@politicalarchivist.bsky.social
Here's the place where I watch (and grump about) politics. Oh, and I'm also an archivist, so there will be plenty of archives and libraries content. Oh, and also genealogy, because I'm one of those, too. And probably some history, too.
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FFS. ICE is targeting Native Americans!
January 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
FFS. ICE is targeting Native Americans!
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Everything Trump does seems to be either a scam, a con job, a fraud, a lie, or pure bullshit.
He takes Congressionally approved funds from one area and reallocates them to another, all to mislead the nation into believing he's providing the troops with something extra.
He takes Congressionally approved funds from one area and reallocates them to another, all to mislead the nation into believing he's providing the troops with something extra.
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Everything Trump does seems to be either a scam, a con job, a fraud, a lie, or pure bullshit.
He takes Congressionally approved funds from one area and reallocates them to another, all to mislead the nation into believing he's providing the troops with something extra.
He takes Congressionally approved funds from one area and reallocates them to another, all to mislead the nation into believing he's providing the troops with something extra.
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The MAGA right aren’t too bright, deep in the heart of Texas.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The MAGA right aren’t too bright, deep in the heart of Texas.
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BOOM! Three Judge Panel bars Texas from using new gerrymandered map! I told you Republicans were awful and cheaters, but, more importantly they are completely incompetent!!
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
BOOM! Three Judge Panel bars Texas from using new gerrymandered map! I told you Republicans were awful and cheaters, but, more importantly they are completely incompetent!!
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
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MAJOR NEWS: Federal judges, including a Trump appointee, just BLOCKED Texas Republicans from using their new gerrymandered congressional map in 2026, ruling it was likely an illegal racial gerrymander. TX must revert to its 2021 map as Trump’s redistricting power grab collapses.
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
MAJOR NEWS: Federal judges, including a Trump appointee, just BLOCKED Texas Republicans from using their new gerrymandered congressional map in 2026, ruling it was likely an illegal racial gerrymander. TX must revert to its 2021 map as Trump’s redistricting power grab collapses.
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Put the Epstein Survivors in front of the House and Senate Committees, under Oath and let the name names. This way we know who were there with him.
November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Put the Epstein Survivors in front of the House and Senate Committees, under Oath and let the name names. This way we know who were there with him.
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
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You can think it’s good that Massie and MTG are stirring up shit within the GOP caucus without thinking their politics in general is good. It’s not hard at all in fact?
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You can think it’s good that Massie and MTG are stirring up shit within the GOP caucus without thinking their politics in general is good. It’s not hard at all in fact?
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“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
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Quality Community Note on Troy Nehls.
November 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Quality Community Note on Troy Nehls.
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Occasional reminder that some levels of subscription to my newsletter get a free signed book from me, and that there's a new book in the works.
www.the-reframe.com/bookish-news/
www.the-reframe.com/bookish-news/
Bookish News
Information about the new book and the state of The Reframe over the remainder of 2025.
www.the-reframe.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Occasional reminder that some levels of subscription to my newsletter get a free signed book from me, and that there's a new book in the works.
www.the-reframe.com/bookish-news/
www.the-reframe.com/bookish-news/
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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I predicted Trump would do this this last Monday on Maddow.
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I predicted Trump would do this this last Monday on Maddow.
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Can’t wait for the corporate media to call sweeping dem election results a “problem for the left.”
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Can’t wait for the corporate media to call sweeping dem election results a “problem for the left.”
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Extraordinary how many establishment Democrats really wish they didn't have a talented rising new star who connects to people by talking to them and understanding what their interests are, then speaking to those interests. Like a job where the new guy makes everyone look bad simply by doing the job.
November 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Extraordinary how many establishment Democrats really wish they didn't have a talented rising new star who connects to people by talking to them and understanding what their interests are, then speaking to those interests. Like a job where the new guy makes everyone look bad simply by doing the job.
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“In this shameful careless age, we can and should and must choose to not be careless people.”
Moxon’s writing, especially lately, has an essential clarity that slices right through the bullshit and equivocation and hand wringing of mainstream political discourse.
Moxon’s writing, especially lately, has an essential clarity that slices right through the bullshit and equivocation and hand wringing of mainstream political discourse.
I wrote about Nazism in a small Michigan town, and in a large North American country; about the uses of and limits of shame; and on the importance of holding shared standards. www.the-reframe.com/the-death-of...
The Death of Shame
Modern Nazis, careless people, and the offensive necessity of caring in a shameful age.
www.the-reframe.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“In this shameful careless age, we can and should and must choose to not be careless people.”
Moxon’s writing, especially lately, has an essential clarity that slices right through the bullshit and equivocation and hand wringing of mainstream political discourse.
Moxon’s writing, especially lately, has an essential clarity that slices right through the bullshit and equivocation and hand wringing of mainstream political discourse.
I qualified for Medicaid today!
It's been a ridiculously hard year. Dad passed, Mom came to live with me. I cut my hours to care for her, and then I got sepsis and nearly died. Medical bills galore.
So I will NOT be shamed for getting needed help. It's what I'VE PAID TAXES FOR for 30+ working yrs!
It's been a ridiculously hard year. Dad passed, Mom came to live with me. I cut my hours to care for her, and then I got sepsis and nearly died. Medical bills galore.
So I will NOT be shamed for getting needed help. It's what I'VE PAID TAXES FOR for 30+ working yrs!
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I qualified for Medicaid today!
It's been a ridiculously hard year. Dad passed, Mom came to live with me. I cut my hours to care for her, and then I got sepsis and nearly died. Medical bills galore.
So I will NOT be shamed for getting needed help. It's what I'VE PAID TAXES FOR for 30+ working yrs!
It's been a ridiculously hard year. Dad passed, Mom came to live with me. I cut my hours to care for her, and then I got sepsis and nearly died. Medical bills galore.
So I will NOT be shamed for getting needed help. It's what I'VE PAID TAXES FOR for 30+ working yrs!
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worth noting that Mamdani did *not* take the bait
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
worth noting that Mamdani did *not* take the bait
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🚨BREAKING: The White House confirmed Tuesday that it is drafting a new executive order aiming to further restrict voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
New Trump Anti-Voting Order Coming, White House Confirms
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: The White House confirmed Tuesday that it is drafting a new executive order aiming to further restrict voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...