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It's better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.” – James Thurber
All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.
All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.
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He was one of the most identifiable faces in Houston for more than half a century for his work on KTRK, punctuated by his inviting signature phrase, “Good evening, friends.” bit.ly/44pOepL
December 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
He was one of the most identifiable faces in Houston for more than half a century for his work on KTRK, punctuated by his inviting signature phrase, “Good evening, friends.” bit.ly/44pOepL
MIAMI — Democrats can now add a major city in Donald Trump’s home state — and one set to host his future presidential library — to its list of off-cycle election wins.
Miami elects first woman mayor, ends GOP’s 28-year control of City Hall
The defeat of the Republican in the race, who was endorsed by Trump, gives added momentum to Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms.
The defeat of the Republican in the race, who was endorsed by Trump, gives added momentum to Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms.
Miami elects first woman mayor, ends GOP’s 28-year control of City Hall
The defeat of the Republican in the race, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, gives added momentum to Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms.
www.politico.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
MIAMI — Democrats can now add a major city in Donald Trump’s home state — and one set to host his future presidential library — to its list of off-cycle election wins.
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Today is a dark day for American science and biomedicine. My comments in @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today is a dark day for American science and biomedicine. My comments in @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Linked to this yesterday, but I am re-upping today because this is the best piece of practical research I have seen lately. It deals with what's gone wrong in political coverage.
"If we want different results, we have to abandon standard practice."
YES.
Finally, someone put together what I and many other critics have been saying about political coverage — then took it further. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/harm-reducti...
Author Michael Hauser Tov is 28 years old.
YES.
Finally, someone put together what I and many other critics have been saying about political coverage — then took it further. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/harm-reducti...
Author Michael Hauser Tov is 28 years old.
October 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Linked to this yesterday, but I am re-upping today because this is the best piece of practical research I have seen lately. It deals with what's gone wrong in political coverage.
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From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.
Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."
October 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.
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Next time some Trump supporter says "BUT THE NAME-CALLING BY THE LEFT IS DANGEROUS!" show them this:
#Hypocrisy
#Hypocrisy
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Next time some Trump supporter says "BUT THE NAME-CALLING BY THE LEFT IS DANGEROUS!" show them this:
#Hypocrisy
#Hypocrisy
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Trump’s words in 2013: presidents are always to blame. His words now: blame Democrats. Lies. #ThisIsTrumpsShutdown
September 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Trump’s words in 2013: presidents are always to blame. His words now: blame Democrats. Lies. #ThisIsTrumpsShutdown
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I had missed this post from Ed Whelan questioning whether Lindsey Halligan was even validly appointed in the first place. One minor point: Whelan says that the 1986 Alito memo "might not be in the public domain," but in fact it is, thanks to the Alina Habba litigation!
Was Lindsey Halligan Validly Appointed as United States Attorney? | National Review
As I understand the facts, it seems highly doubtful that Lindsey Halligan has been validly appointed as United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. If her appointment is invalid, so…
www.nationalreview.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Fed's Lisa Cook seems to have picked up a new superstar conservative lawyer since her case got to the Supreme Court:
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fed's Lisa Cook seems to have picked up a new superstar conservative lawyer since her case got to the Supreme Court:
My escape today on the water from disbalief and anxiety as the country I love has fully slid into the absolute control of a facist White House. Aptly named Deceptions Pass - Washington State.
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
My escape today on the water from disbalief and anxiety as the country I love has fully slid into the absolute control of a facist White House. Aptly named Deceptions Pass - Washington State.
"He was an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct ..."
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division.
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division.
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division
www.thenation.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"He was an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct ..."
Nigel Farage
Why is this right-wing member of BRITISH Parliament testifying in a hearing about European law . . . when he is no longer "European" because he (specifically!) CHAMPIONED BREXIT?!
Why is this right-wing member of BRITISH Parliament testifying in a hearing about European law . . . when he is no longer "European" because he (specifically!) CHAMPIONED BREXIT?!
I watched the DSA and OSA "Censorship" Hearing in the House Judiciary Committee today so you don't have to.
I have some questions.
A 🧵 of my internet lawyer, free speech expert, First Amendment scholar ponderings, to no no one in particular:
Why are we here?
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I have some questions.
A 🧵 of my internet lawyer, free speech expert, First Amendment scholar ponderings, to no no one in particular:
Why are we here?
1/
September 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nigel Farage
Why is this right-wing member of BRITISH Parliament testifying in a hearing about European law . . . when he is no longer "European" because he (specifically!) CHAMPIONED BREXIT?!
Why is this right-wing member of BRITISH Parliament testifying in a hearing about European law . . . when he is no longer "European" because he (specifically!) CHAMPIONED BREXIT?!
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A federal appeals court panel rejects the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to expel Venezuelan immigrants.
Appeals court rules Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang
A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump cannot use an 18th century wartime law to speed the deportations of people his administration accuses of membership in a Venezuelan gang.
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A federal appeals court panel rejects the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to expel Venezuelan immigrants.
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"Trump’s biggest reveal is what he shows about those around him; he is a mirror, and not a flattering one, for other people’s souls." @sbg1.bsky.social reviews the "longest, cringiest Trump Cabinet meeting yet." www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
The Sycophancy Must Be Televised
Notes from the longest, cringiest Trump Cabinet meeting yet.
www.newyorker.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"Trump’s biggest reveal is what he shows about those around him; he is a mirror, and not a flattering one, for other people’s souls." @sbg1.bsky.social reviews the "longest, cringiest Trump Cabinet meeting yet." www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
August 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
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"For months, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been personally reviewing contracts the agency signs that exceed $100,000, resulting in a backlog. Some $1 billion in spending for the current year may still be sitting on Lutnick’s desk" ...
My latest: The Trump administration is not waiting for the next fiscal year -- or Congress -- to cut climate science at NOAA. A new document details the money it won't spend *this* year on climate research.
Trump administration pushes ahead with NOAA climate and weather cuts
Despite congressional resistance, agency aims to cut research spending now
www.science.org
August 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"For months, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been personally reviewing contracts the agency signs that exceed $100,000, resulting in a backlog. Some $1 billion in spending for the current year may still be sitting on Lutnick’s desk" ...
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My latest: The Trump administration is not waiting for the next fiscal year -- or Congress -- to cut climate science at NOAA. A new document details the money it won't spend *this* year on climate research.
Trump administration pushes ahead with NOAA climate and weather cuts
Despite congressional resistance, agency aims to cut research spending now
www.science.org
August 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
My latest: The Trump administration is not waiting for the next fiscal year -- or Congress -- to cut climate science at NOAA. A new document details the money it won't spend *this* year on climate research.
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The precise moment when and where in recent weeks America crossed that invisible line from democracy into authoritarianism can and will be debated by future historians, but it’s clear that the line itself has been crossed. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
America Tips Into Fascism
Today is different than before.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
August 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The precise moment when and where in recent weeks America crossed that invisible line from democracy into authoritarianism can and will be debated by future historians, but it’s clear that the line itself has been crossed. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
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