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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4h
“Originalism is an incoherent doctrine. It allows you to prove anything. Thus what it amounts to is a ritual invocation of the Founders, gesturing at this or that piece of text, before delivering whatever conclusion was approved on Fox News the night before.” www.liberalcurrents.com/we-have-no-s...
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We Have No Supreme Court
The philosophical incoherence of originalism prevents the Court from performing its core functions as a supreme court.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h
The Trump administration’s talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives with ties to the two main U.S. negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 3h
The median of the wealth held by 65-plus Americans is 47x that of the 18–34 cohort. Yet, most old Americans are living modestly or struggling because just 20% of senior households control nearly 90% of senior-held wealth. trib.al/O6QCWDN
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 3h
You can't get anyone in political media to say it plainly, but GOP strategy for several decades now has been built around the fact that its core goals/policies are *wildly unpopular*. Everything depends on a) polluting the information environment, b) cementing unfair structural advantages, & c) $$$.
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 3h
✅ Generating power ✅ Protecting against drought ✅ Delivering clean water It's not too good to be true! It's the kind of conservation engineering that California is pioneering! I'm working on legislation to promote these cutting-edge designs nationwide. www.kqed.org/science/2002...
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Here’s What California Is Learning From Solar Panels Built Over Irrigation Canals | KQED
California solar panels tower over canals in Turlock, proving to save water, produce clean energy and improve local water quality.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 3h
This breathtaking NYT story about Trump's Russian entanglements includes three people who've been part of the operation to cultivate Trump since 2015: Bryan Lanza, Sheikh Tahoon, and Kirill Dmitriev. This is literally the culmination of the original plan. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 4h
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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Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 5h
64% of US adults say it is bad for democracy
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Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 6h
The New York Times has a choice of whether to cover Trumpism as A) an amusing and colorful example of the oddity of American politics, or B) an existential threat to the future of everyone you know and love. Over and over, they choose A. They trivialize themselves.
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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 6h
Corruption all the way down
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16h
Emily Marris bought raw milk from a farm recommended to her on Facebook. After her 17-month-old drank it, the toddler contracted E. coli and nearly died. Despite knowing this, the farmer continued advertising “raw goat milk from a clean tested herd.”
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A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.
California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But...
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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 15h
Khashoggi's assassination was in hindsight one of the highly salient norm-shattering moments of impunity that helped recalibrate contemporary expectations for outrageous crimes: if you're rich & powerful enough, in the words of the President of the United States, "they just let you do it"
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 19h
I dare AG Sulzberger and Joe Kahn to read this paragraph and tell me any of it is inaccurate — and then tell me they still think both-sidesing is a morally defensible thing to do and that history will look kindly upon them.
Partisan polarization is not the greatest threat to U.S. democracy, but a symptom of a deeper struggle over who belongs and deserves equal rights. Rapid gains by racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ citizens have produced an ethnonationalist backlash whose adherents now wield
disproportionate power through the Republican Party. This conflict has intensified partisan animosity and moral disengagement, but a "both sides" diagnosis obscures the asymmetry between a faction seeking to reverse social progress and those resisting it. Polarization is therefore less the disease than democracy's immune response to an unpopular, antidemocratic movement.
Suppressing that response in the name of civility would only strengthen the movement and imperil pluralistic self-government. The United States can still become its most inclusive democracy, but only if leaders defend equal rights and voters hold accountable those who will not.
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CNN @cnn.com · 19h
A CNN investigation has found that while Jared Kushner acted as a key Middle East peace negotiator, his private equity firm held the largest stake in an Israeli company backing businesses tied to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including its largest arms manufacturer. cnn.it/4AIwBQs
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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 22h
11% of Trump’s 2024 voters now regret their vote. Democrats don’t need them all. They need 1 in 10. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 22h
A perfect pretext for impeachment does not exis—
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 22h
Unless Congress reclaims its power, this will just become the new normal. A good first step would be to impeach Vought. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The 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.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 02/10/2026
The Democratic base is eager to see Trump held accountable for some of his actions, and congressional investigators are quietly preparing for next year, @mviser.bsky.social reports:
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The Democratic Playbook for Investigating Trump
Congressional oversight committees are quietly preparing for next year.
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Jeff (Hot Type) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Guardian is stingy with its stars. Here's five of them for "You Can See Everything" You Can See Everything review – Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes doc is a modern masterpiece of deceit www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oc...
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You Can See Everything review – Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes doc is a modern masterpiece of deceit
No spoilers here – TV’s grand illusionist meets his match when he moves in with Theranos founder and her family
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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Scientists Invent Underwater Umbrellas to Protect Coral Reefs—and It Appears to Be Working gizmodo.com/scientists-i...
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Scientists Invent Underwater Umbrellas to Protect Coral Reefs—and It Appears to Be Working
The world's coral reefs are in crisis, but a crafty solution could help.
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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Seems a company trying to build a nuclear-powered data center in Utah is attempting to reassure residents by saying “physics can’t fail.” Asserting this within 1000 words of the term “nuclear” should be as illegal about making bomb jokes on a plane.
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
He’s going to use nukes before it’s all over. People need to wake up
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/10/2026
Americans are paying millions for a batch of pro-Trump ads | Margaret Sullivan
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Americans are paying millions for a batch of pro-Trump ads | Margaret Sullivan
The spots, including a recycled campaign ad, are funded by taxpayers and present the president as a hero
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
Trump: "They came up with the word 'affordability' ... it's phony" (Note that the crowd isn't into Trump's affordability denialism at all)
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A new survey finds large majorities of Democratic AND Republican voters support capping prescription drug costs, banning surprise medical bills, and stopping corporate investors from buying up homes. @bedoyausa.bsky.social explains how economic populism can reshape our politics.
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Is It Time For A Populist Revolution? (Ft. Alvaro Bedoya)
Donald Trump wants you to think that the least powerful people in this country are the most responsible for your problem
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
Arlington Cemetery is hallowed ground. A final resting place for our fallen heroes who were brave enough to serve. How dare this five-time draft dodger dishonor them by trying to erect a monument to his own vanity? Veterans will not let him get away with it.
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Somehow not everyone is aware of fact alluded to below. So one more time: John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett were all on GWBush 2000 'Florida Recount' team. (Which made GWB first prez in 112 yrs to 'win' after losing popular vote. Now they 'impartially' rule on our future.)
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 01/10/2026
Polling shows the president in free fall. Unfortunately, a number of his most reactionary policies still have disturbing levels of support. trib.al/7HqlQ1l
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America Has Turned on Trump. But Has It Really Said No to Fascism?
Polling shows the president in free fall. Unfortunately, a number of his most reactionary policies still have disturbing levels of support.
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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 01/10/2026
The Kennedy Center was financially stable before Trump took over. Since then, Trump and his handpicked board have driven away donors and audiences, gutted staff, drained reserves, and piled on debt—while claiming they inherited a failing institution. The record says otherwise.
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The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.
The Post examined 15 years of the institution’s financial records to see why it went south after the president took over
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2026
Breaking news: The family of Renée Good has sued the U.S. and officials for her death. “Renee’s death was not an accident,” lawyers for Good’s family said, adding its aim was to “silence anyone who dared to raise their voice in protest.”
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Renée Good’s family sues Trump officials, saying death was ‘not an accident’
The death of the mother of three sparked protests and scrutiny over how federal officers are using force against both immigrants and protesters.
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Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Three billionaires gave more than 90 percent of the money raised by Representative Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for governor of Wisconsin" Tom Tiffany is the most bought and paid for candidate we've ever seen in Wisconsin. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/u...
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3 Billionaires Have Largely Funded Republican Nominee for Wisconsin Governor (Gift Article)
Under its current rules, Wisconsin has not had a race in which a small number of donors have made up such a large share of a campaign’s funding.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Do you remember when we had conflict of interest policies?
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 01/10/2026
A new Quinnipiac poll shows that Trump is more toxic for the GOP than we thought. trib.al/i6rYWv9
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Trump TV Ads Backfire as New Poll Shows He’s Shockingly Toxic for GOP
As the saga around Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads grows more absurd, the author of a piece exploring Trumpian propaganda explains why no amount of disinfo can protect the GOP from Trump.
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Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
After nearly two years of claims on Fox News that Trump’s deportation operations were targeting the “worst of the worst,” the administration acknowledged that it's attempting to go after every person it thinks is in the U.S. without authorization.
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Fox News has spent almost two years claiming Trump’s deportations are targeting “the worst of the worst.” The administration just contradicted that narrative.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
TIME: You said you might annihilate Iran TRUMP: Yeah, I would do that. It's possible. TIME: How can the president of peace be calling for annihilation of an entire people? TRUMP: Bc by annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world. With Iran, I don't think you could ever have peace.
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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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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“I'm not worried the Democrats will lose the midterms. I'm worried they'll win and use their normal ploy of installing a rotating villain to torpedo the vote as soon as something good and productive is about to happen.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=zswl...
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Trump Created a CRISIS that Half the Country Doesn't Know About! (feat. Sarah Kendzior)
YouTube video by The Mark Thompson Show
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 01/10/2026
"It is utterly shocking that the American military is facing its most consequential defeat in several generations because it has not adapted to a revolution in military affairs and Pentagon leadership is worried about...testosterone levels in the ranks."
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Trump’s Forever War Is Sucking the Life Out of Him
If it bleeds, we can kill it.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 01/10/2026
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by Newsom
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$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by Newsom
California voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I never ever thought I would see such a dangerous unhinged psychopath running the US military. We’ve had some bad ones, but never like this.
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Andrea Chalupa @andreachalupa.com · 01/10/2026
Putin and Trump belong in hell. Until then, help Ukraine survive a brutal winter. Join Razom x Gaslit Nation’s Oct 15 speakeasy benefit. Live French music. Good food. Inspiring conversation. Join the party in NYC or virtually. Get a tax deductible ticket www.eventbrite.com/e/people-pow...
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People Power: Ukraine’s “Unreasonable” Women
A live Gaslit Nation taping at Razom celebrating Ukrainian women, with a preview of Andrea Chalupa’s new book and live jazz.
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Taking government money to broadcast propaganda is being an accessory to a crime, not to mention an obscenity. Hard no.
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-associated death as outbreak continues. Cases in the state, home to the country’s largest ongoing measles outbreak, have climbed to 943 across 39 counties. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-associated death as outbreak continues
Cases in the state, home to the country’s largest ongoing measles outbreak, have climbed to 943 across 39 counties.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
The fact is Trump not only lost his war but it's the biggest L the US has taken at least since Vietnam. Our bases are destroyed & abandoned, Iran is emboldened, China is toying w/ us. Hegseth & co want to move on to culture war slop, but they got routed & we'll be dealing w/repercussions for decades
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 01/10/2026
AI should expand opportunity, not come at the expense of workers. That's why I just signed first-in-the-nation laws to protect California workers as businesses adopt AI.
Governor Newsom signs new, first-in-the-nation protections for California workers, creating stronger safeguards for AI involvement in healthcare and building stronger trust and transparency for people using AI.
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Route60Plus @route60plus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals,” said Secretary of War PETE HEGSETH of the people who he believes have no place in the military. Oh? How about NO stupid people with Islamophobic and white supremacist tattoos?… #Blues
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026
I for one think it’s bad that the president can just say crazy stuff all day every day and 99% of it doesn’t make the news because we’ve normalized having an insane president
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Mike Johnson says that growing public opposition to data centers, which are increasing water pollution and electricity bills, is a "Chinese psyop." He's out of touch with the American people. Watch.
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Donald Trump and Republicans have broken every promise they made. Make your plan to vote them out on or before November 3 at IWillVote.com.
A graphic featuring an image of a sweaty, tired looking Donald Trump. Text overlaid reads, "Trump's broken promises." Text below lists all of the promises Trump lied about: No new wars, releasing the Epstein files, $5,000 DOGE checks, cheap gas, $2,000 tariff refund checks, lower grocery costs, draining the swap, Make America Healthy Again, Make America Great Again.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is an example of why Donald Trump is just a simple-minded bought-and-paid-for stooge for tech when he talks about AI being self-regulating.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 30/09/2026
I’m signing legislation to strengthen independent journalism and help qualifying local news organizations hire and retain journalists in California. A free press isn't supposed to make government comfortable, it’s supposed to make government accountable.
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