Lawrence O'Donnell
@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social
@lastwordmsnow.bsky.social MS NOW 10PM
Author of 2 books: Deadly Force & Playing With Fire
Former Executive Producer & Writer of NBC’s drama series The West Wing
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Author of 2 books: Deadly Force & Playing With Fire
Former Executive Producer & Writer of NBC’s drama series The West Wing
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easy slogan for the next democratic presidential candidate is “i will reform the corrupt supreme court and repeal citizens united”
“When Citizens United was decided in 2010, billionaires had spent $18 million on the 2000 election, $13M 2004 and $16M in 2008. Then came the deluge. In 2012 it was $231M, and nearly doubled again in next three election cycles —to $682M in 2016, $1.2 billion in 2020 and $2.6 billion in 2024.” Gift:
Opinion | Affordability and the ‘Epstein Class’ Will Define American Politics
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
easy slogan for the next democratic presidential candidate is “i will reform the corrupt supreme court and repeal citizens united”
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February 12, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Rep. Lieu: “Were there any underage girls at any party that Trump attended with Epstein?”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Rep. Lieu: “Were there any underage girls at any party that Trump attended with Epstein?”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
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Bondi lies shamelessly: "When he was elected overwhelmingly by the American people -- the majority of the American people wanted Donald Trump."
(Trump of course has never gotten a majority of the vote.)
(Trump of course has never gotten a majority of the vote.)
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Bondi lies shamelessly: "When he was elected overwhelmingly by the American people -- the majority of the American people wanted Donald Trump."
(Trump of course has never gotten a majority of the vote.)
(Trump of course has never gotten a majority of the vote.)
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Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
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“If this is true, it would mean the Department of Justice redacted more than 96% of the mentions of Trump." trib.al/YT4RLK2
February 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“If this is true, it would mean the Department of Justice redacted more than 96% of the mentions of Trump." trib.al/YT4RLK2
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She really just said why are you talking about the mass coverup of child rape when you should be talking about money
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
She really just said why are you talking about the mass coverup of child rape when you should be talking about money
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in fact you do not have to show your ID when you board a train in the united states, you only need to show your ticket (which can be purchased without an ID)
Markwayne Mullin defends "show me your papers": "If you're here legally, there's nothing to hide. Most people already are walking around with a government-issued ID, meaning your Real ID or your driver's license. If you go board a train here, you gotta show your ID."
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
in fact you do not have to show your ID when you board a train in the united states, you only need to show your ticket (which can be purchased without an ID)
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a chance to address gender gaps in STEM education, employment and advancement. Only around 35% of STEM students in higher education are female.
Learn how UNICEF is helping to expand opportunities for #GirlsInScience:
Learn how UNICEF is helping to expand opportunities for #GirlsInScience:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Learn what UNICEF is doing to expand STEM education and skills-building opportunities for girls worldwide.
www.unicefusa.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a chance to address gender gaps in STEM education, employment and advancement. Only around 35% of STEM students in higher education are female.
Learn how UNICEF is helping to expand opportunities for #GirlsInScience:
Learn how UNICEF is helping to expand opportunities for #GirlsInScience:
Stupidest AG in history
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Stupidest AG in history
Complete retreat
WAPO: ".. The Trump administration has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democrat-run states encountered judicial roadblocks."
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National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Complete retreat
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February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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February 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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"For years, a cottage industry of political observers has contorted itself to obscure and occlude the obvious. That regardless of what others see in him, Trump’s entire political career...cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." (gift link)
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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TONIGHT: Louisiana State Rep.-elect Chasity Martinez talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return
www.the-downballot.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM
TONIGHT: Louisiana State Rep.-elect Chasity Martinez talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
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I have been musing about the hypothesis that the ultimate consequence of SCOTUS's opinion in Trump v. U.S. will be the destruction of the rule of law in the U.S. This gift article helps to explain why, in part by emphasizing the evisceration of the Dept. of Justice.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I have been musing about the hypothesis that the ultimate consequence of SCOTUS's opinion in Trump v. U.S. will be the destruction of the rule of law in the U.S. This gift article helps to explain why, in part by emphasizing the evisceration of the Dept. of Justice.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
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I love how National R’s are learning the lesson and name of Senator Louise Lucas that Youngkin learned over the course of his term.
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
February 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I love how National R’s are learning the lesson and name of Senator Louise Lucas that Youngkin learned over the course of his term.
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
Best definition of Trump’s racism
"For years, a cottage industry of political observers has contorted itself to obscure and occlude the obvious. That regardless of what others see in him, Trump’s entire political career...cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." (gift link)
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Best definition of Trump’s racism
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crickets from the free speech crowd, of course
FAMU can't use the word Black on anything posted around campus related to Black History Month, to stay in compliance with Florida state laws against DEI. Black students can't use the word Black at their Historically Black College during Black History Month.
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
crickets from the free speech crowd, of course
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"Epstein class" is terrific not simply because several of them are directly tied to Epstein's crimes, but because it strikes at the corruption, immorality and impunity of that entire circle.
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
"Epstein class" is terrific not simply because several of them are directly tied to Epstein's crimes, but because it strikes at the corruption, immorality and impunity of that entire circle.
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Pop quiz: both same age, both tea totalers. Can you spot the physical differences?
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Pop quiz: both same age, both tea totalers. Can you spot the physical differences?
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February 6, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM