“To me, what’s most striking about the speech is the fantasy world in which [he] has cocooned himself—w/no modesty, he depicts himself as a brilliant peacemaker worthy of a Nobel Prize(or maybe 7), an economic genius & someone who’s right about everything.” glennkessler.substack.com/p/trumps-un-...

Watch @naomiaklein.bsky.social open the Long Arc of Fascism teach-in by challenging the conventional, narrow understanding of fascism, particularly the idea that it is a uniquely European phenomenon that began in the 1920s or ’30s and was defeated in 1945. @ccms-sfu.bsky.social

The sleeping giant is awakening open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

my mom took tylenol when she was pregnant, which made me super focused on menswear and now i have a million followers on twitter

“Stand up. Say NO!” They want authoritarianism, but they don’t have authoritarianism. Let’s Keep it that Way!

“If humor makes ppl think [his] abuses are just another show that’ll eventually go away, it’s counterproductive. It’s important for comedy about [him] to be truth-telling - to avoid depicting him as an amusing cartoon character & instead expose him as a toxic force… open.substack.com/pub/stopthep...

Magical Terry has curated a helluva reading list as well!

#DisneyAdults out here containing multitudes!

the revolution will not be televised (they canceled their subscriptions)

Checks n Balances: Former guardrail Courts: Current guardrail States: Final guardrail #WayToGoWA

“In America today, I’m far more concerned about Republicans transitioning into Nazis.”

“The Lying King”

Authoritarian playbook isn't new, and it’s all in Project 2025 Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, breaks them down: 1️⃣ Delegitimize the press 2️⃣ Politicize the elite & institutions 3️⃣ Co-opt the military & police 4️⃣ Quash dissent 5️⃣ Scapegoat the "other" 6️⃣ Undermine elections 7️⃣ Rewrite the laws

“They’re committing crimes against humanity there!”

“of those who do not obey”

Thank you @ameracadpeds.bsky.social for stepping up and filling the gap during this critical time for the health of our children

“This [mafia govt] is adding $100K to the existing H-1Bvisa app fee, taking aim at a prog that’s used to attract HIGHLY SKILLED workers to the U.S.[🥭Mussolini] signed an E.O. adding the new fee & barring H-1B workers from entering, unless they’ve made the $100K pymt.” www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h...

While we're all distracted by the domestic sideshow, Trump is sending the military out to kill people he says are "terrorists", in violation of US and international law. No wonder people at the Pentagon are checking in with their lawyers. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Correction: War IS the Answer

Defend Public Health’s Press Release on RFK Jr.’s ACIP. “I have never personally witnessed more dangerous misinformation presented at a putative scientific meeting in my entire life”. -Me

I like this. Since under RFK Jr, Covid shots are now for people with underlying conditions that put them at risk, Michigan’s chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian states that not having the most recent Covid shot constitutes such an underlying condition. www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...

"Every time I listen to a lawyer-trained representative saying we should criminalize free speech in some way, I think to myself, that law school failed." Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Speak up. Speak out. Don’t let the bastards grind us down!

Breaking News: Eleven Democratic elected officials were arrested in New York City after demanding access to ICE’s migrant detention cells.

hey so this is insane

I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".

The Comedians in the Coal Mine open.substack.com/pub/newyorkc...

“The list includes American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, whose munitions were used in Gaza, Chinese co. Hikvision, which is a world leader in facial recognition tech, & the American software manufacturer Palantir, which provides services to the Israeli army… www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...

See how this works?

Straight Up, T-O!

It is a very human temptation to tell ourselves stories to try to calm the fear as United States is being destroyed from within. Our rights are being taken away from us. Do not look away. It’s happening. The United States is in mortal danger.

“The more power we give this admin, the harder it will be to dislodge.Our democracy depends on “F*ck you, make me.”

“They responded by proving him completely correct.

EXCLUSIVE: A summary of possible CDC funding based on the President’s Budget, the House markup, and the Senate markup. Red: programs Trump wants entirely slashed. Yellow: programs Trump requested substantial cuts. Blue: flat or increased funding. What does all this mean? 🧵

“…and the children, who have died under his watch. I think he should resign.”

“So are you telling me the HHS sec failed to even give you a courtesy call, upon learning that employees had been shot at?”

OMFG “In case he’s mistaken that he was mistaken.”

KAINE: Were you instructed by the secretary of HHS to not speak to senators? MONAREZ: I was instructed to not speak directly to senators KAINE: So Senate-confirmed CDC director instructed not to speak to senators

“When you have reduced viral load, you will have reduced transmission.”

former CDC official Dr. Houry: "I first learned that the secretary had changed our CDC covid vaccine guidance on an X social media post. CDC scientists have still not seen the scientific data or justification for this change. That is not gold standard science."

Way to read the room, Searchlight! Not to mention, the resounding nomination of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. The enthusiasm is palpable. Giving more institute than searchlight.

“Dr. Monarez: “Preventable diseases will return. I believe that we will have our children harmed for things that we know they do not need to be harmed by.”

Reminder: When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy. https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/16/headlines/billionaire_larry_ellison_could_add_tiktok_to_media_empire_as_us_and_china_reach_deal

We tolerate speech we disagree with, even speech that we find horrific, in order to protect our own right to speak.” open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

“Is [Mango Mussolini] cleverly, methodically attacking the foundation and pillars of free government with cunning and guile? Or is he a madman whose danger lies in his recklessness? How should we reconcile these two versions of [him]?” www.thebulwark.com?utm_source=n...