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Martha Albertson Fineman

@mlafineman.bsky.social

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Feminist author and professor. Mother, grandmother, and tourist in life. Founding Director of the Feminism and Legal Theory Project and the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative (Emory University)

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 35m

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Pete Hegseth, Idea Guy

His State of the Force address was a partisan disgrace—with a few good ideas buried in it.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 5h

This is an interesting but bound to be controversial piece by John McWhorter …https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=229

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 5h

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 6h

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If We Americans Are to Save Our Democracy, We Must Disenthrall Ourselves from Our Political Bondage to the 47th President and His MAGA Republican Party

. . .as Abraham Lincoln urged the nation in 1863 to disenthrall itself from its bondage to the ruinous political dogmas of its time

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 6h

Must readhttps://www.cnn.com/newsletters/reliable-sources-10-01-26-111453?utm_source=cnn_Reliable Sources

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 21h

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Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen

Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New H...

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 22h

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POLITICO (@politico) on X

Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting https://t.co/QifSLknYtq

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/t...

How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes (Gift Article)

Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Appeals Court Rejects Trump Effort to Stay Sanctions in IRS Lawsuit

Three appellate judges sided with a lower court’s finding that the president colluded with the IRS and the Treasury Department.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) on X

New research shows that an estimated one in eight cancer cases worldwide may be caused by infections—many of which are preventable with treatment or vaccines. Read more via @TheLancet Oncology and S...

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Sen. Eric Schmitt’s basketball mixup, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing | CNN Politics

Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two indictments against now-President Donald Trump in 2023, testified in front of Congress again on Tuesday — this time, to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countries

Conservative majority temporarily lifts lower-court decision as liberal justices dissent from ruling

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Religious Scholars Met With Anthropic. What They Heard Stunned Them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...

Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models (Gift Article)

In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rare display of ethical conduct …https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/politics/justice-alito-recuses-climate-change-boulder-suncor

Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case | CNN Politics

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito announced Monday that he will recuse himself from a major climate change-related case the court is set to hear next week, following weeks of pressure from environmen...

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Why Homelessness Remains Such a Vexing Issue in the US

Legal rulings have given cities and counties new impetus to crack down on street sleeping, but the fate of camps in Oregon shows that’s not the end of the story

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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On Pope Leo’s World Day of Migrants, Cardinal McElroy Indicts Trump’s War on Immigrants

Preaching on the Good Samaritan for World Day of Migrants, Washington’s archbishop named Minneapolis, a five-year-old used as bait, and a nation that “passed on by.” He told Catholics to fight every d...

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/p...

I started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago. Here are 15 things I’ve learned | CNN Politics

Ten years ago this month, in my old job as Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, I started what I believed would be a quick little side project: fact-checking underdog presidential candidate ...

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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What makes Trump’s abuse of war powers even more egregious

It’s not the cost of gasoline, but the cost in lives — ours and theirs, including military suicides.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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China’s latest panda diplomats Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are en route to Atlanta | CNN

Two giant pandas have left China on a flight bound for their new home at a zoo in Atlanta, the latest episode in Beijing’s long tradition of using “panda diplomacy” to strengthen ties with other count...

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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House Dems plan oversight of Trump administration; impeachment an option

House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda if the party sweeps control in the November elections

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...

A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer

A review of dozens of incidents caught on camera sheds new light on a largely invisible crackdown.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...

U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics

Most member nations spoke in support of the declaration, but some rich countries had strong objections.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/25/t...

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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

Trump is canceling funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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It Was Already a Pretty Bad Week. Then Trump Surrendered to China.

Xi came to town, and the American president became a supplicant.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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How every senator voted on the Iran war powers resolution

The Senate failed to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran in a 49-50 vote.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Violating the judge’s order… www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/p...

CNN, MS NOW and Politico go back to court after reporters were denied access to the White House despite judge’s order | CNN Politics

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed an emergency request for a hearing Thursday morning after reporters were refused access to the White House despite a court order.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Collins Leads in Maine in Our New Poll. Is That an Outlier or an Omen? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...

Collins Leads in Maine in Our New Poll. Is That an Outlier or an Omen?

There’s nothing more uncomfortable for a pollster than a result that stands out from the pack, but it doesn’t mean it should be dismissed.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What Pete Hegseth Is Hiding www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/o...

Opinion | What Pete Hegseth Is Hiding

Soldiers want to tell their stories, and we need to hear them.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

apnews.com/article/open... flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely

OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely

OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Trump White House Calls For A Boycott Of Fox News

Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro is calling for both the White House and Trump’s supporters to boycott Fox News, because he claims the network is undermining Trump.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is a perfect way to describe Trump‘s UN speech… he is sounding like the dictator in Bananas … paulkrugman.substack.com/p/its-underw...

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It’s “Underwear on the Outside” Time

Trump’s continuing downward spiral into sundowning

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapprove

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/u...

It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb (Gift Article)

In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Fall has officially arrived. Here's what to know about the autumnal equinox

At 8:05 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, the sun will be directly overhead at the equator.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

An incredible story, even for Trump … How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center (Gift Article)

Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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The cameras pull back as ousted outlets sue over Trump’s media-ban attack on the free press

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sued on Monday morning over Trump’s ban of the outlets from the White House. Also: It’s SCOTUS Term preview time. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Trump’s Monumental Obsession

The president fantasizes about a capital city full of memorials—to himself.

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Education as an AI safety area

If we count on human judgement to guide AI, we need to maintain institutions that cultivate it.

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/s...

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants

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Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/09/17/t...

How do experts think AI would kill us, anyway? | CNN Business

Industry insiders are once again warning that a superpowered artificial intelligence could exterminate the human race. But how? And which scenarios are actually plausible?

Martha Albertson Fineman @mlafineman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026