Matt Hiatt
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Also I think the post-WW2 international order is substantially more defensible, even with its horrific elements, than any before it by a pretty large margin. There's a lot we lose by scrapping the thing.
February 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Also I think the post-WW2 international order is substantially more defensible, even with its horrific elements, than any before it by a pretty large margin. There's a lot we lose by scrapping the thing.
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This is extremely powerful anecdata in favor of the notion that the US health care consumer subsidizes medical advances for the rest of the world.
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
This is extremely powerful anecdata in favor of the notion that the US health care consumer subsidizes medical advances for the rest of the world.
Another example of how Congress could fix things to address the gaps we have where norms or court precedents have eroded due process and protection of rights.
This is something congress can fix and must fix.
It's real simple. Pass a law that says "in immigration cases, a habeas petition may be brought in the district of arrest of brought within 3 months of the initial arrest"
It's real simple. Pass a law that says "in immigration cases, a habeas petition may be brought in the district of arrest of brought within 3 months of the initial arrest"
So it’s a race: how quickly can a person’s family realize they were snatched and find a lawyer, and how quickly can that lawyer get a habeas petition of file? And is that faster than ICE can load the detainee on a plane to Texas?
It’s exhausting and terrifying. It can be life and death.
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It’s exhausting and terrifying. It can be life and death.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Another example of how Congress could fix things to address the gaps we have where norms or court precedents have eroded due process and protection of rights.
Weird how basically no republicans manage to win seats to the left of that line either huh? this chart is basically the Yglesias is right chart as it shows moderate Dems picking off seats in Trump land. If they didn’t, Mike Johnson’s majority would be about 15 seats larger
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Weird how basically no republicans manage to win seats to the left of that line either huh? this chart is basically the Yglesias is right chart as it shows moderate Dems picking off seats in Trump land. If they didn’t, Mike Johnson’s majority would be about 15 seats larger
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The 119th Congress Constitutionally ceases to exist at 11:59 AM on January 3rd 2027
Whatever else happens from noon on, the 20th Amendment is explicitly clear on that fact. Even if the 120th Congress is not seated/whatever, the 119th Congress no longer exists ahd has no force of law
Whatever else happens from noon on, the 20th Amendment is explicitly clear on that fact. Even if the 120th Congress is not seated/whatever, the 119th Congress no longer exists ahd has no force of law
Over the past three weeks, the "nightmare scenario" for November's midterms has grown more plausible www.vox.com/politics/478...
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The 119th Congress Constitutionally ceases to exist at 11:59 AM on January 3rd 2027
Whatever else happens from noon on, the 20th Amendment is explicitly clear on that fact. Even if the 120th Congress is not seated/whatever, the 119th Congress no longer exists ahd has no force of law
Whatever else happens from noon on, the 20th Amendment is explicitly clear on that fact. Even if the 120th Congress is not seated/whatever, the 119th Congress no longer exists ahd has no force of law
Is there a Project 2029? I feel like there are a lot of structural questions around reform/abolish ICE, limit pardon power, restore state capacity, etc that need a robust plan and I’m not seeing it yet
February 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Is there a Project 2029? I feel like there are a lot of structural questions around reform/abolish ICE, limit pardon power, restore state capacity, etc that need a robust plan and I’m not seeing it yet
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Some historians posit that similarities between languages with Twitteric, Tumbleric, and Redditish origins and vague references in the literature imply the existence of a now-extinct proto-Internet language developed in a location or locations called “forums”
February 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Some historians posit that similarities between languages with Twitteric, Tumbleric, and Redditish origins and vague references in the literature imply the existence of a now-extinct proto-Internet language developed in a location or locations called “forums”
To be fair, she’s at least partly responsible for that initial deficit in that she either was unable or unwilling to talk Biden into not running again. But yes, once in that position she was running a long shot campaign and did about as good as anyone could have expected.
Kamala Harris ran a good, very aggressive campaign, but started at a significant deficit, and ran headlong into a ocean of misogyny, which has continued to dog her even more post-election, now that people feel empowered to say what they REALLY think about her
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
To be fair, she’s at least partly responsible for that initial deficit in that she either was unable or unwilling to talk Biden into not running again. But yes, once in that position she was running a long shot campaign and did about as good as anyone could have expected.
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as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
Best way to do admissions. Set a standardized test floor and lottery from everyone above that. Solves diversity challenges (both physical and intellectual), reduces stress for HS kids, etc.
anyway another example of why college application at the higher level should be 'you meet X standard and then we randomly draw from a pool.'
February 5, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Best way to do admissions. Set a standardized test floor and lottery from everyone above that. Solves diversity challenges (both physical and intellectual), reduces stress for HS kids, etc.
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Normie libs: let’s focus on winning elections, persuading people to vote
for us is the key
Bluesky libs: let’s be as incendiary as possible to get attention, alienate swing voters, and activate Trump’s base
for us is the key
Bluesky libs: let’s be as incendiary as possible to get attention, alienate swing voters, and activate Trump’s base
February 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Normie libs: let’s focus on winning elections, persuading people to vote
for us is the key
Bluesky libs: let’s be as incendiary as possible to get attention, alienate swing voters, and activate Trump’s base
for us is the key
Bluesky libs: let’s be as incendiary as possible to get attention, alienate swing voters, and activate Trump’s base
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Normie libs are correct!
Every normie lib has exactly the same assumptions about How To Do Activism -- everyone should dress nice, pander to media, obey local authorities / laws, disregard security culture -- not just because they've been fed a bunch of lies about nonviolence and the civil rights movement, but also...
February 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Normie libs are correct!
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In order to win, Dems will need centrist votes. You know what centrist voters love? Calm streets, and 2% inflation. You know what centrists see right now? Expensive groceries and CBP lawlessness, especially in Minneapolis.
Why would you start lighting dumpsters on fire now. They are losing voters!!
Why would you start lighting dumpsters on fire now. They are losing voters!!
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 AM
In order to win, Dems will need centrist votes. You know what centrist voters love? Calm streets, and 2% inflation. You know what centrists see right now? Expensive groceries and CBP lawlessness, especially in Minneapolis.
Why would you start lighting dumpsters on fire now. They are losing voters!!
Why would you start lighting dumpsters on fire now. They are losing voters!!
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We really, really need to squash this idea that the first step in effective protest is ensuring that nobody can ever identify who you are or distinguish you in any way
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 AM
We really, really need to squash this idea that the first step in effective protest is ensuring that nobody can ever identify who you are or distinguish you in any way
Expanding the Supreme Court is just not a great plan unless you think you’re never losing elections again because once you open that box, do you think the GOP will hesitate to add even more members?
and furthermore, it’s very clear that the two most important political tests for the senate in 2029 once we take it will be:
1. expanding the Supreme Court
2. Admitting PR/DC as states
1. expanding the Supreme Court
2. Admitting PR/DC as states
imo just mechanically vote for whichever Senate candidate promises most clearly to destroy the filibuster
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Expanding the Supreme Court is just not a great plan unless you think you’re never losing elections again because once you open that box, do you think the GOP will hesitate to add even more members?
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It’s so fascinating to me that the tools to fight for affordability used to be the GOP’s bread and butter - cutting regulations, activating the private sector, encouraging competition - and they’re getting their lunch ate by a socialist from New York City on those grounds while they do Nazi shit.
January 31, 2026 at 10:04 PM
It’s so fascinating to me that the tools to fight for affordability used to be the GOP’s bread and butter - cutting regulations, activating the private sector, encouraging competition - and they’re getting their lunch ate by a socialist from New York City on those grounds while they do Nazi shit.
There’s a nice bipartisan solution to this also - forbid public sector unions but strengthen civil service protection. Makes it easier to fire bad cops, drive efficiency in municipal services, reduces corruption in local politics, makes single stair and other reforms possible, etc
the problematic part about public sector unions is the true management (public at large) is not at the negotiating table but is instead nominally represented by a group (political reps) who are partly selected by the union. It’s not an arms length adversarial negotiation.
February 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
There’s a nice bipartisan solution to this also - forbid public sector unions but strengthen civil service protection. Makes it easier to fire bad cops, drive efficiency in municipal services, reduces corruption in local politics, makes single stair and other reforms possible, etc
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That's right, and we're the strongest and greatest country in the history of the world.
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
That's right, and we're the strongest and greatest country in the history of the world.
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Now, why are Trump & Rs worried about an election today in Texas of all places? This site assures me that he has a 'steal elections' button he can press whenever he wants. He can just do that there, right?
Trump twice yesterday posted endorsements and a plea to vote for the Republican in the Texas Senate Special today
January 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Now, why are Trump & Rs worried about an election today in Texas of all places? This site assures me that he has a 'steal elections' button he can press whenever he wants. He can just do that there, right?
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Nope. The workable rule is that structured discussions/talks/etc should exist, they can have rules, they can enforce the rules, and if you don't like it, leave and hold your own events or protest elsewhere. We can't give each individual their own veto over every event.
January 31, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Nope. The workable rule is that structured discussions/talks/etc should exist, they can have rules, they can enforce the rules, and if you don't like it, leave and hold your own events or protest elsewhere. We can't give each individual their own veto over every event.
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btw the police are much, much more likely to go after you if you act like a criminal and take steps to destroy evidence of what you're doing rather than acting like you have the goddamn right to do what you want because it's a free country
January 31, 2026 at 2:24 AM
btw the police are much, much more likely to go after you if you act like a criminal and take steps to destroy evidence of what you're doing rather than acting like you have the goddamn right to do what you want because it's a free country
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or you could attend a protest secure in the knowledge that if they prosecute you for it, they're violating your First Amendment rights&it's better for you to be targeted than an immigrant,and that people will stand behind you
up to you, depends on if you want to preserve democracy or just look cool
up to you, depends on if you want to preserve democracy or just look cool
If you've given biometrics to TSA (Pre-Check and Global Entry members) and you plan to attend a protest, you should wear a medical mask.
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
or you could attend a protest secure in the knowledge that if they prosecute you for it, they're violating your First Amendment rights&it's better for you to be targeted than an immigrant,and that people will stand behind you
up to you, depends on if you want to preserve democracy or just look cool
up to you, depends on if you want to preserve democracy or just look cool
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one of the explicit objectives of the major civil rights marches was overloading the detention capacity of the local cops. the only ones which were successful in containing the marches were the ones who prenegotiated agreements with other agencies to detain protesters & filled distant jails first.
"Don't show your face at a protest because they might arrest you" is the exact reason everybody should be showing their faces at protests
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
one of the explicit objectives of the major civil rights marches was overloading the detention capacity of the local cops. the only ones which were successful in containing the marches were the ones who prenegotiated agreements with other agencies to detain protesters & filled distant jails first.