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Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, MSNBC contributor, dog and art lover, democracy defender, and pro-Oxford comma. Book recommendations welcomed.

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Phenomenal. KUDOS.

10.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 264 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 3

Trump is not the unfortunate victim of job β€œlosses”; he is destroying jobs, especially manufacturing jobs. And in savaging medical and scientific grants and going to war with universities, Trump is further undercutting one of America’s greatest sources of long-term growth and productivity

10.03.2026 12:34 πŸ‘ 493 πŸ” 151 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 2
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Words & Phrases Let’s lose β€˜lost jobs’

Really, did we β€œlose” jobs, as in β€œmisplace” them, like car keys or reading glasses? And for whom was this unexpected? Let’s get real. The jobs were not β€œlost,” and it is not as much of a shocker as legacy outlets made it out to be.
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10.03.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 255 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 5
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Trump Thinks He Can Gain Historic Glory Aaron David Miller mulls on the rationale for the ongoing U.S.-Israel attacks against Iran

Trump Thinks He Can Gain Historic Glory.. the brilliant thoughts of Aaron David Miller, putting Iran in historical context and explaining how Trump and Bibi think. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

09.03.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes, here we are.

09.03.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 360 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5
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In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame

In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame ... outrageous, unacceptable and a terrific argument for throwing every R out of Congress www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/u...

08.03.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 276 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1
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These Christian Nationalists Are Loving War with Iran β€œGod is using President Trump to execute judgment on wicked civilizations.”

www.contrariannews.org/p/these-chri... utterly fascinating and equally frightening

08.03.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 193 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 7
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My day at #standupforscience in DC was truly inspiring

07.03.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 1497 πŸ” 251 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 10
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#standupforscience in DC

07.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 457 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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Fantastic event with inspiration from @raskin.house.gov at #standupforscience in DC

07.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 545 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

incredible ineptitude: "Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help"... and NOW they want Ukraine to help

07.03.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 637 πŸ” 142 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 9
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Athletes Keep Letting Trump Make Fools Out of Them Trump’s β€œCollege Sports Roundtable” is Friday. It’s the latest example of how those in sports who deal with him wind up looking stupid.

Trump is having a field day manipulating dumb jocks and senseless stakeholders.
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06.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 231 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 4
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Every Expansion of Democracy Has Faced Backlash Black political power has never grown without institutions and actors mobilizing to contain it. The SAVE Act is the latest chapter.

Magnificent: The arc of this story is not defined by the barriers imposed but by the progress that outlasts them. Black voters have always been central to that progress and will remain so.

open.substack.com/pub/contrari... expansion-of-black-democracy?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

06.03.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 159 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

We didn't "lose" jobs. Trump killed them.

06.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 906 πŸ” 201 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 6

amazing anyone still subscribes

06.03.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Gas Prices, Up 11% in a Week, Pile Pressure on Trump

U.S. Gas Prices, Up 11% in a Week, Pile Pressure on Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/b...

06.03.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 169 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 8

and Brent's Oil soars to $90 because, of course, Trump's statement is insane unless he wants to invade a country with 90M people.

06.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s Driving the Partisan Divide on Iran? Responsibility vs. acquiescence

exactly: Democrats overwhelmingly supported the war powers resolutions because it is painfully clear that the White House lacks a clear strategy on Iran. We can stand with our allies, including Israel, without launching a war with no clear objectives or end. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

06.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 191 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1
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On the Ground in the Middle East Jen Rubin chats with The Counteroffensive reporter Alessandra Hay about how the war in Iran is affecting the wider region.

On the Ground in the Middle East.. fascinating reporting from the region open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

06.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Undaunted Trump ditches Noem β€” and allies refuse to support the war

Forcing Trump to wrestle with the consequences of his own erratic decisions and steering their own countries clear of the conflict would make far more sense than betting Trump will suddenly develop heretofore-unseen competence.
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06.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 196 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Undaunted Trump ditches Noem β€” and allies refuse to support the war

Trump announced he would nominate Mullin, widely regarded as one of the dimmer bulbs in the Senate and lacking any college education, to replace her. Knowing the R senators’ utter spinelessness and disinclination to exercise any quality control he lwill get through open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

06.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 264 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 5
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Undaunted Trump ditches Noem β€” and allies refuse to support the war

Trump can be forced to retreat when Democrats go on attack, embarrass his incompetent and dishonest lackeys, and effectively deploy free media. That’s a strategy to be used again and again. My suggestion for the next Cabinet member: Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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06.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 204 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1

Brent Crude over $90. When it hits $100 MAGA GOP's will light their hair on fire

06.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 172 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump economy in crapper. Dow and jobs down, growth down, costs (espec gas prices) up. And he's spending $1B on an unneccessary, illegal war.

06.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 367 πŸ” 81 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 2
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Israel's conformist thinking on Iran has swallowed Netanyahu's opposition 'There Is No Opposition and No Coalition,' Wrote Opposition Leader Yair Lapid This Week, Showing How Much the Country Has Become an Isolated Echo Chamber, Feeding Itself Justifications for Israel's Wa...

I agree. The Israeli "opposition" is just as culpable and just as blind. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

06.03.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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A Day on the Frontline of America's Abortion War The Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Devil is Busy' follows a clinic worker as she contends with loud protestors and weary patients

A Day on the Frontline of America's Abortion War: fascinating and stunning open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

06.03.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2

We should abolish the United States Senate. It serves no purpose.

05.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 4698 πŸ” 940 πŸ’¬ 585 πŸ“Œ 134
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To the Dogs A cartoon by Nick Anderson

To the Dogs
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05.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 254 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 1

Now Senate can put hold on Mullin until Dems DHS demands are met

05.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 2361 πŸ” 614 πŸ’¬ 120 πŸ“Œ 70

Tommy Tuberville objects

05.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 317 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1