Art Levine
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Contributing Editor, The Washington Monthly. More articles and book, Mental Health, Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-levine-096b295
What the right is saying fueling paranoia and hate, even while Democrats and pundits are talking about what a bad two weeks Trump has had. @americanmanifesto.news
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The RW outrage machine went scorched earth.They claimed “illegals kept Social Security solvent with stolen identities,” called liberals “the most awful people on earth,” & said “America is unsavable.” The tone wasn’t anger. It was collapse
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11/25/25 AM
The RW outrage machine went scorched earth.They claimed “illegals kept Social Security solvent with stolen identities,” called liberals “the most awful people on earth,” & said “America is unsavable.” The tone wasn’t anger. It was collapse
#Voices4Victory #ProudBlue #DV1 #USDemocracy
11/25/25 AM
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
What the right is saying fueling paranoia and hate, even while Democrats and pundits are talking about what a bad two weeks Trump has had. @americanmanifesto.news
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Also read The Righting
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The treasonous sellout on #Ukraine
Reuters and Axios has new exclusives how a Russian tool of the Kremlin presented the Russian plan for surrender of Ukraine to kushner and witcoff.
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The treasonous sellout on #Ukraine
Reuters and Axios has new exclusives how a Russian tool of the Kremlin presented the Russian plan for surrender of Ukraine to kushner and witcoff.
The Selling Out of Ukraine: Steve Witkoff is Under the Influence
It's not just Trump. Real estate developer turned ersatz foreign policy negotiator Steve Witkoff's ties to Russia are just as compromising.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The treasonous sellout on #Ukraine
Reuters and Axios has new exclusives how a Russian tool of the Kremlin presented the Russian plan for surrender of Ukraine to kushner and witcoff.
open.substack.com/pub/journalo...
The treasonous sellout on #Ukraine
Reuters and Axios has new exclusives how a Russian tool of the Kremlin presented the Russian plan for surrender of Ukraine to kushner and witcoff.
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Pretty remarkable that Trump has installed someone on the Saudi dole — Jared Kushner collects millions in fees from the Saudis every year — in a key role for America's most sensitive and consequential foreign policy negotiations (Gaza, Ukraine), and it is largely TREATED AS A NON-STORY
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Pretty remarkable that Trump has installed someone on the Saudi dole — Jared Kushner collects millions in fees from the Saudis every year — in a key role for America's most sensitive and consequential foreign policy negotiations (Gaza, Ukraine), and it is largely TREATED AS A NON-STORY
I can’t see anyone in this photo.
“.. Federal agents walk through a gas station market searching for undocumented immigrants during Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte, North Carolina.”
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November 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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It is interesting to me how the media seems far less interested in Trump's Murder Memo than you'd expect. Only a few reporters seem to be even trying to get a hold of it, and very few commentators are talking about it. Contrast that with Bush's torture memo, which was a national obsession. Weird.
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
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newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
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newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
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November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It is interesting to me how the media seems far less interested in Trump's Murder Memo than you'd expect. Only a few reporters seem to be even trying to get a hold of it, and very few commentators are talking about it. Contrast that with Bush's torture memo, which was a national obsession. Weird.
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The banality of evil: how Epstein’s powerful friends normalised him
The banality of evil: how Epstein’s powerful friends normalised him
Long after his conviction for sexual abuse, people in royalty, academia, business, journalism and politics sought his ear
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The banality of evil: how Epstein’s powerful friends normalised him
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NEW: We’ve been warning for months that Trump and the GOP are coming hard for mail voting — and this week saw a major development in the campaign. Plus, this week saw setbacks for Trump’s gerrymander scheme.
Read our exclusive reporting from this week 👇
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This Week at Democracy Docket: The GOP Wants One-Day Elections, and Setbacks for Trump’s Gerrymander Scheme
Read more here.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NEW: We’ve been warning for months that Trump and the GOP are coming hard for mail voting — and this week saw a major development in the campaign. Plus, this week saw setbacks for Trump’s gerrymander scheme.
Read our exclusive reporting from this week 👇
Read our exclusive reporting from this week 👇
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“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
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There is nothing in the Constitution that guarantees a right to eat food. So it's hard to understand why the Democrat Party thinks the SNAP issue is a political winner.
by Jonathan Turley
by Jonathan Turley
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
There is nothing in the Constitution that guarantees a right to eat food. So it's hard to understand why the Democrat Party thinks the SNAP issue is a political winner.
by Jonathan Turley
by Jonathan Turley
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
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New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
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Well, tens of millions of Americans are going hungry and tens of millions of Americans are losing their health care, but it's all been worth it to ensure transgender citizens can't get passports.
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Well, tens of millions of Americans are going hungry and tens of millions of Americans are losing their health care, but it's all been worth it to ensure transgender citizens can't get passports.
#zohran and #aoc: best communicators in the Democratic party. #Newsom in second place. Schumer: The worst?
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
@davetroy.com Great series on #Epstein network. Here is a solid overview series on #crypto #Trump that you have done so much pioneering reporting on: open.substack.com/pub/thefireb...
The Trump Crypto Scam Might Be The Greatest Scam in American History
A Firebrand Investigation
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October 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
@davetroy.com Great series on #Epstein network. Here is a solid overview series on #crypto #Trump that you have done so much pioneering reporting on: open.substack.com/pub/thefireb...
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A really great conversation I had with Brad Carr on evaluating conspiracy theories, and how to talk with people who believe them. Enjoy!
A Masterclass in Questioning Conspiracy Theories | Brian Dunning (Skeptoid Podcast)
YouTube video by Brad Carr
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October 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A really great conversation I had with Brad Carr on evaluating conspiracy theories, and how to talk with people who believe them. Enjoy!
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The DOJ is threatening California officials that if they arrest ICE agents who break state law they'll be prosecuted for it. This is insane.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The DOJ is threatening California officials that if they arrest ICE agents who break state law they'll be prosecuted for it. This is insane.
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Right now it seems like we’re witnessing a 100 alarm fire but the attitude from media and leaders is it’s at best a slightly damp matchstick
October 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Right now it seems like we’re witnessing a 100 alarm fire but the attitude from media and leaders is it’s at best a slightly damp matchstick
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Farmers are shouting ‘Make Argentina Great Again’ as a MAGA remix. This guide reveals how to turn that cult chant into a betrayal message and give followers a dignified exit.
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Farmers are shouting ‘Make Argentina Great Again’ as a MAGA remix. This guide reveals how to turn that cult chant into a betrayal message and give followers a dignified exit.
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When law becomes a costume, fascism can slip through the cracks. This essay explains how the ‘process‑first’ model lets anti‑democratic actors gain legitimacy.
October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
When law becomes a costume, fascism can slip through the cracks. This essay explains how the ‘process‑first’ model lets anti‑democratic actors gain legitimacy.
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Leaked GOP chat logs reveal a chilling joke about sending opponents to the gas chamber. This analysis shows that such banter fuels a 75‑year chain of ideology → rhetoric → violence, killing 1,400 people—ten times more lethal than left attacks.
October 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Leaked GOP chat logs reveal a chilling joke about sending opponents to the gas chamber. This analysis shows that such banter fuels a 75‑year chain of ideology → rhetoric → violence, killing 1,400 people—ten times more lethal than left attacks.
Smart commentary here by @americanmanifesto.news linking the vile #YoungRepublican group chats with a culture of violence and right-wing terrorism deaths over the last 75 years. open.substack.com/pub/lukium/p...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Smart commentary here by @americanmanifesto.news linking the vile #YoungRepublican group chats with a culture of violence and right-wing terrorism deaths over the last 75 years. open.substack.com/pub/lukium/p...
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open.substack.com/pub/thelefth... data and polling doesn't win Dems elections and how Republicans set agendas. FYI @wajali.bsky.social
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Democrats Must Abandon the Moderate Messaging of The White Dude Data Complex
Democrats have their lowest favorability rating since 1994, and they still believe they can be "Republican-lite" and win elections by ignoring a progressive, anti-oligarchy message. They're wrong.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth... data and polling doesn't win Dems elections and how Republicans set agendas. FYI @wajali.bsky.social
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