Nazgol Ghandnoosh
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Director of Research at The Sentencing Project *and* Sharer of Personal Views on Politics
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WAPO EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. This suit confirms that American businesses pay American tariffs. .. And Costco’s suit is one of many that will be filed as the .. businesses robbed by the president seek their just recompense.”
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December 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
WAPO EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. This suit confirms that American businesses pay American tariffs. .. And Costco’s suit is one of many that will be filed as the .. businesses robbed by the president seek their just recompense.”
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Refreshingly clear language from the NYT
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Refreshingly clear language from the NYT
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Major Pete Hegseth, in 2016: "... that's why the military said it won't follow unlawful orders from their Commander in Chief. There’s a standard. There’s an ethos.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Major Pete Hegseth, in 2016: "... that's why the military said it won't follow unlawful orders from their Commander in Chief. There’s a standard. There’s an ethos.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
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When Trump calls Somalis “garbage,” I respond: how many Somalis are in the Epstein files?
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
When Trump calls Somalis “garbage,” I respond: how many Somalis are in the Epstein files?
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To give you an idea of how ridiculous the gerrymandering in Nashville is, here’s our district. They diluted a third of Nashville into a rural area about 50 times as large that extends north to the Kentucky border and about a third of the length of the state to the east.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
To give you an idea of how ridiculous the gerrymandering in Nashville is, here’s our district. They diluted a third of Nashville into a rural area about 50 times as large that extends north to the Kentucky border and about a third of the length of the state to the east.
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TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
December 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
DC, I'm so grateful!
Thanks to your support, we qualified for public financing in just 4 hours and set a record in qualifying for Fair Elections with more than 1,000 DC donors.
This is a people-powered movement, and we are just getting started.
Let's keep up the momentum! 💪🏾
Thanks to your support, we qualified for public financing in just 4 hours and set a record in qualifying for Fair Elections with more than 1,000 DC donors.
This is a people-powered movement, and we are just getting started.
Let's keep up the momentum! 💪🏾
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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The DC I know is worth fighting for.
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
The DC I know
YouTube video by Janeese for DC
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December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The DC I know is worth fighting for.
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
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Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
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The Trump administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern." https://cnn.it/3M1L8C4
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Trump administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern." https://cnn.it/3M1L8C4
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Per NBC News, the suspect in the National Guard shooting is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who last lived in Washington State.
He is 29.
He is 29.
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Per NBC News, the suspect in the National Guard shooting is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who last lived in Washington State.
He is 29.
He is 29.
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FBI Director Kash Patel and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser say the Guard members are in critical condition. West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, earlier said the two, who were shot, had died but now says he’s receiving conflicting information about their condition.
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
FBI Director Kash Patel and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser say the Guard members are in critical condition. West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, earlier said the two, who were shot, had died but now says he’s receiving conflicting information about their condition.
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Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday near the White House and are in critical condition, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
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Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House, AP source says
A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, the source said.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday near the White House and are in critical condition, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
https://to.pbs.org/3M1cKXU
https://to.pbs.org/3M1cKXU
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
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Given she just signed off on federal occupation in DC, Bowser was not going to win anyways 🤷🏾♀️
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Given she just signed off on federal occupation in DC, Bowser was not going to win anyways 🤷🏾♀️
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
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That’s a real sentence
BREAKING Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a military coup and the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, is ordered today to begin his 27-year sentence
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Bolsonaro out of appeals; will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
That’s a real sentence
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A fine night for the guy who said Trump was in the Epstein files to return to the White House and sup with the Grifter-in-Chief and an autocratic murderer—and MBS, too.
Elon Musk returns to the White House at dinner for Saudi crown prince on.ft.com/4a6pYwi
Elon Musk returns to the White House at dinner for Saudi crown prince
Billionaire’s appearance at black-tie event for Mohammed bin Salman signals improving relations with Donald Trump
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November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A fine night for the guy who said Trump was in the Epstein files to return to the White House and sup with the Grifter-in-Chief and an autocratic murderer—and MBS, too.
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Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who was wrongly incarcerated for nearly 30 years, wins Orleans clerk of court race
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who was wrongly incarcerated for nearly 30 years, wins Orleans clerk of court race
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
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Here’s last night’s story about felony murder – a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone – as well as a certain Minnesota law regarding slippery pigs. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here’s last night’s story about felony murder – a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone – as well as a certain Minnesota law regarding slippery pigs. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco
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Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
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Help me with this logic — we’ve given them everything so now they definitely will come talk to us about the thing they already said they definitely won’t vote for??
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Hassan: With the government reopening shortly, Republicans now finally have to come to the table. Or make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Help me with this logic — we’ve given them everything so now they definitely will come talk to us about the thing they already said they definitely won’t vote for??
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.