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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · Jan 13

Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody

You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability

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Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.

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It's time to stand up, talk to your community about what's going on, and show up in numbers to resist tyranny and despair.

No Kings is October 18 and over 2000 events are planned across the country. Find one near you at nokings.org

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Look at the face!

Meet Fettuccine!

Contrarian Pet of the Week

Meet Fettuccine!

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What do coffee cake & democracy have in common? Patience & second chances.

Cinnamon Nut Roll Coffee Cake

An object lesson

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Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene said it best?!?!

In Their Own Words

Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene (briefly) find their inner Contrarians

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What’s next for the Gaza ceasefire deal? Middle East expert Steven Cook breaks it down.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/will-the-ceasefire-hold-steven-cook

Will the ceasefire hold? Steven Cook on the feasibility of the Hamas-Israel peace deal

"We should savor the moment when those hostages come out, and when those aid trucks go in."

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“There is not a single Republican in the Senate now who could fill the shoes of a Lugar, McCain, Simpson, Snowe, Baker, Kassebaum, or Domenici.” Read Norman Ornstein’s latest.

Senate Shame

Republicans’ abdication of responsibility betrays both an institutional legacy and the American people

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 2d

Driving blind — A cartoon by Calder Robinson

Driving blind

A cartoon by Calder Robinson

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In a democracy, presidents don’t wield the military against citizens or weaponize the Justice Department against political opponents.

Since Congress won’t act, voters must.

We must decide what kind of country we want

A president who uses the military and the Justice Department to exact revenge against his perceived enemies is as un-Ame

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Dolly’s doing just fine — and still blazing trails. Meredith Blake reflects on the icon.

Dolly Parton 'ain't dead yet,' and a weary nation breathes a sigh of relief

The country music icon may be the last thing we can all agree on

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Tom the Dancing Bug! A cartoon by Ruben Bolling.

Tom the Dancing Bug

Super-Fun-Pak Comix

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Each week, The Contrarian selects undaunted individuals working to defend democracy

This week's spotlight: Jane Goodall

“Goodall’s impactful life should inspire and energize us in the fight for democracy—but as do so many others who are finding their role”

Undaunted

Jane Goodall reminds us that we all matter

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James Comey’s vindictive prosecution & Pam Bondi’s bizarre behavior — Former General Counsel to the FBI Andrew Weissmann breaks it down
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/if-this-isnt-vindictive-prosecution

If this isn't vindictive prosecution, what is? Andrew Weissmann on James Comey criminal charges

"This could blow up."

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"To say that Pete Hegseth is no Jim Mattis would be an understatement." Read Tom Malinowski's latest

Trump’s war on the values of warriors

Our military leaders will be carrying an incredible weight on their shoulders for the next three years.

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Trump’s disrespect toward Black women isn’t new — it’s part of a long, ugly pattern that many Black Americans have faced. Shalise Manza Young recounts her perspective.

Trump can growl at Black women, but he can't take our shine

Black women are a force of nature, and like a hurricane, that is why they are feared.

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Legally Bondi — a cartoon by RJ Matson

Legally Bondi

A cartoon by RJ Matson

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 2d

The Tea with April Ryan in LIVE
https://contrarian.substack.com/live-stream/67149?utm_campaign=substack_profile&utm_medium=web&fromPub=true

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“America has become a hostile environment”

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As of Monday, the deputy director and general counsel of the CIA are the same person. Brian O’Neill explains how this removes an important barrier: "No."

The Spy service without a brake

The CIA’s deputy director now signs his own permission slips, and history shows where that leads.

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The Tea with April Ryan is LIVE at 5pm ET on Substack!

April will be joined by Father Michael Pfleger and Patrick Quirk of @unicef.org to discuss ICE raids and the violence and cruelty being perpetuated at home and abroad.
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/67149?utm_source=post-publish

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 2d

Jen Rubin and Ilan Goldenberg are LIVE to discuss the Gaza ceasefire.

Tune in
https://contrarian.substack.com/live-stream/67200?utm_campaign=substack_profile&utm_medium=web&fromPub=true

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Today at 3pm ET, Jen Rubin and Ilan Goldenberg will discuss the Gaza ceasefire LIVE on Substack. Make sure to tune in
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/67200?r=230tr&utm_medium=ios

LIVE SOON: Jen Rubin and Ilan Goldenberg go LIVE

Starting Oct 9 at 3:00 PM EDT

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 3d

America used to welcome global thinkers. Now, that freedom is under threat.

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire.

Join Jen Rubin and Ilan Goldenberg @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social LIVE at 3:00pm ET on Substack as they discuss the deal that made it happen.
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/67200?r=230tr&utm_medium=ios

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Two hearings — one in Portland, the other in Chicago. Both on the deployment of the National Guard. Tune in to Coffee with the Contrarians at 12:15pm ET on YouTube for the latest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KPxnTGO84E

Coffee with the Contrarians Featuring Mike Zamore

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 3d

The ongoing government shutdown is doing real harm.

On a special edition of The Tea, April Ryan sits down with federal worker and organizer Paul Osadebe to talk about it. A must watch
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/how-long-can-this-last-april-ryan

How long can this last? April Ryan & Paul Osadebe on the true cost of the government shutdown

"This is crisis moment, guys."

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