Jon King
@jonkingnews.bsky.social
He/Him. (OMG - He’s got pronouns in his bio!)
#transrightsarehumanrights
Editor-in-Chief w/ @MichiganAdvance.com
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#transrightsarehumanrights
Editor-in-Chief w/ @MichiganAdvance.com
https://michiganadvance.com/author/jonking/
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Combating online hate is a global imperative. It requires comprehensive international cooperation among governments, nongovernmental organizations, watchdog organizations, communities and tech corporations.
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From @us.theconversation.com
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From @us.theconversation.com
Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet. AI is the next frontier • Michigan Advance
Michelle Lynn Kahn, University of Richmond How can society police the global spread of online far-right extremism while still protecting free speech? That’s a question policymakers and watchdog organi...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Combating online hate is a global imperative. It requires comprehensive international cooperation among governments, nongovernmental organizations, watchdog organizations, communities and tech corporations.
michiganadvance.com/2025/12/07/f...
From @us.theconversation.com
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From @us.theconversation.com
“The Trump administration has indeed removed barriers to terrorism, thereby creating the conditions for attacks on and within the United States. The resulting violence against one’s own people, can then be used as a pretext to further oppress them.”
Land War or Self-Terrorism?
Trump's Likely Next Step
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“The Trump administration has indeed removed barriers to terrorism, thereby creating the conditions for attacks on and within the United States. The resulting violence against one’s own people, can then be used as a pretext to further oppress them.”
If extrajudicial murder and the silencing of dissent excite you, congratulations—your morality just declared itself.
December 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If extrajudicial murder and the silencing of dissent excite you, congratulations—your morality just declared itself.
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Without fear or favor.
Latest column from the chief.
Latest column from the chief.
“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first • Michigan Advance
For most of her tenure as Michigan’s chief executive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has earned her reputation the old fashioned way: by delivering results that matter to the people she represents. GOP propaga...
michiganadvance.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Without fear or favor.
Latest column from the chief.
Latest column from the chief.
“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first • Michigan Advance
For most of her tenure as Michigan’s chief executive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has earned her reputation the old fashioned way: by delivering results that matter to the people she represents. GOP propaga...
michiganadvance.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
A great analysis here on data centers from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social looking at growing pushback as utilities, regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to power — and police — Michigan’s data center rush.
As data centers flock to Michigan communities, what protections exist for residents? • Michigan Advance
As tax incentives have marked Michigan open for business on data centers, an influx of proposals has drawn frustration and concern from residents across the state as landowners and local officials see...
michiganadvance.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A great analysis here on data centers from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social looking at growing pushback as utilities, regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to power — and police — Michigan’s data center rush.
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Killed them because they might "stay in the fight"⬇️
Even if you buy all the legal falsehoods (that this is an 'armed conflict,' that drugs are war-sustaining objects), the 2 shipwrecked were in no way, shape or form engaged in "active combat activities" (the actual legal test).
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Even if you buy all the legal falsehoods (that this is an 'armed conflict,' that drugs are war-sustaining objects), the 2 shipwrecked were in no way, shape or form engaged in "active combat activities" (the actual legal test).
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December 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Killed them because they might "stay in the fight"⬇️
Even if you buy all the legal falsehoods (that this is an 'armed conflict,' that drugs are war-sustaining objects), the 2 shipwrecked were in no way, shape or form engaged in "active combat activities" (the actual legal test).
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Even if you buy all the legal falsehoods (that this is an 'armed conflict,' that drugs are war-sustaining objects), the 2 shipwrecked were in no way, shape or form engaged in "active combat activities" (the actual legal test).
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Why are the richest people the biggest heartless dicks to the people in desperate circumstances?
You will have to face your creator someday who clearly said “what you do to the least of these you do to me”
I used to like Phil. Saudi sellout
You will have to face your creator someday who clearly said “what you do to the least of these you do to me”
I used to like Phil. Saudi sellout
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Why are the richest people the biggest heartless dicks to the people in desperate circumstances?
You will have to face your creator someday who clearly said “what you do to the least of these you do to me”
I used to like Phil. Saudi sellout
You will have to face your creator someday who clearly said “what you do to the least of these you do to me”
I used to like Phil. Saudi sellout
Wasn’t there some nickname Trump loved to use against the last President.
What was it again?
What was it again?
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Wasn’t there some nickname Trump loved to use against the last President.
What was it again?
What was it again?
Please, enough of the nonstop Olivia Nuzzi rehabilitation tour.
Can we please move on to literally anyone else?
Can we please move on to literally anyone else?
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Please, enough of the nonstop Olivia Nuzzi rehabilitation tour.
Can we please move on to literally anyone else?
Can we please move on to literally anyone else?
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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It’s nice that no one talks about Marvel movies anymore
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It’s nice that no one talks about Marvel movies anymore
“We are the United States of Amnesia, we learn nothing because we remember nothing.”
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal
Is US President Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela?
Venezuela slams Trump's warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions.
www.aljazeera.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“We are the United States of Amnesia, we learn nothing because we remember nothing.”
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal
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I feel like one of the most underrated explanations for what's happening right now in global politics is that almost everyone has lost their minds.
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I feel like one of the most underrated explanations for what's happening right now in global politics is that almost everyone has lost their minds.
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pity the bereft cancelled man left with nothing but a comedy show and book deal
When a cancelled performer reënters the culture, we expect them to offer us a great work, channelling their newfound clarity into the finest art they’ve ever made. With his new comedy show and début novel, has Louis C.K. met the bar?
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
Louis C.K.’s Next Chapter
In a new standup special, and a début novel, the comedian navigates murky, post-#MeToo terrain: not quite exiled, not quite welcomed back.
www.newyorker.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
pity the bereft cancelled man left with nothing but a comedy show and book deal
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The irony is rich.
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The irony is rich.
No lies detected
National Guard aren’t ICE or Border Patrol. They didn’t sign up looking to harass and repress people. They’re volunteers, part time, in case of emergency. They didn’t ask for this.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
No lies detected
This is potentially an argument against immigration
David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is potentially an argument against immigration
“Too often, what happens in a courtroom, including this one, involves sadness and tears as well as life changing decisions. But today, we replace sadness with joy, but we keep those tears and the life changing decisions for the families this morning.”
By @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
By @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
Two Eaton County families have adoptions finalized at tearful Adoption Day ceremony • Michigan Advance
Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court, judges and the members of two new Eaton County families all found themselves teary-eyed watching their adoptions finalized this week. Adoptions for three young ...
michiganadvance.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“Too often, what happens in a courtroom, including this one, involves sadness and tears as well as life changing decisions. But today, we replace sadness with joy, but we keep those tears and the life changing decisions for the families this morning.”
By @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
By @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
The state’s new 24% tax on all cannabis products, passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association arguing that the tax was unconstitutional.
From @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
From @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
Court of Claims hears arguments on constitutionality of new marijuana tax • Michigan Advance
The state’s new 24% tax on all cannabis products, which was passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget package, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Ind...
michiganadvance.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The state’s new 24% tax on all cannabis products, passed as a part of the fiscal year 2026 budget, came before the Michigan Court of Claims on Tuesday, with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association arguing that the tax was unconstitutional.
From @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
From @kdailey.bsky.social w/ @michiganadvance.com
Oh…
“For example, Walmart announced that its Thanksgiving basket could cost 25 percent less than it did last year — with the caveat that the basket is made up of fewer items, smaller quantities and cheaper brands this time around.”
“For example, Walmart announced that its Thanksgiving basket could cost 25 percent less than it did last year — with the caveat that the basket is made up of fewer items, smaller quantities and cheaper brands this time around.”
Lower Thanksgiving costs won’t cut it. Trump has a bigger food problem.
The president is struggling to find a winning message on grocery prices before the holidays.
www.politico.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Oh…
“For example, Walmart announced that its Thanksgiving basket could cost 25 percent less than it did last year — with the caveat that the basket is made up of fewer items, smaller quantities and cheaper brands this time around.”
“For example, Walmart announced that its Thanksgiving basket could cost 25 percent less than it did last year — with the caveat that the basket is made up of fewer items, smaller quantities and cheaper brands this time around.”
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It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
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quite a Freudian slip from Fox News' John Roberts here
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
quite a Freudian slip from Fox News' John Roberts here
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Every word
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Every word
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"If your country opens a Department of War and closes the Department of Education then you live in a shithole."
-𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝟿𝟾%
-𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝟿𝟾%
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"If your country opens a Department of War and closes the Department of Education then you live in a shithole."
-𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝟿𝟾%
-𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝟿𝟾%