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“It has been bitter to see the American Right, much of it, be hostile or churlish toward Ukraine and warm toward Putin and the Kremlin.”
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social confronts the uncomfortable truth: many Americans—starting with the president—have abandoned Ukraine.
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social confronts the uncomfortable truth: many Americans—starting with the president—have abandoned Ukraine.
Agony over Ukraine
Many Americans, starting with the president, are hostile or churlish toward the Ukrainians and warm toward their invader—a bitter truth to digest.
www.thenextmove.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“It has been bitter to see the American Right, much of it, be hostile or churlish toward Ukraine and warm toward Putin and the Kremlin.”
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social confronts the uncomfortable truth: many Americans—starting with the president—have abandoned Ukraine.
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social confronts the uncomfortable truth: many Americans—starting with the president—have abandoned Ukraine.
This Thanksgiving, RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood and early glimpses of the free world, reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver—and everything we have worth defending.
Remembering My “American Supermarket Moment” This Thanksgiving
Despite growing up in the USSR, I was exposed to the fruits of a free society from a young age.
www.thenextmove.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This Thanksgiving, RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood and early glimpses of the free world, reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver—and everything we have worth defending.
RDI Frontline Fellow David Smolansky joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the latest episode of the FOFCON Pod.
David reflects on life in exile, populists who use democracy to dismantle it, and his powerful vision for democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
David reflects on life in exile, populists who use democracy to dismantle it, and his powerful vision for democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
FOFCON Pod: Resistance and Rebuilding
David Smolansky talks exile, the fight to restore democracy, and his vision for a free Venezuela.
www.thenextmove.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
RDI Frontline Fellow David Smolansky joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the latest episode of the FOFCON Pod.
David reflects on life in exile, populists who use democracy to dismantle it, and his powerful vision for democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
David reflects on life in exile, populists who use democracy to dismantle it, and his powerful vision for democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
The plan to end the war in Ukraine doesn’t ensure peace—it ensures profits for Trump’s inner circle.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social on Steve Witkoff, Russia’s friendly deal, and privatization of power on a global scale.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social on Steve Witkoff, Russia’s friendly deal, and privatization of power on a global scale.
Diplomacy for Sale: How Witkoff and Co. Cut a Deal with Russia
A Moscow-friendly deal that sells out Ukraine exposes how Witkoff and others are reshaping diplomacy for profit.
www.thenextmove.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The plan to end the war in Ukraine doesn’t ensure peace—it ensures profits for Trump’s inner circle.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social on Steve Witkoff, Russia’s friendly deal, and privatization of power on a global scale.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social on Steve Witkoff, Russia’s friendly deal, and privatization of power on a global scale.
🧵ICYMI: On FOFCON Pod, RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social interviews with the courageous dissidents joining us at next month’s Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Check out the latest episodes and stay tuned for more powerful conversations ⤵️
Check out the latest episodes and stay tuned for more powerful conversations ⤵️
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🧵ICYMI: On FOFCON Pod, RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social interviews with the courageous dissidents joining us at next month’s Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Check out the latest episodes and stay tuned for more powerful conversations ⤵️
Check out the latest episodes and stay tuned for more powerful conversations ⤵️
Last week, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social moderated a powerful post-show conversation after Other with Ari'el Stachel and @enesfreedom.bsky.social—diving into conversation about dissent, resilience, division and the power of storytelling, and even a little basketball.
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Last week, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social moderated a powerful post-show conversation after Other with Ari'el Stachel and @enesfreedom.bsky.social—diving into conversation about dissent, resilience, division and the power of storytelling, and even a little basketball.
“If you are thankful for something, then you have something you can fight for.”
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood—offering a contrast between Soviet life and his early glimpses of the free world—reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood—offering a contrast between Soviet life and his early glimpses of the free world—reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver.
Remembering My “American Supermarket Moment” This Thanksgiving
Despite growing up in the USSR, I was exposed to the fruits of a free society from a young age.
www.thenextmove.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“If you are thankful for something, then you have something you can fight for.”
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood—offering a contrast between Soviet life and his early glimpses of the free world—reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social reflects on his childhood—offering a contrast between Soviet life and his early glimpses of the free world—reminding us of the freedoms and abundance free societies deliver.
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas shares a powerful message: China’s assault on freedom doesn’t stop at its borders—it endangers democracy and human rights globally.
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas shares a powerful message: China’s assault on freedom doesn’t stop at its borders—it endangers democracy and human rights globally.
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
Watch the full episode now: www.thenextmove.org/p/fofcon-pod...
We’re uniting dissidents, journalists, and business leaders to foster a culture of freedom—and we want you to be a part of the action!
Join RDI Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social & @urielepshtein.bsky.social, & register today.
Join RDI Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social & @urielepshtein.bsky.social, & register today.
Join the Renew Democracy Initiative in DC, Dec. 9-10
The Frontlines of Freedom Conference is about fostering a culture of freedom.
www.thenextmove.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We’re uniting dissidents, journalists, and business leaders to foster a culture of freedom—and we want you to be a part of the action!
Join RDI Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social & @urielepshtein.bsky.social, & register today.
Join RDI Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social & @urielepshtein.bsky.social, & register today.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social: “The presidency will have to be redesigned to reverse the privatization of power. The rules governing executive power should be rewritten—not to support a George Washington, but to restrain a Donald Trump.”
www.thenextmove.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social: “The presidency will have to be redesigned to reverse the privatization of power. The rules governing executive power should be rewritten—not to support a George Washington, but to restrain a Donald Trump.”
“We should not necessarily think of politicians as friends or foes, but as temporary allies when our interests intersect and adversaries when they don’t.”
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social on MTG’s break with Trump and the delicate balance of strategically aligning with unsavory figures.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social on MTG’s break with Trump and the delicate balance of strategically aligning with unsavory figures.
Can Marjorie Taylor Greene Be Redeemed?
Who belongs in the broader pro-freedom tent?
www.thenextmove.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“We should not necessarily think of politicians as friends or foes, but as temporary allies when our interests intersect and adversaries when they don’t.”
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social on MTG’s break with Trump and the delicate balance of strategically aligning with unsavory figures.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social on MTG’s break with Trump and the delicate balance of strategically aligning with unsavory figures.
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the latest episode of FOFCON Pod.
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
FOFCON Pod: The Fight for Uyghur Freedom
Rushan Abbas speaks out on China’s repression and the global fight for Uyghur freedom.
www.thenextmove.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the latest episode of FOFCON Pod.
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
Politics, power, and the push for freedom. This week’s edition of Moves That Matter analyzes the key plays reshaping the board and thinks moves ahead.
Featuring @garrykasparov.bsky.social, Fatima Abo Alasrar, @urielepshtein.bsky.social, @evangottesman.bsky.social, & @jaynordlinger.bsky.social.
Featuring @garrykasparov.bsky.social, Fatima Abo Alasrar, @urielepshtein.bsky.social, @evangottesman.bsky.social, & @jaynordlinger.bsky.social.
Moves That Matter: Power, Politics, and the Push for Freedom
This week’s moves shaping politics and power.
www.thenextmove.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Politics, power, and the push for freedom. This week’s edition of Moves That Matter analyzes the key plays reshaping the board and thinks moves ahead.
Featuring @garrykasparov.bsky.social, Fatima Abo Alasrar, @urielepshtein.bsky.social, @evangottesman.bsky.social, & @jaynordlinger.bsky.social.
Featuring @garrykasparov.bsky.social, Fatima Abo Alasrar, @urielepshtein.bsky.social, @evangottesman.bsky.social, & @jaynordlinger.bsky.social.
“Our loyalty is to the Constitution of the United States of America, not one man and his political interests.”
RDI Board Member @avindman.bsky.social urges service members to remember their civic duty—and warns that political loyalty won’t protect from violations of their oath.
RDI Board Member @avindman.bsky.social urges service members to remember their civic duty—and warns that political loyalty won’t protect from violations of their oath.
Alexander Vindman: The Military's Obligations to the Constitution
Civic duty over personal loyalty.
www.thenextmove.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“Our loyalty is to the Constitution of the United States of America, not one man and his political interests.”
RDI Board Member @avindman.bsky.social urges service members to remember their civic duty—and warns that political loyalty won’t protect from violations of their oath.
RDI Board Member @avindman.bsky.social urges service members to remember their civic duty—and warns that political loyalty won’t protect from violations of their oath.
“The impulse to demand accountability, regardless of who is in power, is the beating heart of democracy.”
With the bill to release the Epstein files signed by Trump this week, revisit RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social's piece on what the scandal really means for American democracy.
With the bill to release the Epstein files signed by Trump this week, revisit RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social's piece on what the scandal really means for American democracy.
Why Do the Epstein Files Matter for Democracy?
Epshtein vs. Epstein
www.thenextmove.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“The impulse to demand accountability, regardless of who is in power, is the beating heart of democracy.”
With the bill to release the Epstein files signed by Trump this week, revisit RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social's piece on what the scandal really means for American democracy.
With the bill to release the Epstein files signed by Trump this week, revisit RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social's piece on what the scandal really means for American democracy.
This week, the UN voted to adopt Trump’s resolution in Gaza.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social and @evangottesman.bsky.social break down how the very qualities that make Trump dangerous domestically made him uniquely capable of brokering a ceasefire in the region.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social and @evangottesman.bsky.social break down how the very qualities that make Trump dangerous domestically made him uniquely capable of brokering a ceasefire in the region.
How Trump Got a Gaza Ceasefire
The very qualities that make Trump dangerous domestically made him uniquely capable of delivering a win in Gaza.
www.thenextmove.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This week, the UN voted to adopt Trump’s resolution in Gaza.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social and @evangottesman.bsky.social break down how the very qualities that make Trump dangerous domestically made him uniquely capable of brokering a ceasefire in the region.
RDI’s @urielepshtein.bsky.social and @evangottesman.bsky.social break down how the very qualities that make Trump dangerous domestically made him uniquely capable of brokering a ceasefire in the region.
Decades of trends have expanded presidential power—and now that power risks being used for personal gain.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social traces the concerning trend of privatization of power in the United States and makes the case for reigning in the Oval Office.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social traces the concerning trend of privatization of power in the United States and makes the case for reigning in the Oval Office.
The Privatization of American Power
In Russia, we had a joke about Putin. The dictator was an improbable Karl Marx-Adam Smith combo: expenses nationalized, profits privatized.
www.thenextmove.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Decades of trends have expanded presidential power—and now that power risks being used for personal gain.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social traces the concerning trend of privatization of power in the United States and makes the case for reigning in the Oval Office.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social traces the concerning trend of privatization of power in the United States and makes the case for reigning in the Oval Office.
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social delivers a powerful account from the Berlin Freedom Conference—spotlighting the courage of political prisoners, the duty of free nations, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of tyranny.
In ‘The City of Freedom,’ Part II
Notes on the Berlin Freedom Conference.
www.thenextmove.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social delivers a powerful account from the Berlin Freedom Conference—spotlighting the courage of political prisoners, the duty of free nations, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of tyranny.
“The impulse to demand accountability, regardless of who is in power, is the beating heart of democracy.”
As the House gears up to vote on the Epstein Files release, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social (no relation!) reminds us of what these files really mean for America’s democracy.
As the House gears up to vote on the Epstein Files release, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social (no relation!) reminds us of what these files really mean for America’s democracy.
Why Do the Epstein Files Matter for Democracy?
Epshtein vs. Epstein
www.thenextmove.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“The impulse to demand accountability, regardless of who is in power, is the beating heart of democracy.”
As the House gears up to vote on the Epstein Files release, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social (no relation!) reminds us of what these files really mean for America’s democracy.
As the House gears up to vote on the Epstein Files release, RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social (no relation!) reminds us of what these files really mean for America’s democracy.
“Elected officials who still believe in the rule of law need to pursue every legal avenue available to them to defend Comey and any of Trump’s other political targets.”
As top officials carry out Trump’s vendettas, RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social urges leaders to meet mafia politics with resolve.
As top officials carry out Trump’s vendettas, RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social urges leaders to meet mafia politics with resolve.
Comey Indictment: It’s Mafia Politics and Trump Is the Don
Pam Bondi and Kash Patel are on their way to becoming the president's "made men."
www.thenextmove.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“Elected officials who still believe in the rule of law need to pursue every legal avenue available to them to defend Comey and any of Trump’s other political targets.”
As top officials carry out Trump’s vendettas, RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social urges leaders to meet mafia politics with resolve.
As top officials carry out Trump’s vendettas, RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social urges leaders to meet mafia politics with resolve.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the FOFCON Pod.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the FOFCON Pod.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
Watch as Garry unpacks America’s biggest challenges—and how the Frontlines of Freedom Conference is fostering a culture of freedom to meet them.
Register to join us in DC, Dec. 9-10.
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social warns that a troubling shift is underway: the privatization of power in America.
Garry on parallels from Putin’s Russia, the expanding presidency, and the need to restrain the Oval Office.
Garry on parallels from Putin’s Russia, the expanding presidency, and the need to restrain the Oval Office.
The Privatization of American Power
In Russia, we had a joke about Putin. The dictator was an improbable Karl Marx-Adam Smith combo: expenses nationalized, profits privatized.
www.thenextmove.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
RDI Founder @garrykasparov.bsky.social warns that a troubling shift is underway: the privatization of power in America.
Garry on parallels from Putin’s Russia, the expanding presidency, and the need to restrain the Oval Office.
Garry on parallels from Putin’s Russia, the expanding presidency, and the need to restrain the Oval Office.
We’re uniting dissidents, journalists, and business leaders to foster a culture of freedom—and we want you to be a part of it!
Join us Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @urielepshtein.bsky.social, and register today.
Join us Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @urielepshtein.bsky.social, and register today.
Join the Renew Democracy Initiative in DC, Dec. 9-10
The Frontlines of Freedom Conference is about fostering a culture of freedom.
www.thenextmove.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We’re uniting dissidents, journalists, and business leaders to foster a culture of freedom—and we want you to be a part of it!
Join us Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @urielepshtein.bsky.social, and register today.
Join us Dec. 9-10 at the Frontlines of Freedom Conference in DC.
Learn more from RDI’s @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @urielepshtein.bsky.social, and register today.
In a reversal of course, Trump is urging GOP House members to vote to release the Epstein files. With pressure mounting, what do the files actually mean for democracy?
RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social unpacks the scandal’s implications—and why accountability is critical to a free society.
RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social unpacks the scandal’s implications—and why accountability is critical to a free society.
Why Do the Epstein Files Matter for Democracy?
Epshtein vs. Epstein
www.thenextmove.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In a reversal of course, Trump is urging GOP House members to vote to release the Epstein files. With pressure mounting, what do the files actually mean for democracy?
RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social unpacks the scandal’s implications—and why accountability is critical to a free society.
RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social unpacks the scandal’s implications—and why accountability is critical to a free society.
Masoud Pezeshkian. Vladimir Putin. Nick Fuentes.
Tucker Carlson has given them all a friendly platform under the guise of open debate.
Fatima Abo Alasrar breaks down how Tucker’s interviews are more propaganda than journalism—and why media literacy is needed to combat complicity.
Tucker Carlson has given them all a friendly platform under the guise of open debate.
Fatima Abo Alasrar breaks down how Tucker’s interviews are more propaganda than journalism—and why media literacy is needed to combat complicity.
How to Understand Tucker Carlson’s Interview with the President of Iran
When it comes to dictators, Tucker Carlson presents a false choice between censorship and softball interviews. There’s another way.
www.thenextmove.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Masoud Pezeshkian. Vladimir Putin. Nick Fuentes.
Tucker Carlson has given them all a friendly platform under the guise of open debate.
Fatima Abo Alasrar breaks down how Tucker’s interviews are more propaganda than journalism—and why media literacy is needed to combat complicity.
Tucker Carlson has given them all a friendly platform under the guise of open debate.
Fatima Abo Alasrar breaks down how Tucker’s interviews are more propaganda than journalism—and why media literacy is needed to combat complicity.