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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1h

"Such behavior, said the Young Republicans chair, 'has no place within our organization or the broader conservative movement.' But reading over the chats, what I was struck by is just how self-evidently wrong his claim was."

It’s Getting Worse.

The Trump administration’s assault on the rest of us is intensifying.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 2h

Best TV show about AI is Mrs Davis.

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Mrs. Davis - Wikipedia

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 2h

I think this is the funniest. Her struggles are my favorite TV show.

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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 5h

Remember the thousands of "guy in a diner" stories about "economic anxiety" as the main force behind MAGA-ism?

Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 20h

This is disgusting. And I can GUARANTEE you that lots of dumps are going to come out about lots of Republican electeds who are way too close to the people in these texts. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 4h

This Supreme Court will not be satisfied until every protection against discrimination in this society, and every active attempt to remedy this young nation's violent history of racism, is undone. But they jealously protect the rights of the powerful. The absurdity is matched only by the harm.

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 17h

For the Epsteinth time, swear her in

Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 19h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 7h

Pam’s new book! It’s incredible. Get your copy today.

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A hand holding a copy of a silver hardcover book with a rainbow infinity symbol in the center of the book cover, Magic Maker by Pam Grossman, in front of a bookcase.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 21h

Let’s give it all our water!

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

AI/ChatBots can tell us to kill ourselves, infringe on copyright, and Google stuff! Let’s give it our water! Let’s give it allll our water!

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 1d

This is an alarming compression of the planetary destruction timeline: with the massive growth of the AI bubble, data centers are expected to consume up to 12% of total US electricity by 2028, up from 4.4% in 2023.
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Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal | CNN Business

OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom to design and develop 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips and systems, a massive amount of power that will use as much electricity as a large city. The move further high...

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Also, SLAPP lawsuits should just be plain illegal.

Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a real shame. He was incredible.

Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 1d

The beloved artist, who illustrated iconic posters for 'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', 'Back to the Future', and more, was 78.

Drew Struzan, the King of the Movie Poster, Has Died

The beloved artist, who illustrated iconic posters for 'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', 'Back to the Future', and more, was 78.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

My household: I read Pam criticism of Taylor Swift and she reads me criticism of Bari Weiss. It’s our love language.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

The part about Gaza 'reporting' is especially horrifying, from the methodology (which they're literally bragging out?); to the point being made, which is revolting.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

one of my takeaways from this great piece is that weiss just doesn’t…sound like an intelligent person? or at least, not someone who has thought even a little bit about how and why they think the things that they do. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

It’s publication day for @phantasmaphile.bsky.social! Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity is available now! I could not be more excited for Pam and for everyone to discover just how good this book is! Get yours today!

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753978...

Magic Maker by Pam Grossman: 9780593832363 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Rich descriptions of creativity and magic are paired with a practical roadmap for making a life in devotion to both.” —Jessica Dore, author of Tarot for Change A magical guide to enhancing...

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 1d

This is just so gross.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

This is the way.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

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On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · 2d

How the Ellisons are building a tech-media dynasty that the Murdochs could only have dreamed of, with Wired reporter @jakelahut.writes.news
https://lnk.to/onthemedia/bluesky

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 2d

This is great.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 2d

More than a decade ago, I sat down with @marcmaron.bsky.social in his garage to tape something new called a podcast. This time, he came to me to record his last episode.

We talked about the power of conviction, decency in an age of division, and the true story of America.

Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 3d

TRON SPOILER ALERT ABOUT TRON....

Tron is not in TRON: ARIES and is not mentioned in TRON: ARIES

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 3d

My perennial Indiana Jones 5 is great post.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Stephen Miller actually leads antifa and should be investigated for it immediately. They hide the secret membership cards up their asses. Check there first.

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Matt Freeman @mfreemanwriter.bsky.social · 4d

James Gunn crying when he describes scenes he wrote and directed is the best. I sometimes cry when I talk about my own work. I don't care if that sounds pretentious. If you can make yourself cry, you're tapping into something that matters to you.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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