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“The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same hands, whether of one, a few or many, and whether hereditary, self appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” - James Madison, Federalist #47, 1788

The Trump Administration is full of crooks who should be prosecuted for using tax money to pursue baseless acts of retribution.

There is just so much to unpack here

@modemjunkie.bsky.social I tried to send you a direct message, but Bluesky says “you can’t be messaged.”

In early 2025, I assumed the Trump regime would delete the Department of Justice’s press releases and other statements related to more than 1,000 Jan. 6 cases. So I downloaded them. We’ve now made them available to the public with a search tool. They can’t erase history. jan6memoryproject.org

A few shots from today’s paddle on the pond.

Only the best, the smartest, people.

Fall in Maine

Me Victoria Toensing Emma Stone Dua Lipa What do we have in common? We’re all members of the Dyed Red Hair Club™️ And now my boss @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org has agreed to join the Club…..IF we raise 10K for the Greek Chorus Foundation by Oct. 30! ⬇️👇 greekchorusfoundation.org

I’m thinking hard about which Democratic congressional candidate I will give this $90 to.

Important reporting by @propublica.org Some citizens were detained because of race-based assumptions made by ICE agents. Some were detained as they exercised their 1st Amendment rights. Some were detained because, well, apparently just because…

BREAKING: Following our victory in court against unlawful OMB conditions, the Dept. of Ed. has released almost all the funds meant for education research and support programs ahead of the 9/30 deadline! This is a huge win for students, educators, and researchers. The fight isn't over. 🧵⬇️

Would love to hear @michael-feinberg.bsky.social’s take on this. Maybe on @dogshirttv.bsky.social?

Guys, we're nearing $200k. Help us get there. TheBulwark.com/Springfield

Apple "detectives" wanted to identify a gnarly old tree growing on a remote plot of land in Maine. What they discovered was the key to a centuries-old apple mystery.

So who are the snipers supposed to be targeting? DC commuters or tourists and veterans visiting Arlington Cemetery? And drones? Why? There aren’t already military facilities in DC where drones could be stationed if needed? This has to be the dumbest (that’s dumbest with a “b”) thing ever.

Happy Constitution Day! Support the Constitution. It needs all the help it can get these days.

The picture doesn’t do the scene justice, but the blueberry barrens in Maine are turning into a beautiful shade of red. #Maine

Irony is truly dead.

This was not on my Trump Bingo card.

Happy 7th day of the 9th month, to those who celebrate. #7of9 #startrek

"He was the very image of a young person engaged in American civic life. But he was systematically denied his dreams by a MAGA movement that didn’t see him as equal." @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social on Pierre Damas Bel in the latest edition of Huddled Masses:

#LakeOntario

Trump is a Roy Cohn acolyte, and the republic is paying a steep price as a result.

Our government is violating basic human and legal rights.

I have a rosier view of last week’s thunderstorm now that I’m in the middle of a category 5 hurricane.

I’m sick and tired of masked government thugs in military uniform threatening and harassing innocent people. But which government am I referring to?

Trump said he would end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine “in 24 hours.” On day 572 of his presidency, the war continues. Stand with #Ukraine🇺🇦 Слава Україні!

Trump said he would end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine “in 24 hours.” On day 572 of his presidency, the war continues. Stand with #Ukraine🇺🇦 Слава Україні!

Is this MAGA math or MAGA logic?

The only person who should be held in contempt in this matter is Sen. Rand Paul.

Describe the demise of investigative journalism in five words or less. I’ll go: Bari Weiss and Ross Douthat

Through Dr. Fauci’s private diary, Congress has discovered that he is guilty of the heinous crime of having a big ego. As such, there are 535 members of Congress who should be brought before their colleagues to be yelled at and who also should be investigated.

My standard response to any question I’m asked this summer: “I am having issues. Please try again later.”

“The Washington Post’s journalism strategy is working. Its opinions strategy is either dumb as a rock or deeply malevolent.”

DOJ: “We indicted innocent people for vandalism that was, in fact, shoddy work, and we made inflammatory, public accusations accusing these innocent people, but you see ackshually it was the Department of the Interior’s fault.”

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.