Devin
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Note: He is expressly saying "the murders we are doing are with the President's express approval" and the President is nodding along as he says it; this is not going to be a complicated war crimes trial if the Hague ever gets its hands on either of them
Hegseth: "We've only just begun striking narco boats and putting narcoterrorists at the bottom of the ocean"
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Note: He is expressly saying "the murders we are doing are with the President's express approval" and the President is nodding along as he says it; this is not going to be a complicated war crimes trial if the Hague ever gets its hands on either of them
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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If you are a voter in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District and also a fan of The Wire, I will, on evidence you voted today, pen a personal apology for having killed any character you cared for.
And yes, this assumes Wire fans do not vote for some cheese-eating supplicant to any tinpot dictator.
And yes, this assumes Wire fans do not vote for some cheese-eating supplicant to any tinpot dictator.
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If you are a voter in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District and also a fan of The Wire, I will, on evidence you voted today, pen a personal apology for having killed any character you cared for.
And yes, this assumes Wire fans do not vote for some cheese-eating supplicant to any tinpot dictator.
And yes, this assumes Wire fans do not vote for some cheese-eating supplicant to any tinpot dictator.
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this is exactly why Mark Kelly et al did that spot telling military and intelligence officers they can refuse illegal orders — there's no way Hegseth or Trump will EVER accept blame for them
WAPO: “.. Officials in Congress and the Pentagon said Monday they are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration intends to scapegoat the military officer who directed U.S. forces to kill two survivors of a targeted strike ..”
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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
this is exactly why Mark Kelly et al did that spot telling military and intelligence officers they can refuse illegal orders — there's no way Hegseth or Trump will EVER accept blame for them
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Commute Seattle Executive Director (and former D3 council candidate) Alex Hudson announced this morning that she's leaving her post to take a job in Katie Wilson's office.
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Commute Seattle Executive Director (and former D3 council candidate) Alex Hudson announced this morning that she's leaving her post to take a job in Katie Wilson's office.
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UPDATE: On this morning's Up first, @npr.org says that they have confirmed that "Hegseth ordered both strikes." (Ie, the first on the boat, the second to kill the survivors.) Around 5 min mark. Assuming more on this forthcoming.
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🔊 Listen Now: Hegseth Boat Strikes, Witkoff To Moscow, National Guard Shooting Suspect
Up First From NPR on NPR One | 15:51
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December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
UPDATE: On this morning's Up first, @npr.org says that they have confirmed that "Hegseth ordered both strikes." (Ie, the first on the boat, the second to kill the survivors.) Around 5 min mark. Assuming more on this forthcoming.
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Meanwhile, the panicked buck passing reactions of the Pentagon and WH, and condemnations by all, even GOP MoC (!) indicate that the original Post story is true.
So kudos to the Post, on doing something that — to date — no one else has the resources to do. (2/2)
So kudos to the Post, on doing something that — to date — no one else has the resources to do. (2/2)
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Meanwhile, the panicked buck passing reactions of the Pentagon and WH, and condemnations by all, even GOP MoC (!) indicate that the original Post story is true.
So kudos to the Post, on doing something that — to date — no one else has the resources to do. (2/2)
So kudos to the Post, on doing something that — to date — no one else has the resources to do. (2/2)
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Brief recap:
On Friday, the WaPo reported that SecDef Hegseth personally ordered the execution of helpless survivors of a military attack, literally the definition of a war crime.
Since then, no other outlet has been to able to replicate that reporting, even though they’d love to. (1/2)
On Friday, the WaPo reported that SecDef Hegseth personally ordered the execution of helpless survivors of a military attack, literally the definition of a war crime.
Since then, no other outlet has been to able to replicate that reporting, even though they’d love to. (1/2)
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Brief recap:
On Friday, the WaPo reported that SecDef Hegseth personally ordered the execution of helpless survivors of a military attack, literally the definition of a war crime.
Since then, no other outlet has been to able to replicate that reporting, even though they’d love to. (1/2)
On Friday, the WaPo reported that SecDef Hegseth personally ordered the execution of helpless survivors of a military attack, literally the definition of a war crime.
Since then, no other outlet has been to able to replicate that reporting, even though they’d love to. (1/2)
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Wowwwww
The AEA has imposed a lifetime ban on Lawrence H. Summers’ membership and participation in AEA activities. See the full statement here. www.aeaweb.org/news/aea-sta...
Statement from the American Economic Association
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December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Wowwwww
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These people are so odiously condescending.
For my part, I would say that questioning the framing of some Times stories—for example, the highlighting of Trump’s putative emotions or the foregrounding of what he says (even when, as is often the case, what he says is false)—is not an indication that I want my “views validated.”
December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
These people are so odiously condescending.
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Costco is right to challenge Trump’s unlawful tariffs. He abused emergency powers to sidestep Congress’s clear constitutional authority over trade. No president can rewrite tariff law on a whim.
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Costco is right to challenge Trump’s unlawful tariffs. He abused emergency powers to sidestep Congress’s clear constitutional authority over trade. No president can rewrite tariff law on a whim.
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This is why foreplay is important
Last week in our student reading group we read the portion of Wealth of Nations in which Smith comments on the way generally unedifying ways that young men spend their gap year/ study abroad/ grand tour time.
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American Student Ends Up Trapped in Giant Vagina Sculpture
Firefighters embarked on an "extraordinary rescue mission" when an American exchange student got his leg trapped inside a giant vagina sculpture.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is why foreplay is important
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New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
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Of course Cleve Jones and the AIDS quilt do a star turn in this piece.
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Of course Cleve Jones and the AIDS quilt do a star turn in this piece.
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today is the first time since 1988 that the united states is not observing world AIDS day
in fact, per STAT, the state department has forbidden federal employees AND GRANTEES to not utilize any funding to promote or commemorate this day
in fact, per STAT, the state department has forbidden federal employees AND GRANTEES to not utilize any funding to promote or commemorate this day
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
today is the first time since 1988 that the united states is not observing world AIDS day
in fact, per STAT, the state department has forbidden federal employees AND GRANTEES to not utilize any funding to promote or commemorate this day
in fact, per STAT, the state department has forbidden federal employees AND GRANTEES to not utilize any funding to promote or commemorate this day
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it's my constitutional right to get a a++ and a sticker and a ice cream on every homework assignment
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
it's my constitutional right to get a a++ and a sticker and a ice cream on every homework assignment
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It's only a matter of time before humanities departments will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.
November 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It's only a matter of time before humanities departments will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.
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Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
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there is no legitimate definition of the term "democracy" under which maps like these are "democratic." this level of stovepiping is banana republic shit. this is effectively no different from stuffing a ballot box
Indiana Republicans have unveiled their proposal to re-gerrymander the congressional map & expand their current 7-2 majority to 9-0.
The Dem-held 1st would flip to Trump+12 & the 7th to Trump+19. All 7 GOP seats would be at least Trump+18.
Interactive map:
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The Dem-held 1st would flip to Trump+12 & the 7th to Trump+19. All 7 GOP seats would be at least Trump+18.
Interactive map:
davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap...
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
there is no legitimate definition of the term "democracy" under which maps like these are "democratic." this level of stovepiping is banana republic shit. this is effectively no different from stuffing a ballot box
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Tall children have a biological advantage in basketball & should be banned from playing high-school ball. It's not fair to the other students.
December 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Tall children have a biological advantage in basketball & should be banned from playing high-school ball. It's not fair to the other students.
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Let’s fund the services we need and support the people of Washington. Thank you @organizewithshaun.bsky.social
WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies • Washington State Standard
Democratic state lawmakers are eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees.
washingtonstatestandard.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Let’s fund the services we need and support the people of Washington. Thank you @organizewithshaun.bsky.social
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Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
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2/2 Part of the pain in watching that response is knowing how the reported patently illegal orders will affect US servicemembers.
I highly recommend this essay by @marknevitt.bsky.social (Commander, JAGC (ret.)):
I highly recommend this essay by @marknevitt.bsky.social (Commander, JAGC (ret.)):
Killing Shipwrecked Survivors is Not Just Illegal—It Endangers U.S. Servicemembers
If the United States chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice.
www.justsecurity.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
2/2 Part of the pain in watching that response is knowing how the reported patently illegal orders will affect US servicemembers.
I highly recommend this essay by @marknevitt.bsky.social (Commander, JAGC (ret.)):
I highly recommend this essay by @marknevitt.bsky.social (Commander, JAGC (ret.)):