DML
@dml66.bsky.social
I teach college students about US politics & public policy. Trying to help younger people take over the world. I also suffer as a fan of Angel City FC and the LA Galaxy...
Election law question: wouldn't requiring a driver's license to register or vote violate the 24th Amendment ban on poll taxes? Driver's licenses aren't free. (Please forward if you know someone who would know! I have to teach about this.)
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Election law question: wouldn't requiring a driver's license to register or vote violate the 24th Amendment ban on poll taxes? Driver's licenses aren't free. (Please forward if you know someone who would know! I have to teach about this.)
Such an insightful interview with @juliaazari.bsky.social in the NYT. She notes getting out of this fix may require building anti-racist factions in both parties. I think there are lessons in the bipartisan "Progressive" anti-corruption movements of early 20th century www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
Opinion | Trump Is a Backlash President
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February 3, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Such an insightful interview with @juliaazari.bsky.social in the NYT. She notes getting out of this fix may require building anti-racist factions in both parties. I think there are lessons in the bipartisan "Progressive" anti-corruption movements of early 20th century www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
Here to recommend rereading old books for perspective in this moment. I just started re-reading my old copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. The underlining and comments by 21-year-old me from my December 1979 reading of it is are ... interesting.
January 31, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Here to recommend rereading old books for perspective in this moment. I just started re-reading my old copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. The underlining and comments by 21-year-old me from my December 1979 reading of it is are ... interesting.
I've watched lefties, libertarians, and anti-federal govt types all 50 years of my adult life. As I read current public opinion today, I've gotta say Trump and MAGA have done more than any of those ppl to undermine public support for policing and law enforcement agencies. Impressive in its own way.
January 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I've watched lefties, libertarians, and anti-federal govt types all 50 years of my adult life. As I read current public opinion today, I've gotta say Trump and MAGA have done more than any of those ppl to undermine public support for policing and law enforcement agencies. Impressive in its own way.
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This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
Any historians here who know what Dem elected officials said after the Kent State and Jackson State killings in May 1970? @kevinmkruse.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Any historians here who know what Dem elected officials said after the Kent State and Jackson State killings in May 1970? @kevinmkruse.bsky.social
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What we are watching is a paramilitary force learning that they can kill with impunity, that the regime will smear the victim and defend them. Unless politicians and the legal system exerts accountability, it will not stop. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
January 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
What we are watching is a paramilitary force learning that they can kill with impunity, that the regime will smear the victim and defend them. Unless politicians and the legal system exerts accountability, it will not stop. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
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I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
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Settings > Content and Media > Autoplay Video and GIFs
Turn it off, now.
Turn it off, now.
January 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Settings > Content and Media > Autoplay Video and GIFs
Turn it off, now.
Turn it off, now.
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
As a teacher, I'm pulling together readings that can give college students alternative ways of thinking about this moment. Havercroft's "Just Riot Theory" piece will def be one of them. "This article considers justifiable reasons to resist..." Here's open access: doi.org/10.1017/S000...
The British Academy Brian Barry Prize Essay Why Is There No Just Riot Theory? | British Journal of Political Science | Cambridge Core
The British Academy Brian Barry Prize Essay Why Is There No Just Riot Theory? - Volume 51 Issue 3
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January 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
As a teacher, I'm pulling together readings that can give college students alternative ways of thinking about this moment. Havercroft's "Just Riot Theory" piece will def be one of them. "This article considers justifiable reasons to resist..." Here's open access: doi.org/10.1017/S000...
Just did the latest Brightline survey on the state and future of democracy in the United States.
a close up of a man 's face with a woman behind him .
Alt: Photo of a man realizing maybe it wouldn't be so bad to be hit by an astroid.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just did the latest Brightline survey on the state and future of democracy in the United States.
Legit possibility for '26: no Republican can win a contested primary *without* a Trump endorsement, then no Republican nominee can win a contested general election *with* a Trump endorsement.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Legit possibility for '26: no Republican can win a contested primary *without* a Trump endorsement, then no Republican nominee can win a contested general election *with* a Trump endorsement.
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almost no one, anywhere on the political spectrum, appreciates how much of everything in our society is dependent on the silent work of experts, most of whom are not white men
so a functioning society is woke dei socialism
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
almost no one, anywhere on the political spectrum, appreciates how much of everything in our society is dependent on the silent work of experts, most of whom are not white men
I keep thinking of GW Bush's Atty Gen, John Ashcroft, who discovered his moral limit in a cabinet meeting where they were discussing torture and he injected, reportedly cautioning those present that "History will not be kind to us." Somebody on the inside is going to defect from Trump at some point.
November 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I keep thinking of GW Bush's Atty Gen, John Ashcroft, who discovered his moral limit in a cabinet meeting where they were discussing torture and he injected, reportedly cautioning those present that "History will not be kind to us." Somebody on the inside is going to defect from Trump at some point.
Q for any political scientists who might be listening: am I right in remembering that gerrymandering for maximum seats can backfire, because it also creates more districts vulnerable to wave elections? (Please forward if you know someone who studies this stuff, thanks.)
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Q for any political scientists who might be listening: am I right in remembering that gerrymandering for maximum seats can backfire, because it also creates more districts vulnerable to wave elections? (Please forward if you know someone who studies this stuff, thanks.)
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I’ve been interested in political speeches for as long as I can remember. I’ve listened to nearly every inaugural and major address, and I’ve given tons of public speeches myself.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I’ve been interested in political speeches for as long as I can remember. I’ve listened to nearly every inaugural and major address, and I’ve given tons of public speeches myself.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
Zohran’s talent in this arena ranks among the best. He’s damn good. Hella good. Remarkably good.
Crazy to watch.
I keep thinking of Iowa Sen Tom Harkin: "You learned everything you need to know about elections in Driver's Ed: When you want to go forward, you put it in D. When you want to go backward, you put it in R."
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I keep thinking of Iowa Sen Tom Harkin: "You learned everything you need to know about elections in Driver's Ed: When you want to go forward, you put it in D. When you want to go backward, you put it in R."
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Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
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I'm a Dodger fan and can't help but be thrilled that they won. But those Blue Jays were something else and deserve all the kudos. As one wag said on BSky when they beat the Yankees "Any team that beats the Yankees is America's team.If that's the Toronto Blue Jays, so be it. I don't make the rules."
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'm a Dodger fan and can't help but be thrilled that they won. But those Blue Jays were something else and deserve all the kudos. As one wag said on BSky when they beat the Yankees "Any team that beats the Yankees is America's team.If that's the Toronto Blue Jays, so be it. I don't make the rules."
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If the game hits 2am Eastern the score is reset to an hour before and everyone has to repeat exactly what they did to preserve the space time continuum, thems the rules
November 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
If the game hits 2am Eastern the score is reset to an hour before and everyone has to repeat exactly what they did to preserve the space time continuum, thems the rules
Sports suffering is the only noble kind of suffering.
November 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Sports suffering is the only noble kind of suffering.
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Hi everyone. If you want to stand up to cancer, consider calling your Congressperson and ask them to restore research funding. My life was saved by research and doctors in the UC system and I’m incredibly lucky to be here today.
October 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Hi everyone. If you want to stand up to cancer, consider calling your Congressperson and ask them to restore research funding. My life was saved by research and doctors in the UC system and I’m incredibly lucky to be here today.