Leah McElrath
@leahmcelrath.bsky.social
Politics, intl relations, psychology, etc.
Making sense of a world that doesn’t
Smith College BA, MSW | LSE
#AuDHD #LGBTQ #MECFS
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Making sense of a world that doesn’t
Smith College BA, MSW | LSE
#AuDHD #LGBTQ #MECFS
Patreon: patreon.com/leahmcelrath
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Once again, Western Isolationism only benefits Russia and China.
There's a reason they're pushing the shit. They want to expand and take Ukraine/Taiwan and a divided EU and US makes it easier to do that.
There's a reason they're pushing the shit. They want to expand and take Ukraine/Taiwan and a divided EU and US makes it easier to do that.
Elon Musk is pushing a Russian talking point about the dissolution of the European Union on X.
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
December 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Once again, Western Isolationism only benefits Russia and China.
There's a reason they're pushing the shit. They want to expand and take Ukraine/Taiwan and a divided EU and US makes it easier to do that.
There's a reason they're pushing the shit. They want to expand and take Ukraine/Taiwan and a divided EU and US makes it easier to do that.
The Prime Minister of Poland appeals to US and publicly questions whether “something has changed” to make the US no longer a European ally.
The Deputy Prime Minister responds to Musk saying the EU should be abolished by telling him to “Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there.”
The Deputy Prime Minister responds to Musk saying the EU should be abolished by telling him to “Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there.”
December 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Prime Minister of Poland appeals to US and publicly questions whether “something has changed” to make the US no longer a European ally.
The Deputy Prime Minister responds to Musk saying the EU should be abolished by telling him to “Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there.”
The Deputy Prime Minister responds to Musk saying the EU should be abolished by telling him to “Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there.”
Elon Musk is pushing a Russian talking point about the dissolution of the European Union on X.
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Elon Musk is pushing a Russian talking point about the dissolution of the European Union on X.
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
(The man agreeing with him is a former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.)
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I thought it would take more work than this to destroy the “Pax Americana.” But the forgot that America could just surrender. That didn’t occur to me, because I actually like this place.
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I thought it would take more work than this to destroy the “Pax Americana.” But the forgot that America could just surrender. That didn’t occur to me, because I actually like this place.
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In the comments, people note that it’s AI and the poster responds that he just doesn’t care.
That’s an easy block.
That’s an easy block.
this is AI, as should be obvious by the PICE vest, please stop sharing it.
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In the comments, people note that it’s AI and the poster responds that he just doesn’t care.
That’s an easy block.
That’s an easy block.
In its US national security strategy memo, the Trump administration claimed Europe is facing the “stark prospect of civilizational erasure.”
It said it will support “patriotic” far-right parties across Europe to prevent a future in which “certain NATO members will become majority non-European.”
🎁🔗
It said it will support “patriotic” far-right parties across Europe to prevent a future in which “certain NATO members will become majority non-European.”
🎁🔗
Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In its US national security strategy memo, the Trump administration claimed Europe is facing the “stark prospect of civilizational erasure.”
It said it will support “patriotic” far-right parties across Europe to prevent a future in which “certain NATO members will become majority non-European.”
🎁🔗
It said it will support “patriotic” far-right parties across Europe to prevent a future in which “certain NATO members will become majority non-European.”
🎁🔗
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
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Between living in a state of hyper-vigilance, enduring widespread loss, and bearing witness to purposeful cruelty while powerless to stop it, we are all experiencing trauma—even if we as individuals or as members of a vulnerable group are not being targeted directly.
Be gentle with yourselves.
Be gentle with yourselves.
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Between living in a state of hyper-vigilance, enduring widespread loss, and bearing witness to purposeful cruelty while powerless to stop it, we are all experiencing trauma—even if we as individuals or as members of a vulnerable group are not being targeted directly.
Be gentle with yourselves.
Be gentle with yourselves.
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Doing diplomacy the right way
December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Doing diplomacy the right way
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Our latest polling averages over at 50+1 show Trump hitting a new low in his job approval rating (39.4% among adults) and Dems meeting their previous high in the generic ballot (+4.4) fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our latest polling averages over at 50+1 show Trump hitting a new low in his job approval rating (39.4% among adults) and Dems meeting their previous high in the generic ballot (+4.4) fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
Doing diplomacy the right way
December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Doing diplomacy the right way
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
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Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies.
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies.
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
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ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
What are people’s thoughts on these Pentagon videos of the boat bombings?
Do you think it’s helpful to share them because they emphasize the horror of US actions or do you see them as military techno snuff porn that could desensitize people?
(I’ll read all replies even if I don’t respond. Thanks.)
Do you think it’s helpful to share them because they emphasize the horror of US actions or do you see them as military techno snuff porn that could desensitize people?
(I’ll read all replies even if I don’t respond. Thanks.)
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What are people’s thoughts on these Pentagon videos of the boat bombings?
Do you think it’s helpful to share them because they emphasize the horror of US actions or do you see them as military techno snuff porn that could desensitize people?
(I’ll read all replies even if I don’t respond. Thanks.)
Do you think it’s helpful to share them because they emphasize the horror of US actions or do you see them as military techno snuff porn that could desensitize people?
(I’ll read all replies even if I don’t respond. Thanks.)
I have to believe that one day people who participated in groveling displays like this will be embarrassed and ashamed of their actions.
December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I have to believe that one day people who participated in groveling displays like this will be embarrassed and ashamed of their actions.
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IRW — a Pulitzer-winning nonprofit newsroom at American — and @thebarbedwire.com traced the history of anti-trans legislation. Houston conservatives realized homophobia didn’t fly anymore, weaponized girls’ safety, and parroted segregationist language. It worked.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
Where Did Anti-Trans Laws Start? How a Forgotten Houston Ordinance Turned Into a Massive, Nationwide Culture War
In fighting for bathroom bills in Houston, Texas conservatives provided a blueprint for the rest of the country.
thebarbedwire.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
IRW — a Pulitzer-winning nonprofit newsroom at American — and @thebarbedwire.com traced the history of anti-trans legislation. Houston conservatives realized homophobia didn’t fly anymore, weaponized girls’ safety, and parroted segregationist language. It worked.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
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JUST IN: US court says Trump can remove Democrats from two federal labor boards reut.rs/44cUmBH
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
JUST IN: US court says Trump can remove Democrats from two federal labor boards reut.rs/44cUmBH
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This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
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Come for the corvid and stay for the quote posts, lol.
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Come for the corvid and stay for the quote posts, lol.
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This piece is somehow simultaneously both hilarious and infuriating—and definitely worth a read:
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This piece is somehow simultaneously both hilarious and infuriating—and definitely worth a read:
Come for the corvid and stay for the quote posts, lol.
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Come for the corvid and stay for the quote posts, lol.
This piece is somehow simultaneously both hilarious and infuriating—and definitely worth a read:
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
This piece is somehow simultaneously both hilarious and infuriating—and definitely worth a read:
Between living in a state of hyper-vigilance, enduring widespread loss, and bearing witness to purposeful cruelty while powerless to stop it, we are all experiencing trauma—even if we as individuals or as members of a vulnerable group are not being targeted directly.
Be gentle with yourselves.
Be gentle with yourselves.
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Between living in a state of hyper-vigilance, enduring widespread loss, and bearing witness to purposeful cruelty while powerless to stop it, we are all experiencing trauma—even if we as individuals or as members of a vulnerable group are not being targeted directly.
Be gentle with yourselves.
Be gentle with yourselves.
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Pantone has chosen its color of the year for 2026.
The color is white.
(Yes, really.)
The color is white.
(Yes, really.)
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PANTONE®
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December 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Pantone has chosen its color of the year for 2026.
The color is white.
(Yes, really.)
The color is white.
(Yes, really.)