@19monk82.bsky.social
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TACO Trump caves again. Big talker.
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
TACO Trump caves again. Big talker.
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Good point. Too bad we don’t have that anymore thanks to Trump.
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Good point. Too bad we don’t have that anymore thanks to Trump.
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“.. Again and again, Mr. Trump dares the system to stop him. He does so knowing that the same system that failed to hold him to account for Jan. 6 is unlikely to do so now. ..
“.. In Mr. Trump’s second term, he has governed as if Jan. 6 never ended.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
“.. In Mr. Trump’s second term, he has governed as if Jan. 6 never ended.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM
“.. Again and again, Mr. Trump dares the system to stop him. He does so knowing that the same system that failed to hold him to account for Jan. 6 is unlikely to do so now. ..
“.. In Mr. Trump’s second term, he has governed as if Jan. 6 never ended.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
“.. In Mr. Trump’s second term, he has governed as if Jan. 6 never ended.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
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Pope Leo is quietly mounting a long-term, moral confrontation with American authoritarianism — and history suggests he knows exactly what he’s doing.
Here’s how he can defeat Trump’s dictatorship of relativism once and for all.
Here’s how he can defeat Trump’s dictatorship of relativism once and for all.
Pope Leo vs. the Empire of Lies: The Long Game to Defeat Trumpism
He’s already rebuked immigration crackdowns and blasted the “logic of exclusion” fueling rising nationalism. Now, as the youngest pope in 35 years, Leo is poised to help defeat Trumpism for good.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Pope Leo is quietly mounting a long-term, moral confrontation with American authoritarianism — and history suggests he knows exactly what he’s doing.
Here’s how he can defeat Trump’s dictatorship of relativism once and for all.
Here’s how he can defeat Trump’s dictatorship of relativism once and for all.
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The words “Locked and loaded” coming from the mouth of an unstable, manic man with access to weapons would trigger an immediate 72-hour psychiatric hold if his family brought him to an emergency room worried about the possibility of violence.
January 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The words “Locked and loaded” coming from the mouth of an unstable, manic man with access to weapons would trigger an immediate 72-hour psychiatric hold if his family brought him to an emergency room worried about the possibility of violence.
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Whether it’s Barack Obama being the editor of Harvard Law Review or Donald Trump narrowly passing a cognitive test used to detect dementia, there’s plenty of serious intellectual accomplishments on both sides of the aisle.
January 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Whether it’s Barack Obama being the editor of Harvard Law Review or Donald Trump narrowly passing a cognitive test used to detect dementia, there’s plenty of serious intellectual accomplishments on both sides of the aisle.
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Test results summary: He crayoned mostly inside the lines and was able to tell the difference between Stephen Miller and a hyena (on the third try).
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Test results summary: He crayoned mostly inside the lines and was able to tell the difference between Stephen Miller and a hyena (on the third try).
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When the House returns next week, the GOP’s already razor-thin majority will immediately shrink. Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Congress on January 5. Mike Johnson’s majority will then be 219-213, just a two-vote cushion — remember that tie House votes fail.
January 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
When the House returns next week, the GOP’s already razor-thin majority will immediately shrink. Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Congress on January 5. Mike Johnson’s majority will then be 219-213, just a two-vote cushion — remember that tie House votes fail.
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President Stubb:
We are closer to peace than at any time during the war. But at the same time, we cannot be sure whether Russia is ready for peace.
Ukraine is part of a free and democratic Europe now and in the future. We will continue to support Ukraine. We will not tire.
We will seek a solution
We are closer to peace than at any time during the war. But at the same time, we cannot be sure whether Russia is ready for peace.
Ukraine is part of a free and democratic Europe now and in the future. We will continue to support Ukraine. We will not tire.
We will seek a solution
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
President Stubb:
We are closer to peace than at any time during the war. But at the same time, we cannot be sure whether Russia is ready for peace.
Ukraine is part of a free and democratic Europe now and in the future. We will continue to support Ukraine. We will not tire.
We will seek a solution
We are closer to peace than at any time during the war. But at the same time, we cannot be sure whether Russia is ready for peace.
Ukraine is part of a free and democratic Europe now and in the future. We will continue to support Ukraine. We will not tire.
We will seek a solution
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My latest👇
Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s DOJ Wants Your Data
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the larges...
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
My latest👇
Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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Given how often he posts about this, it seems less like reassurance for others and more like he’s trying to convince himself that he passed the cognitive exam.
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Given how often he posts about this, it seems less like reassurance for others and more like he’s trying to convince himself that he passed the cognitive exam.
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Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
January 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
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During the 2024 election, Trump promised to release the Epstein files as part of a campaign message arguing the government was run by powerful people hiding the truth from Americans.
At the start of 2026, many people believe that Trump is now one of the powerful few keeping the public in the dark.
At the start of 2026, many people believe that Trump is now one of the powerful few keeping the public in the dark.
With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain
President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.
www.npr.org
January 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
During the 2024 election, Trump promised to release the Epstein files as part of a campaign message arguing the government was run by powerful people hiding the truth from Americans.
At the start of 2026, many people believe that Trump is now one of the powerful few keeping the public in the dark.
At the start of 2026, many people believe that Trump is now one of the powerful few keeping the public in the dark.
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"When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York," writes @mollycrabapple.bsky.social.
They tried to smear him as an antisemite – but Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks in a rich Jewish tradition | Molly Crabapple
When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him as an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York," writes @mollycrabapple.bsky.social.
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The Right-Wing Justices Know Their Favorite Legal Theory Is Bunk
Now that the Supreme Court’s conservative bloc is putting this unitary executive theory to the test, its cracks are beginning to show—and its proponents are flailing.
Now that the Supreme Court’s conservative bloc is putting this unitary executive theory to the test, its cracks are beginning to show—and its proponents are flailing.
The Right-Wing Justices Know Their Favorite Legal Theory Is Bunk
Now that the Supreme Court’s conservative bloc is putting this unitary executive theory to the test, its cracks are beginning to show—and its proponents are flailing.
newrepublic.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Right-Wing Justices Know Their Favorite Legal Theory Is Bunk
Now that the Supreme Court’s conservative bloc is putting this unitary executive theory to the test, its cracks are beginning to show—and its proponents are flailing.
Now that the Supreme Court’s conservative bloc is putting this unitary executive theory to the test, its cracks are beginning to show—and its proponents are flailing.
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Thomas Paine rejected the authoritarian ruler of his day as “nothing better than the principal ruffian of some restless gang, whose savage manners or pre-eminence in subtlety obtained him the title of chief among plunderers.”
No King in 1776
No King in 2026.
No King in 1776
No King in 2026.
Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, remember the founder who rallied the people against British and American oligarchs.
www.thenation.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Thomas Paine rejected the authoritarian ruler of his day as “nothing better than the principal ruffian of some restless gang, whose savage manners or pre-eminence in subtlety obtained him the title of chief among plunderers.”
No King in 1776
No King in 2026.
No King in 1776
No King in 2026.
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🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
Following Democracy Docket reporting, Election Advocates File Complaints Against Federal Election Panel
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
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This is the "testing the waters" phase of the playbook. The GOP ecosystem targets groups like Somalis, Haitians, and trans people specifically because they've calculated that the average person's passive disapproval won't ever turn into active defense. They're exploiting public apathy.
i'm really having a hard time getting past the "surely we can all agree that Somalis are worse than trash" thing. this feels new and very bad
January 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
This is the "testing the waters" phase of the playbook. The GOP ecosystem targets groups like Somalis, Haitians, and trans people specifically because they've calculated that the average person's passive disapproval won't ever turn into active defense. They're exploiting public apathy.
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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If you got $1 million, you can pretty much commit any crime you want and Trump will pardon you. I would recommend Pam Bondi’s brother for representation. He seems to get the best results, for some reason.
January 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
If you got $1 million, you can pretty much commit any crime you want and Trump will pardon you. I would recommend Pam Bondi’s brother for representation. He seems to get the best results, for some reason.
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It’s not true that Trump only pardons rich white guys. He also pardons rich foreigners who put hundreds of millions in his pocket through his crypto company.
January 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
It’s not true that Trump only pardons rich white guys. He also pardons rich foreigners who put hundreds of millions in his pocket through his crypto company.
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The Mar-a-Lago lifestyle is not completely stress-free. Lots of hazards to negotiate.
January 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The Mar-a-Lago lifestyle is not completely stress-free. Lots of hazards to negotiate.