Toroid
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Should Democrats move to the center to chase the median voter? It's the wrong question.
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Pundit Brain Continues to Afflict Nation
People who know a lot and care a lot about politics want to believe that the average voter does too. But it isn't true.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Should Democrats move to the center to chase the median voter? It's the wrong question.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Okay, if the GOP is suddenly onboard with releasing the Epstein files, now do this one.
Haunt your congressional representatives’ phone lines and dreams until it’s all laid bare, my friends.
Haunt your congressional representatives’ phone lines and dreams until it’s all laid bare, my friends.
Great news that the Senate has passed the bill forcing the DOJ to release its Epstein file. Now Bondi must comply. But our work cannot stop there. We need to force the Treasury to release the Epstein bank records too. I have a bill to make that happen. FOLLOW THE MONEY.
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Okay, if the GOP is suddenly onboard with releasing the Epstein files, now do this one.
Haunt your congressional representatives’ phone lines and dreams until it’s all laid bare, my friends.
Haunt your congressional representatives’ phone lines and dreams until it’s all laid bare, my friends.
Journalists: I’m begging you to have a response to this. I’m begging you to demand your employers have a response to this.
To hell with access. This is a threat.
To hell with access. This is a threat.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Journalists: I’m begging you to have a response to this. I’m begging you to demand your employers have a response to this.
To hell with access. This is a threat.
To hell with access. This is a threat.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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I got federal charged for dancing across the street from ICE in my neighborhood on Indigenous People's Day. Here is the feds evidence photo they are using against me in court.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I got federal charged for dancing across the street from ICE in my neighborhood on Indigenous People's Day. Here is the feds evidence photo they are using against me in court.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
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in the year of our lord 2025 you can legitimately find yourself wondering whether people are talking about the president or a member of insane clown posse
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
in the year of our lord 2025 you can legitimately find yourself wondering whether people are talking about the president or a member of insane clown posse
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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in light of sandwich guy I am contractually obligated to remind you that jurors can always prevent a conviction by choosing to say "not guilty" 🙂
the power to refuse to convict is espech important rn given the Trump admin's rampant criminalization and repression of dissent (and other freedoms, too)
the power to refuse to convict is espech important rn given the Trump admin's rampant criminalization and repression of dissent (and other freedoms, too)
today in news that makes me say 'wait I have something for this'
specifically p. 203-207 of The Originalism Trap, where I discuss jury nullification
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735353...
specifically p. 203-207 of The Originalism Trap, where I discuss jury nullification
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735353...
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
in light of sandwich guy I am contractually obligated to remind you that jurors can always prevent a conviction by choosing to say "not guilty" 🙂
the power to refuse to convict is espech important rn given the Trump admin's rampant criminalization and repression of dissent (and other freedoms, too)
the power to refuse to convict is espech important rn given the Trump admin's rampant criminalization and repression of dissent (and other freedoms, too)
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This person took this when they called the race
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This person took this when they called the race
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the sandwich artists who prepare the sandwiches, and the attorneys who defend the right to wield them. These are their stories.
Defense is now questioning Lairmore on cross-examination. They show a video still of the sandwich and wrapper on the ground, post-throw.
"Do you recognize that sandwich?" the attorney asks.
Lairmore won't confirm.
"I did not go back to collect it," he says.
"Do you recognize that sandwich?" the attorney asks.
Lairmore won't confirm.
"I did not go back to collect it," he says.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the sandwich artists who prepare the sandwiches, and the attorneys who defend the right to wield them. These are their stories.
an aperitif for madame?
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
an aperitif for madame?
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You can have democracy or billionaires, not both.
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
You can have democracy or billionaires, not both.
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The Electoral College is DEI for Red States.
October 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Electoral College is DEI for Red States.
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AOC: There was a day before his presidency, and there will be a day after — and it belongs to us.
October 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
AOC: There was a day before his presidency, and there will be a day after — and it belongs to us.
drive the elite cowards out right along with the fucking fascists
approximately seven million people were out in the streets protesting last week. these people need to grow a spine. www.ft.com/content/1377...
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
drive the elite cowards out right along with the fucking fascists
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October 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Oregonians, we need your help.
ICE activity is increasing in our communities. If you see something, report it to PIRC's hotline (1-888-622-1510) and get your phone out to record it.
ICE activity is increasing in our communities. If you see something, report it to PIRC's hotline (1-888-622-1510) and get your phone out to record it.
October 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Oregonians, we need your help.
ICE activity is increasing in our communities. If you see something, report it to PIRC's hotline (1-888-622-1510) and get your phone out to record it.
ICE activity is increasing in our communities. If you see something, report it to PIRC's hotline (1-888-622-1510) and get your phone out to record it.
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SNAP benefits expire in one week.
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SNAP benefits expire in one week.
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let them eat ballrooms
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
let them eat ballrooms
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I am reel Amrecan from Tennessee oblast, you should not go No King rally, very dangerous, they will get you photo and put black bag on babushka.
October 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I am reel Amrecan from Tennessee oblast, you should not go No King rally, very dangerous, they will get you photo and put black bag on babushka.
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Protesting this weekend? We've got resources for that. Visit our website for details of upcoming know your rights trainings, printable signs for your home and workplace, a training video, and other info. www.ojrc.info/kyr
Know Your Rights — Oregon Justice Resource Center
www.ojrc.info
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Protesting this weekend? We've got resources for that. Visit our website for details of upcoming know your rights trainings, printable signs for your home and workplace, a training video, and other info. www.ojrc.info/kyr
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If I wanted to disrupt a protest, I'd start a rumor that the regime was going to send agitators to infilitrate the protest and act up.
Then I'd sit back and watch them all act like cops and turn on each other.
We go through this every 3 years and it works every time.
Then I'd sit back and watch them all act like cops and turn on each other.
We go through this every 3 years and it works every time.
October 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
If I wanted to disrupt a protest, I'd start a rumor that the regime was going to send agitators to infilitrate the protest and act up.
Then I'd sit back and watch them all act like cops and turn on each other.
We go through this every 3 years and it works every time.
Then I'd sit back and watch them all act like cops and turn on each other.
We go through this every 3 years and it works every time.