Simon Rosenberg
@simonwdc.bsky.social
Democratic political strategist, analyst, commentator. Hopium purveyor. More than 30 years in the fight.
My primary political home is on Substack.
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Both Sane And Insane - Coming To A Better Understanding Of Trumpism So We Can Challenge It More Effectively
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Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
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A great time visiting with America's Democratic Governors. This is a party leading the nation forward.
FLORIDA'S NEXT!
FLORIDA'S NEXT!
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A great time visiting with America's Democratic Governors. This is a party leading the nation forward.
FLORIDA'S NEXT!
FLORIDA'S NEXT!
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All across Europe, as well as in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, US allies are reading Trump's national security strategy and realizing that it was authored by people who view them as enemies while idolizing Vladimir Putin and plagiarizing from his recent speeches.
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
All across Europe, as well as in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, US allies are reading Trump's national security strategy and realizing that it was authored by people who view them as enemies while idolizing Vladimir Putin and plagiarizing from his recent speeches.
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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This week, Trump quietly released his National Security Strategy.
It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world.
Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.
It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world.
Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.
Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This week, Trump quietly released his National Security Strategy.
It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world.
Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.
It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world.
Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.
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Musk and Medvedev remain unavailable for comment about other federal states, such as the Russian Federation and the United States of America.
Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
December 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Musk and Medvedev remain unavailable for comment about other federal states, such as the Russian Federation and the United States of America.
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Tim Dillon: " These ICE raids are so barbaric and they're so crazy. Like, 19-year-old college students are being deported to Honduras and they've lived here their whole life. It's wrong on its face. It shouldn't be happening."
December 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Tim Dillon: " These ICE raids are so barbaric and they're so crazy. Like, 19-year-old college students are being deported to Honduras and they've lived here their whole life. It's wrong on its face. It shouldn't be happening."
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No one mouthes the messages of Russian influence operations more loudly or consistently than Elon Musk. And note how he refuses to talk about his regular direct talks with Vladimir Putin, which as a top secret security holder he is obligated to report to USG, but does not—ever.
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
No one mouthes the messages of Russian influence operations more loudly or consistently than Elon Musk. And note how he refuses to talk about his regular direct talks with Vladimir Putin, which as a top secret security holder he is obligated to report to USG, but does not—ever.
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“Their consistent refrain serves as an important message to Republicans and Democrats as they look to sway swing voters in key races across the country next year: Candidate quality matters, ranging from positions on issues to personality to professional background.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
These voters backed Trump in 2024 and Democrats in 2025. What will they do in 2026?
In focus groups, 14 swing voters from New Jersey and Virginia voiced negative views of both parties and were down on Trump and drawn to Democrats they saw as moderates.
www.nbcnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“Their consistent refrain serves as an important message to Republicans and Democrats as they look to sway swing voters in key races across the country next year: Candidate quality matters, ranging from positions on issues to personality to professional background.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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This year has had the highest layoffs since 2020.
December 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This year has had the highest layoffs since 2020.
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HOPIUM CHRONICLES: Affordability: How Trump Has Made It Worse - A New Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro
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Affordability: How Trump Has Made It Worse - A New Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro
Happy Saturday everyone!
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December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
HOPIUM CHRONICLES: Affordability: How Trump Has Made It Worse - A New Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro
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Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Reilly also wrote the book Commander in Cheat which documented the many ways that Trump cheats at golf.
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Reilly also wrote the book Commander in Cheat which documented the many ways that Trump cheats at golf.
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At least one of the boats that Trump and Hegseth ordered the crew to be murdered wasn't even heading towards the U.S. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
www.cnn.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
At least one of the boats that Trump and Hegseth ordered the crew to be murdered wasn't even heading towards the U.S. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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"Trump is an unorthodox and unconventional opponent. To challenge him successfully we must let go of conventional understandings and adapt to the new battlefield we find ourselves in now."
A MUST READ!
A MUST READ!
Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
Both Sane And Insane - Coming To A Better Understanding Of Trumpism So We Can Challenge It More Effectively
I am going live with Dr. Rob Shapiro at 3pm EST today - join us!
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"Trump is an unorthodox and unconventional opponent. To challenge him successfully we must let go of conventional understandings and adapt to the new battlefield we find ourselves in now."
A MUST READ!
A MUST READ!
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Miami: Early voting for the mayoral runoff has started! Today and tomorrow, you can vote early for Eileen Higgins and elect a Democrat who will get things done for Miami.
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Miami: Early voting for the mayoral runoff has started! Today and tomorrow, you can vote early for Eileen Higgins and elect a Democrat who will get things done for Miami.
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As awful as this, the focus on whether the woman was complying obscures the more important issue: in a democracy, there should not be armed agents demanding to see papers of every passing person.
“Traumatized, humiliated, degraded.”
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Exclusive: Woman detained by feds in Keys says she was following agents’ orders
“This is not the America that I grew up in, and this is not the America that we represent.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As awful as this, the focus on whether the woman was complying obscures the more important issue: in a democracy, there should not be armed agents demanding to see papers of every passing person.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
Both Sane And Insane - Coming To A Better Understanding Of Trumpism So We Can Challenge It More Effectively
I am going live with Dr. Rob Shapiro at 3pm EST today - join us!
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Some thoughts on broadening the current war crimes debate into one about Trump’s dangerous and profoundly un-American “Putin first” agenda.
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
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Today we celebrate the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Every one of our Defenders is our shield&strength,a force that the enemy must reckon with.On their shoulders rests the safety of millions
Step by step,we’re bringing closer the day when 🇺🇦will be safe
Slava Ukraini!Glory to the Heroes!
Every one of our Defenders is our shield&strength,a force that the enemy must reckon with.On their shoulders rests the safety of millions
Step by step,we’re bringing closer the day when 🇺🇦will be safe
Slava Ukraini!Glory to the Heroes!
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today we celebrate the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Every one of our Defenders is our shield&strength,a force that the enemy must reckon with.On their shoulders rests the safety of millions
Step by step,we’re bringing closer the day when 🇺🇦will be safe
Slava Ukraini!Glory to the Heroes!
Every one of our Defenders is our shield&strength,a force that the enemy must reckon with.On their shoulders rests the safety of millions
Step by step,we’re bringing closer the day when 🇺🇦will be safe
Slava Ukraini!Glory to the Heroes!
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
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New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Is Failing, The Regime Is Cracking, And Democrats Have To Keep Fighting Hard"
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Is Failing, The Regime Is Cracking, And Democrats Have To Keep Fighting Hard"
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December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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#GVerse via @calltoactivism.bsky.social
🚨ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME??
Mike Johnson waited 50 DAYS to swear in Adelita Grijalva but he swore in Matt Van Epps from Tennessee 48 HOURS after his special election.
Mike Johnson is a piece of shit.
🚨ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME??
Mike Johnson waited 50 DAYS to swear in Adelita Grijalva but he swore in Matt Van Epps from Tennessee 48 HOURS after his special election.
Mike Johnson is a piece of shit.
December 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#GVerse via @calltoactivism.bsky.social
🚨ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME??
Mike Johnson waited 50 DAYS to swear in Adelita Grijalva but he swore in Matt Van Epps from Tennessee 48 HOURS after his special election.
Mike Johnson is a piece of shit.
🚨ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME??
Mike Johnson waited 50 DAYS to swear in Adelita Grijalva but he swore in Matt Van Epps from Tennessee 48 HOURS after his special election.
Mike Johnson is a piece of shit.
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RFK Jr. and his anti-vax ACIP are responsible for doing harm to generations of Americans living in the shadow of his anti-science leadership, and Hep. B is just the tip of the iceberg
It's time for Congress to impeach and remove RFK Jr. No ifs, no buts. Enough is enough. #ImpeachtheQuack
It's time for Congress to impeach and remove RFK Jr. No ifs, no buts. Enough is enough. #ImpeachtheQuack
ACIP votes to end universal HBV birth dose for newborns. The consequence? Prepare to see a reversal of our rates of chronic liver disease and liver cancer as more children are left unprotected.
The birth dose has an up to 90% efficacy rate of protecting newborns from Hep B, which is incurable.
The birth dose has an up to 90% efficacy rate of protecting newborns from Hep B, which is incurable.
ACIP votes to abandon universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today on what could be a major change to the childhood vaccination schedule. Follow here for live updates.
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
RFK Jr. and his anti-vax ACIP are responsible for doing harm to generations of Americans living in the shadow of his anti-science leadership, and Hep. B is just the tip of the iceberg
It's time for Congress to impeach and remove RFK Jr. No ifs, no buts. Enough is enough. #ImpeachtheQuack
It's time for Congress to impeach and remove RFK Jr. No ifs, no buts. Enough is enough. #ImpeachtheQuack
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The Post obtained hot mic comments by the chair of RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine committee.
"We feel like a little bit like puppets on a string as opposed to really being an independent advisory panel" wapo.st/4atob4M
The Post obtained hot mic comments by the chair of RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine committee.
"We feel like a little bit like puppets on a string as opposed to really being an independent advisory panel" wapo.st/4atob4M
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
!!!
The Post obtained hot mic comments by the chair of RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine committee.
"We feel like a little bit like puppets on a string as opposed to really being an independent advisory panel" wapo.st/4atob4M
The Post obtained hot mic comments by the chair of RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine committee.
"We feel like a little bit like puppets on a string as opposed to really being an independent advisory panel" wapo.st/4atob4M