chrislehmann
@chrislehmann.bsky.social
DC bureau chief, The Nation. Former EIC, The Baffler and the New Republic. Powertown flaneur
For all the savvy Dem consultant types insisting that the response to Renee Good's murder should be a call for more ICE training: Shooter Jonathan Ross WAS A FIREARMS TRAINER
January 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
For all the savvy Dem consultant types insisting that the response to Renee Good's murder should be a call for more ICE training: Shooter Jonathan Ross WAS A FIREARMS TRAINER
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
It's not a game, you fucking imbeciles
January 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
It's not a game, you fucking imbeciles
Among other things, the whole point of reporting is to convey information to people who were not in the room.
Q: You said that Trump was joking about canceling the elections, but Americans for generations have fought and died for democracy. Are you saying that he finds the idea of canceling elections funny?
Leavitt: Were you in the room? No, you weren't. Only someone like you would take that so seriously.
Leavitt: Were you in the room? No, you weren't. Only someone like you would take that so seriously.
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Among other things, the whole point of reporting is to convey information to people who were not in the room.
Someone else who didn't read the Searchlight Institute memo
🔥 From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social : “This is nuts. What the fuck is going on? I’ve never protested in my life… they tell you it’s immigrants — it’s fucking anybody. They’re just trying to scare people. I’m not paid to be here. I have to work in the morning. This is wrong.”
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Someone else who didn't read the Searchlight Institute memo
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“As a reasonable centrist, I think the paramilitary death squads need better training.”
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“As a reasonable centrist, I think the paramilitary death squads need better training.”
Me too, as of today
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Me too, as of today
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DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
This vile quisling should just stick to saying he doesn't follow the news.
Mike Johnson says “the driver of the vehicle weaponized it” before the ICE agent in Minnesota shot and killed her
January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
This vile quisling should just stick to saying he doesn't follow the news.
Periodic reminder that Trump first came to political prominence by emblazoning racist lies about the Central Park 5 in New York City papers. Time is a flat circle.
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Periodic reminder that Trump first came to political prominence by emblazoning racist lies about the Central Park 5 in New York City papers. Time is a flat circle.
Dems dither over Venezuela: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing
Donald Trump staged an illegal coup. Chuck Schumer’s response? Empty words and meaningless parliamentary maneuvers.
www.thenation.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Dems dither over Venezuela: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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“This backward-spooling collapse into strongman interventionism is the result of Congress’s baseline failure to shield its own constitutional powers.”
@chrislehmann.bsky.social on the War Powers Act and the case for impeachment.
@chrislehmann.bsky.social on the War Powers Act and the case for impeachment.
The Decisive Moment, by Chris Lehmann
Why Congress must impeach Trump
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January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“This backward-spooling collapse into strongman interventionism is the result of Congress’s baseline failure to shield its own constitutional powers.”
@chrislehmann.bsky.social on the War Powers Act and the case for impeachment.
@chrislehmann.bsky.social on the War Powers Act and the case for impeachment.
Quel merde
My statement on the capture of the brutal, illegitimate ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and need for a transition to democracy:
January 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Quel merde
Fuck you and the contrarian take you rode in on. archive.ph/zjPGA
archive.ph
December 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fuck you and the contrarian take you rode in on. archive.ph/zjPGA
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I wrote about Bari Weiss doing the hard work of defending the rich and powerful www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Bari Weiss's Counter-Journalistic Crusade Targets "60 Minutes"
The new editor-in-chief at CBS News has shown she's not merely stupendously unqualified--she's ideologically opposed to the practice of good journalism.
www.thenation.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I wrote about Bari Weiss doing the hard work of defending the rich and powerful www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Just leaving this here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just leaving this here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Oh look, another one to impeach
Brendan Carr told senators today that the FCC is not independent.
Within minutes, the agency updated its website.
My latest with Ian Duncan for the @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Within minutes, the agency updated its website.
My latest with Ian Duncan for the @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Brendan Carr said the FCC isn’t independent. Its website quickly updated.
The Federal Communications Commission chairman faced questioning over the agency’s role in pressuring media companies and its independence from the president.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Oh look, another one to impeach
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For @thenation.com, here's my obituary of Norman Podhoretz—the last canonical New York intellectual, and the first of a now-familiar breed of discourse demagogue
The Longest Journey Is Over
With the death of Norman Podhoretz at 95, the transition from New York’s intellectual golden age to the age of grievance and provocation is complete.
www.thenation.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
For @thenation.com, here's my obituary of Norman Podhoretz—the last canonical New York intellectual, and the first of a now-familiar breed of discourse demagogue
It's the economy, nutcase: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The Economy Is Flatlining—and So Is Trump
The president’s usual tricks are no match for a weakening jobs market and persistent inflation.
www.thenation.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's the economy, nutcase: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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ICYMI, I wrote about Greg Bovino texting someone to complain that DHS is hiding him, and appearing to admit that Border Patrol was running license plates to find doors to knock on.
December 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
ICYMI, I wrote about Greg Bovino texting someone to complain that DHS is hiding him, and appearing to admit that Border Patrol was running license plates to find doors to knock on.
Impeach Pete! My latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The Push to Impeach Pete Hegseth Is On
Democratic congressman Shri Thanedar has filed articles of impeachment against the secretary of defense over the murderous attacks on boats in the Caribbean.
www.thenation.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Impeach Pete! My latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Why go with this headline when "Heaven Knows They're Miserable Now" was just sitting there? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
Opinion | For Gen Z-ers, Work Is Now More Depressing Than Unemployment
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Why go with this headline when "Heaven Knows They're Miserable Now" was just sitting there? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
Trump's race-baiting desperation: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
A Desperate Trump Is Stirring Up Race Hatred
A barrage of bad economic news has spurred Trump to unleash his hate-infested id on any nonwhite target that flits through his overtaxed brainpan.
www.thenation.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Trump's race-baiting desperation: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
OK, now I'm starting to let my guard down and feel hopeful. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Elon Musk predicts 12 years of Trump Vance Vance
Musk was bullish on the GOP's presidential prospects at a DOGE reunion in Texas, where he appeared virtually, citing fears of assassination.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
OK, now I'm starting to let my guard down and feel hopeful. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...