Scout
@ruegalande.bsky.social
A pint of ice cream is a single serving. I have proof.
“…Let the lie come into the world. Let it even triumph. But not through me.”
-Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
“…Let the lie come into the world. Let it even triumph. But not through me.”
-Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
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Every installment of this MTG rehabilitation tour feels like “Nice Scorpion Regrets Past Stings, Needs Help With River Crossing!”
December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Every installment of this MTG rehabilitation tour feels like “Nice Scorpion Regrets Past Stings, Needs Help With River Crossing!”
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Thirty officers disqualified from the New York Police Department because they failed psychological exams or background checks will stay on the job, according to an agreement between the city and their union.
Officers Who Failed N.Y.P.D. Mental Health Exams Can Stay
The city and the union agreed to a 12-month probation for 30 officers. The department had moved to fire them after they failed psychological exams or background checks.
nyti.ms
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thirty officers disqualified from the New York Police Department because they failed psychological exams or background checks will stay on the job, according to an agreement between the city and their union.
A decent and principled man when the times called for both. Wishing him well.
Breaking News: Ben Sasse, a Republican former senator from Nebraska and a former president of the University of Florida, announced that he had received a diagnosis of terminal Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Ben Sasse, Former Nebraska Senator, Shares Terminal Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Mr. Sasse, a former senator from Nebraska, wrote on social media that he had received a diagnosis last week for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
nyti.ms
December 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A decent and principled man when the times called for both. Wishing him well.
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"Republicans now hold increased sway not only over North Carolina’s election board, but also over its schools, building codes, environmental regulations, coastal development, wildlife management, utilities, cabinet appointments and more. All had previously been under control of the governor."
NEW: For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections.
This year, it finally succeeded.
This year, it finally succeeded.
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors
For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it finally succeeded.
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"Republicans now hold increased sway not only over North Carolina’s election board, but also over its schools, building codes, environmental regulations, coastal development, wildlife management, utilities, cabinet appointments and more. All had previously been under control of the governor."
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Congress demanded Jack Smith testify about his investigations, but kept him behind closed doors during his sworn deposition. If we care about transparency, then Congress should release the transcript. My thoughts in Bloomberg.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Release the Jack Smith Deposition Transcript
This week, former special counsel Jack Smith finally had the chance to speak about the findings of his investigation into President Donald Trump. It’s a shame the public couldn't hear him.
www.bloomberg.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Congress demanded Jack Smith testify about his investigations, but kept him behind closed doors during his sworn deposition. If we care about transparency, then Congress should release the transcript. My thoughts in Bloomberg.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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The price of coddling conservative ignorance and malice is astonishing.
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The price of coddling conservative ignorance and malice is astonishing.
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Let's have one of those shadow hearings.
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Let's have one of those shadow hearings.
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Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
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Cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social.
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As congressional hearings go on in public today and can be watched live online by everyone, Jack Smith is testifying behind closed doors despite his written request to appear in public because Republicans don’t want the American people (again) to hear him destroy their lies.
December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
As congressional hearings go on in public today and can be watched live online by everyone, Jack Smith is testifying behind closed doors despite his written request to appear in public because Republicans don’t want the American people (again) to hear him destroy their lies.
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The Pulitzer Board is actually fighting back against one of Trump’s vexatious lawsuits, saying, ‘If you were harmed, prove it — with medical and financial records.’
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Pulitzer Board Demands Trump’s Tax and Psych Records in Lawsuit Twist
Donald Trump isn’t going to be happy about this one.
newrepublic.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Pulitzer Board is actually fighting back against one of Trump’s vexatious lawsuits, saying, ‘If you were harmed, prove it — with medical and financial records.’
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
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Ever since they got kicked out of the press pool over that Gulf of Mexico lunacy, the AP has been one of the clearest chroniclers of Trump’s absurd lies and offenses
You go, AP 💪. "unsubstantiated claim...shocking post...even for Trump...drastic departure from the role presidents typically play...after the death of a public figure...laid bare Trump’s unwillingness to rise above political grievance in moments of crisis."
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his...
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ever since they got kicked out of the press pool over that Gulf of Mexico lunacy, the AP has been one of the clearest chroniclers of Trump’s absurd lies and offenses
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Trump is absolute human garbage
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Trump is absolute human garbage
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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This is a textbook case of political asylum.
In late 2020 a Chinese man called Guan Heng travelled to Xinjiang with our BuzzFeed map of detention facilities to provide ground truth for our work - he provided the first corroborating evidence for many sites.
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps
Heng Guan is awaiting an immigration hearing on Monday that could lead to his removal from the U.S. and ultimately land him back in China, according to his lawyer and a New York-based activist group.
www.wsj.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This is a textbook case of political asylum.
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At least two students who were on Brown’s campus last night have survived shootings before — in high school.
“People always think, well, it’ll never be me. .. And until I was shot in my school, I also thought the same thing.”
@camillebaker.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/u...
“People always think, well, it’ll never be me. .. And until I was shot in my school, I also thought the same thing.”
@camillebaker.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/u...
December 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
At least two students who were on Brown’s campus last night have survived shootings before — in high school.
“People always think, well, it’ll never be me. .. And until I was shot in my school, I also thought the same thing.”
@camillebaker.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/u...
“People always think, well, it’ll never be me. .. And until I was shot in my school, I also thought the same thing.”
@camillebaker.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/u...
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A hero emerges from the hatred: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bondi-bea...
Watch: Moment 'genuine hero' beach bystander single-handedly strips gunman of loaded weapon
The brave man was praised by the New South Wales premier for his selfless act.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A hero emerges from the hatred: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bondi-bea...
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Damnit this is good writing, @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social.
December 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Damnit this is good writing, @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social.
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This is really good work.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This is really good work.
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Great to see @gallego.senate.gov absolutely savaging Republicans for helping cover up Trump's illegal killings. As I've been arguing, Dems should be taking *that* approach. Hound Republicans mercilessly until they agree to get to the bottom of all of it:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Great to see @gallego.senate.gov absolutely savaging Republicans for helping cover up Trump's illegal killings. As I've been arguing, Dems should be taking *that* approach. Hound Republicans mercilessly until they agree to get to the bottom of all of it:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
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We are very far off the cliff, folks. 🇺🇸
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
We are very far off the cliff, folks. 🇺🇸