James McCrone
@jmccrone.bsky.social
Author of political thrillers, Faithless Elector, Dark Network, Emergency Powers and Bastard Verdict. Lives in South Philly.
http://jamesmccrone.com
http://jamesmccrone.com
Pinned
Before it broke out into plain sight in the real world, FBI Agent Imogen Trager battled a shadowy group intent on stealing the presidency and using its power. The #FaithlessElector series is available here: bit.ly/3DyRMpx - and wherever you buy your books. Have you read them yet?
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MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
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"He took every Advanced Placement class he could, earned a scholarship to Brown and worked at Wawa over the summer to make enough money to buy a laptop, according to his two sisters."
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman at Brown, had a condition as a child that required brain surgery. The experience created an unshakable ambition to become a brain surgeon, his sister said.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
He died after being shot on campus on Saturday.
Brown shooting victim was pursuing dream of becoming brain surgeon
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, 18, was one of two people killed at Brown University on Saturday.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"He took every Advanced Placement class he could, earned a scholarship to Brown and worked at Wawa over the summer to make enough money to buy a laptop, according to his two sisters."
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You also won't find any mention of that dirty little secret in the gushing press release by the chemical lobby. plasticmakers.org/news/acc-app...
They all KNOW that plastics incineration is not regulated today by the Clean Air Act any other way than as incineration.
It's a nasty bait-&-switch. 6/
They all KNOW that plastics incineration is not regulated today by the Clean Air Act any other way than as incineration.
It's a nasty bait-&-switch. 6/
ACC Applauds Introduction of the Recycling Technology Innovation Act to Modernize Recycling - America's Plastic Makers
Clear federal policy can help boost U.S. manufacturing, drive investment, and help meet demand for recycled plastics.
plasticmakers.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
You also won't find any mention of that dirty little secret in the gushing press release by the chemical lobby. plasticmakers.org/news/acc-app...
They all KNOW that plastics incineration is not regulated today by the Clean Air Act any other way than as incineration.
It's a nasty bait-&-switch. 6/
They all KNOW that plastics incineration is not regulated today by the Clean Air Act any other way than as incineration.
It's a nasty bait-&-switch. 6/
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Here's the short and sinister goal behind this dangerous & irresponsible chemical lobby legislation, in surprisingly simple language: "To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude certain units of facilities from the definition of solid waste incineration unit, and for other purposes." 1/
Translation: ...
Translation: ...
The chemical lobby and some House Republicans want to exempt plastics incineration from the Clean Air Act—letting toxic air pollution that causes cancer, birth defects, brain damage and premature death to escape regulation.
More disdain for MAHA Moms & more hazards for you and your family.
More disdain for MAHA Moms & more hazards for you and your family.
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here's the short and sinister goal behind this dangerous & irresponsible chemical lobby legislation, in surprisingly simple language: "To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude certain units of facilities from the definition of solid waste incineration unit, and for other purposes." 1/
Translation: ...
Translation: ...
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New at Fight the Fire: Trump may try to put CNN in the hands of MAGA cronies. What good's the media if it's not saying what he wants, right?
All links and subscriptions are free.
All links and subscriptions are free.
Could CNN become Fox's evil(er) twin?
Trump may seek to put the pesky network in the hands of MAGA cronies
fightthefire.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
New at Fight the Fire: Trump may try to put CNN in the hands of MAGA cronies. What good's the media if it's not saying what he wants, right?
All links and subscriptions are free.
All links and subscriptions are free.
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Marc Elias: Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
"I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse."
"I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse."
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Marc Elias: Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
"I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse."
"I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse."
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And an important update on the Stephen Miller story from @gregsargent.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2041...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
He is descended from Russian Jews—you know, the kind of people who were once denounced as alien and unassimilable. Today, his project is to unleash government persecution of those he deems alien and u...
newrepublic.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
And an important update on the Stephen Miller story from @gregsargent.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2041...
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If you haven't listened to @maddow.bsky.social's new podcast series Burn Order, then you should remedy that asap. It's a very timely and well-told story about the last time (before now) that the US invoked the Alien Enemies Act in an unconstitutional manner.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
RACHEL MADDOW PRESENTS: BURN ORDER
Rachel Maddow tells the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history in her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.” This six-part series reveals how an executive order au...
www.ms.now
December 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you haven't listened to @maddow.bsky.social's new podcast series Burn Order, then you should remedy that asap. It's a very timely and well-told story about the last time (before now) that the US invoked the Alien Enemies Act in an unconstitutional manner.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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“It can feel like ICE agents are everywhere. That, presumably, is how they want it to feel. At the same time, more and more people who have never engaged in anything like these actions before are purposefully running toward the trouble.”
At the outset of Week 3 of the MN 🧊 invasion, CAN CONFIRM
At the outset of Week 3 of the MN 🧊 invasion, CAN CONFIRM
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
newrepublic.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“It can feel like ICE agents are everywhere. That, presumably, is how they want it to feel. At the same time, more and more people who have never engaged in anything like these actions before are purposefully running toward the trouble.”
At the outset of Week 3 of the MN 🧊 invasion, CAN CONFIRM
At the outset of Week 3 of the MN 🧊 invasion, CAN CONFIRM
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“Laser focused”
Hakeem Jeffries announced the creation of the “House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy,” and handpicked its five commissioners. Unfortunately, these new members have a history of supporting Big Tech. From Henry Burke: trib.al/9FYNXSv
Democratic Voters Are Clamoring for AI Regulation. Their Leaders Aren’t Interested. - The American Prospect
A new AI commission established by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries includes several corporate-friendly legislators.
trib.al
December 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“Laser focused”
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Many thanks to all the booksellers @nairnbooks.bsky.social
For their support of quality writing and
Choosing _The Accidental Immigrants_ by @jomcmillan.bsky.social
As one of their books of the year for @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Short listed for @orwellprize.bsky.social
For their support of quality writing and
Choosing _The Accidental Immigrants_ by @jomcmillan.bsky.social
As one of their books of the year for @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Short listed for @orwellprize.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Many thanks to all the booksellers @nairnbooks.bsky.social
For their support of quality writing and
Choosing _The Accidental Immigrants_ by @jomcmillan.bsky.social
As one of their books of the year for @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Short listed for @orwellprize.bsky.social
For their support of quality writing and
Choosing _The Accidental Immigrants_ by @jomcmillan.bsky.social
As one of their books of the year for @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Short listed for @orwellprize.bsky.social
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Amadeus (1984) Directed by Milos Forman starring F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce. Winner of 8 Oscars.
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Amadeus (1984) Directed by Milos Forman starring F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce. Winner of 8 Oscars.
The Fatal Saving Grace (review) - Cowboy Noir as hard-bitten and hard-boiled as its West Texas landscape.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesmcc...
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The Fatal Saving Grace review
Cowboy Noir as hard-bitten and hard-boiled as its West Texas landscape
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The Fatal Saving Grace (review) - Cowboy Noir as hard-bitten and hard-boiled as its West Texas landscape.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesmcc...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesmcc...
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Epstein emailed Bannon “Btw Im in New York tonite thru sat , if you want to visit under the cover of darkness or breakfast tomorrow if you like.” Bannon apparently did like, but requested “access that’s not the front door.” www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
Steve Bannon Was Epstein’s Comeback Consultant. Where’s the Uproar?
The MAGA architect is escaping opprobrium for his chummy relationship with the notorious pedophile.
www.thebulwark.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Epstein emailed Bannon “Btw Im in New York tonite thru sat , if you want to visit under the cover of darkness or breakfast tomorrow if you like.” Bannon apparently did like, but requested “access that’s not the front door.” www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
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Every single reporter there needs to hold the line on this too.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Just to get ahead of this: Print the post out and bring it to the next Mike Johnson presser. You already know what his move will be. There’s no excuse to not be prepared for it.
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Every single reporter there needs to hold the line on this too.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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“If people wearing ski masks & tactical gear with no visible ID swarmed your workplace to take your coworkers away...could you tell the difference between fed law enforcement & a kidnapping?…We should not have to live in fear of masked, armed agents.” --ACLU www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-e...
Snapshot: Enough With the Masked Men
State and federal lawmakers are pushing back against terrorizing federal agents who hide behind masks
www.americaamerica.news
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“If people wearing ski masks & tactical gear with no visible ID swarmed your workplace to take your coworkers away...could you tell the difference between fed law enforcement & a kidnapping?…We should not have to live in fear of masked, armed agents.” --ACLU www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-e...
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A mass shooting at my alma mater Brown University hit hard, proving no community is safe from senseless violence in a land with more guns than people
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
Mass shooting at Brown U.: When gun heartbreak comes home | Will Bunch
A mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis.
www.inquirer.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A mass shooting at my alma mater Brown University hit hard, proving no community is safe from senseless violence in a land with more guns than people
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
Trump added insult to injury by claiming there is "nothing you can do." We can do a lot about guns
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/brow...
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's cra...
www.mprnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
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Free eBook! I bet you’ll like my novel, "Getting Back Our Stolen Bootstraps" Illegal harassment doesn’t stop blue collar workers’ fight for their rights. So business owners attack with an unlawful militia. How will workers win their general strike? Free eBook: dl.bookfunnel.com/oiot0p46u3 🛠️ #1u
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Free eBook! I bet you’ll like my novel, "Getting Back Our Stolen Bootstraps" Illegal harassment doesn’t stop blue collar workers’ fight for their rights. So business owners attack with an unlawful militia. How will workers win their general strike? Free eBook: dl.bookfunnel.com/oiot0p46u3 🛠️ #1u
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Rand Paul, who hand delivered a note from Trump to Putin with unknown contents, wanted to get rid of the espionage act. Here is a reminder from Senator John McCain that Rand Paul and Donald Trump work for Vladimir Putin.
December 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rand Paul, who hand delivered a note from Trump to Putin with unknown contents, wanted to get rid of the espionage act. Here is a reminder from Senator John McCain that Rand Paul and Donald Trump work for Vladimir Putin.
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BREAKING: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by immigration agents and asked to prove his citizenship.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
cbsn.ws
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
BREAKING: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by immigration agents and asked to prove his citizenship.
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Major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall telecast Saturday, moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring an interview with Erika Kirk.
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format
Many major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall format moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring a conversation with Erika Kirk
variety.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall telecast Saturday, moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring an interview with Erika Kirk.
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lack of Madison Avenue support could challenge the viability of the format, which Weiss wants to expand
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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"So now, Americans want to know who did what to whom and when – poring over the photographs like the Zapruder film of a new generation. But I know that the victims have already told you the truth. The only conspiracy in America that remains is silence." @lyz.bsky.social bringing the truth home.
Opinion | The real Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy is one of silence
Lyz Lenz: Newly released photos show how powerful people's silence enabled Epstein's horrors.
www.ms.now
December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"So now, Americans want to know who did what to whom and when – poring over the photographs like the Zapruder film of a new generation. But I know that the victims have already told you the truth. The only conspiracy in America that remains is silence." @lyz.bsky.social bringing the truth home.