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"AI data centers do not cover the collateral costs of their operations – we do. Everyday working class Pennsylvanians will pick up the tab every month, indefinitely," writes Frank Arcoleo.

Resonate's Eric Coffin-Gould and Carly Evans take a look at the social media fallout of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the surge of engagement the right has seen online in this week's edition of FWIW.

"Today, I believe the Israeli government is committing a genocide against the Palestinian people. As the granddaughter of a man murdered in the Holocaust, it is not easy for me to say that," writes @balint.house.gov in her op-ed for COURIER.

"If only there were truth in advertising, the red hats would bear the hashtag #MAWA and the U.S. Supreme Court would be called the judicial junta that it has become," writes @thelisagraves.bsky.social for COURIER's Grave Injustice.

From COURIER's American Freakshow: "What is an America where dissent is criminal, where every person must first test a thought or an idea against how the religious right or the regime might respond?" - @ninaburleigh.bsky.social

A Texas State Rep is pushing for a statue of the late Charlie Kirk on the grounds of the Texas Capitol.

Trump is reportedly suing The New York Times.

Gov. Kathy Hochul officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his bid for mayor of NYC.

The Trump administration is removing information around slavery at National Parks across from the country.

“These [journalists'] firings are the latest examples of the 'media capture' we see as fascism descends: news organizations intimidated by the right wing, turning away from uncomfortable facts," writes @markjacob.bsky.social in this week's Stop the Presses.

"There’s always a particular interest in determining whether the shooter’s views leaned left or right — as if that would somehow make the crime more or less heinous —so we can decide where to assign some kind of blame," writes @melissaryan.bsky.social for Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

"Digital strategy in 2025 feels a lot like dating — you have to take some leaps of faith, engage in trial and error, learn from your mistakes and hope the stars align in your favor," writes FWIW guest author Garima Verma.

Journalist Karen Attiah was fired from The Washington Post after highlighting a comment from Charlie Kirk where he said that Black women "do not have the brain processing power to ... be taken really seriously."

A new Reuters poll finds that Americans are uneasy at Trump’s moves to expand presidential power.

Capitol Police responded to a bomb threat made to DNC headquarters earlier today.

Massie has 217 out of the 218 signatures needed.

Host @theashleyray.bsky.social sits down with guest @sydneybattle.bsky.social to talk about everything from True Crime to Love Island Season 6 in this week's episode of TV I Say — watch now:

The U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. was just fired over his ties to Epstein.

BREAKING: A bill introduced by @wyden.senate.gov would widen a congressional investigation into the finances behind Epstein’s sex trafficking operation to include American oligarch Peter Thiel, and known Epstein co-conspirators Nadia Marcinko and Jean-Luc Brunel. www.beltway.news/p/scoop-sena...

The suspect who reportedly shot Kirk from 200 yards away is still at large.

American Freakshow @nickknudsenus.bsky.social takes a deep dive into Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Victoria's Secret tycoon Leslie H. Wexner amid the leak of his birthday letter — read now:

Slop never sounded SO bad. This week, Panic World host @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social this talks to renowned music nerd and critic @afantano.bsky.social about what AI means for musicians, listeners, and the music industry at large. Watch now:

"The plodding process of translating ideas into legislation, negotiating them into law and into programs that touch people’s lives is frustrating to watch ... And perhaps it explains the prospect of President Donald Trump sweeping it all aside," writes @michaeljones.bsky.social for COURIER.

"Journalists have a duty to warn the public of threats to their safety and well-being. They fail in that duty when they report on individual pieces of a disaster without providing the big picture," writes @markjacob.bsky.social in this week's Stop the Presses.

The Supreme Court just cleared the way for the Trump admin to continue their aggressive immigration stops.

In this week's FWIW, Arlie Shugaar — the DNC's Digital Rapid Response Director — takes a look at how Democrats can use fan edits to generate excitement online. Read now:

Join COURIER on Wednesday, September 10th in New York City to hear from the rising wave of leaders and creators challenging the old rules of politics, power, and media to shape what comes next. Spots are limited — reserve yours today: www.eventbrite.com/e/represent-...

"[Republicans] don’t know how to talk about, let alone defend, their signature piece of legislation because of its overwhelming unpopularity," writes Serena Zets, Campaigns Manager at the Center for American Progress.

Host @theashleyray.bsky.social sits down with 90 Day Fiancé's Jovi and Yara to talk all things 90 Day — from Jovi's beef with Big Ed to immigration to the states. Watch now:

More than 1,000 current and former employees of the Department of Health and Human Services have called for RFK Jr. to resign.

"When the citadel of our democracy and our duly elected representatives needed urgent help to respond to the rebellion he incited, the Guard was held back. But, now, when Trump needs a distraction ... the National Guard has been deployed," writes @thelisagraves.bsky.social for Grave Injustice.

COURIER contributor @michaeljones.bsky.social shares his guide to the four dynamics driving Congress' shutdown talks — and it's one that you should keep handy as the Hill press corps chronicles every twist and turn in the race against the clock.

Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social talks to guest Chelsey Weber-Smith of @americanhysteria.bsky.social about the sloppiest of slop online these days: mobile game ads. Watch today's new episode now:

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) — the GOP firebrand known for clashing with Trump and other GOP leaders, is looking to force a floor vote compelling the release of all Epstein-related files, according to NBC News.

"The disconnect isn’t between public opinion and our values—it’s between public opinion and who shows up to vote in school board elections," writes founder and executive director of the School Board Integrity Project, Kyrstin Schuette.

"Trump can’t live forever. But his physical decline tracks with America’s," writes author of American Freakshow, @ninaburleigh.bsky.social, in this week's edition.

Trump announced that disgraced Rudy Giuliani will receive the nation’s highest civilian honor days after Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash.

"Trump likes to lie about Chicago, to exaggerate its faults and ignore its virtues. And that spin finds an eager audience in people who ... don't realize that even the best cities are beautiful messes," writes @markjacob.bsky.social in Stop the Presses.

A judge just ruled that Trump’s use of the National Guard in L.A. earlier this year is illegal.

How are Gavin Newsom, Zohran Mamdani, and Kamala Harris all connected? Guest authors @parkerbutler.bsky.social and Lauren Kapp take a look in today's edition of FWIW.

"My family cost taxpayers millions of dollars over the past several decades. By eviscerating the programs that working people across the country rely on... billions more will be spent on families like mine," writes veteran and advocate Ricky Holder.

From @coppercourier.com: "Every part of Arizona’s health care system will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s changes, and anyone who uses the state’s health care system will experience impacts of Medicaid cuts ..."

Reality TV had its ups and downs this year, but no one can deny that it was chock full of drama, beef, and a whole lot of MESS. Join TV I Say host Ashley Ray as she talks to guest Gibson Johns about the best and worst reality shows of this past year.

The Trump admin appears to be on a firing spree this week.

Fed. Gov Lisa Cook is suing the Trump administration in an unprecedented legal battle.

"In the released transcripts ... [Ghislaine Maxwell] participated in a brazen feint at 'transparency' for the Epstein conspiracy diehards threatening the MAGA coalition," writes American Freakshow author @ninaburleigh.bsky.social in this week's edition.

Trump is taking over Washington, D.C.’s famous Union Station.

"The Oath of Enlistment is an explicit promise to the nation: I will make any sacrifice to defend the country I love. In return, our nation makes an implicit promise: that the military will be used only for honorable ends," writes Marine veteran and candidate for Congress @evanmunsing.bsky.social.

Taylor Swift is officially engaged to Travis Kelce (despite predictions from Trump that they would “most likely not” end up together back in 2023).