I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

My kid is at the heart of this campaign. The next decade will shape his childhood and the childhood’s of all our kids when it comes to the neighborhoods they call home, the air they breathe, and the opportunities they can count on.

to me, the “column” is less a form than an opportunity (and a challenge). you’re telling me i have as much space as i’d like to make an argument about anything i’d like to an audience inclined to pay close attention? well let’s see if they’ll read 2000 words on democratic legitimacy. (gift link)

“.. The President even said his recommendations were ‘based on what I feel.’ It was reckless guidance from a man with no medical training, delivered from the nation’s most powerful podium.” @craigspencer.bsky.social time.com/7319680/crai...

Returning Jesus Christ Downed By U.S. Missile Defense 30,000 Feet Before Making Landfall

Good options: *BBC News / BBC World Service *Deutsche Welle (DW News) *France 24 *Al Jazeera *The Associated Press (although U.S.-based...it operates globally and is widely regarded as a fact/reporting wire service more than opinion.) *Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty *CBC News (Canada)

“.. Iger hasn’t just abandoned its biggest star. He’s signaled that .. Disney will play ball with the government, even if it means jeopardizing its credibility, alienating its audience, and putting the very principle of free speech at risk.” @passantino.bsky.social www.status.news/p/bob-iger-j...

Not just Unpopular! He's also the Most Unworthy-Unqualified-Unethical-Uneducated-Unprepared-Undemocratic-Unfortunate-Unhinged-Unjust-Unread-Unappealing-Unconscionable-Untrustworthy-Unscrupulous-Unstable-Unbearable-Unlikable-Unreliable-Unsound & Unctuous President in Modern American History. 🇺🇸 🙄

Andor, a Disney+ show about resisting fascism, just won 5 Emmys. Three days later, the network caved to it.

#TheMiddleMile 👀

“.. I fear it will turn the military from being an apolitical institution to being a political one.” @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Last week, this cartoon was actual. Now it is more-true. Next week it will be more truer.

OK, I’ll admit it: Envying Brazil its seemingly principled Supreme Court wasn’t on my bingo card. Like, not ever. apnews.com/article/braz...

This protest sign in South Korea says everything about US efforts to lure foreign manufacturing investment. 🤡 @apnews.com

“.. Their roundup and the .. video showing some Korean workers shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists have caused public outrage and a sense of betrayal in South Korea, a key U.S. ally.” @apnews.com #Hyundai apnews.com/article/sout...

NEW: No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way. That's what Ezra Klein said. We can condemn this heinous assassination but also recognize that with his 2020 election denialism and extremist rhetoric, Kirk built his movement with falsehoods and in a wrong and divisive manner.

We can be morally outraged by an assassination and at the same time acknowledge that Charlie Kirk’s racism and misogyny were immoral. Whitewashing his behavior and beliefs betrays the collective by masking how we got to this place in America.

“Kirk & I were on different sides of most political arguments. We were on the same side of the continued possibility of American politics.” So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.

At least 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish air space last night. This was not an accidental breach or a mistake.

What's the opposite of sending healing vibes someone's way?

"Ashli Babbitt was a grown ass adult who made a series of conscious, ill-advised decisions to engage in treasonous behavior, and she got exactly what she deserved. She was a traitor. She was a threat to national security. There is no nuance needed here."

“.. democracy often erodes slowly at first .. But with each concession, autocrats become bolder.. and reversal becomes harder. Responses that, early on, can feel pragmatic—waiting it out, remaining silent, cutting a deal—only embolden ..” @dziblatt.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/germany/hitl...

🎶 Sing along if ya like 🤭🤣🐥

Corporate statism, to quote the WSJ editorial page

“… and rarely does it end well.”

Opinion | Jeanine Pirro is plenty sober enough to serve as the US Attorney for DC. by Pete Hegseth

Yeah JD, we remember. We will never forget your boss was best friends with the guy who ran a literal child sex trafficking ring. And then that guy was "silenced" forever. And now we will just not talk about anything else until they... #ReleaseThe_EPSTEIN_Files

JPMORGAN, on why it now sees four Fed cuts: “.. The slide in private payroll growth below a 1%ar over the past three months is a development rarely seen outside of periods in which the economy is sliding into or moving out of a recession. .. a stall speed alert has been sounded.” 👀

Erasing history

Epstein victims lawyer Spencer Kuvin: "We now know from the words of the President himself that Virginia was right all along, and that she was trafficked out of Mar-a-Lago.”

When they go low, we kick dirt in their eyes.

Tearing down the East Wing of the White House in order to build a very tacky, gaudy ballroom makes me think the 🍊💩doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. Spending millions on such a ridiculous endeavor while taking health care away from millions is unconscionable.

I can’t stress this enough These rates are the result of magic “math” And they’re being done on the whim of a guy who doesn’t understand how the global economy works.

Virginia Giuffre’s brother: I think we were shocked by it—especially the use of the term “stolen.” Because she’s not an object. She’s a person. Someone who was recruited at Mar-a-Lago—his property… it just kind of makes us wonder… how much he knew

Pocket rescissions…aren’t a thing

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

This turtle on a skateboard has brought me great joy @gentlem.bsky.social @dynavox.bsky.social

Huh. I wonder if this will help him “resolve a civil fraud case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ..” 🤡 @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/t...

“Now with MechaHitler!” 🤡 @electrek.co $TSLA electrek.co/2025/07/10/e...

The economy got half a percentage point smaller last quarter

Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.

Bury historical facts? Contradict science? These signs are shameful Secretary Doug Burgum Do not rewrite history and science, learn from it and actually make the USA a better place 🌊🌊 www.npca.org/articles/928... Make Them Hear You · National Parks Conservation Association

Mic drop.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Any reflection on your #uncommitted #leaveitblank movement and how it made life worse for #Palestinians?

“Yep, that’s a Tesla robotaxi driving on the wrong side of the road…” www.theverge.com/tesla/691061...

We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.

Elon threatening to just leave people on the ISS is making a pretty good case for why you nationalize your space program!

A Haiku: You deserve better You should download Firefox now Five more syllables

If a Muslim in the US publicly called for a missile strike on a famous celebrity activist onboard a civilian ship or plane, the FBI would be investigating them for terrorism. But a rich white guy gets to incite violence without any consequences 🤷🏽‍♂️👇🏽