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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. | Psychologist-writer. I break down minds, power & pop culture — peer-reviewed psych, feminist fire, political satire, and the East-/West-Coast rap wars (Tupac forever). #PsychScience #Satire #Feminism #HipHopHistory

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 8h

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# No Kings, Just Nightmares: A Lounge Scene *by Leigh Silverton*

A dim Washington lounge. Power lingers here like static. Don Draper sits at the bar, polishing a glass that’s already perfect. Trump…

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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 9h

The end of my speech…

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 9h

Great.

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 17h

This really can't go on much longer. Can it?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Trump responds to No Kings by posting video depicting him as a king

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 17h

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Millions expected to rally against Trump administration at ‘No Kings’ protests across the country | CNN Politics

“No Kings” organizers say more than 2,500 demonstrations are planned nationwide today in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration. Follow for live updates.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for the pic, @dailycaller.bsky.social !

Be sure to tag me and @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social with your best, most fun #NoKings content!

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 17h

That's so witty. I love it. Right on!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22h

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 17h

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The Supreme Court Declares Bankruptcy (Morally First, Financially Second) By Leigh Silverton…

The Supreme Court has gone broke. The marble temple of American justice — where words like Equal Justice Under Law are etched into stone —…

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 19h

What a fabulous day.

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

You should stay on and post as much here as there if you're on X because some of us don't go on X and it would be best if you can reach us. We might be a better market.

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

medium.com/@leighlovesh... The Supreme Court - news of the day 10-18-2025

The Supreme Court Declares Bankruptcy (Morally First, Financially Second) By Leigh Silverton…

The Supreme Court has gone broke. The marble temple of American justice — where words like Equal Justice Under Law are etched into stone —…

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

medium.com/blog/medium-... a medium writer Substack v Medium for writers for those interested.

Medium versus Substack: Six reasons writers pick Medium

Why Medium is the best platform for most writers

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 1d

Birds of a feather-

Trump freed George Santos infamous liar & thief who falsely reported $750,000 salary & took $24,000 in unemployment (while
employed) & used campaign donations for personal stuff. He was sentenced to 87 months and ordered to pay what he owes to NYC.
But Trump freed him

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

Fabulous. Thanks for going to this!

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

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# The Pentagon’s Emotional Support Hawk *By Leigh Silverton, Ph.D.*

Pete Hegseth, the man who once described himself as “God’s soldier with better hair,” has now ascended to Secretary of War — or, as he…

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 1d

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Telegram’s Finest: The Banality of Evil in Group Chat Form

by Leigh Silverton

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

If he keeps going in this direction, surely people will want some sort of justice. What do you think. Will we have any recourse?

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

I liked this Stand and Talk very much. One question - do you think the American people will ever get justice in some form after Trump is out of power. I know SCOTUS gave him immunity. But he appears to be decompensating. Now we're at shooting civilians in international waters.

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

I noticed that too. It's not as brutal as X but there's definitely not as many people here.

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

John, it doesn't link to the YouTube video and I can't figure out how to copy and paste the link. I'm just telling you so you'll know why it's not getting the usual amount of engagement you usually get. I'll try to find it on YouTube. leigh

Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

medium.com/@leighlovesh... #KarolineLeavitt #Trump #LA #News #Humor

Steve Schmidt’s Nightly Lament for the Republic

October 16, 2025 By Leigh Silverton

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 2d

medium.com/@leighlovesh... #UniversityShakedown #Trump

Trump University, Redux: The Great American Shake-Down Tour By Leigh Silverton

Picture it: 2025. President Donald Trump, newly re-sworn in, has decided that if universities won’t buy his honorary degrees, he’ll just…

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Leigh Silverton, Ph.D. psychologist-writer @leighsilverton.bsky.social · 3d

medium.com/@leighlovesh... #Trump #Putin #humor #satire

Trump Calls Putin: A Two-and-a-Half-Hour Love Story

The Art of the Deal Meets the Art of the Beg

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