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    America:

    Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social
    "Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro as a commuter looks on, during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr"
    "Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro as a commuter looks on, during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr"
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    Jul 4, 2026
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    Reply to @petersagal.bsky.social

    The NYT has now significantly expanded its obit of Graham, including his many policy reversals, and his attempts to undo the 2020 election. (Gift link)

    www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/u...

    Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’ (Gift Article)
    He died from “a brief and sudden illness,” his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Friends: no major paper had an obit ready for Sen Graham, because, why would you? What you’re seeing this morning are fast write-ups to relay the basic news. You’ll see more complete obituaries later today and tomorrow, all of which will mention the thing you’re angry they’re not mentioning.

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    Jul 12, 2026
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    I’m mostly struck that as far as anyone knows, yesterday Graham was in good health and this morning he’s gone. And now the Intertubes are gloating and condemning and mocking.

    We are all Scrooge, and today is Christmas morning. It’s not too late. Start working on your obituary now.

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    Jul 12, 2026
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    At a game at Wrigley, telling my niece about the first time I saw a game here in the summer of 1998, and a player came up who was born in the summer of 1998.

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    Jun 30, 2026
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    Least important thing about this, but it’s another distorting effect of the Electoral College. There were more Trump voters in CA, a “blue state,” than in MS, AL and MO combined.

    tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social
    NEW: In a stunning admission, the Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled billions in energy grants to states "based solely" on politics -- and whether that state was represented by Democrats and backed Harris in 2024. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
    Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
    Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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    Jul 25, 2026
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    specialto.thebulwark.com/p/the-corrup...

    The Corruption of Lindsey Graham
    A case study in the rise of authoritarianism. Sen. Lindsey Graham is a central player in the Republican party’s capitulation to Donald Trump. We can watch the GOP's turn to authoritarianism by review...
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Nice

    @kyleayers.bsky.social
    Not saying that game was stolen from Egypt but it is now on display at museum in London.
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    Jul 7, 2026
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    This is from the new WH report on the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History, calling for what the museum *should* say about slavery and human rights.

    One question: those 750,000 people who died in the Civil War to end slavery… who killed them? And why?

    It should tell the story of how the colonies inherited slavery from both global and European slaving practices, but also how the words, actions, and ideas of America's Founders helped spark a worldwide movement that ultimately ended slavery. It should tell the story of how at least eight American colonies passed or attempted to pass laws to either tax or severely limit the importation of slaves before the Revolutionary War, only to be forced by the British Crown to continue it. It should tell the story of how 750,000 Americans died in the Civil War. It should tell the story of how Americans came to reject Jim Crow and segregation, backing a colorblind standard derived from America's founding documents. In short, it should tell the story of the birth of America and how the United States, because of the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and upheld in the Constitution, has done more to advance and secure fundamental rights than any other nation in the world.
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    Jul 7, 2026
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    did he not have a horse

    Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social
    CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve remainder of his Senate term.
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Justice Roberts’ majority opinion on birthright citizenship traces (accurately) the history of citizenship law. But J Brown-Jackson’s concurrence discusses the larger history of America, and how the 14th A fits into it.

    Of course, the ultimate irony is that for all the talk about the detestable Dred Scott decision, the Government and the principal dissent propose a return to its core tenet. Their bottom line is that, for certain people, being born on American soil will not suffice to confer citizenship. It is that odious conclusion that the Citizenship Clause plainly rejects, as the Court explains. Ante, at 26. I add only that the Fourteenth Amendment's universalist aims should forever be the death knell for this kind of claim—one that seeks to make bloodline the marker of birthright. The America that was reborn from the rubble of the Civil War simply does not countenance that inequitable result. Thankfully, a majority of the Court remembered this today, and has dutifully preserved the most basic animating principle of our Nation's founding—that all human beings are created equal— once more.
    Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social
    www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    My eyes blurred as I read this, not sure from what.

    petebuttigieg.substack.com/p/a-terrible...

    A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family
    Even in today's climate, there should be one fundamental principle everyone respects: whatever you think about someone in politics, you leave their kids alone.
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    Jun 26, 2026
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    Getting away from it all this week, which includes the Internets. Enjoy your guest host on Wait Wait, Mr Tom Papa, and remember: be the poster you wish to see in the world.

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    Jul 14, 2026
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    Turn up the sound to get a sense of how substantial that falling piece is.

    Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social
    The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.
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    Jul 2, 2026
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    I was off social media for almost a week and yet nothing in the world has changed at all, for better or worse. Strange.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    The WSJ just published two articles in a series on how the US President is in the midst of destroying the Western alliance. Here’s a gift link to #1:

    www.wsj.com/world/europe...

    ‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America
    Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of “flattery diplomacy.”
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    Jul 8, 2026
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    Well, at least America has better beer.

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    Jul 7, 2026
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    Some lovely details in this obit of Sam Neill, including that in that immortal, iconic shot of him seeing a living dino for the first time in Jurassic Park, he was looking at a piece of paper with an X on it.

    wapo.st/4gFnqZH

    Sam Neill, versatile actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park,’ dies at 78
    The New Zealander drew international acclaim for roles as gruff loners and unhinged villains. He was best known for playing paleontologist Alan Grant.
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Reply to @petersagal.bsky.social

    Here’s the segment:

    youtu.be/ykbVmZqfpZ0?...

    ‘Unhinged and racist’: Hayes EVISCERATES Trump’s birthright argument
    YouTube video by MS NOW
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    Jul 1, 2026
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    If you are in or can get to Chicago this summer, cadge a ticket to “ICE BOY!” At the Goodman, just to watch Nick Offerman, as great as he is, get outshined by his astounding wife, Megan Mullaly, in an utterly ridiculous, hilarious musical about Eugene O’Neill, the “theatah,”, and anthropology.

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    Jul 11, 2026
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    Lot of commentary on yesterday’s SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship, making similar points, but for clarity and plain speaking I recommend @chrislhayes.bsky.social’s opening A-block with @sifill.bsky.social from last night.

    www.ms.now/all

    All In with Chris Hayes
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    Jul 1, 2026
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    Reply to @petersagal.bsky.social

    Consider: the nail in Nixon’s coffin was a tape of him suggesting he would manipulate the FBI/CIA to serve him politically. These days, the President does that every day and twice on Sundays.

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    Jun 27, 2026
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    @petridishes.bsky.social is such a national treasure we should just call her “N.T.” from now on. (Gift link)

    www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

    I Went to the Great American State Fair and I May Never Sleep Again
    A day at the fair featuring patriotic energy drinks, a George Washington impersonator, and lots of ABBA
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    Jul 2, 2026
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    Almost all of my favorite follows on the 'Sky were people I knew and followed on the old site. Derek here is the greatest discovery I made in this brave new world.

    derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social
    Stephen Miller's suit here shows one of the biggest problems with men's tailoring today. 🧵
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    Jul 2, 2026
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    Subject aside, it is remarkable to see the difference between 10 years ago and now, as in the first clip.

    PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social
    CNN aired a devastating montage of all the times that Trump accused others of using their public office to make money. Trump's net worth has almost tripled since he took office. Everything he accuses others of is an open admission. #cdnpoli
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    Jul 2, 2026