@thatgenxer.bsky.social
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December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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pretty striking how every single person who met Reiner remarks on how sweet and genuine he was
Rob Reiner was a tireless fighter for liberal causes, from universal child care to same-sex marriage. Harold Meyerson writes that Reiner “personified the liberal establishment at its best.” trib.al/QXgGwYf
A Talent for Comedy and Liberal Politics - The American Prospect
Rob Reiner was a mainstream liberal, devoted to expanding social rights and benefits to people arbitrarily denied them.
trib.al
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
pretty striking how every single person who met Reiner remarks on how sweet and genuine he was
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December 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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MORE from Jack Smith:
"I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump's political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy ... We took actions based on what the facts and the law required—the very lesson I learned early in my career as a prosecutor."
"I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump's political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy ... We took actions based on what the facts and the law required—the very lesson I learned early in my career as a prosecutor."
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
MORE from Jack Smith:
"I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump's political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy ... We took actions based on what the facts and the law required—the very lesson I learned early in my career as a prosecutor."
"I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump's political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy ... We took actions based on what the facts and the law required—the very lesson I learned early in my career as a prosecutor."
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🔥 @repmcgovern.bsky.social rattles off all the times Trump said he was about to produce a health care plan but never did
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🔥 @repmcgovern.bsky.social rattles off all the times Trump said he was about to produce a health care plan but never did
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SCHATZ: Do you think there are any conservative comedians or satirists that ever say anything offensive that you would consider investigating?
BRENDAN CARR: I'm looking at things that are consistent with our public interest rules and obligations
BRENDAN CARR: I'm looking at things that are consistent with our public interest rules and obligations
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
SCHATZ: Do you think there are any conservative comedians or satirists that ever say anything offensive that you would consider investigating?
BRENDAN CARR: I'm looking at things that are consistent with our public interest rules and obligations
BRENDAN CARR: I'm looking at things that are consistent with our public interest rules and obligations
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of all of the things I am going to not watch, this is the thing I am going to not watch the most
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
of all of the things I am going to not watch, this is the thing I am going to not watch the most
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Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
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A lovely, sad, and haunting piece about Providence and Brown University—before and after the shooting—from @h-lev.bsky.social.
Watching Providence retreat into itself after the Brown shooting
What it's like when this uniquely American horror arrives in your city.
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A lovely, sad, and haunting piece about Providence and Brown University—before and after the shooting—from @h-lev.bsky.social.
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On Monday, ICE agents violently restrained a woman in Minneapolis, dragging her in the snow and pinning her face down as onlookers shouted the woman was pregnant.
In response, one agent fired a taser into the crowd. “Who wants more?” he taunted, according to a WCCO reporter. trib.al/vdWc3qj
In response, one agent fired a taser into the crowd. “Who wants more?” he taunted, according to a WCCO reporter. trib.al/vdWc3qj
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On Monday, ICE agents violently restrained a woman in Minneapolis, dragging her in the snow and pinning her face down as onlookers shouted the woman was pregnant.
In response, one agent fired a taser into the crowd. “Who wants more?” he taunted, according to a WCCO reporter. trib.al/vdWc3qj
In response, one agent fired a taser into the crowd. “Who wants more?” he taunted, according to a WCCO reporter. trib.al/vdWc3qj
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BREAKING: In a major act of defiance, GOP Reps Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Robert Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie have signed Democrats’ ACA discharge petition.
By joining every House Democrat, they've brought the overall tally to the 218 signatures required to force a vote. trib.al/n9qTlCe
By joining every House Democrat, they've brought the overall tally to the 218 signatures required to force a vote. trib.al/n9qTlCe
December 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
BREAKING: In a major act of defiance, GOP Reps Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Robert Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie have signed Democrats’ ACA discharge petition.
By joining every House Democrat, they've brought the overall tally to the 218 signatures required to force a vote. trib.al/n9qTlCe
By joining every House Democrat, they've brought the overall tally to the 218 signatures required to force a vote. trib.al/n9qTlCe
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NEW: House Democrats' discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year extension of the Obamacare subsidies just reached 218 signatures — the threshold needed to force that vote — following the signatures of Mike Lawler, Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
NEW: House Democrats' discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year extension of the Obamacare subsidies just reached 218 signatures — the threshold needed to force that vote — following the signatures of Mike Lawler, Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
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GOP Rep. Michael McCaul: "I do find this conversion of Marjorie Taylor Greene talking about how we need to tone down the rhetoric when she's been the one who has thrown a lot of that out very fascinating to watch. What you're seeing is a break within MAGA."
December 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul: "I do find this conversion of Marjorie Taylor Greene talking about how we need to tone down the rhetoric when she's been the one who has thrown a lot of that out very fascinating to watch. What you're seeing is a break within MAGA."
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Loneliness epidemic? Isn’t that why they invented Magic the Gathering? Like wtf are we doing here
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Loneliness epidemic? Isn’t that why they invented Magic the Gathering? Like wtf are we doing here
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Translation from what Youngkin said this morning: lies, exaggerations, distortions, bullsh***, more lies...and that's about it. Good riddance in a few weeks - you will NOT be missed! bluevirginia.us/2025/12/wedn... h/t @vaplan.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Translation from what Youngkin said this morning: lies, exaggerations, distortions, bullsh***, more lies...and that's about it. Good riddance in a few weeks - you will NOT be missed! bluevirginia.us/2025/12/wedn... h/t @vaplan.bsky.social
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Excerpts of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's closed-door statement to House Judiciary Committee just now:
"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat"
(MORE)
"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat"
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Excerpts of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's closed-door statement to House Judiciary Committee just now:
"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat"
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"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat"
(MORE)
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Republicans have begun to realize that people want to be able to see a doctor when their sick without missing a tent or mortgage payment. Voting gives us power because people tell politicians what earns their votes. So let’s not let any elected leaders block voters from the ballot!
Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Republicans have begun to realize that people want to be able to see a doctor when their sick without missing a tent or mortgage payment. Voting gives us power because people tell politicians what earns their votes. So let’s not let any elected leaders block voters from the ballot!
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Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
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MORE from Jack Smith:
"Our investigation also developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021 ... He then repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents."
"Our investigation also developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021 ... He then repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents."
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
MORE from Jack Smith:
"Our investigation also developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021 ... He then repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents."
"Our investigation also developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021 ... He then repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents."
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He will have more time to spend with his greatest love: making sure no one in his family has ever masturbated
it really feels like the end is near for Mike Johnson's speakership after a critical mass of House Republicans this morning forced a vote on ACA subsidies over his resistance
December 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
He will have more time to spend with his greatest love: making sure no one in his family has ever masturbated
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This is tonight !
TONIGHT at 9pm ET on MS NOW’s YouTube channel, LIVE, as-it-happens instant reaction and fact check of President Trump’s address to the nation.
JOIN @velshi.com & @mollyjongfast.bsky.social and other special guests right here 9pm ET:
www.youtube.com/live/hSw1IR4...
JOIN @velshi.com & @mollyjongfast.bsky.social and other special guests right here 9pm ET:
www.youtube.com/live/hSw1IR4...
LIVE ANALYSIS AND FACT CHECK! Trump's White House Address
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is tonight !
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BREAKING: Four House Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies set to expire at year’s end.
Lawler, Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and MacKenzie helped reach the critical 218 votes.
Lawler, Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and MacKenzie helped reach the critical 218 votes.
December 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
BREAKING: Four House Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies set to expire at year’s end.
Lawler, Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and MacKenzie helped reach the critical 218 votes.
Lawler, Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and MacKenzie helped reach the critical 218 votes.
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SCHATZ: You think you have jurisdiction over political satire?
FCC CHAIR BRENDAN CARR: My positio---
SCHATZ: It's a yes or no
BRENDAN CARR: We have jurisdiction with respect the broadcast airwaves to ensure their operations are int he public interest
(That's a yes!)
FCC CHAIR BRENDAN CARR: My positio---
SCHATZ: It's a yes or no
BRENDAN CARR: We have jurisdiction with respect the broadcast airwaves to ensure their operations are int he public interest
(That's a yes!)
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
SCHATZ: You think you have jurisdiction over political satire?
FCC CHAIR BRENDAN CARR: My positio---
SCHATZ: It's a yes or no
BRENDAN CARR: We have jurisdiction with respect the broadcast airwaves to ensure their operations are int he public interest
(That's a yes!)
FCC CHAIR BRENDAN CARR: My positio---
SCHATZ: It's a yes or no
BRENDAN CARR: We have jurisdiction with respect the broadcast airwaves to ensure their operations are int he public interest
(That's a yes!)
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MORE from Jack Smith:
"The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts."
"The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts."
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
MORE from Jack Smith:
"The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts."
"The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts."
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Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.
Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.
n.pr
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.