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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hey folks: just created this starter pack for my followers.
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 10h

@tenuredradical.bsky.social:

“The big thought from Donald Trump is this: You may be Christian—but don’t be a sucker. Hate is more powerful than love. Look at me—why, hatred made me President.

“Think what it could do for you.”

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"I Hate My Opponent and I Don't Want the Best for Them"

As Charlie Kirk's friends and allies mourn, Donald Trump makes an argument to Christian nationalists about the power of hatred

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 10h

After examining Attorney General Pam Bondi's petulant scuffle with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I explore the Trump administration's war on America.

Here's a taste:

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 11h

Fall is officially here: the Phillies have once again fallen prey to their demons, and the Eagles are losing to teams they should beat.

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 13h

You know, given how male politicians treat their staffs—one journalist described it when Klobuchar was being similarly maligned as—“they ride them like mules”—I really think it’s not an issue.

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 23h

True.

Love The Mets @lovethemetsbot.bsky.social · 23h

@HowieRose tweeted
I don’t care who you root for, but if you can’t find even an ounce of compassion for Orion Kerkering you are undoubtedly devoid of a soul.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 23h

No, Orion Kerkering has now twice thrown away a post-season series: the first was three years ago in the World Series. He is cursed and they must trade him.

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

The Durantula in the 7th. Because it is go big or go home #Phillies

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of Phillies plans currently hoping the Eagles can help themselves for another 45 minutes

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Christopher McKnight Nichols @cmcknichols.bsky.social · 1d

I have looked at this a ton and he's right! There are NO rigorous peer reviewed studies showing faculty political leanings translate into skewed teaching or any form of vindictive grading or censorship on a systemic scale. Yes there are anecdotes, no there is NOT evidence of a widespread issue. 🗃️

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Two things can be true at the same time:

1. I would kill for a Phillies win tonight.
2. Shohei Ohtani is adorable.

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Much as I appreciate getting the early start for the Phillies tonight, the light in Dodgers' stadium is terrible and playing conditions should not be determined by teevee

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Now, now--all the stations need the🍞

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

I get it: DOJ Barbie acts like a seventh grader in a Senate Committee hearing but Katie Porter yelled at her assistant for screwing up a video shoot, so she is TOTALLY unfit for political office.

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your service! I just gave to NEPM

Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

Also they shot a Presbyterian minister who was praying in the head.

Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Today, a judge banned federal agents from using riot control weapons against reporters in Chicago.

It comes after 4 of our journalists were tear-gassed and shot w/ pepper-spray bullets and our nonprofit newsroom @blockclubchi.bsky.social and others sued.

This judgement protects us all:

Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

But really it's worse that Katie Porter yelled at her assistant, right?

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure everybody will be up for some good Christian nationalist fun as they order six pizzas and crack open another case of beer.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Turning Point USA announced it will host counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, called “The All American Halftime Show,” as MAGA critics have been enraged over the selection of Bad Bunny as the 2026 headliner.

MAGA rage over Bad Bunny at Super Bowl sparks an alternative show

Counterprogramming hosted by the group that Charlie Kirk founded spotlights the growing political polarization surrounding one of the biggest events of the year.

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Claire Bond Potter (Tenured Radical) @tenuredradical.bsky.social · 1d

What makes me nuts: people think they must deliver an opinion on Mark Bray's scholarship when they defend his right to do it. Fuck you. I don't care about your opinion about his scholarship. The only thing that matters is that he is free to do it without being killed or defamed as a terrorist