Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Trump says the Kennedy Center is too dangerous to walk into Unless you play in the National Symphony, which rehearses there most weekdays @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG are still in court w/ @repbeatty.bsky.social. Say one thing, do another, as we told @nytimes.com👇 -TNnytimes.comIf the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There?The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads. 9534201205
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 08/10/2026Reports of horrific alleged rapes – and botched investigations – at Cornell and Louisiana State have re-centered public outrage on the nation’s sexual violence epidemic. We’re on the ground at The Women’s March D.C. Day of Action to Stop Sexual Violence. 516546
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 07/10/2026April Ryan’s new book is all about her firsthand experience handling the scrutiny of going viral as a Black woman journalist in the age of Trump. You can get “Notes on a Backlash” anywhere that books are sold @aprildryan.bsky.social 15412
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 07/10/2026"Hegseth can tell us how much we have destroyed. He can tell us how lethal our military has become. He can tell us how Iran’s conventional forces have been battered. But he cannot answer the most important question: Why are we still at war?"contrariannews.org‘Peace Through Strength?’ I Have Heard This BeforeBy John F. Terzano 1016341
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 03/10/2026Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello says “we may be seeing the death throes of an empire” Read all about it 👇contrariannews.orgTom Morello Is Still RagingWith his first solo rock album and the superstar “Power to the People” concert, the incendiary guitarist and activist ha 1252992
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 05/10/2026One of the big cases on the Court’s docket is a challenge to a state law banning AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles. As the states and advocacy organizations defending these laws have noted, AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles are often the weapon of choice for mass shooters. More here:contrariannews.orgNext on the Docket: Dismantling DemocracyThe Supreme Court is enabling Trump’s corruption while also doing the kind of institutional damage that will long outlast him. 14916
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 05/10/2026Black Democrats have long campaigned similarly, but there is a greater assumption that Black Democrats are Christian, Djupe says, while white Christian Democrats have not been as quick to discuss their faith in recent years. More here:contrariannews.orgAre Democrats Gettin’ Religion?Democratic candidates are bringing up faith and religion more often on the campaign trail in 2026. 3213
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 05/10/2026"The accusations that Democratic Christians are heretics or “pastors in name only” (as Lindsay James was called), Djupe argues, are the “rearguard battle just for exclusive control of the Christian environment.”"contrariannews.orgAre Democrats Gettin’ Religion?Democratic candidates are bringing up faith and religion more often on the campaign trail in 2026. 43313
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 05/10/2026TOMORROW at 12:00pm ET: Jared Bernstein will be joined by Ryan Cummings, Chief of Staff at @siepr.bsky.social, to answer all of your economy-related questions live at contrariannews.org Share your questions about the economy below for a chance to hear them answered ⬇️ @weakinstrument.bsky.social 0111
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 06/10/2026Today at the Epstein Files Reading Room in NYC, Norm stands with Epstein survivors to make it clear: we will not stop demanding justice. @normeisen.bsky.social @redactedreading.bsky.social @democracydefendersaction.org 5503108
Reposted by Julia PayneMina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Straight up: As a woman in football, this sucks to listen to. This week in particular. 2246632685
Reposted by Julia PayneSarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · 02/10/2026I feel like I’m taking crazy pills. 1481399127
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again  Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow! 490147303111
Reposted by Julia PaynePolitico @politico.com · 19/09/2026Republican South Dakota secretary of state endorses Democrat to succeed herdlvr.itRepublican South Dakota secretary of state endorses Democrat to succeed her“South Dakota deserves a Secretary of State who will strengthen confidence through performance rather than provocation,” Monae Johnson wrote in a column published Saturday. 417747
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 19/09/20262 heroic state AGs have been fighting to stop the Paramount-WBD takeover — but the Ellisons are about to force a terrible settlement. Stand with @democracydefendersaction.org & our #BlockTheMerger partners and sign our petition in my weekly column @ContrarianNews.org 👇 - TNcontrariannews.orgWe’re Winning, Contrarians — And We Won’t Back Down Publisher’s Roundup 85 181285467
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 18/09/2026Something disturbing is happening in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Silicon Valley Venture capitalists are funding an “American heritage” (white only) community.contrarian.substack.comCharter Cities and the Desire for Social and Ideological ConformityAn ‘aligned community’ in Tennessee seeks to bring the culture war home. 104736
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 19/09/2026What do Democrats need to take back the Senate and put more checks on Trump’s corruption? Senior Editor @timdickinson.bsky.social explains. 76422
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Trump's DOJ tried to settle his $10B IRS suit w/ a $1.776B slush fund for his allies Judge Williams said no—& Monday she said no again He tried to settle w/ himself & still lost. How @democracydefendersfund.org helped in this week's publisher's note @ContrarianNews.org 👇 -TNcontrariannews.orgWe’re Winning, Contrarians — And We Won’t Back Down Publisher’s Roundup 85 151107320
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 19/09/2026The rumored ‘deal’ to usher in Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is an insult to the hundreds of thousands of workers, journalists, and consumers who will be hurt if it goes forward. These are the moments we need you, Contrarians. Californians, sign this petition. Tell AGs to stand firmnoparamountconcessions.com#BlockTheMergerTwelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Concessions don’t protect workers, consumers or creators. Tell the AGs to hold strong and take it to trial. SIGN THE P... 221569
Reposted by Julia PayneKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Concessions don’t work. That’s why the State AGs need to take their case to trial. They've got the Ellisons on the ropes. Protect consumers and workers. Block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Sign the Petition! noparamountconcessions.comnoparamountconcessions.com#BlockTheMergerTwelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Concessions don’t protect workers, consumers or creators. Tell the AGs to hold strong and take it to trial. SIGN THE P... 6239821560
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026VICTORY: Judge Cooper slams & prohibits Trump & cronies continued efforts to rename the Kennedy Center (& orders other important relief) A huge win for @repbeatty.bsky.social & our cocounsel team @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG More to come! 411115303
Reposted by Julia PayneSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 10/09/2026#BREAKING: Over *no* public dissents, #SCOTUS *stays* the federal district court’s TRO in the Missouri redistricting case, effectively restoring the Missouri Supreme Court ruling from last week (and the 2022 map that it requires the state to use in November). 683224767
Julia Payne @jmpayne24.bsky.social · 27/08/2026An extraordinary piece from @shalisemyoung.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/strange-fr...contrariannews.orgStrange Fruit, Still. Still.There is a long, dark history of lynching of Black Americans in this country, primarily in the former Confederate states, though not always. 02214
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 26/08/2026“Parton has always used her music to call out injustice and tell stories about the downtrodden. Her songs have channeled the experiences of coal miners, migrant farm workers, unmarried pregnant women shunned by their families and driven to suicide." Meredith reflects on the life of a great Americancontrariannews.orgWe Will Always Love You, Dolly PartonThe country music icon, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was the rare cultural figure beloved across the politica 09310
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 20/08/2026Courts and states are putting a stop to harmful anti-abortion laws. Here's how:contrariannews.orgKeeping Our Eyes on the PrizeWe need to afford ourselves space to think long-term and big picture, to push back on backlash, and be clear about what 06416
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026BREAKING: we are going back to court in the Kennedy Center case to STOP the flagrant violation of the courts order preventing renaming @democracydefendersaction.org & Washington Litigation Group are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social to protect this treasured memorial  Our brief is here 👇washingtonlitigationgroup.org 21380512019
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 21/08/2026NEWS: Rep. Beatty files emergency motion asking court to block Kennedy Center board from adding Trump’s name to bldg @normeisen.bsky.social: "Trump lost in court...Now his supporters are trying to deface Kennedy Center again by putting his name back...despite a court order blocking them...” 221344
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Trump’s corruption scandals are piling up faster than ever From the DOJ slush fund to crypto payoffs to foreign business deals, the pattern is clear: Trump is using the presidency to serve himself & his allies I break down the top 10 scandals in my publisher's note 👇 -TNcontrariannews.orgTrump & Cronies’ Top 10 Corruption Scandals (Round 4)Publisher's Roundup 78 21445172
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 02/08/2026@normeisen.bsky.social thinks these five things are worth the money 29916
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The Trump admin’s case against Davey Hearn should have never been brought. Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong. The administration owes Mr. Hearn an apology.democracydefendersfund.orgThe Trump Administration Owes Davey Hearn an Apology | Democracy Defenders FundStatement from Davey Hearn’s co-counsel regarding today’s decision by the U.S. government to dismiss all charges against 113982238
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 31/07/2026A thread on how heroes like Dr. Anthony Fauci make Trump and the Republicans look like criminals by comparison. That's why they tried to destroy his good name. That's the story. 472372517
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 31/07/2026Measles. Cyclospora. Raw milk. Screwworm. Here are the top ways the Trump administration and RFK, Jr. are failing this country’s public health. 1118881
Reposted by Julia PayneKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 31/07/2026EXCLUSIVE: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, he has now submitted to a federal judge unredacted emails & documents for the court’s review. I walk through the documents & explain how Blanche continues to violate the court order and the Epstein Files Transparency Act. youtu.be/oAEHQXlYWK0?...youtu.be🚨 AG Blanche HANDS Judge UNREDACTED Epstein Files In MY LAWSUIT!!!YouTube video by Katie Phang 33875382661
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026BREAKING: STATEMENT ON DOJ’S DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST DAVEY HEARN 38467841523
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The @contrariannews.org is now #1 on Substack’s Rising in U.S. Politics chart THANK YOU to everyone who has subscribed, read, shared, & supported our work The need for independent journalism has never been greater We’re grateful to have you with us👇 -TN www.contrariannews.org 624845
Reposted by Julia PayneNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The Paramount Warners merger is not only hitting a wall of opposition in the US We @democracydefendersfund.org have also filed a complaint in the UK, which has said it is "minded to act" Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming & Benedict Wong urge that the UK do so @theguardian.comtheguardian.comA TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict WongThe Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought on both sides of the Atlantic. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should, say actors led by Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumb... 111031269
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 24/07/2026Breaking: Paramount has agreed to halt its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 while a federal court considers a lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general. Contrarian Publisher @normeisen.bsky.social and his partners fought hard in the courtroom to make this a reality 1439199
Reposted by Julia PayneAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 24/07/2026Oh look. Texas also made voter registration errors. They were caught and fixed, all without needing the SAVE act or a national voter roll database. CRAZY. www.kxxv.com/news/local-n...kxxv.comElection errors found in Texas voter database ahead of November electionA campaign worker found errors in Texas's voter database. Here's what it means for McLennan County voters ahead of the November election. 195116473909
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 21/07/2026Taylor Farms, the company under fire for the Cyclospora outbreak, is one that is driven by the notion that believers should dominate the government and big business rules all.contrariannews.orgDoes the Bible Want You to Have Diarrhea?Taylor Farms executives seemed to subscribe to the theory that scripture wants believers to dominate government and that 'social gospel' is wrong. 1313639
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 21/07/2026Senator Shaheen isn't dealing with Hegseth's inability to answer a question. 912021
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 20/07/2026"If you can figure out a way to zero in on the most critical spots on the electoral map and then propel even a handful of people to vote who wouldn’t have voted otherwise or to switch their vote from one candidate to another, you can change everything."contrariannews.orgThe Number of Votes Needed to Change Everything Is Smaller Than You ThinkThere are long periods of national political-geologic stability in American history. This is not one of them. In this moment, the volcanoes keep erupting. 49440
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 20/07/2026Hunter Biden’s transparency and truthfulness not just about his own struggles but also the state of the Democratic Party has captivated people across America.contrariannews.orgHunter Biden Meets the MomentHe has no reason to play nice as he moves beyond scandals and salacious photos. 420541
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 20/07/2026Blanche continues to treat Epstein survivors as a political nuisance, rather than crime victims deserving of respect and dignity. @mimirocah1.bsky.social shares more:contrariannews.orgBlanche's Sham Meeting With Epstein Victims Proves He's UnfitHe left them feeling dismissed and demoralized. No senator should endorse that conduct. 17389150
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 15/07/2026Sen. Jon Ossoff grills Trump's DNI nominee on who won the 2020 election 1013940
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 15/07/2026@briantylercohen.bsky.social joins @normeisen.bsky.social tomorrow on Coffee with Contrarians at 9:15am ET on Substack! Don't miss it: www.contrariannews.org 0197
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 16/07/2026Another day, another hearing, another example of Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche being a national embarrassment 1124053
Reposted by Julia PayneThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 14/07/2026With Platner out, the upcoming Convention provides a second chance for Maine voters to make their voices heard. WATCH: www.contrariannews.org/p/maine-issu…contrariannews.orgThe Maine Issue: What Lies Ahead for the Democratic ConventionWashington chose Graham Platner for Maine. Joe Lockhart explains how Maine can choose who they want for Washington. 34716
Reposted by Julia PayneKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 13/07/2026NEW: My response to Todd Blanche's intentional violations of a court order to turnover unredacted Epstein Files. The short of it: follow the damn law & pay a daily fine until you do. I'll give a detailed breakdown on my YouTube channel tomorrow morning! storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...storage.courtlistener.comResponse to Order of the Court – #20 in PHANG v. BLANCHE (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-01417) – CourtListener.comRESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order, filed by KATIE PHANG. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 07/13/2026) 23273732131
