Mary L Trump

To President Biden and all elected Democrats: Stop playing by rules that no longer exist. At this point, it's not just spinelessness, it's complicity.

How can he possibly stay safe without a ballroom?

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What is the point if we don't fight? Because there is still so much to fight for.

Remember, by elevating incompetent fascists like Hegseth, Gabbard, and Gaetz, the aim is to demoralize us.

It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.

The capitulation is complete. Jodi Ernst signals her support of Pete Hegseth, an alleged sexual predator. Ernst, a veteran and a survivor of sexual assault, has no principles. She's chosen to risk our national security by installing an unqualified hack to preserve her power.

There is literally no excuse for John Fetterman. He has betrayed every single person who's voted for him. Seriously, Fetterman, resign or switch parties.

We need to remember what we’re capable of. Every day let your mind be blown by something you do, read, listen to, or create. That is one way we get through this—to remain open to everything that is wondrous in the world.

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What It Costs Us

Creativity and empathy, from the depths of despair

Being over here is like jumping into a cool pond on a hot day.

The real question is:

Why the hell do they keep giving him cognitive tests?

To everybody who said our Nazi comparisons were hyperbolic:

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Congratulations to @AVindman on the publication of his brilliant, prescient, and timely book, "The Folly of Realism." This, especially now, is an essential read.

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The Folly of Realism

A chilling analysis of how Western indecision and apathy made possible the return of brutal Russian expansionism with catastrophic consequences – “A must...

In the weeks since the election, we’ve begun to see just how far corporate media will go to appease the man who, for nine years on an almost daily basis, has maligned the profession of journalism and put individual journalists in danger. (Sorry about the picture):

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The Appeasers

Mar-a-Lago, where integrity goes to die

If this isn't enough to freak everybody the fuck out, I do not know what else will.

Donald has gotten away with one of the greatest crimes against America. Despite the disastrous failures of Republicans, Merrick Garland, and SCOTUS, we must remember those who suffered on Jan 6 and continue to fight for justice—for them and our democracy.
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Above the Law

We forget January 6th at our peril

We grow up with the unacceptable, and accommodation becomes a tool we use to make our lives easier. Accommodating the unacceptable is often easier than doing the right thing. Eventually, we use it to let ourselves off the hook, because that’s easier, too.

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There Is No Worst

Opposition in the age of accommodation

The Constitution is unconstitutional is quite a gauntlet to throw down.

Karoline Leavitt: "The Trump administration believes that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional."

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days taking stock. Very much unlike 2016, I feel neither despair nor paralysis. Instead, I shift between a clear-eyed detachment and a grim determination.

My latest:
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Don't let the shadows hold back the dawn

Sundays

Imagine what a tiny little man you would have to be to feel threatened by a dancing fox.

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It's difficult to end a war if you don't know why you started it in the first place.

The phrase “Peaceful transfer of power” rings hollow when the person to whom power is being passed incited an insurrection against the government he has, once again, been chosen to lead.

Donald will continue to weaken our democracy in ways both unfathomable and incalculable.

The portrait is out of the attic.

As unthinkable as it may be, we must contemplate what might happen if Donald Trump withdraws America's support from Ukraine to appease Vladimir Putin—our enemy. What will happen to Ukraine when one of its staunchest allies betrays them?

My latest:
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A Thousand Days

And countless crimes against humanity

What's happening in Ukraine is both tragedy and travesty. If the U.S. withdraws from NATO and it can't step up without our support, it will also be disaster and atrocity. And all of it can be laid at the feet of the traitor, Donald Trump.

More in my latest:

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At the Fulcrum of History

Pressure is brought to bear

I am so deeply sorry. I thought better of us.