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Congress is working to pass a bill that would have a devastating, chilling effect on free speech and give the Trump administration power to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits without due process or even a clear explanation (1/3).

26. I’ll put my faith in good people who seek out good trouble in the name of liberty, equality and justice for all. They’re a minority these days, but that’s OK.

27. The world never changed for the better because a majority wanted it to. It changed because a righteous minority demanded it.

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Let’s talk about Donald Trump and his new Attorney General pick Pam Bondi, because boy do we have a story to tell

So. Much. Pneumonia. I don’t remember ever knowing so many people with pneumonia at the same time. Why is this our new normal?

a thing that sucks about being covid aware is walking around knowing a lot of people in your life think you’re out of your mind

I’m sorry, but this is just WEIRD…. The Washington Post’s executive editor takes time out of his busy schedule to basically say that my book doesn’t include enough positive stuff about Opus Dei What the actual f**k? A THREAD 🧵 ncronline.org/culture/book-r…

Before we even get into it, WHY – as the guy charged with restoring confidence in the Post – would you undermine your paper’s own coverage? It called the book “a sober, fact-based indictment....a well-told, gripping story....a damning account of a sprawling organization” only

Shouldn’t he be focussed on turning the paper around? I mean, writing a book review takes up A LOT of time He’s only been in the job a few months, and last time I looked the Post – which I sincerely respect – seemed to be facing multiple crises npr.org/2024/10/28/nx-…

Anyway, back to his review He actually seems to quite like the book – at least in parts Murray calls it “compelling in some sections….Gore writes with genuine insight and authority” So what’s his problem, then?

Apparently, the book – which exposes serious abuse and criminality – doesn’t include enough positive stuff about Opus Dei 🤦‍♂️ “There is virtually no space devoted to exploring the spiritual lives of Opus Dei members, especially ordinary people, or consideration of the notion

In conclusion, he says that: “OPUS is not a book for the curious Catholic seeking a broad, nuanced understanding of the organization” Presumably this “broad, nuanced understanding” involves looking past the formal accusations of trafficking teenage girls brought against Opus

Ironically, only last week Murray hosted a big Washington Post event celebrating reporting that had exposed the trafficking of minors Why would he celebrate that, but then seek to downplay my reporting about equally reprehensible abuses? washingtonpost.com/washington-pos…

Interestingly, much of his criticism of my book parrots the lines being pushed out by Opus Dei itself in recent weeks Murray says that my book is “well-timed” (the implication being that it’s all part of a big left-wing plot) He makes assertions about my lack of understanding

Look, I have no problem with people writing bad reviews – it comes with the territory But to criticise a book because it doesn’t include enough positive stuff about this nefarious organisation is just BONKERS If Murray decides to move into reviewing full-time, maybe he’ll

Make up your own mind My book OPUS in on sale now simonandschuster.com/books/Opus/Gar…

“A long-term bet on bitcoin is bullish on the permanent collapse of all institutions, everywhere.” This is the most important part of the crypto story, one ignored by dreadfully superficial coverage. “Bitcoin strategic reserve idea is built on delusion” by Brendan Greeley in Financial Times

The secretive Catholic sect Opus Dei seems to be popping up everywhere. But what is it? Fantastic conversation with the excellent Dave Troy podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opu…

The LA City Attorney is sending out letters to Scientology protesters threatening to prosecute them for filming videos and/or disrupting religious services. If I get a letter I’m immediately going to protest the City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto.