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Steve Wolfram

@stevewolfram.bsky.social
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Boomer (Gen Jones). Retired DC Manager. Progressive, straight, LGBTQ+ ally, married 25+ years, no children. 6 on the Dawkins Scale. WXRT/SiriusXM FirstWave. Occasionally absolutely clueless. Recovery 30+ years. F-bombs are likely

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T. A. D. @artinthehouse.bsky.social · 9h
Eric looks like a simpleton. His line of questioning proved it.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Ms. Klobuchar suggested that Mr. Schmitt’s accusation was rooted in the senator’s confusion between the “Hawks” of Atlanta and the “Hawkeyes” of Iowa. Mr. Schmitt declared that he still stood by calling Mr. Smith a “dirtbag,” then left the hearing." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rahm and Kamala are welcome. AOC not so much. So many Democrats looking to the past instead of the future. www.axios.com/2026/09/27/s...
axios.com
Swing-state Democrats shun AOC in fall campaigns
The snubs could hurt AOC's standing as a potential contender for president in 2028.
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Mingomonk @mingomonk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is BULLSHIT!! COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...
nytimes.com
Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is appalling. Even for MAGA www.salon.com/2026/09/25/c...
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Clavicular's charges shows the real danger of MAGA manhood
Long before his arrest for rape, the looksmaxxing star built a brand based on contempt for women
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A neat clip www.facebook.com/reel/1068466...
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Republicans Try to Be Just the Right Amount of Racist
They want their candidates to be subtle about their bigotry - but not too subtle.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/09/2026
Ossoff: "What did they spend the most political capital trying to do over the last 18 months? Cover up the Epstein files. They worked harder to cover up the Epstein files than they ever did to lower grocery prices."
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I don't care what the polls say. I'll be shocked if Talarico wins. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Does James Talarico Have a Chance?
Democrats for decades have been seeing a “blue Texas” on the horizon. They have paid for it dearly. But they’re trying something new this time.
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another Democratic Underground cartoon
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Marco Rubio: “Iranians are radical religious lunatics.” Also: Have you met Paula White, the White House faith advisor?
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Donald Trump is inarguably weak and small. His ego is easily bruised; his feelings are easily hurt. He’s been this way for a long time, and as Americans living in the Trump era, we’ve all come to see how deeply insecure, petty and vengeful he can be." chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
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Press will prevail against Trump's attacks
Trying to punish or sideline the press will not change the fact that Donald Trump and the Republicans are in deep trouble.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Best thing I've read in weeks www.levernews.com/how-status-q...
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How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump
A new study suggests Democrats’ broken promises won’t just cost them elections — they could fuel an even more dangerous MAGA backlash.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Mitch McConnell made more while missing from the Senate than many Kentuckians earn all year
Mitch McConnell collected $43,500 in Senate pay during a 92-day absence while missing 60 votes and giving Kentuckians few answers on his return
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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SATURDAY SCOREBOARD: Canada Left, Europe Cheered, And Trump Lost In Every Way Imaginable In The Worst Week Of His Life
The MAGA/Trump Death Rattle Is Getting Loud. Welcome to the 10 biggest stories of the week, as decided by you. They all point to one thing. Armageddon in MAGAVILLE.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Anybody surprised? thenationaldesk.com/news/america...
thenationaldesk.com
A third of Americans cannot name all three branches of government: survey
About one third of Americans cannot name the three branches of government, according to a survey conducted last month.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'll be shocked if rates are raised today. Even more shocked if Warsh votes to raise them www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
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Fed Readies for Momentous Rate Decision
The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, less than two months before the midterm elections.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If Susan Collins is the soul of the Senate, then the Senate's soul is evil and ignorant thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), a prominent centrist who left the Democratic Party at the end of his Senate career, has endorsed Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), praising her as the “soul of the Se…
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The stench of corruption is overwhelming www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If the Fed has to raise rates this week, it will be due solely to the foreign and domestic policy of Trump and the Republican Party. They will, as always, lash out at others and attempt to shift blame. But it is a straight line between their policies and rates rising.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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New report finds 35% of Chicago households don’t have sufficient food
The Greater Chicago Food Depository and NORC at the University of Chicago surveyed Chicago residents this summer, finding that food insecurity is particularly pronounced on the city’s South Side.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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25 years after 9/11, the GOP has never been more anti-Muslim
The GOP wants America to fear Muslims.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...
chicago.suntimes.com
Review sentencing of violence survivors who defended themselves
Don't criminalize domestic violence survivors. Also, postpartum illnesses, polluters, absenteeism, healthcare workers and football.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Federal budget deficit hits $2 trillion in first 11 months of FY2026 | Fox Business share.google/JiKqJly9i97Z...
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Federal budget deficit reaches $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The CBO reports the federal budget deficit hit $2 trillion as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid spending surged alongside rising debt costs.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
James Talarico calls out Ken Paxton for repeatedly refusing to debate him. Paxton is so corrupt — and such a coward! 👀 PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE.
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 09/09/2026
Report that Netanyahu was warned before October 7 triggers political earthquake in Israel
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Report that Netanyahu was warned before October 7 triggers political earthquake in Israel
An investigation published by 'Haaretz' claims the Israeli prime minister was informed by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, 10 days before the attack, that Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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How Christians can fight back against Christian nationalism
A new book argues the future of democracy depends on a segment of American Christians. What should they do?
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Friedman is not exaggerating. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/o...
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Opinion | Democracy Is on the Ballot in Both America’s and Israel’s Elections (Gift Article)
Israel and the United States each hold elections one week apart in the fall. The fate of their democracies lies in the balance.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
And Giuliani, who we now know lied about the poisonous environmental danger from 9/11—adding to the death count—should be banned from attending the 9/11 memorial.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In the words of John Fugelsang, "Has the apocalypse started?" Mike Huckabee criticizing Israel? And it's most radical citizens? thehill.com/policy/inter...
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Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, on Wednesday called Israeli settler violence in the West Bank an “act of terror,” condemning their actions. Huckabee said his visit was for the U.S. ci…
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
More demented lies. how can anyone support this? (From @acyn.bsky.social )
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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A federal judge just discovered a whole new way to place ICE above the law
Texas is where MAGA goes to escape the rule of law.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed
A Democratic fundraiser on how the candidate’s charm offensive is going.
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S.E. Danesti @seedanesti.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The President of the United States is a traitor and a rapist.
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Daniel @dandig39.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I don’t know why the Associated Press thinks a regime that lives by the lie is telling the truth this time.
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Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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The real reason Trump won again —and why his power is waning
Robert Reich explains how a decades-long economic trick fueled the rise of Trumpism—and why the tide is finally turning.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This is the most anti-science administration in US History. Why the hell are they launching a space telescope? It's not like it's going to discover anything they'd believe www.npr.org/2026/08/30/n...
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'A glorious dawn launch': NASA's newest space telescope has left the Earth
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit I wonder if the Russian spy chief responded with an equally blunt (and bleak) assessment of the US' idiotic war in Iraq. I'd rate the Iraq fiasco as the more lost cause. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/u...
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C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
63 years ago today - Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a Dream" Speech. Certainly among the most inspirational speeches ever given. A shame we have still fallen so far short of his dream www.npr.org/2010/01/18/1...
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Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety
Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report
Newly obtained records indicate health secretary lied about Samoa trip during Senate confirmation hearings last year
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Nick Varga @karaoke-god.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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The bizarre roots of Trump’s trade war on Canada
I asked around, and nobody really wants this.
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Justin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
👇 vote.org
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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The Wrong Kind of American
The Trump White House needed me—until the fact that I am trans became public.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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A Reminder that Launching a Trade War With Canada is Galactically Stupid
This makes no economic sense, no political sense, and no strategic sense.
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A fantastic life story www.salon.com/2026/08/25/d...
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Dolly Parton, American hero and icon of inclusion, dies at 80 - Salon.com
Social media explodes in grief at passing of singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and absolute legend
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Steve Wolfram @stevewolfram.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A scathing, yet accurate, essay about the Roberts (kangaroo) Court www.vox.com/politics/500...
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Trump’s new attempt to seize control of the Federal Reserve, explained
This completely unnecessary showdown was brought to you by an incompetent Supreme Court.
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