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Author, observer, but-wait-a-minute critical thinker.
So far, keeping this separate from my fiction author world, but that could change.
Author, observer, but-wait-a-minute critical thinker.
So far, keeping this separate from my fiction author world, but that could change.
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When you keep thinking of a movie scene and then you realize what happened that made you think of it . . .
(SPOILER: It's Mike Johnson and all who voted for the Big Pick-Your-Own-B-Word Bill.)
(SPOILER: It's Mike Johnson and all who voted for the Big Pick-Your-Own-B-Word Bill.)
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In a new Substack post, former AUSA Andrew Tessman reflects on the recent departures from DOJ following the tragedies in MN, & what they reveal about the moral courage it takes to live up to the oath of office—even when it comes at great personal cost. justiceconnection.substack.com/p/honoring-c...
Honoring Career DOJ Attorneys Who Stand by the Rule of Law
Sometimes, being true to the oath we swore requires us to step away, not because we’ve lost faith in the mission, but because we maintain an unwavering belief in what that mission must be.
justiceconnection.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
In a new Substack post, former AUSA Andrew Tessman reflects on the recent departures from DOJ following the tragedies in MN, & what they reveal about the moral courage it takes to live up to the oath of office—even when it comes at great personal cost. justiceconnection.substack.com/p/honoring-c...
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If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
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NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Close to one thousand people showed up to support @wapotechguild.bsky.social @postguild.bsky.social #SaveThePost rally Thursday in the wake of the firing of one in three staff members @washingtonpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Close to one thousand people showed up to support @wapotechguild.bsky.social @postguild.bsky.social #SaveThePost rally Thursday in the wake of the firing of one in three staff members @washingtonpost.com
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I’ve seen the GoFundMe for @postguild.bsky.social employees impacted by layoffs circulating, but a recently laid off pal mentioned that the GoFundMe for international correspondents and employees could use some love: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I’ve seen the GoFundMe for @postguild.bsky.social employees impacted by layoffs circulating, but a recently laid off pal mentioned that the GoFundMe for international correspondents and employees could use some love: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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So many have given to The Post Guild’s fundraising effort, and we are floored. But we also ask you to consider supporting the fundraiser for our international staff and staff in our bureaus who aren’t Guild eligible. They are absolutely vital to coverage. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
So many have given to The Post Guild’s fundraising effort, and we are floored. But we also ask you to consider supporting the fundraiser for our international staff and staff in our bureaus who aren’t Guild eligible. They are absolutely vital to coverage. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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“If Jeff Bezos no longer supports that mission, then The Post and its readers deserve a steward who does.”
That’s something the entire NewsGuild-CWA stands behind.
That’s something the entire NewsGuild-CWA stands behind.
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
“If Jeff Bezos no longer supports that mission, then The Post and its readers deserve a steward who does.”
That’s something the entire NewsGuild-CWA stands behind.
That’s something the entire NewsGuild-CWA stands behind.
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More than 300 former federal prosecutors and civil rights attorneys just sent DOJ a clear message: stop obstructing MN’s investigators in the Good and Pretti killings.
What's happening is a dangerous break from DOJ norms and a threat to the rule of law. www.axios.com/2026/02/04/m...
What's happening is a dangerous break from DOJ norms and a threat to the rule of law. www.axios.com/2026/02/04/m...
Exclusive: 300+ ex-DOJ lawyers demand transparent Minnesota shooting probes
State officials have accused feds of obstructing their investigations.
www.axios.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
More than 300 former federal prosecutors and civil rights attorneys just sent DOJ a clear message: stop obstructing MN’s investigators in the Good and Pretti killings.
What's happening is a dangerous break from DOJ norms and a threat to the rule of law. www.axios.com/2026/02/04/m...
What's happening is a dangerous break from DOJ norms and a threat to the rule of law. www.axios.com/2026/02/04/m...
And these words apply to so much lately.
This is a post about animal excrement and the English language.
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
And these words apply to so much lately.
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“A review of 47 victims’ full names on Sunday found that 43 of them were left unredacted in files that were made public by the government on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Several women’s full names appeared more than 100 times in the files. “
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Exclusive | Epstein Files Release Exposes Names of at Least 43 Victims, WSJ Review Finds
The Justice Department was required to redact all victims’ names prior to releasing the files.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“A review of 47 victims’ full names on Sunday found that 43 of them were left unredacted in files that were made public by the government on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Several women’s full names appeared more than 100 times in the files. “
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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In secret deal, 4 days before inauguration, Abu Dhabi sheik’s entity invested $500M to get 49% of Trump family’s crypto company. $187M went to Trump family; $31M to Witkoff’s. In May Trump Adm gave 500K ultra-advanced AI chips to Abu Dhabi. (Gift article).
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
In secret deal, 4 days before inauguration, Abu Dhabi sheik’s entity invested $500M to get 49% of Trump family’s crypto company. $187M went to Trump family; $31M to Witkoff’s. In May Trump Adm gave 500K ultra-advanced AI chips to Abu Dhabi. (Gift article).
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This is the moment.
If you're a ReadHead, you know that from Thurday's newsletter. I'm no longer going to shield any of my socials from reality. It's too important.
If you're a ReadHead, you know that from Thurday's newsletter. I'm no longer going to shield any of my socials from reality. It's too important.
January 31, 2026 at 8:25 PM
This is the moment.
If you're a ReadHead, you know that from Thurday's newsletter. I'm no longer going to shield any of my socials from reality. It's too important.
If you're a ReadHead, you know that from Thurday's newsletter. I'm no longer going to shield any of my socials from reality. It's too important.
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We’re giving $40 billion to Argentina.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re giving $40 billion to Argentina.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
And gas in my area is now 60 cents higher . . . more than 25% higher.
October 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
And gas in my area is now 60 cents higher . . . more than 25% higher.
Updates for during the shutdown for calling in to the people who are supposed to be representing us.
October 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Updates for during the shutdown for calling in to the people who are supposed to be representing us.
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Another week, another Republican gerrymander rammed through at the expense of minority voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This Week at Democracy Docket: Yet Another GOP Gerrymander, While DOJ Moves to Gain Control Over Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Another week, another Republican gerrymander rammed through at the expense of minority voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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🚨BREAKING: A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Indiana’s New Anti-Voting Laws Challenged for Targeting Naturalized Citizens - Democracy Docket
A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls.
www.democracydocket.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨BREAKING: A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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If North Carolina enacts this new map, it will be sued.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
North Carolina moved closer Tuesday to dismantling a historically Black congressional district in a move one of its former representatives described as “blatant discrimination.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Blatant Discrimination’: North Carolina Advances GOP Gerrymander at the Expense of Black Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If North Carolina enacts this new map, it will be sued.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
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President Trump admitted that the bailout, even if it succeeds, will provide little benefit to Americans.
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UPDATE: Taxpayer bailout of Argentina may grow to $40 billion
The bailout, which Trump admitted is of little benefit to Americans, keeps getting bigger.
popular.info
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
President Trump admitted that the bailout, even if it succeeds, will provide little benefit to Americans.
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No Kings! Indianapolis, Indiana 🚫👑🐸✌️
October 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
No Kings! Indianapolis, Indiana 🚫👑🐸✌️
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“.. It was not immediately clear where the funding for the jets came from.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
@nytimes.com
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October 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“.. It was not immediately clear where the funding for the jets came from.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
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Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
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Way to go, everyone! Huge turnouts from small towns to big cities all across the country!
October 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Way to go, everyone! Huge turnouts from small towns to big cities all across the country!