Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Jacqueline

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 10h

This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!

41 250 1.1K

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 11h

The final episode of WTF dropped this morning…what a lovely surprise to hear these two discuss the fate of our country. Thank you @marcmaron.bsky.social for being in my ears twice a week for the last 16 years. No one can replace you. We’re good. ❤️

Reposted by Jacqueline

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 1d

Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, I'm no expert on cognitive illnesses, but it feels a bit detached from reality for a sitting POTUS to forget that he was in power during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, doesn't it? Do you know anyone in journalism with experience covering dementia-like symptoms?

280 3.9K 13K

Reposted by Jacqueline

Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 1d

This senile liar who currently occupies the White House does not remember that he was President on January 6th.

If you voted for this senile liar, and if you enable him today, you clearly are ok with breaking America. The ruins of our once great nation are because of you.

680 4.5K 14K

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 2d

Did he already crap out at NYU???

1

Reposted by Jacqueline

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

Let’s not forget that every single Republican who stands by and enables Donald Trump could stop this recklessness today, tomorrow or any damn day of the week. Their failure—their refusal—to do so makes them complicit in his crimes and the crimes of his corrupt, lawless regime.

65 640 1.9K

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 2d

Nope. I’m legit shaken by this.

1

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 2d

Seriously??? Gene Hackman, Robert Redford & Diane Keaton all pass within 9 months? Good grief.

Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 2d

Noooooo oh no

RIP an absolute icon. May her memory be a blessing.

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

people.com

1

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 3d

I was the only one in the theater when I saw it. It was awesome.

1

Reposted by Jacqueline

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 3d

Not sure who needs to hear this but your “physical” isn’t “annual” if you need it twice in six months.

640 1.9K 7.7K

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 3d

This explains why everyone settled before the sale.

Reposted by Jacqueline

Attorney General Keith Ellison @ag.state.mn.us · 4d

The indictment of Tish James and the indictment of James Comey — both completely unsupported by any actual fact — along with Trump’s raft of unconstitutional executive orders and the deliberate humiliation of top military leaders all have one thing in common: they’re hallmarks of fascism.

3 30 90

Reposted by Jacqueline

Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 3d

210 2.2K 4.4K

Reposted by Jacqueline

Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

140 1.9K 5.2K

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 3d

www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.com

4

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 3d

He’s going to lose his mind (what is left of it). www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.com

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 4d

How do I stop paying federal taxes???

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 4d

No money flowing to USAID and hardly any to PEPFAR despite their duly enacted funding; well north of twenty billion dollars being deployed for other weird hair autocrats. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, treasury secretary confirms

The U.S. Treasury has finalized a financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country’s central bank.

www.washingtonpost.com

1

Jacqueline @jackiesuede.bsky.social · 4d

They do realize who is sending troops into US cities and disappearing people, right? He’s no man of peace. He’s a piece of shit 34x convicted felon whose “best friend” for 10 years was a convicted sex trafficker. I feel like I’m going to lose my mind…

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 4d

Truly a man of peace www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Jacqueline

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

1.2K 7.3K 23K

Reposted by Jacqueline

Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 4d

Lindsey Halligan at Comey's arraignment:

"The only two words that she spoke today were her name — and she got that wrong."

@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com , with a sharper eye on court transcripts than anyone in the business. Worth revisiting with today's news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMz...

Lawrence: The only humiliation in court during Comey’s arraignment was on the Trump side

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how during James Comey’s arraignment, the judge knew he was “watching a legal Trump clown show” while the “humiliated inexperienced lawyer” Lindsey Halligan sat by…

www.youtube.com

34 160 550

Reposted by Jacqueline

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

I'm sorry but it's just wild we are in the middle of a government shutdown and the House Republicans are REFUSING TO SHOW UP FOR WORK so they can protect billionaire pedophiles and billionaire tax breaks.

110 1.4K 5.1K

Reposted by Jacqueline

Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 4d

Indicting political opponents & critics because they are political opponents & critics is terrifying.

It's completely inconsistent with the rule of law & democracy.

It should scare everyone - and (hopefully) will get people to realize that we all need to stand against this.

40 370 1.3K

Reposted by Jacqueline

Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 4d

Alternative, also accurate headline could be: commander in chief of world’s largest military does not understand how a cell phone works

Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 5d

WSJ: President Trump believed his Truth Social post demanding prosecutions of James Comey and other political foes was a private message to his attorney general, and "and was surprised to learn it was public."

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

3 37 160

Reposted by Jacqueline

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump has cut heath and human services in the US to give this lunatic, Argentine President Javier Milei $20 billion dollars while he pretends to he a rock star.

93 320 710

Reposted by Jacqueline

God @thegodpodcast.com · 6d

Pritzker is right. They want to normalize troops in cities so they can steal every election just like Putin does.

400 4.5K 16K