@garrykasparov.bsky.social on the Comey indictment: "Bondi and Patel are now getting ready to become 'made men.' Losing power will soon become riskier than continuing to bend the law to Trump’s demands. Surrendering their position will mean exposure to consequences."

@jaynordlinger.bsky.social joins RDI and The Next Move. Introducing Jay's inaugural piece, RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social writes: "A free society needs both liberals and conservatives to sharpen each other’s thinking, solve important problems, and defend our institutions."

Andrei Sannikov on US concessions to the regime in Belarus: "The international community must resist the illusion of progress and instead adopt a strategy that recognizes Lukashenko’s tactics for what they are: hostage-taking at the state level."

RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social: "Last night, apropos of nothing at all, I was thinking about how in Russia, you can’t go on television and make fun of the president or his favorites."

Charlie Kirk’s assassination has Russian propagandists downright giddy. It’s all fodder for a war being waged on social media. @evangottesman.bsky.social covers RT's efforts to inflame chaos and division in the US—and he brings receipts:

The pro-democracy camp needs a values-driven response to Trump's post-Kirk assassination crackdown. Americans are tired of the tit-for-tat. Just pointing out the right's hypocrisy on free speech isn't enough. Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's latest: www.thenextmove.org/p/state-spon...

RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks: "Next year will mark a quarter century since 9/11, yet millions the world over are still living with the consequences of Russian aggression enabled by American strategic blindness."

Heartfelt & heartbreaking. @renewdemocracy.bsky.social CEO Uriel Epshtein weaves together the personal tragedy inflicted on the Kirk family with the national horror of our descent into whatever place this is where we find ourselves. www.thenextmove.org/p/charlie-ki...

"Violence is a sign that we are giving up...that every possible avenue for peacefully resolving our problems has been exhausted. Then politics becomes a question of survival of the fittest, and that’s very dangerous." @urielepshtein.bsky.social on Charlie Kirk:

Why are Indiana Democrats sending @garrykasparov.bsky.social antisemitic hate mail?

World War II formally ended 80 years ago today. Now, RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social asks: Is a Third World War already underway?

Soviet communist leaders with luxury Western cars. Rich kids drinking in Tehran. And now a germaphobic American president enabling the anti-vax movement for political gain. The tradition of authoritarian hypocrisy. Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social:

Whether Trump with Russia or Obama with Iran, when American presidents rush for a diplomatic deals, dictators win. The US doesn't have to play Moscow's game. Fatima Abo Alasrar for The Next Move:

@evangottesman.bsky.social: The lesson from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is not about some “woke” conspiracy. It’s that when we chase fads, we run away from who we really are. Right now, there's an impulse to try to beat MAGA by becoming MAGA. This will never work.

What the hell is a "NATO-style" security guarantee for Ukraine? RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social breaks down foreign policy blob jargon on Ukraine, Russia, and NATO.

"The only way to defend freedom of speech is to defend all protected speech, even when the words are extreme." RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social and @urielepshtein.bsky.social explain why they filed declarations of support in federal court for @thefireorg.bsky.social's lawsuit against Marco Rubio.

ICYMI: Ahead of today's Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's breakdown of the president's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska:

Germany in the 1930s. Germany *today*. France. America. Time and again, when people have a choice between between far-left and far-right, the far-right wins. RDI Chairman @garrykasparov.bsky.social explains:

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Demagogues don't like getting bad news. So sycophants don't give it to them—even when they need to hear it. Today it's a jobs report—but what happens when Trump's advisors massage information about a *real* crisis—say, a war or pandemic? Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's latest:

In the middle of a war, the Ukrainian people stood up against corruption and for good government. RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social explains what Americans can learn from Ukraine's example.

50% far-left, 50% far-right, 100% crazy. RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social shares the wildest email he's ever received—and a lesson in horseshoe theory. Read and subscribe to The Next Move for more from Garry and the RDI team:

Americans will look anywhere but America for a solution to their problems. RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social writes about Derek Huffman, the "anti-woke" man who transplanted his family from Texas to Russia—and got thrown onto the frontlines in Ukraine. Read more and subscribe to The Next Move:

@garrykasparov.bsky.social: The DNC '24 election report skips Biden's reelection bid—it's an autopsy avoiding cause of death. At The Next Move, we do things differently: -Being honest about mistakes -Holding up a mirror to America -Real debate -Positive vision for the future Learn more+subscribe:

Trump shared an AI-generated video of FBI agents arresting Barack Obama. It's hard to call it a joke when it comes from the president—and when this administration is already going after political opponents. RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social breaks it down. Read more and subscribe to The Next Move:

Stephen Colbert canceled? In America, the president can't pull a show off the air. But he might pressure a network to do it for him. And in so doing, Trump creates new norms that are difficult to reverse. Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's latest and subscribe to The Next Move:

RDI CEO @urielepshtein.bsky.social on the Epstein (no relation!) Files: "Demagogues create crises to remain relevant. In Russia, that perverse logic leads to brutal wars. Here in the US, it’s manifested in the stupidest possible political scandal." Read on and subscribe to The Next Move.

How can The New York Times report fairly on Russia and Ukraine when their correspondent is escorted through the battlefield by Putin's shock troops? The answer: They can't. That's not journalism. It's just propaganda. Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's latest and subscribe to The Next Move.

The fight for democracy requires us to build in-person connections. That's why we're excited to partner with @theunpopulist.net @ismapolicy.bsky.social for the Liberalism in the 21st Century Conference. Join us in Washington, DC—August 14-15.

Don't call Trump a dictator. Not yet, at least. RDI's @garrykasparov.bsky.social responds to your comments with the crucial distinction between a troubled democracy with an illiberal leader and a full-fledged dictatorship. Read on and subscribe to The Next Move!

Trump is going after James Comey and John Brennan. Will they go to jail? The president says "whatever happens, happens." But the damage may already be done. An aspiring strongman doesn't need to outlaw dissent to limit it. Read @garrykasparov.bsky.social's latest and subscribe to The Next Move.

Why does ICE, whose detainees mostly have no criminal record, need 10,000 more agents? The ratio of agents to undocumented migrants will soon rival East Germany’s Stasi. That should terrify all of us. thenextmove.substack.com/p/dont-miss-...

Tucker Carlson grilled Ted Cruz on Iran, but treated Pezeshkian and Putin like wise uncles. The contrast isn’t just stylistic—it’s strategic. Authoritarians know this footage will be recycled to legitimize regimes abroad. www.thenextmove.org/p/how-to-und...

From Idi Amin’s Uganda to West Virginia coal country, my family’s story taught me the value of our flag, writes Rina Shah. A patriotic must read for this Fourth of July. 🇺🇸 thenextmove.substack.com/p/im-the-dau...

🔥 Immigration, Gaza, abortion, gun rights. 🍝 Shrimp pasta and oxtail. What happens when you mix the most divisive political issues with a dinner party full of strong opinions? Watch the new episode of Politics at the Table—now streaming. 🎥 www.thenextmove.org/p/watch-this...

@mikiesherrill.bsky.social won her gubernatorial primary in NJ with a strong record and a practical message. So why don’t we hear stories about her “taking over” the Democratic Party? Maybe because that doesn’t fit the narrative. www.thenextmove.org/p/mikie-sher...

Democracy is key to social *democracy*, whereas in democratic socialism, democracy is reduced to a mere adjective. @garrykasparov.bsky.social responds to your comments on Zohran Mamdani. Read it and subscribe to The Next Move to join the debate!

The most dangerous myth in geopolitics? That NATO is the aggressor. Gen. Breedlove, who led NATO, tears that idea apart. Watch now → www.thenextmove.org/p/the-lies-w...

NYC faced a choice between a scandal-ridden alleged sex pest and socialism with Queens County characteristics. In a pick your poison race, voters opted for the socialist. @garrykasparov.bsky.social on @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, Andrew Cuomo, and why it's all the Democratic establishment's fault.

More than 80% of Iranians oppose the Islamic Republic. They deserve allies, not threats. Israel & the U.S. must support the people, not just fight the regime. Read the whole piece by Kylie Moore-Gilbert here: www.thenextmove.org/p/israel-can...

War has erupted between Israel and Iran. Gen. Breedlove breaks down Tehran’s true capabilities—and the weakness behind the chaos. Will the U.S. and its allies act, or hesitate? Watch now ➡️ thenextmove.substack.com/p/former-nat...

It's one of @garrykasparov.bsky.social's favorite things: engaging with readers over on Substack. This time: Iran, Israel, Russia....and the inevitable troll. thenextmove.substack.com/p/butiraq

5 million Americans protested this weekend—peacefully, patriotically, powerfully. But it can’t end there. Protests must become habits. Demands must be clear. Politicians must act. Democracy isn’t self-sustaining. Keep going. www.thenextmove.org/p/the-americ...

A constitution with no constituency is just a piece of paper. @garrykasparov.bsky.social responds to your comments on his column about the Los Angeles protests. Read and subscribe to The Next Move:

A little social experiment: Will a dinner conversation about immigration and other hot button issues explode or can it be a model for engaged citizenship at a time when it’s sorely needed? Link to full video in replies

Protest is our right and democratic tradition. It's not an invitation for anarchy. How can you stand up without falling for authoritarian provocations? @garrykasparov.bsky.social + @urielepshtein.bsky.social tackle that question amid the LA crisis. Join us live TODAY at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Link below.

A thousand peaceful protesters can be erased by one flaming car. Violence plays straight into Trump’s hands—and gives MAGA its next campaign ad. Peaceful protest is not weakness—it’s discipline, strategy, and power.

@garrykasparov.bsky.social resisted Putin in Russia, so he has some strong feelings about what to do and what *not* to do at a protest. Join Garry + RDI's @urielepshtein.bsky.social as they cover the California crisis, LIVE at The Next Move: tomorrow (Tues. 6/10) @ 5pm ET/2pm PT. www.thenextmove.org

In this week's Q&A, @garrykasparov.bsky.social weighs in on the topic everyone is asking about...

The Democrats don’t need more talking points. They need a strategy. A leader. A backbone. The GOP is fighting like it’s war. Democrats are serving tacos. That’s not how you defend democracy. The newest from @garrykasparov.bsky.social www.thenextmove.org/p/garry-kasp...