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Ian Reifowitz

@ianreifowitz.bsky.social
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SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, SUNY-Empire State University. Author of The Tribalization of Politics: How Rush Limbaugh's Race-Baiting Rhetoric on the Obama Presidency Paved the Way for Trump, and Obama's America.

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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
On Wednesday I appeared on France24 News to discuss the Democratic primary in Michigan for the US Senate seat, and the broader issue of the path of the Democratic Party in light of Abdul El-Sayed's victory. Please check out the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEW...
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Michigan race: El-Sayed victory shows progressive candidates can be highly competitive • FRANCE 24
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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Wrote about a Truth Social repost from Trump that isn't getting enough attention. Criticizing children for their religious beliefs (and posting videos where their faces are clearly visible) is setting a dangerous precedent. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Trump Can’t Go Any Lower In His Latest Attack On … Kindergarteners?
Experts warn posts like this only “embolden white nationalists to commit hate crimes.”
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I appreciate the opportunity to express my views on this issue in your piece. Thank you!
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Terrific piece!
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 250th, everybody! Reupping this piece on the Trump-MAGA betrayal of the Declaration, Obama's vision of patriotism, and Lincoln's "electric cord" speech, which is worth rereading to commemorate this moment: newrepublic.com/article/2121...
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Laura K Field @lkatfield.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
icymi @gregsargent.bsky.social on the creedal nation, including some Lincoln: “In Lincoln’s speech, dedication to the proposition that all people are created equal is a substitute for ties of heritage and blood.“ Obama adds “It’s no less strong for being so.“ newrepublic.com/article/2121...
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Obama’s Harsh New Takedown of Trump Points to a World After MAGA
The forty-fourth president’s library dedication speech was a powerful explication of liberal patriotism—and a much-needed repudiation of the Trump-Vance fascist variant.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Here’s me today on @france24.com contrasting Trump’s divisive, partisan version of Independence Day to what we should be doing—bringing together all Americans. You need to scroll down a bit for the video of my interview. Happy Independence Day! www.france24.com/en/americas/...
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Trump hails American exceptionalism, evokes 'communist menace' at 250th celebration
US President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of US independence on Friday with rhetoric about American exceptionalism before calling on the country to fight what he called the sinister…
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This is what’s the word oh yes this is humiliating www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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U.S. Dangles Rewards for Opening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Isn't Budging.
Washington offers a cash release but Tehran insists on charging tolls to pass through the waterwayU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Doha this week to
talk with Qatari mediators about how to break the impasse and settle the implementation of last month's initial agreement to open the strait. Both the U.S. and Iranian teams discussed recent fighting in Lebanon with Qatari mediators, a conflict that has added another wrinkle to the process, people familiar with the discussions said.
The U.S. diplomats offered a trade-off to Iran, the people said: Relinquish its claim to control the strait and renounce
toll payments in exchange for billions of dollars of unfrozen funds.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I appeared today on Rochester local TV (WUHF) News Political Pulse to discuss the cease fire agreement between the US and Iran. Enjoy! foxrochester.com/news/good-da...
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Political Pulse: The new Iran Deal
Empire State analyst Ian Reifowitz joined ARC Rochester on Tuesday with his analysis.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Here's a link to my Rochester TV news appearance, where I discussed Pres. Trump's influence on a number of Republican primary races, including in Texas and Kentucky. foxrochester.com/news/good-da...
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Political Pulse: GOP state battlegrounds
Trump loyalist and former Navy seal Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Representative Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th House district.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
"Billionaires don't just try to buy elections. They also promote the conspiracy theories and malaise that steer people toward fascist politicians, who in turn allow billionaires to loot the country." Listen to @brianbeutler.bsky.social and @smotus.bsky.social: www.offmessage.net/p/saving-dem...
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Saving Democracy And Reality-Based Politics Requires Billionaire Realism
Billionaires don't just try to buy elections. They also promote the conspiracy theories and malaise that steer people toward fascist politicians, who in turn allow billionaires to loot the country.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Here's a link to my TV appearance on Rochester WHAM Political Pulse from this morning, where I discussed redistricting/gerrymandering in NY State and the broader national environment. Enjoy! 13wham.com/news/good-da...
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Political Pulse: Voting Rights Act & NY redistricting
Empire State professor and analyst Ian Reifowitz joined ARC Rochester on Thursday to share his insight.
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Stephen Wolf @stephenwolf.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Gutting the VRA puts enormous pressure on Dems to redraw House maps wherever they can. Dems may be able to redraw maps by 2028 in 9 states targeting 19 seats currently held by the GOP. I'll share example maps below. Longer-term, a future Dem Congress & president MUST ban gerrymandering nationwide
Map of states where Democrats may have the opportunity to redraw congressional maps by 2028. Democrats could target seats currently held by Republicans in:
Colorado: 3
Illinois: 1
Maryland: 1
Minnesota: 2
New Jersey: 2
New York: 4
Oregon: 1
Washington: 2
Wisconsin: 2-3 (note, Wisconsin's Supreme Court could replace a pro-GOP map with a fairer one where 2-3 districts become much bluer, otherwise Democrats may be able to draw their own map to similar effect).
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I’m so sorry, Amy. May his memory be a blessing.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Thanks for having me on!
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Please check out my appearance from yesterday on FRANCE 24News. I discuss the potential political implications of the latest release of Epstein files documents. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
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The political fallout of the Epstein files • FRANCE 24 English
More than 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were released last Friday, raising fresh questions about the convicted sex offender's relationships with the rich and powerful. Britain's former prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and career politician Peter Mandelson are among those who've been thrust back into the eye of the storm after shocking, often intimate, emails with the disgraced financier were released by the US Justice Department. Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Bill Gates were also mentioned. Sharon Gaffney speaks with Ian Reifowitz, distinguished professor at the State University of New York, about the latest on the fallout and the reaction to the disclosures in the US. #Epstein #Andrew #Mandelson Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/BiJN.y 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
I appeared on France24 today to discuss Trump’s speech last night, his push to rename the Kennedy Center, and more. youtu.be/H02A7cs-etE?...
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Donald Trump mocks former US presidents in White House plaques • FRANCE 24 English
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 18/12/2025
All those words when he could’ve just said: fuck your health care and your grocery bills. Get a third job, peasant.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Thanks to @france24.com for having me on. As elections in Miami, Georgia, New Jersey, Virginia, and elsewhere—as well as the open defiance by GOP electeds in DC and now Indiana are showing, Trump and Republicans are in real trouble. www.france24.com/en/video/202...
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Trump's approval rating slides: US president 'significantly underwater', expert says
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters. His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound. A true hero.
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News Corpse @newscorpse.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
First of all, it's not a "news conference" if he doesn't take any questions. MAGA Mike Johnson is scared. Secondly, Trump and the GOP lost. They won't admit it, but they did. That's why they are running away rather than taking a victory lap. So stay strong and #VoteBlue.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Anthony Scaramucci was kind enough to interview me about my new book (co-authored wth Anastacia Dawn Kurylo) Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump‘s Use of Stereotypes through a Multidisciplinary Lens. Please have a listen, and thanks, Anthony! youtu.be/i2D1kS-GSb8?...
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The Formula That Made Donald Trump Unstoppable - Ian Reifowitz
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I was born in Hollis, Queens before my parents and I moved, but my grandparents and extended family stayed there for another 40 years, so I was constantly in the 'old neighborhood.'
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Thank you, Greg! I hope folks find the conversation as stimulating as I did.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Thanks, Craig!
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The DSR Network @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talked to @ianreifowitz.bsky.social. He explains how Trump is relying on longtime right-wing political tropes that trade on grievance and hate, and why it’s all heading to a very dark place. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rants to Generals Spiral into Madness as Dem Unloads: “Idiot!”
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 10/01/2025 · 25m
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Thanks @gregsargent.bsky.social & @newrepublic.com for having me on to discuss my book _Riling up the Base: Examining Trump's Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. We talk Trump, the military, & the "enemy within"-i.e., Americans who disagree with him. newrepublic.com/article/2011...
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Transcript: Trump Rants to Generals Unravel, and Dem Erupts: “Idiot!”
As Trump unleashes dark threats and Senator Ruben Gallego savages him in response, the author of a book on Trump’s rhetoric explains how he’s supercharging old right-wing tropes with a new turn into a...
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Here's a better message
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Please check out my appearance Wednesday on 13 WHAM ABC's Political Pulse. We discussed Trump's remarks, mostly on Gaza/Israel and Ukraine. 13wham.com/news/good-da...
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UN General Assembly convenes after Trump speech
Trump praised his own policy decisions in his speech while excoriating the United Nations.
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Yesterday I was again on Political Pulse in Rochester. We discussed freedom of speech, Attorney General Bondi’s remarks about prosecuting “hate speech” and the broader question of inflammatory rhetoric in the political arena, for which I drew on my research. Enjoy! foxrochester.com/news/good-da...
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Political Pulse: Empire State U professor talks hate speech
SUNY Empire State professor Ian Reifowitz explains the ramifications of AG Pam Bondi's position on alleged hate speech.
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Scott Anderson @twistercat.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Exclusive interview with author Ian Reifowitz! @ianreifowitz.bsky.social Only on today's Kagro in the Morning www.dailykos.com/stories/2025... with David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social
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Kagro in the Morning podcast (AUDIO): Friday, September 12, 2025
Listen to our archived episodes: Pandora|LibSyn|YouTube Support the show: Patreon|PayPal: 1x or monthly|Square Cash * Today David Waldman welcomes the distinguished Ian Reifowitz, author of Riling Up ...
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
NYC area folks: Come to my book event at Barnes & Noble on September 30! www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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NYC area folks: Come to my book event at Barnes & Noble on September 30!
I’ve got big news! I’m doing another in-person event for my new book, Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens, which I co-authored with Dr. Anastacia...
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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 27/08/2025
🚨WE HAVE A FLIP TO REPORT🚨 Democrat Catelin Drey has FLIPPED Iowa State Senate Seat 1 tonight! And in doing so, Democrats have ended the GOP Supermajority in the Iowa State Legislature! This was a Trump +11 district, and the Democrat is ahead by 9 points! A 20 point swing!
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pancakes are being cooked in a pan on a stove top
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Please check out my new book on Trump and stereotypes, published today. Also, this Weds at 6:30 my co-author Anastacia Kurylo and I will be at Barnes & Noble at the SmithHaven Mall talking about the book. www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
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Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3) [Kurylo, Anastacia, Reifowitz, Ian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks, Dave!
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Democrats have drifted from Obama’s unifying vision of America—and paid the price. I argue in this piece for the Progressive Policy Institute that they must reclaim Obama’s inclusive, aspirational message that built a multiracial coalition and won twice. www.progressivepolicy.org/how-democrat...
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Thank you!
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Please join me and co-author Anastacia Kurylo at 6:30pm, August 6 at @barnesandnoble.com at the SmithHaven Mall in Lake Grove, NY to discuss my book Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. @jenmercieca.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
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Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3) [Kurylo, Anastacia, Reifowitz, Ian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
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Ian Reifowitz @ianreifowitz.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
You realize you just advocated for genocide.
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Norma Ming @mindmannered.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
"What’s really at issue here is whether Trump can simply pull 'emergencies' out of his rear to assume dictatorial powers for himself. The court is saying, 'No, you can’t.' Trump’s rant basically says: 'Yes, I can.'"
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Aviel Roshwald @avielroshwald.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
I’m so glad we’re relitigating Biden’s competency while an amphibian-brained degenerate releases a steady ooze of vile slime out of the White House.
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
say it again: 4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 09/05/2025
Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
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Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This is a classic “wedge issue,” uniting one party and dividing the other. If Dems press hard enough and people understand the horror of what Republicans are attempting, they can be beaten. The more attention it gets, the better the chances of stopping it: paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-republ...
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The Republican Assault on Medicaid Can Be Stopped
Their plans are horrific, but the politics are on Democrats' side.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/05/2025
Casar: "The party of 'very fine people on both sides' or 'Jewish space lasers' does not give a damn about stopping antisemitism. If my Republican colleagues want to stop the spread of antisemitism, maybe they should stop apologizing for and promoting antisemites."
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Trumpism is actually not about restoring good manufacturing jobs. Bringing mass scale toy manufacturing to the US (brutal factory jobs) while gutting unions/regulations (also core ideological commitments of Trumpism) is a recipe for drudgery and subjugation. newrepublic.com/article/1949...
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Don't overlook this: Trump is leaving Abrego Garcia to rot in a foreign gulag even though the admin can always bring him back and *retry him for deportation in a lawful way.* That they won't do this shows their case against him is nonsense. New piece from me: newrepublic.com/article/1939...
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Trump’s Horrifying Removal of Man in “Error” Takes an Even Darker Turn
The Trump administration could allow Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into the U.S. and try to deport him through proper channels. So why won’t it even do that?
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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 02/04/2025
This was a choice. Fine won by 8 pts in the district Mike Waltz won by 30 pts just 5 months ago. That the NYT frames it as “easily won” is a leading reason we are where we are. Headlines matter. Framing matters.
Breaking News
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Randy Fine, a state senator, easily won a

House seat in Florida, adding to the

G.O.P. majority.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
If Elon Musk really is a Nazi, then how come he sent national security secrets to a Jewish journalist?
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Aviel Roshwald @avielroshwald.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The motto for this administration: “You may think we look dumb, but we’re even dumber than that.”
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