Harry Chancey
@harrychancey.bsky.social
Former Public Television Executive now writing on democracy, myth-making & authoritarianism. Teaching & lecturing at Williams & Mary adult ed program and the Muscarelle Museum of Art. Musing: https://harrychancey.substack.com.
Pinned
AI billionaires are devouring land, water, power—and democracy. With David Sacks inside the White House & hyperscale data centers exploding, Silicon Valley’s elite push a CEO-run authoritarian future that excludes the rest of us. The munching is getting louder. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
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This week a district court granted Maine League's request to intervene on behalf of Maine voters & their lawful right to keep personal data private. They allege that personal information may be unlawfully shared if the DOJ succeeds in their litigation. www.lwv.org/legal-center... @lwvme.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This week a district court granted Maine League's request to intervene on behalf of Maine voters & their lawful right to keep personal data private. They allege that personal information may be unlawfully shared if the DOJ succeeds in their litigation. www.lwv.org/legal-center... @lwvme.bsky.social
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Persistence pays! Congratulations. The League of Indiana has been one of the central organizations challenging gerrymandering for more than a decade, working both through policy advocacy and direct legal action. Commit with us today: bit.ly/4g5RcEq
December 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Persistence pays! Congratulations. The League of Indiana has been one of the central organizations challenging gerrymandering for more than a decade, working both through policy advocacy and direct legal action. Commit with us today: bit.ly/4g5RcEq
David Sacks and the “Architects of AI” featured on the TIME Magazine Person of the Year cover want to eat even more of your lunch. Yesterday the President signed an executive order to stop state laws regulating the artificial intelligence industry. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
Munch
If you put your ear close enough to the ground in Silicon Valley, you can hear it—menacing, predatory—like a plague of locusts.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
David Sacks and the “Architects of AI” featured on the TIME Magazine Person of the Year cover want to eat even more of your lunch. Yesterday the President signed an executive order to stop state laws regulating the artificial intelligence industry. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
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Wake up America! Another eye-popping essay from my friend @harrychancey.bsky.social - this one’s called “Munch” - as in what the tech/AI bros are going to do to our lunch (environment).
harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
December 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Wake up America! Another eye-popping essay from my friend @harrychancey.bsky.social - this one’s called “Munch” - as in what the tech/AI bros are going to do to our lunch (environment).
harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
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AI billionaires are devouring land, water, power—and democracy. With David Sacks inside the White House & hyperscale data centers exploding, Silicon Valley’s elite push a CEO-run authoritarian future that excludes the rest of us. The munching is getting louder. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
AI billionaires are devouring land, water, power—and democracy. With David Sacks inside the White House & hyperscale data centers exploding, Silicon Valley’s elite push a CEO-run authoritarian future that excludes the rest of us. The munching is getting louder. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
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Yesterday we celebrated Human Rights Day honoring the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Next Monday is Bill of Rights Day—a fine opportunity to teach the next generations about our Constitutional heritage. Make a plan: ed.icivics.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Yesterday we celebrated Human Rights Day honoring the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Next Monday is Bill of Rights Day—a fine opportunity to teach the next generations about our Constitutional heritage. Make a plan: ed.icivics.org
AI billionaires are devouring land, water, power—and democracy. With David Sacks inside the White House & hyperscale data centers exploding, Silicon Valley’s elite push a CEO-run authoritarian future that excludes the rest of us. The munching is getting louder. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
AI billionaires are devouring land, water, power—and democracy. With David Sacks inside the White House & hyperscale data centers exploding, Silicon Valley’s elite push a CEO-run authoritarian future that excludes the rest of us. The munching is getting louder. harrychancey.substack.com/p/munch
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More than 300,000 Missouri voters signed a petition demanding a mid-cycle redistricting partisan gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum. Even better. A federal judge dismissed an attempt to stop voters from pursuing the referendum. Now we wait. Next move. @lwvmo.bsky.social @lwvstl.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
More than 300,000 Missouri voters signed a petition demanding a mid-cycle redistricting partisan gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum. Even better. A federal judge dismissed an attempt to stop voters from pursuing the referendum. Now we wait. Next move. @lwvmo.bsky.social @lwvstl.bsky.social
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WE OPPOSE
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
WE OPPOSE
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
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More than 50 years after the Voting Rights Act passed, full protections for voting rights are not guaranteed. Some people still face challenges participating in elections due income, health, age, race, disability, and gender. Tell Congress to guarantee the right to vote.
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
More than 50 years after the Voting Rights Act passed, full protections for voting rights are not guaranteed. Some people still face challenges participating in elections due income, health, age, race, disability, and gender. Tell Congress to guarantee the right to vote.
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
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One for the history books. In October a federal court granted the League’s motion to permanently block an executive order that would more likely suppress voters than protect elections. This was a win for democracy. We fight on nationwide. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
One for the history books. In October a federal court granted the League’s motion to permanently block an executive order that would more likely suppress voters than protect elections. This was a win for democracy. We fight on nationwide. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
“This is a populist document…Its intellectual incoherence is that of the angry autodidact, the anti-vaxxer activist, and the anti-Biden conspiracy theorist.”
In other words, blather worthy of Alex Jones in a tin hat.
Crazy, but still dangerous.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
In other words, blather worthy of Alex Jones in a tin hat.
Crazy, but still dangerous.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump’s Security Strategy Is Incoherent Babble
But mixed in with the ranting are three valuable points.
www.theatlantic.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“This is a populist document…Its intellectual incoherence is that of the angry autodidact, the anti-vaxxer activist, and the anti-Biden conspiracy theorist.”
In other words, blather worthy of Alex Jones in a tin hat.
Crazy, but still dangerous.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
In other words, blather worthy of Alex Jones in a tin hat.
Crazy, but still dangerous.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Time to look back and reflect in holiday warmth. Yes. Then time to look beyond. Threats to our democracy loom into the new year. Gerrymandered maps. Voting Rights on the line. Birthright citizenship challenged. Reflect. Yes. Then Unite & Rise with us. www.lwv.org/blog/5-major...
December 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Time to look back and reflect in holiday warmth. Yes. Then time to look beyond. Threats to our democracy loom into the new year. Gerrymandered maps. Voting Rights on the line. Birthright citizenship challenged. Reflect. Yes. Then Unite & Rise with us. www.lwv.org/blog/5-major...
Fair & Balanced:
“Fox News’s Jesse Watters responded with utter incredulity that the United States would offer quarter to an enemy. “We’re blowing up terrorists in the Caribbean,” he said on Monday, “but we’re supposed to rescue them from drowning if they survive?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
“Fox News’s Jesse Watters responded with utter incredulity that the United States would offer quarter to an enemy. “We’re blowing up terrorists in the Caribbean,” he said on Monday, “but we’re supposed to rescue them from drowning if they survive?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Fair & Balanced:
“Fox News’s Jesse Watters responded with utter incredulity that the United States would offer quarter to an enemy. “We’re blowing up terrorists in the Caribbean,” he said on Monday, “but we’re supposed to rescue them from drowning if they survive?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
“Fox News’s Jesse Watters responded with utter incredulity that the United States would offer quarter to an enemy. “We’re blowing up terrorists in the Caribbean,” he said on Monday, “but we’re supposed to rescue them from drowning if they survive?”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
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“The League is outraged by the politicization of redistricting and manipulation of voters as political pawns... a dangerous tolerance for authoritarian tactics in how political power is drawn and justified.” bit.ly/3MiAPJU @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“The League is outraged by the politicization of redistricting and manipulation of voters as political pawns... a dangerous tolerance for authoritarian tactics in how political power is drawn and justified.” bit.ly/3MiAPJU @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
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As America250 nears, cracks in the promise of our nation are visible: a president bending power for personal gain, weaponizing law, and treating citizens as subjects. One truth endures: Tyrants don’t fall on their own. Free people push.
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
As America250 nears, cracks in the promise of our nation are visible: a president bending power for personal gain, weaponizing law, and treating citizens as subjects. One truth endures: Tyrants don’t fall on their own. Free people push.
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
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Fourteen states have now been sued by DOJ demanding access to sensitive voter information. No case has yet succeeded. The League of women voters strongly opposes these DOJ actions & will always work to protect voters’ privacy so Americans can cast votes free from intimidation. @lwvus.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Fourteen states have now been sued by DOJ demanding access to sensitive voter information. No case has yet succeeded. The League of women voters strongly opposes these DOJ actions & will always work to protect voters’ privacy so Americans can cast votes free from intimidation. @lwvus.bsky.social
As America250 nears, cracks in the promise of our nation are visible: a president bending power for personal gain, weaponizing law, and treating citizens as subjects. One truth endures: Tyrants don’t fall on their own. Free people push.
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
As America250 nears, cracks in the promise of our nation are visible: a president bending power for personal gain, weaponizing law, and treating citizens as subjects. One truth endures: Tyrants don’t fall on their own. Free people push.
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
harrychancey.substack.com/p/early-fourth
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"LWV of Minnesota condemns the decision to deploy US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to our communities of Minneapolis & St. Paul. Immigrant communities are integral to the economic strength, social fabric & cultural vibrancy of our state.” Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"LWV of Minnesota condemns the decision to deploy US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to our communities of Minneapolis & St. Paul. Immigrant communities are integral to the economic strength, social fabric & cultural vibrancy of our state.” Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Many people still face disproportionate challenges to participate in elections due to factors including health, age, race, and gender. Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. We strongly advocate measures to make voting more accessible—not less. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Many people still face disproportionate challenges to participate in elections due to factors including health, age, race, and gender. Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. We strongly advocate measures to make voting more accessible—not less. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
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In 2013, the US Supreme Court removed key protections of the Voting Rights Act in the decision of Shelby v. Holder. Since then, a surge of anti-voter bills have swept across our nation– with many being legalized. The League will not stand for this. We fight suppression. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
In 2013, the US Supreme Court removed key protections of the Voting Rights Act in the decision of Shelby v. Holder. Since then, a surge of anti-voter bills have swept across our nation– with many being legalized. The League will not stand for this. We fight suppression. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
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Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. The Children’s Fundamental Rights & Climate Recovery Resolution is stalled. Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, climate science suppression all have a disproportionate impact on our youth. Join one of our 700+ state and local Leagues. Engage. www.lwv.org/other-issues...
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. The Children’s Fundamental Rights & Climate Recovery Resolution is stalled. Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, climate science suppression all have a disproportionate impact on our youth. Join one of our 700+ state and local Leagues. Engage. www.lwv.org/other-issues...
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Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. We are winning in the courts — from challenging unlawful federal overreach to protecting Arkansans’ right to direct democracy in. We are registering voters, defending voting rights & fighting disinformation in every community. We won’t give up. @lwvus.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. We are winning in the courts — from challenging unlawful federal overreach to protecting Arkansans’ right to direct democracy in. We are registering voters, defending voting rights & fighting disinformation in every community. We won’t give up. @lwvus.bsky.social
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We went to court in April. On the last day of October, a federal court issued a decisive ruling in our favor. The President lacks authority to unilaterally alter election procedures—powers that rest with Congress and the states. When we fight, we win. Follow us. Join us. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We went to court in April. On the last day of October, a federal court issued a decisive ruling in our favor. The President lacks authority to unilaterally alter election procedures—powers that rest with Congress and the states. When we fight, we win. Follow us. Join us. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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Trump replaced FDR’s portrait with Andrew Jackson. He swapped the guy who saved democracy for the guy who crushed it. Now he’s reenacting Jackson’s playbook: self-dealing spoils & racial purges. America’s turkey bookends: 1829 and 2029. One disaster—twice. harrychancey.substack.com/p/turkey-boo...
Turkey Bookends
A few years from now, when we watch the highlight reel of America250 national embarrassments, we will marvel—yes, marvel—at President Trump’s restraint.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Trump replaced FDR’s portrait with Andrew Jackson. He swapped the guy who saved democracy for the guy who crushed it. Now he’s reenacting Jackson’s playbook: self-dealing spoils & racial purges. America’s turkey bookends: 1829 and 2029. One disaster—twice. harrychancey.substack.com/p/turkey-boo...