Alex Kingsbury
@alexkingsbury.bsky.social
Writer, journalist. New York Times contributing writer. Formerly New York Times editorial board, Boston Globe, US News&World Report, WBUR.
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The briefing with Hegseth and Rubio only reaffirmed what we already knew: the Trump Administration is in clear violation of domestic and international law—and our own Constitution.
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The briefing with Hegseth and Rubio only reaffirmed what we already knew: the Trump Administration is in clear violation of domestic and international law—and our own Constitution.
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One of my weird hobbyhorses is that a standard university education is almost always going to make this, the correct view of history, unthinkably distasteful.
Put this, from @hannahritchie.bsky.social, on my tombstone.
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
One of my weird hobbyhorses is that a standard university education is almost always going to make this, the correct view of history, unthinkably distasteful.
There are a dozen Billy Joel songs that aren’t terrible.
My advice: Like what you like and don't worry about anyone who tells you it's cringe. Life's short and the world's on fire, and as long as you're not hurting other people, you're fine. I mean, I still like U2, too! I don't care who knows it. If other people don't like that, that's a them problem.
I love U2. I feel like I could have glided along, enjoying them, if it wasn’t for that damned internet. Now I am on the defensive or lying low with my fandom. That’s happening somewhat now with Taylor Swift. She’s the biggest star in the world but the backlash has begun. “Mom pop”?
December 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There are a dozen Billy Joel songs that aren’t terrible.
This is the correct take. USBC in general. The EU exists for stuff like this.
the most revolutionary technological innovation of the last few years isn't chat GPT it's usb c ports on reusable batteries
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is the correct take. USBC in general. The EU exists for stuff like this.
Exaggerating the importance and impact of advisory memos is a key part of the cult of authority. Don’t join it.
BREAKING: Trump says he will sign an executive order this week that will limit states’ ability to regulate AI.
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Exaggerating the importance and impact of advisory memos is a key part of the cult of authority. Don’t join it.
What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes
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December 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Moving the goalposts into an alternate dimension is certainly one response to a country that filmed itself showing no quarter to drowning civilians.
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The Double Tap Isn’t the Issue | National Review
The debate should be about whether the ‘war on drugs’ is literal or not.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Moving the goalposts into an alternate dimension is certainly one response to a country that filmed itself showing no quarter to drowning civilians.
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I don’t care what Maj. Cotton says. I’d like to decide for myself. Release the video.
Q: What did you see in the second strike?
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
December 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I don’t care what Maj. Cotton says. I’d like to decide for myself. Release the video.
American school kids should read about Heinz-Wilhelm Eck.
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
American school kids should read about Heinz-Wilhelm Eck.
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"The requirement to refuse to comply with orders to commit law of war violations applies to orders to perform conduct that is clearly illegal or orders that the subordinate knows...are illegal. For example, 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥."
-DoD Law of War manual
-DoD Law of War manual
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"The requirement to refuse to comply with orders to commit law of war violations applies to orders to perform conduct that is clearly illegal or orders that the subordinate knows...are illegal. For example, 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥."
-DoD Law of War manual
-DoD Law of War manual
Killing drowning men at sea not because it was necessary but because it was ordered.
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Killing drowning men at sea not because it was necessary but because it was ordered.
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Shooting the wounded as a matter of policy.
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Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Shooting the wounded as a matter of policy.
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"The Framers intended for juries—composed of ordinary citizens—to adjudicate disputes between citizens and their gov't. Assessing whether a police officer’s use of force was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances" is precisely the sort of thing they had in mind. [@foxmike90.bsky.social]
The Fifth Circuit v. The Framers: Justice in the Lone Star State
Assessing whether a police officer’s use of force was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances is precisely the type of judgment call the Framers tasked jurors to make.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"The Framers intended for juries—composed of ordinary citizens—to adjudicate disputes between citizens and their gov't. Assessing whether a police officer’s use of force was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances" is precisely the sort of thing they had in mind. [@foxmike90.bsky.social]
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What Nigel Farage did to Britain. Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
What Nigel Farage did to Britain. Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Preserve your records, folks.
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Preserve your records, folks.
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New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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Election Officials Press Trump Administration Over Voter Data
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November 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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I think this bag is fake.
Hermes's flagship products are handsewn using a saddle stitch. A worker marks the leather using an awl and then threads two needles through from both sides.
This results in a tight stitch with no holes between the stitches. The holes here suggest the bag was machine sewn.
Hermes's flagship products are handsewn using a saddle stitch. A worker marks the leather using an awl and then threads two needles through from both sides.
This results in a tight stitch with no holes between the stitches. The holes here suggest the bag was machine sewn.
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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“If Trump’s impulsive, short-horizon leadership style is what finally does the filibuster in, then Democrats should help make it so,” @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues: “Its demise would benefit the whole country.”
Trump Is Right: Ditch the Filibuster
The tactic is a deformed anachronism. Its demise would benefit the whole country, and Democrats especially.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“If Trump’s impulsive, short-horizon leadership style is what finally does the filibuster in, then Democrats should help make it so,” @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues: “Its demise would benefit the whole country.”
the big winner last night? @errollouis.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=FWSM...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
the big winner last night? @errollouis.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=FWSM...
Imagine canceling federal aid if schools
pay coaches more than professors. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
pay coaches more than professors. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
LSU Needs a New Football Coach. The Governor Wants Trump to Make the Pick.
In an address from the Louisiana state capitol, Gov. Jeff Landry asked for the president’s help in solving a statewide emergency: finding a new head coach for the Tigers.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Imagine canceling federal aid if schools
pay coaches more than professors. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
pay coaches more than professors. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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