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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
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2025 has been a year of tumult and uncertainty and a year in which the president of the U.S. has spent at least part of one in three days at his private businesses and one in four days playing golf.
President Hobbies closes out year five
I am pleased to report that we have reached, as of writing, the 361st day of 2025, a year that includes only 365 days despite feeling as though it has included 36,500. This has been the longest year s...
www.howtoreadthisch.art
December 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
2025 has been a year of tumult and uncertainty and a year in which the president of the U.S. has spent at least part of one in three days at his private businesses and one in four days playing golf.
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“The AI boom threatens life on earth by diverting energy and water resources from the humans and other life forms who need them (while contributing greatly to CO2 emissions when the planet simply cannot afford it).”
There. Fixed it for you🙄.
#ClimateActionNow
#Gaia
news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
There. Fixed it for you🙄.
#ClimateActionNow
#Gaia
news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“The AI boom threatens life on earth by diverting energy and water resources from the humans and other life forms who need them (while contributing greatly to CO2 emissions when the planet simply cannot afford it).”
There. Fixed it for you🙄.
#ClimateActionNow
#Gaia
news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
There. Fixed it for you🙄.
#ClimateActionNow
#Gaia
news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
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Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
the very last person who should be prattling on about the dangers of inexperience is the grifting troglodyte who killed millions when he was put in charge of “efficiency”
Best Twitter riposte of the day
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
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“Putin doesn’t want peace.” After another night of terror in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called out Russia’s lies, while Canada stepped up, announcing billions in economic and military support to defend Ukraine and build a just, lasting peace.
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“Putin doesn’t want peace.” After another night of terror in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called out Russia’s lies, while Canada stepped up, announcing billions in economic and military support to defend Ukraine and build a just, lasting peace.
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My mother, a 75-year-old Midwestern white lady who hasn’t shown any interest in popular music since the 20th century, just said out of absolutely nowhere: “I like Bad Bunny so much.”
As @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social says, I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
As @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social says, I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My mother, a 75-year-old Midwestern white lady who hasn’t shown any interest in popular music since the 20th century, just said out of absolutely nowhere: “I like Bad Bunny so much.”
As @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social says, I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
As @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social says, I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
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🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨
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GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
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If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
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"Like Amazon Prime, but with human beings."
December 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Like Amazon Prime, but with human beings."
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“How does it change us as a nation to witness countless acts of cruelty by our government?” asks the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.
A nation changed: the decline of basic human decency under Trump | Opinion
“How does it change us as a nation to witness countless acts of cruelty by our government?” asks the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“How does it change us as a nation to witness countless acts of cruelty by our government?” asks the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.
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lol. lmao.
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
lol. lmao.
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So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
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I am telling you that a large part of their dysfunction is that several Trump officials imagine themselves, constantly, as being in a social media sizzle reel where they display status and dominance over others. Their online personas are driving their actual behavior.
Kash Patel made the FBI buy a custom fleet of armored BMW X5 for him to ride around in. trib.al/9pBbwTB
Patel’s FBI spokesperson claimed—without evidence—that this is actually saving the American taxpayer money. The standard version of the X5 costs about $70,000.
Patel’s FBI spokesperson claimed—without evidence—that this is actually saving the American taxpayer money. The standard version of the X5 costs about $70,000.
December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I am telling you that a large part of their dysfunction is that several Trump officials imagine themselves, constantly, as being in a social media sizzle reel where they display status and dominance over others. Their online personas are driving their actual behavior.
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Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Remember who was sitting right behind Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day? The richest man in the world, the tech billionaire tycoons, and his billionaire cabinet. He’s certainly delivering his “golden age” for them, but it’s crumbs for everyone else. That’s the Trump economy.
Trump's 'Golden Age' has arrived for the top 10%
The robust GDP numbers reported this week mask the extent to which wealthy Americans are driving growth.
www.politico.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Remember who was sitting right behind Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day? The richest man in the world, the tech billionaire tycoons, and his billionaire cabinet. He’s certainly delivering his “golden age” for them, but it’s crumbs for everyone else. That’s the Trump economy.
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"It's the worst delivery of a joke that I've ever heard in my life. He's got nothing. He's got zero rizz."
@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social discuss JD Vance's appearance at AmericaFest and his overall political viability.
@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social discuss JD Vance's appearance at AmericaFest and his overall political viability.
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
"It's the worst delivery of a joke that I've ever heard in my life. He's got nothing. He's got zero rizz."
@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social discuss JD Vance's appearance at AmericaFest and his overall political viability.
@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social discuss JD Vance's appearance at AmericaFest and his overall political viability.
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Daily Izzy: Over 130 People Have Been Kidnapped in the Last 10 Days before Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Daily Izzy: Over 130 People Have Been Kidnapped in the Last 10 Days before Christmas Eve
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@timmiller.bsky.social on the difference between the two Trump terms: "The trade was that you get to do corrupt stuff...and I get a good economy, and to see the libs I hate cry... And like this time, the deal is like, I get a shitty economy, and I get to watch you name stuff after yourself."
December 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
@timmiller.bsky.social on the difference between the two Trump terms: "The trade was that you get to do corrupt stuff...and I get a good economy, and to see the libs I hate cry... And like this time, the deal is like, I get a shitty economy, and I get to watch you name stuff after yourself."
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"Trump and his cronies will leave America’s role in the international markets that fueled our nation’s growth greatly diminished. But they are willing to do such damage to our country because they believe a more inwardly focused (and less prosperous) America will serve their autocratic goals."
Make America Weak
Trump is systematically undermining America's interests at home and abroad.
www.publicnotice.co
December 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Trump and his cronies will leave America’s role in the international markets that fueled our nation’s growth greatly diminished. But they are willing to do such damage to our country because they believe a more inwardly focused (and less prosperous) America will serve their autocratic goals."
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A year since Trump's return to power, America's a far weaker nation, under relentless assault by its own president.
Weakening the United States, and democracies around the world, serves Trump's desire to increase his power and wealth. But Trump's the enemy of the nation he was elected to lead.
Weakening the United States, and democracies around the world, serves Trump's desire to increase his power and wealth. But Trump's the enemy of the nation he was elected to lead.
Make America Weak
Trump is systematically undermining America's interests at home and abroad.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A year since Trump's return to power, America's a far weaker nation, under relentless assault by its own president.
Weakening the United States, and democracies around the world, serves Trump's desire to increase his power and wealth. But Trump's the enemy of the nation he was elected to lead.
Weakening the United States, and democracies around the world, serves Trump's desire to increase his power and wealth. But Trump's the enemy of the nation he was elected to lead.
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Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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26 Federal Plaza is ground zero for New York's unprecedented courthouse detentions.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's own family passed through the building earlier this year.
He talked to me about the experience for an exclusive @talkingpointsmemo.com interview. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/zohr...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's own family passed through the building earlier this year.
He talked to me about the experience for an exclusive @talkingpointsmemo.com interview. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/zohr...
Zohran Mamdani on His Family’s Experience With Immigration Court and His Plans for ICE in NYC
Zohran Mamdani has felt the fear that stalks the halls of New...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
26 Federal Plaza is ground zero for New York's unprecedented courthouse detentions.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's own family passed through the building earlier this year.
He talked to me about the experience for an exclusive @talkingpointsmemo.com interview. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/zohr...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's own family passed through the building earlier this year.
He talked to me about the experience for an exclusive @talkingpointsmemo.com interview. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/zohr...
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Looking for the truth about what it was like inside CECOT?
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Looking for the truth about what it was like inside CECOT?
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ