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Mickey Hawk
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· Aug 9
Welcome to Extortionland!
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Heartbreak in Springfield, Ohio. Please read this important reporting. It all begins with big lies and it ends with ethnic cleansing and deaths for which we must not only mourn but feel ashamed.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
A Reckoning in Springfield
A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.
www.theatlantic.com
October 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Heartbreak in Springfield, Ohio. Please read this important reporting. It all begins with big lies and it ends with ethnic cleansing and deaths for which we must not only mourn but feel ashamed.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Just to be clear, this isn't much different from what he wrote in Dobbs. To which Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan aptly responded: "This is to ignore as judges what we know as men and women. The interests women have in Roe and Casey are perfectly, viscerally concrete." [2]
www.supremecourt.gov
October 5, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Just to be clear, this isn't much different from what he wrote in Dobbs. To which Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan aptly responded: "This is to ignore as judges what we know as men and women. The interests women have in Roe and Casey are perfectly, viscerally concrete." [2]
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Not yet 11am and I've been tagged in multiple nice posts about The Originalism Trap, this is an exciting morning for me
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October 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Not yet 11am and I've been tagged in multiple nice posts about The Originalism Trap, this is an exciting morning for me
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
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On the insanity of the "medicalized" facade of the death penalty with @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social and SCOTUS versus all environmental protections, ever, with @whitehouse.senate.gov. Another non-curtainraiser show.
Cruel and Unusual, Bought and Paid For
Podcast Episode · Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · October 3 · 1h 12m
podcasts.apple.com
October 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
On the insanity of the "medicalized" facade of the death penalty with @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social and SCOTUS versus all environmental protections, ever, with @whitehouse.senate.gov. Another non-curtainraiser show.
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Calling all fans of romance novels and democracy! Join today’s phone bank party with mega-popular romance podcast Fated Mates — we will be calling Ohio voters to get out the vote for Sherrod Brown.
Romance Saves Democracy Phone Bank Party #3 · Indivisible
Attention Romancelandia! It's time to put all the hope, love and joy that romance novels give you into our next Fated States event!
Join Jen and Sarah, hosts of the Fated Mates Podcast, and special g...
www.mobilize.us
October 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Calling all fans of romance novels and democracy! Join today’s phone bank party with mega-popular romance podcast Fated Mates — we will be calling Ohio voters to get out the vote for Sherrod Brown.
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Economic growth should mean more than giving taxpayer dollars to billionaires, corporations, and special interests.
It should mean supporting small businesses, investing in our workforce, and creating good-paying jobs that allow Ohioans to build a life right here at home.
It should mean supporting small businesses, investing in our workforce, and creating good-paying jobs that allow Ohioans to build a life right here at home.
October 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Economic growth should mean more than giving taxpayer dollars to billionaires, corporations, and special interests.
It should mean supporting small businesses, investing in our workforce, and creating good-paying jobs that allow Ohioans to build a life right here at home.
It should mean supporting small businesses, investing in our workforce, and creating good-paying jobs that allow Ohioans to build a life right here at home.
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Funny how their “originalism” dissipates when there’s a Republican/billionaire imperative at stake.
I don’t think “originally” corporations were people, or presidents had immunity, or agencies couldn’t make “major” rules, or Congress couldn’t set terms of office.
What a joke.
I don’t think “originally” corporations were people, or presidents had immunity, or agencies couldn’t make “major” rules, or Congress couldn’t set terms of office.
What a joke.
Opinion | Justice Samuel Alito: Even Originalists Make Mistakes
An interpretive method disciplines the decision-making process, but it doesn’t free judges of the need to exercise judgment.
www.wsj.com
October 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Funny how their “originalism” dissipates when there’s a Republican/billionaire imperative at stake.
I don’t think “originally” corporations were people, or presidents had immunity, or agencies couldn’t make “major” rules, or Congress couldn’t set terms of office.
What a joke.
I don’t think “originally” corporations were people, or presidents had immunity, or agencies couldn’t make “major” rules, or Congress couldn’t set terms of office.
What a joke.
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Mamdani holds Sliwa's hand so he doesn't faint getting a flu shot.
No wonder the right wing media has stopped talking about our Scary Radical Mayor.
No wonder the right wing media has stopped talking about our Scary Radical Mayor.
October 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Mamdani holds Sliwa's hand so he doesn't faint getting a flu shot.
No wonder the right wing media has stopped talking about our Scary Radical Mayor.
No wonder the right wing media has stopped talking about our Scary Radical Mayor.
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It appears that the National Guard shot and killed an unarmed man (in the back).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
The report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest.
www.bbc.com
October 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
It appears that the National Guard shot and killed an unarmed man (in the back).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Quiz question. Why are people staying in their jobs longer?
A) They fear they can't find another job in a tough economy.
or
B) They know Republicans keep making Obamacare more expensive, so they feel chained to their current job for the health insurance.
or
C) They think their boss is just super.
A) They fear they can't find another job in a tough economy.
or
B) They know Republicans keep making Obamacare more expensive, so they feel chained to their current job for the health insurance.
or
C) They think their boss is just super.
Trump Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling: "We're seeing people staying in their jobs longer now ... we're seeing people very happy where they are in their jobs because employers are doing better."
October 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Quiz question. Why are people staying in their jobs longer?
A) They fear they can't find another job in a tough economy.
or
B) They know Republicans keep making Obamacare more expensive, so they feel chained to their current job for the health insurance.
or
C) They think their boss is just super.
A) They fear they can't find another job in a tough economy.
or
B) They know Republicans keep making Obamacare more expensive, so they feel chained to their current job for the health insurance.
or
C) They think their boss is just super.
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New from @datahistorian.bsky.social at Can We Still Govern?: The Trump administration's "radical proposal" to alter the Census would add a citizenship question, exclude non-citizens for Congressional calculations, and remove questions about race/ethnicity. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-2030-c...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-2030-c...
The 2030 Census is in Trouble
Trump wants to add a citizenship question and ban questions on race
donmoynihan.substack.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
New from @datahistorian.bsky.social at Can We Still Govern?: The Trump administration's "radical proposal" to alter the Census would add a citizenship question, exclude non-citizens for Congressional calculations, and remove questions about race/ethnicity. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-2030-c...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-2030-c...
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I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of the National Security Leaders for America.
October 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of the National Security Leaders for America.
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Anne Applebaum has been right about a lot of things and this is one.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
MAGA Is Making the World Safe for Corruption
Far-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction.
www.theatlantic.com
September 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Anne Applebaum has been right about a lot of things and this is one.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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Warm up for the #CBJ season opener, vs. Buffalo at the Nationwide Arena Thursday night, with the newest Jacket. Winger Matthew Knies will be playing on an all-Big Ten line with Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson. #bigtenhockey
youtu.be/sy534Gs21Qo
youtu.be/sy534Gs21Qo
The new guy: Matthew Knies after his first practice with Columbus
YouTube video by The Disrespected
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September 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Warm up for the #CBJ season opener, vs. Buffalo at the Nationwide Arena Thursday night, with the newest Jacket. Winger Matthew Knies will be playing on an all-Big Ten line with Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson. #bigtenhockey
youtu.be/sy534Gs21Qo
youtu.be/sy534Gs21Qo
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Warm up for the #CBJ season opener, vs. Buffalo at the Nationwied Arena Thursday night, with Zach Werenski.
youtu.be/UW4W97MmsXU
youtu.be/UW4W97MmsXU
Columbus D Zach Norris Werenski on rotating alternate captains
YouTube video by The Disrespected
youtu.be
September 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Warm up for the #CBJ season opener, vs. Buffalo at the Nationwied Arena Thursday night, with Zach Werenski.
youtu.be/UW4W97MmsXU
youtu.be/UW4W97MmsXU
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Warm up for the #CBJ season-opener - vs. Buffalo at the Nationwide Arena tomorrow night - with coach Rick Bowness.
youtu.be/bLJsL-2vNI8
youtu.be/bLJsL-2vNI8
Columbus coach Rick Bowness: No "C" this season; "A"s will rotate
YouTube video by The Disrespected
youtu.be
September 30, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Warm up for the #CBJ season-opener - vs. Buffalo at the Nationwide Arena tomorrow night - with coach Rick Bowness.
youtu.be/bLJsL-2vNI8
youtu.be/bLJsL-2vNI8
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This is so brilliant. Uncommon.
There is a moment at the very very end of Abdul El-Sayed's podcast with Ezra Klein (book recommendation section) where he talks about the idea of "speaking truth to pain" and this will be staying with me for an extremely long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
September 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
This is so brilliant. Uncommon.
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Trump will not be held accountable for his illegal commercials. But it is still important that we recognize the commercials as illegal. There. Are. FOUR. Lights.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
PSA: Trump Continues To Commit Crimes
While the president is unlikely to face any consequences for his patently illegal, taxpayer-funded ads, it’s essential to remember he should.
www.thenation.com
September 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Trump will not be held accountable for his illegal commercials. But it is still important that we recognize the commercials as illegal. There. Are. FOUR. Lights.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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What's fun about this whole contretemps and why it's worth watching again is how smirky Schmitt starts out - this is going to be his big moment – and how honest a puzzled Smith comes off, and how sharp Klobuchar was to quickly figure out the basic mistake. And then how pissy Schmitt gets at her.
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡
Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong.
Here's the whole sequence:
Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong.
Here's the whole sequence:
September 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
What's fun about this whole contretemps and why it's worth watching again is how smirky Schmitt starts out - this is going to be his big moment – and how honest a puzzled Smith comes off, and how sharp Klobuchar was to quickly figure out the basic mistake. And then how pissy Schmitt gets at her.
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Mussolini and his regime went about not only controlling the government but every aspect of Italian society. He also plastered his image on everything and cultivated a macho, aggressive strongman image.
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
September 29, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Mussolini and his regime went about not only controlling the government but every aspect of Italian society. He also plastered his image on everything and cultivated a macho, aggressive strongman image.
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
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The difference, it seems to me, is that the new term implies that AI is inherently superior to human brainpower. Something approaching the divine, rather than flawed software that doesn't know how many fingers we have.
United States President Donald Trump issues executive order instructing federal government agencies to "use the terms 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' in place of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' and will not acknowledge the usage of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' in any applicable setting."
Inaugurating The Era Of Super Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they ...
www.whitehouse.gov
September 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The difference, it seems to me, is that the new term implies that AI is inherently superior to human brainpower. Something approaching the divine, rather than flawed software that doesn't know how many fingers we have.
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Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order.
Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
September 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order.
Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
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And once again, real harms imposed on real people must be set aside until after real damage is done in order to privilege the unproven right of Trump to impose those harms
September 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
And once again, real harms imposed on real people must be set aside until after real damage is done in order to privilege the unproven right of Trump to impose those harms
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I don’t own individual stocks, and I won’t own them as governor.
The only thing I am invested in is lowering costs for Ohioans. Vivek Ramaswamy has over $5 million invested in the data center industry and millions more in many other industries that Ohio’s governor would be in charge of regulating.
The only thing I am invested in is lowering costs for Ohioans. Vivek Ramaswamy has over $5 million invested in the data center industry and millions more in many other industries that Ohio’s governor would be in charge of regulating.
September 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I don’t own individual stocks, and I won’t own them as governor.
The only thing I am invested in is lowering costs for Ohioans. Vivek Ramaswamy has over $5 million invested in the data center industry and millions more in many other industries that Ohio’s governor would be in charge of regulating.
The only thing I am invested in is lowering costs for Ohioans. Vivek Ramaswamy has over $5 million invested in the data center industry and millions more in many other industries that Ohio’s governor would be in charge of regulating.