Anna Chanakas
@achanak.bsky.social
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When you recall that political reporters ran interference for Trump over his "opposition" to Project 2025, remember that even AT THAT TIME there was a hidden camera interview with Vought where he said that was bullshit and he didn't mean it. www.mediamatters.org/russ-vought/...
In undercover interview, Project 2025 architect gets candid on the initiative’s radical goals and connections to Trump
In an undercover interview with reporters from the British non-profit organization Centre for Climate Reporting, Project 2025 architect and MAGA ally Russ Vought admitted to the project's strong ties ...
www.mediamatters.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When you recall that political reporters ran interference for Trump over his "opposition" to Project 2025, remember that even AT THAT TIME there was a hidden camera interview with Vought where he said that was bullshit and he didn't mean it. www.mediamatters.org/russ-vought/...
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Our cover this week.
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our cover this week.
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This entire article.
Just... yikes.
"If it continues like this, US will not score as a democracy when we release [next yr's] data," said head of Varieties of Democracy project...
"If it cont's like this, democracy [there] will not last another 6 mos."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Just... yikes.
"If it continues like this, US will not score as a democracy when we release [next yr's] data," said head of Varieties of Democracy project...
"If it cont's like this, democracy [there] will not last another 6 mos."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
ANALYSIS | U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog | CBC News
Possibly defying a court order. Urging his Justice Department to prosecute nemeses. Repeatedly calling the media 'illegal.' Declaring a predecessor's pardon null and void. U.S. President Donald Trump ...
www.cbc.ca
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This entire article.
Just... yikes.
"If it continues like this, US will not score as a democracy when we release [next yr's] data," said head of Varieties of Democracy project...
"If it cont's like this, democracy [there] will not last another 6 mos."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Just... yikes.
"If it continues like this, US will not score as a democracy when we release [next yr's] data," said head of Varieties of Democracy project...
"If it cont's like this, democracy [there] will not last another 6 mos."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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BIG: FTC commissioner says he was just illegally fired by President Trump. x.com/bedoyaftc/st...
March 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
BIG: FTC commissioner says he was just illegally fired by President Trump. x.com/bedoyaftc/st...
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The Trump administration defied Judge Boasberg's order on the basis of its theory that courts have no authority to review or restrict the president's alleged constitutional right to deport immigrants. That theory, if accepted, would mark the end of constitutional democracy. slate.com/news-and-pol...
March 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Trump administration defied Judge Boasberg's order on the basis of its theory that courts have no authority to review or restrict the president's alleged constitutional right to deport immigrants. That theory, if accepted, would mark the end of constitutional democracy. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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The New York Times is the first to put out comprehensive estimates on the cost of a year without U.S.A.I.D. and they’re higher than I thought:
- 1.65 million deaths from AIDS
- 500,000 from lack of vaccines
- 550,000 from lack of food aid
- 290,000 from malaria
- 310,000 from TB
- 1.65 million deaths from AIDS
- 500,000 from lack of vaccines
- 550,000 from lack of food aid
- 290,000 from malaria
- 310,000 from TB
Killing children is by design, I'm afraid. "Pro-natalists" like Musk claim they aren't racist, but their pressure to have children is solely focused on white women, while they back policies that literally kill of non-white children.
He's a eugenicist.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
He's a eugenicist.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True.
A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.
www.nytimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The New York Times is the first to put out comprehensive estimates on the cost of a year without U.S.A.I.D. and they’re higher than I thought:
- 1.65 million deaths from AIDS
- 500,000 from lack of vaccines
- 550,000 from lack of food aid
- 290,000 from malaria
- 310,000 from TB
- 1.65 million deaths from AIDS
- 500,000 from lack of vaccines
- 550,000 from lack of food aid
- 290,000 from malaria
- 310,000 from TB
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Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.
A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?
Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.
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NEWS
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
(Shocked this didn’t happen sooner)
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
(Shocked this didn’t happen sooner)
February 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NEWS
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
(Shocked this didn’t happen sooner)
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
(Shocked this didn’t happen sooner)
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If you’re angry that Congress is idly standing by while Trump seizes absolute authority through brazenly illegal power grabs—restructuring the entire government around his own cruel and arbitrary whims by executive decree—you should call your representatives and tell them: 202-224-3121
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you’re angry that Congress is idly standing by while Trump seizes absolute authority through brazenly illegal power grabs—restructuring the entire government around his own cruel and arbitrary whims by executive decree—you should call your representatives and tell them: 202-224-3121
Be kind to dogs ❤️🐾
January 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Be kind to dogs ❤️🐾
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You’ll meet some amazing characters along the way like Alba, Hank and Pedro.
I try to only focus on the positive stuff so it brightens up people’s day.
I never have ads or anything other than pure happy dogs. I try to make it a special little corner of joy on the web (9/10)
I try to only focus on the positive stuff so it brightens up people’s day.
I never have ads or anything other than pure happy dogs. I try to make it a special little corner of joy on the web (9/10)
January 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
You’ll meet some amazing characters along the way like Alba, Hank and Pedro.
I try to only focus on the positive stuff so it brightens up people’s day.
I never have ads or anything other than pure happy dogs. I try to make it a special little corner of joy on the web (9/10)
I try to only focus on the positive stuff so it brightens up people’s day.
I never have ads or anything other than pure happy dogs. I try to make it a special little corner of joy on the web (9/10)
This is the most uplifting account about sick street dogs in Thailand you’ll ever see. Niall and his team are amazing and the pups are wonderful. Do yourself a favor and follow them, you won’t be disappointed ❤️🐾❤️🐾
I plan to post here a lot more often now. I thought I should introduce myself properly…
My name is Niall and I help street dogs in Thailand.
I post upbeat and happy dog recovery stories. This is my story… (1/10)
My name is Niall and I help street dogs in Thailand.
I post upbeat and happy dog recovery stories. This is my story… (1/10)
January 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is the most uplifting account about sick street dogs in Thailand you’ll ever see. Niall and his team are amazing and the pups are wonderful. Do yourself a favor and follow them, you won’t be disappointed ❤️🐾❤️🐾
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Alba passed a week ago today.
Over 2000 people have sent me videos of their dogs enjoying sunrises in her honor.
Not all is bad with this world 💜
Over 2000 people have sent me videos of their dogs enjoying sunrises in her honor.
Not all is bad with this world 💜
January 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Alba passed a week ago today.
Over 2000 people have sent me videos of their dogs enjoying sunrises in her honor.
Not all is bad with this world 💜
Over 2000 people have sent me videos of their dogs enjoying sunrises in her honor.
Not all is bad with this world 💜
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This purge is bone-chilling and unprecedented. It’s straight out of the authoritarian’s playbook. Inspectors General are a vital, independent check on misconduct and abuse within the executive branch. Trump is ousting them so he can break the law with zero oversight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department’s was not said to have been among them.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This purge is bone-chilling and unprecedented. It’s straight out of the authoritarian’s playbook. Inspectors General are a vital, independent check on misconduct and abuse within the executive branch. Trump is ousting them so he can break the law with zero oversight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
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Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Former VP Al Gore
With the wildfires in LA, snowfall in the South, and a new administration of climate change deniers, Gore’s warnings about global warming seem more prescient than ever
This week's spotlight: Former VP Al Gore
With the wildfires in LA, snowfall in the South, and a new administration of climate change deniers, Gore’s warnings about global warming seem more prescient than ever
Undaunted
A champion for truth, science, and responsible stewardship
contrarian.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Former VP Al Gore
With the wildfires in LA, snowfall in the South, and a new administration of climate change deniers, Gore’s warnings about global warming seem more prescient than ever
This week's spotlight: Former VP Al Gore
With the wildfires in LA, snowfall in the South, and a new administration of climate change deniers, Gore’s warnings about global warming seem more prescient than ever
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Via Politico: The Council of Inspectors General say Trump’s attempted purge is NOT “legally sufficient to dismiss” IGs, because it clearly violates federal law. Suggests that at least some IGs will attempt to remain at their posts. Get ready for a court battle.
January 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Via Politico: The Council of Inspectors General say Trump’s attempted purge is NOT “legally sufficient to dismiss” IGs, because it clearly violates federal law. Suggests that at least some IGs will attempt to remain at their posts. Get ready for a court battle.
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Donald Trump is daring us to stop him. He is daring the courts and Congress to STOP HIM.
If they don’t stop him right the fuck now, they will never be able to.
Congress — STAND UP.
Do your fucking jobs!!!!
I’m calling my pro-Ukraine Republican Rep right now.
If they don’t stop him right the fuck now, they will never be able to.
Congress — STAND UP.
Do your fucking jobs!!!!
I’m calling my pro-Ukraine Republican Rep right now.
January 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Donald Trump is daring us to stop him. He is daring the courts and Congress to STOP HIM.
If they don’t stop him right the fuck now, they will never be able to.
Congress — STAND UP.
Do your fucking jobs!!!!
I’m calling my pro-Ukraine Republican Rep right now.
If they don’t stop him right the fuck now, they will never be able to.
Congress — STAND UP.
Do your fucking jobs!!!!
I’m calling my pro-Ukraine Republican Rep right now.
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More than 200 executive orders expected tomorrow.
Not one of them will lower the price of eggs.
Not one of them will lower the price of eggs.
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
More than 200 executive orders expected tomorrow.
Not one of them will lower the price of eggs.
Not one of them will lower the price of eggs.
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No corporate interests will prevent us from mercilessly mocking tomorrow’s inauguration.
Tune in to the Contrarian’s Inauguration Day live stream on Substack from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm ET featuring Jen, Norm, @gtconway.bsky.social + other special guests.
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Tune in to the Contrarian’s Inauguration Day live stream on Substack from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm ET featuring Jen, Norm, @gtconway.bsky.social + other special guests.
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The Contrarian | Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
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January 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
No corporate interests will prevent us from mercilessly mocking tomorrow’s inauguration.
Tune in to the Contrarian’s Inauguration Day live stream on Substack from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm ET featuring Jen, Norm, @gtconway.bsky.social + other special guests.
contrarian.substack.com
Tune in to the Contrarian’s Inauguration Day live stream on Substack from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm ET featuring Jen, Norm, @gtconway.bsky.social + other special guests.
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Sweet Alba. She lived life to its fullest over 14 days, leaving her time on the chain behind. She smelled the flowers, felt the warmth of the sun on her frail body, enjoyed the beautiful view and felt the love of Niall, his team, nurse Hank and those of us around the world who loved her from afar 💔🐾
January 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sweet Alba. She lived life to its fullest over 14 days, leaving her time on the chain behind. She smelled the flowers, felt the warmth of the sun on her frail body, enjoyed the beautiful view and felt the love of Niall, his team, nurse Hank and those of us around the world who loved her from afar 💔🐾
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Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
The Contrarian | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
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Alba now has hope and dignity 💜🤞
January 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Alba now has hope and dignity 💜🤞
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The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter, tells a story about his grandfather when he first got a cell phone.
So funny and so relatable!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So funny and so relatable!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
January 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter, tells a story about his grandfather when he first got a cell phone.
So funny and so relatable!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So funny and so relatable!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I’m so sad for this. Palisades neighborhood.
January 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’m so sad for this. Palisades neighborhood.