John McLaren
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Economist, classical music nerd, and family man.
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I'm seeing a huge spike in interest in tariffs from people who normally don't work in the economics of international trade. Here are a few useful things to know about them. (1/14)
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Acyn
about 9 hours ago
.@PabloReports: What do you make of the White House blaming the police for what happened on January 6th? Lieu: The White Houseās statement is batshit crazy.
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Emily Gorcenski
about 10 hours ago
A little personal update I'm pleased to share. For this Spring term, I'll be lecturing at the University of Virginia School of Law, co-teaching a seminar course titled Transgender History, Recognition, Regulation and Rights. I'm honored to have the opportunity to present this important topic.
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Transgender History, Recognition, Regulation and Rights
This seminar will investigate the legal, institutional, and cultural practices that condition the lives of transgender people. We will devote substantial attention to the contemporary push by some law...
https://www.law.virginia.edu/courses/transgender-history-recognition-regulation-and-rights-126219085
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about 13 hours ago
Relevant to ongoing debates in Charlottesville ā and the Commonwealth.
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M. Nolan Gray š„
about 14 hours ago
A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fellāoften by quite a bit.
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ProPublica
about 19 hours ago
After Jan. 6, 2021, we sifted through thousands of videos taken by Parler users to create an immersive, first-person view of the Capitol riot as experienced by those who were there. Revisit our full archive, five years later:
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What Parler Saw During the Attack on the Capitol
ProPublica sifted through thousands of videos taken by Parler users to create an immersive, first-person view of the Capitol riot as experienced by those who were there.
https://projects.propublica.org/parler-capitol-videos/?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1767700810&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
about 17 hours ago
Five years ago today, Donald Trump urged his supporters to attack Congress and the Capitol over a proven lie. More than 140 police officers were injured. Trump then pardoned the attackers. He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.
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Democrats
1 day ago
Organize everywhere. Win anywhere. Flip the House in 2026.
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Democrats
1 day ago
Just another broken promise
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about 17 hours ago
Never let your friends neighbors forget about this dark day. And the perpetrator of this crime sits smugly in the Oval Office.
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Guinevere Higgins
1 day ago
Yāall, you get right through when you call Congressman Maguireās DC office. Heās as dependable a boot licker as they come, but it still feels good to let his staff know we wonāt tolerate illegal war. 202-225-4711
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1 day ago
Thank you, Senator Roem.
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johnedwinmason
2 days ago
I'm a big fan of
@indivisiblecville.bsky.social
's high visibility protests. They spread the word. They plant seeds that can grow into activism. They help to normalize vigorous dissent. And, yes, *a lot* of drivers passing by were honking their horns in support. (Charlottesville, this afternoon.)
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Livable Cville
3 days ago
The City of Charlottesville is holding 3 Interactive Community Budget Forums next week, on January 13, 14, and 15. We encourage you to attend. They are designed in a surprisingly enjoyable format that lets your voice be heard! More details here:
www.charlottesville.gov/m/newsflash/...
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City Invites Residents to Interactive Community Budget Forums with City Manager ⢠Charlottesville, VA
https://www.charlottesville.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2388
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3 days ago
Fortunately, we have an incoming principled and passionate Virginia Attorney General who will sue the pants off of those people if they try that.
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Katie Hodges-Kluck, PhD
3 days ago
FYI, Charlottesville folks! Rally Sunday at 1pm at the Courthouse to protest the US government's illegal attacks on Venezuela.
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Leah Greenberg āš
3 days ago
You know what to do folks, flood the phones:
indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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CALL NOW: Tell your Representative to Stop Trumpās War in Venezuela
https://indivisible.org/resource/call-now-tell-your-representative-stop-trumps-war-venezuela
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Mike Pruitt for Congress
3 days ago
Trump has never worn a black bracelet. He has never prayed for a deployed son at the start of a Christmas meal. He has never crumpled in the aisle at the BX when he gets the call on why his sailor missed muster. But heāll still send our people unilaterally to ārun Venezuela.ā
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Tom Perriello for Congress
3 days ago
See below for my statement condemning Trumpās illegal and dangerous act of war in Venezuela:
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Tom Perriello for Congress
9 days ago
Fired up for the support of Charlottesville Indivisible. We have marched and rallied together - they know true change comes from local, people-powered politics. Together thatās how we will reclaim VA-05 and help deliver a pro-democracy House majority!
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Eric Schmeltzer
3 days ago
This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
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Carl Quintanilla
3 days ago
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Indivisible Charlottesville
3 days ago
Sic Semper Tyrannis. If only the 5th districtās actual congressional representative knew how to show upā¦
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Blue Virginia
3 days ago
"Looting a nation is contrary to governing a nation, and that would be my chief worry about Donald Trump and those he would entrust with this completely ridiculous mission.ā - @SenTimKaine
bluevirginia.us/2026/01/trum...
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Kat Abughazaleh
3 days ago
Unconstitutional force. Civilians dead. Congress bypassed. Oil interests front and center. Weāve seen this movie before and it ends in blood. But we donāt have to do it again.
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molly conger
3 days ago
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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Senator Mark Warner
4 days ago
My reaction to the U.S. attack in Venezuela (1/2)
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Senator Tim Kaine
4 days ago
My statement on Trumpās unauthorized military attack on Venezuela. Swipe for full statement:
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Robert Reich
3 days ago
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers. Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
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Christopher Webb
4 days ago
Nothing about this is okay. The President of the United States is on Fox News right now gabbing about the U.S. attack on Venezuela before addressing the American people. So the new order of information is: Truth Social ā Fox News ā the public ā Congress, maybe?
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Indivisible Charlottesville
4 days ago
Join us on US 29 at Hydraulic Road (Shops at Stonefield) TODAY (1/3) at 2pm to protest US attack on Venezuela. Bring signs and dress warmly. Last nightās U.S. invasion of Venezuela and abduction of President Maduro is NOT LEGAL and NOT OK!
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David Corn
4 days ago
A Mad King has usurped the power of Congressāwhich represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
4 days ago
Itās not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldnāt have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month. Itās about oil and regime change. And they need a trial now to pretend that it isnāt. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
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Luke O'Neil
3 months ago
This is my blood
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Michael Clemens
4 days ago
We demand Constitutional order at home and respect for international law abroad. In our own interest. Because a world without international law, rules, or norms, and a US president without a strong check from Congress, will ultimately and gravely harm all Conservative and Liberal Americans.
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4 days ago
Important post from one of the countryās top immigration experts explaining that everything the administration is saying about its record on immigration and jobs is wrong.
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4 days ago
It is well known and consistently confirmed by research that tariffs are brutal to the manufacturing sector.
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jamelle
4 days ago
what a terrible loss to the commonwealth
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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He exposed myth of the Southās āLost Cause.ā His death shook Richmond.
William āBillā Martin, 71, died Sunday, Dec. 28, a day after being struck by a car near the Valentine local history museum where he had served as director more than 30 years.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/01/02/richmond-valentine-museum-martin-confederate/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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Caris Adel
4 days ago
This has been all over my fb feed for days and he sounds like an incredible person. I still canāt get over 13 pedestrian deaths in a single year. I hope this one leads to some actual change.
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5 days ago
This is actually, literally true. Trust us, bro!
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Sam
5 days ago
Itās too late, I have already portrayed myself as Chortling Bernie and you as Seething Eric Adams
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Governor Tim Walz
5 days ago
Minnesota just launched our statewide paid leave program. Starting today new parents, small business owners, and people recovering from illness or injury will have the security to take needed time off work without risking their paycheck.
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Christopher Webb
6 days ago
Final broadcast of ABC News Tonight for 2025. I hope every rep and senator saw it. Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because itās unaffordable. That pressure doesnāt stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyoneās rates go up. Call your Rep and Senators.
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Harrisonburg Democrats -Virginia
5 days ago
Turns out the Republican Party childcare plan is Jeff Epstein Maralago Trump Spa child molestation
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The Watchdog Coalition
5 days ago
Letās finish the job
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Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-support-discharge-petition-to-force-vote-on-aca-tax-credits
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tyler
5 days ago
Obsessed with this juxtaposition
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Cargo Bike Ben
5 days ago
In news that should surprise no oneā¦
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280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11/280-million-e-bikes-are-slashing-oil-demand-far-more-than-electric-vehicles/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Christine
6 days ago
Good morning, kids. Be safe out there. š„°
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johnedwinmason
6 days ago
Happy New Year, everyone!
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6 days ago
Terrifying!!!
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6 days ago
It is striking to recall that a significant number of Americans chose this ā THIS ā in preference to Kamala Harris. It boggles the mind.
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