Ari R.
@aross50.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at the University of Rochester | Medill ‘17 | Simon PMBA ‘28 | Avid Guardians, Cavaliers and Wildcats fan | he/him
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There is no greater indictment of the American system of government and economics than the fact that a literal suicide cult is basically the only people who have gotten what they want in this country over the past several years. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM
There is no greater indictment of the American system of government and economics than the fact that a literal suicide cult is basically the only people who have gotten what they want in this country over the past several years. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
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“I’m mad I can’t understand Bad Bunny’s lyrics because they’re not in English”
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
February 9, 2026 at 5:46 AM
“I’m mad I can’t understand Bad Bunny’s lyrics because they’re not in English”
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
And for context, my way-too-early #SuperBowlLX prediction 👇🏻
Clearly I’m not quite good at these 😂🤦🏻♂️
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Clearly I’m not quite good at these 😂🤦🏻♂️
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Way-too-early #SuperBowlLX Prediction: Ravens over Lions
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
And for context, my way-too-early #SuperBowlLX prediction 👇🏻
Clearly I’m not quite good at these 😂🤦🏻♂️
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Clearly I’m not quite good at these 😂🤦🏻♂️
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My way-too-early #SuperBowlLXI Prediction: Broncos over Bears
February 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
My way-too-early #SuperBowlLXI Prediction: Broncos over Bears
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Probably just a coincidence, right?🤷♀️
The chair of the first law firm that bent the knee to Trump’s extortion and agreed to do pro bono work for him is featured in the Epstein Files, you say? Huh.
Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations ft.trib.al/H1vYT7B
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Probably just a coincidence, right?🤷♀️
Unless Garland’s toe issues are long-term and/or degenerative, this trade just reeks of desperation by the Cavs.
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Unless Garland’s toe issues are long-term and/or degenerative, this trade just reeks of desperation by the Cavs.
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After Trump’s Greenland fiasco, just 17% of Danes see the US as an ally, a new poll shows. 60% view the US as an adversary.
The stupidity of Trump on show: burning down allies for literally no gain.
The stupidity of Trump on show: burning down allies for literally no gain.
Stort flertal ser nu USA som modstander - ikke som allieret
Kun 17 procent af danskerne betragter USA som en allieret.
www.dr.dk
February 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
After Trump’s Greenland fiasco, just 17% of Danes see the US as an ally, a new poll shows. 60% view the US as an adversary.
The stupidity of Trump on show: burning down allies for literally no gain.
The stupidity of Trump on show: burning down allies for literally no gain.
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One by one, Europeans mentioned in the Epstein files who still hold political office are beginning to resign or are being forced out of office.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
One by one, Europeans mentioned in the Epstein files who still hold political office are beginning to resign or are being forced out of office.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.
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When Trump says that nobody cares about his corrupt business dealings, what he means is that Republicans and MAGA media are willing to let them slide. www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
When Trump says that nobody cares about his corrupt business dealings, what he means is that Republicans and MAGA media are willing to let them slide. www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
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it's so cool that these guys' strategy is to aggressively tout that they don't know how counting or time works
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
it's so cool that these guys' strategy is to aggressively tout that they don't know how counting or time works
February 1, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
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About time American athlete superstars started speaking out.
Wish more stepped up instead of just playing ball.
Wish more stepped up instead of just playing ball.
January 25, 2026 at 7:01 AM
About time American athlete superstars started speaking out.
Wish more stepped up instead of just playing ball.
Wish more stepped up instead of just playing ball.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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It's not debatable that a mentally disturbed person has the nuclear codes. The Republicans know they're endangering us all by leaving him in office. This is a betrayal of every person on Earth. It is a crime against humanity.
January 20, 2026 at 9:13 PM
It's not debatable that a mentally disturbed person has the nuclear codes. The Republicans know they're endangering us all by leaving him in office. This is a betrayal of every person on Earth. It is a crime against humanity.
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The Founders (rightly) thought financial corruption was so concerning they banned it in the Constitution three separate times: the two emoluments clauses, and the only named impeachable offense besides treason.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
UNREAL: Per NY Times amazing reporting today they found "Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion. We know this number to be an underestimate because some of his profits remain hidden from public view." We live in a 3rd world sh*thole! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The Founders (rightly) thought financial corruption was so concerning they banned it in the Constitution three separate times: the two emoluments clauses, and the only named impeachable offense besides treason.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
My way-too-early 2027 #CFBPlayoff National Championship Prediction: Texas over Notre Dame
January 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM
My way-too-early 2027 #CFBPlayoff National Championship Prediction: Texas over Notre Dame
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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If you can’t admit Trump is a dangerous, lunatic moron, you’re part of the problem. My latest.
www.thedailybeast.com/now-is-the-t...
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Now Is the Time to Admit It, America: Trump Is a Dangerous, Lunatic Moron
If you can’t see it now, you’re the problem.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:48 AM
If you can’t admit Trump is a dangerous, lunatic moron, you’re part of the problem. My latest.
www.thedailybeast.com/now-is-the-t...
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Just like the Iraq war, everyone will one day claim they opposed the Trump administration.
January 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Just like the Iraq war, everyone will one day claim they opposed the Trump administration.
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There are so many moments right now that demonstrate how far through the looking glass we are — and yet the GOP can’t find the courage to stop the Mad King.
This will result in a global catastrophe if Trump continues.
This will result in a global catastrophe if Trump continues.
It’s come to this: “Catholic members of the US armed forces could in good conscience consider disobeying orders to attack Greenland if such orders were issued, according to Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the bishop responsible for the pastoral care of US military personnel.”
Military archbishop: Troops could refuse orders on Greenland
Speaking to Britain's Sunday program on BBC, Archbishop Timothy Broglio reiterated that conscience could permit refusal of an unjust military order.
aleteia.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:44 AM
There are so many moments right now that demonstrate how far through the looking glass we are — and yet the GOP can’t find the courage to stop the Mad King.
This will result in a global catastrophe if Trump continues.
This will result in a global catastrophe if Trump continues.
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There's no better way to observe MLK Day than to go on the news and insist that the civil rights protesters objecting to police brutality are actually "paid agitators"
Rep. Byron Donalds: "These agitators -- who by the way are paid, folks. America, they are paid to do this kind of mess."
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
There's no better way to observe MLK Day than to go on the news and insist that the civil rights protesters objecting to police brutality are actually "paid agitators"
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"Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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I don't see how the Bills find someone better than this. I would have understood firing the GM more than this.
BREAKING: Sean McDermott is out as the Bills’ head coach, a source tells The Athletic.
January 19, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I don't see how the Bills find someone better than this. I would have understood firing the GM more than this.