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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 1m

While gerrymandering is terrible, Obama is right: Prop 50 is necessary to prevent republicans from stealing the House, which simply can't be allowed to happen.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 15h

A delightful interview with the co-publishers (two lifelong friends and book lovers) of Quite Literally Books, a new press devoted to discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books by American women authors who’ve been shelved for far too long.

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Quite Literally Books

Podcast Episode · Books and More with William Cooper · 10/13/2025 · 25m

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 15h

A wide-ranging discussion with David Eliot about his new book, Artificially Intelligent, that covers many important topics in today's AI debates--including the impact of AI on jobs and human flourishing.

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Interview With David Eliot, A Leading Thinker On Artificial Intelligence

Podcast Episode · Books and More with William Cooper · 10/13/2025 · 28m

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 15h

A delightful interview with the co-publishers (two lifelong friends and book lovers) of Quite Literally Books, a new press devoted to discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books by American women authors who’ve been shelved for far too long.

#booksky

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

Quite Literally Books

Podcast Episode · Books and More with William Cooper · 10/13/2025 · 25m

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 19h

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 1d

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Elon Musk: "SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company are philanthropy. If you say philanthropy is love of humanity, they are philanthropy."

He's increased his own personal wealth by hundreds of billions of dollars from these companies.

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Elon Musk: "SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company are philanthropy. If you say philanthropy is love of humanity, they are philanthropy."

He's increased his own personal wealth by hundreds of billions of dollars from these companies.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 3d

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 3d

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 2d

A sophisticated and nuanced assessment of @washingtonpost.com's new opinion page, which now focuses on "free markets and individual liberties":

It sucks.

Today:

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Audio clip: Chapter 1, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld

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Chapter 1: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Audio clip: Chapter 1, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld

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Chapter 1: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: 2025 Nobel Peace Prize goes to ...

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NOT Donald Trump

but rather:

María Corina Machado of Venezuela!

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Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: 2025 Nobel Peace Prize goes to ...

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NOT Donald Trump

but rather:

María Corina Machado of Venezuela!

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Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Pam Bondi on Tuesday (to Senator Blumenthal): “How dare you. Do not challenge my integrity, I have abided by every ethical standard.”

Pam Bondi on Thursday: indicts Trump's political rival Letitia James.

#bananarepublic

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 4d

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Pam Bondi on Tuesday (to Senator Blumenthal): “How dare you. Do not challenge my integrity, I have abided by every ethical standard.”

Pam Bondi on Thursday: indicts Trump's political rival Letitia James.

#bananarepublic

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William Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 4d

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