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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 4h

This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked.
Politico documented the use of slurs, including the N-word and a homophobic term, and antisemitic comments in chats.
By José Olivares.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked

Politico documented the use of slurs, including the N-word and a homophobic term, and antisemitic comments in chats

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 1d

The musician and enthusiastic Trump supporter ripped "idiots" on the left in a fiery rant about crime. Experts in Black studies weigh in.

Kid Rock Makes Quite A Claim About Trump And Black Communities — And Experts Would Like A Word

The musician and enthusiastic Trump supporter ripped "idiots" on the left in a fiery rant about crime. Experts in Black studies weigh in.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 15h

The "Late Show" host suggested a scathing alternative to the cover image that upset the president.

Stephen Colbert Trolls Trump’s Time Magazine Tantrum With A Brutal Throwback

The "Late Show" host suggested a scathing alternative to the cover image that upset the president.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 6h

More Republican abuse
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Woman Is Granted a Protective Order Against Florida Congressman

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 6h

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry.
By Andrew Muhammad and Adam Taylor.
theconversation.com/why-higher-t...

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

The US has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 7h

Ronald Reagan on tariffs
youtube.com/watch?v=Mj6N...

Ronald Reagan on Tariffs

YouTube video by Pitchfork Economics

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 7h

US Taxpayers Bail Out Argentina’s Bank As Trump’s Tariffs Help It Steal American Farmers’ Largest Market.
The Soy (Out of) Luck Club.
By Jonathan Wolf.
abovethelaw.com/2025/10/us-t...

US Taxpayers Bail Out Argentina's Bank As Trump's Tariffs Help It Steal American Farmers' Largest Market - Above the Law

The Soy (Out of) Luck Club.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 7h

Oregon recession fears rise amid layoffs, slowdown.
By Meira Gebel.
www.axios.com/local/portla...

Oregon recession fears rise amid layoffs, slowdown

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

Trump Cabinet members blame upcoming 'No Kings' protests for prolonging shutdown.
By Sarah D. Wire.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump Cabinet members blame upcoming 'No Kings' protests for prolonging shutdown

President Donald Trump's treasury and transportation secretaries accused Democrats of extending the shutdown to satisfy "No Kings" protesters.

www.usatoday.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

Trump tariffs cost Grove City manufacturing company Tosoh SMD, Inc. millions this year.
By Nathan Hart.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

Trump tariffs cost Grove City manufacturing company Tosoh SMD, Inc. millions this year

Tosoh SMD, Inc. in Grove City has been hit hard by Trump's tariffs this year.

www.dispatch.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

As new tariffs take effect, US consumers footing more than half the burden: Report.
New tariffs on furniture and wood products went into effect on Tuesday.
By Elizabeth Schulze and Bill Hutchinson.
abcnews.go.com/Business/new...

As new tariffs take effect, US consumers footing more than half the burden: Report

With new tariffs taking effect Tuesday, Goldman Sachs finds American consumers are paying for more than half of the cost of the levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 9h

Furniture tariffs take effect as consumers and businesses share costs.
By Megan Cerullo.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...

Furniture tariffs take effect as consumers and businesses share costs

American consumers are expected to pay more than half of the added costs from U.S. tariffs, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 9h

Democrats are holding the line for a government funding bill that protects healthcare and lowers costs. If you are seeing your healthcare costs spike, I want to hear from you so I can best fight for you. Share your story with me at Dexter.House.Gov/ShareYourStory.

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 10h

He would rather shut down our government than have you see the truth. It's not complicated.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10h

This is what "grooming" looks like:

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 9h

Why the TACO trade is riskier this time around.
By Madison Mills.
www.axios.com/2025/10/15/a...

Why the TACO trade is riskier this time around

Tensions with China flared after it unveiled plans for new export controls on rare earths.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 9h

Ports Push Back on Trump’s Tariffs on Cargo Equipment.
By Weilun Soon.
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Ports Push Back on Trump’s Tariffs on Cargo Equipment

As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping expand their trade war to the high seas, port operators are pushing back on Washington’s measures, saying that China-focused penalties could ultimately hurt America more...

www.bloomberg.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 9h

Gov. Walz to join farmers to talk on impact of tariffs on Minnesota soybean farmers.
By Beret Leone.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Gov. Walz to join farmers to talk on impact of tariffs on Minnesota soybean farmers

Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 9h

www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

Report: NY Young Republicans implicated in racist chat threads

Politico obtained text threads that had racist, antisemitic, and homophobic language.

www.northcountrypublicradio.org

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 10h

'I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat.
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
By Jason Beeferman and Emily Ngo.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 10h

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations after report on GOP group chat.
by Tara Suter.
thehill.com/homenews/cam...

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 10h

How Did Republican Fashion Go From Blazers to Belligerence?
Trump and his cronies’ style reflects a platform where grievance is currency and performance is power.
By Derek Guy.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...

How Did Republican Fashion Go From Blazers to Belligerence?

Trump and his cronies’ style reflects a platform where grievance is currency and performance is power.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12h

The not-so secret language of fascist fashion

Today’s rightwingers want their message to go mainstream, so it’s coming to a store near you

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

Young Republicans leaders joke about slavery, rape in private messages: Politico’s explosive chat leak.
By Trisha Sengupta.
www.hindustantimes.com/trending/us/...

Young Republicans leaders joke about slavery, rape in private messages: Politico’s explosive chat leak

The boards of directors of Young Republicans have issued a statement on X following Politico’s chat leak involving the organisation's young leaders.

www.hindustantimes.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

Young GOP chat roils New York, Washington, beyond.
By EMILY NGO, JEFF COLTIN and NICK REISMAN.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Young GOP chat roils New York, Washington, beyond

www.politico.com