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Politics, Policy and Refugees. Humanitarian. Former Dem Vice Chair. Proud Former "Deep Stater" Resist Much. Obey Little. Subscribe NickSones.substack.com

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WIRED @wired.com · 6h
With just weeks to go until the midterms, right-wing election denial groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 2h
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The Politics of Degeneracy: How America Became What It Once Condemned
Pete Hegseth’s decision to live-stream the execution of disgraced Army Major Nidal Hasan, the individual convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding more than 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, shows A...
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 9h
Judge Reyes' opening statement to the DOJ as the hearing begins: "I am thoroughly unamused right now."
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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The Politics of Degeneracy: How America Became What It Once Condemned
Pete Hegseth’s decision to live-stream the execution of disgraced Army Major Nidal Hasan, the individual convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding more than 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, shows A...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Yvonne Whisenant (PA) (@yvonnewhisenantpa483439)
Awesome - will share with everyone!
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 11/10/2026
In our course and book _Calling Bullshit_, we posit that If something seems too good, or too bad, to be true, it probably is. Now as a college professor I'm pretty confident that overreliance can AI can harm our thinking ability, but just ten minutes of use? Let's dig into this this study a bit.
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Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things - Berkeley News
A UC Berkeley researcher co-authored a study that raises profound questions about how we interact with artificial intelligence in education — and daily life.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Uh oh, did someone’s website and personal account experience a big drop in activity after Ukraine hit a Russian data center?
Elon Musk: “Zelensky has gone too far”

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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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The Politics of Degeneracy: How America Became What It Once Condemned
Pete Hegseth’s decision to live-stream the execution of disgraced Army Major Nidal Hasan, the individual convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding more than 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, shows A...
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 11/10/2026
Zelenskyy held phone calls with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Under Trump, The United States Is Now Funding Russian Terrorism
Thanks to Trump’s “deal” to import diesel from Russia, an amount which will not lower prices, the United States is now funding Russian terrorism.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
nicksones.substack.com/p/the-politi... The politics of Degeneracy #Substack #Trump #Hegseth
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The Politics of Degeneracy: How America Became What It Once Condemned
Pete Hegseth’s decision to live-stream the execution of disgraced Army Major Nidal Hasan, the individual convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding more than 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, shows A...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/10/2026
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
TOLD YA! TACO incoming: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump says he will ‘make a decision’ on Hegseth plan to live-stream execution
The Pentagon has said a firing squad for the Fort Hood shooter is scheduled for Dec. 3. “By showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did,” the president said.
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Margaret G @mls0308.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#BannedBooksWeek #Pinks
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/10/2026
It’s wild this January 6er actually sat for this interview and said she deserves restitution for her crimes on that day because Trump pardoned her. She can go to hell.
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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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The Fighting Liberal Texan🌈🌊💙🦋Congress Switchboard 202-224-3121 @fightingliberal.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
More on ICE shooting in New York. NYPD secured scene, within minutes took victim to a local hospital ICE fled the scene without assisting the victim they shot. ICE later showed up! At the hospital! He was then arrested by ICE and taken to unknown ICE destination. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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NYPD FLOODS ZONE AFTER ICE AGENTS FIRE BARRAGE OF SHOTS NEAR 3 NYC SCHOOLS
Screen grab from NYPD officer body-cam for this incident. Note long rifle used to secure the scene. From what is reported on the ICE shooting incident yesterday in the northern NYC.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
They might even sanction Ukraine if we keep striking Russian refineries. ​What a complete shitshow.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Lifting sanctions on Russia and shifting the narrative to blame Ukraine for rising oil prices opens the door to the business deals Trump & Co. have been discussing with Putin this whole time. ​They may help Russia restore damaged refineries under the same pretext of wanting to buy diesel. ​
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 09/10/2026
Moderate Democrats want Congress to wrest back some control over government spending from the president. Their proposal? A major overhaul of the budget process that would impose new limitations on the White House.
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Moderate Democrats Propose Banning Pocket Rescissions Once and For All
Democrats’ response to Trump’s takeover of government spending is beginning to take shape.
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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 08/10/2026
NEW POLL with @refugeesinternational.org and @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social: Voters across party lines strongly support the U.S. having a refugee program, including 78% of Democrats, 66% of Independents, and 55% of Republicans. Support rises to 90% among voters who know a refugee.
Bar chart of polling data from Data for Progress. Title: More Than Two-Thirds of Voters Believe the U.S. Should Have a Refugee Program. Question: A refugee is a person forced to leave their country to escape war, violence, or persecution due to factors such as race, religion, or political opinion. Should the government have a refugee program that helps bring some people seeking refuge to safety in the U.S.? Results (should have / don't know / should not have): All likely voters: 67% / 10% / 23%. Democrats: 78% / 7% / 15%. Independents/third party: 66% / 10% / 24%. Republicans: 55% / 13% / 32%. Know a refugee: 90% / 1% / 9%. Don't know a refugee: 66% / 10% / 25%. September 18–20, 2026 survey of 1,194 U.S. likely voters.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just got around to reading the full transcript of Time magazine's interview of Trump. His brain is goop. He said of the judge in the Kennedy Center case: "The judge is a Trump hater, radical left Trump hater. His wife uses a different name." His wife uses a different name? So what?
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Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
@rahmemanuel.bsky.social I disagree. We must impeach. Anyway you should still run in 2028.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Normalization is treating the president stealing from taxpayers to buy campaign ads and offer bribes to voters like it's just another day. Normalization is reacting with "won't work" or "polls poorly," and not "resign immediately or you'll be removed, we exist because of a revolution against that."
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Stephen Wolf @stephenwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
1) Alito revealing this now is an attempt to rally Republicans in Trump states where Dems lead for Senate. 2) He’s the most partisan R on the court—highly likely he steps down in the lame duck if Dems take the Senate. 3) Doing number 2) makes court expansion even more likely if Dems win in 2028
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It is 2006, and Karl Rove is mocking people for calling Republicans "Nazis" It is 2026, and Karl Rove is encouraging people to call Republicans "Nazis"
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A laid-off Ohio truck factory worker was asked how many times he had voted for Trump. “Bos held up three tattooed fingers. But he said he’s done with the president.”
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A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally
President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday. But days ago, 1,400 workers were laid off from a truck factory there.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
HUD housing.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 03/10/2026
Trump promised prices would come down on day one. Check your receipt before you vote.
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Dan Benbow @danbenbow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s time to restore checks & balances, America See vote.org for registration deadlines, ballot details, and polling place information #LetsGetVoteReady
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Deport Musk
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Abolish the Death Penalty.
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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
with leprosy who was driven just over the border and left in Mexicali, Mexico. Others had tuberculosis, paralysis, mental illness or problems related to old age. Yes, it was that bad. The hatred of "the other" resonates in many Americans today. (cont) www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday...
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Over a million Mexican-Americans were expelled in the 1930s. Now, history is repeating itself | CBC Radio
“One key factor to keep in mind, as we deal with the Trump era, as we we deal with the activities of ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] today, is that there is this legacy,” says historian Fran...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Six Years, 100 subscribers
Thank you.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
nicksones.substack.com/p/six-years-... Six Years, 100 subscribers. Cheers to many more
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Six Years, 100 subscribers
Thank you.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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It Can Happen Here
The current administration continues to attack the Constitution of the United States of America.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19/09/2026
🔗 Read more about how we're strengthening California's defenses against any attempts by federal officials or anyone else to undermine our elections:
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Governor Newsom signs new laws to protect California elections from Trump interference | Governor of California
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Russia Plays for Time, While America Forgets Its Promise
“Today it is Hungary and tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, it will be another country; for the imperialism of Moscow knows no bounds, and is only trying to play for time.” The last words broadcast ...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Russia Plays for Time, While America Forgets Its Promise
“Today it is Hungary and tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, it will be another country; for the imperialism of Moscow knows no bounds, and is only trying to play for time.” The last words broadcast ...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Russia Plays for Time, While America Forgets Its Promise
“Today it is Hungary and tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, it will be another country; for the imperialism of Moscow knows no bounds, and is only trying to play for time.” The last words broadcast ...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Russia Plays for Time, While America Forgets Its Promise
“Today it is Hungary and tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, it will be another country; for the imperialism of Moscow knows no bounds, and is only trying to play for time.” The last words broadcast ...
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Good Luck Republic | Nicholas Sones | Substack
Politics, power, and the increasingly difficult business of making America work. America is an extraordinary experiment. Nobody said it would work. Click to read Good Luck Republic, by Nicholas Sones...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Page One. @theguardian.com
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The Fetterman betrayal nicksones.substack.com/p/i-warned-d... #Fetterman #FireFetterman
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I warned Democrats about John Fetterman in 2018
In 2018, I wrote an op-ed that was published by PennLive regarding then-lieutenant governor candidate John Fetterman.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania has just died from measles. There is no controversy. She needlessly died from a disease that is preventable with a vaccine. But HHS Secretary RFK Jr. thinks measles isn’t that bad. Nobody should die of measles in the United States.
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles-related complications, local coroner says
The 40-year-old woman, who was from Jefferson County was unvaccinated, according to the coroner. The state health department is conducting a "thorough review" of the case.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Russia tried to assassinate a former UK Prime Minister and former Director of the CIA; when will the West Take the Russian Threat seriously. #FreeUkraine
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Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump Lost The Other Strait Last week, the Iran war appeared to be turning slightly in America’s favor. Yesterday the Houthis broke through and now Iran controls the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The second very important maritime choke point. Trump Lost The Iran War www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Trump Loses the Other Strait
The Houthi advance is bad news for the U.S., and even worse news for Saudi Arabia.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I warned Democrats about Fetterman in 2018 nicksones.substack.com/p/i-warned-d... @anniewu22.bsky.social
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I warned Democrats about John Fetterman in 2018
In 2018, I wrote an op-ed that was published by PennLive regarding then-lieutenant governor candidate John Fetterman.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
@timmiller.bsky.social I warned Democrats about Fetterman in 2018 nicksones.substack.com/p/i-warned-d...
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I warned Democrats about John Fetterman in 2018
In 2018, I wrote an op-ed that was published by PennLive regarding then-lieutenant governor candidate John Fetterman.
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Nick Sones @nicksones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
nicksones.substack.com/p/i-warned-d... I warned Democrats about John Fetterman in 2018. @charliesykes.substack.com.web.brid.gy
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I warned Democrats about John Fetterman in 2018
In 2018, I wrote an op-ed that was published by PennLive regarding then-lieutenant governor candidate John Fetterman.
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