Nate Rathjen
@rathjen.us
a singer and an old bourbon drinker
📍Del Ray, Alexandria, Va.
📍Del Ray, Alexandria, Va.
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For those of you who believe the game is lost, this shows it isn't.
In Turkey, the guy would be arrested (and probably beaten).
In Russia, he'd probably "fall out a window"
Trump has authoritarian ambitions. He hasn't won the game. Not by a longshot.
In Turkey, the guy would be arrested (and probably beaten).
In Russia, he'd probably "fall out a window"
Trump has authoritarian ambitions. He hasn't won the game. Not by a longshot.
Trump yells “fuck you” and flips off an auto worker in Michigan who yelled “pedophile protector” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/t...
January 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM
For those of you who believe the game is lost, this shows it isn't.
In Turkey, the guy would be arrested (and probably beaten).
In Russia, he'd probably "fall out a window"
Trump has authoritarian ambitions. He hasn't won the game. Not by a longshot.
In Turkey, the guy would be arrested (and probably beaten).
In Russia, he'd probably "fall out a window"
Trump has authoritarian ambitions. He hasn't won the game. Not by a longshot.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus, which has nearly 100 members, announced its members will oppose any new funding for immigration enforcement until "meaningful" reforms are put in place. www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
Progressive Caucus To Oppose Any New Funding For Immigration Enforcement
www.huffpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, which has nearly 100 members, announced its members will oppose any new funding for immigration enforcement until "meaningful" reforms are put in place. www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
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I bet this is all an elaborate scheme to land an interview with Pete Hegseth
New: CBS News seems to be preparing a new segment called "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil," per sources.
Some staff were only first made aware of it as they encountered CBS testing out set designs of a faux-stocked bar in the newsroom, featuring a large sponsor banner for Jack Daniels.
Some staff were only first made aware of it as they encountered CBS testing out set designs of a faux-stocked bar in the newsroom, featuring a large sponsor banner for Jack Daniels.
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I bet this is all an elaborate scheme to land an interview with Pete Hegseth
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“But what do you expect Democrats to doo-hooo?”
1) Refuse to fund this criminal government anymore.
2) EVERY one of them call to abolish ICE (and bonus, DHS). No more “they need training” shit. Promise prosecutions.
3) EVERY one of them call for Trump’s impeachment, relentlessly, EVERY day.
1) Refuse to fund this criminal government anymore.
2) EVERY one of them call to abolish ICE (and bonus, DHS). No more “they need training” shit. Promise prosecutions.
3) EVERY one of them call for Trump’s impeachment, relentlessly, EVERY day.
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“But what do you expect Democrats to doo-hooo?”
1) Refuse to fund this criminal government anymore.
2) EVERY one of them call to abolish ICE (and bonus, DHS). No more “they need training” shit. Promise prosecutions.
3) EVERY one of them call for Trump’s impeachment, relentlessly, EVERY day.
1) Refuse to fund this criminal government anymore.
2) EVERY one of them call to abolish ICE (and bonus, DHS). No more “they need training” shit. Promise prosecutions.
3) EVERY one of them call for Trump’s impeachment, relentlessly, EVERY day.
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Amazing that Democratic leaders think that abolishing BABY KIDNAPPERS WHO BRUISE BABIES might not be a political winner.
"The baby was released to her family. Her grandmother says she had a bruised cheek, but is otherwise OK."
I'M SORRY, BUT DID YOU NOT HAVE FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO THIS???
I'M SORRY, BUT DID YOU NOT HAVE FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO THIS???
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Amazing that Democratic leaders think that abolishing BABY KIDNAPPERS WHO BRUISE BABIES might not be a political winner.
that is the smallest middle finger of all time 😂😂
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
that is the smallest middle finger of all time 😂😂
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People Magazine, you have been on your A-game recently. I again take back all the shit i've talked in the past
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
People Magazine, you have been on your A-game recently. I again take back all the shit i've talked in the past
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🚨BREAKING: A Virginia court rejected an emergency bid to halt a proposed constitutional amendment meant to counter Republican gerrymanders nationwide ahead of the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Court rejects GOP request to immediately block Virginia redistricting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
🚨BREAKING: A Virginia court rejected an emergency bid to halt a proposed constitutional amendment meant to counter Republican gerrymanders nationwide ahead of the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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joe rogan is a very dumb guy, that very dumb guys are realizing that ICE is evil is good.
January 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
joe rogan is a very dumb guy, that very dumb guys are realizing that ICE is evil is good.
fwiw, the pledge requirement is in the state party bylaws so it's out of ADC's hands
vademocrats.org/wp-content/u... (sec 18.3)
vademocrats.org/wp-content/u... (sec 18.3)
I have successfully voted. And also politely lodged my objection to the loyalty oath.
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
fwiw, the pledge requirement is in the state party bylaws so it's out of ADC's hands
vademocrats.org/wp-content/u... (sec 18.3)
vademocrats.org/wp-content/u... (sec 18.3)
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This is Daisy. She understands that you want her to sit. But alas, she must zoom. 12/10 (TT: daisythegoldengirll)
January 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
This is Daisy. She understands that you want her to sit. But alas, she must zoom. 12/10 (TT: daisythegoldengirll)
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Just three head coaches in their same position hired before 2013 across NFL/CFB now: Ferentz at Iowa (99), Troy Calhoun at Air Force (07) and Dabo (09).
With Tomlin/Harbaugh out, the longest-tenured NFL coaches are now:
2013: Andy Reid
2017: Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, Sean McDermott
2019: Zac Taylor, Matt LaFleur
2013: Andy Reid
2017: Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, Sean McDermott
2019: Zac Taylor, Matt LaFleur
January 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Just three head coaches in their same position hired before 2013 across NFL/CFB now: Ferentz at Iowa (99), Troy Calhoun at Air Force (07) and Dabo (09).
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Democrats underestimate this at their own peril, and at the expense of every American.
Democrats need to realize ICE isn’t just—or even primarily—a mass deportation force.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Democrats underestimate this at their own peril, and at the expense of every American.
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Tfw you could have been the Dilbert guy and everyone would have vaguely said “ah, never found it that funny, but end of an era” when you died but instead you decided to be Super Racist
January 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Tfw you could have been the Dilbert guy and everyone would have vaguely said “ah, never found it that funny, but end of an era” when you died but instead you decided to be Super Racist
just voted at the Arlington location (Aurora Hills Library in Crystal City), no line and the poll greeters looked very bored lol
If it’s convenient for voters, they should try Beatley Library instead of Houston Rec Center. The line is fairly short, at least it was when I was there around noon.
January 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
just voted at the Arlington location (Aurora Hills Library in Crystal City), no line and the poll greeters looked very bored lol
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Democrats so often forget that they can influence public opinion.
if democrats came out today as a whole for "abolish ice" that number would jump to 60 or more, they still fail to grasp how powerful a unifying message behind an intent with momentum is
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Democrats so often forget that they can influence public opinion.
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NB for Alexandrians: although we are all referring to today’s voting as a “primary,” it’s actually a Democratic Party caucus and you do have to sign an affidavit to participate. It just says yes, I’m a Democrat and I’ll support the Dem in the general.
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
NB for Alexandrians: although we are all referring to today’s voting as a “primary,” it’s actually a Democratic Party caucus and you do have to sign an affidavit to participate. It just says yes, I’m a Democrat and I’ll support the Dem in the general.
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I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
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Confused about whether you can vote in today’s Senate District 39 firehouse primary? You’re not alone. Here’s the short answer: Any registered voter in District 39 can participate — but you must sign a pledge at the door.
Who can vote in today's Senate primary? Here's what you need to know
Firehouse primary open to any District 39 voter willing to sign Democratic pledge
www.alexandriabrief.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Confused about whether you can vote in today’s Senate District 39 firehouse primary? You’re not alone. Here’s the short answer: Any registered voter in District 39 can participate — but you must sign a pledge at the door.
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truly hate how easy it is to get americans to accept and normalize something immediately sinister, ‘oh the small government no healthcare people want a secret militia armed with everyone’s private information that’s empowered to kidnap people off the street, ok!’
Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
truly hate how easy it is to get americans to accept and normalize something immediately sinister, ‘oh the small government no healthcare people want a secret militia armed with everyone’s private information that’s empowered to kidnap people off the street, ok!’
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Just spitballing here, but I think the founders probably wouldn't have approved of a President putting the entirety of a highly militarized federal government on a war footing against a state because he didn't like how they voted in the last election. But I'm sure John Roberts knows what he's doing.
Trump just posted that the "day of reckoning & retribution is coming" in Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Just spitballing here, but I think the founders probably wouldn't have approved of a President putting the entirety of a highly militarized federal government on a war footing against a state because he didn't like how they voted in the last election. But I'm sure John Roberts knows what he's doing.
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MS NOW EXCLUSIVE:
At least four leaders of a Justice Department unit that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, according to three people briefed on the departures.
At least four leaders of a Justice Department unit that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, according to three people briefed on the departures.
A new spate of Justice Department officials quit because their section didn't want to probe Renee Good's shooting
At least four leaders of the Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
www.ms.now
January 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
MS NOW EXCLUSIVE:
At least four leaders of a Justice Department unit that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, according to three people briefed on the departures.
At least four leaders of a Justice Department unit that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, according to three people briefed on the departures.