Any number of the commentariat marveled that Witkoff helped Russia sell Putin’s plan for Ukraine. They shouldn’t be. Putin has a talent for corrupting NY real estate speculators w/ promises of rich deals. There’s a reason Witkoff relied on Russian translator, ya know?

Smile and enjoy youtu.be/2SAGmGKOyVE?...

Good clear explanation about what’s wrong with most modern economic power. Must read if you’re not an economist. youtube.com/watch?v=lrO9...

Fascism in Action in America: Jennifer Moriarty & Daniel Biss Report from Chicago NorthShore open.substack.com/pub/braddelo...

So in western Alaska, thousands of people are homeless due to flooding rains, one person is dead & two people are missing. But yet, the regime hasn't said a word, no thoughts or prayers, nothing. Once again, they could care less about Americans, it's about enriching themselves through GREED.

Now, as then, the Republican Party is the party of fear, greed and hate.

As always, Brad DeLong offers a wise perspective. Well worth the time to read and understand: On the MCM6 Milk Consumption Switch & Lactase Persistence; & the Nonexistence of Any Such Switches in IQ Genetics "Race Science" open.substack.com/pub/braddelo...

Here’s an article that’s more than worth the time it takes to read: The Revolution Will Arrive on Time: Why Mamdani's Fast Bus Socialism Is More Radical Than You Think open.substack.com/pub/nathanne...

It’s important for those of us not living on farms to listen to the below: youtube.com/watch?v=zdWr...

BE AWARE: www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/10/the-...

The Crime Wave Is Coming from Inside the [White] House www.emptywheel.net/2025/10/06/t...

Shit is getting real in Chicago, and the following article describes what the right-wing supports and hides from everyday Americans: Monopoly Round-Up: Soy Boy America www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-r...

An important read: The Shutdown Will Make Trump’s Theory of Government–ICE but No Healthcare–Visible www.emptywheel.net/2025/10/01/a...

Pay attention kids: Russ Vought Threatens to Do What He Already Did www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/25/r...

Short scheduled protests are fine, but if we want change a larger and more costly approach is required. Consider: marienewman.substack.com/p/the-only-w...

Some societal clarity for those of us who are older. youtube.com/watch?v=Wcw0...

The “Boo Boos” and Bovino Bullshit DHS Uses to Criminalize Scrutiny www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/19/t...

As a nation, we are quickly losing our leadership status in science. This is solely the fault of modern American politics. www.wired.com/story/this-g...

The White House Bid to Turn the Charlie Kirk Murder into Their Anti-Trans Jihad www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/14/t...

I believe the article below offers more context to the national (global?) tragedy orchestrated by Epstein & Maxwell, than does everything else I’ve read combined. Moreover, it exposes the mendacity, randomness & grift that is privilege & status. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Read this and think about it before supporting defunding of US Govt The Education of Ezra Klein www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/09/t...

Trump is a paedophile and the Hitler of our time. Pass it on.

See the militarized streets of DC and know that “originalism” is just a greasy way to summon tyranny. These conspirators really, really enjoy plotting right out in the open www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...

The discovery of the drawing Tr*mp said didn’t exist—and sued the WSJ over—isn’t surprising. He is the same person we have know him to be for decades, with numerous accusations of sexual assault, walking in on Miss Teen USA participants, etc. This is what people voted for.

I don't know who needs to hear this* but we fund police departments to apprehend criminals and we fund the military to wage war. We have strong restrictions on the use of military personnel on American soil because we should never declare war on the American people. *Aside from Mike Johnson.

I'm just a lowly international relations prof, but it seems hard to negotiate peace if you <check notes> keep killing the negotiators

Just so we're clear: A White woman who procured underage girls for a sexual predator was found guilty & sentenced to 20 yrs in prison. She's a naturalized US citizen but committed a CIMT. Denaturalization and deportation are not being considered. The white privilege is real. *sip* 🔥☕️

Beer Swilling Brett shows what he’s made of: 'Bordering on impossible': Brett Kavanaugh's 'breezy suggestion' worked over by scholars www.rawstory.com/brett-kavana...

Here’s the word: static1.squarespace.com/static/68b50...

Nearly half the Canadians who own property in Florida are reporting their intent to sell in the next 12 months

No he did not just say “Dr. Oz” when asked who he’s listening to instead of the host of doctors, scientists and professional medical associations who say vaccines are safe and effective. Lawdhammercy

Loathsome twits…

Perverts

Disgusting

Ah yes, the truth has a liberal bias:

Hear here:

Note Hyundai sez that none of the arrested were “directly employed” by Hyundai. In other words Hyundai uses hiring companies to avoid fair pay and benefits to a significant part of its staff. Those arrested have been twice abused: once by Hyundai and once by ICE. abcnews.go.com/US/450-peopl...

An important read about some of the very real dangers of AI and chat bots: What We Talk About When We Talk About AI (Part Four) www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/04/w...

A bit deep but the conclusions are clear Pete Hegseth Committed A(nother) Crime But We Can’t Throw Him in Prison www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/03/p...

@govpritzger A Tale of Two Governors: Confronting versus Dick-Wagging www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/02/a...

Obviously rabies vaccines don't cause doggy autism, but also, and I mean this in the most complimentary way possible: dogs are already pretty autistic Like oh no will my dog hyperfixate on a toy? Will he become upset when his routine is disrupted? What if he gets agitated by loud noises or crowds?!

WAKE UP! The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein deserve justice. They deserve to be heard. Today at 10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST, they’re speaking live at a press conference. The system tried to bury the truth, but these voices are rising anyway. Watch. Share. Don’t look away. (Link in 🧵)