There's one plausible way Democrats could shut down the DOGE crime spree/constitutional crisis in the short term. And I'm pretty sure this is it. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/wheres-…

A cultural backlash to the Woke Left propelled Trump's 2024 win. Will the inevitable backlash to the MAGA Right bring left-wing economic populists to power? I won't be surprised if it does. x.com/davenewworld_2…

I’m the dairy farmer running in the special election to replace Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Can you repost this, give me a follow, and help spread the word?

CNN’s Ron Brownstein noted Monday that the Democratic Party is in its weakest position since the 1980s. He emphasized debate within the party on strategies to reclaim public trust, especially concerning budget impacts on middle-class health programs.

I am deeply disturbed by news reports that the U.S. Administration is considering withdrawing its support for Gavi. If true, and if Congress allows this to happen, the impacts will be devastating, including possibility of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of preventable

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Alert teachers. You can trust Angela. Help?

I agree with Randall Kennedy: this book by Kevin Sack is a masterpiece. Check it out. nytimes.com/2025/06/01/boo…

Zohran is really impressing me with his attention to the basics of governing a city. Someone who just cares about the nitty gritty of making a city feel good is just my #1 heuristic for being a good mayor.

You'd be surprised how many people don't follow this simple rule. Treat everyone with respect. I know it sounds uncontroversial, but you'll encounter lots of folks who kiss up and kick down, avoid them because if you don't, you'll become them. Yes, the world has hierarchies.

The CEO of IKEA was just elected Prime Minister in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the weekend.

An unprecedented meeting. Newly appointed #US Central Command U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper and his wife meet with Syria President Ahmad al-Sharaa رئاسة الجمهورية العربية السورية and his wife in Damascus.

New from Walter Isaacson: ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna. An expanded take on The Code Breaker with fresh commentary, including Baby KJ’s case. At its center though is Jennifer Doudna - CRISPR co-inventor, Nobel laureate, IGI founder. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-…

Pope Leo just called out @ElonMusk’s obscene wealth: “If money is the only thing that has value anymore, then we’re in big trouble.” thelettersfromleo.com/p/in-leos-firs…

The Kirk Crackdown Is Underway nytimes.com/2025/09/16/opi… via @NYTOpinion Must read.

let's hope this is only the beginning

Tom Peters So true. In my 20s I met a political strategist who told me people like two things: to be asked and to be thanked. It's guided me throughout my life and I've passed that wisdom on to others.

Gwen Ifill was born tomorrow 1955:

Key thing here is MAGA bigwigs (Vought, Miller, Bannon) decided in 2021-2024 that second term would work best with hyper- imperial presidency and sidelined congress, they came up with expansive Article 2 views as post facto rational.

Must read! An important measure of the seriousness of the GOP hawks. Is this ok with Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton? If it is ok with them, they couldn’t care about our national security! Hegseth Purging Military Leaders w/Little Explanation nytimes.com/2025/11/07/us/…