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Katherine Stewart

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Money, Lies, and God; The Power Worshippers & other books @nytopinion, @religionreport & Forkosch awards Katherinestewart.me, https://substack.com/@katherinestewartbooks No DM, plz email at goodnewskatherine (@) gmail dot com

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · Feb 19

"Books like hers function not as weapons but as maps, navigating a way around the edges of the abyss." Grateful for @nytimes.com review of Money, Lies and God. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/b...

Book Review: ‘Money, Lies, and God,’ by Katherine Stewart

A new book by the journalist Katherine Stewart finds a far-right movement seething in resentment, suspicious of reason and determined to dominate at all costs.

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 2h

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado www.wsj.com/world/americ...

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado

The prize was awarded to the opposition leader for her work promoting democracy and fighting dictatorship in the country.

www.wsj.com

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 16h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Alyssa Katz @alykatzz.bsky.social · 15h

Your timely reminder that Donald Trump tried to claim NYC residence to take a $49,000 tax break on his Manhattan condo while he and Melania lived in the White House, only to get it yanked after my colleague and I caught the misrepresentation.

EXCLUSIVE: City nixes property tax break for Trump’s NYC apartment

New York City has nixed a $48,000 tax break President Trump was set to receive on his Trump Tower condo following inquiries from the Daily News about whether he is still eligible for the savings. O…

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 18h

a very under-the-radar thing happening in Mississippi this fall:

Bolts @boltsmag.org · 22h

A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi had to redraw its legislative maps. As a result, 14 districts affected by the new boundaries are hosting special elections this November. Democrats may flip several.

Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts

Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read More

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 15h

www.lawfaremedia.org/article/next...

Next Up: Letitia James

It’s hard to imagine a worse case than the one against James Comey—until you see the one against the attorney general of New York.

www.lawfaremedia.org

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 19h

www.spoonbeltandrod.com/p/law-bannin...

Law Banning Child Sex Offenders From Homeschooling Stalled After Nine Child Sex Offenders Testify Against It

Illinois lawmakers proposed the state's first protections for homeschooled children; at least nine registered child sex offenders appeared as witnesses against the now-stalled bill.

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING: A federal judge in Illinois has blocked Trump administration authorities from using force against journalists in the Chicago area — including threats or arrest or riot control weapons. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

This footage is from almost a month ago. What this clipped video doesn’t show is that these agitators were blocking an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility—impeding operations.

Over and over again, law enforcement ordered these agitators to move off of federal property so the vehicle could move. Law enforcement verbally warned these agitators that they would use force if they did not move and stop impeding operations. They did not comply.

Shortly after, rioters began throwing rocks, bottles and launching fireworks at the law enforcement officers on the roof.

At the time of this incident, this facility held criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals. Obstructing law enforcement puts officers, detainees and the public at risk. If you are obstructing law enforcement you can expect to be met with force.

And, as an aside, this is the same “pastor” who flipped
@Sec_Noem
and our team the bird when we were there last week.

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Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 3d

I can’t believe my life is being affected by the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment

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Why This Essay Could Cause the University of Virginia to Shut Down

How Linda McMahon’s latest “compact” would do deep and permanent harm to American higher education

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Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 3d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 4d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 4d

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Cathy Gellis @cathygellis.bsky.social · 4d

This is jawdropping. The idea that a state about to be invaded by out-of-state soldiers that Trump is moving around the nation like chess pieces has no standing to object to the invasion!

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 4d

DOJ: Well, CA NG already federalized, and ...

Judge: Anything else you want to argue?

DOJ: Yes, your honor. OR and Portland lack standing to challenge relocation of out-of-state National Guard. Only CA could possibly sue under 12406, but CA can't establish standing or irreparable harm.

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 4d

"Oftentimes, censorship and repression that originates with the government doesn't actually have to be executed by the government," says @risenc.bsky.social

What the Red Scare can teach us today

Many of the things that happened during the Red Scare mirror what's happening today.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 5d

Pam Bondi threatens the City of Portland police when they arrest a MAGA influencer who was attempting to provoke violence outside of the ICE building. MAGA auxiliaries are deemed a part of the assault force, they say. www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/u...

Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation | CNN

A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late...

www.cnn.com

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 5d

ICE has been paying private security for 24/7 guards to watch a guy with no record whose leg they fucked up so badly he has been in a hospital for over a month, and we wonder why people were handing Tom Homan bags of cash.

Via @kyledcheney.bsky.social

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On August 27, 2025, Petitioner was arrested at the Carson Car Wash in Carson,
California by uniformed Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) officers and unidentified
plainclothes federal agents. See Pet. ¶¶ 16, 48; Santiago Decl. ¶ 3. During the arrest,
Petitioner sustained severe leg injuries. See Pet. ¶ 48; Santiago Decl. ¶ 5. He was
handcuffed and transported by CBP to the emergency room at Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center in Carson, California. Id.
At the hospital, Petitioner was admitted under a “blackout” procedure for patients
in law-enforcement custody and was registered under the pseudonym “Har Maine UNK
Thirteen.” Santiago Decl. ¶ 7. Federal agents remained at Petitioner’s bedside during
admission, transfer to non-public treatment areas, and throughout his stay, keeping him
handcuffed to his hospital bed. Id. ¶ 6.
On or about August 27, 2025, CBP transferred custody of Petitioner to ICE. See Pet.
¶ 48. He remains detained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center under the supervision of ICE,
which has contracted with Spectrum Detention Services (“Spectrum”) to provide guards.
See Santiago Decl. ¶ 8; Pet. ¶ 48.
Since that date, two to four uniformed guards—either Spectrum employees or ICE
agents—have been continuously stationed in Petitioner’s hospital room, monitoring him at
all times, including while he sleeps, eats, uses the restroom, or receives medical care. See
Santiago Decl. ¶¶ 9–10.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

They’ve turned everyone in Chicago into extras in Stephen Miller’s villainous, unconstitutional, authoritarian fantasy

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 5d

This Congress isn’t just wearing blindfolds; it has poked its own eyes out so that it won’t have to witness the epic levels of corruption and self-dealing at the highest office. My latest at @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2010...

Trump Is Steadily Pushing the Republic Toward the Edge of Oblivion

The administration has entered its most anti-Constitutional phase yet. We must call a regime that’s a danger to our way of life what it is.

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 5d

While we have arrived at a dire moment, make no mistake: Now is not the time to curl up in despair. My latest on substack.com/home/post/p-...

Pushing the Republic Toward the Edge

The administration has entered its most anti-Constitutional phase yet. But now is not the time to curl up in despair.

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 9d

“If the gov't can punish professors and universities for viewpoints it dislikes, then no field of research, no classroom discussion, & no scholar’s speech is safe. That is precisely what the First Amendment forbids.” Cato joins ACLU, other groups in amicus supporting AAUP's Columbia suit. @cato.org

Legal Organizations Across the Ideological Spectrum Urge Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Attack on Academic Freedom | American Civil Liberties Union

Federal interference in academic affairs at Columbia University violates the First Amendment, the brief argues

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Dannagal Goldthwaite Young @dannagal.bsky.social · 5d

💯 remember Vance to Zelensky: “Have you even said thank you once?”

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 5d

Weaponized gratitude is a key tool in the abuser's toolkit. The goal is to convince the victim that they owe the abuser so much, they should feel guilty for wanting to complain.

Tweet from the VP:
Joy Reid has had such a good life in this country. It's been
overwhelmingly kind and gracious to her. She is far wealthier than most.
Yet she oozes with contempt.
My honest, non-trolling advice to Joy Reid is that you'd be a much
happier person if you showed a little gratitude

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 6d

Worth reading interview with Debra Houry, who served under six CDC directors spanning four administrations www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease

Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods

www.theguardian.com

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 6d

Russell Vought's sick little power trip will also hurt GOPers. One project he's cutting is the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, which spans Oregon, Washington, and...Montana. The state's GOP governor has hailed it for creating "good-paying Montana jobs." Oops.

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RNS @rns.org · 6d

The Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally has been named the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, a decision by the Church of England that places a woman as leader of the church.
religionnews.com/2025/10/03/4...

In historic appointment, Sarah Mullally will be the first female archbishop of Canterbury

LONDON (RNS) — Mullally's gender and her views on same-sex marriage are likely to widen some divisions in some Church of England circles and in the Anglican Communion more broadly.

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