chawkey
@chawkey.bsky.social
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
-me, probably
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-me, probably
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There's significant evidence from state legislative term limits that they do, in fact, empower both lobbyists and state executive branches.
"Disagreeing" without offering any counter-evidence is just vibes.
"Disagreeing" without offering any counter-evidence is just vibes.
I disagree with the suggestion that term limits would further empower lobbyists and therefore we shouldn't consider them as a viable path forward. The current system of federal elected officials who are financially incentivized to become insider traders until they choose to retire isn't working.
January 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
There's significant evidence from state legislative term limits that they do, in fact, empower both lobbyists and state executive branches.
"Disagreeing" without offering any counter-evidence is just vibes.
"Disagreeing" without offering any counter-evidence is just vibes.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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This not having rent situation is getting real scary so - I never like to do this, but desperate times - I do have a few cameras & some film I can sell. Please message me to find out more. Thank you.
December 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This not having rent situation is getting real scary so - I never like to do this, but desperate times - I do have a few cameras & some film I can sell. Please message me to find out more. Thank you.
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new Normal Men featuring Mark Fleming of the National Immigrant Justice Center!
Mark takes us deep on Chicago ICE and appellate immigration litigation strategy; @ed3d.net finds some good news; @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social considers the benefits of Republicanism; @peark.es walks us down the stroad.
Mark takes us deep on Chicago ICE and appellate immigration litigation strategy; @ed3d.net finds some good news; @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social considers the benefits of Republicanism; @peark.es walks us down the stroad.
December 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
new Normal Men featuring Mark Fleming of the National Immigrant Justice Center!
Mark takes us deep on Chicago ICE and appellate immigration litigation strategy; @ed3d.net finds some good news; @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social considers the benefits of Republicanism; @peark.es walks us down the stroad.
Mark takes us deep on Chicago ICE and appellate immigration litigation strategy; @ed3d.net finds some good news; @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social considers the benefits of Republicanism; @peark.es walks us down the stroad.
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Here to make the argument that we should get to eat baked brie for dinner more often, especially in these cozy days over the holidays. Here, the brie is nestled in a pan with the best roasted mushrooms and everything is swooped and scooped onto toasty bread.
smittenkitchen.com/2022/12/bake...
smittenkitchen.com/2022/12/bake...
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here to make the argument that we should get to eat baked brie for dinner more often, especially in these cozy days over the holidays. Here, the brie is nestled in a pan with the best roasted mushrooms and everything is swooped and scooped onto toasty bread.
smittenkitchen.com/2022/12/bake...
smittenkitchen.com/2022/12/bake...
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Nina Jankowicz: “They’re not doing this because they have any evidence of censorship — they lost a Supreme Court case that made those claims… They’re doing this because the group of researchers and advocates have stood up to liars like Donald Trump and the platforms that enable them.”
“Chilling and unconstitutional” — @attorneynora.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Nina Jankowicz: “They’re not doing this because they have any evidence of censorship — they lost a Supreme Court case that made those claims… They’re doing this because the group of researchers and advocates have stood up to liars like Donald Trump and the platforms that enable them.”
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As we near the 4th anniversary of the evil Russian invasion of Ukraine, if you are looking to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, please consider Help Ukraine: Operation Palyanytsya.
My wife bravely traveled to Ukraine in '22 and '23 with this great organization that gets help where it's most needed.
My wife bravely traveled to Ukraine in '22 and '23 with this great organization that gets help where it's most needed.
Help Ukraine | Operation Palyanytsya
Help UKRAINE 22 OPERATION PALYANYTSYA. Support is provided both financially and in humanitarian and medical supplies. Having a presence in the US, EU, and Ukraine gives us both fiscal and supply flexi...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
As we near the 4th anniversary of the evil Russian invasion of Ukraine, if you are looking to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, please consider Help Ukraine: Operation Palyanytsya.
My wife bravely traveled to Ukraine in '22 and '23 with this great organization that gets help where it's most needed.
My wife bravely traveled to Ukraine in '22 and '23 with this great organization that gets help where it's most needed.
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Aside from being a ridiculous rationale, once again the executive is asserting the power to nullify any law they don't like. If you want to do this, have congress amend or repeal the relevant act. Every fucking day these assholes just hereby declare new illegal shit
The admin is wasting no crisis... Sec. Kristi Noem said she is suspending the diversity visa lottery program (DV-1) after the Brown University suspect entered the U.S. through it in 2017.
December 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Aside from being a ridiculous rationale, once again the executive is asserting the power to nullify any law they don't like. If you want to do this, have congress amend or repeal the relevant act. Every fucking day these assholes just hereby declare new illegal shit
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NORMAL MEN listeners! we had a great time with the thanksgiving mailbag, so i'll be back on for the new year's eve show reading your new year's mailbag submissions! get your submissions in by next friday and we'll read the best, funniest, and most thought-provoking ones on the show!
New Year’s Mailbag
Need advice on the New Year from the Normal Men? Submit your advice request in the form by Friday, Dec. 26th and we’ll read the best responses on the New Year’s Eve show!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
NORMAL MEN listeners! we had a great time with the thanksgiving mailbag, so i'll be back on for the new year's eve show reading your new year's mailbag submissions! get your submissions in by next friday and we'll read the best, funniest, and most thought-provoking ones on the show!
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Just want my grand-kids to randomly find this on the internet and ask what I did at the war.
I think it really boils down to what we DID, not what we thought. Action is a decisive factor always, especially when you put your life on the line.
I think it really boils down to what we DID, not what we thought. Action is a decisive factor always, especially when you put your life on the line.
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Just want my grand-kids to randomly find this on the internet and ask what I did at the war.
I think it really boils down to what we DID, not what we thought. Action is a decisive factor always, especially when you put your life on the line.
I think it really boils down to what we DID, not what we thought. Action is a decisive factor always, especially when you put your life on the line.
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In case anyone wants to watch it tonight, The Princess Bride is on TVNZ+
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
In case anyone wants to watch it tonight, The Princess Bride is on TVNZ+
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anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
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BAAABBEEEEEEEE 🥹🥹🥹 🪶 🐣
August 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
BAAABBEEEEEEEE 🥹🥹🥹 🪶 🐣
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
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As much as I never want to - I’m getting in a bind w/ overdue bills (2 months of slow sales, way high USPS prices & being sick) - so - I have a few cameras, film & very nice camera books I can make available. If interested, contact me.
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As much as I never want to - I’m getting in a bind w/ overdue bills (2 months of slow sales, way high USPS prices & being sick) - so - I have a few cameras, film & very nice camera books I can make available. If interested, contact me.
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Ultimately I blame Joey Ramone
‘This Affordability Issue Is a Hoax.’
Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo insisted that all is well and good in the economy of President Donald Trump.
Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo insisted that all is well and good in the economy of President Donald Trump.
December 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Ultimately I blame Joey Ramone
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Snow Buntings for day 13 #ArtAdventCalendar they are amazing in flight and so lovely up close☺️
December 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Snow Buntings for day 13 #ArtAdventCalendar they are amazing in flight and so lovely up close☺️
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BTW that Erika Kirk interview was a huge success for CBS News, it went viral, just, uh, not for the reasons that Bari wanted
December 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
BTW that Erika Kirk interview was a huge success for CBS News, it went viral, just, uh, not for the reasons that Bari wanted
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This is the second winter that I’ve seen this leucistic American Goldfinch in my mother’s yard, which means that he survived the summer even with his bright white splotches. They make him very noticeable when it’s not snowy out!
Haven’t managed to get great photos yet, but you get the idea.
🪶
Haven’t managed to get great photos yet, but you get the idea.
🪶
December 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This is the second winter that I’ve seen this leucistic American Goldfinch in my mother’s yard, which means that he survived the summer even with his bright white splotches. They make him very noticeable when it’s not snowy out!
Haven’t managed to get great photos yet, but you get the idea.
🪶
Haven’t managed to get great photos yet, but you get the idea.
🪶
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Found the coolest website that takes random found cassette tapes people submit and digitizes them. I’m listening to an NYC hip hop station from 1994: intertapes.net
Intertapes — Main
Obscure tape finds and their stories
intertapes.net
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Found the coolest website that takes random found cassette tapes people submit and digitizes them. I’m listening to an NYC hip hop station from 1994: intertapes.net
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If you have enjoyed my writing over the last year, here are two things you can do:
1) preorder the perfect-bound zine I'm making that collects my fav essays from 2025: shop.dansinker.com/products/the...
2) subscribe to get my writing straight in your inbox: dansinker.com/follow/%E2%8...
1) preorder the perfect-bound zine I'm making that collects my fav essays from 2025: shop.dansinker.com/products/the...
2) subscribe to get my writing straight in your inbox: dansinker.com/follow/%E2%8...
They Can't Take Us All - zine preorder
I think physical objects are pretty great, and so I'm collecting my favorite writing from 2025's blog posts into a little perfect-bound zine called "They Can't Take Us All." It will feature pieces li...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you have enjoyed my writing over the last year, here are two things you can do:
1) preorder the perfect-bound zine I'm making that collects my fav essays from 2025: shop.dansinker.com/products/the...
2) subscribe to get my writing straight in your inbox: dansinker.com/follow/%E2%8...
1) preorder the perfect-bound zine I'm making that collects my fav essays from 2025: shop.dansinker.com/products/the...
2) subscribe to get my writing straight in your inbox: dansinker.com/follow/%E2%8...
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Tis the season of giving, and I am pledging a matching gift to Give Directly for any new paid subscriptions to Can We Still Govern in December.
So if you have been waiting to subscribe, nows a good time. If you just want to sign up for free, thats cool also!
So if you have been waiting to subscribe, nows a good time. If you just want to sign up for free, thats cool also!
New, from me: by embracing unitary executive theory, the Supreme Court is moving towards making all public employees fireable at the will of the President.
This will not just hurt government competence, it will aid democratic backsliding. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/at-will-wh...
This will not just hurt government competence, it will aid democratic backsliding. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/at-will-wh...
At will? Whose will?
Removing independent agency heads is part of a broader assault on a nonpartisan government
donmoynihan.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Tis the season of giving, and I am pledging a matching gift to Give Directly for any new paid subscriptions to Can We Still Govern in December.
So if you have been waiting to subscribe, nows a good time. If you just want to sign up for free, thats cool also!
So if you have been waiting to subscribe, nows a good time. If you just want to sign up for free, thats cool also!