Exit polls say Abigail Spanberger won young men 56–42 today. Talk about a narrative buster.

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant. His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom. But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague. We will miss him terribly.

We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn’t. And we know it.

I really enjoyed this @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social pod about Covid & MAHA, but one thing it repeatedly revealed is a habit of liberals that drives me crazy. A short 🧵.

Why the eff can't pundits or reporters say 'nuclear' properly anymore? It used to only be George W Bush who couldn't. Now it's everywhere.

This is oligarchy. This is obscene. While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%. End this oligarchy.

🚨 Senate Republicans are pushing a bill to sell off 3M acres of public lands—wildlife habitats, sacred sites & forests—to fund billionaire tax breaks. This is a land grab. Tell your senators: VOTE NO. #publiclands #environmentalprotection www.democratsabroad.org/stop_the_fir... #ProtectPublicLands

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Project Here.

The Ayatollah’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.

I shit you not, people

I feel so fortunate that my first sustained aural imprint of the Beethoven and Schubert piano sonatas were through his recordings. So rare to have a virtuoso at the highest level joined with a scholar's intellect for the music he played.

We were sorry to hear that legendary pianist Alfred Brendel has passed away at the age of 94. Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more. Our thoughts are with all who knew him.

A musical giant with the tenderest touch, the great pianist Alfred Brendel has sadly died, aged 94. His performances will blaze in memory; his recordings will inspire for generations to come. He received the RPS Gold Medal in 1992, presented by fellow recipient Yehudi Menuhin.

Alfred Brendel, le pianiste qui tutoyait Beethoven et Schubert, est mort

I’m going to pull my teeth out if the left tears itself apart over whether Pete or AOC would be a better candidate while Trump dismantles every single check on his power. Let’s have the debate while deep down adoring both of them as insanely smart, principled politicians that we are lucky to have.

Hi, I’m autistic and I’m the mayor of my city.

Last week, Trump’s tariffs made me a man. This week, his backdown made me a woman. Tell me again that gender fluidity isn’t becoming a problem. by Jesse Watters

"Fear has a way of being contagious. But courage is also contagious." Kamala Harris

Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.

Regardless of anything else about the Wisconsin race, it's just a relief to learn that money can't always buy elections

It’s not complex. People can see with their eyes. He’s repellent to voters due to a toxic combination of exhausting amounts of cringe (see cheese head hat), desperate thirstiness (that fatal “hey, look at me mommy” vibe) and irritating arrogance (he’s not even from this school)

It has been said before but the dildo of consequences never comes lubed. on.ft.com/4bG6r4K

I'm not often in agreement with the DeSantis Administration, but they're right on this one: wapo.st/41o8Dcl

"Ukraine’s war effort will not suddenly collapse despite the significant challenges a prolonged freeze would impose" www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukra...

EU is ready to create a "coalition of the willing" to ensure "one country" cannot block support for #Ukraine - EC Vice-President @kajakallas.bsky.social at the Special European Council Summit in Brussels

The speed with which events are taking place - especially in usually glacial European terms - is astonishing.

🚨 New documentary series from @theipaper.com We scrutinise Nigel Farage's first months as an MP, his ties to Trump, and his ambitions for power in the UK - does he have what it takes? Watch ep1 here 🎥👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS2E...

This feels like a sort of carnival-week funeral for the US republic. Beneath deep anger at Trump's orgy of vandalism and self-worship, I feel deep sadness. What a train wreck of a superpower.

New post from me, thinking through the economic consequences of Merz's announcement yesterday. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Before all the German media freak out about Bund yields ticking up - John has got you with reassuring words. @johnspringford.bsky.social

* ONTARIO TO ISSUE 25% EXPORT TAX ON ELECTRICITY TO US: WSJ @wsj.com 🇨🇦

It’s time we rearm, reequip and stand ready for Europe’s defence. We will use every lever we have – from adapting fiscal rules for defence spending, to mobilising our EU Budget, to new loans for joint procurement of equipment. We must also step up our support to Ukraine #EUCO

British troops have fought and died alongside the Americans in Afghanistan and Iraq, just to be written off as non-existent people from "some random country". We have to maintain tolerable relations with this administration to try and minimise damage, but my god it's not easy.

The Russian-backed government of Serbia under pressure tonight as massive protests fill the center of Belgrade. It seems that only the US hasn't gotten the note that Russian-backed fascism just isn't cool anymore.

If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company. It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create. They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms. I’m happy to invest and/or help

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

French President Emmanuel Macron today urged EU member states to agree on "massive, common funding" to unlock investments of hundreds of billions of euros for European defense and security.

📊Multiple polls confirm dramatic shift in momentum, as Liberals close in on Conservatives. 🚨338 Sunday Update: The Liberal Surge Continues → www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...

Timeline cleanse: my son and I just re-adopted a WWF snow leopard. We had one before but I cancelled the direct debit by mistake. It's now reinstated.

Go Vermont 👊🏻

Chamberlain was naive and had good intentions. No one can say that about Trump.

This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office visit ended early when Donald Trump and JD Vance began angrily yelling at him. Here's why women like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are too emotional to be president.

And to think we could have had a sane, serious government run by an intelligent person who would have acted in the best interests of Americans, and not Vladimir Putin.