@emeraldbby.bsky.social
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Duffy needs some remedial training on civics and the Constitution.
Please show us, Mr. Duffy, where the Transportation Secretary has constitutional authority to veto appropriations made by Congress and enacted into law.
Please show us, Mr. Duffy, where the Transportation Secretary has constitutional authority to veto appropriations made by Congress and enacted into law.
December 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Duffy needs some remedial training on civics and the Constitution.
Please show us, Mr. Duffy, where the Transportation Secretary has constitutional authority to veto appropriations made by Congress and enacted into law.
Please show us, Mr. Duffy, where the Transportation Secretary has constitutional authority to veto appropriations made by Congress and enacted into law.
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Then Blue states can also withhold federal tax dollars to repair the federal highways themselves, or ban any federal vehicle from using roads in their states. That’s a stupid threat that will backfire. Interstates will shut down due to inability to repair. That’s a national security threat.
December 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Then Blue states can also withhold federal tax dollars to repair the federal highways themselves, or ban any federal vehicle from using roads in their states. That’s a stupid threat that will backfire. Interstates will shut down due to inability to repair. That’s a national security threat.
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Abuser mentality of the GOP. "Look what the Dems did. They made us withhold funds, we didn't want to but they made us, and now your bridge collapsed because we couldn't give you money to maintain it."
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Abuser mentality of the GOP. "Look what the Dems did. They made us withhold funds, we didn't want to but they made us, and now your bridge collapsed because we couldn't give you money to maintain it."
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I wrote about the ballroom a bit in my newsletter this week:
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent explores the authoritarian threat beneath Trump’s bonuses for military families. Plus, a case for getting rid of the Second Amendment.
www.thenation.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I wrote about the ballroom a bit in my newsletter this week:
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It will take decades to correct the damage wrought by this presidency. And that’s assuming we get the chance.
December 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It will take decades to correct the damage wrought by this presidency. And that’s assuming we get the chance.
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Twenty-two.
That is the number of lawsuits the DOJ has filed for unfettered access to states’ voter rolls. And Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and D.C. just became the latest targets of the department’s unprecedented hunt for their voters’ information.
That is the number of lawsuits the DOJ has filed for unfettered access to states’ voter rolls. And Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and D.C. just became the latest targets of the department’s unprecedented hunt for their voters’ information.
DOJ Sues Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and DC, Expanding Campaign of Voter Data Lawsuits to 22
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Twenty-two.
That is the number of lawsuits the DOJ has filed for unfettered access to states’ voter rolls. And Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and D.C. just became the latest targets of the department’s unprecedented hunt for their voters’ information.
That is the number of lawsuits the DOJ has filed for unfettered access to states’ voter rolls. And Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and D.C. just became the latest targets of the department’s unprecedented hunt for their voters’ information.
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The Seahawks trailed by 16 points midway through the fourth quarter.
They’ll end the night atop the NFC after winning an instant classic.
They’ll end the night atop the NFC after winning an instant classic.
December 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The Seahawks trailed by 16 points midway through the fourth quarter.
They’ll end the night atop the NFC after winning an instant classic.
They’ll end the night atop the NFC after winning an instant classic.
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Puka Nacua's performance wasn't enough for Los Angeles, and the Rams are the first team in NFL history to lose with:
◻️ 500+ yards
◻️ 0 turnovers
◻️ 3+ opponent turnovers
H/T @sandonfl.bsky.social
◻️ 500+ yards
◻️ 0 turnovers
◻️ 3+ opponent turnovers
H/T @sandonfl.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Puka Nacua's performance wasn't enough for Los Angeles, and the Rams are the first team in NFL history to lose with:
◻️ 500+ yards
◻️ 0 turnovers
◻️ 3+ opponent turnovers
H/T @sandonfl.bsky.social
◻️ 500+ yards
◻️ 0 turnovers
◻️ 3+ opponent turnovers
H/T @sandonfl.bsky.social
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When people reveal who they truly are, through words or actions, trust what you see.
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid
As Black activists in South Africa fought against their country’s racist apartheid...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
When people reveal who they truly are, through words or actions, trust what you see.
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
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Greatest 2 point conversion in NFL history, the old backwards pass fumble recovered in the end zone
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Greatest 2 point conversion in NFL history, the old backwards pass fumble recovered in the end zone
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This is crazy. Sam Darnold's pass on the two-point is ruled as a backwards pass and a fumble, recovered by Zach Charbonnet in the end zone. This game is tied.
Rams 30 - 30 Seahawks
6:23 left in Q4
#Seahawks
Rams 30 - 30 Seahawks
6:23 left in Q4
#Seahawks
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This is crazy. Sam Darnold's pass on the two-point is ruled as a backwards pass and a fumble, recovered by Zach Charbonnet in the end zone. This game is tied.
Rams 30 - 30 Seahawks
6:23 left in Q4
#Seahawks
Rams 30 - 30 Seahawks
6:23 left in Q4
#Seahawks
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everybody is 12
White House adds insulting plaques below Biden and Obama portraits
Newest additions appear to be part of the administration’s ongoing ‘troll’ campaign against former presidents and Trump’s opponents
www.independent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
everybody is 12
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
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The Supreme Court's use and abuse of the Shadow Docket is *how* Chief Justice John Roberts legitimizes Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of the government.
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy
In making frequent, ill use of the “shadow docket,” the high court is not just handing Trump policy victories. It’s upending the rule of law.
www.thenation.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Supreme Court's use and abuse of the Shadow Docket is *how* Chief Justice John Roberts legitimizes Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of the government.
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Me, in print for a change, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Rob Reiner devoted his life to entertaining us and fighting to make the world a better place. We will honor his memory by continuing to show up for our democracy.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rob Reiner devoted his life to entertaining us and fighting to make the world a better place. We will honor his memory by continuing to show up for our democracy.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
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The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
I'm dubious about Amazon's commitment to keeping pre-existing conditions a thing of the past.
December 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
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Ugly ass win and ended with defense
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Ugly ass win and ended with defense
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I'm sure there will be a Phillip Rivers love fest but let's look at the facts
120 yards on 27 throws. 4.4 YA
Pretty sure the Colts backup could have done this.
120 yards on 27 throws. 4.4 YA
Pretty sure the Colts backup could have done this.
December 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I'm sure there will be a Phillip Rivers love fest but let's look at the facts
120 yards on 27 throws. 4.4 YA
Pretty sure the Colts backup could have done this.
120 yards on 27 throws. 4.4 YA
Pretty sure the Colts backup could have done this.
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This is a truly remarkable moment. Simultaneously debunking Kristi Noem’s lie in real-time and elevating the story of a veteran who was deported under Trump & Noem’s dehumanizing, belligerent deportation policy.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is a truly remarkable moment. Simultaneously debunking Kristi Noem’s lie in real-time and elevating the story of a veteran who was deported under Trump & Noem’s dehumanizing, belligerent deportation policy.
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Aaron’s coverage is unbeatable and indispensable.
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Had SCOTUS not eviscerated the Civil Rights Act, the Republican Party would have many, many years ago understood that it needed to tack to the center in order to hold significant political power in Washington. But the Act was eviscerated, convincing them that a tack to the far right was profitable.
December 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Had SCOTUS not eviscerated the Civil Rights Act, the Republican Party would have many, many years ago understood that it needed to tack to the center in order to hold significant political power in Washington. But the Act was eviscerated, convincing them that a tack to the far right was profitable.
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Senators Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin wrote a letter to the DOJ inspector general asking for an independent review to see if any chain of custody issues allowed the documents to be “scrubbed, softened, or quietly removed before the public sees it." trib.al/fyHFDdp
December 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Senators Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin wrote a letter to the DOJ inspector general asking for an independent review to see if any chain of custody issues allowed the documents to be “scrubbed, softened, or quietly removed before the public sees it." trib.al/fyHFDdp