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Analyzing current events and providing commentary for the current political climate.
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Editor-in-chief: @justjustan.bsky.social
There will not be a Midweek Measure newsletter tomorrow morning. This week has been difficult and I need to hold until next week. Thank you, everyone.
March 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
There will not be a Midweek Measure newsletter tomorrow morning. This week has been difficult and I need to hold until next week. Thank you, everyone.
In an unhinged Truth Social post, Trump declares Federal funding will cease for any school that allows protests, and that "agitators" should be imprisoned or deported.
Trump Begins His Tuesday with Threats Against Free Speech
In an unhinged Truth Social post, Trump declares Federal funding will cease for any school that allows protests, and that "agitators" should be imprisoned or deported.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In an unhinged Truth Social post, Trump declares Federal funding will cease for any school that allows protests, and that "agitators" should be imprisoned or deported.
On Tuesday, President Trump will be giving his address to a joint session of Congress, with Democrats planning varying degrees of protest.
Anticipating Tomorrow's Joint Session Sideshow
On Tuesday, President Trump will be giving his address to a joint session of Congress, with Democrats planning varying degrees of protest.
Trump's speech will begin at 9pm ET, and the Democratic resp...
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March 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
On Tuesday, President Trump will be giving his address to a joint session of Congress, with Democrats planning varying degrees of protest.
As reported by The Guardian earlier today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the directive via state department cable to officials across the globe on February 24th.
State Department Issues Anti-Transgender Directive Targeting Visas of Trans Athletes and Trans Individuals Seeking Visas
As reported by The Guardian earlier today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the directive via state department cable to officials across the globe on February 24th.
According to The Guardian:
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February 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As reported by The Guardian earlier today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the directive via state department cable to officials across the globe on February 24th.
This morning, the House Democrats gathered in front of the nation’s Capitol to announce they will be unified in their opposition to the Republican budget, which, at the time of this posting is being debated on the House floor.
House Dems Seemingly Find Their Collective Spine
This morning, the House Democrats gathered in front of the nation’s Capitol to announce they will be unified in their opposition to the Republican budget, which, at the time of this posting is being d...
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February 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This morning, the House Democrats gathered in front of the nation’s Capitol to announce they will be unified in their opposition to the Republican budget, which, at the time of this posting is being debated on the House floor.
This afternoon, The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward R. Martin, Jr. posted an image on X (formerly Twitter) referring to himself and others at the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the President’s lawyers.
Despite U.S. Attorney Ed Martin Asserting Otherwise, He Serves Us, Not the President
This afternoon, The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward R. Martin, Jr. posted an image on X (formerly Twitter). The image reads:
"As President Trumps' [sic] lawyers, we are pr...
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February 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This afternoon, The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward R. Martin, Jr. posted an image on X (formerly Twitter) referring to himself and others at the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the President’s lawyers.
As Elon Musk wages an ongoing coup against our government institutions, and President Trump abandons our allies across the globe, a need arises for a vocal and unyielding opposition.
Holding Out for a Hero
As Elon Musk wages an ongoing coup against our government institutions, and President Trump abandons our allies across the globe, a need arises for a vocal and unyielding opposition.
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February 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
As Elon Musk wages an ongoing coup against our government institutions, and President Trump abandons our allies across the globe, a need arises for a vocal and unyielding opposition.
Welcome to The Measure—a blog dedicated to discussing current events and delivering commentary in a daily cadence. Please enjoy our inaugural post!
On Boundaries, Resistance, and the Difficulties Ahead
Gone are the days of passive engagement—our new reality demands our active attention. Cutting ties with those who enable authoritarianism is just as essential as creating and nurturing community.
As ...
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February 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Welcome to The Measure—a blog dedicated to discussing current events and delivering commentary in a daily cadence. Please enjoy our inaugural post!