David S. Bernstein
@dbernstein.bsky.social
Journalist. Politics and policy. Contributing editor Boston Magazine, bylines Politico Magazine, Atlantic, many more. Formerly of Boston Phoenix. Substack: https://goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com
Oh cool now they’re giving hints about their affordability plan, maybe it’s like a scavenger hunt
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oh cool now they’re giving hints about their affordability plan, maybe it’s like a scavenger hunt
Man with extensive history of sexual harassment has thoughts
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Man with extensive history of sexual harassment has thoughts
Trying everything they can think of to crush America’s international tourism business, for purely xenophobic reasons
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Trying everything they can think of to crush America’s international tourism business, for purely xenophobic reasons
If I was the Dems I would very much want the WH bragging about this big accomplishment
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If I was the Dems I would very much want the WH bragging about this big accomplishment
Massachusetts Cold to ICE (Suffolk/Globe poll)
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Massachusetts Cold to ICE (Suffolk/Globe poll)
I gotta admit, I did not know that we give infinite free money to immigrants, that does seem generous.
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I gotta admit, I did not know that we give infinite free money to immigrants, that does seem generous.
I’m not saying DHS public accounts can’t be trusted, but this includes a claim that the kid used his truck “to violent ATTACK ICE…” when by the subsequent description the kid drove off as soon as ICE arrived. (Also, the alleged attack on Border Patrol doesn’t sound all that violent, but🤷♂️)
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’m not saying DHS public accounts can’t be trusted, but this includes a claim that the kid used his truck “to violent ATTACK ICE…” when by the subsequent description the kid drove off as soon as ICE arrived. (Also, the alleged attack on Border Patrol doesn’t sound all that violent, but🤷♂️)
The phrase “Imagine living in 1978” is violence, and I want someone arrested
November 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The phrase “Imagine living in 1978” is violence, and I want someone arrested
AFAIK neither Peters nor any of her attorneys or advocates have claimed she is dying, or even has a specific illness or diagnosis, so her imminent mortality might come as news to her
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
AFAIK neither Peters nor any of her attorneys or advocates have claimed she is dying, or even has a specific illness or diagnosis, so her imminent mortality might come as news to her
Yes, that will solve the affordability problem!
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Yes, that will solve the affordability problem!
DHS uses American Standard Version translation when quoting scripture. In case you were wondering.
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
DHS uses American Standard Version translation when quoting scripture. In case you were wondering.
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress as of Jan. 5 2026.
Lengthy statement below. There’s also a video.
Lengthy statement below. There’s also a video.
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress as of Jan. 5 2026.
Lengthy statement below. There’s also a video.
Lengthy statement below. There’s also a video.
Can we not normalize Jack Posobiec asking questions in the Oval Office as a member of the press
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Can we not normalize Jack Posobiec asking questions in the Oval Office as a member of the press
Shall we change the name to Department Of Xenophobia
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Shall we change the name to Department Of Xenophobia
Anti-Semitism (certain types, anyway) is controversial among Republicans, but blatant hatred of Muslims is perfectly acceptable. Here’s a GOP candidate for Texas AG, and former Trump DOJ official:
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Anti-Semitism (certain types, anyway) is controversial among Republicans, but blatant hatred of Muslims is perfectly acceptable. Here’s a GOP candidate for Texas AG, and former Trump DOJ official:
I’m sure OAN will ask the tough questions about bombing suspected drug running boats, etc
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m sure OAN will ask the tough questions about bombing suspected drug running boats, etc
It’s not a small enough world, after all
November 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s not a small enough world, after all
DHS: “criminal illegals” are causing all of your problems
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
DHS: “criminal illegals” are causing all of your problems
… He’s reTruthed more than a dozen rando responses to the above rant, including this one calling for Sen. Slotkin, Sen. Kelly et al to be hanged
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
… He’s reTruthed more than a dozen rando responses to the above rant, including this one calling for Sen. Slotkin, Sen. Kelly et al to be hanged
POTUS is on a rager this morning over that Dem video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
POTUS is on a rager this morning over that Dem video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
Don’t worry your heads ladies, the menfolk are handling… whatever was going on at the White House last night
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Don’t worry your heads ladies, the menfolk are handling… whatever was going on at the White House last night
David Clarke calls for summary execution of woman who may have never existed over year-old meme that occasionally re-circulates on X
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
David Clarke calls for summary execution of woman who may have never existed over year-old meme that occasionally re-circulates on X
And y’all spent 10 years saying he doesn’t have a serious healthcare proposal
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
And y’all spent 10 years saying he doesn’t have a serious healthcare proposal
I hear the Trump coalition is falling apart
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I hear the Trump coalition is falling apart