Adam Ross 🌈⚖️🇺🇸
@adamross.me
Tech attorney + storyteller featured on The Moth podcast. Exploring politics, culture, and our very strange times.
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Adam Ross 🌈⚖️🇺🇸
@adamross.me
· Jun 9
In 1996, I ran for office as a gay Republican. It did not go as expected.
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
Live streaming a firing squad? The devolution will be televised.
October 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Live streaming a firing squad? The devolution will be televised.
How convenient that an American president who has long expressed interest in withdrawing U.S. forces from Europe now has an excuse to do exactly that.
October 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
How convenient that an American president who has long expressed interest in withdrawing U.S. forces from Europe now has an excuse to do exactly that.
“Execution survivor.” Words you never want to see together in a headline.
October 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
“Execution survivor.” Words you never want to see together in a headline.
There’s a lot going on in the world, but right now it’s a perfect fall evening in the PNW—courtesy of “Eternité” by Croquet Club and Mother Nature.
October 1, 2026 at 3:43 AM
There’s a lot going on in the world, but right now it’s a perfect fall evening in the PNW—courtesy of “Eternité” by Croquet Club and Mother Nature.
Yes, we have no cookies.
September 21, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Yes, we have no cookies.
Mountain’s out, as we’re required to say in the PNW. (But really, why wouldn’t you?)
September 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Mountain’s out, as we’re required to say in the PNW. (But really, why wouldn’t you?)
Not to brag—but I knew there was some fascist shit coming when Ronald Reagan started testing our physical fitness in elementary school.
August 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Not to brag—but I knew there was some fascist shit coming when Ronald Reagan started testing our physical fitness in elementary school.
August 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Happy Pride, Portland! 🌈
July 18, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Happy Pride, Portland! 🌈
In 1996, I ran for office as a gay Republican. It did not go as expected.
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
June 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
In 1996, I ran for office as a gay Republican. It did not go as expected.
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
I just posted a story that I told at The Moth about what I discovered in that race here: youtu.be/NXpO0Pfh3to
My husband knows I’ve been feeling a little down thanks to our Pacific Northwest winter—not to mention the steady rise of fascism in America.
So he made this chicken pot pie and it’s just what the seasonal-affective-disorder doctor ordered.
That said, I remain very concerned about the fascism. 🥺
So he made this chicken pot pie and it’s just what the seasonal-affective-disorder doctor ordered.
That said, I remain very concerned about the fascism. 🥺
February 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
My husband knows I’ve been feeling a little down thanks to our Pacific Northwest winter—not to mention the steady rise of fascism in America.
So he made this chicken pot pie and it’s just what the seasonal-affective-disorder doctor ordered.
That said, I remain very concerned about the fascism. 🥺
So he made this chicken pot pie and it’s just what the seasonal-affective-disorder doctor ordered.
That said, I remain very concerned about the fascism. 🥺
Reposted by Adam Ross 🌈⚖️🇺🇸
Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Since the average American won’t live 50 more years after 25, who exactly are these mortgages for?
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
P.S. Even if 50-year mortgages become “conforming,” the monthly payment on a $500k loan at 6.75% is only about $200 lower than a 30-year at 6.5%—but you’d pay roughly double the interest over time.
Reposted by Adam Ross 🌈⚖️🇺🇸
And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.
Epstein Shutdown.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
And Johnson didn’t even need a Reichstag fire to clear the building.
Undeclared martial law in three screenshots.
P.S. We’ve already gotten used to it. 🥺
P.S. We’ve already gotten used to it. 🥺
October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Undeclared martial law in three screenshots.
P.S. We’ve already gotten used to it. 🥺
P.S. We’ve already gotten used to it. 🥺
What the f’ is seeing a movie in 4D?
You mean they aren’t going to play every frame simultaneously?!
You mean they aren’t going to play every frame simultaneously?!
October 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What the f’ is seeing a movie in 4D?
You mean they aren’t going to play every frame simultaneously?!
You mean they aren’t going to play every frame simultaneously?!
As I’d worried, Republicans let Democrats filibuster their own budget bill on purpose… setting them up to take the blame for everything that followed, including the layoffs Republicans already had planned.
Not everyone will believe the GOP’s narrative here. But the optics are clear.
Not everyone will believe the GOP’s narrative here. But the optics are clear.
October 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
As I’d worried, Republicans let Democrats filibuster their own budget bill on purpose… setting them up to take the blame for everything that followed, including the layoffs Republicans already had planned.
Not everyone will believe the GOP’s narrative here. But the optics are clear.
Not everyone will believe the GOP’s narrative here. But the optics are clear.
Hey, if it feels good… right?
October 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Hey, if it feels good… right?
MAGA Brownshirts showing up at Portland’s ICE protest last night chanting about Kirk’s death marks a significant but predictable turn in the scripted Project 2025 meta-narrative—one that I’m afraid will play out in Blue cities across America in the weeks and months ahead.
October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
MAGA Brownshirts showing up at Portland’s ICE protest last night chanting about Kirk’s death marks a significant but predictable turn in the scripted Project 2025 meta-narrative—one that I’m afraid will play out in Blue cities across America in the weeks and months ahead.
Trump didn’t even need to appeal yesterday’s order blocking his federalization of the Oregon National Guard. He just grabbed them from California. He’s got 50 states to freely choose from, but he picked California to rub it in.
California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.
apnews.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Trump didn’t even need to appeal yesterday’s order blocking his federalization of the Oregon National Guard. He just grabbed them from California. He’s got 50 states to freely choose from, but he picked California to rub it in.
Reposted by Adam Ross 🌈⚖️🇺🇸
As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As NPR found in Memphis, many well-meaning Americans wouldn’t mind “a touch” of fascism to clean up their streets. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll earlier this week found 52% support Trump deploying the National Guard in cities to fight crime.
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
But fascism never stops at just “a touch.”
Portland’s naked bike ride protest could spotlight the deployment of National Guard troops into Blue cities. But it could also create viral videos of federal agents dragging naked “Antifa” protesters off their bikes for the administration to blast on Fox News and Truth Social. Stay tuned!
Emergency naked bike ride planned amid Portland troop deployment
After President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, the Portland World Naked Bike Ride said Wednesday the group is planning an emergency ride in protest.
www.koin.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Portland’s naked bike ride protest could spotlight the deployment of National Guard troops into Blue cities. But it could also create viral videos of federal agents dragging naked “Antifa” protesters off their bikes for the administration to blast on Fox News and Truth Social. Stay tuned!
Could there be a more fitting image of religion in America today than a man carry the burden of the cross on wheels?
At least I now understand why they’re called “holy rollers”.
At least I now understand why they’re called “holy rollers”.
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Could there be a more fitting image of religion in America today than a man carry the burden of the cross on wheels?
At least I now understand why they’re called “holy rollers”.
At least I now understand why they’re called “holy rollers”.
The moment in the group message thread when you forgot “The Rapture” is playing at the music festival.
Anyways, everyone meet up at the chicken tomorrow! 🐓
Anyways, everyone meet up at the chicken tomorrow! 🐓
September 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The moment in the group message thread when you forgot “The Rapture” is playing at the music festival.
Anyways, everyone meet up at the chicken tomorrow! 🐓
Anyways, everyone meet up at the chicken tomorrow! 🐓