Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR)
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
December 11, 2025
December 11, 2025
On Tuesday, President Donald J.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
December 11, 2025
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Publicly defending the Tate brothers seems to be a bridge too far for even this WH, though I note both of these people still have jobs in the administration
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Publicly defending the Tate brothers seems to be a bridge too far for even this WH, though I note both of these people still have jobs in the administration
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Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
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This story is insane, but the moral appears to be don’t fuck with @dfriedman.bsky.social.
Books about “Asian wife sharing.” Detailed descriptions of orgies. Scenes involving “ladyboys.”
That’s what @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered on a Goodreads page tied to the email address of a top Pentagon official and mentor to Pete Hegseth.
What came next was even wilder.
That’s what @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered on a Goodreads page tied to the email address of a top Pentagon official and mentor to Pete Hegseth.
What came next was even wilder.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This story is insane, but the moral appears to be don’t fuck with @dfriedman.bsky.social.
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“Where in the United States does Antifa exist” proved to be a real stumper to the guy who just said Antifa is the biggest terrorism threat in the United States.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Where in the United States does Antifa exist” proved to be a real stumper to the guy who just said Antifa is the biggest terrorism threat in the United States.
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In June of this year, DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin forcefully proclaimed on social media that Kilmar Abrego Garcia “will never go free on American soil”
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
In June of this year, DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin forcefully proclaimed on social media that Kilmar Abrego Garcia “will never go free on American soil”
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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I just don't see how the court can avoid at least sanctioning the attorneys at this point.
"Respondents did not just stonewall. They affirmatively misled the tribunal."
December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I just don't see how the court can avoid at least sanctioning the attorneys at this point.
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NEW: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just deployed @caloes.bsky.social fire and rescue resources — including 150 personnel — to Washington state to support flood response efforts.
Breaking News: More than 100,000 people in Washington state were told to leave their homes after heavy rain pushed waterways to record levels, creating potentially deadly conditions.
100,000 in Washington State Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise
Days of heavy rain pushed waterways to record flood levels in a mountainous region north of Seattle. “Do not wait,” local officials warned residents as they urged them to seek higher ground.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just deployed @caloes.bsky.social fire and rescue resources — including 150 personnel — to Washington state to support flood response efforts.
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Stephen Miller said that the children of immigrants fail society.
Fun Fact:
Of the 6 American winners of science Nobels this year, 3 were born outside the US. The émigré fraction of U.S. Nobels in physics, chemistry & medicine now stands at 40 percent.
#Pinks
🧪 🎁🖇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/s...
Fun Fact:
Of the 6 American winners of science Nobels this year, 3 were born outside the US. The émigré fraction of U.S. Nobels in physics, chemistry & medicine now stands at 40 percent.
#Pinks
🧪 🎁🖇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/s...
A Scientific Pipeline to the Nobel Prize Fueled by Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Stephen Miller said that the children of immigrants fail society.
Fun Fact:
Of the 6 American winners of science Nobels this year, 3 were born outside the US. The émigré fraction of U.S. Nobels in physics, chemistry & medicine now stands at 40 percent.
#Pinks
🧪 🎁🖇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/s...
Fun Fact:
Of the 6 American winners of science Nobels this year, 3 were born outside the US. The émigré fraction of U.S. Nobels in physics, chemistry & medicine now stands at 40 percent.
#Pinks
🧪 🎁🖇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/s...
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NEW: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) says Colorado will not release Tina Peters after President Trump announced he is pardoning her state-level convictions.
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
December 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
NEW: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) says Colorado will not release Tina Peters after President Trump announced he is pardoning her state-level convictions.
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
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He is pardoning State crimes now…
December 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
He is pardoning State crimes now…
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Just an invaluable conversation. Hopefully @hcrichardson.bsky.social & @pkrugman.bsky.social will do this again, and again!!🙏 open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Live with Heather Cox Richardson
A recording from Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson's live video
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December 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Just an invaluable conversation. Hopefully @hcrichardson.bsky.social & @pkrugman.bsky.social will do this again, and again!!🙏 open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Economist @pkrugman.bsky.social explains the key difference between Republican emphasis on incentives and Democratic emphasis on resources and explains why making sure people have access to resources creates a strong economy.
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A Conversation with Paul Krugman
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Economist @pkrugman.bsky.social explains the key difference between Republican emphasis on incentives and Democratic emphasis on resources and explains why making sure people have access to resources creates a strong economy.
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Literally one of the main reasons why FBI missed Jan6 is bc Bill Barr had the FBI chasing Antifa.
All the Proud Boys had been turned "informants" on Antifa.
All the Proud Boys had been turned "informants" on Antifa.
You’ve got to assume that any real organised crime or terror groups in the US know the FBI isn’t tracking them as closely as they used to.
That could be very bad indeed – and if so, you can expect to see the clips of congressional testimony like today’s many, many times.
That could be very bad indeed – and if so, you can expect to see the clips of congressional testimony like today’s many, many times.
Kinda wild that the organization the FBI considers the biggest domestic threat is ... largely imaginary.
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Literally one of the main reasons why FBI missed Jan6 is bc Bill Barr had the FBI chasing Antifa.
All the Proud Boys had been turned "informants" on Antifa.
All the Proud Boys had been turned "informants" on Antifa.
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In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
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"there is no evidence that has been revealed of any “armed conflict” between two or more countries or states. In fact, the only known evidence of the use of “armed force” is that initiated by the United States"
www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
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Murder on the high seas?
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December 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"there is no evidence that has been revealed of any “armed conflict” between two or more countries or states. In fact, the only known evidence of the use of “armed force” is that initiated by the United States"
www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
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Mabel Ping-Hua Lee said, "Woman's Suffrage is the application of democracy to woman..." and this #WomenInHistory was a smart, educated, business woman who worked for civil rights and against the racism of the #ChineseExclusionAct Learn from @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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Mabel Ping-Hua Lee | Episode 5, The Declaration in Action
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December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee said, "Woman's Suffrage is the application of democracy to woman..." and this #WomenInHistory was a smart, educated, business woman who worked for civil rights and against the racism of the #ChineseExclusionAct Learn from @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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I hope you’ll give this a listen/watch.
“Demystifying politics and demystifying economics.” That’s a good takeaway. It shouldn’t be beyond our comprehension. It’s not just “politics,” it’s OUR LIVES.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social
youtu.be/A8V00Z5McYA?...
“Demystifying politics and demystifying economics.” That’s a good takeaway. It shouldn’t be beyond our comprehension. It’s not just “politics,” it’s OUR LIVES.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social
youtu.be/A8V00Z5McYA?...
A Conversation with Paul Krugman
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I hope you’ll give this a listen/watch.
“Demystifying politics and demystifying economics.” That’s a good takeaway. It shouldn’t be beyond our comprehension. It’s not just “politics,” it’s OUR LIVES.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social
youtu.be/A8V00Z5McYA?...
“Demystifying politics and demystifying economics.” That’s a good takeaway. It shouldn’t be beyond our comprehension. It’s not just “politics,” it’s OUR LIVES.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social
youtu.be/A8V00Z5McYA?...
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Universal Healthcare for children makes cents: “Children are cheap” at 12:30 @pkrugman.bsky.social on @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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A Conversation with Paul Krugman
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Universal Healthcare for children makes cents: “Children are cheap” at 12:30 @pkrugman.bsky.social on @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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Did you know: Omaha, Nebraska, has the largest residential lead cleanup site in the U.S. BUT... this year, the Trump admin tripled the amount of lead that had to be in the soil to warrant a potential cleanup, meaning many families may be out of luck. @chrisbowling.bsky.social
The EPA Was Considering a Massive Lead Cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump Shifted Guidance.
The Trump administration says it will speed cleanups, but residents of the largest residential lead Superfund site worry fewer properties will be remediated.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Did you know: Omaha, Nebraska, has the largest residential lead cleanup site in the U.S. BUT... this year, the Trump admin tripled the amount of lead that had to be in the soil to warrant a potential cleanup, meaning many families may be out of luck. @chrisbowling.bsky.social
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Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."