Carolyn Fiddler
@cfidd.bsky.social
Comic book lover, oenophile, Virginian. Obsessed with/nation's foremost expert on state politics. carolyncfiddler at gmail dot com. she/her
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this is the correct way to react to anything the president says-
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
this is the correct way to react to anything the president says-
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it just seems plainly clear to me that if you serve the country in any capacity, civil or military, and you are not a conservative white man, the Trump administration wants to make the workplace as hostile an environment as possible so you remove yourself
November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
it just seems plainly clear to me that if you serve the country in any capacity, civil or military, and you are not a conservative white man, the Trump administration wants to make the workplace as hostile an environment as possible so you remove yourself
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The president of the United States, when asked about his documented friendship with a convicted sex offender, replied, “Quiet, piggy.”
We’re done asking why sexual assault survivors don’t come forward, right?
My column.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
We’re done asking why sexual assault survivors don’t come forward, right?
My column.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
Heidi Stevens: After Trump’s ‘Quiet, piggy’ moment, we’re done asking why survivors don’t come forward, right?
If we’re going to become a nation that truly protects children and women, we have to stop giving a pass to sexual abusers, writes Heidi Stevens.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The president of the United States, when asked about his documented friendship with a convicted sex offender, replied, “Quiet, piggy.”
We’re done asking why sexual assault survivors don’t come forward, right?
My column.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
We’re done asking why sexual assault survivors don’t come forward, right?
My column.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
Okay but first you button your own damn shirt and respect your own agency by bothering to put on a tie, Duffman
Trump's Transportation Secretary on how to improve air travel:
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Okay but first you button your own damn shirt and respect your own agency by bothering to put on a tie, Duffman
Thursday
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Thursday
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RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
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New way of saying a thing is unlawful just dropped
President Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities have been repeatedly met with resistance in the courts — most recently, in Tennessee. n.pr/3LLFeoq
Trump's National Guard deployments face mounting legal pushback
President Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities have been repeatedly met with resistance in the courts — most recently, in Tennessee.
n.pr
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 AM
New way of saying a thing is unlawful just dropped
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My copy of the Constitution appears to be missing the part of Article II that allows the president to “preempt state legislation” by imperial decree.
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The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
News: Democrats seeking to block Trump’s state AI moratorium from NDAA. Top SASC Dem Reed says he “absolutely” wants to keep it out but it might be kicked up to leadership negotiation
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
My copy of the Constitution appears to be missing the part of Article II that allows the president to “preempt state legislation” by imperial decree.
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The agricultural industry is feeling the strain from President Trump’s immigration crackdown, and Republican lawmakers are hearing about it back home.
https://www.notus.org/immigration/farmers-trump-mass-deportation-congress-fix
https://www.notus.org/immigration/farmers-trump-mass-deportation-congress-fix
Farmers Are Feeling the Squeeze From Trump's Mass Deportations. Congress Isn't Close to a Fix.
House Republicans say they are in the early stages of policy discussions as farmers raise concerns about labor shortages.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The agricultural industry is feeling the strain from President Trump’s immigration crackdown, and Republican lawmakers are hearing about it back home.
https://www.notus.org/immigration/farmers-trump-mass-deportation-congress-fix
https://www.notus.org/immigration/farmers-trump-mass-deportation-congress-fix
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a movie so sharp and funny that it basically killed the musical biopic for a decade
Coming soon to 4K UHD
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) 4K UHD
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) 4K UHD
MORE INFO TBA
#WalkHard #walkhardthedeweycoxstory #JohnCReilly #JakeKasdan #Bluray #physicalmedia
#FilmCommunity #Bluray #4K #4KBluray #4KUltraHD
#DVD #VHS #physicalmedia #physicalmediaforever #bluraycollector #FilmSky
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
a movie so sharp and funny that it basically killed the musical biopic for a decade
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New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
Moral rot in elite journalism is killing the whole field
The Nuzzi/RFK Jr. mess and the revelation of Esptein's journo pals lay bare a profound moral absence at the heart of our free press.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
I think we found one of those "bad hombres"
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Minnesota for soliciting sex from a minor
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I think we found one of those "bad hombres"
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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State supreme courts are still overwhelmingly white & male
⚖️ 18 states: 0 justices of color
⚖️ 47 states + DC: 0 Native American justices
⚖️ 42 states: 0 Asian American justices
⚖️ 39 + DC: 0 Latino justices
⚖️ 24 states: 0 Black justices
New @brennancenter.org analysis below👇👇
⚖️ 18 states: 0 justices of color
⚖️ 47 states + DC: 0 Native American justices
⚖️ 42 states: 0 Asian American justices
⚖️ 39 + DC: 0 Latino justices
⚖️ 24 states: 0 Black justices
New @brennancenter.org analysis below👇👇
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background.
www.brennancenter.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
State supreme courts are still overwhelmingly white & male
⚖️ 18 states: 0 justices of color
⚖️ 47 states + DC: 0 Native American justices
⚖️ 42 states: 0 Asian American justices
⚖️ 39 + DC: 0 Latino justices
⚖️ 24 states: 0 Black justices
New @brennancenter.org analysis below👇👇
⚖️ 18 states: 0 justices of color
⚖️ 47 states + DC: 0 Native American justices
⚖️ 42 states: 0 Asian American justices
⚖️ 39 + DC: 0 Latino justices
⚖️ 24 states: 0 Black justices
New @brennancenter.org analysis below👇👇
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With Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Jay Jones set to take office as governor and attorney general, the Supreme Court's decision effectively ends the appeal, leaving the appointments to the new
VA Supreme Court lets injunction stand, blocking Youngkin college board picks
With Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Jay Jones set to take office as governor and attorney general, the Supreme Court's decision effectively ends the appeal, leaving the appointments to the new
richmond.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Jay Jones set to take office as governor and attorney general, the Supreme Court's decision effectively ends the appeal, leaving the appointments to the new
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
This is literally just so freaking embarrassing
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is literally just so freaking embarrassing
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everywhere RFK goes he should be confronted with so many duck noises that he develops a case of this
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
everywhere RFK goes he should be confronted with so many duck noises that he develops a case of this
I have never in my life rooted for the Gamecocks but we live in the strangest time
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I have never in my life rooted for the Gamecocks but we live in the strangest time
Saving this image for the next time I eat something dodgy and need to induce vomiting
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Saving this image for the next time I eat something dodgy and need to induce vomiting
Me rolling up to an argument about state politics
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Me rolling up to an argument about state politics
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Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Stands by the Perimeter Fence and Screams for 30 Seconds Before Vanishing Day to all who observe.
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Stands by the Perimeter Fence and Screams for 30 Seconds Before Vanishing Day to all who observe.
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This young girl was not “left vulnerable to exploitation.” She was in fact sexually exploited.
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This young girl was not “left vulnerable to exploitation.” She was in fact sexually exploited.
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I expected this podcast festival to feel like a funeral, but it was surprisingly optimistic. Once you hit rock bottom, you can only really go up.
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The Bad News Is There’s No More Money, But That’s Also The Good News | Defector
RICHMOND, VA – The audience was booing Ira Glass. It was the opening session of Resonate, a podcast festival founded three years ago by Chioke l’Anson at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I expected this podcast festival to feel like a funeral, but it was surprisingly optimistic. Once you hit rock bottom, you can only really go up.
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If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.