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HOW THE MEDIA FAILED THE PALESTINIANS

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✍️ Journalist Adam Johnson's new book examines how the news media's coverage of the 2003 Gaza conflict legitimized Israel's actions and downplayed the killing of Palestinian civilians.

👉 News media's coverage of the 2003 Gaza conflict legitimized Israel's actions and downplayed the killing of Palestinian civilians 👉 The media used different language to describe the initial Hamas attack and Israeli military offenses 👉 The media portrayed President Biden as powerless to restrain Israel 👉 The coverage contributed to a lack of concern among liberal Americans about the killing of Palestinian civilians

-- #AdamJohnson #PerryBacon #PresidentBiden #Gaza #Israel #politics

TRUMP’S CHOICES IN IRAN ARE “HUMILIATION OR ESCALATION”

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✍️ President Trump's options for resolving the war in Iran are limited to either humiliation or escalation, according to a political scientist at Columbia University.

👉 President Trump's options for resolving the war in Iran are limited to either humiliation or escalation 👉 Iran is in a strong negotiating position due to its control of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting surge in oil prices 👉 The leaders in control in Iran are even more radical than the ones they replaced after the U.S. and Israel killed them

-- #PerryBacon #ElizabethSaunders #PresidentTrump #ColumbiaUniversity #Iran #StraitofHormuz #UnitedStates #Israel #politics

TRANSCRIPT: TRUMP ACCIDENTALLY REVEALS HIS CONTEMPT FOR MAGA VOTERS

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✍️ The article discusses the shrinking of Donald Trump's base and the increasing isolation of the MAGA movement. Trump and his allies are expelling critics and those who do not grant him unquestioned loyalty, which may ultimately harm his chances of re-election.

👉 Trump is expelling critics and those who do not grant him unquestioned loyalty 👉 MAGA movement is shrinking 👉 War and feud with the Pope are contributing factors to Trump's declining popularity 👉 Trump's base is becoming increasingly isolated 👉 Trump's pollster, Jim McLaughlin, says that the base doesn't consider critics like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens as conservative anymore

-- #GregSargent #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #JimMcLaughlin #TuckerCarlson #MegynKelly #CandaceOwens #BarackObama #JDVance #BorisJohnson #NigelFarage #UnitedStates #Europe #NorthCarolina #Ohio #Alaska #Texas #Maine #Germany #Italy #politics

TRANSCRIPT: A RACIST THEORY IS POISONING POLITICS ACROSS THE WORLD

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✍️ Ibram Kendi discusses his book 'Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age' and the concept of great replacement theory, which he argues is a racist and anti-democratic ideology.

👉 Great replacement theory is a racist and anti-democratic ideology that posits that people of color are replacing white people. 👉 This theory is rooted in a long history of racist ideas and has been used to justify authoritarianism and oppression. 👉 Ibram Kendi argues that this theory is being used to manipulate people's emotions and beliefs, and to suppress marginalized groups. 👉 Addressing racism and white supremacy is important for building a more just and equitable society.

-- #IbramKendi #PerryBacon #RenaudCamus #DonaldTrump #NikoleHannah-Jones #Ta-NehisiCoates #RoKhanna #AOC #politics

THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IS REALLY A BILLIONAIRE CRISIS

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✍️ Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, argues that the high cost of healthcare premiums is a symptom of a larger issue with capitalism, and that a Medicare for All system is a solution.

👉 Healthcare premiums are extremely high for many Americans 👉 Abdul El-Sayed argues that this is a symptom of a larger issue with capitalism 👉 Corporations are turning industries into monopolies and unfairly keeping prices high 👉 A Medicare for All system could be a solution to the healthcare crisis 👉 El-Sayed has been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders

-- #AbdulEl-Sayed #PerryBacon #BernieSanders #PresidentTrump #Michigan #Gaza #politics

ANTI-BLACKNESS ISN’T PART OF TRUMP’S AGENDA—IT’S THE VERY HEART OF IT

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✍️ Kimberlé Crenshaw, a renowned legal scholar, discusses how the Trump administration and conservative movement use anti-Black ideas to further their agenda.

👉 Trump administration uses anti-Black ideas to further their agenda 👉 Crenshaw's report on anti-Blackness of Trump administration 👉 Democratic Party criticized for not defending equity, diversity, and inclusion programs 👉 Crenshaw argues that Democrats need a more comprehensive response

-- #KimberléCrenshaw #ZohranMamdani #PerryBacon #politics

TRUMP’S ANTI-AFFORDABILITY AGENDA HAS A NEW TARGET: COLLEGE

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✍️ The Trump administration is cracking down on universities, targeting inclusive policies and students, by cutting financial aid and slowing debt forgiveness programs.

👉 The Trump administration is cracking down on universities, targeting inclusive policies and students. 👉 The administration is cutting financial aid and slowing debt forgiveness programs. 👉 This may lead to a decrease in enrollment of students of color and from low-income families. 👉 The GOP fears universities and higher education, as college graduates increasingly vote for Democrats.

-- #PerryBacon #LouiseSeamster #Trump #Biden #UniversityofIowa #politics

ANTI-CORRUPTION POLITICS ARE THE WAY FOR DEMOCRATS TO CRUSH TRUMPISM

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✍️ Adam Bonica, a political science professor, argues that Democrats should focus on fighting government corruption and oligarchy to appeal to voters.

👉 Democrats should focus on fighting government corruption and oligarchy 👉 Many voters don't think in traditional left-right terms 👉 Voters see politicians as corrupt and ineffective 👉 Limiting campaign spending and banning Congressional stock trading could appeal to a broader audience

-- #AdamBonica #PerryBacon #StanfordUniversity #Washington #politics

TRANSCRIPT: ANTI-CORRUPTION POLITICS ARE THE WAY TO CRUSH TRUMPISM

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✍️ Adam Bonica discusses the potential for the Democratic Party to win by embracing an anti-corruption message, citing examples from international politics and data analysis.

👉 The Democratic Party can win by embracing an anti-corruption message 👉 This strategy has been successful in other countries, including the Philippines and Serbia 👉 Data analysis shows that voters are more concerned about corruption than other issues 👉 The party needs to clean house and create a message that resonates with voters 👉 Anti-corruption is a unifying issue that can bring together voters from different ideological backgrounds

-- #AdamBonica #PerryBacon #JohnOssoff #JacobGrumbach #StevenLevitsky #UnitedStates #Philippines #Serbia #Nepal #Bangladesh #Slovakia #Malaysia #politics

THE YOUNG VOTERS AND MINORITIES WHO BACKED TRUMP IN 2024 HATE HIM NOW

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✍️ Voters under 30, Black voters, and Latinos were more supportive of Trump in 2024 than past Republican candidates, but Republican candidates didn't match Trump's performance in recent elections.

👉 Voters under 30, Black voters, and Latinos were more supportive of Trump in 2024 than past Republican candidates 👉 Republican candidates lost overwhelmingly among these voting blocs 👉 Trump's supposed multiracial working-class coalition was overstated 👉 The 2024 and 2025 elections can be attributed to backlash against the incumbent president

-- #PerryBacon #MichaelPodhorzer #ZohranMamdani #AndrewCuomo #NewJersey #Virginia #NewYorkCity #politics

RO KHANNA SAYS SCHUMER MUST RESIGN IN WAKE OF BUDGET DEAL

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✍️ Representative Ro Khanna calls for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign over a deal with Republicans that does not include enhanced subsidies for Obamacare.

👉 Representative Ro Khanna calls for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign 👉 Khanna argues that Schumer is responsible for the deal with Republicans 👉 The deal does not include enhanced subsidies for Obamacare 👉 Khanna calls the deal a 'moral surrender' 👉 He suggests Senator Chris Van Hollen as a possible replacement for Schumer

-- #RoKhanna #ChuckSchumer #ChrisVanHollen #PerryBacon #politics

TRANSCRIPT: MAMDANI THUMPED NEW YORK’S BILLIONAIRES AND THE TIMES

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✍️ Maurice Mitchell, head of the Working Families Party, discusses the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election and the implications for progressive politics.

👉 Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral election is a significant win for progressive politics 👉 The campaign's focus on affordability, free buses, and rent freezes resonated with voters 👉 The Working Families Party's strategy of running progressive candidates and building grassroots support is paying off 👉 Building a coalition and defeating authoritarianism are key to progressive success 👉 Progressive candidates must be willing to challenge the status quo and take on the establishment

-- #MauriceMitchell #ZohranMamdani #PerryBacon #NewYorkCity #NewYorkState #Maine #Connecticut #politics

DEMS DOMINATED IN VIRGINIA AND NEW JERSEY BECAUSE OF TRUMP HATRED

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✍️ Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia gubernatorial race, while Mikie Sherrill won in New Jersey, and Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, with TNR writers discussing the implications for the Democratic Party and national politics.

👉 Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia gubernatorial race 👉 Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey gubernatorial race 👉 Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race 👉 The wins were seen as a boost for the Democratic Party 👉 The victories were seen as a sign of the party's ability to adapt and evolve

-- #AbigailSpanberger #MikieSherrill #ZohranMamdani #PerryBacon #MonicaPotts #AlexShephard #PresidentTrump #Virginia #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #politics

THE WASHINGTON POST HAS BECOME RIGHT WING EVEN FASTER THAN I THOUGHT

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✍️ The article discusses the shift in editorial stance of The Washington Post towards conservatism, citing specific editorials and the hiring of conservative columnists.

👉 The Washington Post has shifted its editorial stance towards conservatism 👉 The hiring of conservative columnists and editorials have contributed to this shift 👉 The Post's shift towards conservatism is part of a larger trend of right-wing billionaires buying up media outlets 👉 Rich liberals need to take action to create a counterbalance to the growing conservative media presence

-- #JeffBezos #MarcThiessen #EugeneRobinson #E.J.Dionne #RuthMarcus #DanaMilbank #GregSargent #PerryBacon #MurrayRothbard #TimNoah #WashingtonD.C. #NewYorkCity #politics

TRANSCRIPT: SENATOR TINA SMITH SAYS DEMS NEED BIG IDEAS LIKE MAMDANI’S

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✍️ Senator Tina Smith discusses the government shutdown, SNAP benefits, and the rise of authoritarianism in the US. She also talks about her decision not to run for re-election and the importance of making space for younger, progressive leaders.

👉 The government shutdown is a serious issue that affects millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. 👉 The Trump administration is ignoring the basic institutions of democracy and pushing the envelope to see how far they can go. 👉 Senator Smith believes that the Democratic Party needs to propose bold, transformative ideas to challenge the status quo. 👉 She is stepping aside to make space for younger, progressive leaders and to allow them to take on new challenges. 👉 The rise of authoritarianism in the US is a concern, and Senator Smith believes that the party needs to stand up against it.

-- #PerryBacon #TinaSmith #DonaldTrump #BernieSanders #ElizabethWarren #ZohranMamdani #AbigailSpanberger #AndrewCuomo #ChrisMurphy #GrahamPlatner #SherrodBrown #Minnesota #WashingtonD.C. #NewYork #Ohio #politics

SENATOR TINA SMITH: DEMOCRATS NEED TO PROPOSE BIG IDEAS LIKE MAMDANI’S

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✍️ President Trump's use of the government shutdown as a pretext to stop benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has strengthened Democrats' resolve, according to Minnesota Senator Tina Smith.

👉 President Trump uses the government shutdown as a pretext to stop benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 👉 Senator Tina Smith argues that this has strengthened her party's resolve 👉 Smith praises Zohran Mamdani for offering bold ideas that go beyond the status quo

-- #PerryBacon #TinaSmith #ZohranMamdani #PresidentTrump #politics

REPUBLICANS MAY LOSE BADLY IN NEXT WEEK’S ELECTIONS—THANKS TO TRUMP

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✍️ Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are expected to win key governorships in New Jersey and Virginia despite less engaging campaigns.

👉 Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are expected to win key governorships in New Jersey and Virginia 👉 Less engaging campaigns from Sherrill and Spanberger 👉 Backlash against incumbent presidents in their first year in office benefits the opposite party 👉 Redistricting happening across the country, including in Virginia 👉 Democrats remain the favorites to win the U.S. House unless there are significant changes to the electoral map

-- #MikieSherrill #AbigailSpanberger #ZohranMamdani #GeoffreySkelley #PerryBacon #Trump #NewJersey #Virginia #NewYork #politics

ELITE COLLEGES GROW A SPINE AND REJECT TRUMP’S AUTHORITARIAN “COMPACT”

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✍️ Several elite US colleges have rejected a compact with the Trump administration, which would have required them to implement conservative policies on campus in exchange for additional federal funding.

👉 Several elite US colleges have rejected a compact with the Trump administration 👉 The compact would have required colleges to implement conservative policies on campus 👉 The colleges include Brown, Dartmouth, and MIT 👉 Professor Ryan Enos of Harvard argues that the rejection is a positive development 👉 Enos says colleges must stand up for themselves and coordinate to resist Trump's policies

-- #PerryBacon #RyanEnos #Brown #Dartmouth #MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology #Harvard #WhiteHouse #politics

NO KINGS: HOW MASS PROTESTS WEAKEN UNHINGED AUTOCRATS LIKE TRUMP

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✍️ The article discusses the No Kings protests, a large-scale protest against Trump, and its significance in showing mass public opposition to the president.

👉 The No Kings protests were one of the largest single-day protests in American history 👉 At least 7 million people participated in the protests 👉 The protests were coordinated by groups such as Indivisible 👉 The protests demonstrated mass public opposition to Trump 👉 The protests helped anti-Trump Americans feel less alone and connect with others

-- #PerryBacon #LeahGreenberg #politics

TRANSCRIPT: HOW CHICAGO IS FIGHTING TRUMP’S OUTRAGEOUS ICE POLICIES

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✍️ Congresswoman Delia Ramirez discusses the situation in Chicago, where ICE raids are taking place, and the impact on the community. She talks about the need for accountability and transparency from the government and the importance of people standing up against authoritarianism.

👉 ICE raids are taking place in Chicago, targeting Latino and Black neighborhoods 👉 The community is fighting back, with people organizing and standing up against the raids 👉 The government is not providing transparency or accountability, and is instead trying to silence the community 👉 Congress needs to take action to protect the rights of citizens and hold the government accountable 👉 Litigation and the courts are important tools in holding the government accountable and protecting the rights of citizens

-- #DeliaRamirez #PerryBacon #Chicago #Illinois #politics

TRANSCRIPT: HOW CHICAGO IS FIGHTING TRUMP’S OUTRAGEOUS ICE POLICIES

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✍️ Congresswoman Delia Ramirez discusses the situation in Chicago, where ICE raids are occurring and the National Guard is being deployed. She talks about the impact on communities, the importance of accountability and transparency, and the need for elected officials to take action.

👉 ICE raids are occurring in Chicago, targeting Latino and Black neighborhoods 👉 The National Guard is being deployed, but its presence is unconstitutional 👉 Communities are organizing to resist and fight back against ICE 👉 Accountability and transparency are crucial in holding ICE agents accountable 👉 Elected officials must take action to protect the rights of citizens

-- #DeliaRamirez #PerryBacon #Chicago #Illinois #Texas #politics

HOW CHICAGO IS STANDING TOUGH AGAINST TRUMP’S OUTRAGEOUS ICE POLICIES

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✍️ Representative Delia Ramirez describes Chicago as a city 'under siege' due to aggressive ICE enforcement and warns that the Trump administration is testing its tactics in the city.

👉 Chicago is described as a city 'under siege' due to aggressive ICE enforcement 👉 The Trump administration is using Chicago as a test case for its enforcement tactics 👉 The city is seeing an active resistance to the administration, including grassroots groups and local officials

-- #RepresentativeDeliaRamirez #GovernorJBPritzker #MayorBrandonJohnson #PerryBacon #Chicago #politics

FROM TOTAL UNKNOWN TO SUPERNOVA OVERNIGHT: GRAHAM PLATNER TAKES MAINE

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-- #PerryBacon #AlexSeitz-Wald #Maine #entertainment

THE DEMS WILL STAY WEAK UNTIL THEY STOP OBSESSING OVER POLLS

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✍️ A political strategist argues that Democratic politicians rely too heavily on polls and don't use them effectively, leading to ineffective messaging and policies.

👉 Democratic politicians are overly reliant on polls 👉 Polls can't capture what messages and policies will be memorable and viral 👉 Shenker-Osorio argues that politicians should focus on 'magnetism' instead of 'pollingism' 👉 Examples of ineffective messaging include Kamala Harris's immigration stands in 2024

-- #AnatShenker-Osorio #PerryBacon #KamalaHarris #ZohranMamdani #PresidentTrump #politics

DEMOCRATS GOT SOMETHING REALLY BIG DONE IN NEW MEXICO

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✍️ New Mexico is set to become the first state to offer no-cost childcare for all children, with up to 10 hours of childcare per day for kids up to age 12.

👉 New Mexico will become the first state to offer no-cost childcare for all children 👉 The program will provide up to 10 hours of childcare per day for children up to age 12 👉 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham credits Democratic legislators for building and funding the program

-- #MichelleLujanGrisham #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #NewMexico #politics

CHRIS VAN HOLLEN IS ANGRY—AT TRUMP, AND AT HIS PARTY’S LAME POLLSTERS

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✍️ Senator Chris Van Hollen discusses his values-based approach to politics, his decision to go to El Salvador to fight for human rights, and his vision for a positive Democratic agenda.

👉 Senator Van Hollen's values-based approach to politics 👉 His decision to go to El Salvador to fight for human rights 👉 His vision for a positive Democratic agenda 👉 The importance of standing up to the Trump administration's attacks on democracy and human rights 👉 The need for a bold, positive agenda that addresses the concerns of working-class Americans

-- #ChrisVanHollen #PerryBacon #NancyPelosi #HakeemJeffries #Mamdani #DonaldTrump #FranklinDelanoRoosevelt #Osita #JeffMerkley #Rubio #BruceBraley #ElSalvador #WashingtonD.C. #NewYorkCity #Gaza #RafahEgypt #Iowa #politics

DONALD TRUMP’S SICK, CYNICAL RACIAL CON—AND HOW TO FIGHT IT

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✍️ Trump's policies often explicitly favor certain racial and ethnic groups, while targeting others, with experts arguing that race plays a central role in his administration.

👉 Trump's policies favor certain racial and ethnic groups 👉 Trump's policies target African-Americans and Latinos for worse treatment 👉 Experts argue that Trump is 'weaponizing the tools of the Civil Rights Movement' against people of color 👉 Democrats would make a mistake by downplaying or moving to the right on racial issues

-- #VictorRay #HakeemJefferson #PerryBacon #UniversityofIowa #StanfordUniversity #SouthAfrica #politics

WHY TRUMP IS OBSESSED WITH DESTROYING PEOPLE LIKE COMEY AND KIMMEL

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✍️ President Trump's demand for the resignation of a prosecutor and subsequent indictment of former FBI director James Comey is seen as an authoritarian act, breaking with democratic norms.

👉 Trump demanded the resignation of a prosecutor who would not file charges against Comey 👉 Less than a week later, the new chief prosecutor in Northern Virginia indicted Comey 👉 Trump has long wanted to punish Comey for investigating ties between the president and the Russian government 👉 Trump's actions are seen as a brazen attempt to break with democratic norms

-- #JamesComey #ViktorOrbán #JimmyKimmel #JakeGrumbach #PerryBacon #NorthernVirginia #Hungary #Harvard #politics

KIMMEL RAN A BRILLIANT ANTI-TRUMP CAMPAIGN

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✍️ Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night TV after a brief suspension and strongly defends free speech, slamming President Trump.

👉 Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night TV after a brief suspension 👉 Kimmel strongly defends free speech and slams President Trump 👉 E.J. Dionne argues that Democrats are positioning themselves better to win concessions from Trump and congressional Republicans 👉 Special election results and poll numbers suggest Democrats are well positioned for the midterms

-- #JimmyKimmel #E.J.Dionne #PerryBacon #PresidentTrump #politics

TRANSCRIPT: TRUMP RUNS “MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION” IN U.S. HISTORY

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✍️ Congressman Greg Casar discusses the corrupt administration of President Trump, the need to get big money out of politics, and the importance of progressive policies in red and purple districts.

👉 The Trump administration is corrupt and needs to be held accountable 👉 Big money needs to be taken out of politics 👉 Progressive policies are important in red and purple districts 👉 Super PACs need to be banned 👉 Corporate donations need to be limited 👉 Progressive policies need to be popular and populist 👉 Villains need to be named and corporate practices need to be taken on

-- #GregCasar #PerryBacon #TomHoman #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #BernieSanders #ElonMusk #MarkZuckerberg #JeffBezos #Texas #Tucson,Arizona #Washington,D.C. #politics

TRUMP IS RUNNING “THE MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION IN U.S. HISTORY”

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✍️ Representative Greg Casar accuses the Trump administration of being the most corrupt in American history, citing the recent drop of an investigation into allegations against Trump border czar Tom Homan.

👉 Casar accuses the Trump administration of being the most corrupt in American history 👉 He claims that the administration is an 'unholy alliance' between the superrich and archconservatives 👉 Casar suggests that the Democrats must become a truly pro-worker, anti-billionaire party 👉 He recommends focusing on populist economic policies 👉 Banning the use of super PACs in Democratic primaries

-- #GregCasar #TomHoman #JimmyKimmel #PerryBacon #politics

TRANSCRIPT: KIMMEL SUSPENSION IS ANOTHER SHAMELESS MEDIA CAPITULATION

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✍️ The article discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show by ABC and the potential implications for free speech and the media.

👉 The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show by ABC 👉 The potential implications for free speech and the media 👉 The role of the FCC and the Trump administration in the suspension 👉 The historical analogies between the current situation and the Jim Crow era

-- #PerryBacon #KathyRobertsFord #AnaMarieCox #JimmyKimmel #DonaldTrump #CharlieKirk #UnitedStates #Massachusetts #NewYork #politics

KIMMEL’S SUSPENSION IS ANOTHER SHAMELESS MEDIA CAPITULATION TO TRUMP

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✍️ Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC is seen as a sign of media capitulation to President Trump and his administration's war on the press.

👉 Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC is seen as a sign of media capitulation to President Trump 👉 Trump's administration is using lawsuits and regulatory authority to pressure media companies 👉 Media organizations owned by large corporations are unwilling to defend journalistic principles 👉 Small outlets are also at risk of being targeted by the Trump administration

-- #JimmyKimmel #KathyRobertsFord #AnaMarieCox #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #UniversityofMassachusetts-Amherst #TheWallStreetJournal #TheNewYorkTimes #politics

TRANSCRIPT: HOW CITIES HOW CITIES ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST TRUMP

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✍️ Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb discusses his experience as a mayor, the challenges of addressing crime and public safety, and his opposition to the deployment of the National Guard in cities.

👉 Investing in police officers and technology to address crime 👉 Addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and healthcare instability 👉 Opposition to the deployment of the National Guard in cities 👉 Emphasis on a comprehensive approach to public safety, including addressing housing affordability, mental health, and behavioral health issues

-- #JustinBibb #PerryBacon #JoeBiden #SteveDettelbach #MaxMiller #MikeDeWine #MichelleWu #BrandonJohnson #Cleveland #Chicago #Boston #LosAngeles #Louisville #Atlanta #DC #politics

HOW CITIES ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST TRUMP’S AUTHORITARIANISM

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✍️ President Trump should not deploy the National Guard to cities without mayoral permission, says Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb.

👉 Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb criticized the Trump administration's urban policies 👉 Bibb argued that data shows cities don't need federal interference 👉 Declining crime rates in cities across the country, including Cleveland

-- #JustinBibb #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #Cleveland #politics

THE MEDIA IS TOTALLY BLOWING THEIR COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRK

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✍️ The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks debate about his politics and approach, with some arguing the press is whitewashing his views.

👉 The killing of Charlie Kirk sparks debate about his politics and approach 👉 TNR contributors argue the press is whitewashing Kirk's actual politics 👉 Cox discusses her piece on the American left's lack of empathy towards conservatives 👉 Shiner calls for more primary challenges to Democratic incumbents

-- #CharlieKirk #AnaMarieCox #MeredithShiner #EzraKlein #ZohranMamdani #GrahamPlatner #PerryBacon #politics

TRANSCRIPT: RASKIN SAYS DEMS MUST USE FUNDING FIGHT TO RESTRAIN TRUMP

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✍️ Representative Jamie Raskin discusses the government funding debate, the Epstein files, and the January 6 insurrection on the podcast Right Now With Perry Bacon.

👉 Raskin opposes political violence and emphasizes the importance of nonviolence in political discourse 👉 Democrats are willing to compromise on government funding, but only if Republicans agree to certain conditions 👉 Raskin wants to release the complete Epstein file, not just the redacted version 👉 Raskin will work to refute and debunk the lies and conspiracy theories surrounding the January 6 insurrection

-- #JamieRaskin #PerryBacon #CharlieKirk #DonaldTrump #MikePence #LizCheney #Maryland #NewHampshire #Virginia #politics

WHY DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP IS TOTALLY CLUELESS ABOUT MODERN POLITICS

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✍️ Democratic Party leaders are criticized for downplaying Trump's actions as a distraction, which may lead to public disinterest.

👉 Democrats are criticized for downplaying Trump's actions as a distraction 👉 This strategy may lead to public disinterest 👉 G. Elliott Morris and Amanda Litman propose alternative strategies 👉 Regional party conventions could help candidates stand out in conservative areas

-- #G.ElliottMorris #AmandaLitman #ZohranMamdani #PerryBacon #NewYorkCity #Montana #Kansas #politics

TRUMP’S CROOKED ATTEMPT TO GET ANDREW CUOMO ELECTED SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

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✍️ Prominent Democrats and President Trump are wary of Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York City, but for different reasons.

👉 Trump sees Cuomo as a potential political ally 👉 Centrist Democrats are worried about Mamdani's competence 👉 Potts and Segers discuss Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appearance on Capitol Hill 👉 Potts and Segers discuss the potential deployment of the National Guard in major cities 👉 Potts and Segers discuss the NFL as one of the few elements of 'mass culture' remaining in America

-- #ZohranMamdani #AndrewCuomo #MonicaPotts #PerryBacon #GraceSegers #RobertF.KennedyJr. #NewYorkCity #CapitolHill #politics

HOW TRUMP IS SCREWING MICHIGAN—AND WHAT DEMOCRATS CAN DO ABOUT IT

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✍️ Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II discusses how President Trump's policies, including tariffs, are frustrating voters across the state, regardless of political leanings.

👉 Voters across Michigan are frustrated with President Trump's policies, including tariffs. 👉 Frustration is not limited to left-leaning Detroit residents, but also extends to more conservative, rural areas. 👉 Voters are uncertain about whether Democrats are effectively addressing their daily problems. 👉 Gilchrist condemned Trump's deployment of the National Guard to majority-Black cities and his targeting of Black officials.

-- #GarlinGilchristII #LisaCook #PerryBacon #PresidentTrump #Detroit #Michigan #politics

RO KHANNA’S “MORAL” FOREIGN POLICY VISION FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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✍️ Representative Ro Khanna, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, criticizes Israeli-Palestinian policies of both Biden and Trump administrations, calling for a rethinking of US foreign policy.

👉 Criticism of Israeli-Palestinian policies of Biden and Trump administrations 👉 Call for a Palestinian state and suspension of US military aid to Israel 👉 Rethinking of US foreign policy around human rights and economic conditions 👉 Focus on 'economic patriotism' agenda 👉 Fight against Trump's noneconomic actions

-- #RoKhanna #PerryBacon #JeffreyEpstein #Israel #Gaza #Washington,D.C. #politics

TRUMP IS TOTALLY IGNORING THE WORKING CLASS THAT VOTED FOR HIM

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✍️ President Trump's policies, particularly tariffs, are increasing the cost of everyday goods, affecting average Americans' pocketbooks.

👉 Trump's policies, particularly tariffs, are increasing the cost of everyday goods 👉 Trump's actions will do more damage to Americans' pocketbooks 👉 Politicians should focus on affordability issues and offer solutions 👉 Identify corporations and entities causing the problems

-- #JulieMargettaMorgan #JoeBiden #PerryBacon #politics

“WE CAN PREVAIL” OVER TRUMP BY BUILDING A BIG, BROAD COALITION

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✍️ Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Family Parties, encourages Americans to work collectively and locally to counter President Trump's actions.

👉 President Trump's actions are an example of authoritarianism and racism 👉 Americans should work collectively and locally to resist Trump's actions 👉 Joining labor unions and other organizations is a way to make a difference 👉 WFP-endorsed candidates have been successful in elections 👉 These candidates focus on economic issues while also addressing issues of rights and fairness

-- #MauriceMitchell #LisaCook #ZohranMamdani #PerryBacon #NewYorkCity #politics

THE DEMOCRATS’ SELF-DESTRUCTIVE FEAR OF THE SWING VOTER

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✍️ A memo from Blue Rose Research suggests that Democratic leaders should focus on the pain caused by Trump's tariffs and Medicaid cuts rather than accusing him of manufacturing a crime crisis in Washington D.C.

👉 Accuse Trump of orchestrating a "stunt" to distract from the pain caused by tariffs 👉 Pivot to the damage caused by tariffs and Medicaid cuts 👉 Avoid accusing Trump of manufacturing a crime crisis in Washington D.C. 👉 Focus on the human impact of Trump's policies

-- #DavidSchor #DonaldTrump #PerryBacon #JBPritzker #JohnGanz #EricLevitz #MattYglesias #KamalaHarris #ZohranMamdani #WashingtonD.C. #Illinois #NewYorkCity #politics

TRANSCRIPT: THE MEDIA SHOULD BE BIASED—AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM

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✍️ A conversation between Perry Bacon and Kathy Forde about the role of journalism in democracy, the history of media and authoritarianism, and the importance of public media and inclusion.

👉 The need for a nonpartisan media that promotes democracy and challenges authoritarianism 👉 The importance of public media, including public funding and a focus on democracy and authoritarianism reporting 👉 The history of lynching and the role of Ida B. Wells in exposing it 👉 The importance of defending higher education and promoting access and inclusion

-- #KathyForde #PerryBacon #IdaB.Wells #RobertMickey #GwynethMellinger #AndrewYoung #Dr.King #JeffBezos #HakeemJeffries #UnitedStates #South #Massachusetts #EastTennessee #WashingtonD.C. #politics

THE MEDIA SHOULD BE BIASED—AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM

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✍️ Journalism historian Kathy Roberts Forde argues that the news media has a powerful role in democracy, but often doesn't acknowledge it, and that today's Republican Party is using authoritarian tactics similar to those used in the Jim Crow era.

👉 The news media has a powerful role in democracy, but often doesn't acknowledge it 👉 Many white-owned newspapers in the South during the Jim Crow era helped legitimize and entrench segregation 👉 Black papers and journalists told the stories of lynchings and segregation 👉 Today's Republican Party is using authoritarian tactics similar to those used in the Jim Crow era and by autocratic leaders abroad 👉 Journalists should make connections between these tactics and the current political climate

-- #KathyRobertsForde #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst #South #politics

GAVIN NEWSOM IS SHOWING DEMOCRATS HOW TO FIGHT BACK HARD

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✍️ California Democrats are pushing a ballot measure to create more Democratic-leaning seats in response to Texas Republicans' likely gerrymandering.

👉 California Democrats are proposing a ballot measure to create more Democratic-leaning seats 👉 Texas Republicans are expected to gerrymander their districts to increase GOP seats 👉 Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions are seen as a factor in the move

-- #MonicaPotts #AlexShephard #GavinNewsom #PerryBacon #PresidentTrump #California #Texas #Washington,D.C. #Russia #Ukraine #politics

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS PUT REGULATIONS ON COMPANIES “IN A COMA”

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✍️ The Trump administration has stopped enforcing laws against companies, according to Rohit Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

👉 The Trump administration has stopped enforcing laws against companies 👉 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being decimated 👉 Lawsuits filed by attorneys general and independent groups are the best way to rein in corporations 👉 Democrats must commit to fighting companies that engage in price gouging and anti-competitive behavior

-- #RohitChopra #PerryBacon #Trump #politics

TRANSCRIPT: DEMS NEED FRESH FACES, ACHIEVABLE IDEAS TO DEFEAT TRUMPISM

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✍️ A lightly edited transcript of the August 14 episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon, discussing the resistance against Trump's administration and the Democratic Party's response.

👉 The resistance movement needs to be more unified and aggressive in opposing Trump's policies 👉 The Democratic Party needs to be held accountable for their actions and decisions 👉 The party needs to rebrand itself as a force for change and accountability 👉 Younger candidates and newer faces may be part of the solution to the party's image problem 👉 The resistance movement needs to focus on building a broad coalition of support

-- #LeahGreenberg #PerryBacon #DonaldTrump #MurielBowser #RobertWhite #JaneeseGeorge #JeffBezos #MarkZuckerberg #CoryBooker #ElonMusk #StephenColbert #KamalaHarris #BernieSanders #JerryNadler #Schumer #WashingtonD.C. #Louisville #LosAngeles #California #NewJersey #Wisconsin #Gaza #politics

DEMOCRATS NEED FRESH FACES AND ACHIEVABLE IDEAS TO DEFEAT TRUMPISM

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✍️ Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, argues that the Democratic Party's poor poll numbers are due to a lack of trust in its ability to deliver on its ideas.

👉 The Democratic Party's poor poll numbers are due to a lack of trust in its ability to deliver on its ideas. 👉 The party needs to run candidates who are young, new to politics, and enthusiastic about using social media. 👉 The party won't be taken seriously until it's not dominated by elderly, long-serving figures. 👉 Fighting President Trump is harder than during his first term because many institutions have capitulated to his policies.

-- #LeahGreenberg #ChuckSchumer #PerryBacon #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #Washington,D.C. #politics

THE DEMOCRATS ARE IN A STRONG POSITION TO WIN THE HOUSE

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✍️ Republicans in Texas are attempting to win up to five more House seats in the 2022 midterm elections by redistricting, despite the party's historical trend of losing ground in House elections after winning the White House.

👉 Republicans in Texas are attempting to win up to five more House seats in the 2022 midterm elections 👉 The party's historical trend is to lose ground in House elections after winning the White House 👉 Polling, special election results, and other data suggest a bad midterm for Republicans 👉 Vice President JD Vance's chances in a GOP primary depend on getting Trump's endorsement 👉 The Democratic field is wide open, and California Governor Gavin Newsom is positioning himself well for the 2028 presidential race

-- #NathanielRakich #PresidentTrump #JDVance #GavinNewsom #PerryBacon #Texas #California #politics

HOW DEMOCRATS CAN BEAT REPUBLICAN RACE-BAITING POLITICS

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✍️ Republicans have been criticizing Democrats for being 'too woke' and focused on 'identity politics' for decades, but a pollster argues that Democrats can't ignore these issues and must lead voters towards their positions.

👉 The strategy of attacking Democrats for being 'too woke' and obsessed with 'identity politics' has been a staple of Republican politics for decades 👉 Democrats can't simply duck issues of race, identity, and other 'symbolic politics' and focus on the economy 👉 Economic and social issues are intertwined in voters' minds 👉 Democrats must lead voters towards their positions on issues such as immigration and abortion

-- #LaurenGoldstein #PerryBacon #politics

TRUMP’S ASSAULT ON UNIVERSITIES ISN’T JUST ABOUT EDUCATION

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✍️ The Trump administration is threatening to cut funding from universities that don't comply with its demands to crack down on pro-Palestinian activism, transgender student rights, and minority initiatives.

👉 The Trump administration is threatening to cut funding from universities that don't comply with its demands 👉 Colleges are cutting deals with the administration instead of standing up for their independence and academic freedom 👉 Some Democrats are echoing conservative anti-college rhetoric and praising schools for agreeing to Trump's dictates

-- #LarrySummers #PerryBacon #JohnWarner #politics

THE MEDIA KEEPS IGNORING THE TRUTH ABOUT AMERICAN POLITICS

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✍️ Republicans in Texas are attempting to gerrymander congressional districts to gain an advantage in the US House of Representatives.

👉 Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander congressional districts 👉 The goal is to gain an advantage in the US House of Representatives 👉 This could potentially ensure the party's control of the lower chamber 👉 The mainstream media is often criticized for not covering news at the state level

-- #PerryBacon #MichaelPodhorzer #Texas #WashingtonD.C. #politics