Bryant Dunbar
@bryantdunbar.bsky.social
Desk soldier. http://bryantdunbar.com Human rights advocate @ https://dhr.illinois.gov
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This 2019 tweet from Dan Rather could have been written today
Just re-upping this 👇🎯
Proud of Virginia voters, who give me hope. Congrats to @abigailspanberger.com
as the new Gov-Elect in the state where I can my very first vote!
as the new Gov-Elect in the state where I can my very first vote!
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Proud of Virginia voters, who give me hope. Congrats to @abigailspanberger.com
as the new Gov-Elect in the state where I can my very first vote!
as the new Gov-Elect in the state where I can my very first vote!
Listening to @cnn.com panelist call Mandani an “AVOWED socialist” reminded me of the “avowed homosexual” rhetoric of the 70s and 80s.
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's next mayor, CNN projects, after a meteoric rise in Democratic politics. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/43gCYeJ
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Listening to @cnn.com panelist call Mandani an “AVOWED socialist” reminded me of the “avowed homosexual” rhetoric of the 70s and 80s.
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Justice Alito won’t be in a good mood tomorrow.
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Justice Alito won’t be in a good mood tomorrow.
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NEW: Supreme Court likely to strike down Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.
Today at Law Dork:
A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.
Today at Law Dork:
Supreme Court likely to strike down Colorado's conversion therapy ban
A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.
www.lawdork.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
NEW: Supreme Court likely to strike down Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.
Today at Law Dork:
A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.
Today at Law Dork:
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While there is no prohibition on Chinese ownership in U.S. military contractors like Elon Musk's SpaceX, such investment is heavily regulated and the issue is treated by the U.S. government as a significant national security concern.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social & @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social & @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies
The newly unsealed testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the company has been disclosed, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of America’s most importan...
www.propublica.org
October 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
While there is no prohibition on Chinese ownership in U.S. military contractors like Elon Musk's SpaceX, such investment is heavily regulated and the issue is treated by the U.S. government as a significant national security concern.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social & @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social & @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
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but ... socialism. government handouts something something.
on a more serious note: many more industries are being hurt by the tariffs, but most won't recieve bailouts. and taking tariff money to save a industry you destroyed with the very same tariffs is still a net negative & very, very stupid.
on a more serious note: many more industries are being hurt by the tariffs, but most won't recieve bailouts. and taking tariff money to save a industry you destroyed with the very same tariffs is still a net negative & very, very stupid.
October 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
but ... socialism. government handouts something something.
on a more serious note: many more industries are being hurt by the tariffs, but most won't recieve bailouts. and taking tariff money to save a industry you destroyed with the very same tariffs is still a net negative & very, very stupid.
on a more serious note: many more industries are being hurt by the tariffs, but most won't recieve bailouts. and taking tariff money to save a industry you destroyed with the very same tariffs is still a net negative & very, very stupid.
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The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.
The Federal Election Commission is down to 2 members. So its work is at a standstill
The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.
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I think this is right:
"We've slid into some form of authoritarianism," says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard. "It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy."
www.npr.org/2025/04/22/n...
"We've slid into some form of authoritarianism," says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard. "It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy."
www.npr.org/2025/04/22/n...
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I think this is right:
"We've slid into some form of authoritarianism," says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard. "It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy."
www.npr.org/2025/04/22/n...
"We've slid into some form of authoritarianism," says Steven Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard. "It is relatively mild compared to some others. It is certainly reversible, but we are no longer living in a liberal democracy."
www.npr.org/2025/04/22/n...
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Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ) publicly targeted this judge on Twitter a couple weeks ago.
SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
October 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ) publicly targeted this judge on Twitter a couple weeks ago.
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Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
October 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
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I bet he'd hate if this side-by-side went viral.
August 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I bet he'd hate if this side-by-side went viral.
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It's interesting the White House didn't even have a plan for how to spin it afterwards. Nothing small negotiated in advance to call a win, no coordinated messaging with MAGA influencers, just a dud meeting and Trump fumbling a softball interview. Perhaps morale is tanking over at 1600 Pennsylvania.
The effort to push the meeting as a massive, pivotal news event was remarkably palpable. Even for markets coverage. When it was obviously going to be a non-event from that perspective.
All week this “Alaska summit” has been given top billing, over federal troops occupying DC, and now what?
August 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's interesting the White House didn't even have a plan for how to spin it afterwards. Nothing small negotiated in advance to call a win, no coordinated messaging with MAGA influencers, just a dud meeting and Trump fumbling a softball interview. Perhaps morale is tanking over at 1600 Pennsylvania.
Costs keep mounting for the American people. Thank Trump voters for higher electric bills and lost GDP. 👇
August 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Costs keep mounting for the American people. Thank Trump voters for higher electric bills and lost GDP. 👇
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Congratulations on learning absolutely nothing about making deals with him, Senator.
July 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Congratulations on learning absolutely nothing about making deals with him, Senator.
On a packed train, this person sprawls out to hog a 2-seater. In a world of greater injustices, where we feel so powerless, it’s now these small aggressions and selfish acts that grind me most.
July 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
On a packed train, this person sprawls out to hog a 2-seater. In a world of greater injustices, where we feel so powerless, it’s now these small aggressions and selfish acts that grind me most.
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Money quote, apparently written by Trump himself, says it all: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey.
Exclusive: For Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, friends created a book of bawdy letters. One was from Donald Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.
The leather-bound book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. The president says the letter ‘is a fake thing.’
on.wsj.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Money quote, apparently written by Trump himself, says it all: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey.
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What is happening?
BREAKING: Justice Department fires SDNY federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who played key role prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, per @eorden www.politico.com/news/2025/07/16/maurene-comey-fired-doj-00458921
Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, is fired from her job as a federal prosecutor
Comey, who had worked in the U.S. attorney’s office for nearly a decade, prosecuted both Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
What is happening?
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The ICE budget is now set to be approximately what the NIH budget was. We’re shifting money from solving real problems to solving fictitious problems.
July 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The ICE budget is now set to be approximately what the NIH budget was. We’re shifting money from solving real problems to solving fictitious problems.
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You just know he’s going to tell his followers they were in stealth mode so the my were invisible — and they’d believe him.
Trump stands around waiting for a military flyover that never comes and Fox News cuts away lmao
July 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
You just know he’s going to tell his followers they were in stealth mode so the my were invisible — and they’d believe him.
It’s hard to watch neighborhood pyrotechnics this July 4th. My heart is broken for all the people who will suffer from the “Big Beautiful Bill” Republicans and their elected leaders
July 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It’s hard to watch neighborhood pyrotechnics this July 4th. My heart is broken for all the people who will suffer from the “Big Beautiful Bill” Republicans and their elected leaders
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This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
July 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.
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This year it feels more like the Farce of July.
Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This year it feels more like the Farce of July.