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Terry Bouton
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Historian of the American Revolution and Creation of the US Constitution. Author of Taming Democracy. Forthcoming Book: Madison's Mistake: The Rise and Fall of American Monarchism. Democracy Dies in Doomerism. Don't be a Doomer.
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An amazing book (as @noellecook.com's proud husband, I've read it several times, so I know!). It's a timely, fascinating, head-scratching, heartbreaking, funny, sobering, empathetic, and intimate look at the epidemic of conspiracism sweeping the nation and the world. A wild and entertaining ride!
It’s finally real. I have a publication date! The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging comes out Jan 6, 2026. Five years inside conspiracy culture—what draws people in, what it costs to leave. Pre-orders are up: noellecook.com/book
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Trump does not believe in public goods. He views the federal treasury as his private purse; public employees are to be his personal advocates, or they get fired; public property (like the White House) his to do what he wants, even if it means gutting the East Wing without permission./1
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Buddy Kennedy, 2025 World Series Champion.
Buddy Kennedy could get a ring this year if the Phillies, Blue Jays or Dodgers win the World Series.
Certainly signaling the conspiracist base at the very least. Vile however you slice it.
WWE SmackDown! Interviews from the Oval Office. Where someone pulls a folding chair from beneath the Resolute Desk.
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Good thread here
My response to the NYT’s “moderate to win” argument: The data shows the strategy is tapped out. Being seen as moderate by voters doesn’t boost votes, replacing every progressive with moderates would net 0 seats, and the graveyard of defeated D incumbents if full of moderates, not progressives.
The New York Times Argues “Moving to the Center Is the Way to Win.” But the Data Shows the Strategy Is Tapped Out.
Democrats already run moderates in nearly every swing district. It's not enough. A data-driven response to the case for centrism as a core electoral strategy.
data4democracy.substack.com
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Because figuratively wasn’t clear enough?
Provided the British soldier was a monarchist and not a secret republican.
Saving democracy while wearing a money belt and comfortable shoes while sampling the local cuisine.
Can confirm. Rick Steves is the president of Edmonds Antifa.
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Can confirm. Rick Steves is the president of Edmonds Antifa.
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Grateful for the last word in today's newsletter from @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Protests are important because the give people the opportunity to expand their threshold for risk and to trust that people share their values.
Another all hands on deck moment. Circles the wagons. Rally the troops. Start filming motivational videos starring Pete Hegseth in a jumpsuit on a military jet.
Peps?!? I'm gonna need a minute. I had you all wrong, man.
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“A good tactic is one your people enjoy” - Saul Alinsky

Palm Springs, CA | 10-18-25
#NoKings
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"The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier"
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Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia
US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting
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Antifa, part 2
Oct 18, 2025 | Palm Springs, CA
#NoKings
Chumbawamba would definitely approve.
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The crowd did not disperse, an instead started playing Tubthumping by Chumbawamba — I get knocked down, but I get up again.
Portland ICE facility now.
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your analysis of this political moment is going to fail if you keep using reductionist labels like "wine mom". first of all, there are dozens of factions just within that one term, from whiskey women to chardonnay chicas, and understanding their unique informal coalitions can take decades of study
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I wasn’t exaggerating it rules so hard