Alex Burch
@alexkburch.bsky.social
Nebraska is my home & I’m not sure what to say about that.
Authoritarians hurt everyone—
your silence = compliance
He set the cop beaters free & they are organizing.
Extremism & doom
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Banner pic:On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder
Authoritarians hurt everyone—
your silence = compliance
He set the cop beaters free & they are organizing.
Extremism & doom
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Banner pic:On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder
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I didn't think it was possible for his Rob Reiner post to be the second most repulsive thing he said today. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
Trump on Brown University: You would really have to ask the school about that because this was a school problem. They had their own guards, their own police, their own everything but you would have to ask that question to the school and not to the FBI.
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I didn't think it was possible for his Rob Reiner post to be the second most repulsive thing he said today. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
December 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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This is what ISIS and al Qaeda supporters occasionally do: Claim and endorse unrelated acts of violence. Terrorism by acclamation.
The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
Q: A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Rob Reiner. Do you stand by it?
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This is what ISIS and al Qaeda supporters occasionally do: Claim and endorse unrelated acts of violence. Terrorism by acclamation.
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The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
Q: A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Rob Reiner. Do you stand by it?
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
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Trump is gutting the VA—cutting critical jobs, targeting immigrant staff, and setting veterans up to suffer and die.
We've stopped Trump's sabotage of the VA before, and we must do it again.
🔗 onoffense.substack.com/p/trumps-two...
We've stopped Trump's sabotage of the VA before, and we must do it again.
🔗 onoffense.substack.com/p/trumps-two...
Trump’s Two-Front War on Veterans’ Healthcare—And How We Fight Back
Two new reports show how Trump’s attacks on VA workers, especially immigrant staff, are part of a plan to destroy veterans’ healthcare from the inside. We must act now.
onoffense.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Trump is gutting the VA—cutting critical jobs, targeting immigrant staff, and setting veterans up to suffer and die.
We've stopped Trump's sabotage of the VA before, and we must do it again.
🔗 onoffense.substack.com/p/trumps-two...
We've stopped Trump's sabotage of the VA before, and we must do it again.
🔗 onoffense.substack.com/p/trumps-two...
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Jared Taylor, a prominent white nationalist whose annual American Renaissance conference serves as a "who's who" for the international white supremacist movement, was among those who attended the New York Young Republican Club gathering this weekend. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
The annual soiree took place as young Republican groups across the country are reeling from POLITICO’s reporting on a racist and antisemitic chat group among prominent leaders.
www.politico.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Jared Taylor, a prominent white nationalist whose annual American Renaissance conference serves as a "who's who" for the international white supremacist movement, was among those who attended the New York Young Republican Club gathering this weekend. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Excerpt:
‘The Army shared the names of the Iowa National Guardsmen killed this weekend in Syria, identifying them as Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29 and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25.’
Thinking of the grieving families in Iowa & of all affected by this tragedy.
🇺🇸 #HonorTheFallen #SomeGaveAll
‘The Army shared the names of the Iowa National Guardsmen killed this weekend in Syria, identifying them as Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29 and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25.’
Thinking of the grieving families in Iowa & of all affected by this tragedy.
🇺🇸 #HonorTheFallen #SomeGaveAll
Army identifies 2 Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria attack trib.al/ADG0vaE
Army identifies 2 Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria attack
The two soldiers and a U.S. interpreter were killed during a “key leader engagement.” Three others were wounded in the attack.
trib.al
December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Excerpt:
‘The Army shared the names of the Iowa National Guardsmen killed this weekend in Syria, identifying them as Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29 and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25.’
Thinking of the grieving families in Iowa & of all affected by this tragedy.
🇺🇸 #HonorTheFallen #SomeGaveAll
‘The Army shared the names of the Iowa National Guardsmen killed this weekend in Syria, identifying them as Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29 and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25.’
Thinking of the grieving families in Iowa & of all affected by this tragedy.
🇺🇸 #HonorTheFallen #SomeGaveAll
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Unlike the U.S., leaders from other nations will act after mass shootings.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said the Australian government is “prepared to take whatever action is necessary,” after a shooting that left 15 people dead & >40 injured at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said the Australian government is “prepared to take whatever action is necessary,” after a shooting that left 15 people dead & >40 injured at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Unlike the U.S., leaders from other nations will act after mass shootings.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said the Australian government is “prepared to take whatever action is necessary,” after a shooting that left 15 people dead & >40 injured at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said the Australian government is “prepared to take whatever action is necessary,” after a shooting that left 15 people dead & >40 injured at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
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This is what happens when the FBI is run by two right-wing conspiracy theorist podcasters who spent the last 11 months purging almost anyone with institutional knowledge from the bureau. They're going to keep fucking this kind of thing up.
BREAKING: Authorities will release the person of interest in the Brown University shooting, officials said, as the investigation continues.
Live updates: Person of interest identified after 2 killed and 9 injured at Brown University
Live updates: 2 dead, 9 wounded in Brown University shooting; person of interest in custody
nbcnews.to
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This is what happens when the FBI is run by two right-wing conspiracy theorist podcasters who spent the last 11 months purging almost anyone with institutional knowledge from the bureau. They're going to keep fucking this kind of thing up.
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"Tincher [a US citizen] has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours, where she saw about seven other detainees." www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"Tincher [a US citizen] has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours, where she saw about seven other detainees." www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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We must stand united against antisemitism and hate. We all have a responsibility—in our professional and personal lives—to actively speak out and ensure our spaces are safe for all groups to celebrate without fear.
Standing for one community's safety is standing for everyone's safety.
Standing for one community's safety is standing for everyone's safety.
December 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We must stand united against antisemitism and hate. We all have a responsibility—in our professional and personal lives—to actively speak out and ensure our spaces are safe for all groups to celebrate without fear.
Standing for one community's safety is standing for everyone's safety.
Standing for one community's safety is standing for everyone's safety.
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Last week, I visited a Hanukkah market in New York City. Inside, the atmosphere was joyous, filled with community and tradition—exactly as it should be. Outside, the reality was sobering: metal detectors at the synagogue doors, heavy police presence, and blocked-off streets.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last week, I visited a Hanukkah market in New York City. Inside, the atmosphere was joyous, filled with community and tradition—exactly as it should be. Outside, the reality was sobering: metal detectors at the synagogue doors, heavy police presence, and blocked-off streets.
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Or perhaps Grok is simply doing what it was designed to do... gizmodo.com/grok-is-glit...
Grok Is Glitching And Spewing Misinformation About The Bondi Beach Shooting
Among other problems, the chatbot is spewing misinformation about the horrific Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.
gizmodo.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Or perhaps Grok is simply doing what it was designed to do... gizmodo.com/grok-is-glit...
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Trump: “All we can do right now is pray for the victims.”
Make no mistake: Lawmakers can take action now to stop this carnage and trauma. They are choosing not to—yet again.
Make no mistake: Lawmakers can take action now to stop this carnage and trauma. They are choosing not to—yet again.
December 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump: “All we can do right now is pray for the victims.”
Make no mistake: Lawmakers can take action now to stop this carnage and trauma. They are choosing not to—yet again.
Make no mistake: Lawmakers can take action now to stop this carnage and trauma. They are choosing not to—yet again.
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"New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child."
The number of people killed in the Australian beach shooting rises to 16, New South Wales minister says.
Gunmen kill at least 16 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach
A child is one of at least 16 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches.
bit.ly
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child."
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Today, on what should have been a day of celebration, the Jewish community is instead mourning once again after a horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where two men opened fire and killed at least 12 people in a targeted terror attack against Jews celebrating Hanukkah.
Antisemitism is evil.
Antisemitism is evil.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today, on what should have been a day of celebration, the Jewish community is instead mourning once again after a horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where two men opened fire and killed at least 12 people in a targeted terror attack against Jews celebrating Hanukkah.
Antisemitism is evil.
Antisemitism is evil.
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It has been 13 years since the lives of 20 children and six educators were taken in minutes by a gunman armed with a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle and high-capacity magazines at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. Two other people were wounded. 🧵
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It has been 13 years since the lives of 20 children and six educators were taken in minutes by a gunman armed with a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle and high-capacity magazines at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. Two other people were wounded. 🧵
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OK then, what was the action? What has the Trump admin done? What proposals have they made? They have only ever offered “thoughts and prayers” on social media. Nothing else.
December 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
OK then, what was the action? What has the Trump admin done? What proposals have they made? They have only ever offered “thoughts and prayers” on social media. Nothing else.
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The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions. n.pr/4aKCxxJ
2 U.S. service members and 1 civilian are killed in ISIS attack in Syria
The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
n.pr
December 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions. n.pr/4aKCxxJ
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Praying for the victims and their families. My heart breaks for the students who were looking forward to a holiday break and instead are dealing with another horrifying mass shooting, this time in our own Providence community.
www.wpri.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Praying for the victims and their families. My heart breaks for the students who were looking forward to a holiday break and instead are dealing with another horrifying mass shooting, this time in our own Providence community.
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Make no mistake: We DO NOT have to live and die like this. Our lawmakers fail us every day that they refuse to take action on gun violence.
Our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, and the entire Brown University community. No one should ever be forced to experience their pain.
Our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, and the entire Brown University community. No one should ever be forced to experience their pain.
December 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Make no mistake: We DO NOT have to live and die like this. Our lawmakers fail us every day that they refuse to take action on gun violence.
Our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, and the entire Brown University community. No one should ever be forced to experience their pain.
Our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, and the entire Brown University community. No one should ever be forced to experience their pain.
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“Students on college campuses should be preparing for final exams and winter break—not enduring yet another all too familiar tragedy caused by gun violence. We either take action, or we bury more of our kids.” - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety
December 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“Students on college campuses should be preparing for final exams and winter break—not enduring yet another all too familiar tragedy caused by gun violence. We either take action, or we bury more of our kids.” - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety
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Today was the second day of final exams for Brown University students. Instead of finishing the semester strong, thousands were forced to shelter-in-place while an active shooter stormed the campus. Reports say at least two people were killed, and eight others are in critical, but stable, condition.
December 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today was the second day of final exams for Brown University students. Instead of finishing the semester strong, thousands were forced to shelter-in-place while an active shooter stormed the campus. Reports say at least two people were killed, and eight others are in critical, but stable, condition.
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Tyson is shutting down its Lexington, Nebraska plant in January 2026. That’s 3,200 workers gone in one shot, the largest plant shutdown in company history.
Blame Trump’s tariff chaos and the lowest cattle inventories in decades. Tariffs jack up costs. Supply shrinks. Plants close. Towns hollow out.
Blame Trump’s tariff chaos and the lowest cattle inventories in decades. Tariffs jack up costs. Supply shrinks. Plants close. Towns hollow out.
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Tyson is shutting down its Lexington, Nebraska plant in January 2026. That’s 3,200 workers gone in one shot, the largest plant shutdown in company history.
Blame Trump’s tariff chaos and the lowest cattle inventories in decades. Tariffs jack up costs. Supply shrinks. Plants close. Towns hollow out.
Blame Trump’s tariff chaos and the lowest cattle inventories in decades. Tariffs jack up costs. Supply shrinks. Plants close. Towns hollow out.