K. Hogsett
@katerb295.bsky.social
International Relations, Russian (BA) & Global Security (MA)
Writer. Plebeian philosopher. Dog trainer.
Substack @khog524
Writer. Plebeian philosopher. Dog trainer.
Substack @khog524
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New in PN: Retire in peace
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
Retire in peace
McConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go.
www.publicnotice.co
September 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
New in PN: Retire in peace
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
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the fun thing and problem with Rumors is that it proves you can, in fact, make art good enough to completely justify your life as a messy drug-addled maniac
July 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM
the fun thing and problem with Rumors is that it proves you can, in fact, make art good enough to completely justify your life as a messy drug-addled maniac
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to hear Trump tell it, American elections were completely corrupted while he was president and he was helpless to stop it, then they were cleaned up by Biden ahead of Trump's victory in 2024, and now that Trump is president again they are once again becoming third world caliber
July 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
to hear Trump tell it, American elections were completely corrupted while he was president and he was helpless to stop it, then they were cleaned up by Biden ahead of Trump's victory in 2024, and now that Trump is president again they are once again becoming third world caliber
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Trump Accounts contain two ideas: a temporary giveaway for babies and a permanent tax break.
The first got the headlines. The second may matter more.
This week’s Diving In unpacks who really benefits: newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/what-the-w...
The first got the headlines. The second may matter more.
This week’s Diving In unpacks who really benefits: newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/what-the-w...
What the White House Isn't Telling You About Trump Accounts
Watch now | The $1,000 giveaway is hiding a permanent tax break for the already-wealthy
newsletter.platypuseconomics.com
July 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Trump Accounts contain two ideas: a temporary giveaway for babies and a permanent tax break.
The first got the headlines. The second may matter more.
This week’s Diving In unpacks who really benefits: newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/what-the-w...
The first got the headlines. The second may matter more.
This week’s Diving In unpacks who really benefits: newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/what-the-w...
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That Claude ad made me very angry.
July 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
That Claude ad made me very angry.
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Haaland is yet more evidence that the joy in sporting comes from collecting dangerous mutants and letting them loose on each other
July 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Haaland is yet more evidence that the joy in sporting comes from collecting dangerous mutants and letting them loose on each other
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For those just finding out about the questionable ethics of FIFA, they were the subject of an exhibit at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas in 2015.
July 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
For those just finding out about the questionable ethics of FIFA, they were the subject of an exhibit at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas in 2015.
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There's a lot of bad things in this world, dude. Like fucking skunks, dude?! Hell no. Scratching your eye but it's still fucking itchy, dude?! Hell no. Like getting paid not a lot of money, dude
For fucking working?! Hell no. But Cape Verde at the fucking World Cup dude?! Hell yeah, hell yeah bro
For fucking working?! Hell no. But Cape Verde at the fucking World Cup dude?! Hell yeah, hell yeah bro
July 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
There's a lot of bad things in this world, dude. Like fucking skunks, dude?! Hell no. Scratching your eye but it's still fucking itchy, dude?! Hell no. Like getting paid not a lot of money, dude
For fucking working?! Hell no. But Cape Verde at the fucking World Cup dude?! Hell yeah, hell yeah bro
For fucking working?! Hell no. But Cape Verde at the fucking World Cup dude?! Hell yeah, hell yeah bro
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it must be fundamentally absurd and on some level unreconcilable to be both,
1. A devout Catholic
2. The brother of the current Pope
1. A devout Catholic
2. The brother of the current Pope
This is probably the most traditional possible behavior for the family of a pope.
June 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
it must be fundamentally absurd and on some level unreconcilable to be both,
1. A devout Catholic
2. The brother of the current Pope
1. A devout Catholic
2. The brother of the current Pope
“Small government conservatives”
‘It’s about control’: Critics blast Ohio legislation linking college funding to Senate Bill 1 compliance
House Bill 698 looks to double down on Senate Bill 1, the sweeping higher education overhaul law passed in 2025.
by Amy Morona
signalohio.org/ohio-critics...
House Bill 698 looks to double down on Senate Bill 1, the sweeping higher education overhaul law passed in 2025.
by Amy Morona
signalohio.org/ohio-critics...
Critics blast latest Ohio push to double down on Senate Bill 1
House Bill 698 looks to double down on Senate Bill 1, the sweeping higher education overhaul law passed in 2025.
signalohio.org
May 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
“Small government conservatives”
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The Trump administration asked Congress to fund smart glasses that can identify you by your face in real time, just by an ICE agent looking at you on the street. No warrant, no arrest, no charges required.
April 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The Trump administration asked Congress to fund smart glasses that can identify you by your face in real time, just by an ICE agent looking at you on the street. No warrant, no arrest, no charges required.
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A reminder while Republicans bitch about Dems finishing the redistricting fight they started: they have full control of gov’t— they can pass a law banning gerrymandering any time they want. They won’t. Republicans aren’t mad gerrymandering exists; they’re mad that they’re not the only ones using it.
April 22, 2026 at 2:41 AM
A reminder while Republicans bitch about Dems finishing the redistricting fight they started: they have full control of gov’t— they can pass a law banning gerrymandering any time they want. They won’t. Republicans aren’t mad gerrymandering exists; they’re mad that they’re not the only ones using it.
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My forthcoming book, “The Fix,” dissects the mob-like tactics of the Trump regime and proposes ideas to reclaim our democracy. Available now for pre-order here.
www.barbaramcquade.com
www.barbaramcquade.com
April 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
My forthcoming book, “The Fix,” dissects the mob-like tactics of the Trump regime and proposes ideas to reclaim our democracy. Available now for pre-order here.
www.barbaramcquade.com
www.barbaramcquade.com
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Hungarians showing how to win big in an unfair election: organize AND protest AND vote AND demand profound change.
April 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Hungarians showing how to win big in an unfair election: organize AND protest AND vote AND demand profound change.
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Automatic draft registration: streamlined, efficient.
Automatic voter registration: creeping deep state tyranny.
Automatic voter registration: creeping deep state tyranny.
Eligible men will automatically be registered into the military draft pool by December as part of an effort to streamline the previous process of self-registration and save money.
Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December
Eligible men will automatically be registered into the military draft pool by December as part of an effort to streamline the previous process of self-registration and save money. The Selective Ser…
thehill.com
April 9, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Automatic draft registration: streamlined, efficient.
Automatic voter registration: creeping deep state tyranny.
Automatic voter registration: creeping deep state tyranny.
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In a shocking twist, impunity has emboldened a narcissist to descend into full megalomania
April 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
In a shocking twist, impunity has emboldened a narcissist to descend into full megalomania
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It's a very weird experience to support / follow the athletic teams, but also know just about everything is fucked up. It's not all that different living in Ohio in general. Burn it down but also go bucks
Anyway, this is a good episode.
Anyway, this is a good episode.
Had the honor of talking with @stevengodfrey.bsky.social about the 500-pound gorilla that is Ohio State athletics.
This was a lot of fun, even if it made me further consider the notion that Ohio State might be a malignant force.
#GoBucks
open.spotify.com/episode/3cU0...
This was a lot of fun, even if it made me further consider the notion that Ohio State might be a malignant force.
#GoBucks
open.spotify.com/episode/3cU0...
April 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It's a very weird experience to support / follow the athletic teams, but also know just about everything is fucked up. It's not all that different living in Ohio in general. Burn it down but also go bucks
Anyway, this is a good episode.
Anyway, this is a good episode.
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if you invented public libraries today, every opinion page in the country would be arguing for means tested subsidized Amazon Prime memberships
yes you fucking morons free preschool for everyone or it becomes just "free preschool for the poors" and then you call them leeches and ask for tax breaks when really we want free preschool for everyone because we want smart well adjusted kids why is this so hard?
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/n...
They Pay $34 for Burgers. Should Their Child Care Be Free?
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
if you invented public libraries today, every opinion page in the country would be arguing for means tested subsidized Amazon Prime memberships
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Kat ran a great campaign in a crowded district and nearly pulled it off. I know she's going to continue doing great things, for Illinois and the rest of the country.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Daniel Biss wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 9th Congressional District.
March 18, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Kat ran a great campaign in a crowded district and nearly pulled it off. I know she's going to continue doing great things, for Illinois and the rest of the country.