Zach Ager
@zachager.bsky.social
Ex-PE/angel investor turned healthcare exec & consultant. Advocate, mentor, uncle x6. Duke, Mizzou & Chiefs fan (he/him) 🏳️🌈
"We're all just here for each other." -Mary DBT Semans
"We're all just here for each other." -Mary DBT Semans
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Obviously correct, and worth underscoring in every press report.
As is the reality that Trump himself would obviously be removed from positions of responsibility in any other setting—pilot, surgeon, teacher, company official, bus driver—and those around him are denying that while using him.
As is the reality that Trump himself would obviously be removed from positions of responsibility in any other setting—pilot, surgeon, teacher, company official, bus driver—and those around him are denying that while using him.
ICE officers tell media that the conduct in Minneapolis is part of a plan by Stephen Miller to provoke as much violence and death as possible—which in turn will be taken as pretext for more. “They’re essentially operating now in a resource constraint-free environment and doing very dangerous things”
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Obviously correct, and worth underscoring in every press report.
As is the reality that Trump himself would obviously be removed from positions of responsibility in any other setting—pilot, surgeon, teacher, company official, bus driver—and those around him are denying that while using him.
As is the reality that Trump himself would obviously be removed from positions of responsibility in any other setting—pilot, surgeon, teacher, company official, bus driver—and those around him are denying that while using him.
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If your SAMHSA grant was terminated, first let me say: I’m sorry, your work is crucial and I hope the funding gets restored asap.
Second, please do share info about the termination 👇👇👇
Second, please do share info about the termination 👇👇👇
We are collecting information on terminated SAMHSA grants at Grant Witness: grant-witness.us/submit-samhs...
If you worked on one of these programs, please let us know at the link! And please share with your colleagues. We need a comprehensive record of these terminations to fight back!
If you worked on one of these programs, please let us know at the link! And please share with your colleagues. We need a comprehensive record of these terminations to fight back!
Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
January 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
If your SAMHSA grant was terminated, first let me say: I’m sorry, your work is crucial and I hope the funding gets restored asap.
Second, please do share info about the termination 👇👇👇
Second, please do share info about the termination 👇👇👇
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I repeat: Duke must be an incredible football team
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 AM
I repeat: Duke must be an incredible football team
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Of course, the last time the Chiefs were eliminated, Obama was still president, Jeb Bush was the GOP frontrunner, the US and Cuba had just resumed diplomatic relations, and nobody had ever hear of Post Malone
the last time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from playoff contention, Russia was still allowed to compete in international sports competitions.
Knives Out was in theaters. The original one.
Caroll Spinney (Big Bird) was still alive. So was Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Tom Brady was a Patriot.
Knives Out was in theaters. The original one.
Caroll Spinney (Big Bird) was still alive. So was Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Tom Brady was a Patriot.
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Of course, the last time the Chiefs were eliminated, Obama was still president, Jeb Bush was the GOP frontrunner, the US and Cuba had just resumed diplomatic relations, and nobody had ever hear of Post Malone
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There are wars where you deal w what comes after, once there is an 'after.' Ft Sumter 1861. Pearl Harbor 1941. Ukraine 2022. Etc
There are "wars of choice" where you damn well better have planned "what comes after," before you take that first step. Baghdad 2003.
Now? Must tell public + Congress.
There are "wars of choice" where you damn well better have planned "what comes after," before you take that first step. Baghdad 2003.
Now? Must tell public + Congress.
January 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
There are wars where you deal w what comes after, once there is an 'after.' Ft Sumter 1861. Pearl Harbor 1941. Ukraine 2022. Etc
There are "wars of choice" where you damn well better have planned "what comes after," before you take that first step. Baghdad 2003.
Now? Must tell public + Congress.
There are "wars of choice" where you damn well better have planned "what comes after," before you take that first step. Baghdad 2003.
Now? Must tell public + Congress.
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Every American should be ashamed of who we are and what we have become as a nation today. We have a long history of military misadventures and even crimes but the attacks we have been conducting on Venezuela are among the most wanton, egregious and least defensible acts we’ve ever conducted.
January 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Every American should be ashamed of who we are and what we have become as a nation today. We have a long history of military misadventures and even crimes but the attacks we have been conducting on Venezuela are among the most wanton, egregious and least defensible acts we’ve ever conducted.
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Make sure you take some of the anger you’re feeling right now and use it to contact your officials to demand impeachment now.
It’s basically the least we can possibly do in opposition to this, which IMO makes it mandatory.
It’s basically the least we can possibly do in opposition to this, which IMO makes it mandatory.
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Make sure you take some of the anger you’re feeling right now and use it to contact your officials to demand impeachment now.
It’s basically the least we can possibly do in opposition to this, which IMO makes it mandatory.
It’s basically the least we can possibly do in opposition to this, which IMO makes it mandatory.
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HEY BLUESKY
YOU WANT TO BUY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES? OF COURSE YOU DO. THEY'RE AWESOME.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GIRL SCOUT IN YOUR LIFE TO BUY THEM FROM, BUY THEM FROM MY KID INSTEAD. THEN WE MAIL THEM TO YOU
YOU CAN DO THAT HERE:
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/estela...
YOU WANT TO BUY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES? OF COURSE YOU DO. THEY'RE AWESOME.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GIRL SCOUT IN YOUR LIFE TO BUY THEM FROM, BUY THEM FROM MY KID INSTEAD. THEN WE MAIL THEM TO YOU
YOU CAN DO THAT HERE:
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/estela...
Order your Faves on my Digital Cookie Site Today
That's right! You can order your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from me online, all while helping my troop and I do great things in our community and beyond! Check it out.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org
January 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
HEY BLUESKY
YOU WANT TO BUY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES? OF COURSE YOU DO. THEY'RE AWESOME.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GIRL SCOUT IN YOUR LIFE TO BUY THEM FROM, BUY THEM FROM MY KID INSTEAD. THEN WE MAIL THEM TO YOU
YOU CAN DO THAT HERE:
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/estela...
YOU WANT TO BUY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES? OF COURSE YOU DO. THEY'RE AWESOME.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GIRL SCOUT IN YOUR LIFE TO BUY THEM FROM, BUY THEM FROM MY KID INSTEAD. THEN WE MAIL THEM TO YOU
YOU CAN DO THAT HERE:
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/estela...
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Listen Duke must be an incredible football team
January 1, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Listen Duke must be an incredible football team
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Nine wins, ACC Champs, Sun Bowl win? Buddy that’s one hell of a season
December 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Nine wins, ACC Champs, Sun Bowl win? Buddy that’s one hell of a season
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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Trump posted this without knowing Nick Reiner had been arrested. He posted it apparently assuming that one of his fans had murdered Rob Reiner. So if you want to know how Trump will react once his fans start murdering his enemies, now you know. He'll celebrate and blame his enemies.
Trump offers incendiary political message about Rob Reiner’s death
Two people have been found dead at the home of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, officials said.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Trump posted this without knowing Nick Reiner had been arrested. He posted it apparently assuming that one of his fans had murdered Rob Reiner. So if you want to know how Trump will react once his fans start murdering his enemies, now you know. He'll celebrate and blame his enemies.
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Trump needs to be removed from office. Now. Democrats need to say it. Editorial boards need to say it. This is unhinged, unacceptable and it should be nonstop news until it's addressed appropriately.
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Trump needs to be removed from office. Now. Democrats need to say it. Editorial boards need to say it. This is unhinged, unacceptable and it should be nonstop news until it's addressed appropriately.
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Important thread. I would also just note that it underscores how incredibly vital Bluesky is. It may be the smallest major platform, but it's the only one that hasn't been corrupted by fascists. It's crucial that it be protected.
There’s a specific mechanism in authoritarian movements that we’re seeing play out in real-time across American media and tech. It’s a simple rule: "If we cannot co-opt it, we must destroy it."
It is the logic of "scorched earth." It's the logic of the Nero Decree and it's happening right now. 🧵
It is the logic of "scorched earth." It's the logic of the Nero Decree and it's happening right now. 🧵
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Important thread. I would also just note that it underscores how incredibly vital Bluesky is. It may be the smallest major platform, but it's the only one that hasn't been corrupted by fascists. It's crucial that it be protected.
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Texas A&M knocks off undefeated Nebraska in 5 sets and is headed to a national semifinal, Nebraska's first loss at home since 2022 (Minnesota)
December 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Texas A&M knocks off undefeated Nebraska in 5 sets and is headed to a national semifinal, Nebraska's first loss at home since 2022 (Minnesota)
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I’ve only saved two non-family member voicemails and one was Steve Spurrier linked here and the other was the late Sen. Tom Coburn telling me I was destroying America with my reporting.
December 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’ve only saved two non-family member voicemails and one was Steve Spurrier linked here and the other was the late Sen. Tom Coburn telling me I was destroying America with my reporting.
DUKE FOOTBALL
THE TRADITION
OF TRADITIONS
THE TRADITION
OF TRADITIONS
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
DUKE FOOTBALL
THE TRADITION
OF TRADITIONS
THE TRADITION
OF TRADITIONS
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ACC FOOTBALL TITLES:
Duke: 1
Miami: 0
UNC: 0
Duke: 1
Miami: 0
UNC: 0
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ACC FOOTBALL TITLES:
Duke: 1
Miami: 0
UNC: 0
Duke: 1
Miami: 0
UNC: 0
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YOUR ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPION DUKE BLUE DEVILS
December 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
YOUR ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPION DUKE BLUE DEVILS
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DUKE FOOTBALL WINS THE ACC
December 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
DUKE FOOTBALL WINS THE ACC
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"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)
Some common sense to remember in a trying time.
Originally written in April 2025
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
Originally written in April 2025
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
snyder.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)
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Innocent
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Innocent
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Good riddance to Nico Harrison, the personification of everything that’s going on. Blew up something good because he didn’t understand it and it didn’t conform to his vision of toughness. One of the clearest pictures of Everyone Is 12 Now ever produced. Untold damage to my psyche. Enjoy podcasting.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Good riddance to Nico Harrison, the personification of everything that’s going on. Blew up something good because he didn’t understand it and it didn’t conform to his vision of toughness. One of the clearest pictures of Everyone Is 12 Now ever produced. Untold damage to my psyche. Enjoy podcasting.