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John Clay

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RU '08. D-NJ. Cubs. NY Giants. All things Rutgers. I'll post videos around Christmas. Merry Christmas.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 28/02/2026
The case for invading Iraq was based on lies. The Trump administration’s case for war with Iran hardly exists at all.
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Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq
The Trump admin can't seem to settle on a reason for war with Iran. That hasn't stopped them from planning a war without a "why."
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John Dickerson @jdickerson.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 24/02/2026
Climate scientist Michael Mann explains how warm ocean temperatures strengthened the historic bomb cyclone blizzard that hit the northeastern U.S.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/01/2026
Checking in on Trump's tariffs
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
A message to all Democrats running for office in 2026, 2028, and beyond: The candidate who runs on a platform of holding this administration and the murderers they've unleashed on our street accountable to the fullest extent of the law will have my vote.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
After illegally abducting Maduro, Trump has just sold $250M of Venezuela's oil to Vitol. John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign. Pay-to-play imperialism.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/01/2026
NEWSNATION: Why now are you for price controls? SEN. ROGER MARSHALL: I think desperate times calls for desperate measures
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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
ICE kidnap 17-year-old U.S. citizen working at Target then dump him bleeding and crying miles away in a Walmart parking lot… 🤬
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Jessica Tarlov @jessicatarlov.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Obstructing traffic doesn’t justify lethal force. The agent's own video shows that he was to the side of Renee Good’s car when he fired his gun. Multiple law enforcement officers have said those shots weren’t justified. This isn’t about vibes or politics—it’s about accountability. Investigate it.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 06/01/2026
On the 5th Anniversary of the failed January 6th insurrection attempt, we’re reminded how fragile democracy can be. We must remember the darkness of that day so it’s never repeated. As history is rewritten by some, we choose to speak the truth of what happened.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 03/01/2026
President Trump said on Saturday that Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president and would act as a partner in letting the U.S. run the country. Less than two hours later, Rodríguez made clear she viewed the U.S. as an illegal invader that must be rejected.
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Venezuela’s Interim Leader Defies Trump and Calls Maduro the ‘Only President’
President Trump said that Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, would help the United States run Venezuela. She quickly said the opposite.
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026 🧵
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
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Michael Kagan @michaelgkagan.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
“They should do it the right way”
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Poll Tracker 📊 @polltracker.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
NEW JERSEY POLL - Governor 🔵 Mikie Sherill: 46% 🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 40% 🟡 Other: 4% ⚪️ Not sure: 9% Rasmussen Poll
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Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: bit.ly/4o7eIUk
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Lance Barksdale's doppelganger is Timothy Busfield.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Welp, here it is: maybe the funniest thing we've ever done, in its entirety.
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The Onion Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein
YouTube video by The Onion
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Charlie Kirk’s record. archive.ph/2025.09.16-2...
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Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
This is the risk that comes when deferring to make certain upgrades to the roster until the trade deadline vs. the offseason. Giving themselves some financial flexibility for in-season moves can be helpful but feels like a missed opportunity to add a more proven SP given the Cubs' prospect capital.
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Whooo boy. Gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
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Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein
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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 16/07/2025
"I was surprised he was appointed."
2017 Forbes headline: "Trump Taps Jerome Powell As Next Fed Chair In Call For Continuity"
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Trump 2017: "It is my pleasure and my honor to announce my nomination of Jerome Powell." Trump today: "He's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him." Every news story will include both clips, right?
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
For literally decades climate hawks and progressives have warned that internal combustion will die off and the tech of the future is electric + battery power and that if we didn’t seize the initiative China would eat our lunch and…welp!
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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The Daily Show does about a good Trump/Epstein headline timeline as you're gonna find
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Jordan Klepper Charts Trump's Long History With Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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Lizzie O'Leary @lizzieohreally.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
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On July 5, as floodwaters were starting to recede, FEMA received 3,027 calls from disaster survivors and answered 3,018, or roughly 99.7 percent, the documents show. Contractors with four call center companies answered the vast majority of the calls.

That evening, however, Ms. Noem did not renew the contracts with the four companies and hundreds of contractors were fired, according to the documents and the person briefed on the matter.

The next day, July 6, FEMA received 2,363 calls and answered 846, or roughly 35.8 percent, according to the documents. And on Monday, July 7, the agency fielded 16,419 calls and answered 2,613, or around 15.9 percent, the documents sho
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
A new era of government censorship has begun. It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | A new era of government censorship has dawned
Donald Trump fancies himself a champion of free speech. Oh, really?
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Nailed it. Though for what it's worth, I think Mamdani's election has as much to do with his campaign/ideas/personality as it did with Cuomo rejection.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 27/06/2025
Damn‼️ Federal agents blew a door off for this? Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids. She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms. Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen. 🧵
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines” ktla.com/news/local-n...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/06/2025
the regressiveness of the Trump's big bill, in one image
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence? Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue. 1/ A🧵on the danger.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence. They are in charge.
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Sean Beckner-Carmitchel @acatwithnews.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Statement from LAPD regarding protests in the city of Los Angeles.
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Doug Eddings having a terrible game. #Cubs #Tigers
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Alex @purplechrain.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
When left-wing American Jews comment on a rise in antisemitism in the US - without ever mentioning Israel or attempting to scapegoat Palestinian solidarity activism - here are some trends over the course of the decade since Trump first ran for President that they are likely referring to:
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
It's time to recall Matt Shaw #Cubs
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Ballesteros loses his shoe driving in his first career RBI on a fielder's choice.
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
What does he think groceries are called now
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
To make matters worse, importers are leaving inventory in China ports. Waiting for tariffs to be lowered. If they are lowered enough, there will be a crush to ship them here and transport them when they get here. That will drive transportation costs way up. = More inflation, post tariffs
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Look, at least he's not a Cardinals fan.
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60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes. We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
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David Burbach 🇺🇸 @dburbach.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
My god, Trump admin has altered Hatch Act rules so that it is OK for federal employees to display campaign paraphenalia on the job -- but ONLY for the current President/VP, not for any challengers. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
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Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics
A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 26/04/2025
If deporting US citizen children with cancer isn’t your redline, it’s time to reassess your priorities.
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Winning the season series after dropping the first three. 🤔
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Lol
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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
In 1964 the Civil Rights Act had 60/30 approval. 1964 was also the year the GOP nominated staunch conservative Barry Goldwater. One of BG's marquee positions was that he voted AGAINST the CRA. This earned him many votes from the traditionally Democratic South, but he got shellacked nationwide.
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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Trump has indefinitely withdrawn federal funding for: • Investigating child sexual abuse and internet crimes against kids; • Responding to reports of missing children; • Preventing youth violence New, @propublica.org
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The Trump Administration’s War on Children
The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.
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John Clay @johnwclay.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This Cubs team looks kind of special.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/04/2025
You’re going to keep hearing stories like this—because Trump doesn’t GAF about these folks. WAKE UP! “We have a quarter million dollars in inventory stuck in China… we don’t have $400K to pay the tariffs… so we had to freeze all shipments… and let go of most of our people already this year.”
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