Nathan La Franeer 🏳️🌈🗽🌻
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The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
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🎂 E. H. Shepard was born on this day in 1879. A titan among British illustrators, he’s best remembered for his Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations. 🧸
The surprising ways his artwork & the text work together to shape the Pooh stories are a story all their own ⤵️
blog.archive.org/2025/12/10/e...
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The surprising ways his artwork & the text work together to shape the Pooh stories are a story all their own ⤵️
blog.archive.org/2025/12/10/e...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎂 E. H. Shepard was born on this day in 1879. A titan among British illustrators, he’s best remembered for his Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations. 🧸
The surprising ways his artwork & the text work together to shape the Pooh stories are a story all their own ⤵️
blog.archive.org/2025/12/10/e...
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The surprising ways his artwork & the text work together to shape the Pooh stories are a story all their own ⤵️
blog.archive.org/2025/12/10/e...
🧵
Ari Melber is shopping around for a new media outlet. Can he be an unbiased source of information about the fate of either CBS or CNN?
IS Katy Tur ever going to be objective about CBS now that her husband is their top anchor?
#MSNow itself is for sale. Who knows where it will end up?
#StateTV
IS Katy Tur ever going to be objective about CBS now that her husband is their top anchor?
#MSNow itself is for sale. Who knows where it will end up?
#StateTV
December 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center
Fact checkers and Moderators = Journalists
We're going to become one of those countries that seizes laptops and arrests journalists in airports.
#AmericanFascism
We're going to become one of those countries that seizes laptops and arrests journalists in airports.
#AmericanFascism
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Fact checkers and Moderators = Journalists
We're going to become one of those countries that seizes laptops and arrests journalists in airports.
#AmericanFascism
We're going to become one of those countries that seizes laptops and arrests journalists in airports.
#AmericanFascism
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December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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This spontaneous Danish choir performance for President Obama was unbelievably beautiful. 🎄🫶🏻
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This spontaneous Danish choir performance for President Obama was unbelievably beautiful. 🎄🫶🏻
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Siembra is doing very good work in NC.
#USDemocracy
#USDemocracy
The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses a vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Siembra is doing very good work in NC.
#USDemocracy
#USDemocracy
Strategies to divide us from now until November 2026- from malevolent actors. They've already begun, even here on BlueSky. Be vigilant.
Centrists vs Progressives
"Left" vs everybody
Israel
Vote to end Trump & fascism
Support a broad coalition
Leave the internecine fights for later
#EndFascism
Centrists vs Progressives
"Left" vs everybody
Israel
Vote to end Trump & fascism
Support a broad coalition
Leave the internecine fights for later
#EndFascism
December 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Strategies to divide us from now until November 2026- from malevolent actors. They've already begun, even here on BlueSky. Be vigilant.
Centrists vs Progressives
"Left" vs everybody
Israel
Vote to end Trump & fascism
Support a broad coalition
Leave the internecine fights for later
#EndFascism
Centrists vs Progressives
"Left" vs everybody
Israel
Vote to end Trump & fascism
Support a broad coalition
Leave the internecine fights for later
#EndFascism
Can current AI, after being fed all of the works of a prolific author- along with academic treatments and historical documents- spit out a convincing short story in that author's style?
Let's ask AI if this is something it can do.
Then weep.
Let's ask AI if this is something it can do.
Then weep.
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Can current AI, after being fed all of the works of a prolific author- along with academic treatments and historical documents- spit out a convincing short story in that author's style?
Let's ask AI if this is something it can do.
Then weep.
Let's ask AI if this is something it can do.
Then weep.
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Uneducated MAGA voters have no clue about healthcare in the United States! ACA vs. Obamacare?
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Uneducated MAGA voters have no clue about healthcare in the United States! ACA vs. Obamacare?
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An absolute horrific nightmare of two AI bots caught in a loop with each other is the perfect example of the total nothingness of AI “brains”.
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
An absolute horrific nightmare of two AI bots caught in a loop with each other is the perfect example of the total nothingness of AI “brains”.
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Progressive in energy ≠ progressive in action.
We’re seeing many candidates being framed as “progressive” without a platform centered around uplifting the material conditions of the working class.
Don’t say “progressive” before you see the policy.
Donate now:
www.kaskyforcongress.com
We’re seeing many candidates being framed as “progressive” without a platform centered around uplifting the material conditions of the working class.
Don’t say “progressive” before you see the policy.
Donate now:
www.kaskyforcongress.com
Cameron Kasky for New York | Join the Movement Today | NY-12 Congress
Support Cameron Kasky's campaign for NY-12 focused on progressive policies and legislative wins. Join us to make an impact in New York.,
www.kaskyforcongress.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Progressive in energy ≠ progressive in action.
We’re seeing many candidates being framed as “progressive” without a platform centered around uplifting the material conditions of the working class.
Don’t say “progressive” before you see the policy.
Donate now:
www.kaskyforcongress.com
We’re seeing many candidates being framed as “progressive” without a platform centered around uplifting the material conditions of the working class.
Don’t say “progressive” before you see the policy.
Donate now:
www.kaskyforcongress.com
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@gilduran.com Mainstream media finally paying attention, but . . .
www.ft.com/content/b127... Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
www.ft.com/content/b127... Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
They want to escape from regulation and ‘failing’ democracy — but are they more opportunistic than libertarian?
www.ft.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
@gilduran.com Mainstream media finally paying attention, but . . .
www.ft.com/content/b127... Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
www.ft.com/content/b127... Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
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The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
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Y’all made me go look it up… and yes, it really was truly awesome – in every sense of the word! #KennedyCenter
m.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Pe...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Pe...
Jason Bonham Feat Ann & Carrie Wilson (Heart) - Stairway To Heaven
YouTube video by Andi Sjah
m.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Y’all made me go look it up… and yes, it really was truly awesome – in every sense of the word! #KennedyCenter
m.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Pe...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Pe...
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It started out cold, wet and snowy this morning. But this afternoon, it cleared and we got in a nice hike before dark
#Spike #SaturdayVibes
#saturdayfun #Dogsofbluesky
#Spike #SaturdayVibes
#saturdayfun #Dogsofbluesky
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It started out cold, wet and snowy this morning. But this afternoon, it cleared and we got in a nice hike before dark
#Spike #SaturdayVibes
#saturdayfun #Dogsofbluesky
#Spike #SaturdayVibes
#saturdayfun #Dogsofbluesky
Shouldn't #WaPo reporters interviewed about Trump's demolition of the White House be required to disclose that their boss is a major contributor to Trump's Ballroom?
@ms.now
@washingtonpost.com
#Bezos
#MSNow
@ms.now
@washingtonpost.com
#Bezos
#MSNow
December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Shouldn't #WaPo reporters interviewed about Trump's demolition of the White House be required to disclose that their boss is a major contributor to Trump's Ballroom?
@ms.now
@washingtonpost.com
#Bezos
#MSNow
@ms.now
@washingtonpost.com
#Bezos
#MSNow
December 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM