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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 15h

If you make "controversial statements" outside of classroom, that the President of the university dislikes, you can be summarily fired even if you are tenured.

Julie Greene @greeneland.bsky.social · 16h

I just learned, Thomas Alter, tenured professor, has been terminated effective immediately. Shame on Texas State! We mst build support for Tom. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-tex...

Texas State upholds the firing of associate history professor Thomas Alter

Alter’s termination occurred on Sept. 10, stemming from his remarks at the Revolutionary Socialism Conference on Sept. 7.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

ICE Boasts Zero Murders Committed By 5-Year-Olds Since Child Detainments Began

WASHINGTON—Touting a new crime report as evidence their ramped-up operations were improving American life, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Friday that there had been zero murde...

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, you are definitely on the right side in this particular matter. You're brave to support your privileged truth-telling friend.

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 1d

At one time the Atlantic published incisive commentary from writers like Mark Twain.

At one time.

F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 2d

A. G. Sulzberger: fascist-fluffing failson or kitten murdering psychopath? Opinions in the publishing world vary, and some voices within the NYT challenge either of these contentions..

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Should the New York Times be sold to Pennysaver and its editors sent to work in Amazon warehouses? It depends on who you ask.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine that

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 4d

With receipts!

www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...

‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury being directed at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chapp...

www.theguardian.com

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 3d

Just saw this. 😭🤯
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Hanging up the apron: beloved Hazeldean bakery seeks new ownership

After 15 years of freshly-baked fritters, bread and other treats, south-central Edmonton is saying goodbye to a community staple.

www.ctvnews.ca

F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 4d

All Nobel Peace Prize Winners as Game of Thrones Characters.

by Chris Cillizza

F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 4d

Paging Mr. Klein. White courtesy telephone please!

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 4d

The bible never explicitly condemned slavery, so I don't see why Christian theologians feel obligated to oppose it.

by Jonathan Turley, M.Div.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 4d

watch closely, especially the dirty blond/red head man in the lower left corner who is i believe a priest/minister beseeching the ICE/CPB men atop the building.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6d

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 6d

The Constitution did not foresee the position of presidential chief of staff, so it’s hard to see what legitimate constraints could prevent Stephen Miller from becoming an all-powerful dictator.

by Jonathan Turley

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 8d

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 9d

so is this the fight against "left-wing terrorism"?

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 9d

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

www.oregonlive.com

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9d

Here’s an idea for a reporter:

Gather some retired cops or MPs together and show them how ICE handles hecklers and protesters.

I guarantee you’ll get some amazing copy. Especially if your outlet lets you reprint profanity.

Secretary of Defense Rock @sodrock.bsky.social · 9d

No effort to deescalate, no effort to walk away, just sling the rifle and physically attack

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 10d

When those who have the power to put the brakes on all of this do nothing, you have to conclude that either (1) they approve of what's happening, or (2) they are abject cowards who are afraid to raise their heads up and lead. What is an ordinary person supposed to do in the face of evil and apathy?

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 10d

How bad are tariffs going?

I paid for $32 of shaving cream from Canada. Unique stuff I’ve used for years, nothing like it in US. Small family business.

UPS guy came to my door today with box and said I have to pay additional $120 before he can hand it to me.

That makes it 5x more expensive!!! 🤯

Screenshot of message from UPS:

Hi Adam,
All import fees must be paid prior to delivery.
Save time - prepay online for your FREIGHTCOM shipment. If import fees are not paid before delivery, an additional surcharge will be applied.
Total Amount Due
119.20 USD
Additional charges may have been applied based on recent tariff policy changes.
Pay Now ›

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 11d

"Every accusation is a confession," Comet Ping Pong version.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 11d

I would like to know how we can identify the specific persons at CNN who researched, wrote, edited, and approved this and hang it around their necks for the rest of their professional lives.

Parker Butler @parkerbutler.bsky.social · 11d

Last year, CNN ran a “fact check” of Kamala HQ that claimed we were lying for saying Trump’s plan is Project 2025.

Now Trump is outright admitting it’s his plan.

Legacy media failed the country.

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 11d

Affirmative action for right wing culture warriors never goes out of style.

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 11d

Blue states subsidize red states. What they get in return is a dysfunctional federal government that is selectively going after them during an avoidable shut down. At this point, what is the downside of withholding federal tax payments?

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F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 12d

While we won't be silenced, we will happily tell you about how both sides are at fault for whatever disaster the Republicans just caused.

F. West @fgwest.bsky.social · 12d

"blocked"

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