The rest of the internet has figured out that clippers are a vital part of the digital ecosystem, so why haven't Democrats? So glad I got to put one of the latest rabbit holes I've been down to good use as this week's FWIW guest author @couriernewsroom.bsky.social: www.fwiw.news/p/the-left-i...

Guest author for FWIW, @maxwellkayton.bsky.social, takes a look at a tool that for-profit marketers have figured out, but Democrats have been slow to adopt to break through in today’s attention economy. Read more now:

Just a comical self-own to demolish the East Wing weeks before you could be hosting White House holiday tours

The new Supreme Court term starts today, meaning that -- in a novel twist -- the justices will hear oral arguments in some cases before they issue rulings that actually explain what they are doing.

Reminder: the next Supreme Court term starts in one month. How are you getting prepped?

I have been mugged twice in DC and the literal last thing I want is Donald Trump and Jeanine Pirro sending troops into our city.

The audacity to send this fundraising text in the year of our lord 2025

The Court “authorizes, without second thought, untold harm to transgender children and the parents and families who love them. Because there is no constitutional justification for that result, I dissent.” -Justice Sotomayor Awful news from SCOTUS today: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

It's too rare but essentual that groups in the progressive ecosystem share not just what worked, but what didn't—so that our entire movement can learn, grow, and win instead of making the same mistakes over and over again. Thank you Vote Forward for the honesty: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

With so much happening at once, you'd be forgiven for not remembering we're still waiting for SCOTUS to issue decisions in 34 cases by the end of this month. Thankfully, @lawdorknews.bsky.social breaks down central themes and key cases in this essential bookmark: www.lawdork.com/p/enter-june...

👀 Did you see who announced they're running for president? 👀 max6004.wixstudio.com/meyer-spec-s...

What would Selina Meyer’s website look like if she were running today? I created a site that highlights the essentials that every campaign should include, using everyone’s favorite Veep as an example! Explore the site at the link below, and get in touch to talk about building affordable websites.

My $0 proposal: no messaging strategies that use an acronym for their literal title

When 1 in 6 Americans can’t name a single branch of government, we have to start by showing clear heroes and villains. It’s only after we set up that frame that we should be following up with the nitty gritty details. More of my thoughts on how we do that:

1 in 6 Americans can't name a single branch of our government, according to the Annenberg Public Policy Center. That means we need to change the way we communicate if progressives and Democrats are going to start winning again. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/most-america...

Still beyond nuts to me that we only started streaming SCOTUS *audio* in the last 5 years

Congrats Max!! And more importantly, congrats to your new clients. Max is the best.

I’m launching my own public affairs consulting practice, Max Levy Strategies! I’ll work with communications, digital, and executive teams to take on big projects, build intuitive tools and processes, and identify profile-raising opportunities. Let's chat and get stuff done: maxlevystrategies.com

Who decided that every nonprofits’ direct-to-camera social videos had to be filmed standing up? I’d just like to have a little chat with them…

The thing about “texted secret war plans to the wrong person” is you can explain exactly what happened using all 2-syllable words and zero acronyms

Is now finally the right moment for the world to remember that @lisaannwalter.bsky.social was the third best celebrity magician in the greatest competition show of our times, Celebracadabra?

Coalition to the court: Administration's reckless action would be catastrophic for public health, businesses, people and communities. View the full statement here: democracyforward.org/updates/challenge-omb-memo

They’re the same photo

Timmy inspiring a twink news cycle every time he’s on a promo tour is iconic tbh