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Citizens around the world are worried about the health of democracy We must address their concerns RSVP to join me, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, & Asha Rangappa on 12/4 for an online discussion on ways to bolster democratic resilience The Brookings Institution -TN brookings.edu/events/democra…

“Putin has favorites that are close to power: Musk and Trump. They will not always do what he wants, but they generally will…Putin is counting on the Musk-Trump regime to rescue him by turning American power away from its allies and towards Russia.” open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/t…

Another great text from Timothy Snyder "...I offer these four scenarios for Trumpomuskovia, the musko-trumpified America that is already upon us." open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/t…

Trumpomuskovia - by Timothy Snyder - Thinking about... “Trumpomuskovites: what do they say about Ukraine? As a rule of thumb, those that wish for its fall also want the fall of the American republic.” snyder.substack.com/p/trumpomuskov…

When Trump said that he wanted Hitler’s generals, he was calling -himself- Hitler.

Wait. Isn’t this the one who…

Why, it is, as a matter of fact!

Is the feeling that the State Department needs some expertise in Hiring Prostitutes to Facilitate Blackmail?

We are headed toward a US constitutional crisis vastly bigger than Watergate

FBI statement tonight: “Every day, the men and women of the FBI continue to work to protect Americans from a growing array of threats. Director Wray's focus remains on the men and women of the FBI, the people we do the work with, and the people we do the work for”

PALM BEACH (The Borowitz Report 11/30): “Donald J. Trump raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles on Saturday by naming the former drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman U.S. ambassador to Mexico. When asked about El Chapo’s ten felony convictions, Trump said, ‘I wish he had more, but

Must read by @timothysnyder.bsky.social “Trumpomuskovia” It’s not just American oligarchs controlling Trump but as “Nikolai Patrushev, a central figure in Russian intelligence & security apparatus reminds Trump: He has debts to pay” open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/t… All #PutinsPuppets

Pardon of Hunter Biden is in the best interests of justice. Based on the facts, most federal prosecutors would have declined to charge him. The botched misdemeanor guilty plea and sentence of diversion were a tell that the special counsel had the same assessment.

Just putting this out there, buff.ly/418L7lh

Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour stronger in the last six years, according to a scientific study. to.pbs.org/4fX17Lq

I do not want to hear another fucking word about Hunter’s pardon.

A realistic evaluation here of the Mad Cutters’ prospects. Which is why, as I have said, health reform, removing the tax codes’ gross favors for types like Musk and Ramaswamy, and a reformed budget process are key to debt reduction. latimes.com/opinion/story/…

Trump’s Legal Battles Over Jan. 6 Are Still Alive and Relevant A breakdown of civil cases that will still proceed against President Trump, with new rounds of briefs due on Weds. Assessing strengths and weaknesses. By Adam Klasfeld and Norm Eisen justsecurity.org/105307/trump-c…

At this moment, Democrats must stand in the breach to defend the rule of law and our constitutional democracy. That is our historic assignment now, and it's why I'm seeking the Ranking Membership of the House Judiciary Committee. cnsmaryland.org/2024/12/06/as-…