James Goodwin
@jamesgoodwin.bsky.social
I'm Policy Director at @progressivereform.bsky.social where I specialize in federal regulatory policy. When not analyzing federal regulatory policy, I enjoy silent film, soccer, and running.
"Oh! I'm sorry! This is abuse."
"Oh! I'm sorry! This is abuse."
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Inside Project 2025 - Boston Review
Backed by the Heritage Foundation, the initiative seeks to undermine longstanding safeguards against abuses of executive power.
www.bostonreview.net
Now that we're staring down the barrel of Project 2025, I guess it's a good time to re-up this essay I wrote a few months ago exploring its plans for an authoritarian administrative state www.bostonreview.net/articles/ins...
Oh no. Chem trails? Anyway, we thank you for your service.
February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Oh no. Chem trails? Anyway, we thank you for your service.
I'm picturing Texas Chainsaw Massacre right now
Bessent: "2025 was about setting the table. 2026 is gonna be a banquet for the American people. The economy is taking off."
February 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I'm picturing Texas Chainsaw Massacre right now
They're not even trying actor anymore
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
They're not even trying actor anymore
In addition to shame, we need to bring back a little journalistic incredulity
February 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
In addition to shame, we need to bring back a little journalistic incredulity
Project 2025 in action
“Though Black women only account for about 14% of the workforce, they represented over half of all women’s job losses during the U.S. employment market’s most volatile months in 2025, like March, April, June, and December.”
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Project 2025 in action
I can't think of a single major policy challenge we face that can be solved without inconvenience to wealthy/powerful people. The one exception seems to be racism, which is worth contemplating.
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
I can't think of a single major policy challenge we face that can be solved without inconvenience to wealthy/powerful people. The one exception seems to be racism, which is worth contemplating.
Katamari is older than I thought
It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
February 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Katamari is older than I thought
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There's no legal or economic justification either. And if they hadn't fired all the career civil service professionals, they'd know that.
As I say here, there is no scientific justification to revoke the engagement finding. In fact, over the last 15+ yrs, the evidence of how climate change affects our health has only grown. Higher risk of allergies, dementia, fertility, heart disease, and death: that’s what’s on the line. @nature.org
There is No Scientific Justification to Revoke the Endangerment Finding
The U.S. EPA's decision to repeal the Endangerment Finding will limit the government's ability to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
www.nature.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:38 AM
There's no legal or economic justification either. And if they hadn't fired all the career civil service professionals, they'd know that.
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Trump posted a video depicting the first Black president and his wife as apes and his excuse for this is that it's a riff on The Lion King, a movie that does not feature any apes. Somehow this was a one-day story and we've already moved on.
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Trump posted a video depicting the first Black president and his wife as apes and his excuse for this is that it's a riff on The Lion King, a movie that does not feature any apes. Somehow this was a one-day story and we've already moved on.
My 9 yo's class has been learning about the Post Office this year and is looking to collect Valentines from all 50 states. These are the states we're missing so far. If you're from one of these states and want to help out, DM me and I'll get you the details. Thanks!
February 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
My 9 yo's class has been learning about the Post Office this year and is looking to collect Valentines from all 50 states. These are the states we're missing so far. If you're from one of these states and want to help out, DM me and I'll get you the details. Thanks!
While Libertarians are busy trying to rehabilitate their reputation, bear in mind that they led the charge to repeal the Endangerment Finding
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
While Libertarians are busy trying to rehabilitate their reputation, bear in mind that they led the charge to repeal the Endangerment Finding
Schedule F has entered the chat
February 13, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Schedule F has entered the chat
Can't get more "concise general statement" than nonexistent
Is there an actual reconsideration in the federal register or is the Trump administration deregulating by press release? I can’t seem to find it on EPA’s website.
February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Can't get more "concise general statement" than nonexistent
People briefed on the endangerment finding repeal tell me that it's based on legal arguments only. It doesn't take aim at the actual science of warming.
The repeal could decimate federal climate policy -- if it survives legal challenge.
The repeal could decimate federal climate policy -- if it survives legal challenge.
February 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM
As a bonus, forcing NGOs to do more enforcement work also means they can't sue agencies as much for failing to carry out nondiscretionary duties.
February 13, 2026 at 12:52 AM
As a bonus, forcing NGOs to do more enforcement work also means they can't sue agencies as much for failing to carry out nondiscretionary duties.
In case you're wondering why both Congress and conservatives in the judiciary are trying, in their own way, to block citizen suits news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...
Fears of EPA Enforcement Dip Spurs Groups to Act as Legal Hounds
Environmental groups say they’re feeling pressure to file more lawsuits against corporate polluters amid concerns the Trump administration is leaving a gap by not policing violators hard enough.
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
In case you're wondering why both Congress and conservatives in the judiciary are trying, in their own way, to block citizen suits news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...
"'The new and improved Supreme Court has helped tremendously”... said Myron Ebell.... 'I think a lot of people felt that in [Trump’s first term] that they couldn't actually win at the Supreme Court level.'” Just as the Founders envisioned! www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
Trump guts basis for climate regulation, setting up a courtroom clash
EPA has chucked the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions drive climate change, drawing promises of lawsuits from environmentalists and
www.eenews.net
February 13, 2026 at 12:33 AM
"'The new and improved Supreme Court has helped tremendously”... said Myron Ebell.... 'I think a lot of people felt that in [Trump’s first term] that they couldn't actually win at the Supreme Court level.'” Just as the Founders envisioned! www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
Wait til DOGE hears about this
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
Trump Orders the Pentagon to Buy More Coal-Fired Electricity
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Wait til DOGE hears about this
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
58 years later Sidney would have a memorable role in 'Beetlejuice.' Legend.
FIVE MINUTES FROM THE STATION (1930) — 7:45 pm ET — 13m
(TCM Extras)
Sylvia Sidney, Lynne Overman, Berton Churchill; directed by Arthur Hurley
A man brings his boss home to dinner hoping it will get him a promotion.
#TCM #TCMParty
(TCM Extras)
Sylvia Sidney, Lynne Overman, Berton Churchill; directed by Arthur Hurley
A man brings his boss home to dinner hoping it will get him a promotion.
#TCM #TCMParty
Five Minutes from the Station (1930)
www.tcm.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
58 years later Sidney would have a memorable role in 'Beetlejuice.' Legend.
Murray is right on that one
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Murray is right on that one
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I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
From Pill Mills to Prop Bets: Prediction Markets and Mobile Sports Betting Apps Are Fueling America’s Next Addiction Crisis
Against the gamblification of the world.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
*epic bong rip* I don't know. Just seems too far fetched. *coughing fit*
February 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
*epic bong rip* I don't know. Just seems too far fetched. *coughing fit*