Paul Schlichtman
@schlichtman.org
School board member; retired urban educator & principal. My passions are public policy (especially education & transportation), local governance. Oxford commas, Daf Yomi. (he/him) #mapoli #maedu #ArlingtonMA
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, Massachusetts
Quote of the Day: “We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class... He’s literally closing rural hospitals to cut taxes for George Soros.” politicalwire.com/2026/02/08/q...
Quote of the Day
“We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they
politicalwire.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Quote of the Day: “We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class... He’s literally closing rural hospitals to cut taxes for George Soros.” politicalwire.com/2026/02/08/q...
The End of Trump's Ideological Blur politicalwire.com/2026/02/06/t...
The End of Trump's Ideological Blur
One of the underrated reasons Donald Trump broke through politically was that many voters never quite knew where to place him ideologically. He didn’t fit neatly on the left–right spectrum. He had pre...
politicalwire.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The End of Trump's Ideological Blur politicalwire.com/2026/02/06/t...
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says on Instagram the president posted that intentionally: “F*ck Donald Trump and his vile, racist and malignant behavior.”
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says on Instagram the president posted that intentionally: “F*ck Donald Trump and his vile, racist and malignant behavior.”
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Editorial—In a remarkable decision blocking the end of TPS for Haitians, US District Court Judge Anna Reyes blasted away at the Trump regime’s moral corruption and the white supremacist impulses that animate his attempt to purge the country of Black and brown people.
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US v. Donald Trump, our racist-in-chief - Dorchester Reporter
In a remarkable decision, US District Court Judge Anna Reyes blasted away at the Trump regime’s moral corruption and the white supremacist impulses that animate his attempt to purge the country of Bla...
www.dotnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Editorial—In a remarkable decision blocking the end of TPS for Haitians, US District Court Judge Anna Reyes blasted away at the Trump regime’s moral corruption and the white supremacist impulses that animate his attempt to purge the country of Black and brown people.
www.dotnews.com/2026/us-v-do...
www.dotnews.com/2026/us-v-do...
Barry Loudermilk Won’t Run Again: Abandoning ship in a R+12 district.
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Barry Loudermilk Won’t Run Again
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term, T...
politicalwire.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Barry Loudermilk Won’t Run Again: Abandoning ship in a R+12 district.
politicalwire.com/2026/02/04/b...
politicalwire.com/2026/02/04/b...
The @mbta.com has announced service changes to the 87 and 350 bus routes serving Arlington MA. All trips will travel to Arlington Center; some trips currently terminate at Clarendon Hill All 350 trips will serve Burlington Mall Road and Third Avenue in Burlington.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The @mbta.com has announced service changes to the 87 and 350 bus routes serving Arlington MA. All trips will travel to Arlington Center; some trips currently terminate at Clarendon Hill All 350 trips will serve Burlington Mall Road and Third Avenue in Burlington.
www.mbta.com/service-chan...
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Of those 26 citizen petitions, 10 relate to zoning, four seek bylaw amendments, six are resolutions, four are Home Rule Legislation, one is about the removal of a public shade tree, and one is for the disposition of real estate.
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Town Meeting warrant closed; 26 citizen petitions submitted – Your Arlington
yourarlington.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Of those 26 citizen petitions, 10 relate to zoning, four seek bylaw amendments, six are resolutions, four are Home Rule Legislation, one is about the removal of a public shade tree, and one is for the disposition of real estate.
yourarlington.com/2026/01/town...
yourarlington.com/2026/01/town...
This discussion started with an examination of the tipping point where the sitting president has a large enough drag on the party that down-ballot officeholders want him gone. With Nixon, the tipping point came long after the electoral damage was done.
alewifeinstitute.com/2026/02/02/w...
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What Richard Nixon & Leigh Wambsganss say about Donald Trump – Alewife Institute for Public Policy Research
alewifeinstitute.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
This discussion started with an examination of the tipping point where the sitting president has a large enough drag on the party that down-ballot officeholders want him gone. With Nixon, the tipping point came long after the electoral damage was done.
alewifeinstitute.com/2026/02/02/w...
alewifeinstitute.com/2026/02/02/w...
Happy Truck Day! The first hint of Spring!
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
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@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
www.wwlp.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Happy Truck Day! The first hint of Spring!
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
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In *Texas*
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM
In *Texas*
Democrats flip a State Senate seat in a Texas special election!
The North Texas district leans solidly Republican and covers about half of Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County’s northern suburbs. In 2024, Republican Donald Trump carried the district with 58% of the vote.
The North Texas district leans solidly Republican and covers about half of Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County’s northern suburbs. In 2024, Republican Donald Trump carried the district with 58% of the vote.
February 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Democrats flip a State Senate seat in a Texas special election!
The North Texas district leans solidly Republican and covers about half of Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County’s northern suburbs. In 2024, Republican Donald Trump carried the district with 58% of the vote.
The North Texas district leans solidly Republican and covers about half of Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County’s northern suburbs. In 2024, Republican Donald Trump carried the district with 58% of the vote.
Greg Bovino Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith
It's not surprising that haters need a wide variety of targets for their vile nature.
politicalwire.com/2026/01/31/g...
It's not surprising that haters need a wide variety of targets for their vile nature.
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Greg Bovino Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith
“A day before six career federal prosecutors resigned in protest over the Justice Department’s handling of the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, lawyers in the office had a conversation with Grego...
politicalwire.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Greg Bovino Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith
It's not surprising that haters need a wide variety of targets for their vile nature.
politicalwire.com/2026/01/31/g...
It's not surprising that haters need a wide variety of targets for their vile nature.
politicalwire.com/2026/01/31/g...
From the New Yorker.
January 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM
From the New Yorker.
If Donald Trump sold New England to Canada for $1.98 and a Tim Horton's franchise in Trump Tower, he would get rid of eleven troublesome US Senators and 21 Democrats in the House of Representatives.
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www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
'Minnetoba'? Some Minnesotans want to join Canada as tensions flare with Trump administration | CBC News
A former Minnesota governor recently pitched a novel solution to the state’s clashes with the Trump administration: join Canada. He's not the first, nor only, one in the state looking north.
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
If Donald Trump sold New England to Canada for $1.98 and a Tim Horton's franchise in Trump Tower, he would get rid of eleven troublesome US Senators and 21 Democrats in the House of Representatives.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
Lady Gaga is a national treasure, and we all need this video right now.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original
YouTube video by Rocket
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January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Lady Gaga is a national treasure, and we all need this video right now.
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"Stormtrumpers," a cartoon by Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire.
All links are free. Subscriptions, too.
All links are free. Subscriptions, too.
Stormtrumpers
Cartoon by Shields
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January 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"Stormtrumpers," a cartoon by Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire.
All links are free. Subscriptions, too.
All links are free. Subscriptions, too.
Reposted by Paul Schlichtman
If you work for ICE or Border Patrol and have information about unlawful conduct taking place at your agency, please speak up.
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
Whistleblower Tipline
Do you have a tip to share about unlawful or unconstitutional activity-or other wrongdoing-in a federal agency or other organization? Now more than ever, Congress depends on insiders to conduct its co...
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
If you work for ICE or Border Patrol and have information about unlawful conduct taking place at your agency, please speak up.
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
Mystic Street, Arlington MA
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
January 26, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Mystic Street, Arlington MA
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Mystic Street, Arlington MA. 4:42 p.m. January 25, 2026.
January 25, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Mystic Street, Arlington MA. 4:42 p.m. January 25, 2026.
WIthout a doubt, worth a couple of minutes of even the busiest day.
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Alfred Hitchcat Tribute🐈 Parody of Alfred Hitchcock movies: Psycho, The Birds and North by Northwest
YouTube video by Pets Fan Trailer
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
WIthout a doubt, worth a couple of minutes of even the busiest day.
youtu.be/qYIgG9uyJWc?...
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Trump Net Approval (by state) - negative numbers indicate net disapproval.
New Hampshire -14.8%
Pennsylvania -15.3%
Michigan -15.7%
Arizona -16.7%
Virginia -17.1%
Texas -17.1%
Georgia -18.0%
www.economist.com/interactive/...
New Hampshire -14.8%
Pennsylvania -15.3%
Michigan -15.7%
Arizona -16.7%
Virginia -17.1%
Texas -17.1%
Georgia -18.0%
www.economist.com/interactive/...
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
www.economist.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Trump Net Approval (by state) - negative numbers indicate net disapproval.
New Hampshire -14.8%
Pennsylvania -15.3%
Michigan -15.7%
Arizona -16.7%
Virginia -17.1%
Texas -17.1%
Georgia -18.0%
www.economist.com/interactive/...
New Hampshire -14.8%
Pennsylvania -15.3%
Michigan -15.7%
Arizona -16.7%
Virginia -17.1%
Texas -17.1%
Georgia -18.0%
www.economist.com/interactive/...
Arlington MA. Monday morning, January 19.
January 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Arlington MA. Monday morning, January 19.
Deranged Trump Syndrome.
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Full Mad King
Charlie Sykes: "Yes, it’s real. He really did write that letter to the Norwegian PM, whining (once again) about not getting the Nobel Prize and declaring that since he didn’t get the Prize, 'I no
politicalwire.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Deranged Trump Syndrome.
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politicalwire.com/2026/01/19/f...
US President Donald Trump tied his ambitions to annex Greenland to his unsuccessful bid for a Nobel Peace Prize in an extraordinary message to Norway’s prime minister. Trump said he no longer feels bound “to think purely of Peace.”
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Live updates: Trump maintains tariffs threat over Greenland | CNN Politics
European leaders are speaking out after President Donald Trump threatened to hit his allies with tariffs unless a deal is reached for the US purchase of Greenland. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM
US President Donald Trump tied his ambitions to annex Greenland to his unsuccessful bid for a Nobel Peace Prize in an extraordinary message to Norway’s prime minister. Trump said he no longer feels bound “to think purely of Peace.”
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Big Majority Say Trump's Presidency Is a Failure politicalwire.com/2026/01/16/b...
Big Majority Say Trump's Presidency Is a Failure
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong
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January 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Big Majority Say Trump's Presidency Is a Failure politicalwire.com/2026/01/16/b...