Reposted by Russ HewettAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/08/2026It's hard to fathom that anyone thinks ICE can be reformed or retrained. ICE needs to be dismantled and then cauterized so it can't grow back. #AbolishICE 87186573768
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 08/08/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comGreenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drillIsland’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling 000
Reposted by Russ HewettThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 04/08/2026"The case before the Hawaii Supreme Court did not warrant such an impassioned condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court. But Associate Justice Todd Eddins and his colleagues wanted to send a message to the country." And so they did. ICYMI @kimwehle.bsky.social:lnk.thebulwark.comA Blistering Critique of the Roberts Court, From Hawaii’s Supreme CourtIn an extraordinary opinion, the state justices accuse the SCOTUS majority of undermining democracy. 315653
Reposted by Russ HewettAri Berman @ariberman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Trump was in charge in 2020 when all the foreign interference he alleges happened 281826397
Reposted by Russ HewettAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/07/2026Ossoff: "Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year-old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control & the cost of living continues to rise.." 10313267810169
Reposted by Russ HewettSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 17/06/2026Back in February, I asked a Trump nominee about this EXACT possibility & he dodged my questions. Just as I said back then, this whole process is corrupt to its core. Trump's admin is effectively trying to boost his own family's tainted crypto company. Unprecedented corruption.notus.orgTrump’s Family Crypto Firm Is Expected to Get Federal Banking PrivilegesTrump-appointed bank regulators’ crypto-friendly approach is likely to extend to World Liberty Financial, despite ethics concerns. 36878337
Reposted by Russ HewettTim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026The world's first trillionaire did this 13363042318
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 07/06/2026He has no evidence of fraud. He never has. Over 60 court cases lost. Giuliani disbarred. He’s pathetic. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettMatthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 31/05/2026on this day 105 years ago in 1921 the Tulsa Race Massacre began when white supremacists destroyed Tulsa's Greenwood district. This group of citizens destroyed 35 blocks of "Black Wall Street", killed 300, and left 10,000 Black citizens homeless. 40988546
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 31/05/2026So sad. Chet and Dave have pulled out of the Freedom 250 Concert. 031
Reposted by Russ HewettGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 25/05/2026He's completely incompetent, even apart from being deranged. 28181532575
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Immediately after the Christian Nationalists had their big Rededicate 250 rally, calling on God to “heal the land” Trump’s Thug Fund hits with the biggest corruption scandal in US history. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettSarah Longwell @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Surprise! Donald Trump is lying so he can give your tax money to J6ers. 19562148
Reposted by Russ HewettBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 19/05/2026"Trump is trying to create a new status quo where his single say-so is enough to overturn the will of two thirds of Congress on all spending matters. It’s un-American. It’s emperor stuff. If they had a shred of dignity left, they’d impeach the son of a bitch today." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...open.substack.comHow to Rob Taxpayers of $1.8 Billion Without Really TryingStart by completely bypassing Congress and the Constitution. 371142295
Reposted by Russ HewettMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 20/05/2026Sen. Warren: The whole idea that your taxpayer dollars are going to do what? Fund the guys that beat up police officers? Fund the guys that rioted to stop the transfer of power? Fund anybody that Donald Trump wants? This is corruption with capital letters and flashing lights and fireworks going off. 1172170666
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Asked how much Americans’ financial situations were motivating him to make a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters on May 12, 2026: “Not even a little bit. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.” 000
Reposted by Russ HewettHeather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026The president’s mental health is a global crisis. 20938831133
Reposted by Russ HewettSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Yesterday morning, I wrote about how #SCOTUS keeps *choosing* to inject itself into politics. Then, the Court did it again last night—clearing the way for Alabama to re-draw its maps *this* cycle, even though it allowed Alabama to use old, unlawful maps in 2022: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p... 39954312
Reposted by Russ HewettJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 12/05/2026You’ve probably had your limit at this point, please read this explanation of what happened yesterday and share it widely. It’s more important than ever to make sure people understand why we have to vote for democracy and we have to get started now if we want to be able to vote. 8125791360
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 09/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/thedownb...open.substack.comHow Virginia Democrats can overturn the redistricting ruling: Retire the Supreme CourtThe state Constitution gives lawmakers complete latitude to set the judicial retirement age. They should use it. 000
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 29/04/202617 Years. 17 Years until the US becomes a majority minority country. The Supreme Court’s demolition of the Voting Rights Act today is an attempt to keep power in the hands of white people, but the Supreme Court can’t strike down demographics. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026by my tally we are now spending ~$2B to companies to NOT build more energy infrastructure. in the middle of an energy crisis 32874332959
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 28/04/2026This indictment of Jim Comey (for a photo of sea shells spelling out 8647) is the definition of stupidity, malevolence, absurdity and is the most moronic abuse of power in my lifetime…over 70 years. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21/04/2026Seems to me like Trump is desperately begging Iran to sign a replica of the Obama JCPOA he tore up. All for the low low price of thousands dead, global instability, high energy prices, and a toll on ships through the once-free strait of Hormuz. 21452881411
Reposted by Russ HewettChristopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 08/04/2026In January, the Under Secretary of War summoned Pope Leo XIV’s then-cardinal ambassador to the United States — and delivered a lecture. America, Colby and his colleagues told the cardinal, has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.substack.comThe Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV’s Ambassador With the Avignon PapacyThe Free Press has documented a closed-door Pentagon meeting in which a senior Trump official lectured Pope Leo XIV’s ambassador on American military supremacy. 631286405
Reposted by Russ HewettDiana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 08/04/2026None of this can be sustained. We can't live like this for the next thirty months. We can't even live like this for the next two weeks. He's created massive social trauma on a global scale. The people of the United States owe it to the planet to remove him from office. 422467
Reposted by Russ HewettJohn Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026I prefer presidents who don’t threaten to end civilizations. 18297651802
Reposted by Russ HewettIlhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Sickeningly evil. Donald Trump must be impeached. When will it be enough for my Republican colleagues to grow spines and remove him from office? 49997371863
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 05/04/2026So, Vance is saying that US students aren’t smart enough to compete. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettBarb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 05/04/2026I try to avoid taking the bait and amplifying a message that is posted with an obvious desire to divide and conquer, but every voter needs to see this one. This man is unfit for office. 1233157709
Reposted by Russ HewettAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 27/03/2026The DOW is down 5,000 points since Pam Bondi's testimony (PBT). 1052552656
Reposted by Russ HewettAlexander Chee @alexanderchee.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Time sensitive: this is the last day to submit comments opposing the Bureau of Land Management's clearcutting of Oregon's ancient forests. This is a tool that educates you on just how diabolical it is, and it helps you submit your comment. morethanjustparks.com/oregon-old-g...morethanjustparks.comBLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great ForestsThere's a kind of forest in western Oregon that you feel before you understand. The BLM just gave the timber industry permission to tear it all down. 2813131397
Reposted by Russ HewettJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Noem’s Ad Procurement Scandal Was Just The Tip of the Iceberg talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/noems-a...talkingpointsmemo.comNoem’s Ad Procurement Scandal Was Just The Tip of the IcebergThis story is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news... 727571
Reposted by Russ HewettSeth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 17/03/2026I was born three days later than I should have been because my mom had to hold me in while searching frantically for her lost drivers license so she’d be allowed to give birth. 1133211407
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 17/03/2026I don’t think “love your enemies” includes asking God to kill them. 000
Reposted by Russ Hewett60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 15/03/2026His team determined that nine Iranian ships switched off their location transponders and passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed to all other boats. cbsn.ws/4selev3 0178
Reposted by Russ HewettAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Luttig: Every single time Donald Trump opens his mouth or takes an action, the American people are forced to go into court and litigate. That’s the tragic place America finds itself in today. It is only the Supreme Court that is standing in the way of the American people saving their country. 23772232687
Reposted by Russ HewettQuinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Oh my god he admit it bsky.app/profile/atru... 35640157
Russ Hewett @rhewett.bsky.social · 12/03/2026What incredible arrogance by someone with such little knowledge. 000
Reposted by Russ HewettBrad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12/03/2026I can't even find the words to express how repugnant and despicable this post is. People who spew such Islamophobic bile don't belong in the United States Congress. The job of elected officials is to combat hate, not fan its flames. (1/2) 1056188413406
Reposted by Russ HewettChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Please please read this from the archbishop of Chicago www.archchicago.org/statement/-/...archchicago.orgStatement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, “A Call to Conscience” - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC PortalAs more than 1,000 Iranian men, women and children lay dead after days of bombardment from U.S. and Israeli missiles, the official White House X account on Thursday evening posted a video of scenes fr... 16457572216
Reposted by Russ HewettNPR @npr.org · 08/03/2026He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers. n.pr/4sy0uhEn.prU.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of AmericaHe declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers. 16842251462
Reposted by Russ HewettGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Crucial and powerful essay by @virginiaheffernan.bsky.social. Lest we forget. www.thenerve.news/p/epstein-bi...thenerve.newsThe billionaires' eugenics project: how Epstein infiltrated Harvard, muzzled the humanities and preached master-race scienceEdge - Jeffrey Epstein's favourite intellectual salon - was sold to me as a gathering of the world's finest minds, writes Virginia Heffernan. The files reveal it was something far darker: a decades-lo... 18359189
