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Between the World and Ezra

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 1d

I listened all 71 minutes of Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates' podcast so you don't have to. Takeaway: No one should be surprised establishment Democrats are losing ground if Klein is their 'spiritual guide.' My latest, up now. open.substack.com/pub/reedgale...

His Interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates Explains It All

Make calls with us using Center for Common Ground Phone Banks! · The Union

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The Union @jointheunionus.bsky.social · 2d

☎️💻VIRGINIA NEEDS YOUR HELP if you're in the Norfolk VA area. Make calls with us using Center for Common Ground Phone Banks Mon, Oct 13 & 20, 6:30–8pm EDT. We're meeting each week IN PERSON. These are non-partisan calls.

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Phone bank with www.COVAcoalition.org. We're meeting each week IN PERSON to participate. Please bring a laptop computer or tablet. These are non-partisan calls, since Center for Common Ground is a 50...

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The Union @jointheunionus.bsky.social · 1d

☑️WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON EVERY TUE. & SAT. UNTIL NOV. 4? It's Nationwide virtual phone banking for Prop. 50 in California-YES PLEASE. (CA folks! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. ) Here is how you can participate. 👇
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Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks · California Democratic Party

**California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !!** As partisan gerrymandering in states like Texas threatens to undermine democracy, California is stepping up with Proposition 50, the Electi...

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

It’s deeply encouraging to see footage of hostages reuniting with their families and to see Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza.

There are obviously many more steps to achieving a lasting peace but today’s developments should give us all a profound sense of hope.

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The Union @jointheunionus.bsky.social · 1d

DEADLINE PENNSYLVANIA: PA! YOU have your mail-in ballots. Fill'em out and return them ASAP.
Be sure to:
📷 Fill BOTH SIDES
📷 Seal ballot & place it in yellow secrecy envelope
📷 Sign & Date the envelope & put a 1st class stamp on it
📷 Mail it ASAP

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Mail-in and Absentee Ballot

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 5d

Don't miss my terrific conversation with @krisgoldsmith85.bsky.social about what it's like to be a veteran coming home and all the challenges they face. youtu.be/DHmipbrUP2o

Real Talk About Veterans' Issues with @Krisgoldsmith85

Why the American Economy is a House of Cards with Grace Blakely

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI :: Don't miss my terrific conversation with @graceblakeley.substack.com, up now on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Pa-...

(Way Overdue) Book Review :: Abundance

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LV - No Kings October 18th @lvonbluesky.bsky.social · 10d

I'd thought about placing a hold on Libby for “Abundance” (Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson), but Reed tells you all you'd need to know.

Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 10d

It's a cold, rainy Saturday here in the Utah mountains. I decided to post my long-overdue review of Abundance. open.substack.com/pub/reedgale...

Better Late Than Never

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 9d

You Wanna Beat Trump!? MAGA?? Here's How!

How billionaire power, insider weakness and feeble messaging fueled Trump’s rise.

(Way Overdue) Book Review :: Abundance

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 9d

I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 10d

It's a cold, rainy Saturday here in the Utah mountains. I decided to post my long-overdue review of Abundance. open.substack.com/pub/reedgale...

Better Late Than Never

Imagination and Emancipation with Professor Clara Mattei

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Center for Ballot Freedom @centerforballotfreedom.org · 12d

A must-listen! 🎙️ @reedgalen.bsky.social from @lincolnproject.us & @leedrutman.bsky.social from @newamerica.org @politicalreform.newamerica.org break down how fusion voting, proportional representation, and party reform could open up USA politics beyond the broken two-party system. A must-watch! 🎙️ ️

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 13d

Join me and @freefreeforum.bsky.social's Clara Mattei for a conversation about #capitalism, the importance of in-person organizing, and how we expand our imagination in a time of old and broken systems. youtu.be/ysvts8ZZTko?...

Imagination and Emancipation with Professor Clara Mattei

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 13d

Join me and @freefreeforum.bsky.social's Clara Mattei for a conversation about #capitalism, the importance of in-person organizing, and how we expand our imagination in a time of old and broken systems. youtu.be/ysvts8ZZTko?...

Who Will We Be? That is the Question

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PyxelPye 📎 @pyxelpye.bsky.social · 14d

Reed Glen (@reedgalen.bsky.social) just brought up Zippy the Pinhead when referring to the Hegseth/Trump debacle. “Are we having fun yet?” has never been so relevant. 😂😂😂

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Vickie Giannos @theycallmemolls.bsky.social · 14d

@reedgalen.bsky.social Hey Reed 👋 …your commentary just now, A+ “Zippy the pinhead”. 💀😂🤣😂🔥🔥🔥🏆

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 17d

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 22d

I originally posted this piece back in January but given recent events, I thought it was worth sharing again. Things move so fast we often miss the tipping points. open.substack.com/pub/reedgale...

A Difficult Question with More Difficult Answers

Government Shutdowns and America’s Broken Democracy

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Project Syndicate @projectsyndicate.bsky.social · 22d

In the US today, the vast majority of congressional districts have been gerrymandered beyond the point of competition, points out @reedgalen.bsky.social. This has a direct impact on federal budget negotiations. bit.ly/4pF6NiQ

Reed Galen attributes the 29th consecutive budget impasse in the US partly to electoral gerrymandering.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 26d

Censorship never stops with just one book, one newspaper, one person. The end goal of censorship is always complete control.

For Christ's sake, Kimmel just showed a video of the President's own words.

Stop capitulating. It will never save you in the end.

Dan Nguyen @dancow.bsky.social · 26d

lmao. LMAO even

usatoday article:

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After Kimmel suspension, Trump sets sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers: 'Do It NBC!'
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USA TODAY
Updated Sept. 18, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET

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Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social · 26d

Join me and @denverr.bsky.social for a discussion about #JimmyKimmel, #CharlieKirk, and what happens from here. youtu.be/SzUbSBzD5M0

#JimmyKimmel #charliekirk and Cascading Effects with Denver Riggleman