John Leone
@jcleone.bsky.social
As retired as humanly possible. Fan of the sport of professional cycling. I miss Paul Sherwen.
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The House just decisively passed legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The House just decisively passed legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
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btw tomorrow is jobs day and the first day we could possibly get a SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs, in case you thought there wasn't enough news recently
January 9, 2026 at 1:27 AM
btw tomorrow is jobs day and the first day we could possibly get a SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs, in case you thought there wasn't enough news recently
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National champs deserve some good lookin' kit 😎
Madis Mihkels, Estonia 🇪🇪
Kristen Faulkner, USA 🇺🇸
Kim Cadzow, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Madis Mihkels, Estonia 🇪🇪
Kristen Faulkner, USA 🇺🇸
Kim Cadzow, New Zealand 🇳🇿
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
National champs deserve some good lookin' kit 😎
Madis Mihkels, Estonia 🇪🇪
Kristen Faulkner, USA 🇺🇸
Kim Cadzow, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Madis Mihkels, Estonia 🇪🇪
Kristen Faulkner, USA 🇺🇸
Kim Cadzow, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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This is coming from a place of love and support, but…
It’s ‘shoo-in,’ not ‘shoe-in.’
It’s ‘case in point,’ not ‘case and point.’
It’s ‘moot point,’ not ‘mute point.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘jibe with,' not 'jive with.'
It’s ‘shoo-in,’ not ‘shoe-in.’
It’s ‘case in point,’ not ‘case and point.’
It’s ‘moot point,’ not ‘mute point.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘jibe with,' not 'jive with.'
January 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
This is coming from a place of love and support, but…
It’s ‘shoo-in,’ not ‘shoe-in.’
It’s ‘case in point,’ not ‘case and point.’
It’s ‘moot point,’ not ‘mute point.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘jibe with,' not 'jive with.'
It’s ‘shoo-in,’ not ‘shoe-in.’
It’s ‘case in point,’ not ‘case and point.’
It’s ‘moot point,’ not ‘mute point.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘jibe with,' not 'jive with.'
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Eleven American Samoans in Alaska face serious prison time for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. Theirs is a wild story of colonialism, cops, “voter fraud” panic, small-town beef, and family. I spent months on this + am so glad to now be able to share it: boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public official...
boltsmag.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Eleven American Samoans in Alaska face serious prison time for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. Theirs is a wild story of colonialism, cops, “voter fraud” panic, small-town beef, and family. I spent months on this + am so glad to now be able to share it: boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
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This is a sobering story. Sarah Hammer is eight times a world champion, four time Olympic silver medallist, and currently in a dreadful sounding situation.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/chloe-d...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/chloe-d...
Chloé Dygert launches fundraiser in support of track star Sarah Hammer amid serious health battle
America’s most decorated track cyclist has undergone seven surgeries and faces respiratory complications and mounting medical costs after a sudden vascular emergency
www.cyclingweekly.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This is a sobering story. Sarah Hammer is eight times a world champion, four time Olympic silver medallist, and currently in a dreadful sounding situation.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/chloe-d...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/chloe-d...
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interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
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Here, fixed it for you @baltimoresun.bsky.social.
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Here, fixed it for you @baltimoresun.bsky.social.
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Yale Law School never beating the “they don’t teach law at Yale” allegations
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Yale Law School never beating the “they don’t teach law at Yale” allegations
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well.
My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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@michellegoldberg.bsky.social on Renee Nicole Good: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
January 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social on Renee Nicole Good: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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I know it’s not going stop the lying but the shooter who killed Good wasn’t “saving” anyone by firing at the car, he was just making it more likely more people would be hurt.
January 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I know it’s not going stop the lying but the shooter who killed Good wasn’t “saving” anyone by firing at the car, he was just making it more likely more people would be hurt.
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A total of 33 contiguous states have experienced below-average snowfall so far, with many states that depend on snow melt for water supply experiencing snow droughts.
Where’s the snow? For these places, there hasn’t been much this season.
Snowfall has been lacking across the United States so far this winter, especially across the Intermountain West.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
A total of 33 contiguous states have experienced below-average snowfall so far, with many states that depend on snow melt for water supply experiencing snow droughts.
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#RECALL: Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers. The chargers can explode while in use, posing a fire and burn hazard. Get refund. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...
January 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
#RECALL: Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers. The chargers can explode while in use, posing a fire and burn hazard. Get refund. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...
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NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
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"A doctor at the scene attempted to help the woman who was shot, but was kept away by federal agents. When an ambulance finally arrived, it was blocked from reaching her by law-enforcement vehicles, and paramedics had to reach her on foot. The woman has died." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
A Deadly Shooting in Minnesota
A federal immigration agent’s killing of a woman driving an SUV fits into a tragic pattern.
www.theatlantic.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:32 PM
"A doctor at the scene attempted to help the woman who was shot, but was kept away by federal agents. When an ambulance finally arrived, it was blocked from reaching her by law-enforcement vehicles, and paramedics had to reach her on foot. The woman has died." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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losing my mind at the "she should have followed directions" people
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
losing my mind at the "she should have followed directions" people
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
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Trump's actions in Venezuela and his Administration's national security strategy are making our nation — and the world — less safe.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
January 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Trump's actions in Venezuela and his Administration's national security strategy are making our nation — and the world — less safe.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
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50 million barrels of oil (high end estimate)
$60 per barrel price (higher than it’d actually be)
We’re talking at most $3 billion in revenue, almost certainly less. How much has US military operations in and around Venezuela cost?
Corrupt, unconstitutional, and even on its own terms a bad deal.
$60 per barrel price (higher than it’d actually be)
We’re talking at most $3 billion in revenue, almost certainly less. How much has US military operations in and around Venezuela cost?
Corrupt, unconstitutional, and even on its own terms a bad deal.
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
50 million barrels of oil (high end estimate)
$60 per barrel price (higher than it’d actually be)
We’re talking at most $3 billion in revenue, almost certainly less. How much has US military operations in and around Venezuela cost?
Corrupt, unconstitutional, and even on its own terms a bad deal.
$60 per barrel price (higher than it’d actually be)
We’re talking at most $3 billion in revenue, almost certainly less. How much has US military operations in and around Venezuela cost?
Corrupt, unconstitutional, and even on its own terms a bad deal.
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I believe the original sin Democrats, and especially the Biden administration, made after January 6th was viewing January 6th as the *end* of something, rather than the *beginning* of something. My post on how to remember this somber anniversary for democracy: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
Five Ways To Remember January 6th
Too many people saw January 6th as the final aggrieved death throes of Trumpism. We can now understand it was the start of something much darker.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I believe the original sin Democrats, and especially the Biden administration, made after January 6th was viewing January 6th as the *end* of something, rather than the *beginning* of something. My post on how to remember this somber anniversary for democracy: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
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The worst US shootings on this date (Jan 6) are listed below.
The deadliest: 1) a schizophrenic CCW-permittee shot 11, killing 5, at an airport; 2) a boy killed 4 neighbors, then stole guns; 3) a man killed his wife, son, sister-in-law, and another man:💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
The deadliest: 1) a schizophrenic CCW-permittee shot 11, killing 5, at an airport; 2) a boy killed 4 neighbors, then stole guns; 3) a man killed his wife, son, sister-in-law, and another man:💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
(🧵1/35) On this date (Jan. 6) in 2017, a schizophrenic man – with a concealed-carry permit – shot 11 people, killing 5, at an airport before running out of ammunition; 36 others were injured in the panic (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.): 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_La...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_La...
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The worst US shootings on this date (Jan 6) are listed below.
The deadliest: 1) a schizophrenic CCW-permittee shot 11, killing 5, at an airport; 2) a boy killed 4 neighbors, then stole guns; 3) a man killed his wife, son, sister-in-law, and another man:💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
The deadliest: 1) a schizophrenic CCW-permittee shot 11, killing 5, at an airport; 2) a boy killed 4 neighbors, then stole guns; 3) a man killed his wife, son, sister-in-law, and another man:💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations