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Chris Walker

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Journalist since '03. News writer for Truthout.org. Lifetime Wisconsinite, which is obvious by my cheesy posts. Tips 'n such to: chris@truthout.org

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 11h
Reminder: Hegseth's "no beardo" policy is just his not-so-subtle way to push out Black troops.
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If only Pete Hegseth's military shaving crusade was just stupid
Hegseth knows damn well who he's pushing out: Black troops.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 17h
Allowing industries to regulate themselves rarely works out... truthout.org/articles/tru... #AI #artificialintelligence #DonaldTrump #politics #uspolitics
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Trump Rejects AI Regulation as Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary “Self-Policing” Accord
Critics warn that self-regulation isn’t enough to prevent AI models from making disastrous mistakes in the future.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine thinking this idea will somehow *help* Republicans 🤣 truthout.org/articles/joh...
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Johnson’s Message to Midterm Voters? GOP Will Keep Doing “What We Have Been Doing” If They Win
Polling data indicates that likely voters want change, not more of the same, as the Speaker of the House is promising.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I asked an AI chatbot today about recent polling data, to test the idea of it being "super" instead of "artificial." The "super intelligent" bot gave me the wrong numbers.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AI School Praised by McMahon Reportedly Does “More Harm Than Good” for Students truthout.org/articles/ai-...
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AI School Praised by Education Secretary McMahon Reportedly Does “More Harm Than Good” for Students
“Accuracy of the content provided by the [AI] is a concern,” read an internal assessment of Alpha School’s lessons.
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just a reminder that this is the same Sen. Schmitt who repeatedly claimed that Chief Judge Boasberg was receiving a disproportionate share of Trump-related cases because he confused the D.C. Superior Court (which has 62 judges) with the D.C. district court (which has 15).
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What I wrote today (links in the replies)
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's against the law for anyone to use taxpayer dollars to fund political ads. Trump believes he's above the law. How will Congress respond to this egregious action? truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Government-Funded Political Ads Could Be Grounds for Impeachment, Former WH Ethics Lawyer Says
The White House maintains that the pro-Trump ads paid for by the government are merely “public service announcements.”…
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Climate Crisis Made Rare East Coast Nor’easter Up to 50 Times More Likely
Massive rainfall, heavy flooding, high wind speeds, and tall ocean waves were all reported due to the storm.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Wisconsin things...
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Check out the FIRST episode of the Four Freedoms Democracy Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/4jvF...
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"What Are the Four Freedoms?" Or: "Your Typical Intro Episode"
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Truthout @truthout.org · 25/09/2026
The DHS falsely claimed there were nearly 16,000 noncitizen residents registered to vote in Nevada, a number that dropped to 185, and eventually to zero, just weeks after Trump cited the claim during a campaign rally in a push to purge several states’ voter rolls.
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DHS Claim of 16,000 Noncitizen Voters in Nevada Falls to Zero After State Inquiry
“DHS has still not provided evidence” to back their claims, one state official noted.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/09/2026
It'll be the 5-year anniversary of PN on Oct. 5! Going independent was the best career decision I've made but it wouldn't be possible without paid subscribers. I'm currently offering yearly subs to PN for $40, or 16¢ per edition. If you appreciate my coverage, please support my work by signing up!
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Check out the FIRST episode of the Four Freedoms Democracy Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/4jvF...
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"What Are the Four Freedoms?" Or: "Your Typical Intro Episode"
The Four Freedoms Democracy Podcast · Episode
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Felt cute, started a podcast, might delete later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz8v... #fourfreedoms #FranklinRoosevelt #politics #democracy
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"What Are the Four Freedoms?" Or: "Your Typical Intro Episode"
YouTube video by The Four Freedoms Democracy Podcast
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming soon -- a show that will combine history with current events topics. Be kind, I'm new to this podcast thing...
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"L'État, c'est moi." truthout.org/articles/i-a...
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“I Am the Code” — Trump’s Demands for Ballroom Ignoring Safety Rules Led to First Architect Quitting the Project
With limited exceptions, federal law mandates that new federal construction projects abide by safety codes.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A federal judge blocked Trump's ban on three media orgs at the White House. But the administration has yet to comply, hours after the ruling was issued. truthout.org/articles/jud...
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Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Press Ban, Says Journalists’ Rights Were Likely Violated
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico said they were still being denied White House access after the ruling.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Regina George: Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen
ALT: Regina George: Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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DOJ Cites “National Security” to Defend Trump’s White House Ban on News Outlets
Polling shows nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s move to block CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering him.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As concerns about artificial intelligence grow, President Donald Trump seeks to rebrand what we call it — the latest in a series of "name changes" he has pushed. truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Attempts to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as “Super Intelligence” Amid Growing Concerns on the Technology
The president explained that all official US documents will now refer to AI as “SI.”…
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Truthout @truthout.org · 22/09/2026
Gov. Andy Beshear said that he still has concerns about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s ability to serve in Congress. “I think anybody who actually watches the video has concerns, both for him and for the position.” “This is what’s broken about the current Senate: they don’t think they work for anybody.”
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Beshear Expresses Concerns About McConnell, Says His Return Shows Senate Is “Broken”
“I still have concerns, and I think anybody who actually watches the video [of McConnell] has concerns,” Beshear said.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump claimed that "nobody" has died from the effects of climate change. Millions, in fact, have died due to the crisis. truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Compares AI Warnings to Past Climate Fears He Wrongly Says Were a “Hoax”
Millions of people have died as a direct result of the climate crisis.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What's your take: is the Senate broken? truthout.org/articles/bes...
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Beshear Expresses Concerns About McConnell, Says His Return Shows Senate Is “Broken”
“I still have concerns, and I think anybody who actually watches the video [of McConnell] has concerns,” Beshear said.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Y'all good with this? "Report: AI-Generated 'Intel' Nearly Sparked US War With China" truthout.org/articles/rep...
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Report: AI-Generated “Intel” Nearly Sparked US War With China
The analysis was produced by a human but relied on false claims that an AI model had provided to them.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/09/2026
KARL: Do you support Trump banning news organizations because he doesn't like what they're reporting? SCALISE: Look, Biden removed the press credentials from 400 agencies KARL: That's not true. 400 reporters who had credentials didn't reapply. They weren't banned from the WH. That did not happen.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Trump's call to ban media from the WH isn't about blocking them so much as it is about doing so in the run-up to the midterms. This move is def. illegal (esp. given the rationale he has provided), but tying it up in the courts until after the first week of November is what this is really about.
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Luke Diaz @lukediaz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The real threat of AI is humans relying on it too much (at least at the moment)
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
2026 has seen the highest number of measles cases/deaths since the early 1990s. truthout.org/articles/you...
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“You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend at the White House,” RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vax Group
Kennedy’s remark comes as measles cases in the US are at their highest levels seen in decades.
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I hesitate to over-learn anything from a single example, but Ossoff is a good argument for theory that people want a liberal who fights and this often gets missed in the spineless centrists vs. unelectable leftists discourse.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Meet Rep. Bryan Steil, whos keeping the GOP thing way in the downlow and seems to want to send some message of deep bluenesss.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Time to check in on the trade wars...
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Correct. Anybody else raising a question of privilege like this puts it on a two-day countdown. The minority leader has the perk that he can force the vote immediately, if he wants.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Well, shoot.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/09/2026
In a few minutes the Attorney General of the United States will be hosting a White House press briefing, in case you still thought the DOJ was anything other than an arm of Trump's political operation
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
As more Americans and experts agree that the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies should slow down and deserve some regulation, Trump doubles down against the idea, calling those advocating for safeguards "treasonous." truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Claims the Only AI “Guardrail” Needed Is Himself
The president characterized those warning of AI’s potential harms as “treasonous” and “traitors.”…
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
With productivity up but pay remaining stagnant (or lowering) -- not to mention, AI emerging -- Sanders says it "is not radical" to demand a shortening of the workweek. truthout.org/articles/ber...
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Bernie Sanders Reintroduces Bill to Make 32-Hour Workweek New Federal Standard
“A 32-hour workweek is not a radical idea,” Sanders said.
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Aleksandra Vaca @transiticsnews.com · 10/09/2026
I’m a Texan trans kid who almost died because of Ken Paxton. The world should know what he’s done. This was very difficult for me to write, but given what's at stake, I cannot bear to stay silent about what I went through at Paxton's hands. He must not be rewarded for what he's done to trans kids.
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I’m a Texan Trans Kid Who Almost Died Because of Ken Paxton. The World Should Know What He’s Done.
Regardless of Talarico’s recent statements on trans people, Paxton cannot be rewarded for the extreme suffering he’s inflicted on me and tens of thousands of Texan trans kids.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The do-or-die commentaries from Republican speakers at their unprecedented midterm convention is perhaps demonstrative of their desperation in the final two months of the campaign. truthout.org/articles/van...
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Vance Invokes Racist Tropes as GOP Speakers Stoke Fear and Loyalty to Trump on Last Night of Convention
“This is what has become the norm in our politics,” one Democratic candidate said in reaction to the GOP event.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Also, since that time, the "quick end" to the war? He has extended it, to beyond November 3
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What I wrote today: (links in the replies)
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Bribery is considered an impeachable offense, according to Article II Section 4 of the Constitution. truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Promises Americans $5K Checks If GOP Wins Both Houses of Congress in Midterms, Raising Legal Questions
Two federal statutes forbid paying people to vote, and the Constitution lists bribery as an impeachable offense.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The payment likely violates ethics rules for payments made to employees of the White House. truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in “Gifts,” Records Show
Trump’s payments to three young loyalist aides represent about a third of their annual paychecks.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Why is the Trump administration trying to romanticize a period of time using false tropes and stories? This is a clear whitewashing of history to promote a revisionist, racist, and mythologized version of the antebellum South. truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Admin Removes Slavery Context From Former Confederate Statue Site at Arlington
The revision comes as members of the Trump administration have indicated plans to restore the statue at the site.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What I wrote today (links in the replies):
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Truthout @truthout.org · 08/09/2026
FCC chair Brendan Carr indicated in an interview on Fox this past weekend that he was open to using the agency to punish broadcasters that published polling data Trump deems to be “fake.”
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Open to Punishing Broadcasters Over Trump’s “Fake Poll” Claims
As of Tuesday, nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance, an aggregate of polling data shows.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Gasoline prices across the U.S. have increased by 48.4 percent, while diesel has gone up by 67.6 percent, since the start of 2026. truthout.org/articles/die...
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Diesel Costs Reach New High Over Labor Day Weekend as Trump Renews Questionable Promise of Lower Prices
Diesel topped $5.90 per gallon, on average across the US, as of Monday, with regular gas above $4.15 per gallon.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The FCC may punish television broadcasters because Trump doesn't like his bad polling numbers being talked about. #censorship #polls #DonaldTrump #BrendanCarr #politics #uspolitics truthout.org/articles/fcc...
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Open to Punishing Broadcasters Over Trump’s “Fake Poll” Claims
As of Tuesday, nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance, an aggregate of polling data shows.
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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meanwhile on Truth Social... This looks like completely legit news to me.
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