Reid Nelson
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Fascinating.
Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.
December 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Fascinating.
James is having none of it.
Oh fuck off.
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
November 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
James is having none of it.
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Oh fuck off.
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Oh fuck off.
Et tu, Bruce?
Experience: I was stabbed in the back with a real knife while performing Julius Caesar
Experience: I was stabbed in the back with a real knife while performing Julius Caesar
Our student theatre group had the bright idea of using actual knives on stage for authenticity. The blade missed my aorta by about a centimetre
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Et tu, Bruce?
Et tu, Bruce?
Experience: I was stabbed in the back with a real knife while performing Julius Caesar
Experience: I was stabbed in the back with a real knife while performing Julius Caesar
Our student theatre group had the bright idea of using actual knives on stage for authenticity. The blade missed my aorta by about a centimetre
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Et tu, Bruce?
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‘The housing market keeps getting worse. Home prices have risen more than 50% since the pandemic. About a third of Americans households now spend more than 30% of their income on housing. In 2014, the median age of a first-time home buyer was 31. In 2025, it was 40 — the highest on record.’
America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
‘The housing market keeps getting worse. Home prices have risen more than 50% since the pandemic. About a third of Americans households now spend more than 30% of their income on housing. In 2014, the median age of a first-time home buyer was 31. In 2025, it was 40 — the highest on record.’
Is there any law that requires forfeiting all revenues from products and services which a politician uses his elected or appointed position to sell?
There should be. Elected Dems, are you listening? Get on it.
There should be. Elected Dems, are you listening? Get on it.
this Trump Watches commercial is now running on Fox & Friends as well
Trump Watches commercials are now running regularly on Newsmax
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Is there any law that requires forfeiting all revenues from products and services which a politician uses his elected or appointed position to sell?
There should be. Elected Dems, are you listening? Get on it.
There should be. Elected Dems, are you listening? Get on it.
This is hilarious.
New York Times columnist Ezra Klein isn't content with opining about the Democratic Party — he's positioned himself as a powerbroker inside of it.
How Ezra Klein's power play is guiding Democrats
The New York Times columnist, podcaster and author has helped shape the party's strategies and policies in President Trump's second term.
www.axios.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This is hilarious.
I’ve learned that Americans are divided into two major groups:
(1) Those who complain about Daylight Saving Time, and (2) those who just don’t particularly give a shit about Daylight Saving Time.
Proud member of the latter.
(1) Those who complain about Daylight Saving Time, and (2) those who just don’t particularly give a shit about Daylight Saving Time.
Proud member of the latter.
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I’ve learned that Americans are divided into two major groups:
(1) Those who complain about Daylight Saving Time, and (2) those who just don’t particularly give a shit about Daylight Saving Time.
Proud member of the latter.
(1) Those who complain about Daylight Saving Time, and (2) those who just don’t particularly give a shit about Daylight Saving Time.
Proud member of the latter.
Yes! Time to put on our big boy democracy pants and let the elected majority govern.
Institute the Harkin Rule now.
Institute the Harkin Rule now.
Let's do it. Let's get rid of the filibuster. Big step forward and actually the best possible circumstances for Ds. They've spent a month using their power to put draconian health care cuts at the top of the agenda. But ... I'm skeptical the GOP senate will go along. We'll see.
Trump calls on Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yes! Time to put on our big boy democracy pants and let the elected majority govern.
Institute the Harkin Rule now.
Institute the Harkin Rule now.
Do it. Institute the Harkin Rule.
President Trump called on Senate Republicans late Thursday to eliminate the filibuster in order to force an end to the government shutdown. Follow the latest updates.
President Says Abolishing Filibuster Would Let Republicans End Shutdown: Trump Administration Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Do it. Institute the Harkin Rule.
Which is one of the reasons why, after 100 years, it’s time to increase the size of the House and thereby bring government closer to the people.
The Founders knew Congress - especially the House - was the backbone of U.S. democracy. It should be a huge story that Mike Johnson, serving Trump, has all but shut it down
From the Reichstag Fire to Putin's toothless Duma, this is what dictators do. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
From the Reichstag Fire to Putin's toothless Duma, this is what dictators do. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
It didn’t take a Reichstag Fire to burn down Congress | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, what’s troubling about Maine’s Nazi tattoo flap.
www.inquirer.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Which is one of the reasons why, after 100 years, it’s time to increase the size of the House and thereby bring government closer to the people.
68% don’t know what crypto is.
October 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
68% don’t know what crypto is.
This post is typical of many when it comes to advocating for progressive policies. It ignores the reality of the Senate filibuster. It doesn’t matter what you advocate for if it cannot be passed into law. This is a major source of dissatisfaction with government.
Democrats should commit to expanding the Supreme Court and ignoring all of Donald Trump's pardons issued prior to charges. It's what Republicans would do if the roles were reversed.
Reminder that while Todd Blanche is threatening to arrest Democrats, he's also one of the officials who decides whether to hand $230 million in taxpayer money to Trump, which he very well may do. That should secure him that pardon if he needs it.
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
October 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This post is typical of many when it comes to advocating for progressive policies. It ignores the reality of the Senate filibuster. It doesn’t matter what you advocate for if it cannot be passed into law. This is a major source of dissatisfaction with government.
Now I see how they got away with the jewels.
One of the better photographs depicting modernity, I'd say:
October 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Now I see how they got away with the jewels.
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Gray-haired man in civilian coat runs into flames at Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drones y'day. Emerges with child—pink pants and slippers visible under his jacket. Goes back in.
2 journalists recognized him 👇
2 journalists recognized him 👇
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Gray-haired man in civilian coat runs into flames at Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drones y'day. Emerges with child—pink pants and slippers visible under his jacket. Goes back in.
2 journalists recognized him 👇
2 journalists recognized him 👇
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Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
Been saying this for some time. Good to have it confirmed.
In fact, this poll shows that independent voters feel equally negatively toward both parties. Favorability of the GOP is slightly higher among Indies than fav of the Dems, but both score 53% unfavorable. apnorc.org/projects/mos...
Most see the federal shutdown as a problem and think there is plenty of blame to go around - AP-NORC
Although the shutdown debate is focused on health care subsidies, 42% of Americans do not have an opinion about extending tax credits to those who purchase health care through the Affordable Care Act…
apnorc.org
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Been saying this for some time. Good to have it confirmed.
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My first public talk about AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS @Stanford is on December 3rd.
Register now:
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Register now:
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Book Talk with Michael McFaul | Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia
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October 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
My first public talk about AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS @Stanford is on December 3rd.
Register now:
fsi.stanford.edu/events/book-...
Register now:
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Appreciate the warning
A version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's loved-and-loathed musical “Cats,” will transfer to Broadway this spring. The reimagined “Jellicle Ball” is set in the underground ballroom scene, a queer subculture built around dance competitions.
‘Cats’ Is Returning to Broadway, This Time With Heels Instead of Paws
The reimagined “Jellicle Ball” version of the musical is set in the ballroom scene — the queer subculture built around dance competitions.
nyti.ms
October 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Appreciate the warning
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Oversimplifying but still.
Ukraine’s message to EU: support us now or Russia will attack Estonia
Russia’s message to EU: stop supporting Ukraine now or Russia will attack Estonia
Ukraine’s message to EU: support us now or Russia will attack Estonia
Russia’s message to EU: stop supporting Ukraine now or Russia will attack Estonia
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Oversimplifying but still.
Ukraine’s message to EU: support us now or Russia will attack Estonia
Russia’s message to EU: stop supporting Ukraine now or Russia will attack Estonia
Ukraine’s message to EU: support us now or Russia will attack Estonia
Russia’s message to EU: stop supporting Ukraine now or Russia will attack Estonia
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An incredibly important election in a tiny country just went the right way. Moldova has resisted a huge Russian disinformation campaign and will not become a Russian puppet state.
September 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
An incredibly important election in a tiny country just went the right way. Moldova has resisted a huge Russian disinformation campaign and will not become a Russian puppet state.
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84 years ago, on 29-30 Sept 1941, Nazis murdered over 100,000 Jews, Roma, Ukrainians, and others at Babyn Yar in Kyiv.
Once silenced by Soviet rule, it stands today as a symbol of remembrance.
Today, Ukraine honors the victims while facing Russian war crimes.
Once silenced by Soviet rule, it stands today as a symbol of remembrance.
Today, Ukraine honors the victims while facing Russian war crimes.
September 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
84 years ago, on 29-30 Sept 1941, Nazis murdered over 100,000 Jews, Roma, Ukrainians, and others at Babyn Yar in Kyiv.
Once silenced by Soviet rule, it stands today as a symbol of remembrance.
Today, Ukraine honors the victims while facing Russian war crimes.
Once silenced by Soviet rule, it stands today as a symbol of remembrance.
Today, Ukraine honors the victims while facing Russian war crimes.
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NEW: Kremlin insider statements continue to indicate that 1) Putin remains committed to his strategy that Russian forces will be able to win a war of attrition against Ukraine & the West, and 2) that the West has thus far failed to convince Putin to reevaluate his strategy.🧵1/7
isw.pub/UkrWar092025
isw.pub/UkrWar092025
September 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
NEW: Kremlin insider statements continue to indicate that 1) Putin remains committed to his strategy that Russian forces will be able to win a war of attrition against Ukraine & the West, and 2) that the West has thus far failed to convince Putin to reevaluate his strategy.🧵1/7
isw.pub/UkrWar092025
isw.pub/UkrWar092025