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@meada.bsky.social
2 cats and a dog. Lawyer-ish. Los Angeles born/raised/still (for whatever its worth). Xitter refugee. "Tramps like us... " (IFKYK) DMs = "unfollow".
Hey Ohio - you have a chance to vote this guy out in November.
MAGA Senator Took Donation From Epstein Friend Before Key Vote newrepublic.com/post/206564/... via @newrepublic.com
MAGA Senator Took Donation From Epstein Friend Before Key Vote
Ohio Senator Jon Husted received $3,500 from Les Wexner.
newrepublic.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Hey Ohio - you have a chance to vote this guy out in November.
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There is no way Senate Dems should vote for DHS funding while Republicans are threatening to nationalize elections and Trump is threatening to do it by executive order. ICE reforms are no longer enough. Their authoritarianism must be fought with every legislative lever available.
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
There is no way Senate Dems should vote for DHS funding while Republicans are threatening to nationalize elections and Trump is threatening to do it by executive order. ICE reforms are no longer enough. Their authoritarianism must be fought with every legislative lever available.
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First year associate me reporting back to that one partner:
February 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
First year associate me reporting back to that one partner:
Seconded.
(* not that petitions need seconding... but here it seems like it could totally be a thing.)
(* not that petitions need seconding... but here it seems like it could totally be a thing.)
Petition to make "I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future" the opening paragraph on every legal brief going forward.
“There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!”
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Seconded.
(* not that petitions need seconding... but here it seems like it could totally be a thing.)
(* not that petitions need seconding... but here it seems like it could totally be a thing.)
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I can't believe a lying new york state real estate conman operating at fourth grade reading level used a phony dedication to populist antitrust reform to gain power, only to rule as a corrupt, hollow autocrat
if only somebody had warned me
if only somebody had warned me
February 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I can't believe a lying new york state real estate conman operating at fourth grade reading level used a phony dedication to populist antitrust reform to gain power, only to rule as a corrupt, hollow autocrat
if only somebody had warned me
if only somebody had warned me
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i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute
February 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute
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Reminds me of this ol' chestnut.
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Reminds me of this ol' chestnut.
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As a physician I can say with utmost confidence that the biggest threat to public health in our country at this point is our own fucking government.
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
As a physician I can say with utmost confidence that the biggest threat to public health in our country at this point is our own fucking government.
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Want to know how the Fed *actually* sets interest rates? Which rate it sets, how it does it, and how that filters through to the rates you pay? I helped my friends at CNN with this 6 minute explainer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsnD... #TeachEcon (Could be useful for econ instructors.)
If the Fed cut rates, why are mortgages still expensive?
Even when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, mortgage rates can remain high. That’s because home loans track closer to the bond market than the Fed rate.
CNN's Matt Egan explains how the Fed’s…
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Want to know how the Fed *actually* sets interest rates? Which rate it sets, how it does it, and how that filters through to the rates you pay? I helped my friends at CNN with this 6 minute explainer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsnD... #TeachEcon (Could be useful for econ instructors.)
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I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
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What an incredible message to put out into the world while heading towards the midterms.
"Republicans 2026: Donald Trump demands that you pay him $10 billion."
"Republicans 2026: Donald Trump demands that you pay him $10 billion."
BESSENT SAYS IF TRUMP WINS IRS SUIT, $10B WOULD COME FROM TAXPAYERS
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
What an incredible message to put out into the world while heading towards the midterms.
"Republicans 2026: Donald Trump demands that you pay him $10 billion."
"Republicans 2026: Donald Trump demands that you pay him $10 billion."
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BESSENT SAYS IF TRUMP WINS IRS SUIT, $10B WOULD COME FROM TAXPAYERS
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
BESSENT SAYS IF TRUMP WINS IRS SUIT, $10B WOULD COME FROM TAXPAYERS
"One of the Germans replied that what happened in the (Buchenwald) camp was (quote) 'done by a few people, and you cannot blame us all.' (And the response was) '(T)his was done those that the German people chose to lead them, and all are responsible'."
This is brilliant. I'm so grateful for this testimony. I've transcribed it to use in letters I'm writing. Sharing the full transcription here (see alt text to copy/paste it):
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
"One of the Germans replied that what happened in the (Buchenwald) camp was (quote) 'done by a few people, and you cannot blame us all.' (And the response was) '(T)his was done those that the German people chose to lead them, and all are responsible'."
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Melinda went on to say that “whatever questions remain there of what I don’t — can’t even begin to know all of it — those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.” people.com/bill-gates-n...
Melinda French Gates Calls Out Ex Bill Gates Over Newly Revealed Jeffrey Epstein Emails: 'Brings Back ... Painful Times'
Melinda French Gates is reacting to newly released emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that invoked her ex-husband Bill Gates and an alleged affair and STI that he denies
people.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Melinda went on to say that “whatever questions remain there of what I don’t — can’t even begin to know all of it — those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.” people.com/bill-gates-n...
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In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
The United State is not a real country.
February 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
The United State is not a real country.
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I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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Note: CBP, not ICE.
(Not that ICE is any angel, but it's important to keep these straight. Yes, abolish ICE, but let's not forget that CBP is a problem too.)
(Not that ICE is any angel, but it's important to keep these straight. Yes, abolish ICE, but let's not forget that CBP is a problem too.)
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Note: CBP, not ICE.
(Not that ICE is any angel, but it's important to keep these straight. Yes, abolish ICE, but let's not forget that CBP is a problem too.)
(Not that ICE is any angel, but it's important to keep these straight. Yes, abolish ICE, but let's not forget that CBP is a problem too.)
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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Springsteen is currently #1 in iTunes in 19 countries
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Springsteen is currently #1 in iTunes in 19 countries
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Post by @benstiller.redhour.com with alt text included:
January 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Post by @benstiller.redhour.com with alt text included:
Every accusation is a confession.
Trump on the Virginia governor: "I don't know how they get elected. The get elected because they cheat, if you want to know the truth. If they didn't cheat, they'd have no chance."
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Every accusation is a confession.