Mychel (me-SHELL) Vandover 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
@mychelvandover.bsky.social
Queer, sex favorable greysexual, transfeminine non-binary, grey biromantic, biaesthetic person. Pronouns are she/they. Host of the Queer PoliFaith and Queerly Popular podcasts.
Wednesday Catch-Up
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving isn’t usually a big news day.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. The seditious traitor, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
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The violence is horrible and unacceptable. The seditious traitor, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
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The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. The seditious traitor, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
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The violence is horrible and unacceptable. The seditious traitor, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
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BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
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The CDC: A Requiem
Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference
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Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference
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The CDC: A Requiem
Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The CDC: A Requiem
Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference
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Vaccines, autism, and a very simplified look at causal inference
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The Epstein Files, Groceries and the Commie Mamdani - Fox Will Say Anything to Try to Save The Seditious Traitor
A condensed overview of 15 hours of Fox News for the week ending 11/23/25
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A condensed overview of 15 hours of Fox News for the week ending 11/23/25
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The Epstein Files, Groceries and the Commie Mamdani - Fox Will Say Anything to Try to Save Trump
A condensed overview of 15 hours of Fox News for the week ending 11/23/25
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November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Epstein Files, Groceries and the Commie Mamdani - Fox Will Say Anything to Try to Save The Seditious Traitor
A condensed overview of 15 hours of Fox News for the week ending 11/23/25
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A condensed overview of 15 hours of Fox News for the week ending 11/23/25
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What’s in a Game? Finding Freedom in the Rules That Bind Us
A Short Essay
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A Short Essay
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What’s in a Game?: Finding Freedom in the Rules That Bind Us
A Short Essay
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November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What’s in a Game? Finding Freedom in the Rules That Bind Us
A Short Essay
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A Short Essay
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Wait. There’s Actually A Healthcare Plan?
Spoiler: It looks a lot like a Democratic proposal.
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Spoiler: It looks a lot like a Democratic proposal.
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Wait. There’s Actually A Trump Healthcare Plan?
Spoiler: It looks a lot like a Democratic proposal.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Wait. There’s Actually A Healthcare Plan?
Spoiler: It looks a lot like a Democratic proposal.
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Spoiler: It looks a lot like a Democratic proposal.
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Morning Digest: A notorious proto-MAGA crank may have one more comeback left in him
A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
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A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
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Morning Digest: A notorious proto-MAGA crank may have one more comeback left in him
A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
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November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Morning Digest: A notorious proto-MAGA crank may have one more comeback left in him
A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
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A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
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Bill Pulte and Ed Martin's shitposting legal strategy
It's backfired so spectacularly that now *they're* the ones being investigated.
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It's backfired so spectacularly that now *they're* the ones being investigated.
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Bill Pulte and Ed Martin's shitposting legal strategy
It's backfired so spectacularly that now *they're* the ones being investigated.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Bill Pulte and Ed Martin's shitposting legal strategy
It's backfired so spectacularly that now *they're* the ones being investigated.
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It's backfired so spectacularly that now *they're* the ones being investigated.
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"To downgrade nursing is more than an insult; it is an ontological mistake. Nursing remembers that the human body is not a machine but a living ecology to be tended. Nurses witness the thresholds of birth and death. They translate between the measurable and the mysterious. They hold hands when the
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"To downgrade nursing is more than an insult; it is an ontological mistake. Nursing remembers that the human body is not a machine but a living ecology to be tended. Nurses witness the thresholds of birth and death. They translate between the measurable and the mysterious. They hold hands when the
Democrats’ ‘Unlawful Order’ Video Strikes A Nerve
A new breed of unapologetic, mercilessly on-message Democrats rise to the moment
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A new breed of unapologetic, mercilessly on-message Democrats rise to the moment
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Democrats’ ‘Unlawful Order’ Video Strikes A Nerve
A new breed of unapologetic, mercilessly on-message Democrats rise to the moment
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November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Democrats’ ‘Unlawful Order’ Video Strikes A Nerve
A new breed of unapologetic, mercilessly on-message Democrats rise to the moment
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A new breed of unapologetic, mercilessly on-message Democrats rise to the moment
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ACLU lawyers name Emil Bove, now a federal judge, as possible witness in contempt inquiry
The former DOJ official — who was the seditious traitor's criminal defense lawyer before that — is one of nine names submitted to Judge Boasberg. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
The former DOJ official — who was the seditious traitor's criminal defense lawyer before that — is one of nine names submitted to Judge Boasberg. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
ACLU lawyers name Emil Bove, now a federal judge, as possible witness in contempt inquiry
The former DOJ official — who was the seditious traitor's criminal defense lawyer before that — is one of nine names submitted to Judge Boasberg. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
The former DOJ official — who was the seditious traitor's criminal defense lawyer before that — is one of nine names submitted to Judge Boasberg. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
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The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
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Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
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The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
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A Wrench In The Seditious Traitor’s Revenge Machine
Yesterday’s ruling holding that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed carries big consequences for the seditious traitor’s political prosecutions
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Yesterday’s ruling holding that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed carries big consequences for the seditious traitor’s political prosecutions
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A Wrench In Trump’s Revenge Machine
Yesterday’s ruling holding that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed carries big consequences for Trump’s political prosecutions
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November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A Wrench In The Seditious Traitor’s Revenge Machine
Yesterday’s ruling holding that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed carries big consequences for the seditious traitor’s political prosecutions
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Yesterday’s ruling holding that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed carries big consequences for the seditious traitor’s political prosecutions
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Marjorie Taylor Greene & The Death of QAnon
Why MTG retiring has exposed the grift for what it really is
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Why MTG retiring has exposed the grift for what it really is
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Marjorie Taylor Greene & The Death of QAnon
Why MTG retiring has exposed the grift for what it really is
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November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene & The Death of QAnon
Why MTG retiring has exposed the grift for what it really is
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Why MTG retiring has exposed the grift for what it really is
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Ain't No Party Like an Administrative Burden Party
You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
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You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
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Ain't No Party Like an Administrative Burden Party
You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ain't No Party Like an Administrative Burden Party
You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
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You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
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Morning Digest: Alabama's Doug Jones, winner of massive 2017 upset, launches bid for governor
No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
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No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
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Morning Digest: Alabama's Doug Jones, winner of massive 2017 upset, launches bid for governor
No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
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November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Morning Digest: Alabama's Doug Jones, winner of massive 2017 upset, launches bid for governor
No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
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No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
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What if America used ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries?
Plus: an update on non-voters; the secret sauce behind my polling models; and updating my list of political biases and how I account for them. This is the Strength In Numbers November 2025 Q&A.
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Plus: an update on non-voters; the secret sauce behind my polling models; and updating my list of political biases and how I account for them. This is the Strength In Numbers November 2025 Q&A.
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What if America used ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries?
Plus: an update on non-voters; the secret sauce behind my polling models; and updating my list of political biases and how I account for them. This is the Strength In Numbers November 2025 Q&A.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What if America used ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries?
Plus: an update on non-voters; the secret sauce behind my polling models; and updating my list of political biases and how I account for them. This is the Strength In Numbers November 2025 Q&A.
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Plus: an update on non-voters; the secret sauce behind my polling models; and updating my list of political biases and how I account for them. This is the Strength In Numbers November 2025 Q&A.
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Inside "horseglue": How a Punk Song Became an Indictment of Beltway Journalism
"Like a fidget spinner in my head": Jael Holzman on "horseglue" and leaving the Hill
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"Like a fidget spinner in my head": Jael Holzman on "horseglue" and leaving the Hill
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Inside "horseglue": How a Punk Song Became an Indictment of Beltway Journalism
"Like a fidget spinner in my head": Jael Holzman on "horseglue" and leaving the Hill
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Inside "horseglue": How a Punk Song Became an Indictment of Beltway Journalism
"Like a fidget spinner in my head": Jael Holzman on "horseglue" and leaving the Hill
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"Like a fidget spinner in my head": Jael Holzman on "horseglue" and leaving the Hill
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Tennessee public libraries close for the seditious traitor-inspired book purge
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Tennessee public libraries close for Trump-inspired book purge
One hundred and eighty-one public libraries in Tennessee are reviewing their children’s collections after Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) ordered them to remove books with LGBTQ themes or...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tennessee public libraries close for the seditious traitor-inspired book purge
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The seditious traitor's lawfare takes a big L
The war isn't over but this battle was a rout.
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The war isn't over but this battle was a rout.
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Trump's lawfare takes a big L
The war isn't over but this battle was a rout.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The seditious traitor's lawfare takes a big L
The war isn't over but this battle was a rout.
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The war isn't over but this battle was a rout.
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The Price of Peace Without Justice
A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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The Price of Peace Without Justice
A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Price of Peace Without Justice
A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
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