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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 8h

When is the @washingtonsun.com going to come out with an app for Android? I'm waiting for that before I subscribe

Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Pass this bipartisan bill, Congress! Extreme environmentalists have abused the intended system for decades. Enough! theabundantfuture.substack.com/p/the-senate...

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The Senate Permitting Deal Is Abundance Policymaking

Congress needs to pass it in the lame duck.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

More important reading for anyone struggling with today's LGBTQ issues. They're complex and need more than quickly scanning journal or social media pieces. Take time to learn details or refrain from opining. #LGBTQ #Transgender #Pubertyblockers #Genderdysphoria open.substack.com/pub/colinwri...

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Ten Myths of Pediatric Gender Medicine

SEGM responds to claims about puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for the Portuguese Parliament.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

For LGBT activists! "As Aristotle said: 'Every virtue taken to an extreme becomes a vice.'" Acceptance and equality for every individual regardless of race, color, creed or legitimate mental state is a virtue. Achieving it takes reason not virulence. americandreaming.substack.com/p/lgbt-activ...

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LGBT Activism Cannot Hate Its Way to a Better World

The data demands we build bridges, not walls

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ignored in this well-reasoned piece is the judge's role. They review the secret evidence (and abetting terrorism makes one a terrorist). Secrecy is a critical national interest. The judge's role ensures fairness and justice for the plaintiff. www.justsecurity.org/159035/dange...

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Dangerous Warning Signs from the First-Ever ATRC Case

The first-ever case brought before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court displayed the dangers it poses to democratic rights.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Well, "Doh!" Where's there's money, kids will find it. We need to reimagine juvenile justice system. Make punishment real and large enough to overcome gun running profits. Send juvenile miscreants to military style camps, where passing training is the only way out. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/w...

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American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels

Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Let's consider an alternative analysis. First, intrigue characterizes all war-ending negotiations. Second, only Trump allies are in the oil business, so any conflicts of interest are natural, not sinister. Finally, if it stops the Ukraine war, that's a good thing. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This RIF of the DoD bureaucracy's top layers is a good thing. Alas, I don't trust Hegseth to do it competently, just like I didn't trust Musk-led DOGE to conduct its necessary RIF competently. www.washingtonsun.com/defense/pete...

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Hegseth Is Cutting the Number of Generals and Admirals by 20%

The defense secretary significantly expands his push to reduce the number of senior officers across the military.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The #Cornell U. rape case is more complicated than social media can handle civilly. 50%+ state laws say intoxication must be involuntary. HOWEVER, any man having intercourse with a drunk or drugged girl should be shamed. x.com/benryanwrite...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Let's be clear about this lawsuit. Democrats should welcome it and Republicans should calm down about the circumstances behind it. Jack Smith acted honestly, but thinking he shouldn't have accessed Congressional phone logs (not content) is also honest. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u...

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Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry

The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When is the Trump Administration going to stop abusing America's judicial system? Appeals, even seemingly endless ones, are okay. Naked refusals to obey a judges clear order should be unacceptable to all Americans. www.denverpost.com/2026/09/28/c...

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ICE agents involved in two Colorado arrests deserve to be punished for violating order, federal judge says

A federal judge in Denver says immigration agents involved in two arrests of immigrants in Colorado should be punished for violating a court order on warrantless arrests.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Beware! Buybacks can also inflate stock prices so managers with generous compensation packages can enrich themselves. That is, they secretly know about vulnerabilities and want to cash in before they become known. Track management stock sales before buying Nvidia. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/b...

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Nvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever

The increase comes four months after the chip giant added $80 billion to its buyback program, bringing the total remaining authorized amount to $235 billion.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

More evidence that Trump and Hegseth's Iran war decision was hasty and ill-conceived. You don't start a war until you're ready, and munitions supply chains were not ready! Trump, fire Hegseth and let him take the fall for your Iran debacle. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/b...

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This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.

As the Trump administration scrambles to increase the production of munitions, these special screws are expensive and hard to source.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Important reading for parents on #transgender issues. Fight for your immature, confused child! Psychiatric diagnoses, e.g., gender dysphoria are notoriously unreliable and the American Academy of Pediatrics says gender-affirming care must be developmentally appropriate. share.google/twilUrZrJaao...

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Affirming a Child’s Sex Is Not Abuse

The IssueInstitutions designed to protect children from abuse face growing scrutiny as disturbing stories emerge of parents who have lost custody of their children to the state because they refused to...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is an editorial highlighting the fact that the Biden Admin was anti-business while Trump's is pro-business. I say that because the piece lacks substance. A whistle-blower's allegations and fine payment are not evidence of wrongdoing by cotton trading groups. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...

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Under Trump, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Scales Back Enforcement, Worrying Farmers

The fate of two cotton brokers highlights how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has scaled back its regulatory actions not just for crypto cases but also for the kinds of cases it has long poli...

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ffrf.org @ffrf.org · 26/09/2026

There was no “retreat.” Christian nationalists have spent decades trying to take over Hollywood, media, universities and public education. They didn’t voluntarily surrender that ground. Their attempts to impose a “biblical” worldview have been rejected.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good decision! Helping states compile eligible voter rolls is good. Some states already do a bad, discriminatory job, so this won't change anything. Responsible voters know to ensure well before election day that they're properly registered. Tough luck if they don't. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...

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Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening

Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Kuddos to #Fox for joining the boycott. Press freedom is critical. #Trump is wrong. Fox and CNN throwing "fake news" barbs at each other is good for America. There's more bitter, lying media competition today, but Americans can adjust and learn truth from fiction. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/b...

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A 7-Day Standoff That Said So Much About Trump and the Media

An abrupt decree, a network boycott, a legal intervention and an uneasy détente: This was no typical battle between a president and his press corps.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Worthy but headcount isn't the problem. "Headcount creep" plagues all bureaucracies. A 20-30% reduction in headcount is likely positive. Complaints from retirees are usually suspect. You need strong leadership after a good RIF, and JFK Jr. is as incompetent as Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/h...

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‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trump is following the SCOTUS's decision in 20226's Louisiana v. Callais, which ruled that only intentional acts of discrimination violated the Voted Rights Act, and not disparate impact. There's no doubt the SCOTUS intends to end the longstanding use of disparate impact. apnews.com/article/trum...

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Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools

The Trump administration has shifted the approach to civil rights enforcement in American schools. Previously, both Republican and Democratic administrations addressed systemic racism, recognizing tha...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Interesting. AI agents feel pain, at least in some sense. If you're like me and think the human brain is accurately described as a remarkably complex computer, perhaps computationally more complex than any currently known machine can muster, then this makes sense. arxiv.org/html/2609.16...

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The Pain Axis: LLMs Represent Self-Directed Harm and Act to Relieve It

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Direct democracy" has emotional appeal, but a rational thinker also understands its pitfalls. I suggest that all citizen initiatives be voted upon by state legislators, with a 2/3 vote required to kill the initiative. We're a representative republic for good reasons. boltsmag.org/missouri-and...

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To Protect Direct Democracy, Two States Mull a New Approach: Name It As a Right - Bolts

After years of attacks on voters’ power to take matters into their own hands, democracy advocates are going on the offensive in Montana and Missouri. They’ve placed constitutional amendments on... Rea...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Recommended reading for Bluesky regulars, who, IMHO, too often engage in emotional baiting, unreasonably alarmist future predictions and naked bias toward progressive sociopolitical positions. democracyproject.org/posts/the-ch...

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The Challenges for Legal Commentary in the Last Weeks Before Election Day

A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Reasonable argument but a reasonable person also considers the damages of economic fragmentation. Products & services benefiting all of us become more expensive if every state has a different legal position. Congress should be the arbitrator, not state AGs. www.justsecurity.org/149209/state...

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State Attorneys General Can Enforce Federal Laws the Executive Branch Won’t

To combat executive non-enforcement, state attorneys general are using antitrust law to hold corporations accountable.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's a "transgender child"? That's the key question, and it's impossible to answer with the certainty demanded before a child is given permanently altering puberty blockers. Research shows that 80% of children diagnosed with gender dysphoria are not so diagnosed coloradosun.com/2026/09/22/c...

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Children’s Hospital Colorado not in contempt in gender-affirming care case, Denver judge says

A Denver judge ruled that Children's Hospital Colorado complied with an order regarding gender-affirming care and is not in contempt of court.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I don't like Fox News, but it's free and I can't afford too many subscriptions (the NY Times is my go to subscription). That said, I peruse it for balance and agree with Fox here. We need tort reform. Compelling suits illustrated here raise the level of legal costs. www.foxnews.com/opinion/laws...

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Lawsuits cost every American household thousands of dollars. Supreme Court can help

Supreme Court's October docket tackles climate lawsuits, digital privacy and retirement plan claims as U.S. tort costs approach $1 trillion by 2030.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Bluesky is a progressive echo chamber, but I'm going to persist in providing an alternative voice because the middle is where we'll find election victory. I also protest the Trump administration's assaults on free speech, but we also need to look at ourselves in the mirror. 1/6

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Does Bluesky use AI to flag suspicious accounts? The few I've caught follow me then when I follow back they DM with obvious BOT language. #Administrator #Bluesky

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There's no universal code of ethics. SCOTUS upheld the unitary executive theory, so campaigning to extoll the virtues of Project 2025 and candidates who support that conservative manifesto is expected, and not unethical. Update the Hatch Act if you dare. #DOJ #Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...

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Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate

The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Don't be misled. #DEI programs that include hordes of expensive specialists building a bureaucracy and surreptitiously imposing quotas are still disliked. Efforts to find ways to improve an organization's diversity are still ok. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

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Trump slashed DEI. Now it's making a surprising bipartisan comeback

Political backlash put DEI on ice. Now unexpected support, even from Republicans, is driving an unexpected thaw, according to an exclusive new poll.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Anyone not meeting expected norms of behavior, e.g. transgender people, deserve dignity, safety, and equal rights. That's jeopardized by transgender activists who lie, jeopardize adolescents and insist biological males compete against women and enter their safe spaces. substack.com/@benryan?utm...

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Benjamin Ryan | Substack

I am an independent investigative journalist, focusing in particular on the cross-section between pediatric gender medicine and law.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is a good policy change. It ends discrimination against poor married couples who want one parent to stay home and care for their children. The only legitimate fight - a big one - is over funding. More child care is needed. Stick to that fight. #childcare www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/u...

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Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones

The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The human brain DOES operate like a computer - complete with hallucinations - but a "bio circuit" MAY have properties different from computer hardware. That is, IF/THEN computations MAY be different in a bio mass than a bundle of AI wires, but don't assume they are. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/s...

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Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Finally, a review of rampant misdiagnosis of gender dysphoria and guidelines for improvement. #LGBTQ #genderdysphoria #transgender www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of Gender Transition and Detransition

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All Kinds Of Nope @woozleweasels.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is what happens when you elect a leader with a brain. America should try that.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Imperative reading for the #non-binary class of humans. I want to support your rights but transactivists make that hard. #transgender americandreaming.substack.com/p/the-class-...

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The Class Politics of Trans Issues

Trans and non-binary politics were presented as a fight for the downtrodden, but the data says otherwise.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Insightful research into the D.S.A. Those excited by the D.S.A. need to know that they're D.O.A. in general elections (with a rare exception) and their disaffection with centrist Democrats arises from a mistaken understanding of why MAGA has succeeded. www.brookings.edu/articles/dem...

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Democratic socialist candidates show gains but limited reach in 2026 | Brookings

This analysis examines the DSA’s high-profile 2026 primary wins and what they reveal about the movement’s influence in the Democratic Party.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I don't trust economists to predict next month's GDP let alone the societal impact of AI. I can't envision an AI-caused social catastrophe so significant that quick remedies can't be found. Attempts to guess now are likely to impede worthy AI progress. digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/news/wemusta...

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“We Must Act Now”: Sixteen Nobel Laureates Join Leading Economists and AI Researchers in Call to Prepare for AI’s Economic Transformation - Stanford Digital Economy Lab

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Heavy use of AI in writing scientific papers isn't surprising...and it's not concerning. Rigorous peer review and/or publication alongside critiques is the key to ensuring that the AI assistant hasn't hallucinated or provided an incorrect analysis of data. #science arxiv.org/abs/2608.10715

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Most biomedical publications show signs of LLM-assisted writing

Over the past several years, LLM-powered chatbots and agents have become widely used as a tool for academic writing. LLM-assisted writing can be valuable by removing language barriers but at the same ...

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Blue Sky is a progressive echo chamber, so I'm going out on a limb sharing this cogent and well-referenced opinion piece. Maybe some progressives are willing to hear the other side of the story. I have neighbors on SNAP and they're untouched by eligibility enforcement. dcjournal.com/dont-mourn-t...

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Don’t Mourn the Falling SNAP Rolls – DC Journal - InsideSources

When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last summer, more than 42 million, or one in eight, Americans were on the food stamp program.

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Clarence Williams @clarenceawilliams.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Whoa! Something's fishy here. Why did #AngieNixon join the D.S.A. if she disowns the organization's most controversial policies? www.axios.com/2026/08/21/f...

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Florida's Angie Nixon isn't the socialist you've heard about

"I don't campaign as a member of any organization," she told Axios.

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