mattcly
@mattcly.bsky.social
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From @brianstelter.bsky.social and Reliable Sources. Read Jay Rosen’s words here: “nullify the real.”
August 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From @brianstelter.bsky.social and Reliable Sources. Read Jay Rosen’s words here: “nullify the real.”
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Ummm, Time just named us one of “The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time” alongside such pioneers as Serial, WTF, and something called “Fighting in the War Room”…
We’re honored!
We’re honored!
July 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Ummm, Time just named us one of “The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time” alongside such pioneers as Serial, WTF, and something called “Fighting in the War Room”…
We’re honored!
We’re honored!
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Publish it again. Every journalist who has published Epstein stuff before should just publish it again.
July 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Publish it again. Every journalist who has published Epstein stuff before should just publish it again.
We lost power tonight at the exact moment the plane was dropping out of the sky in Superman Returns @blankcheck.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
We lost power tonight at the exact moment the plane was dropping out of the sky in Superman Returns @blankcheck.bsky.social
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Ocean Beach per SFGate.com drone footage
June 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Ocean Beach per SFGate.com drone footage
I suspect public records are being destroyed every day by this criminal administration
June 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I suspect public records are being destroyed every day by this criminal administration
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see what you need to understand is that they’re coming hard at california bc if they can take us down then it tells the smaller states there’s no point in fighting. we’re the bellwether. that’s why it’s so important we stop this shit NOW.
June 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
see what you need to understand is that they’re coming hard at california bc if they can take us down then it tells the smaller states there’s no point in fighting. we’re the bellwether. that’s why it’s so important we stop this shit NOW.
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i am not being pollyannish when i insist that the people who sign up do not sign up to advance a president’s domestic political agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
i am not being pollyannish when i insist that the people who sign up do not sign up to advance a president’s domestic political agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The best strategy, and still by no means guaranteed, is to be colorful, creative and funny.
In Turkey, there are multiple videos of armed police chasing Pikachu through the crowd.
Plushie mascots, line dancing, clowns, all that jazz. Put on a show and the cameras are at least a little interested
In Turkey, there are multiple videos of armed police chasing Pikachu through the crowd.
Plushie mascots, line dancing, clowns, all that jazz. Put on a show and the cameras are at least a little interested
June 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The best strategy, and still by no means guaranteed, is to be colorful, creative and funny.
In Turkey, there are multiple videos of armed police chasing Pikachu through the crowd.
Plushie mascots, line dancing, clowns, all that jazz. Put on a show and the cameras are at least a little interested
In Turkey, there are multiple videos of armed police chasing Pikachu through the crowd.
Plushie mascots, line dancing, clowns, all that jazz. Put on a show and the cameras are at least a little interested
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The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
June 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
"Where will you draw the line?" I ask 47 supporters, constantly. They never answer.
May 16, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Where will you draw the line?" I ask 47 supporters, constantly. They never answer.
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This isn't hypothetical.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
May 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This isn't hypothetical.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
The coming days are bringing higher prices and disrupted supply chains, this time not because of a pandemic or a war, but self-inflicted by our country's government under this president.
Who will be the first to activate the national guard?
May 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Who will be the first to activate the national guard?
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That’s Derek Chauvin, the police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
March 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
That’s Derek Chauvin, the police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
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Dear universities, scientists, lawyers, farmers, workers, artists, doctors...
Being silent won't protect you.
Being silent won't protect you.
March 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Dear universities, scientists, lawyers, farmers, workers, artists, doctors...
Being silent won't protect you.
Being silent won't protect you.
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Just had an excellent interview with @advocate.com, and I really think this one is worth your time to read.
Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)
Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.
www.advocate.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just had an excellent interview with @advocate.com, and I really think this one is worth your time to read.
The truth is, many of them wanted this all along.
I’m all ears… I’d love to hear this.
February 20, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The truth is, many of them wanted this all along.
When public opinion goes south, there will be a national security emergency. Congress will pursue policies that further clamp down on the will of the People.
February 20, 2025 at 4:38 AM
When public opinion goes south, there will be a national security emergency. Congress will pursue policies that further clamp down on the will of the People.
It is disturbing to see so many people ingratiate and debase themselves before a tyrant in just two months. This is the definition of 'obeying in advance.' History repeats itself and I'm afraid the world won't survive this time.
January 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
It is disturbing to see so many people ingratiate and debase themselves before a tyrant in just two months. This is the definition of 'obeying in advance.' History repeats itself and I'm afraid the world won't survive this time.
... five comedy points, Bobby.
Fans were surprised to see Bob Dylan's verified TikTok account show up on what could be the app’s final days. Dylan seemed to be in on the joke, posting an old black and white clip of himself saying “Good God, I must leave right away.”
Bob Dylan Joins TikTok in What May Be Its Final Days
Dylan seemed to be in on the joke, posting an old black and white clip of himself saying “Good God, I must leave right away.”
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
... five comedy points, Bobby.
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"Looking at this, you’re probably asking yourself, “How is this guy getting a confirmation hearing at all? Especially with his personal vices?” But that’s the key. Hegseth isn’t getting a hearing in spite of his vices. He’s getting this hearing because of them."
www.thebulwark.com/p/vice-is-a-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/vice-is-a-...
Vice Is a Moat
If Pete Hegseth is confirmed, it won’t be in spite of his personal failings. It’ll be because of them.
www.thebulwark.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Looking at this, you’re probably asking yourself, “How is this guy getting a confirmation hearing at all? Especially with his personal vices?” But that’s the key. Hegseth isn’t getting a hearing in spite of his vices. He’s getting this hearing because of them."
www.thebulwark.com/p/vice-is-a-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/vice-is-a-...
Like many great idiots of history, Garland will save his great (and final, as a public official) calculation for the one that ingratiates him to fascism
I am changing my odds on Garland releasing volume one of the Jack Smith report from 9% to 14%. That is all.
January 14, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Like many great idiots of history, Garland will save his great (and final, as a public official) calculation for the one that ingratiates him to fascism
It'll get released on Sunday night and Republicans will say Jack Smith is anti-God
BREAKING: Appeals court allows the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report about Trump's election interference case to the public.
Appeals court allows special counsel's report about Trump's election interference case to be released to public
The president-elect could still appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It'll get released on Sunday night and Republicans will say Jack Smith is anti-God