@neighbordave2.bsky.social
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What a strange story. California woman finds a man, allegedly drunk, sleeping on her lawn early in the morning & sends her dad out to move him. The man wakes up & allegedly assaults the (elderly) dad, who shoots him
Turns out the man is off-duty ICE agent David Gonzalez abc7.com/story/off-du...
Turns out the man is off-duty ICE agent David Gonzalez abc7.com/story/off-du...
Off-duty ICE agent shot after assaulting 72-year-old man and his daughter at Fresno home, police say
Authorities say a woman found the ICE agent sleeping on her front lawn.
abc7.com
October 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
What a strange story. California woman finds a man, allegedly drunk, sleeping on her lawn early in the morning & sends her dad out to move him. The man wakes up & allegedly assaults the (elderly) dad, who shoots him
Turns out the man is off-duty ICE agent David Gonzalez abc7.com/story/off-du...
Turns out the man is off-duty ICE agent David Gonzalez abc7.com/story/off-du...
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New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment.
www.nber.org/papers/w35854
www.nber.org/papers/w35854
October 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment.
www.nber.org/papers/w35854
www.nber.org/papers/w35854
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Asked and answered 👀
October 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Asked and answered 👀
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Having long been aware of those tech bros who read my work as utopian porn, where they’ve taken that doesn’t exactly surprise me.
October 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Having long been aware of those tech bros who read my work as utopian porn, where they’ve taken that doesn’t exactly surprise me.
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“Originalism is an incoherent doctrine. It allows you to prove anything. Thus what it amounts to is a ritual invocation of the Founders, gesturing at this or that piece of text, before delivering whatever conclusion was approved on Fox News the night before.”
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-have-no-s...
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-have-no-s...
We Have No Supreme Court
The philosophical incoherence of originalism prevents the Court from performing its core functions as a supreme court.
www.liberalcurrents.com
October 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
“Originalism is an incoherent doctrine. It allows you to prove anything. Thus what it amounts to is a ritual invocation of the Founders, gesturing at this or that piece of text, before delivering whatever conclusion was approved on Fox News the night before.”
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-have-no-s...
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-have-no-s...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“To the extent that the court has put the brakes on the president’s assertions of executive power, it is arguably cleaning up its own mess,” our columnist Jamelle Bouie writes.
“To the extent that the court has put the brakes on the president’s assertions of executive power, it is arguably cleaning up its own mess,” our columnist Jamelle Bouie writes.
Opinion | Why Does Trump Think He Can Act Like a King?
The Supreme Court has had a lot to do with it.
nyti.ms
September 27, 2026 at 2:20 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“To the extent that the court has put the brakes on the president’s assertions of executive power, it is arguably cleaning up its own mess,” our columnist Jamelle Bouie writes.
“To the extent that the court has put the brakes on the president’s assertions of executive power, it is arguably cleaning up its own mess,” our columnist Jamelle Bouie writes.
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NYT has now independently corroborated all the major allegations against Susan Collins in the ProPublica report, including that investigators were prepared to move against her and then Trump intervened to shut it down. This put Trump in a position of exceptional and extortionate leverage over her.
F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2026 at 8:06 PM
NYT has now independently corroborated all the major allegations against Susan Collins in the ProPublica report, including that investigators were prepared to move against her and then Trump intervened to shut it down. This put Trump in a position of exceptional and extortionate leverage over her.
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Happy Labor Day!
Want to rebuild America’s middle class? We need stronger unions and more power in the hands of working people.
Want to rebuild America’s middle class? We need stronger unions and more power in the hands of working people.
September 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Happy Labor Day!
Want to rebuild America’s middle class? We need stronger unions and more power in the hands of working people.
Want to rebuild America’s middle class? We need stronger unions and more power in the hands of working people.
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This corruption is why nothing works for ordinary people.
September 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
This corruption is why nothing works for ordinary people.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Republicans have “worked their way around to forgiving an assault on the peaceful transfer of power and blessing a failed coup attempt,” Frank Bruni writes. “Democratic contortions on policing and pronouns pale in comparison.”
Republicans have “worked their way around to forgiving an assault on the peaceful transfer of power and blessing a failed coup attempt,” Frank Bruni writes. “Democratic contortions on policing and pronouns pale in comparison.”
Opinion | Democrats Have a Trump Card for Attacks On Wokeness
The party that capitulated to Trump has the most to answer for
nyti.ms
August 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Republicans have “worked their way around to forgiving an assault on the peaceful transfer of power and blessing a failed coup attempt,” Frank Bruni writes. “Democratic contortions on policing and pronouns pale in comparison.”
Republicans have “worked their way around to forgiving an assault on the peaceful transfer of power and blessing a failed coup attempt,” Frank Bruni writes. “Democratic contortions on policing and pronouns pale in comparison.”
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“A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace, according to a new preprint study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.”
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
Universal Health Coverage Could Save $1 Trillion and 114,000 Lives Every Year, Yale Study Projects
A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it
ysph.yale.edu
August 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
“A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace, according to a new preprint study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.”
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
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"Scaling back the exercise is, of course, an insane decision, which does nothing but hurt an ally, and tempt an adversary to think—correctly—that American leadership is feckless."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Will Make South Korea Pay For His Iran Humiliation
His rage is driving him to make irrational policy choices.
www.theatlantic.com
August 17, 2026 at 2:28 AM
"Scaling back the exercise is, of course, an insane decision, which does nothing but hurt an ally, and tempt an adversary to think—correctly—that American leadership is feckless."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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If you or someone you know was affected by the eastern Washington wildfires, help is available now. The federal approval lets pharmacies speed medication refills, allows home health services in shelters and hotels, and waives some pre-authorizations.
Governor Ferguson announces federal public health emergency for communities impacted by wildfires
OLYMPIA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approved Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's request to declare a Public Health Emergency for devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington, expanding access
www.kxly.com
August 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
If you or someone you know was affected by the eastern Washington wildfires, help is available now. The federal approval lets pharmacies speed medication refills, allows home health services in shelters and hotels, and waives some pre-authorizations.
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The Disaster Assistance Center opens today at noon at Shadle Park High School to help wildfire survivors. Hours: noon–6 p.m. today; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Staff and nonprofits will answer questions and provide recovery assistance.
Disaster assistance center opens today for fire victims in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The disaster assistance center opens today at Shadle Park High School to help residents recover from the recent wildfire. The center will operate from noon to 6
www.kxly.com
August 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Disaster Assistance Center opens today at noon at Shadle Park High School to help wildfire survivors. Hours: noon–6 p.m. today; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Staff and nonprofits will answer questions and provide recovery assistance.
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The American Dream has become an American Nightmare.
It’s too expensive to buy a home.
It’s too expensive to get married and have kids.
It’s too expensive to retire comfortably.
The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.
It’s too expensive to buy a home.
It’s too expensive to get married and have kids.
It’s too expensive to retire comfortably.
The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.
August 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The American Dream has become an American Nightmare.
It’s too expensive to buy a home.
It’s too expensive to get married and have kids.
It’s too expensive to retire comfortably.
The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.
It’s too expensive to buy a home.
It’s too expensive to get married and have kids.
It’s too expensive to retire comfortably.
The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.
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If you or someone you know is trying to navigate life after losing everything in the Spokane Area Fires, the Spokane City Council says there is an insurance informational session coming up.
Insurance info session at Shadle Park High School for Spokane fire victims
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you or someone you know is trying to navigate life after losing everything in the Spokane Area Fires, the Spokane City Council says there is an
www.kxly.com
August 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If you or someone you know is trying to navigate life after losing everything in the Spokane Area Fires, the Spokane City Council says there is an insurance informational session coming up.
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The war in Iran has shown that Trump’s inability to perceive reality has become truly dangerous. Iran is a disaster, but Trump’s irrationality could create other, even more perilous situations.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump’s Irrationality Is Dangerous
The president’s recent rant is a sign of serious dysfunction in the Oval Office.
www.theatlantic.com
August 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The war in Iran has shown that Trump’s inability to perceive reality has become truly dangerous. Iran is a disaster, but Trump’s irrationality could create other, even more perilous situations.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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During a contentious interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several claims about COVID-19, vaccines and measles. Here are some of the statements that were factually inaccurate.
A Doctor Fact-Checks HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CNN Interview
A public health expert fact checks RFK Jr.'s recent contentious interview on CNN with facts on vaccines, COVID-19 and measles.
www.forbes.com
August 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
During a contentious interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several claims about COVID-19, vaccines and measles. Here are some of the statements that were factually inaccurate.
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"[Ross] Douthat’s hire sends a clear message," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.
"He may not be a TV guy, an investigative guy, or even a news guy – but he is one of America’s best-known conservative opinion journalists... that’s the credential that seems to matter most."
"He may not be a TV guy, an investigative guy, or even a news guy – but he is one of America’s best-known conservative opinion journalists... that’s the credential that seems to matter most."
No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan
The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadership
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
"[Ross] Douthat’s hire sends a clear message," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.
"He may not be a TV guy, an investigative guy, or even a news guy – but he is one of America’s best-known conservative opinion journalists... that’s the credential that seems to matter most."
"He may not be a TV guy, an investigative guy, or even a news guy – but he is one of America’s best-known conservative opinion journalists... that’s the credential that seems to matter most."
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Jon Stewart on the WH Correspondents' Dinner: "It shouldn't ever happen... You can celebrate the First Amendment without asking your opponent in that fight what he thinks. You know what he thinks."
July 28, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Jon Stewart on the WH Correspondents' Dinner: "It shouldn't ever happen... You can celebrate the First Amendment without asking your opponent in that fight what he thinks. You know what he thinks."
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“Tonight’s Presidential Hour of Hate is brought to you by the good people of General Motors.
Whether you hate transgender kids or are just a garden variety white supremacist, GM is there for you!”
Whether you hate transgender kids or are just a garden variety white supremacist, GM is there for you!”
GM CEO Mary Barra is introducing Trump at his rally. Something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a vehicle anytime soon.
July 27, 2026 at 8:56 PM
“Tonight’s Presidential Hour of Hate is brought to you by the good people of General Motors.
Whether you hate transgender kids or are just a garden variety white supremacist, GM is there for you!”
Whether you hate transgender kids or are just a garden variety white supremacist, GM is there for you!”
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Five Questions with @vinguptamd.bsky.social It actually took us extra questions. Because public health needs to be on the front burner right now.
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Five Questions with Dr. Vin Gupta
What the hell is happening to public health?
open.substack.com
July 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Five Questions with @vinguptamd.bsky.social It actually took us extra questions. Because public health needs to be on the front burner right now.
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...