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All the ‘Free Speech!’ centrists, leftists-turned-conservatives, Intellectual Dark Web types will have nothing to say about this dangerous and authoritarian trend. (They’re too busy policing placards at campus protests.)
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
www.nytimes.com
In response real lovers of free speech should attach the adjective rapist to Trump as often as possible. Streisand the heck out of this settlement by rapist Trump with craven ABC.
Resigning in protest is usually a pretty weak move, but if a handful of GOP House members did so, they could deliver control to the Democrats - especially with MTG already leaving.
Bacon's seat in particular could easily flip to the Dems, which could be an election that flips the chamber.
Bacon's seat in particular could easily flip to the Dems, which could be an election that flips the chamber.
NEW: Rep. Don Bacon tells @axios.com he was “so angry” last week about the Trump admin’s proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal that he considered resigning in protest.
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
Scoop: GOP Rep. Don Bacon weighed resignation over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Rep. Don Bacon said he was "so angry" at Trump's proposed Ukraine plan that he "thought about" resigning in protest.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Resigning in protest is usually a pretty weak move, but if a handful of GOP House members did so, they could deliver control to the Democrats - especially with MTG already leaving.
Bacon's seat in particular could easily flip to the Dems, which could be an election that flips the chamber.
Bacon's seat in particular could easily flip to the Dems, which could be an election that flips the chamber.
As a former Scout, this pisses me off- but also seems politically idiotic since Scout participation is likely disproportionately from Republican families.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As a former Scout, this pisses me off- but also seems politically idiotic since Scout participation is likely disproportionately from Republican families.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
So defending manufacturing workers was always an extortion scheme on behalf of the tech oligarchs.
As soon as Europe cancels in taxes on the profits of the oligarchs, Trump is happy to dump steel workers. Just pawns in the game.
As soon as Europe cancels in taxes on the profits of the oligarchs, Trump is happy to dump steel workers. Just pawns in the game.
US tells EU to rethink tech rules to secure lower steel duties www.courthousenews.com/us-tells-eu-...
US tells EU to rethink tech rules to secure lower steel duties
While the EU wants the U.S. to lower its 50% duties on steel and aluminum, Washington is demanding Brussels rolls back green and digital rules it says harm U.S. firms.
www.courthousenews.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
So defending manufacturing workers was always an extortion scheme on behalf of the tech oligarchs.
As soon as Europe cancels in taxes on the profits of the oligarchs, Trump is happy to dump steel workers. Just pawns in the game.
As soon as Europe cancels in taxes on the profits of the oligarchs, Trump is happy to dump steel workers. Just pawns in the game.
Most relevant take here.
Kelly is a civilian now and if Trump wants to try a domestic charge of sedition, go for it.
But don't pervert the military court system with this kind of stuff.
Kelly is a civilian now and if Trump wants to try a domestic charge of sedition, go for it.
But don't pervert the military court system with this kind of stuff.
Back in 2022, a divided D.C. Circuit panel *upheld* the military's constitutional power to court-martial retired servicemembers even for *post-retirement* offenses:
cases.justia.com/federal/appe...
I'm biased (I represented the appellee), but Judge Tatel's dissent seems clearly right to me.
Alas.
cases.justia.com/federal/appe...
I'm biased (I represented the appellee), but Judge Tatel's dissent seems clearly right to me.
Alas.
cases.justia.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Most relevant take here.
Kelly is a civilian now and if Trump wants to try a domestic charge of sedition, go for it.
But don't pervert the military court system with this kind of stuff.
Kelly is a civilian now and if Trump wants to try a domestic charge of sedition, go for it.
But don't pervert the military court system with this kind of stuff.
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Would make Cox the THIRD Republican governor in recent years to expand his state's Supreme Court to shift its ideological balance rightward, after Arizona and Georgia.
Reminder: Republicans love "court packing" when it suits them:
Last week Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appointed anti-abortion culture war zealot John Nielsen to the state supreme court, & may now expand the court to create a majority more favorable to Republican legislators: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Last week Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appointed anti-abortion culture war zealot John Nielsen to the state supreme court, & may now expand the court to create a majority more favorable to Republican legislators: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Would make Cox the THIRD Republican governor in recent years to expand his state's Supreme Court to shift its ideological balance rightward, after Arizona and Georgia.
Would be incredible if this happened. Would avoid insanity like the partisans in the Warren-Bernie camps ripping each other apart as happened in 2020, instead encouraging the kind of mutual support we saw between Lander and Mamdani in NYC.
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
Scoop: Democrats eye ranked-choice voting for 2028 primaries
It's a tool that drew national attention when it propelled New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a decisive primary win.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Would be incredible if this happened. Would avoid insanity like the partisans in the Warren-Bernie camps ripping each other apart as happened in 2020, instead encouraging the kind of mutual support we saw between Lander and Mamdani in NYC.
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/d...
This is a centrist proposal - but it's one most "centrists" oppose because what makes most Democrats "centrists" is having extremist positions defending corporate interests that the majority of Americans oppose.
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This is a centrist proposal - but it's one most "centrists" oppose because what makes most Democrats "centrists" is having extremist positions defending corporate interests that the majority of Americans oppose.
Slotkin really does suck, trashing Biden for own political benefit. And yes, aside from inflation, the economy under Biden was the best it had been in decades, with manufacturing jobs expanding and lower-income workers actually seeing real wages rise.
Dem centrists always piss on other Dems.
Dem centrists always piss on other Dems.
Slotkin: "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week, the Epstein files and economy. He's tweeting 'the economy is the best it's ever been' -- amazing considering the public isn't stupid. It reminded me of Joe Biden. Biden tried to tell us for a year that the economy was great."
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Slotkin really does suck, trashing Biden for own political benefit. And yes, aside from inflation, the economy under Biden was the best it had been in decades, with manufacturing jobs expanding and lower-income workers actually seeing real wages rise.
Dem centrists always piss on other Dems.
Dem centrists always piss on other Dems.
If Trump manages to abolish the filibuster, the long-term impact of his Presidency will likely be radically progressive - since it means the next time Democrats take back the government, a multi-decade backlog of progressive laws will get enacted.
"What once seemed like a dignified brake on hasty lawmaking now blocks even routine governance," U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent writes. https://wapo.st/4iiAAKS
Opinion | It’s time to end the filibuster
Senate Republicans should not shy from doing what Democrats are certain to do.
wapo.st
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
If Trump manages to abolish the filibuster, the long-term impact of his Presidency will likely be radically progressive - since it means the next time Democrats take back the government, a multi-decade backlog of progressive laws will get enacted.
My contrarian view on AI is that humanities will be most sought after degree within a few years, because AI is going to eat many specialized technical skills but providing original content, having high-level editorial skills, and extracting info from original sources will be harder to unemploy.
"While other universities report that the humanities are shrinking, at Berkeley, the opposite is true. The music major is the fastest-growing major on campus. We are finding bigger classrooms because film is exploding. English is back to the numbers we saw 15 years ago. We are hiring" bit.ly/4ohKuOe
"The humanities really are a resource — a confidence for living in our times.” Dean Sara Guyer on the modern utility of humanities degrees
This interview originally appeared on the Division of Arts
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My contrarian view on AI is that humanities will be most sought after degree within a few years, because AI is going to eat many specialized technical skills but providing original content, having high-level editorial skills, and extracting info from original sources will be harder to unemploy.
I will also note that the majority of Democrats voted against the resolution- so Jeffries was voting not as leader of the party but as a factional leader attacking other factions.
He has the right to do that - but he shouldn't be in the position of party leader if that's the role he wants.
He has the right to do that - but he shouldn't be in the position of party leader if that's the role he wants.
Chi Osse @chiosse.bsky.social slamming Hakeem Jeffries for feeding MAGA corporate propaganda attacking socialists in the Democratic Party and abroad.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I will also note that the majority of Democrats voted against the resolution- so Jeffries was voting not as leader of the party but as a factional leader attacking other factions.
He has the right to do that - but he shouldn't be in the position of party leader if that's the role he wants.
He has the right to do that - but he shouldn't be in the position of party leader if that's the role he wants.
Chi Osse @chiosse.bsky.social slamming Hakeem Jeffries for feeding MAGA corporate propaganda attacking socialists in the Democratic Party and abroad.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Chi Osse @chiosse.bsky.social slamming Hakeem Jeffries for feeding MAGA corporate propaganda attacking socialists in the Democratic Party and abroad.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
A majority of Jeffries district voted for a socialist for mayor - so maybe Jeffries should look for a different job.
The resolution as passed said "Congress denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States."
Just absolute betrayal for the person who wants to be Democratic Speaker to vote to attack members of his own party this way.
Just absolute betrayal for the person who wants to be Democratic Speaker to vote to attack members of his own party this way.
House passes bill condemning European allies, such as Socialist Workers Party running Spain, the Social Democrats running Denmark, and other socialist parties.
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
House passes bill condemning "horrors of socialism" as NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani arrives in Washington
The House passed a bill condemning socialism hours before New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, arrived in Washington, D.C.
www.cbsnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The resolution as passed said "Congress denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States."
Just absolute betrayal for the person who wants to be Democratic Speaker to vote to attack members of his own party this way.
Just absolute betrayal for the person who wants to be Democratic Speaker to vote to attack members of his own party this way.
House passes bill condemning European allies, such as Socialist Workers Party running Spain, the Social Democrats running Denmark, and other socialist parties.
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
House passes bill condemning "horrors of socialism" as NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani arrives in Washington
The House passed a bill condemning socialism hours before New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, arrived in Washington, D.C.
www.cbsnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
House passes bill condemning European allies, such as Socialist Workers Party running Spain, the Social Democrats running Denmark, and other socialist parties.
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
And denouncing socialism advocated by Democrats like AOC & Mamdani
Hakeem Jeffries voted for it.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
WIll trying to make it look like significant wage growth over last half century with graph axis that starts at 300/wk but reality is wages essentially stagnant between 1980 and 2015, with slight bump in last decade. But still only about 10% gain in earnings over 50 years.
Which is pathetic.
Which is pathetic.
Not at all, very much the reverse
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
WIll trying to make it look like significant wage growth over last half century with graph axis that starts at 300/wk but reality is wages essentially stagnant between 1980 and 2015, with slight bump in last decade. But still only about 10% gain in earnings over 50 years.
Which is pathetic.
Which is pathetic.
In a weird, weird world, this is one of the weirdest and most hilarious interactions in this very dark timeline we are stuck in.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In a weird, weird world, this is one of the weirdest and most hilarious interactions in this very dark timeline we are stuck in.
Dem leaders should very publicly say to Ukraine and Europe that this is an agreement with one lame duck President, not with the United States
And no future Dem President will be bound to honor it.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
And no future Dem President will be bound to honor it.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Explained: What is Trump's 28-point Ukraine plan?
A draft 28-point plan backed by US President Donald Trump would require Ukraine to offer territorial and security concessions to Moscow, while Russia would be readmitted to the G8 group and receive sa...
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Dem leaders should very publicly say to Ukraine and Europe that this is an agreement with one lame duck President, not with the United States
And no future Dem President will be bound to honor it.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
And no future Dem President will be bound to honor it.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Many disgusting parts- but US makes money from deal:
"$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine, with the US receiving 50% of the profits from the venture."
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
"$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine, with the US receiving 50% of the profits from the venture."
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Explained: What is Trump's 28-point Ukraine plan?
A draft 28-point plan backed by US President Donald Trump would require Ukraine to offer territorial and security concessions to Moscow, while Russia would be readmitted to the G8 group and receive sa...
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Many disgusting parts- but US makes money from deal:
"$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine, with the US receiving 50% of the profits from the venture."
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
"$100 billion in frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine, with the US receiving 50% of the profits from the venture."
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
It won't be humiliating for Ukraine if forced to agree to Trump's plan. When there is a gun pointed to your head, you do what you need to do.
If Ukraine is forced to sign it, it's humiliating for Europe that they didn't step up to confront Trump & help Ukraine on their own.
If Ukraine is forced to sign it, it's humiliating for Europe that they didn't step up to confront Trump & help Ukraine on their own.
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It won't be humiliating for Ukraine if forced to agree to Trump's plan. When there is a gun pointed to your head, you do what you need to do.
If Ukraine is forced to sign it, it's humiliating for Europe that they didn't step up to confront Trump & help Ukraine on their own.
If Ukraine is forced to sign it, it's humiliating for Europe that they didn't step up to confront Trump & help Ukraine on their own.
Democrats should make clear that Paramount's Ellison will be indicted the minute Democrats take back the Presidency for engaging in this kind of quid pro quo bribery.
Completely illegal to offer political favors to a President in exchange for government approval of a merger.
Completely illegal to offer political favors to a President in exchange for government approval of a merger.
November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Democrats should make clear that Paramount's Ellison will be indicted the minute Democrats take back the Presidency for engaging in this kind of quid pro quo bribery.
Completely illegal to offer political favors to a President in exchange for government approval of a merger.
Completely illegal to offer political favors to a President in exchange for government approval of a merger.
Insane political spending by hyperwealthy is a recent phenomena.
Of course, the wealthy generally have had disproportionate impact on our politics forever - but the bizarreness of a handful of individuals like Elon Musk single-handedly trying to buy elections is new.
Of course, the wealthy generally have had disproportionate impact on our politics forever - but the bizarreness of a handful of individuals like Elon Musk single-handedly trying to buy elections is new.
Federal election spending by the 100 wealthiest Americans is now 140x what it was in 2000.
Last year they crossed $1 billion in election spending.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
Last year they crossed $1 billion in election spending.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Insane political spending by hyperwealthy is a recent phenomena.
Of course, the wealthy generally have had disproportionate impact on our politics forever - but the bizarreness of a handful of individuals like Elon Musk single-handedly trying to buy elections is new.
Of course, the wealthy generally have had disproportionate impact on our politics forever - but the bizarreness of a handful of individuals like Elon Musk single-handedly trying to buy elections is new.
Under the rules, if you study theology or to be a chiropractor, you can borrow student loans of up to $50K per year, but if you study to be a registered nurse or a nurse practioner, you aren't a "professional" so qualify only for $20K per year.
Insanity
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Insanity
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Nursing leaders voice concern over proposed changes to student federal student loan provisions
Leaders of nursing organizations believe the changes will make it harder for nurses to afford graduate school, leading to fewer nurses pursuing the profession.
www.newscentermaine.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Under the rules, if you study theology or to be a chiropractor, you can borrow student loans of up to $50K per year, but if you study to be a registered nurse or a nurse practioner, you aren't a "professional" so qualify only for $20K per year.
Insanity
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Insanity
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Reposted by Nathan Newman- ANTIFA Since Nazis Murdered Family in Death Camps
Great having a city government whose leaders walk picket lines with striking workers
My Transition Co-chair Lina Khan and First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan joined Starbucks workers on the picket line today because making NYC affordable means an end to unfair labor practices and a living wage for our workers. We are their partners in the fight to live in this city with dignity.
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Great having a city government whose leaders walk picket lines with striking workers
Rightwing religion is literally killing its followers
Here is another way of looking at state percent Southern Baptist and death rates, measured here as state total population life expectancy. 🧪💡☠️ #Sociology #Population #Think #News
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Rightwing religion is literally killing its followers