Tess
@newmusey.bsky.social
Music! From the Opry to opera and so much more 🪗. Lifelong learner, avid dancer, devoted cat person.
Don Rickles Roasts Denzel Washington & Dave | David Letterman
YouTube video by Letterman
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September 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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We’re down one senator, up 693 cases of measles. Children dying of a preventable disease and no one speaking for them in “the world’s greatest legislative body.”
“I feel like there is a duty for the people of Pennsylvania to understand that they don’t have two senators right now,” Easton said. “They have David McCormick, who is leading the other senator around.” www.thedailybeast.com/former-deput...
Top Dem’s Former Aide Calls on Him to Quit Politics
The former staff member told CNN that John Fetterman is “miserable” in his job and refuses to do the “bare minimum.”
www.thedailybeast.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
We’re down one senator, up 693 cases of measles. Children dying of a preventable disease and no one speaking for them in “the world’s greatest legislative body.”
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This is one of those where I can’t understand how it isn’t the biggest story in America.
"If this sort of looting of the public coffers at the president’s behest and for his personal gain and that of his allies isn’t an impeachable offense, then the term has truly lost all meaning." On the IRS lawsuit settlement: lnk.thebulwark.com/4tEEC4h
May 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
This is one of those where I can’t understand how it isn’t the biggest story in America.
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America's chief Middle East negotiator - Jared Kushner - is almost completely dependent on Middle East government investment in his chief business. It's probably the biggest conflict of interest in American diplomatic history and we should be talking about this way more.
May 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
America's chief Middle East negotiator - Jared Kushner - is almost completely dependent on Middle East government investment in his chief business. It's probably the biggest conflict of interest in American diplomatic history and we should be talking about this way more.
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Alabama’s Doug Jones joined me today to discuss why governors races are among the most important in the coming election and what governors can do to pass state voter protection laws in the wake of Callais. Click to watch the full video: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
May 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Alabama’s Doug Jones joined me today to discuss why governors races are among the most important in the coming election and what governors can do to pass state voter protection laws in the wake of Callais. Click to watch the full video: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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mRNA vaccines continue to show major promise.
In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival.
This is why sustained investment in science & research matters.
tinyurl.com/f4n4anhk
In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival.
This is why sustained investment in science & research matters.
tinyurl.com/f4n4anhk
April 20, 2026 at 11:35 AM
mRNA vaccines continue to show major promise.
In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival.
This is why sustained investment in science & research matters.
tinyurl.com/f4n4anhk
In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival.
This is why sustained investment in science & research matters.
tinyurl.com/f4n4anhk
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The key to democracy is showing up in large numbers
He couldn’t falsify so many votes🇭🇺👍🏻🎉
April 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The key to democracy is showing up in large numbers
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Happy birthday to the incomparable Merle Haggard, whose wide screen storytelling, staggering eye for poignant detail and working class anthems comprise perhaps the finest American Songbook of all. Here's an essay I wrote about him for Stereogum a handful of years back. stereogum.com/1870888/the-...
April 7, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Happy birthday to the incomparable Merle Haggard, whose wide screen storytelling, staggering eye for poignant detail and working class anthems comprise perhaps the finest American Songbook of all. Here's an essay I wrote about him for Stereogum a handful of years back. stereogum.com/1870888/the-...
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The regime is counting on your exhaustion. 😮💨
Your neighbors are counting on your presence. 🤝
3,000+ events this Saturday.
Choose your side.
March 28.
#NoKings2026
Your neighbors are counting on your presence. 🤝
3,000+ events this Saturday.
Choose your side.
March 28.
#NoKings2026
March 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The regime is counting on your exhaustion. 😮💨
Your neighbors are counting on your presence. 🤝
3,000+ events this Saturday.
Choose your side.
March 28.
#NoKings2026
Your neighbors are counting on your presence. 🤝
3,000+ events this Saturday.
Choose your side.
March 28.
#NoKings2026
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“Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.” www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
Senator mocked ‘green energy crap.’ His house runs on it.
Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.
www.politico.com
March 9, 2026 at 4:19 AM
“Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.” www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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March 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Nobel Peace Prize, my ass.
March 2, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Nobel Peace Prize, my ass.
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Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.
February 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.
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Trump said he would fight for “forgotten Americans.” I didn’t know that meant Jeff Bezos.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Trump’s New Tax Law Saved Amazon Billions
Breaks for investment and research lowered the company’s payments to the U.S. government.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Trump said he would fight for “forgotten Americans.” I didn’t know that meant Jeff Bezos.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
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To any of the talented journalists and creatives that were laid off by @washingtonpost.com today — come join our independent, pro-democracy news outlet powered by readers, not corporate billionaires.
We want to work with those who value protecting democracy and voting rights: https://bit.ly/45Qaw4K
We want to work with those who value protecting democracy and voting rights: https://bit.ly/45Qaw4K
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
To any of the talented journalists and creatives that were laid off by @washingtonpost.com today — come join our independent, pro-democracy news outlet powered by readers, not corporate billionaires.
We want to work with those who value protecting democracy and voting rights: https://bit.ly/45Qaw4K
We want to work with those who value protecting democracy and voting rights: https://bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
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You know who”stayed a little back” in VIetnam? DJT.
January 23, 2026 at 10:41 PM
You know who”stayed a little back” in VIetnam? DJT.
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This video of Willie playing electric guitar with Jimmy Buffet on a song written and made famous by Bob Wills is one of the best videos in existence.
youtu.be/ASy3iGXhq-c?...
youtu.be/ASy3iGXhq-c?...
Stay All Night, Stay a Little Longer - Live 1974
YouTube video by Willie Nelson Collection
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January 21, 2026 at 3:34 AM
This video of Willie playing electric guitar with Jimmy Buffet on a song written and made famous by Bob Wills is one of the best videos in existence.
youtu.be/ASy3iGXhq-c?...
youtu.be/ASy3iGXhq-c?...
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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Repost if you agree: The Senate should vote TODAY to extend the ACA tax credits.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Repost if you agree: The Senate should vote TODAY to extend the ACA tax credits.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Yup! 🎯
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Yup! 🎯
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BREAKING NEWS: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rules Trump can shoot as many people on 5th Avenue as he wants.
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
BREAKING NEWS: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rules Trump can shoot as many people on 5th Avenue as he wants.