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@markjacob.bsky.social: “The press has to ask itself: Is it still in the public interest for journalists to keep secrets about Trump’s anti-democratic use of the military?”
Will the press continue to keep Trump’s military secrets?
The goal is protecting the troops, but secrecy can also protect criminality
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
@markjacob.bsky.social: “The press has to ask itself: Is it still in the public interest for journalists to keep secrets about Trump’s anti-democratic use of the military?”
“Dokoupil blandly stated to the camera that a Russian-Chinese-Iranian base of influence in Venezuela will be destabilized by the U.S. military action, without citing any source or consulting any guest.”
Tony Dokoupil’s ‘CBS Evening News’ Debut Is an Inauspicious Sign of Where CBS News Is Headed
Tony Dokoupil tripped up over transitions and bulldozed a health expert over vaccines
variety.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
“Dokoupil blandly stated to the camera that a Russian-Chinese-Iranian base of influence in Venezuela will be destabilized by the U.S. military action, without citing any source or consulting any guest.”
“The US capture of Nicolás Maduro reinforces the value of traditional reporting in a few really meaningful ways.”
Hi there! Rather than waiting until Monday morning, we're coming to you with a Sunday edition about the earth-shaking news out of Venezuela and how it's being covered by the global press. Plus, a few key media industry stories you might have missed over the holidays...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
“The US capture of Nicolás Maduro reinforces the value of traditional reporting in a few really meaningful ways.”
“States are sovereign governments with independent constitutional authority.
“We need to use ours.
“States can protect us if they choose to. We have to make sure they choose to.”
“We need to use ours.
“States can protect us if they choose to. We have to make sure they choose to.”
Soft Secession vs. Soft Fascism: We Have Options.
You don't have to settle for "wait until next election"
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“States are sovereign governments with independent constitutional authority.
“We need to use ours.
“States can protect us if they choose to. We have to make sure they choose to.”
“We need to use ours.
“States can protect us if they choose to. We have to make sure they choose to.”
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It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
“Although it has been clear for a while now that major changes—even, potentially, constitutional changes—will be needed to move America beyond this moment, Trump’s actions over this weekend … create a global, moral imperative to do so.”
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America
The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
“Although it has been clear for a while now that major changes—even, potentially, constitutional changes—will be needed to move America beyond this moment, Trump’s actions over this weekend … create a global, moral imperative to do so.”
“Donald Trump, in his assault on Venezuela, is stealing a page from Putin’s war book. … He has sliced away at America’s moral authority in a world that is very short on moral leadership.”
Moral authority melts away
Trump's behavior is wrecking our standing.
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
“Donald Trump, in his assault on Venezuela, is stealing a page from Putin’s war book. … He has sliced away at America’s moral authority in a world that is very short on moral leadership.”
“Saturday was also the 15th day after DOJ’s deadline for complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. … The Attorney General was required to file a compliance report. … I haven’t seen that yet. … A foreign military strike … is quite a distraction … so let’s make sure we don’t fall for it.”
Maduro & Venezuela: What Happens Next
And, a very special Substack Live Sunday morning
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
“Saturday was also the 15th day after DOJ’s deadline for complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. … The Attorney General was required to file a compliance report. … I haven’t seen that yet. … A foreign military strike … is quite a distraction … so let’s make sure we don’t fall for it.”
A visionary thing @jimmykimmel.com said the day after the presidential election:
“We’ll see how funny that is in six months, when The Great Talk Show Host Roundup begins.”
“We’ll see how funny that is in six months, when The Great Talk Show Host Roundup begins.”
You Are Here / ‘Resistance starts now’ / Who voted how?
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January 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM
A visionary thing @jimmykimmel.com said the day after the presidential election:
“We’ll see how funny that is in six months, when The Great Talk Show Host Roundup begins.”
“We’ll see how funny that is in six months, when The Great Talk Show Host Roundup begins.”
