Norm Borden @normbord.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Exhibition of the finest in American manhood. I am sure there are women in the ranks as well; and I'm sure that they are equally fine speciments. 000
Norm Borden @normbord.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Musk will get an award for his work in 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰 fertilization. 000
Reposted by Norm BordenAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 08/10/2026Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives aje.news/scuzlr 314628
Reposted by Norm BordenAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026Tom Emmer refers to Somali-Americans as "enemy combatants" and says they should be "rounded up and put in jail" 5991590447
Reposted by Norm BordenBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 08/10/2026President Donald Trump is seeking approval from local officials in Florida to designate his West Palm Beach golf course into a permanently-designated presidential retreatbloom.bgTrump Asks to Make Palm Beach Golf Course Into a New Camp DavidPresident Donald Trump is seeking approval from local officials in Florida to designate his West Palm Beach golf course into a permanently-designated presidential retreat that would host summits, world leaders and current and former occupants of the White House. 141010
Reposted by Norm BordenAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 07/10/2026In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds aje.news/fosasv 05537
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Nancy Youssef/Jonathan Lemire: “Military action has done nothing to drive down oil prices; in fact, it has done the opposite. And if this is an attempt to rally the Republican vote, how does that make any sense given how unpopular this war is?” www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...theatlantic.comTrump Is Considering a Plan to Strike Iran Before the MidtermsPentagon planners are weighing options, though no final decision has been made. 33010
Reposted by Norm BordenMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The headline and lede for this story have been updated and fixed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comElection deniers Cleta Mitchell and Tina Peters want Trump’s commerce secretary to regulate voting machinesThe problem? No federal official can seize control of election administration from the states and counties, who hold the power run elections under the U.S. Constitution. 723776
Reposted by Norm BordenMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 08/10/2026🚨BREAKING: Voting rights groups are citing recent ICE activity near voting sites and new evidence of intimidation as they expand a lawsuit seeking to keep armed federal agents away from polling places during the midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comICE is already showing up near voting sites, bolstering lawsuit against armed agents at pollsAmong the newest examples is an ICE detention that took place in the same area California voters had to pass through to reach a ballot drop box. 10033761920
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026In Phoenix, the Democratic candidate for CD-8 was out repairing yard signs when suddenly she was brutally assaulted and raped. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...phoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. 1214792
Reposted by Norm BordenOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 08/10/2026Russia’s latest attack killed at least 28 people across Ukraine as Trump announced a call with Putin on his birthday. Attacks on Saudi airports killed 3 people. Washington’s language on Iran’s nuclear demands shifted, while WHO pressed Russia for answers about a laboratory worker’s death.onestnetwork.comThe Daily | October 7, 2026What mattered today, before tomorrow’s headlines. 928399
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The GOP candidate for Amy Klobuchar's senate seat thinks that Minnesotans just need to suck it up and pay that $5/gal for gas and $7/gal for diesel, because it's good for them... 310061
Reposted by Norm BordenMother Jones @motherjones.com · 08/10/2026Recently unearthed records show that, in one set of trials carried out by the US Army, the electric shock gloves caused “overwhelmingly immediate” pain to soldiers in a mock forced cell extraction scenario, who then reported that “just seeing the glove” frightened them into obedience.motherjones.comStudy: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteersAfter tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience. 37561280
Reposted by Norm BordenMS NOW @ms.now · 08/10/2026Trump again invoked the possibility of missiles striking Los Angeles and San Diego but said his administration would prevent such an attack. Read more from Ebony Davis:bit.lyTrump again invokes missiles hitting L.A. and San Diego: ‘You want to see problems?’President Trump insisted his administration would protect the cities from potential attacks after drawing criticism for Monday’s comments about Los Angeles and San Diego. 356727
Reposted by Norm BordenMS NOW @ms.now · 08/10/2026Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he could do “whatever I want” and insisted he could still take action against former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Read more from Erum Salam:bit.lyTrump says he could have done ‘very bad things’ to Biden, Obama and ClintonSpeaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he could do “whatever I want” and insisted he could still take action against the three Democrats. 408935
Reposted by Norm BordenThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 08/10/2026A federal appeals court has ruled that an Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017.bit.lyAppeals court says Atlanta family cannot take the government to trial for a mistaken FBI raidA federal appeals court has ruled that an Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017. 2411163
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026On Friday, Sep 11, Ahmed Soliman—whose family moved to Phoenix from Egypt when he was 4—was arrested at the Hotel Bamy, in what his lawyers call retaliation for his speaking to the news media about abusive, dangerous conditions at the hotel.tucson.comSix key points on the ‘retaliatory’ arrest of a Phoenix man deported to AfricaThe Arizona Daily Star has been reporting on the plight of dozens of people imprisoned at a decommissioned hotel in Equatorial Guinea, including one man who grew up in Phoenix, 310167
Norm Borden @normbord.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Seems like a gangland drive by killing, doesn't it? Are there data indicationg what affect these extra judicial killing have on illicit drug use? other than possibly raising lil' Peter's testosterone level. 000
Reposted by Norm BordenThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026“Whistleblower who flagged Lutnick’s links to Epstein dies… ex British banker who spent more than 35 years working in financial markets has died by suicide…Simon Andriesz was previously a managing director at Wall St firm where Lutnick was CEO…” www.thebanker.com/content/0228... 30831971587
Reposted by Norm BordenJenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Lula (president of Brazil) “asked the court to investigate possible support from the Rockbridge Network, a [Peter Thiel-backed] conservative U.S. donor network co-founded by…JD Vance. It said a political organizer tied to the group works at Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign headquarters...” 10/4/26 …1/courthousenews.comLula seeks probe into possible US election interferenceLula’s coalition asked Brazil’s top electoral court to investigate actions benefiting Flávio Bolsonaro, while the Workers’ Party sought a Federal Police inquiry from the Supreme Court. 461211609
Reposted by Norm BordenJenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 05/10/202616/ Did u notice that Abbottoy plans to see Curtis Yarvin at the conference? 1142
Reposted by Norm BordenJenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026More evidence of the alliance between Tech Bros & Theo Bros. Joshua Abbottoy — Founder of Ridge Runner, which is building Christian communities in Appalachia—will attend Balaji’s “network state” conference. (Abbottoy is also Managing Director of New Founding—backed by Thiel ally Marc Andreeessen) 1/ 719795
Reposted by Norm BordenBanned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org 5019591030
Reposted by Norm BordenTom Carter @thcarter123.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Federalist Society circa 1788. 1127
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Trump is holding the G7 at his own golf resort so he can shovel more money from the US treasury into his private pocket, and collect from other governments, too. This time no one says a word about it, even though everyone thinks it's record-breaking corruption and sleaze.nytimes.comHow Trump Moved Ethical Lines With His Ads, Businesses and SummitsThe president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms. 33555251
Norm Borden @normbord.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It must take considerable courage to go under the knife with an ICE-approved surgeon and anethesiologist. 000
Reposted by Norm BordenChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 04/10/2026This one aged like fine red wine. As true today as it was in 2016. 6568155
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Gideon Levy: A wicked man prospers because he is Jewish; a righteous man suffers because he is Palestinian. Could anything be more surreal than ex-cons defeating an innocent man in the High Court of Justice, and all because of an opinion piece? www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026...haaretz.comOpinion | In Israel's Supreme Court, thoughtcrime depends on whether you're Jewish or ArabA wicked man prospers because he is Jewish; a righteous man suffers because he is Palestinian. Could anything be more surreal than ex-cons defeating an innocent man in the High Court of Justice, and a... 14016
Reposted by Norm BordenRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026www.nola.com/news/courts/...nola.comHow ICE plans to speed deportations by holding children, families beside a Louisiana airportGovernment documents, interviews with officials and public testimony shed new light on day-to-day operations within the controversial new facility designed to hold undocumented women, families and una... 23690398
Reposted by Norm BordenBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026White Sox win. Pope happy. 1234825
Reposted by Norm BordenMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Georgia’s election board asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a leading nonpartisan voter roll maintenance program, potentially adding yet another probe based on hyper-partisan conspiracy theories to the department’s portfolio. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comGeorgia’s GOP-controlled election board wants DOJ to investigate nonpartisan voter roll maintenance programDespite his request for a federal investigation into ERIC, the board's executive director appeared to know very little about the organization during a meeting earlier this week. 351255548
Reposted by Norm BordenThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 03/10/2026"The first shot takes the [sic] Melanie in the neck, below her covid mask. The second in the head, above her covid mask. Blood SPLATTERS on her PASSENGER’s (40s, female, overweight) forehead and matching covid mask." The film absolutely nobody asked for:lnk.thebulwark.comThe Daily Wire Is Quietly Shooting a Pro-ICE Movie. We Got the Script.Locals aren’t happy about the film’s take on the ICE shooting of Renée Good. 86722
Reposted by Norm BordenBrennan Center @brennancenter.org · 03/10/2026The Supreme Court works best when its composition reflects the broader political system. Term limits and regularized appointments for the justices would help make that happen. bit.ly/3TARNHibrennancenter.orgHow to Fix the Supreme Court’s Design FlawHistory suggests that giving each president equal influence over the Court’s makeup could produce a healthier institution. 79645
Reposted by Norm BordenThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 03/10/2026David Robinson, who worked on OpenAI’s safety team, resigned from the company this week. “I believe we need to look deeper than specific rules or new laws. We need to talk about culture,” he writes:bit.lyI Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is BrokenThe industry’s approach to safety will guarantee more failures unless something changes. 77531
Reposted by Norm BordenIrishStar.com @irishstar.com · 03/10/2026Melania Trump will have to watch out as Lauren Sanchez is eyeing up her role as first lady, according to reports.irishstar.comLauren Sanchez eyeing Melania Trump's job - she 'loves idea of President Bezos' 374
Reposted by Norm BordenAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/10/2026Alito weighs retirement. We MUST win the Senate so we can block any Trump judicial nominee. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...politico.comJustice Alito confirms he is considering retirementThe conservative Supreme Court justice said in a CBS News interview that he’ll revisit the issue next year. 26444541270
Reposted by Norm BordenDemocracy Matters! @democracymatters.bsky.social · 03/10/2026She seems nice... Vile Image Emerges of New White House Press Aide www.thedailybeast.com/vile-image-e... #WhiteHouse #BeniRaeHarmony #USPolthedailybeast.comVile Image Emerges of New White House Press AideThe president’s newest mouthpiece, 24, has posed with a rifle while wearing a shirt with a nasty message about a Trump rival. 131
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Noah Feldman: “The disaster being created by today’s conservative justices isn’t motivated by a liking for Trump’s personal style of governance. It’s driven by their blind adherence to the foolish dogma of originalism.” I'm skeptical of the idea that there is a dogma of originalism at all.nybooks.comEradicating the ‘Fourth Branch’ | Noah FeldmanBy ending the independence of federal agencies, the Supreme Court has taken another step toward the creation of an elected presidential dictatorship. 105816
Reposted by Norm BordenBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 03/10/2026From the Premier League to the NBA, the power of private equity in the sports industry keeps growing. Is that a good thing? 🎧 Tune in on October 6 at 11am ET: bloom.bg/3VrXsQL 551
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Mishandling appropriated funds in this manner is a felony.nytimes.comNational Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by CongressThe move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants. 10331168
Reposted by Norm BordenScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Bari Weiss' rules: Netanyahu comes on CBS News whenever he likes, and talks as much as he likes. It's called the Likud Evening News, after all. 64519
Reposted by Norm BordenAdam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Trump wants the Supreme Court to rule that DHS can imprison-indefinitely-immigrants who enter the US illegally He wants ICE to arrest millions of migrants and keep them incarcerated-maybe for years-until they can be deported Even if they have legal status In violation of their due process rights 67785468
Reposted by Norm BordenMother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/10/2026Utah Governor Spencer Cox is touring national TV, preaching political depolarization to sell his new book. But back home, his approval ratings have plunged 23 points since April. Turns out, enacting one of the country’s most extreme book-banning measures doesn't exactly make you a unifier. 815245
Reposted by Norm BordenGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 03/10/2026Our reporters will answer your questions on the cost of the war, how it's affecting Trump and more live in a Q&A on Tuesday 6 October. You can also send us questions ahead of time 👉 www.theguardian.com/us-news... 085