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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 8d

You're right, overall more astute. I was noting something related but different--there was a shift in levels of astuteness across many demographics. Source: www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 8d

Queer communities did not make a lurch to the right, unlike so many other demographics. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

LGBT voters, a larger share of the electorate than ever, shift away from Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris led President-elect Donald Trump 86% to 12% among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender voters, according to the NBC News Exit Poll Desk.

www.nbcnews.com

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 8d

They were clear what they were going to do, and at this point we should all know to just believe what they say.

Not sure Black people were any more astute than any of us though. Pretty sweeping generalization. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Donald Trump made big gains with Black voters in 2024. Can Republicans hold them in the midterms?

Black conservatives are urging the GOP to begin its outreach to Black voters now if they want to maintain control of Congress in 2026.

www.politico.com

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 13d

So is this where they declare martial law and start lining up the loyal opposition? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Summoning Military Leaders to Virginia Without Saying Why

www.nytimes.com

John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 15d

@404media.co is doing an incredible job on the dystopia beat.

And getting tech companies to be slightly less dystopic, which is like putting your finger in a dike, but still, better than not.

www.404media.co/ai-generated...

AI-Generated YouTube Channel Uploaded Nothing But Videos of Women Being Shot

YouTube removed a channel that posted nothing but graphic Veo-generated videos of women being shot after 404 Media reached out for comment.

www.404media.co

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 17d

Boring can be brilliant. In Pueblo, Colorado, they're planning to replace a coal plant with one of largest clean energy hubs in US.

At its core: a thermal battery. These batteries can provide round-the-clock heat, slashing emissions, creating jobs, and improving public health.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 17d

Lots of Third Actors—and lots of the youngest generation joining in for Sun Day

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 17d

Paul Noth, The New Yorker

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 17d

From today’s Boston Globe magazine. SunDay!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17d

Analysis: For only the second time since Donald Trump took office in January, Democrats who are out of power in Washington find themselves in a situation where they have actual leverage to block him and his party.

Analysis | Why Democrats are holding firm on conditions ahead of shutdown

Democrats are using their limited leverage ahead of a potential government shutdown, hoping to convince Americans that GOP spending priorities are the real danger.

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 17d

The concept of trying to implement geoengineering solutions to #climate change is like trying to design a complicated, expensive, unreliable helmet while you're still hitting yourself in the head with a 2x4.

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · 17d

The GOP flipped a ton of former Biden supporters in 2020, I don’t see why that can’t happen in reverse. Obviously voters can and will change parties if they think it’s in their best interest, otherwise we’d still be voting for Federalists and Whigs.

John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Aug 20

Holy fucking shit, this is a major emergency. Dem party needs a wholesale overhaul: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/u...

The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis

www.nytimes.com

John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jul 13

I’ve gotten emergency weather alerts direct to my iPhone, accompanied by a loud alarm, which have woken me in the middle of the night. Non-algorithmic channels are in place, they just weren’t used.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · Jul 10

In the wake of deadly floods in Texas, FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson is nowhere to be found, @marisakabas.bsky.social reports: www.thehandbasket.co/p/fema-david...

Have you seen this man?

In the wake of deadly floods in Texas, FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson is nowhere to be found.

www.thehandbasket.co

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jul 10

uh, i actually hope not. civil disobedience yes, violence no.

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hell yes. Get it done.

Homeland Security tweet: THE FACTS: ICE officers conducted a targeted enforcement operation to arrest two illegal aliens. Officers in clearly marked ICE bullet proof vests approached the illegal alien targets as they exited a vehicle.

One of the illegal aliens, Denis Guillen-Solis who is from Honduras, fled on foot to evade law enforcement. He ended up near the Ontario Advanced Surgical Center where hospital staff assaulted law enforcement and drug the officer and illegal alien into the facility.

Then, the staff attempted to obstruct the arrest by locking the door, blocking law enforcement vehicles from moving, and even called the cops claiming there was a “kidnapping.”

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jul 2

Still, "a lot" is pushing it.

John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 30

And why does the guy on the left have a pee bottle strapped to his chest? Maybe he picked it up at Home Depot?

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Emily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · Jun 30

BREAKING: A source tells me that the Trump administration has shut down public access to every single National Climate Assessment, the Congressionally-mandated quadrennial report assessing how climate change is affecting the U.S.

This is what you get when you try to access them online

An error message reads: Safari can't find the server "nca2023.globalchange.gov"

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Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · Jun 30

Welp, looks like wind and solar is taking center stage during last minute negotiations over this budget -- with hundreds of thousands of jobs on the line

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Jun 30

Q: "Does the president support this new measure in the big beautiful bill that would impose steep new taxes on new wind and solar projects?"

Leavitt: "I believe you're referring to the credits."

Q: "No, I'm talking about the new tax...to add 10-20% to any new solar projects."

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 29

Murkowski, bought and sold: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/u...

Republicans Lavish Alaska With Benefits in Policy Bill, Grasping for a Key Vote

www.nytimes.com

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 29

Every Dem should be talking about this constantly: Trump and the GOP are gutting Medicare to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

Trump running: "I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare." Trump now: slashing Medicare coverage you paid for.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/u...

G.O.P. Bill Has $1.1 Trillion in Health Cuts and 11.8 Million Losing Care, C.B.O. Says

www.nytimes.com

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 29

“There’s a huge argument among Democrats about whether they need to run more centrist candidates… But if you’re going to take that side, find better centrists.”

—Krugman on Mamdani

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

Mamdani and the Moguls of Madness

Will he be a good mayor? Nobody knows. But the hysteria is revealing.

open.substack.com

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John McGrath @johnmcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 25

Started playing the drums. Let's torture our families and neighbors, people, not the whole world.

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