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i thought this was such a good piece about exactly this phenomenon. too many liberal commentators lack self-confidence. they engage in endless rounds of ritual self-flagellation that contribute to a sense that liberalism is weak and unwilling to defend itself. bsky.app/profile/dick...
I heartily recommend Jonathan V. Last’s newsletter from last week on this.
George Packer comes in for especial criticism.
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
P.S.: I’m not sure how to Substack gift-share, but if someone knows how, feel free to reply below. This article is especially worth it.
George Packer comes in for especial criticism.
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
P.S.: I’m not sure how to Substack gift-share, but if someone knows how, feel free to reply below. This article is especially worth it.
Liberals: Stop the Masochism
Why liberalism romanticizes the Forgotten Man and is reluctant to take its own side in the fight against authoritarianism.
www.thebulwark.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
i thought this was such a good piece about exactly this phenomenon. too many liberal commentators lack self-confidence. they engage in endless rounds of ritual self-flagellation that contribute to a sense that liberalism is weak and unwilling to defend itself. bsky.app/profile/dick...
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a belief that liberals are not in spiritual communion with the white working class, which is held as the virtuous repository of american identity.
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
a belief that liberals are not in spiritual communion with the white working class, which is held as the virtuous repository of american identity.
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the defensiveness and incredulity of a good chunk of the commentary class toward arguments about trump’s racism is, imho, downstream of the same impulse behind the endless trump voter safaris and self-flagellation about being out of touch with the heartland
Thinking back to how people were "hysterical" for calling trump white supremacist and now he's doing nordic theory on the campaign trail
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
the defensiveness and incredulity of a good chunk of the commentary class toward arguments about trump’s racism is, imho, downstream of the same impulse behind the endless trump voter safaris and self-flagellation about being out of touch with the heartland
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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When costs skyrocket on health care premiums next year, millions will lose insurance entirely.
That damage won’t be contained. No matter what insurance you have, we will all be stuck footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
That damage won’t be contained. No matter what insurance you have, we will all be stuck footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
When costs skyrocket on health care premiums next year, millions will lose insurance entirely.
That damage won’t be contained. No matter what insurance you have, we will all be stuck footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
That damage won’t be contained. No matter what insurance you have, we will all be stuck footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
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It's been almost three weeks now and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It's been almost three weeks now and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
Not legal. Not enforceable.
December 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Not legal. Not enforceable.
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Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
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Powerful piece from @gregggonsalves.bsky.social
No Apologies, No Surrender
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
No Apologies, No Surrender
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Public Health Needs a New Motto: No Apologies, No Surrender
It's time we stopped flinching at the assaults of the far right—and started fighting back.
www.thenation.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Powerful piece from @gregggonsalves.bsky.social
No Apologies, No Surrender
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
No Apologies, No Surrender
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Trump worked hard to conceal the back of his right hand today but Chip Somodevilla of Getty got a shot of it
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump worked hard to conceal the back of his right hand today but Chip Somodevilla of Getty got a shot of it
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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I am not the least bit surprised, and I don’t think anyone of us are- the current regime incessantly lies about everything-
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
MAJOR: The Trump Administration has been caught lying about the D.C. shooting suspect.
The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
Spread this everywhere. Subscribe to support my work, even on Thanksgiving:
The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
Spread this everywhere. Subscribe to support my work, even on Thanksgiving:
Major Update: The Trump Administration Caught Lying About D.C. Shooting Suspect as CIA Ties Exposed
Good afternoon, everyone.
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I am not the least bit surprised, and I don’t think anyone of us are- the current regime incessantly lies about everything-
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
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Gov Walz is saying what we’ve been saying. If the president is this erratic, then the public deserves to know what is going on. Four simple words: show the MRI results.
If Trump is fine, prove it. If he isn’t, step aside.
If Trump is fine, prove it. If he isn’t, step aside.
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Gov Walz is saying what we’ve been saying. If the president is this erratic, then the public deserves to know what is going on. Four simple words: show the MRI results.
If Trump is fine, prove it. If he isn’t, step aside.
If Trump is fine, prove it. If he isn’t, step aside.
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Inflation shrunk the last two years under Biden and ROSE this year
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Inflation shrunk the last two years under Biden and ROSE this year
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
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Had my hair done today. I’ve been going to the same small-town stylist for a decade. Want to know the topic of conversation in the ENTIRE salon?
Insurance premiums. Every one of us has been impacted.
Insurance premiums. Every one of us has been impacted.
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Had my hair done today. I’ve been going to the same small-town stylist for a decade. Want to know the topic of conversation in the ENTIRE salon?
Insurance premiums. Every one of us has been impacted.
Insurance premiums. Every one of us has been impacted.
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW: The Department of Justice and Texas software-maker RealPage announced this week that they have reached a settlement in a case involving price-fixing allegations in some of the nation’s largest rental markets.
DOJ and RealPage Agree to Settle Rental Price-Fixing Case
The settlement is the latest development following a 2022 ProPublica investigation that showed RealPage was helping landlords set rents in a way that legal experts said could result in cartel-like beh...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW: The Department of Justice and Texas software-maker RealPage announced this week that they have reached a settlement in a case involving price-fixing allegations in some of the nation’s largest rental markets.
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
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