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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We Democrats have a lot to be proud of on foreign policy. We're the party of peace & partnerships over punishment. That's why I'm excited about @demmaj4israel.bsky.social's new policy vision for America's relationship w/ Israel. You should be too. Read here: demmajorityforisrael.org/message-hub/...

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The Democratic Governors Association @demgovs.org · 31/07/2026

“[Vivek Ramaswamy] really wants to take Ohio backwards.” DGA’s Ofirah Yheskel joins @joelmrubin.bsky.social to talk about why @amyactonoh.bsky.social is going to win in Ohio and why this race is one to watch.

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Watch Monday 3-4pm ET as I'm joined by #NationalSecurity Expert @joelmrubin.bsky.social to discuss his new book, "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy." Then, @attorneykate.bsky.social talks about the recent rash of #ICE's cold-blooded murders of #immigrants, and how to stop them. youtu.be/VTvbNw9SYxA

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Preview of 7/27/26 'Deadline DC with Brad Bannon'

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Iran diplomacy right now boils down to three topics: Israel, money & inspections. But Israel isn’t at the table and both the money and inspections issues aren’t resolved. We need to get the negotiations design right for our diplomacy to work. We’re not there yet. My quick take.

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Dr. Nola Haynes @drnolahaynes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sitting at Civic on 8th St. in DC, I hopped on Substack Live with @joelmrubin.bsky.social to talk about the Trump Iran “deal.” In this clip, I break down how the U.S. lost the narrative war (hearts & minds) well before Trump gave them everything in this deal. Was that the catalyst?

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

There's now a Trump Iran deal. I was honored to discuss it with NBC News Now and am happy to share with you my view on the agreement for my Substack, The Briefing Book. open.substack.com/pub/joelrubi...

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Trump's Iran Deal Spurs Many Questions.

Let's see what he comes up with during the next 60 days.

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L’Etat C’est Moi @letatcestmoi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This is an important piece from @joelmrubin.bsky.social. We’re going to have a brain drain from Congress if we lose experienced, smart, dedicated legislators like Daniel Goldman. #NY10 will do itself and the country a favor by reelecting him.

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Iran - along with Hezbollah - has just launched strikes into Israel while Trump's negotiations with the Iranians are stuck in limbo. Maybe Iran thinks it has the upper hand in negotiations & can strike. We'll see. But this certainly isn't a sign of their interest in diplomacy! @ms.now

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L’Etat C’est Moi @letatcestmoi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

NEW TIME for @joelmrubin.bsky.social’s conversation with Logan Levkoff on “FIRED FOR BEING JEWISH.” Yes, that’s happening. It should alarm us all. THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Noon EDT. substack.com/@joelrubin/n...

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Fired for Being Jewish. Yep, you read that right. That’s what my Substack Live guest this Friday at 12pm - educator @Logan Levkoff - recently experienced. Her story - of being fired because she’s a s...

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Alan Rosenblatt @drdigipol.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

While Trump is destroying the Middle East and our NATO alliance, these folks won't ever let anyone forget that what matters first to everyone is whether they can feed their families, pay their bills, afford health care, provide child care, buy clothing... the stuff we all need. go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We need to do more than win in November. We need a massive blue wave. The only way to stop the MAGA shenanigans of the Trump regime is to win big, limit their power, and then do it again in 2028. Please follow the people on this list who are on the frontlines fighting for US. go.bsky.app/K6JGV3h

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The $191 billion ICE slush fund came at expense of Medicaid, food assistance, and support for veterans. Republicans chose warrantless searches and brutality over compassion for American families. Remember in November! #FundDHSFreezeICE

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Jewish Insider @jewishinsider.com · 23/02/2026

Joel Rubin, a progressive strategist and former State Department official, said he interprets the rhetoric as part of a broader “political tactic by some folks in the base to try to silence Jewish voices and to intimidate them into not advocating on these issues.”

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Jewish Democrats alarmed about whether their party will remain welcoming

Former Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning: ‘There is no doubt that we are living through very difficult times for American Jews’

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I am furious at the gaslighting. Republicans caused healthcare premiums to skyrocket and now say it's unfixable. A three-year ACA extension proves that a lie. It is fixable. They just lack the will. #RepublicanHealthcareDisaster

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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

You’ll love this!! The one and only @joelmrubin.bsky.social joins me to discuss the complete shit show Trump has caused on the world stage. Please watch, share and follow Joel!!

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Trump EXPOSED in Davos as the World LOSES Patience

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Hate is violence. Hatred against Jewish people is skyrocketing & deadly. There's no justification for racial,ethnic or religious hatred. There's no excusing the indifference of those who shrug at the cruelty of bigotry & intolerance. Will you stand against hatred towards Jewish people? Speak out!

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

If you believe a man who worked w/ the CIA in Afghanistan wasn’t vetted, you’re kidding yourself. Let's stop politicizing every tragedy that involves an immigrant, asylum seeker or foreign national here in the U.S. and stick to the facts. We can & should do better. @msnowreports.bsky.social @ms.now

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Pat Fuller @bannerite.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

November is almost over. Have you checked out my November Friends starter pack? go.bsky.app/QiYKsv7

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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

After 40+ days of a government shutdown... what did the American people gain? Win? Spoiler alert 🙄 not much at all. I discuss with my friend Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social substack.com/@harrydunn/n...

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After 40+ Days of a Brutal Shutdown, What Did Democrats Actually Gain?

This is now the longest shutdown in U.S. History. So what was all this for?

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afpeacebuilding.bsky.social @afpeacebuilding.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

In a new episode of the Making Sense of the World podcast, hosted by @joelmrubin.bsky.social, AfP’s Liz Hume explains how cuts to foreign assistance have made the world less secure, & how we can reverse these trends through bipartisan, community-led programs www.thesirennetwork.com/p/2025-may-b...

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“2025 May Be the Most Traumatic Year Ever:” Diplomacy Expert on How Trump Has Made Us Less Safe.

A perfect storm for global instability is brewing. And we’re looking away.

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

I was honored to be included in this excellent Washington Pose about the New York City mayoral race and the meaning of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's candidacy for American Jews.

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Putin’s perplexing hypnotic quality over Trump is at play once again! He’s gotten what he wants and undermined any pressure on himself. Let’s call Trump’s “productive” talks with Russia what they really are … @alivitali.bsky.social @msnbcreports.msnbc.com @msnbc.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Trump finally recognizing regional allies are critical to peace. But let's be clear: Hamas's first targets after the ceasefire are the Palestinian people. This is horrifying. Those who called for ceasefire must demand Hamas exit. Qatar, Egypt, Turkey - keep the pressure on. @msnbc.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Fmr. NSC Sr. Director Juan Gonzalez explains why migration isn't just a border issue- it's a foreign policy failure with domestic consequences. Essential insights on current U.S.-Latin America relations on Making Sense of the World: thesirennetwork.com/p/lets-talk-about-trump-and-latin-america

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Two years after Oct. 7th, Israel is fighting for more than security- it's fighting for its soul. My analysis on how that day shattered Israel's sense of invulnerability, what fragile ceasefire negotiations mean & why Jewish safety spans from Gaza to American neighborhoods. joelrubin.substack.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Fmr. chief American nuclear weapons negotiator & NATO Deputy Secretary General breaks down Putin's latest nuclear proposal, China's nuclear buildup, and why the U.S. must defend forward. Timely insights on Making Sense of the World: thesirennetwork.com/p/nuclear-negotiator-rose-gottemoeller

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger delivers sobering insights on cyber threats from China & how democratic openness has become a cybersecurity weakness. The latest on Making Sense of the World: thesirennetwork.com/s/making-sense-of-the-world

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

American global leadership is on fire - and not in a good way. Our allies don’t trust us, our adversaries don’t fear us. American diplomacy is being shattered on a daily basis. Some thoughts on Rubio’s visit to Israel & the current state of play in the Middle East w/Alex Witt on @msnbc.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Interested in a masters class on how economic statecraft has become the new battlefield for global leadership & what the US is getting wrong? Check out the latest episode on Making Sense of the World w/ foreign policy icon Bob Hormats. thesirennetwork.com/p/american-diplomacy-is-on-the-precipice

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It’s never a good day when two core American allies get into a fight. And yet, that’s where we find ourselves now… My take on the Israeli strike on Hamas in Qatar on The Briefing Book: joelrubin.substack.com/p/israels-strike-in-qatar

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Israel’s decision to strike Hamas leaders in Qatar- a U.S. ally that’s been integral in ceasefire talks- creates complicated challenges. The question now is whether diplomacy is still on the table or if the White House will continue to stand by while the region disintegrates further. @msnbc.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

What drives someone to risk everything for truth? Lt. Col. @avindman.bsky.social shares his story on the personal cost of principled leadership & the present dangers facing American democracy. A gripping conversation on Making Sense of the World. thesirennetwork.com/s/making-sense-of-the-world

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We can’t afford to lose India. Trump's foreign policy is backfiring spectacularly. His Alaska summit ended Putin's diplomatic containment while 50% tariffs pushed India towards China. Now Modi, Xi and Putin toast in Beijing as they plot to redraw the global order without us. joelrubin.substack.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Radical Pragmatism may be the only way to ensure Israelis & Palestinians can finally live without war. Enough with the grand visions, summits, and resolutions. It’s time to get real- ceasefire, hostage release, aid, regional leadership… joelrubin.substack.com/p/gaza-war-a-thoughtful-tv-debate-for

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Why is the Second Amendment more important than the lives of children praying at mass? It's not. 90% of Americans support stronger gun safety - we just don't do it. We need to try harder and do better. My heart goes out to Minneapolis. @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

ICYMI: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, and I agree - Putin bombing an American factory in Ukraine was a major slap in the face to Trump. The president needs to restore leverage and play his cards, not just post empty threats online. @newsnation.bsky.social

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

This week on MSOTW, NatSec Expert @nolahaynes1.substack.com and I dug into foreign policy and electoral success; messaging for diverse audiences in new media spaces; and why Black leadership in national security matters. Check it out 👇 thesirennetwork.com/s/making-sense-of-the-world

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Instead of ending the Ukraine War on day one, so far Trump has advantaged Putin, weakened Ukraine, and undercut our allies. Russia continues to consolidate gains, while America second guesses itself. Real peace requires a coherent strategy, not improv diplomacy. joelrubin.substack.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Of course Putin is in no rush for a bilateral meeting w/ Zelenskyy - why would he be? Trump already handed him a win when he broke years of political isolation and rolled out the red carpet on American soil. Giving away leverage for a photo-op. Classic Trump 👌 @audiecornish.bsky.social @cnn.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Flip-flop diplomacy & photo-ops won’t end the Russia - Ukraine War. Trump claims he wants a ceasefire, then doesn’t. 90 senators support Russia sanctions but he won’t use that pressure. Rather than utilize NATO, he dances around other mechanisms, strengthening Putin’s negotiating hand. @msnbc.com

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This week on Making Sense of the World, @jondkatz.bsky.social and I dove deep into the state of democracy globally - particularly the concerning speed & consequences of democratic decay in the U.S. Listen to the full episode on @thesirennetwork.bsky.social www.thesirennetwork.com/p/american-d...

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American Democracy on Fire

We've seen this playbook before. It doesn't end well...

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Excited to announce my new weekly podcast "Making Sense of the World" on @thesirennetwork.bsky.social Ep.1 features @afalkhatib.bsky.social a Gazan-American with bold views leading the charge for a changed perspective on Palestine. www.thesirennetwork.com/s/making-sense-of-the-world

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Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

During these challenging times, it's vital that we have reliable sources for information, voices of hope & fighters who inspire, reject hate and promote justice and democracy. Please follow this starter pack filled with the most fierce content creators and activists online. bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Follow these accounts if you would like real time political updates, volunteer opportunities, and invitations to grassroots events from all over the country. Be safe, be peaceful, and be loud. ❤️ go.bsky.app/QJSmWjY

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