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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 2h

My latest essay is about how President Trump and his MAGA accomplices use violent acts, speech, and spectacles to politically and emotionally re-educate Americans and transform institutions into vehicles of his authoritarian goals. lucid.substack.com/p/violence-i...

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 2h

No one will be able to say you haven’t given us plenty of warnings. Appreciate your efforts.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 17h

I checked the number of Chinese data centers, and this is accurate. In fact, the Chinese numbers given are from 376 to 449, so there may be even fewer than what is cited. Interesting.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 22h

Strongly urge you to read this entire essay. If you don’t have time right now, at least read the third from last paragraph and come back to the rest.

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Anne Muntean @annemuntean.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

"But at this point, how much more evidence is necessary to assess that Trump has undermined U.S. national security and is working for Russia? And how much longer will Republicans in Congress continue to protect him as he does it?" heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-10...

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So now, after more than a decade of pretending that he is not associated with Russia and that he would honor the U.S.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Democrats who don't do everything they can to hold Republicans accountable will be driven out of office by the base. Democrats who don't do everything they can to rein in the reckless power of billionaires will likewise be driven out of office by the base.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“.. defense companies backed by the president's sons, including Anduril, have now raked in more than $6 billion dollars in active or promised government contracts since those investments were made, according to the government's official contract reporting. abcnews.com/Politics/tru...

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Paula Poundstone @paulapoundstone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Trump is counting on fear to stop you from voting. Make it drive you to the polls. VOTE!

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Just think about this. If they’re trying to make us afraid, they’re more likely just succeeding in making us madder and more determined to vote & work tirelessly to support democracy and civil and human rights.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

While dealing with a world exhibiting far too much inhumanity, we are fortunate to be sustained by the calm, reasonable and knowledgeable voice of historian Heather Cox Richardson.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How can anyone find this acceptable? It is, in fact, an egregious dereliction of duty and both should be removed from all governmental duties and investigated.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Highly recommend recent YouTube talk by historian& Democracy in Chains author Nancy MacLean. It’s called “why the Right is ‘laying siege’ to US institutions.” Sponsored by Australia’s LaTrobe U Dept of Archeology and History, the lecture updates the role of technology, “economic eugenics,” & more.

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Jason Woodrow @jasonwoodrow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

(summary) "I hope WE can own this moment. This is the fight of our lives folks. This is on us. We have to live up to this moment. It is our honor to do all we can to defend the democratic process. We want those in the future to be envious of us for what we did to save it." youtu.be/LPzGfXU1qBA

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A Few Thoughts For Those Who Can't Sleep -- October 4 Edition

YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is what we're watching them attempt to do. Keep the FORM of elections -- so they can claim, "we won fairly!" -- while preventing elections from being free or fair.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Timothy Snyder, among other things, is a thinker. Here he lays out in concrete terms the case for ‘superpower suicide’ in this excellent commentary on power and ethics.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A real eye opener about how easy it is for anyone to open schools and collect voucher money w/no vetting at all. Keep the dismantling of public education on your radar and resist. Great job, ProPublica.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 04/10/2026

🚨 OCTOBER 5 DEADLINE #BlueWaveIn30Days If you live in one of these states, Monday is the voter registration deadline: • Arizona • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Indiana • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • Montana • Ohio • Tennessee • Texas Check your registration. IWillVote.com

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Please stop and read this short article. Worth keeping an eye on. Russia is totally untrustworthy.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Remember when back in the day people responded with conviction and principle to “conflict of interest”?

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just looked the song up. Listening, I could almost enjoy your moment vicariously. Dance on, if only in your mind.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Based on MI Sen. Slotkin’s recent visits to Poland & Hungary, this talk outlines how the two countries are pulling themselves out of authoritarianism and lessons we can learn abt mapping our own future. Sponsored by Carnegie Endowment for Internatl Peace, it’s excellent. youtu.be/B5NkmkduTe0?...

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Slotkin delivers speech on protecting democracy and fighting authoritarianism

YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Subverting democracy isn't new to John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, or Amy Coney Barrett. All three were on George W. Bush's "Florida Recount Team," which lay the groundwork for stopping vote counting in Florida—and Bush v. Gore, the politically-motivated SCOTUS decision that gave Bush the election.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you haven’t seen these daily videos by comic Paula Poundstone on her YouTube channel, FB and other social media sites, you’re really missing out. She uses humor/satire to make strong political points. Brilliantly funny. Check them out. Here’s a sample. youtu.be/3ElewAvwW7s?...

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Your Own AI Says Biden Won, Donald | Paula Poundstone

YouTube video by Paula Poundstone

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The military rank and file’s standing ovation for Hegseth here is ominous. At least the lessons we can derive from how Poland and Hungary extricated themselves from authoritarianism provided by Sen. Slotkin (MI) provide hope.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Excellent food for thought on Hegseth & his attempt to end run the Constitution, as well as indoctrinate a very different rank and file in the military. Most fascinating to me is Sen. Slotkin’s lessons on how to recover from authoritarianism derived from her recent visit to Poland and Hungary.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Correct. Concentration camps.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

IMPORTANT: There are 15 states that require in-person registration 28–30 days before an election, meaning this maybe your last week to register. Check your registration at Vote.gov.

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Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow I’ll be joined by Professor Timothy Snyder for a Substack Live. I've been an admirer of Prof. Snyder's lessons on tyranny and how we fight back against authoritarian governments. It will be an interesting conversation. Here's the link: open.substack.com/live-stream/368678

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Unacceptable. Vote in the midterms. No excuses.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just another reason that all of us must vote in the midterms in overwhelming numbers. Otherwise, nothing changes.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This may be ridiculous, but it did make me laugh.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hope that everyone is reading Mary Geddry everyday. Like HCR, she is an extraordinary writer. She almost always provides me with new information and also connects dots in meaningful ways. Overall, she is a joy to read, even when the topics are maddening.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It is so important to push back against a President and regime constantly chipping away at the rule of law. Excellent essay. What a writer you are.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

THIS 👇 IS TRUE.......

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MJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

💥💥BOOM💥💥 Costco took its $184M in rebate refund and used it to lower costs targeting products that would have the most impact for members!! Kudos Costco!! www.seattletimes.com/business/cos...

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Costco clinches $184M in tariff refunds, with more expected

The big-box retailer said the money was reinvested to give "value back to our members." It’s more than a third of the total tariff refunds the company expects.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great news in the pursuit of justice!

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I hate self checkouts but this makes an important point.

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ur-tired-ur-poor.bsky.social @ur-tired-ur-poor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Every one of these @paulapoundstone.bsky.social brings back a gem most forget about (there's just so many) to jab Trump with and it's as Kenny Bania said: "It's GOLD!" "I'll fitting shoes" for Washington= Gold I tell ya!

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Nobody Could Hear You, Donald 🚁 | Paula Poundstone #shorts

YouTube video by Paula Poundstone

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Masterful and brilliant as always. Your comedic talents are matched only by your political acumen.

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

At noon today, an episode of “Lunch Money” with Paul Krugman & Heather Cox Richardson will be live on YouTube. Catch it live or later. Always fascinating.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 21/09/2026

It's official: Starbucks is gutting DEI policies company-wide to curry favor with Florida politicians as our union's call for a boycott grows. Vote with your dollar. BOYCOTT STARBUCKS.

Fox News headline: Starbucks agrees to DEI overhaul after blockbuster Florida legal showdown. The coffee giant will pay $1M and submit annual compliance certifications for four years under the agreement

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Marilyn R @marilynr20.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Turn to fact-based independent media and others like historians and legal experts who are trustworthy.

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