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Perfect novel chapters (rough running list) “How the Procurator Tried to Save Judas of Kiriath,” Bulgakov, Master and Margarita (I just read this) The last chapter of The Great Gatsby The bar scene in Crime and Punishment The Cat Town chapter in 1Q84 The first chapter in Underworld

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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meanwhile Avril Haynes becomes the new Carnegie Endowment president.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I made eye contact with Ron Darling in the elevator leaving Nats Park and he looked to the floor wanting no part of me reminding him he lost the only game the Mets dropped to the Dodgers in 1986, the only game that season I attended

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three of these involved at least one major economic depression

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/09/2026

was talking about this recently with an ex-congressman (an old timer from the 80s and 90s) and one of the remarkable things about this cycle is that trump has given his party absolutely nothing to run on. no bill to tout, no accomplishment to hype, no nothing.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Again, Lyft, but they get out and let you drive

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Ben Krimmel @benkrimmel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sean Manaea is wearing a "New York Is Love" Mets Pride shirt after pitching six solid innings to beat the Texas Rangers, the MLB's only team without a Pride night. Perhaps coincidence, perhaps not.

Image of Sean Manaea wearing a "New York Is Love" Mets Pride shirt.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/09/2026

i think you can fairly say that the second trump administration is the most racist federal administration since woodrow wilson and honestly i'm not sure that it isn't more racist than wilson's

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Even tho GAO is a Leg Branch office, the President nominates its head? Even this President. Not great! Congress should amend the law, then pick a new Comptroller General. Also, why proposed Dem House Caucus rules changes are worse than they seem firstbranchforecast.substack.com/p/congress-s...

firstbranchforecast.substack.com

Congress Should Appoint the Next GAO Leader

AGI’s letter on Comptroller General appointment; Democratic factions need to push back on proposed caucus rules changes

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

UVa football: 30 years of punching myself in the balls

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Jeff Lazarus @jlazarus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Also unmatched in American history is the degree to which Johnson as speaker is not just actively participating in the neutering of his own home institution but in fact publicly cheering it on. Thune at least has the good grace to shut up about it.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I hope this isn't actual fatalism on the capacity of the legislative branch to do draft and enact regulatory legislation - because it has the ability to do both - and more a cop-out for something they don't want to do in the first place (in which case, vote 'em out).

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Tom Schaller @schaller67.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For west coasters starting their day, please read and share my newest piece for @atrupar.com Public Notice, this one focusing on MIA Mitch and the need for means to force incapacitated members of Congress to retire: open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...

open.substack.com

Retire in peace

McConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go.

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WOR$T GIRL IN ACADEMIA @medievaliste.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Once again, the median pay for an adjunct professor in the United States of America is $3,500 per course. Not per month, per course.

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

WSJ editorial board FOIAs emails showing Sen. Katie Britt’s office privately seeking Trump tariff exemptions for Alabama — while she’s publicly praising the tariffs. www.wsj.com/opinion/kati...

wsj.com

Opinion | One Senator’s Plea for Tariff Breaks

How protectionism works in practice: Public support, but seeking exemptions in private.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s not always the Seinfeld joke about rooting for laundry. I could easily drop 4000 words on this as it’s interesting on so many levels: Mets fandom, analytics v heart, sangfroid modern baseball mgmt, baseball’s “code,” simple human desire to share joy…

nytimes.com

‘Crazy to me’: Mets left stunned after their fans cheer Pete Alonso, 300th career home run (Gift Article)

"I know how fans feel about him. They've made it very clear the last couple of days," a notably terse Andy Green said.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We have some ideas about how to address that, Mr Speaker

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Nats’ giveaway Expos jerseys today were nicer than what Fanatics sells @mlb.com

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

How much did they waste trying to be a Div1 football team?

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Amused, having three cousins who went to NC State, that Norfolk St has gained more yards than the Wolfpack against the UVa defense, who at this point is playing band members

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Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Peter Jennings as that horrific day unfolded -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5r...

youtube.com

Good Morning America 9-11-01 - ABC Network Live as Tragedy Occurred

YouTube video by Mark Davis

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Daniel Schuman @americalabs.org · 11/09/2026

The system is still blinking red. firstbranchforecast.substack.com/p/the-system...

firstbranchforecast.substack.com

The System is Still Blinking Red

Twenty-five years after 9/11, time is running out

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Oh, Dallas, you shine with an evil light

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“Consolidating all of our primaries on that date would have a much greater impact on voter turnout than any other rule change” Stop funding primary election reform already!

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Demolished house, NIMBY sign, In This House sign - Arlington in toto

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Liars deserve the career Animal Collective’s had

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

actually, @danielsholt.bsky.social are doing a UVa History #apsa2026 takeover - he's discussing the future of congressional historical scholarship at 2:00

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If you are at #apsa2026 @americalabs.org, @mollyereynolds.bsky.social, and Ruth Bloch Rubin are having a roundtable discussion of intraparty factions in Congress at noon - Marriott Salon A. Timely, given Dem House leadership is already taking swings at DSA-aligned members (right hashtag this time)

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If you are at #apsa @americalabs.org, @mollyereynolds.bsky.social, and Ruth Bloch Rubin are having a roundtable discussion of intraparty factions in Congress at noon - Marriott Salon A. Timely, given Dem House leadership is already taking swings at DSA-aligned members

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This sucks “Democratic leadership is considering adoption of a system that would limit the opportunities for lawmakers who don’t fork over enough cash to the DCCC, miss key votes or abandon the party on high-profile procedural votes.” punchbowl.news/archive/9326...

punchbowl.news

9/3/26☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The House Democratic Caucus is eyeing big changesGOP previews a new midterm strategyAn endangered Virginia Republican makes

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Darin Self @darinself.com · 03/09/2026

For years people have attributed some secret political acumen to Trump when all he did was win the furthest right-faction of the GOP when the rest of the party was completely factionalized. After that he has entirely benefited from the party protecting him despite his damage to it.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Am…am I too late for the Rex Ryan joke?

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Greg Wilson @joke2power.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"the radicalization of the political right... better captures asymmetric change, identity-driven politics, and the mainstreaming of illiberalism...Concepts are never politically innocent and persisting with “polarization” risks both misdiagnosing and normalizing authoritarian threats."

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This did nothing to answer this week’s question, “who the hell is that blonde lady selling stuff at Target?”

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Still blowing my mind listening to the Galaxie 500 live album at CBGB that they’re killing it and there’s like 20 people there

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Le Tigre in a Starbucks ad I just died inside

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This guy at least can read Wikipedia or something - it opened in 1971. The amount these goons hate the people who live here is astonishing

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Nahel Belgherze @wxnb.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

An incredibly well-timed Landsat 9 pass captured the effects of yesterday’s catastrophic glacier collapse near the Nepal–Tibet border. The event was so massive that it was detected by seismometers around the world.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“mega-donors' influence doesn't primarily come from their ability to sway voters. As we've seen, advertising has remarkably limited persuasive effect. Instead, their leverage comes from convincing politicians that they need mega-donor money to win” It’s a political skill issue

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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The reason why the tariff refunds went to corporations and not consumers is, like many things, because Congress. IF Congress had passed a law enacting the tariffs in the first place (Rs didn't want to), if Congress had passed a law mandating refunds for consumers, if if if. Congress didn't.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 20/08/2026

Hey quick question, what the FUCK does this mean

The author noted that while no one in the Trump camp suspects a sexual relationship, there is nonetheless a conviction that Harp is hopelessly in love with Trump and determined to be his “higher purpose bride.”

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Interview: Cerin Lindgrensavage of Protect Democracy and Christie Wentworth of CREW on defending the power of the purse from apportionment abuse and impoundments

firstbranchforecast.substack.com

Interview: Cerin Lindgrensavage and Christie Wentworth

How to keep the White House honest on apportionments and impoundments

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It's not some baroque or hyperbolic meta-argument about latent white supremacism in Western culture or capitalism or whatever. Musk literally believes white people are biologically superior to non-white people, simple as. It's dumb, it's wrong, it's evil, but it's not some complicated subterfuge.

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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Auctions get the lowest price as we all know is how auctions work

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