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1. In Alaska, the right wing govt handpicked doctors to the Medical Board to ban trans youth care.
A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.
The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.
Our latest wild story.
A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.
The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.
Our latest wild story.
Anti-Trans Alaskan State Medical Board Doctor Charged With CSAM, Home Goes Up In Flames
Last week Dr. Ryan McDonough was arrested on ten counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Over the weekend, his family home went up in flames.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
1. In Alaska, the right wing govt handpicked doctors to the Medical Board to ban trans youth care.
A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.
The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.
Our latest wild story.
A month after after, one anti-trans doctor was arrested for child porn.
The day after he was bailed out, his home burned down, with reports suggesting he was found deceased.
Our latest wild story.
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Charlie Kirk was a grifter. Rob Reiner was an activist. These aren't the same thing.
December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Charlie Kirk was a grifter. Rob Reiner was an activist. These aren't the same thing.
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“When I was turning 13, and realizing that my own father didn’t care about me, that my mother didn’t see me as a son, but as a thing she could put to work, Rob Reiner made me feel loved, valued, seen, and respected.”
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“When I was turning 13, and realizing that my own father didn’t care about me, that my mother didn’t see me as a son, but as a thing she could put to work, Rob Reiner made me feel loved, valued, seen, and respected.”
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
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Buried under 12 paragraphs and 4 ads is this: that an investigation into the politicization of data was conducted not by … actually reviewing any data … but just by interviewing senior officials who disliked their chief.
So more politics.
So more politics.
December 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Buried under 12 paragraphs and 4 ads is this: that an investigation into the politicization of data was conducted not by … actually reviewing any data … but just by interviewing senior officials who disliked their chief.
So more politics.
So more politics.
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“They are all in on AI. And they are all in on Trump. And both of those things right now are very unpopular. And I mean *very unpopular*.”- @joshtpm.bsky.social
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Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel?
Today, I want to share some additional thoughts with you on this...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“They are all in on AI. And they are all in on Trump. And both of those things right now are very unpopular. And I mean *very unpopular*.”- @joshtpm.bsky.social
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ICE and CBP, among others, have violently retaliated against ICE Watch in part because the agencies correctly understand what many do not: Organized neighbors are mounting an effective defense, and an organized movement is a formidable adversary. My new feature: newrepublic.com/article/2042...
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
newrepublic.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
ICE and CBP, among others, have violently retaliated against ICE Watch in part because the agencies correctly understand what many do not: Organized neighbors are mounting an effective defense, and an organized movement is a formidable adversary. My new feature: newrepublic.com/article/2042...
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“Most of the violence, in Baltimore and everywhere else, is interpersonal violence. People have conflict, which humans are going to have, but people don’t know how to resolve that conflict,” Scott told TNR.
That's why Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy is so important. trib.al/9mbAD5q
That's why Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy is so important. trib.al/9mbAD5q
December 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“Most of the violence, in Baltimore and everywhere else, is interpersonal violence. People have conflict, which humans are going to have, but people don’t know how to resolve that conflict,” Scott told TNR.
That's why Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy is so important. trib.al/9mbAD5q
That's why Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy is so important. trib.al/9mbAD5q
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At a time when many movie “heroes” of our youth are profoundly disappointing us, by failing to meet the moment, or much MUCH worse, it’s a great relief to see Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill be just who you want them to be.
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
December 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
At a time when many movie “heroes” of our youth are profoundly disappointing us, by failing to meet the moment, or much MUCH worse, it’s a great relief to see Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill be just who you want them to be.
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New from me today: Heritage has appointed Scott Yenor Director of its American Studies center. Yenor is the founder of the far right men only Society for American Civic Renewal lodges, and appears to oppose full legal equality for women www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Just disgraceful’: outcry as Heritage thinktank appoints far-right figure to key post
Scott Yenor, who has offered views on women, marriage and LGBTQ rights, helped to found secretive fraternal order
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New from me today: Heritage has appointed Scott Yenor Director of its American Studies center. Yenor is the founder of the far right men only Society for American Civic Renewal lodges, and appears to oppose full legal equality for women www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
Q: A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Rob Reiner. Do you stand by it?
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
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whoever is writing reality lately is really getting heavy-handed with it. no subtlety at all
WATCH: Replica of the Statue of Liberty topples due to strong winds in Guaíba, Brazil
December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
whoever is writing reality lately is really getting heavy-handed with it. no subtlety at all
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One of my favorite Rob Reiner anecdotes is that he was inspired to change the original ending of When Harry Met Sally after meeting Michele Singer, resulting in one of the best all-time rom-coms.
When Harry Met Sally Ending Scene
YouTube video by Anthony Rocco Amaru
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December 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
One of my favorite Rob Reiner anecdotes is that he was inspired to change the original ending of When Harry Met Sally after meeting Michele Singer, resulting in one of the best all-time rom-coms.
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Reminder that Rob Reiner talked the talk and walked the walk.
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Reminder that Rob Reiner talked the talk and walked the walk.
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Rob Reiner religion note: One of his last film projects was “God & Country,” a documentary released last year based on Katherine Stewart’s book.
The film turned a critical lens toward Christian nationalism.
Disclosure: I know this, because I’m in it. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
The film turned a critical lens toward Christian nationalism.
Disclosure: I know this, because I’m in it. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
Rob Reiner's 'God & Country' explores the politicization of Christianity
The new documentary looks at the rise of Christian Nationalism as a political movement through the eyes of theologians and conservative thinkers.
www.wbur.org
December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Rob Reiner religion note: One of his last film projects was “God & Country,” a documentary released last year based on Katherine Stewart’s book.
The film turned a critical lens toward Christian nationalism.
Disclosure: I know this, because I’m in it. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
The film turned a critical lens toward Christian nationalism.
Disclosure: I know this, because I’m in it. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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In a world full of Archie Bunkers, be a Meathead.
R.I.P. Rob Reiner
R.I.P. Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In a world full of Archie Bunkers, be a Meathead.
R.I.P. Rob Reiner
R.I.P. Rob Reiner
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like i dunno just the difference in temporal perspective between coates and klein in that interview was pretty striking
klein felt like the world was ending, because if your historical perspective starts in 2008, it was. coates could see the longer view.
klein felt like the world was ending, because if your historical perspective starts in 2008, it was. coates could see the longer view.
December 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
like i dunno just the difference in temporal perspective between coates and klein in that interview was pretty striking
klein felt like the world was ending, because if your historical perspective starts in 2008, it was. coates could see the longer view.
klein felt like the world was ending, because if your historical perspective starts in 2008, it was. coates could see the longer view.
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Ezra Klein is a textbook example of Timothy Snyder’s politics of inevitability
December 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Ezra Klein is a textbook example of Timothy Snyder’s politics of inevitability
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There are so fkn many "centrists" who act like Democrats cannot have any agency or power to define narratives in public discourse. I just find it mind boggling. You are not helpless!! Stop insisting that Democrats can only be reactive!
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
There are so fkn many "centrists" who act like Democrats cannot have any agency or power to define narratives in public discourse. I just find it mind boggling. You are not helpless!! Stop insisting that Democrats can only be reactive!
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Shaping the conversation towards your strong issues is one part of it, but seizing opportunities to weaken the other side is another part of it. Maybe voters will never prefer Dems to Republicans on immigration, but the more they hate how Republicans do it, the better the Dems look by comparison.
December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Shaping the conversation towards your strong issues is one part of it, but seizing opportunities to weaken the other side is another part of it. Maybe voters will never prefer Dems to Republicans on immigration, but the more they hate how Republicans do it, the better the Dems look by comparison.
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Also weakness is not just favorability, but opportunities to change favorability. If my opponent has good favorables on an issue, it’s good to raise the salience of an aspect of that issue that will hurt them.
December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Also weakness is not just favorability, but opportunities to change favorability. If my opponent has good favorables on an issue, it’s good to raise the salience of an aspect of that issue that will hurt them.
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Democrats should attack republicans where they are strong, and continue attacking, so that when it comes to election season they are weaker across the board
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Democrats should attack republicans where they are strong, and continue attacking, so that when it comes to election season they are weaker across the board