Michael Matthews
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Time and again, successful resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism comes from ordinary Americans putting their actual bodies on the line, when institutional leaders can’t even deign to use strong language.
Watch that. And then tell me how we replace Schumer with her
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Time and again, successful resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism comes from ordinary Americans putting their actual bodies on the line, when institutional leaders can’t even deign to use strong language.
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friendly neighborhood barred attorney telling you to never put your ID on your phone
iPhone driver’s licenses: Here are all the states working on support
iPhone driver’s licenses: Here are all the states working on support
At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for adding driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet. Since then, over a dozen states in the United States have rolled out support for the platform.
As that number continues to grow, here’s where driver’s licenses and state IDs could come next …
more…
9to5mac.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
friendly neighborhood barred attorney telling you to never put your ID on your phone
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My statement on funding DHS:
The proposed Appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security released today puts no meaningful constraints on the growing lawlessness of ICE, and increases funding for detention over the last Appropriations bill passed in 2024.
The proposed Appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security released today puts no meaningful constraints on the growing lawlessness of ICE, and increases funding for detention over the last Appropriations bill passed in 2024.
January 20, 2026 at 9:26 PM
My statement on funding DHS:
The proposed Appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security released today puts no meaningful constraints on the growing lawlessness of ICE, and increases funding for detention over the last Appropriations bill passed in 2024.
The proposed Appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security released today puts no meaningful constraints on the growing lawlessness of ICE, and increases funding for detention over the last Appropriations bill passed in 2024.
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Cannot be stated that the hog people of America not only voted for this, but are too stupid to realize what they’ve done and are offended that someone would treat them this way after they treated them worse.
Carney: "American hegemony in particular helped provide public goods, a stable financial system... this bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as a weapon. Tariffs as leverage ... "
January 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Cannot be stated that the hog people of America not only voted for this, but are too stupid to realize what they’ve done and are offended that someone would treat them this way after they treated them worse.
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Microsoft CEO says AI “risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its use spreads beyond big tech companies and wealthy economies.” Brother you’re the one building this dogshit, we’re three years and hundreds of billions in, how have you not worked it out?
www.ft.com/content/2a29...
www.ft.com/content/2a29...
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Microsoft CEO says AI “risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its use spreads beyond big tech companies and wealthy economies.” Brother you’re the one building this dogshit, we’re three years and hundreds of billions in, how have you not worked it out?
www.ft.com/content/2a29...
www.ft.com/content/2a29...
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"Like all laws, immigration laws must be enforced!"
A speed camera is installed in their neighborhood.
"NO! Not like that!"
A speed camera is installed in their neighborhood.
"NO! Not like that!"
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
"Like all laws, immigration laws must be enforced!"
A speed camera is installed in their neighborhood.
"NO! Not like that!"
A speed camera is installed in their neighborhood.
"NO! Not like that!"
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547 traffic fatalities in NJ in 2025.
and 3 additional people we killed by cars on e-bikes...
what's the response? ban e-bikes.
and 3 additional people we killed by cars on e-bikes...
what's the response? ban e-bikes.
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
547 traffic fatalities in NJ in 2025.
and 3 additional people we killed by cars on e-bikes...
what's the response? ban e-bikes.
and 3 additional people we killed by cars on e-bikes...
what's the response? ban e-bikes.
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One thing most people don't understand is that we in the US enjoy greater wealth funded by other countries because they assume we are a stable and relatively friendly hegemon.
*DANISH PENSION FUND AKADEMIKERPENSION TO EXIT US TREASURIES
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
One thing most people don't understand is that we in the US enjoy greater wealth funded by other countries because they assume we are a stable and relatively friendly hegemon.
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it is true that the electorate fucked up. "the electorate fucked up" is not a variable. it is just a type of self-soothing whining.
January 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
it is true that the electorate fucked up. "the electorate fucked up" is not a variable. it is just a type of self-soothing whining.
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every single goddam crisis happening right now is self imposed
January 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
every single goddam crisis happening right now is self imposed
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This is not in fact the definition of the “working class.”
January 19, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This is not in fact the definition of the “working class.”
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Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey says daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by harmful online content
The mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has urged Keir Starmer to ban social media for under-16s, adding to growing pressure on the prime minister before a crunch vote on the issue on Wednesday.
Esther Ghey wrote to Starmer on Monday explaining in detail how she felt her daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by TikTok influencers with whom she had become obsessed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
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Jael, just wanted to let you know that the essay you wrote after leaving axios was one of the moments that turned me from a generic "Trans Rights are Human rights" guy to a full blown "a politician's support for trans rights is the best (only?) signal of a good candidate"
you rock, axios blows
you rock, axios blows
January 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Jael, just wanted to let you know that the essay you wrote after leaving axios was one of the moments that turned me from a generic "Trans Rights are Human rights" guy to a full blown "a politician's support for trans rights is the best (only?) signal of a good candidate"
you rock, axios blows
you rock, axios blows
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The cumulative wealth of the 12 billionaires worldwide is “more than the poorest globally, ie. more than 4 billion people”.
You’re not poor or struggling because of immigrants or asylum seekers. You’re poor and struggling because 12 people are hoarding unimaginable wealth.
You’re not poor or struggling because of immigrants or asylum seekers. You’re poor and struggling because 12 people are hoarding unimaginable wealth.
📊 Les richesses cumulées des douze plus riches milliardaires au monde (classement où figurent le Français Bernard Arnault et sa famille) dépassent celles de «la moitié la plus pauvre de l’humanité, soit plus de quatre milliards de personnes», calcule Oxfam dans son rapport.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The cumulative wealth of the 12 billionaires worldwide is “more than the poorest globally, ie. more than 4 billion people”.
You’re not poor or struggling because of immigrants or asylum seekers. You’re poor and struggling because 12 people are hoarding unimaginable wealth.
You’re not poor or struggling because of immigrants or asylum seekers. You’re poor and struggling because 12 people are hoarding unimaginable wealth.
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"Trump Escalates His War on America as Dems Debate What Words They Can Say"
Trump is launching increasingly violent invasions of blue cities while Democratic elites are concerned some might say: ‘Abolish ICE.’
Important reporting from @swin24.bsky.social & @andrewperez.bsky.social for Zeteo:
Trump is launching increasingly violent invasions of blue cities while Democratic elites are concerned some might say: ‘Abolish ICE.’
Important reporting from @swin24.bsky.social & @andrewperez.bsky.social for Zeteo:
Trump Escalates His War on America as Dems Debate What Words They Can Say
The president is launching increasingly violent invasions of blue cities. Meanwhile, Democratic elites are concerned some might say: ‘Abolish ICE.’
zeteo.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"Trump Escalates His War on America as Dems Debate What Words They Can Say"
Trump is launching increasingly violent invasions of blue cities while Democratic elites are concerned some might say: ‘Abolish ICE.’
Important reporting from @swin24.bsky.social & @andrewperez.bsky.social for Zeteo:
Trump is launching increasingly violent invasions of blue cities while Democratic elites are concerned some might say: ‘Abolish ICE.’
Important reporting from @swin24.bsky.social & @andrewperez.bsky.social for Zeteo:
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Whatever forces resolve this and whichever way it goes, this pointless gaggle of empty suits with idiotic platitudes will be brushed aside, as totally trivial
January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Whatever forces resolve this and whichever way it goes, this pointless gaggle of empty suits with idiotic platitudes will be brushed aside, as totally trivial
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For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
The Purged
Donald Trump’s destruction of the civil service is a tragedy not just for the roughly 300,000 workers who have been discarded, but for an entire nation.
www.theatlantic.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.
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It’s ironic that they’re like “if we do ethnic cleansing we’ll have a high trust neighborly society” and then Minneapolis is literally doing high trust neighborly society and they’re like nooooo
Many Americans are terrible neighbors to each other, and that is why MN is striking everyone as extraordinary activism... when they are telling us that it is not. They're good neighbors!
It's no wonder that "being a shitty neighbor" is the hallmark of our domestic politics and our foreign policy.
It's no wonder that "being a shitty neighbor" is the hallmark of our domestic politics and our foreign policy.
January 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
It’s ironic that they’re like “if we do ethnic cleansing we’ll have a high trust neighborly society” and then Minneapolis is literally doing high trust neighborly society and they’re like nooooo
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Congress can stop ICE. Congress can block the use of force in Greenland. In other words, in this crisis, Congress can act to support civil liberties at home and free nations abroad. To fail to act would be to be complicit in a dreadful outcome.
January 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Congress can stop ICE. Congress can block the use of force in Greenland. In other words, in this crisis, Congress can act to support civil liberties at home and free nations abroad. To fail to act would be to be complicit in a dreadful outcome.
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All it would take is three patriotic Republicans. But apparently there aren’t three patriotic Republicans.
I would like to think the Mad King proclaiming “I will continue to illegally raise taxes on the American people until the NATO alliance collapses” would be the type of statement to cause Congress to act, but I’m not sure there’s any red line the GOP Congress has anymore.
Trump says he'll impose a 10% tariff (rising to 25% in June) on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, because they've sent people to Greenland, until the US can buy Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
All it would take is three patriotic Republicans. But apparently there aren’t three patriotic Republicans.
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This sucks. Guy loves the game and plays high risk high reward ball, he's endlessly entertaining for us as fans but he's gotta go home like this and that stinks
"I hate how it ended. It's going to stick with me for a long time."
An emotional Josh Allen addresses the media after the Bills' divisional round loss to the Broncos.
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An emotional Josh Allen addresses the media after the Bills' divisional round loss to the Broncos.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM
This sucks. Guy loves the game and plays high risk high reward ball, he's endlessly entertaining for us as fans but he's gotta go home like this and that stinks
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The solidarity between our communities in Minneapolis has never been stronger. You can help by replacing your trips at Target and do your shopping at immigrant owned businesses on our cultural corridors instead.
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The solidarity between our communities in Minneapolis has never been stronger. You can help by replacing your trips at Target and do your shopping at immigrant owned businesses on our cultural corridors instead.
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
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Instead of going to Target, Cub Foods, and Corporate chains please support small and locally owned grocery stores in cultural corridors.
@elliottpayne.org, @kayforparks.bsky.social, and I heard from businesses today who are barley making it by. Some are already getting eviction letters.
@elliottpayne.org, @kayforparks.bsky.social, and I heard from businesses today who are barley making it by. Some are already getting eviction letters.
The solidarity between our communities in Minneapolis has never been stronger. You can help by replacing your trips at Target and do your shopping at immigrant owned businesses on our cultural corridors instead.
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
@jchavezmpls.bsky.social @kayforparks.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Instead of going to Target, Cub Foods, and Corporate chains please support small and locally owned grocery stores in cultural corridors.
@elliottpayne.org, @kayforparks.bsky.social, and I heard from businesses today who are barley making it by. Some are already getting eviction letters.
@elliottpayne.org, @kayforparks.bsky.social, and I heard from businesses today who are barley making it by. Some are already getting eviction letters.