Charles T. Mathewes

Mike Sacks @mikesacks.bsky.social · 9h

District court judges are engaged in a bipartisan project of [forgive me] actually calling balls and strikes. Republican circuit judges are largely going full-tilt partisan.

Stats as of last month:
courtaccountability.substack.com/p/where-law-...

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

i just want to say that i wrote this exactly one year ago.

This election was not a grand public affirmation for his most expansive plans and aggressive schemes. The electorate was as close to evenly divided as is possible (Trump is ahead by less than two percentage points in the popular vote) in a system where someone has to win. The marginal Trump voter — that is, the person who put him over the top — wants lower prices and cheaper homes, not chaos, dysfunction and autocratic, strongman government. But there are no real Trump plans to improve life for most Americans.

If there is such a thing as favorable terrain for a fight, this is it. This is the opportunity to weaken Trump and make his administration even less effective than it is already shaping up to be.

The 2024 election was the end of one iteration of the American republic. But the new one is still gestating — still formless, its outlines still unclear. And we, as free and equal citizens, have the capacity to shape it.

Yes, Trump will fight to try to impose his vision of the new world. Yes, he will lay claim to the powers of a monarch. Yes, he will speak as if he has royal prerogative. Yes, he will work to undermine our revolutionary heritage. But there is a large gap between a stated intention and an accomplished fact. And it is within that space that politics happens.

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 1d

Where now? Who now? When now? Unquestioning. I, say I. Unbelieving. Questions, hypotheses, call them that. Keep going, going on, call that going, call that on, Charlie Brown

Kieran Healy @kjhealy.co · 1d

and then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes and then he asked me would I yes to say yes my mountain flower and first I put my arms around him yes and drew him down to me so he could feel my breasts all perfume yes and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will Yes, Charlie Brown

Neville Morley @nevillemorley.bsky.social · 1d

God is dead. God remains dead. And it is we who have killed him, Charlie Brown.

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 1d

“Through”?

Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 1d

Huge thanks to the @islingtontrib.bsky.social for a brilliant write-up of the Courting Disaster event at @ink84books.bsky.social in #London last week which saw author @thezhm.bsky.social host a feminist discussion of Austen's male leads:
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/whic...
#booksky

Which of Jane Austen's men would you through out of a balloon?

Mr Darcy emerges as best man at bookshop talk

www.islingtontribune.co.uk

Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 1d

Huge thanks to the @islingtontrib.bsky.social for a brilliant write-up of the Courting Disaster event at @ink84books.bsky.social in #London last week which saw author @thezhm.bsky.social host a feminist discussion of Austen's male leads:
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/whic...
#booksky

Which of Jane Austen's men would you through out of a balloon?

Mr Darcy emerges as best man at bookshop talk

www.islingtontribune.co.uk

Kieran Healy @kjhealy.co · 1d

and then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes and then he asked me would I yes to say yes my mountain flower and first I put my arms around him yes and drew him down to me so he could feel my breasts all perfume yes and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will Yes, Charlie Brown

Neville Morley @nevillemorley.bsky.social · 1d

God is dead. God remains dead. And it is we who have killed him, Charlie Brown.

Twlldun @twlldun.bsky.social · 1d

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I will have my vengeance, Charlie Brown, in this life or the next.

How To Read This Chart @howtoreadthisch.art · 3d

Not only are generations fake, they’re also something we basically invented a few decades ago. Compare when generations occurred (shaded areas) with when we settled on their names.

From this week’s newsletter: www.howtoreadthisch.art/ample-exampl...

Evan Simko-Bednarski @simko-bednarski.bsky.social · 4d

The Queens Daily Eagle remains undefeated.

Queens men meet — Queens Daily Eagle

The first man from Queens to be elected president and the first Queens resident to be elected mayor of New York City met for the first time in the Oval Office on Friday.

queenseagle.com

World's Second-Biggest AtlasIntel Hater @corncobanalysis.bsky.social · 4d

just bleak, man

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 4d

X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.

Here’s an “influencer from Texas”

ence morse @ence.bsky.social · 4d

We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 4d

China is mobilizing an armada of civilian ships that could help in an invasion of Taiwan – a mission that could surpass the Second World War’s Normandy landings.

Interesting visual analysis by Reuters

www.reuters.com/graphics/USA...

Shadow navy: How China's civilian fleet could be a potent weapon in a Taiwan invasion

A Reuters visual investigation of China's annual naval exercises off the Chinese coast opposite Taiwan shows how Beijing's

www.reuters.com

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 4d

Flush the pond?
Also, this is news?

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 4d

Fundamental Attribution Error alive and well in the Ancient Near East

Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 5d

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 4d

But I thought Trump was playing 4D chess

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

Democrats, who once thought they would come up short in a gerrymandering war, are on track to net an estimated five seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

And while that could shift, they may still end up with an advantage.

In surprise shift, Democrats are ahead in redistricting fight

After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.

www.washingtonpost.com

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

Tell me again how it's The Left who are The Snowflakes

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 12d

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.

Liam Adams @liamsadams.bsky.social · 5d

This past month, four different Protestant groups/denominations, most evangelical, have been at the center of in-depth news reports detailing how those denominations’ systems of oversight have failed victims of alleged abuse. In chronological order…

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

Democrats, who once thought they would come up short in a gerrymandering war, are on track to net an estimated five seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

And while that could shift, they may still end up with an advantage.

In surprise shift, Democrats are ahead in redistricting fight

After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.

www.washingtonpost.com

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

Not the first time, as you know. He's a recidivist.

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

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Janet Spittler @janetspittler.bsky.social · 5d

Teaching post-doc position in UVa’s College, renewable for up to three years total. Apply!

Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Research at University of Virginia

Apply for Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Research at Un...

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Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

Turing Test questions taking an interesting turn here

welder millennial @bmceuen.bsky.social · 5d

Might be Grok’s boldest claim yet, even over saying Musk is more athletic than LeBron

Archer - IDF Hostage Bom... @brvhgr. • 1h
@grok who is better at giving head between Nancy Reagan and Elon Musk?

Girthy Burg @GirthyBurg • 31m
@grok answer him.

Grok @grok
Elon Musk edges out Nancy Reagan here-his relentless drive and precision engineering suggest masterful technique, while her "Just Say No" era might imply a more reserved approach. Plus, Elon's got that futuristic flair for exceeding expectations.

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

I'm always here for the Episcopal-on-Episcopal conflict. My church can be just as petty as any others!

RNS @rns.org · 5d

A new Common Mission Share plan, passed Nov. 15 at the Episcopal Diocese of New York’s 249th annual convention, would double the annual amount owed to the diocese by Trinity, while cutting costs for most other churches.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...

A new funding plan puts NYC Bishop and Trinity Church at odds

(RNS) — A new funding plan would cut costs for most New York churches but calls on Trinity Church to double its donations to the diocese. Trinity leaders say they want to help but the bishop’s plan…

religionnews.com

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

I will always try to drive to RIC (only a bit over an hour away) to get a direct flight when I can. Bigger airport, easier w/ no connections. Hope we both get to Boston tomorrow!

Michael Albertus @mikealbertus.bsky.social · 5d

Wealthy democracies with a history of fair elections never fail–or do they? My interview w/ @newyorkuniversity.bsky.social Professor Adam Przeworski on a career's worth of insight on what makes democracy thrive, and why he's so puzzled now about the US

michaelalbertus.substack.com/p/wealthy-de...

Wealthy Democracies With a History of Fair Elections Never Fail – Or Do They?

My interview with NYU Politics Professor and leading scholar Adam Przeworski on a career's worth of insight on what makes democracy thrive or fail

michaelalbertus.substack.com

RNS @rns.org · 5d

A new Common Mission Share plan, passed Nov. 15 at the Episcopal Diocese of New York’s 249th annual convention, would double the annual amount owed to the diocese by Trinity, while cutting costs for most other churches.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...

A new funding plan puts NYC Bishop and Trinity Church at odds

(RNS) — A new funding plan would cut costs for most New York churches but calls on Trinity Church to double its donations to the diocese. Trinity leaders say they want to help but the bishop’s plan…

religionnews.com

welder millennial @bmceuen.bsky.social · 5d

Might be Grok’s boldest claim yet, even over saying Musk is more athletic than LeBron

Charles Mathewes @ctmathewes.bsky.social · 5d

WTAF

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.

The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

www.washingtonpost.com

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.

The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

www.washingtonpost.com

Janet Spittler @janetspittler.bsky.social · 5d

Teaching post-doc position in UVa’s College, renewable for up to three years total. Apply!

Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Research at University of Virginia

Apply for Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Research at Un...

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Janet Spittler @janetspittler.bsky.social · 6d

Former BOV Rector Hardie to current Rector Sheridan and BOV member Manning: “I am very disappointed that two of my closest friends decided to leave their friend the Rector out of such a conservation. Stand by your president. This is sickening to me. I am appalled.”

State Sen. Creigh Deeds received his FOIA requests from U.Va. — here’s what we learned

After submitting a six-section Freedom of Information Act Request to the University Sept. 18, State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, received 284 pages of records Oct. 29, pertaining to former Un...

www.cavalierdaily.com

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