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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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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 2h
Written and produced by Chris Walker Music: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 2h
FDR Falters After Pearl Harbor — What Happens Next for the Four Freedoms? Episode 2 of the Four Freedoms Democracy Podcast. #politics #uspolitics #history #fourfreedoms #eleanorroosevelt youtube.com/watch?v=ocui...
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FDR Falters After Pearl Harbor — What Happens Next for the Four Freedoms?
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Truthout @truthout.org · 02/10/2026
At a campaign rally in Florida, JD Vance said democratic socialist Angie Nixon was un-American, “When Angie Nixon calls herself a socialist, I think the right response is, ‘Get the hell out of here,'” Vance said during the rally. “You don’t belong in America, if those are your views.”
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Vance Tells Florida Senate Candidate to “Get the Hell Out” of US Over Political Views
“This is my home,” Angie Nixon, the democratic socialist candidate targeted by Vance, said in response.
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Truthout @truthout.org · 02/10/2026
This week, Rebecca Cooke, a Democratic congressional candidate in Wisconsin, sent a “cease and desist” order to her Republican opponent due to his constant use of AI generated “deepfakes” featuring her likeness. “He’s been using AI to put words in my mouth because he has nothing else to run on.”
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Dem Candidate Sends “Cease and Desist” Order to Republican Over Deepfake Ads
Democrat Rebecca Cooke said the deepfakes produced by GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden “undermine our democratic process.”…
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You know what's not cool? Suppression of political beliefs. Just sayin'. truthout.org/articles/van...
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Vance Tells Florida Senate Candidate to “Get the Hell Out” of US Over Political Views
“This is my home,” Angie Nixon, the democratic socialist candidate targeted by Vance, said in response.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This president sure does whine a lot... truthout.org/articles/tru...
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Trump Bashes Press for Reminding Americans He Initially Said Iran War Would Last Weeks, Not Months
New polling indicates that a majority of Americans support ending the war as soon as possible.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The future of the U.S. military...is 83-year-old Newt Gingrich? truthout.org/articles/heg...
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Hegseth Gives Musk, Luckey, and Gingrich Key Roles Shaping the Future of US Weapons, War
The appointments are a major conflict of interest, as Musk and Luckey have billion-dollar military contracts.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I remembered this morning!
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 01/10/2026
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 · 01/10/2026
GO PENS
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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
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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 · 28/09/2026
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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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Khanna Says a Third Trump Impeachment Would be About “Setting a Standard” of Accountability
Polling demonstrates that a majority of Americans approve of the idea of impeaching the president.
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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
ICYMI
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Wisconsin things...
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is probably the best take (the whole thread) I've seen on the topic. It shouldn't matter, it's the applicants choice, and it should not affect hiring. But also, I'd advise the person against doing it.
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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
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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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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"
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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 · 18/09/2026
In *checks notes* Paul Ryan's old, safe district
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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
Honestly, a "Joe/Jill Nobody" could run on this issue and give the establishment picks a real run for their money.
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Chris Walker @thatchriswalker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Well, shoot.
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