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Chris Van Hollen made every Republican on the committee vote on a ban. They voted no. The form he signed still lists the $635 million royalty from a company nobody can find.

Friends — It's time to defund Elon Musk. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/defund-musk

Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......

Yes—it’s been 12 years (!) and this remains one of the most prescient pieces of media criticism ever written. And everything has only gotten worse. deadspin.com/the-future-o...

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If you watch and share one thing today make at this. Why is every democrat in the country not talking like this?

Even humans with brains only *months* more developed than Donald's know he is an imbecile and a danger to our country. #NoKings

Carrboro, NC:

Today, we’re excited to introduce Attie, currently as an invite-only closed beta. Attie is the first agentic social app on atproto. It’s something completely new — an experiment in making building on the protocol more accessible.

Mass Surveillance. What Congress can do now to get to the bottom of what the Administration is doing here in the US: a piece by Ryan Goodman and me. share.google/R1lgeh2aMjVA...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orange County NC” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

What was Doge? How Elon Musk tried to gamify government

Europeans when asked to unblock the Strait of Hormuz

They made them take down the videos because they would cause "reputational damage" to people like this young man, Nathan Cavanuagh, so definitely don't post this all over the internet with the name Nathan Cavanaugh attached, or this guy might suffer reputational damage. This guy, Nathan Cavanaugh.

Also, be sure not to spread this video of Justin Fox, the other DOGE bro who revealed that he's a malicious moron who caused incredible destruction. Do not hurt Justin Fox's reputation just by linking Justin Fox's name to the sworn testimony Justin Fox gave about what Justin Fox did.

The Most Divorced Men in History Is there a link between hyper-divorced men and everything wrong in the country today? Andrea Pitzer on what new research into "Protest Masculinity" tells us about the Trump Regime and risk-taking—and why losing makes losers escalate. pod.link/1779885475/e...

Here's a thread featuring clips of key moments from the DC Metropolitan Police body camera footage of the March 17, 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace that I obtained as a result of my FOIA lawsuit:

Over and over: Either the ridiculously reckless Trump gamble kind of works out, in which case they learn they are unstoppable God-kings immune to consequences, or it doesn't and there are terrible ramifications for... mostly other people. So utterly bleak.

I am frankly more concerned about the apathy of the American public and even more importantly the lack of leadership in the Democratic Party. This is not a dress rehearsal. Every single American must speak out against this Facist administration.

As a lil update, I'm giving myself the day off tomorrow because of all this. I need some rest after being on the phone with police all day today and dealing with this bullshit until way too late last night. So, I'm really sorry, but no podcast this week :( I hope you guys don't mind ❤️

Pretty difficult to refute a single thing in this perfect assessment of where the f**k we are, from @iandunt.bsky.social:

I prefer non-lethal distractions from the tRUMPSTEIN Files like renaming the Gulf of Mexico, making Canada the 51st state & buying Greenland. Sure it was hugely offensive to longtime friends & allies, but at least no one died.

I obviously don't have all the answers. But I do think my odd nexus of backgrounds—columnist, social media guy, cyber security content guy—allows me to frame the predicament that must be clear to anyone who cares about democracy.

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Feels like a good time to reup this piece I published with Janet Haven in Foreign Policy the week before the 2024 election datasociety.net/wp-content/u...

This, from @emilyhorne.bsky.social, is a case study in how easily DC political reporters are mobilized by right-wing trolls. spinclass.substack.com/p/spin-class...

There is no reason to believe Trump's foreign policy is designed to benefit America or Americans www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Memo to Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom: Why taxing the rich makes enormous sense https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-kathy-hochul-and-gavin-newsom

"breaking news"

“I have a sick feeling in my stomach all the time.” If you feel this way, you’re not alone. It’s not just political stress. It’s moral and psychic injury. 🧵1/

Bondi's an actual idiot. Once she's forced to go beyond her Trump-humping talking points, she short circuits and whines about it. She's been ordered to give a performance for Trump, and she'll do it like the trained seal she is.

Do something about it then! Yes, absolutely. Producing this is part of that, but I need to do much more.

You mean like, oh, I don't know, Due Process?!! You're asking them to follow the Constitution? That's not a "standard" - that's the law. And while we're at it - the word "asking" is pathetic. You're ASKING something of a group of masked thugs and a completely complicit GOP? Good luck, Chuck!

"I think that the goal of Tom Homan switching out for Gregory Bovino is purely optics and damage control. It's not actually a change in their tactics of intimidation and indiscriminate apprehension,” said Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne.

My Latest: Contrary to many doomsayers, it is not too late to protect the midterm elections. There are steps Democrats can take now — at both the state and federal levels — to safeguard our elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...

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New @axios.com coverage shows the damage Trump's corrupt approach to crypto is hurting America's economy @democracydefendersfund.org has a report on how this is an unprecedented danger for our financial system: - TN

Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!

Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!

Crypto revolt exposes fragility of Trump's coalition

"Drawing on decades of archival research, Cotlar explains how white Christian nationalism, antisemitism, and “blood and soil” ideology have shaped conservative politics far longer than many people realize.[...] The episode examines the mainstreaming of antisemitic conspiracies, from George Soros 1/2

This has been INCREDIBLE!!! Hate Comes to Main Street has picked up 2,000 followers in less than a week. First post goes out 11AM CST Monday. Thank you!!!

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We’re onto you, Ring

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/m... beautiful interview

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