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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

Technically I don't think that's part of CBS News (ie Weiss' sphere), but I'm sure she could exert influence if she wanted

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

Maybe assign a Free Press reporter and editor to report aggressively on CBS, Paramount, and Skydance and give them the freedom to publish without corporate interference

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

The absence of the words "Paramount," "CBS," and "Skydance" from this otherwise good Free Press editorial about Kimmel and the FCC was not a great start...

Jawboning and Jimmy Kimmel

The suspension of his late-night show isn’t a great loss to culture. But the FCC’s coercion undermines our most fundamental values.

www.thefp.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

No, Dems would have needed to convince 10 Republicans to join them, which would have required the sort of successful negotiation they repeatedly accomplished on other significant legislation during the Biden years—including the Electoral Count Act reform bill. But they didn't even try.

Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

I have no idea if any of this is going to work, but any honest assessment of the problem is going to need to include a realization from Weiss et all that "restoring trust" in CBS isn't going to be possible without actually addressing the fallout from the Trump lawsuit/FCC/merger insanity

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 23h

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

Fair point, but also Trump and Miller have been toying with this for years, so it's a much closer to *real* than, say, the (probably not gonna happen) Diddy pardon

Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

It's not like any of these problems were a giant secret after 2020. This from @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social is from after the GOP won the House back, but still... could have at least tried! Republicans probably weren't thrilled about the possibility of Biden or Harris using the Insurrection Act.

Opinion | It’s Time to Fix America’s Most Dangerous Law (Published 2023)

www.nytimes.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 23h

Democrats controlled Congress and the presidency for two years after Donald Trump toyed with invoking the Insurrection Act. They could have made an attempt to reform it, but they chose not to. Just like they chose not to reign in tariff laws and other emergency powers.

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

which I think is kind of a running joke about the FedSoc/Roberts Court/etc. Anyway, it's fine to criticize the joke, but it's weird that the Times obscured the fact that it was a joke

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm think she is saying that antisemitism is important enough to her that she is willing to form alliances with people she disagrees with on marriage and abortion rights. And she illustrates it with a joke about how most of the people in the room probably only care about fiscal issues anyway

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, well, best of luck with that, Chief www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

This is kind of a cheap shot. She was obviously kidding—the audience laughed! It's in the middle of her rather noteworthy speech on antisemitism after October 7. There's valuable stuff in that speech and plenty to criticize, too. But this was a self-aware joke, and the self-aware audience laughed.

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 1d

NEW: No evidence fire at South Carolina judge's home was arson 'at this time,' law enforcement says

www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

No evidence fire at South Carolina judge's home was arson 'at this time,' law enforcement says

The cause of the fire is not yet known, but Democrats were quick to blame the right after the judge had ruled against the Trump administration.

www.nbcnews.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

Please read the whole piece from @clarajeffery.bsky.social — and then let us know if you have other ideas for ways state governments can fight back against Donald Trump.

It’s time for soft secession

How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.

www.motherjones.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

There's a ton of fascinating and thought-provoking stuff in my boss' magazine story on "soft secession." Here's the part I think I disagree with the most :)

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 1d

“California, and the country, cannot await the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required.”

My piece exploring "soft secession": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

It’s time for soft secession

How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.

www.motherjones.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

The Dan Goldman tweet this story is based on was incredible irresponsible. You need actual evidence to make allegations like this

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

There is no public evidence that this fire was arson and no public evidence that "MAGA" was at fault if it was arson. And using the passive voice in the headline does not relieve journalists of the obligation to make that clear www.thedailybeast.com/stephen-mill...

Stephen Miller Melts Down as MAGA Is Blamed for Fire at Judge’s House

A judge’s $1.1 million beach home has gone up in flames.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 1d

All of this has happened before. All of this will happen again.

bsky.check @bskycheck.com · 1d

Congrats on your new blue check 🎉

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 3d

Seems a bit weird that a position held by about 2/3 of american jews (israel is committing war crimes against palestinians) can get you fired for antisemitism

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 3d

Most American Jews are antisemitic, according to right wing gentiles who are constantly employing anti semitic dogwhistles www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds
Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 4d

Does it seem like Virginia politicians are unusually prone to having extremely bad/embarrassing/bizarre things revealed about them? Or do we just notice it more because of the odd-year thing?

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Jeremy Schulman @jeremyschulman.bsky.social · 4d

If it was fake, I would think he would have responded to their "repeated requests for comment"

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