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"Right-wing policy ideas have been so thoroughly discredited—does anyone even argue anymore that trickle-down economics will ensure mass prosperity?—that the only apparent reason for conservatism’s existence is to fight back against evil liberals." washingtonmonthly.com/2018/07/15/h...
How the Right Wing Convinces Itself That Liberals Are Evil
Since the 1950s, the conservative movement has justified bad behavior—including supporting Donald Trump—by persuading itself that the left is worse.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"Right-wing policy ideas have been so thoroughly discredited—does anyone even argue anymore that trickle-down economics will ensure mass prosperity?—that the only apparent reason for conservatism’s existence is to fight back against evil liberals." washingtonmonthly.com/2018/07/15/h...
“The decision to remove Confederate statues and expunge Confederate tributes from military assets reflects a welcome, if belated, declaration that the men who nearly destroyed the country in defense of the right to own human beings are unworthy of veneration . . . " - Brent Staples
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“The decision to remove Confederate statues and expunge Confederate tributes from military assets reflects a welcome, if belated, declaration that the men who nearly destroyed the country in defense of the right to own human beings are unworthy of veneration . . . " - Brent Staples
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Only 20% of Americans now view the Supreme Court as “politically neutral.” Much of the distrust traces back to Bush v. Gore, decided 25 years ago. bit.ly/48F2YSP
25 Years After Bush v. Gore, Supreme Court and Election Law Still Feel the Fallout
The 5–4 decision started a long slide in public approval for the court, accentuated by a widening partisan gap.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Only 20% of Americans now view the Supreme Court as “politically neutral.” Much of the distrust traces back to Bush v. Gore, decided 25 years ago. bit.ly/48F2YSP
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As Frida points out, the obtuse response of Australia's PM to a growing wave of virulent antisemitism over recent months has been chilling. But the heroic acts of this man, amidst the horror, were a reminder of our common humanity.
December 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
As Frida points out, the obtuse response of Australia's PM to a growing wave of virulent antisemitism over recent months has been chilling. But the heroic acts of this man, amidst the horror, were a reminder of our common humanity.
An epic take down. "'These are not 'mistakes.' This isn’t a coincidence. Nobody could possibly fuck up this much accidentally, and this consistently. From the top to the bottom, the regime is operating in rampant violation of the law" www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
The Trump regime is nothing more than a disorganized criminal gang
Recently, MAGAs have haughtily demanded to know anything “illegal” that Trump has done after various Democratic Veterans said that members of the military are required to disobey “illegal orders.” Wel...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
An epic take down. "'These are not 'mistakes.' This isn’t a coincidence. Nobody could possibly fuck up this much accidentally, and this consistently. From the top to the bottom, the regime is operating in rampant violation of the law" www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Sen. DURBIN: I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump rejecting a bipartisan immigration deal because he didn’t want immigrants from ‘s***hole’ countries. He denied it. Two Republican Senators claimed I was lying. Now, he’s bragging about it. This is racism, plain and simple. --Judiciary Committee mtg
December 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sen. DURBIN: I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump rejecting a bipartisan immigration deal because he didn’t want immigrants from ‘s***hole’ countries. He denied it. Two Republican Senators claimed I was lying. Now, he’s bragging about it. This is racism, plain and simple. --Judiciary Committee mtg
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December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Never forget the Murdochs and Fox *knowingly* broadcast false information about the 2020 election to the American people. They lack the “character qualifications” to remain an FCC licensee.
We continue our fight at the FCC - now at the Space Bureau.
Our latest:
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
We continue our fight at the FCC - now at the Space Bureau.
Our latest:
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
UPDATE: Our ongoing fight at the FCC to hold Rupert Murdoch and Fox accountable for knowingly broadcasting 2020 election lies.
MAD urges the FCC to deny Murdoch-owned Fox satellite uplink application. Meanwhile, Carr continues playing partisan games with licenses.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Never forget the Murdochs and Fox *knowingly* broadcast false information about the 2020 election to the American people. They lack the “character qualifications” to remain an FCC licensee.
We continue our fight at the FCC - now at the Space Bureau.
Our latest:
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
We continue our fight at the FCC - now at the Space Bureau.
Our latest:
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
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Ministry of Free Speech and Banned Words
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Ministry of Free Speech and Banned Words
“All the strikes so far have been illegal under both domestic and international law,” she said. “All of them constitute murder because none of the victims, whether or not they were smuggling illegal narcotics, posed an imminent threat to life." www.commondreams.org/news/amnesty...
'All of Them Constitute Murder,' Amnesty Says of Trump Boat Bombings | Common Dreams
Amnesty International warns against only condemning Trump administration's 'double-tap' boat strikes, says entire campaign is unlawful.
www.commondreams.org
December 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“All the strikes so far have been illegal under both domestic and international law,” she said. “All of them constitute murder because none of the victims, whether or not they were smuggling illegal narcotics, posed an imminent threat to life." www.commondreams.org/news/amnesty...
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This is profoundly irresponsible by AGSulzberger’s NYT, @by-cjewett.bsky.social +eds.
The normalization, “view-from-nowhere”, “born-yesterday”, stenography, “both-sides”, irresponsible headline are disgraceful.
THE story is the CDC&FDA are being destroyed by antiscience & Americans will die.
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This is profoundly irresponsible by AGSulzberger’s NYT, @by-cjewett.bsky.social +eds.
The normalization, “view-from-nowhere”, “born-yesterday”, stenography, “both-sides”, irresponsible headline are disgraceful.
THE story is the CDC&FDA are being destroyed by antiscience & Americans will die.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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This is profoundly irresponsible by AGSulzberger’s NYT, @by-cjewett.bsky.social +eds.
The normalization, “view-from-nowhere”, “born-yesterday”, stenography, “both-sides”, irresponsible headline are disgraceful.
THE story is the CDC&FDA are being destroyed by antiscience & Americans will die.
1/n
This is profoundly irresponsible by AGSulzberger’s NYT, @by-cjewett.bsky.social +eds.
The normalization, “view-from-nowhere”, “born-yesterday”, stenography, “both-sides”, irresponsible headline are disgraceful.
THE story is the CDC&FDA are being destroyed by antiscience & Americans will die.
1/n
Democracy needs your courage. Protestors gather the day after Thanksgiving in Edwardsville to support good government and democracy, as freezing cold as it was.
November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Democracy needs your courage. Protestors gather the day after Thanksgiving in Edwardsville to support good government and democracy, as freezing cold as it was.
A whole lot of peaceful protestors and a few fearsome frogs hopped downtown for another protest Friday in Edwardsville. Do we really want to live in a country run by a king, dictator, or tyrant, of any nature? The frogs say NO!
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A whole lot of peaceful protestors and a few fearsome frogs hopped downtown for another protest Friday in Edwardsville. Do we really want to live in a country run by a king, dictator, or tyrant, of any nature? The frogs say NO!
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We Ain’t Buying It Day 1! Spend time with your family, tell them you ain’t buying it and why! #weaintbuyingit
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We Ain’t Buying It Day 1! Spend time with your family, tell them you ain’t buying it and why! #weaintbuyingit
The best part: "Nearly four dozen press organizations, and news outlets from ProPublica to Fox News Channel, along with The New York Times and The Washington Post, filed a brief in support of the AP. www.msn.com/en-us/politi...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The best part: "Nearly four dozen press organizations, and news outlets from ProPublica to Fox News Channel, along with The New York Times and The Washington Post, filed a brief in support of the AP. www.msn.com/en-us/politi...
Don't give up the ship, or the car, or the house, or due process, or the principles of fairness and equal treatment before the law, or the country, or your humanity.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Don't give up the ship, or the car, or the house, or due process, or the principles of fairness and equal treatment before the law, or the country, or your humanity.
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
Someday, hopefully, we will see justice. Today wasn't that day, but we won't forget.
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Someday, hopefully, we will see justice. Today wasn't that day, but we won't forget.