Fred Little
@doclittle.bsky.social
Global Affairs, American Literature, East Asian Studies. Active practitioner of Koryū Budō, Bukkyō, Shintō. Lapsed poet. Struggling Hammond Organist. Former Academic Administrator @ Columbia University & NJIT.
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Fred Little
@doclittle.bsky.social
· Apr 1
Chuck Schumer is a Republican asset.
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The House Democratic caucus split three ways on the motion to table (i.e, motion to table) Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump.
140 Democrats voted against killing it.
43 Democrats joined Leadership in voting present.
These 23 voted with Republicans. Shame on them.
140 Democrats voted against killing it.
43 Democrats joined Leadership in voting present.
These 23 voted with Republicans. Shame on them.
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The House Democratic caucus split three ways on the motion to table (i.e, motion to table) Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump.
140 Democrats voted against killing it.
43 Democrats joined Leadership in voting present.
These 23 voted with Republicans. Shame on them.
140 Democrats voted against killing it.
43 Democrats joined Leadership in voting present.
These 23 voted with Republicans. Shame on them.
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Good read on the clear and unambiguous meaning behind the 14th amendment.
I've had some media requests curious about the history of citizenship before the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Here are 2 ungated opeds I wrote in advance of my book. 1/
History Shows Why Birthright Citizenship is so Important
The 14th Amendment aimed to overturn restrictive state laws while making the Constitution more inclusive.
time.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Good read on the clear and unambiguous meaning behind the 14th amendment.
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Quite the day for Trump: The defeat below, the defeat in Indiana, the defeat on the latest Letitia James case, the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, really bad poll numbers (his handling of the economy numbers threatening to fall into the 20s) He's losing it politically as fast as he is mentally.
Say it again for the folks in the back: "The first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term." 🙌
BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Quite the day for Trump: The defeat below, the defeat in Indiana, the defeat on the latest Letitia James case, the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, really bad poll numbers (his handling of the economy numbers threatening to fall into the 20s) He's losing it politically as fast as he is mentally.
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Stephen Miller is to blame for the evil ICE is doing. Trump is to blame for listening to Miller. The Republican party is to blame for supporting Trump. MAGA voters are to blame for re-electing Trump. There's enough blame for all of them to share.
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Stephen Miller is to blame for the evil ICE is doing. Trump is to blame for listening to Miller. The Republican party is to blame for supporting Trump. MAGA voters are to blame for re-electing Trump. There's enough blame for all of them to share.
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There are two takes to this, though, right?
1. Telling Trump to go to hell.
2. Actually doing the math that Trump refuses to, and realizing that (even more of) a gerrymander + a blue wave is worse *for the GOP* than the current gerrymander + a blue wave.
1. Telling Trump to go to hell.
2. Actually doing the math that Trump refuses to, and realizing that (even more of) a gerrymander + a blue wave is worse *for the GOP* than the current gerrymander + a blue wave.
The Dems voted 10–0 against the gerrymander, and the Republicans voted against it 21–19.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
The Indiana State Senate is 40 Republicans, 10 Democrats. This result is not even close to nothing.
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
There are two takes to this, though, right?
1. Telling Trump to go to hell.
2. Actually doing the math that Trump refuses to, and realizing that (even more of) a gerrymander + a blue wave is worse *for the GOP* than the current gerrymander + a blue wave.
1. Telling Trump to go to hell.
2. Actually doing the math that Trump refuses to, and realizing that (even more of) a gerrymander + a blue wave is worse *for the GOP* than the current gerrymander + a blue wave.
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The Dems voted 10–0 against the gerrymander, and the Republicans voted against it 21–19.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
The Indiana State Senate is 40 Republicans, 10 Democrats. This result is not even close to nothing.
December 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Dems voted 10–0 against the gerrymander, and the Republicans voted against it 21–19.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
A majority of the Republican members of the Indiana State Senate just told Trump to go fuck himself.
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The final paragraph of this statement is FASCINATING.
Dem leadership is clearly trying to imply, in pretty strong terms, that they'll launch an aggressive, vigorous, public impeachment effort if they take back control of the House. But without actually, you know, saying that.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Dem leadership is clearly trying to imply, in pretty strong terms, that they'll launch an aggressive, vigorous, public impeachment effort if they take back control of the House. But without actually, you know, saying that.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Significant statement from Jeffries and House Democratic leaders saying they will vote “present” on the motion to table Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Trump. They say they’re “laser-focused on fighting to lower the high cost of living” plus on health care and corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Best thing to come out of Congress in over 25 years is Raskin’s war cry: “…there’s nothing remotely ethical or moral about unilaterally disarming before authoritarians in a game that they’ve created.”
If Indiana Republicans cave to Trump today and agree to rig the 2026 elections, both Illinois and Maryland are in line to respond, notes @nicolelafond.bsky.social. Cites our interview with Rep Jamie Raskin pushing State Sen prez to drop his bizarre opposition:
talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
If Indiana Caves to Trump on Redistricting, Maryland May be Ready
All Eyes On Indiana Republican members of Indiana’s state Senate are expected...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Best thing to come out of Congress in over 25 years is Raskin’s war cry: “…there’s nothing remotely ethical or moral about unilaterally disarming before authoritarians in a game that they’ve created.”
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Why are Democratic candidates trying to form parasocial relationships with me via text? "Julie, here's how I feel when you ignore my texts"?
December 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Why are Democratic candidates trying to form parasocial relationships with me via text? "Julie, here's how I feel when you ignore my texts"?
Met my spouse at Clarion SFFWW in 84, so it's not surprising that I would agree.
Maybe today is the day we also have a conversation about the word “genre” and how a lot of horror is better than the stuff that gets counted as “real cinema” and a lot of SFF writing is higher quality literature than some of the shit publishers call “literary fiction”
Stop being snobby shits
Stop being snobby shits
December 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Met my spouse at Clarion SFFWW in 84, so it's not surprising that I would agree.
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It's been just over a year. But on occasion of Tony Dokoupil's selection as anchor of CBS Evening News, it *really* is worth watching these 5+ minutes of his exchange with Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Especially for the quality of TNC's responses. Worth your time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWt...
Especially for the quality of TNC's responses. Worth your time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWt...
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories, new book, "The Message"
YouTube video by CBS Mornings
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's been just over a year. But on occasion of Tony Dokoupil's selection as anchor of CBS Evening News, it *really* is worth watching these 5+ minutes of his exchange with Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Especially for the quality of TNC's responses. Worth your time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWt...
Especially for the quality of TNC's responses. Worth your time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWt...
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Remember that Trump and his propagandists tried to gaslight you into believing there was no percentage in taking on this fight, that it was hopeless. And a certain cadre of pundits tried to persuade you that Dems didn't dare discuss this in public.
Still not over yet but a big step forward.
Still not over yet but a big step forward.
HUGE. Judge Xinis grants the writ of habeas corpus and orders that the government "SHALL release [Kilmar] Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately."
December 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Remember that Trump and his propagandists tried to gaslight you into believing there was no percentage in taking on this fight, that it was hopeless. And a certain cadre of pundits tried to persuade you that Dems didn't dare discuss this in public.
Still not over yet but a big step forward.
Still not over yet but a big step forward.
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And also Art in America, Art News, and Artforum who fired its EIC for publishing an open letter calling for an Israeli ceasefire after Oct. 7.
The way Penske Media publications are locking Sinners out of their Best of 2025 lists is white supremacist bullshit
Oh you didn’t know Variety and Rolling Stone answer to the same master? Now you do
Oh you didn’t know Variety and Rolling Stone answer to the same master? Now you do
December 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
And also Art in America, Art News, and Artforum who fired its EIC for publishing an open letter calling for an Israeli ceasefire after Oct. 7.
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Literally the whole "is antifa in the room with us right now, Mr. FBI?"
(Also, again, if antifascists are the enemy, what does that make YOU?)
(Also, again, if antifascists are the enemy, what does that make YOU?)
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Literally the whole "is antifa in the room with us right now, Mr. FBI?"
(Also, again, if antifascists are the enemy, what does that make YOU?)
(Also, again, if antifascists are the enemy, what does that make YOU?)
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The titular wokeness being rolled back is the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Washington Post editorial board really speaking truth to power
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The titular wokeness being rolled back is the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Birthright citizenship isn't just a law on the books, it's foundational to how the United States is defined as a country. It is fundamentally illegitimate to "overturn" it. That's not something 6 people in robes get to decide.
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Birthright citizenship isn't just a law on the books, it's foundational to how the United States is defined as a country. It is fundamentally illegitimate to "overturn" it. That's not something 6 people in robes get to decide.
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We've given SCOTUS an almost theological place as the objective arbiter of the law. But they still rule based on the consent of the govern. They are actively breaking the social contract with an agenda that is arbitrary and illegitimate. It is an imperative that we say no.
December 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We've given SCOTUS an almost theological place as the objective arbiter of the law. But they still rule based on the consent of the govern. They are actively breaking the social contract with an agenda that is arbitrary and illegitimate. It is an imperative that we say no.
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Another way to interpret this: The Washington Post endorses re-segregation of American society.
Washington Post editorial board really speaking truth to power
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Another way to interpret this: The Washington Post endorses re-segregation of American society.
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Silver lining: we may be headed for a combo of The Purge and Alien universes but at least there’s no Alien designed to destroy humanity … as far as we know
In 2026, writes @jwherrman.bsky.social, the media will become terminally addicted to gambling.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Silver lining: we may be headed for a combo of The Purge and Alien universes but at least there’s no Alien designed to destroy humanity … as far as we know
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Lander called out Congressman Goldman for failing to "fight on the front lines" with Brooklyn locals, and for his unwillingness to criticize Israel.
"Your neighbors protest over the war in Gaza, and rather than find a way to work with those who disagree with you, you shut down the district office."
"Your neighbors protest over the war in Gaza, and rather than find a way to work with those who disagree with you, you shut down the district office."
Lander Opportunity
The comptroller launches his bid to knock off Dan Goldman. And more links for your Thursday.
hellgatenyc.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Lander called out Congressman Goldman for failing to "fight on the front lines" with Brooklyn locals, and for his unwillingness to criticize Israel.
"Your neighbors protest over the war in Gaza, and rather than find a way to work with those who disagree with you, you shut down the district office."
"Your neighbors protest over the war in Gaza, and rather than find a way to work with those who disagree with you, you shut down the district office."
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Baudrillard described this phenomenon when he said that the ’68 protests were defeated the moment student protesters heard the sound of their own voices on the radio.
i think a (perhaps underappreciated) aspect of this whole situation is the extent to which every elite profession is filled with people who excel at drawing attention and want to be famous more than they want to do the actual job
December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Baudrillard described this phenomenon when he said that the ’68 protests were defeated the moment student protesters heard the sound of their own voices on the radio.
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I have Oblique Strategies cards & use them when in trouble. But lately I've taken to pulling a few cards before bed & just thinking about them as I fall asleep. Even if they have no application to what I'm working on I find my mind is primed in interesting ways the next day.
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I have Oblique Strategies cards & use them when in trouble. But lately I've taken to pulling a few cards before bed & just thinking about them as I fall asleep. Even if they have no application to what I'm working on I find my mind is primed in interesting ways the next day.
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Theater teacher: *plays "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina"*
Class: *goes apeshit*
Class: *goes apeshit*
I’m convinced my high schooler’s math teacher is purposely putting extra sixes and sevens in problems to keep the kids engaged. My daughter said everyone went bananas when the equation was y=6x+7
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Theater teacher: *plays "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina"*
Class: *goes apeshit*
Class: *goes apeshit*
A couple days ago, I ran into an exceedingly offended non-white active-duty Special Forces officer, home on leave and just off a bad interaction with an Orangetown PD officer.
No volume. No cursing. But utter contempt for the LEOs poor work ethic, laziness, lack of professionalism, & rudeness. 1/2
No volume. No cursing. But utter contempt for the LEOs poor work ethic, laziness, lack of professionalism, & rudeness. 1/2
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A couple days ago, I ran into an exceedingly offended non-white active-duty Special Forces officer, home on leave and just off a bad interaction with an Orangetown PD officer.
No volume. No cursing. But utter contempt for the LEOs poor work ethic, laziness, lack of professionalism, & rudeness. 1/2
No volume. No cursing. But utter contempt for the LEOs poor work ethic, laziness, lack of professionalism, & rudeness. 1/2
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there are not enough hotdog gifs in the world
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
there are not enough hotdog gifs in the world