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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 10h

I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 12h

So-called scary antifa at Morrisville, Pa. Rally

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 12h

Danny Ceisler is running to replace the current Bucks County sheriff, who’s trying to work with ICE

Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 13h

More iPhone pics from No Kings rally in morrisville, Pa. Photos by Evelyn Tu.

Bob Harvie will challenge Brian Fitzpatrick next year to help flip the House

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 13h

Very well attended No Kings rally, Morrisville, Pa. iPhone photos by Evelyn Tu.

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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 1d

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 4d

Be sure to register by the end of today, NJ voters. The governor’s race is considered very close.

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re in New Jersey and not yet registered to vote, do it today! Voters have until the end of the day to register in time to help choose the state’s next governor.

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NPR @npr.org · 8d

ICE claims assaults on its officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.

White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 8d

“Ellison thinking that [Bari] Weiss can appease the Trump administration is like thinking you can fix a broken arm by breaking your neck.”

Lyz @lyz.bsky.social · 8d

I wrote about the Elizabeth Holmes of the media lyz.substack.com/p/let-the-al...

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 9d

From Hopium:
- Mikie Sherrill rocks her debate, Spanberger debates tonight
- Schumer: "Every day gets better for us"
- Dems flip Fairbanks, Alaska
- Greg Sargent on need for Dems to fight Trump's rising authoritarianism more forcefully
This, more 👇

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Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Schumer:"Every Day Gets Better For Us," Greg Sargent On Dems Needing To Challenge Trump's Escalating Authoritarianism More Directly

Hopium Paid Subscribers Gather Tonight at 7pm ET/Welcome New Subscribers!

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 9d

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Bari Weiss is a weird and worrisome choice as top editor for CBS News | Margaret Sullivan

When Weiss was named editor-in-chief, it was the latest turn in the network’s confounding departure from its roots

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NPR @npr.org · 13d

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 15d

SO MUCH court news in the last few minutes.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 15d

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 16d

Do you live in California or know someone who does? Trump rigged Texas & red states with corrupt gerrymanders to lock in MAGA rule. CA fights back with Prop 50. Get everyone you know to vote & volunteer (cadem.org/prop50 Early voting starts soon 11-4 is our chance to finish this fight.
#YesOnProp50

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Chris Benson @thechrisbenson.com · 21d

Because Bucks County DELIVERS!! 🤜🤛

MommieOD @mommieod24.bsky.social · 22d

We are coming out force to reject Homan in Bucks County and to protect our rights by voting "YES" on retaining our Supreme Court judges!!

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 21d

The social media uproar over Cracker Barrel’s logo changes was likely driven by bots.

This is a cautionary tale showing that reporters should not depend on social media to take the public’s temperature about any topic.

Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 22d

The Cracker Barrel story should serve as a reminder that "What a journalist can discern from publicly available social media data is not exactly what is typically thought of as 'public opinion.'”

We & our colleagues outlined this problem back in 2018. policyoptions.irpp.org/2018/09/when...

When journalists report social media as public opinion

As digital data about people grows, journalists are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to find information. One trend in journalism, particularly in political ...

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 24d

One in every 7.5 jokes Jay Leno made — about 4,500 of them — was about Bill Clinton, almost double the amount he made about George W. Bush.

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 28d

Free speech for them but not for us.

Stephen West @stephenwest.bsky.social · 28d

Among the signs removed in response to Trump's directive are ones referring to "slavery, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and conflicts with Native Americans."

National parks remove signs about climate, slavery and Japanese internment

The removals come after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March seeking to remove “improper partisan ideology” from federal institutions.

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · 29d

“We’re going to keep showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors.” Brad Lander sets the example for all of us.

Jaysun Silver @jaysunsilver.bsky.social · Sep 19

I just spoke to NYC Comptroller Brad Lander as he left police custody following his arrest at immigration court. Here’s what he said:

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 29d

Stephen Colbert, during last night’s show, invited The New Yorker’s editor to unveil the magazine’s next cover — a satirical illustration of Trump’s tiny hand hovering over the mute button of a remote control, a not-so-subtle jab at his obsession with silencing critics.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · Sep 18

I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action

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Alex @thedealwithalex.bsky.social · Sep 18

A pitch for those of you canceling Disney+/Hulu this week would be to use that cash and subscribe to PBS/PBS Passport.

Public media is foundational to our democracy and supporting @pbs.org is just about the best value for your dollar. Plus, there are so many British mysteries!!!

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · Sep 18

This just in: Jon Stewart normally only hosts “The Daily Show” on Monday nights nowadays, but tonight he is returning to his longtime desk for one Thursday edition, Comedy Central says. His guest: Maria Ressa

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Evelyn Tu @evelyntu.bsky.social · Sep 18

Jimmy Kimmel’s show was just put on ice.

Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · Sep 18

As we’ve reported before at @rollingstone.com, trump and his gang plotted to use the federal government against his enemies in late night tv even before he was reelected.

Now….

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled 'Indefinitely' By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' has been pulled 'indefinitely' by ABC.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is an amazing take-down of Debate Culture, which is the culture that leads pundits to say Kirk “did politics right.”

This part here is … chef’s kiss. But the whole piece is fantastic.

Massively complex ideologies with hundreds of years of scholarship behind them are reduced to a couple of fast-talking egos in Dockers thinking about the best way to make their opponent look like a dumbass. Debate is not politics. It’s theater.

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