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Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 8d

@normornstein.bsky.social looks at the media's obligation to serve the public interest through a very sharp lens — his own role in defining those obligations back in 1997. We've regressed a long way. newrepublic.com/article/2010...

Will Our Corporate Media Godzillas Have the Guts to Defend Democracy?

Five companies—five—now control 90 percent of the media marketplace. And they are showing no commitment to anything resembling the public interest.

newrepublic.com

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 8d

Trump getting everyone prepped to send troops into Po(rt)land.

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 8d

Your Tuesday morning reminder that supporting trans rights is the right thing to do — and, better yet, that doing it right wins elections.

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 14d

Tired of hearing the claim that supporting trans rights is politically toxic?

I’ve got you covered.

New @theadvocatebr.bsky.social : My review of recent polling telling the real story—featuring data from @teamlpac.bsky.social @celindalake.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social @gallup.com

No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections

Opinion: Supporting protections for transgender people is not just necessary, it's crucial, argues LPAC's Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.

www.advocate.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 8d

I’m no lady, but @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social had me on for Ladies’ Night anyway!

Join me, @silversmith1.bsky.social, & three bona fide ladies — @jodyhamilton.bsky.social, @kiresists.bsky.social, & @anitamurie.bsky.social for a lively, timely discussion about the state of our nation.

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 9d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social &
@kiresists.bsky.social &
@anitamurie.bsky.social of @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 8d

What’s an example?

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 9d

For your evening listening pleasure.

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 9d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social &
@kiresists.bsky.social &
@anitamurie.bsky.social of @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 9d

Next time, the drink recipe’ll be on me. 🍸🥂🍾

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 9d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social &
@kiresists.bsky.social &
@anitamurie.bsky.social of @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 9d

As @silversmith1.bsky.social would say, 🛎️🛎️🛎️.

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 9d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social &
@kiresists.bsky.social &
@anitamurie.bsky.social of @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 12d

Excited to talk about redefining the conversation around trans rights with @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social today! Don’t miss @silversmith1.bsky.social @jodyhamilton.bsky.social and me.

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 14d

Tired of hearing the claim that supporting trans rights is politically toxic?

I’ve got you covered.

New @theadvocatebr.bsky.social : My review of recent polling telling the real story—featuring data from @teamlpac.bsky.social @celindalake.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social @gallup.com

No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections

Opinion: Supporting protections for transgender people is not just necessary, it's crucial, argues LPAC's Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.

www.advocate.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 9d

Always a pleasure to be invited to @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social! Catch the latest Ladies’ Night hosted by @jodyhamilton.bsky.social and @silversmith1.bsky.social at the link!

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 9d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social &
@kiresists.bsky.social &
@anitamurie.bsky.social of @trublupolitics.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 11d

Too many other institutions who can fight back have also failed us in this moment, as I have written about in the past — www.lawdork.com/p/donald-tru... — and as Adam Serwer wrote about this week: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Lower Than Cowards

The surrender of America’s elites

www.theatlantic.com

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 11d

It is always key to remember that none of this would be possible without the Supreme Court and congressional leadership acceding to virtually all that Trump wants, as I have written. www.lawdork.com/p/trump-is-s...

Trump is spiraling. We face the consequences. Where are the other branches?

James Madison expected more from the other "departments," as he referred to them. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

www.lawdork.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 11d

My 2025 bingo card is nearing completion.
www.axios.com/2025/09/26/e...

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon named in Epstein files released by Democrats

The three Trump allies are all mentioned in redacted copies of Epstein's daily schedules.

www.axios.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 12d

Straight from my new studio in Atlanta. Don’t miss us!

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 12d

That presidential tweet about Tylenol and vaccines is completely crazy. How are there no guardrails??? This is so so dangerous and I need these democrats to stop dicking around and at least vocalize some resistance and sanity. This is beyond.

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 12d

Excited to talk about redefining the conversation around trans rights with @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social today! Don’t miss @silversmith1.bsky.social @jodyhamilton.bsky.social and me.

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 14d

Tired of hearing the claim that supporting trans rights is politically toxic?

I’ve got you covered.

New @theadvocatebr.bsky.social : My review of recent polling telling the real story—featuring data from @teamlpac.bsky.social @celindalake.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social @gallup.com

No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections

Opinion: Supporting protections for transgender people is not just necessary, it's crucial, argues LPAC's Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.

www.advocate.com

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 18d

Nothing screams “small government, free speech warrior” like the FCC chair rocking state-mandated jewelry of a convicted felon.

Brendan Carr went from pretending to guard the First Amendment to cosplaying as Trump’s mall cop.

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 14d

Tired of hearing the claim that supporting trans rights is politically toxic?

I’ve got you covered.

New @theadvocatebr.bsky.social : My review of recent polling telling the real story—featuring data from @teamlpac.bsky.social @celindalake.bsky.social @glaad.bsky.social @gallup.com

No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections

Opinion: Supporting protections for transgender people is not just necessary, it's crucial, argues LPAC's Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.

www.advocate.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 19d

Want to know just where we are with the First Amendment? Catch up with us at The Politics Bar!

MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 19d

Catch the latest @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social 🍸 with
@jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @silversmith1.bsky.social #MSWMedia

Guests: @rpbp.bsky.social & @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

Listen: redcircle.com/shows/9bce8c...

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 20d

We had a ball. Join us wherever you get your podcasts!

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 20d

When @silversmith1.bsky.social is right, he's right. Excited to join Shawn and @jljacobson.bsky.social at @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social today. Don't miss it!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 20d

Since the fascist Trump regime is trying to silence all dissent, having a lawyer who’s already beaten Trump on this issue, Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza @rpbp.bsky.social is kinda unfair. When we add @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to the guest list? It's clear - you should join us!

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · 20d

When @silversmith1.bsky.social is right, he's right. Excited to join Shawn and @jljacobson.bsky.social at @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social today. Don't miss it!

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 20d

Since the fascist Trump regime is trying to silence all dissent, having a lawyer who’s already beaten Trump on this issue, Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza @rpbp.bsky.social is kinda unfair. When we add @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to the guest list? It's clear - you should join us!

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · Jul 22

Never forget Alex Acosta’s role in perpetuating the abuse of girls & women 20 years ago.

“Epstein ended up serving 13 months in a private wing of a Palm Beach County jail, where he was chauffeured to and from a luxury office space for 12 hours a day and allowed to receive female visitors.”

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · Jul 22

Takeaway: Epstein sounds like every dissolute legacy admit I ever met at Harvard or Yale.

“Every time I did manage to drill down into something concrete, some…idea or thought of his, it was a mixture of psychotic Silicon Valley drivel & freshman-year bongwater philosophy, delivered…with…reverence.”

Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · Jul 22

“I was always afraid….And you’re going to think it’s totally crazy, but I bet you he cloned himself, and whoever killed themselves was a clone….He said he had a lab in Mexico, because the Dolly thing got shut down.”

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

I called everyone in Jeffrey Epstein's little black book.

What I learned about rich people, conspiracy, Ghislaine, stand-up comedy, and evil from 2,000 phone calls.

www.motherjones.com

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Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza (RPBP) @rpbp.bsky.social · Jul 21

A more profound contemporary miscarriage of justice is hard to imagine.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · Jul 21

The mother of Breonna Taylor, the Kentucky woman fatally shot by a police officer during a 2020 botched raid on her home, is "heartbroken and angry" by the government's recommendation not to seek jail time for the ex-cop who blindly fired 10 bullets into her daughter's room.

Breonna Taylor's family is 'heartbroken' over one-day sentence recommendation for ex-cop

Federal prosecutors said Brett Hankison fired through a window and a sliding glass door that was covered with a curtain and blinds.

nbcnews.to

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