Mary Harris

In some ways this is a modern update to Derrick Bell’s short story “The Space Traders” (worth reading if you hearted this)

👀 thanks for the rec!

US antifa trial tests limits of Trump administration’s domestic terror claims Jurors hear how 4 July protest outside ICE turned violent, sparking rare federal case against leftwing demonstrators

Also great analysis over at The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Prairieland defendants expected to present cases this week as ICE shooting trial enters week 3 Prosecutors will likely rest their case early this week after two weeks of presenting evidence in what the Trump administration calls the first domestic terrorism case associated with “antifa."

I relied on some great reporting from @keranews.org as I prepped for this interview. Worth following them: www.keranews.org/criminal-jus...

The DOJ Is Trying Protesters As Terrorists. Will They Win? Can the DOJ raise the stakes for types of criminal and even non-criminal actions?

Come chop it up with me and @leejamiller.bsky.social on the show today, where we talk about a Texas trial a whole lot more ppl should be thinking about slate.com/podcasts/wha...

Also please note how my style is evolving as I age

This is intentional lol

I’m also happy I found the retainer

One of the wild things about parenting is how quickly you can go from having some major professional moment to experiencing some visceral but necessary task

Like a few hours ago I was on a red carpet but I spent the last 20 mins digging a retainer out of a compost pile

I understand your frustration. I know lots of people are asking for your money. The one thing I will say is - readers and listeners paying is… how I feed my kids! And Jim has a unique voice that is worth supporting, he proves it week after week. Thanks for considering it.

"He has a lot of confrontational energy, and the United States Senate—a lunch club for seniors, in which members aren’t even allowed to address their remarks directly to each other on the Senate floor—can feel constricting in that regard" - @jim-newell.bsky.social truly one of the best in the biz

Yes, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick Tried to Start a Literal Fight at a Senate Hearing. But There’s So Much More. Trying to fight a hearing witness is on the list of Markwayne Mullin's wildest moments, but it might not be the top.

Please allow yourself a lil treat

Which is this article

slate.com/news-and-pol...

I’ve seen enough. Not about the election. Just generally.

Call us!!

I think you are looking at my Kataifi! (these are stuffed with pistachio)

A good day to blow some cash at my local Persian bakery

thanks for your ears

helllooooooooo! This is a good way to communicate with me and also where I sometimes post a picture of my dog or one-off thoughts (for better/worse)

This Is Different Than Trump’s Past Strikes on Iran and Venezuela Trump just crossed a line he promised he would never cross.

Of course, always read @fredmkaplan.bsky.social slate.com/news-and-pol...

International Relations Is Not a Morality Play: What to Expect From the War With Iran The Trump administration has no plan and no path to a good outcome.

Liberal Currents is crushing it: www.liberalcurrents.com/internationa...

‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’ Donald Trump’s plans to oust the Iranian regime, which led to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made some of his advisers nervous, The Atlantic reports. Read about what went into the decision to at...

Here are some things I read that gave me the context I needed to have this conversation. 🧵 Definitely everything over at the Atlantic, but especially: www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

The “Peace President” Goes to War War in Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei was killed, but the Trump administration is leaving the hard work of regime change to the Iranians.

I've had two other occasions to ask -- are we at war with Iran? (Soleimani's assasination, the targeted nuclear strikes -- all Trump.) I don't want to say 3rd time's the charm, but 3rd time is definitely a different answer. With @shaneharris.bsky.social slate.com/podcasts/wha...

In my convo w/ @shaneharris.bsky.social that airs tomorrow we talked about this war as a kind of luxury good, the “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it” approach to intl affairs

Ofc there is no easy credit to power warfare; advisors have even warned we might run low on munitions

Been thinking about the rules journos made for themselves in the Trump era. Like: “cover what he DOES not what he SAYS”

Well intentioned! But now I feel the responsible approach is more: “imagine the wildest thing he might do, and prep for that, JIC”

Michelle Goldberg is always essential reading for me but this week she provided essential context on what is happening in Iran - and where it is heading. This is the line I keep thinking about

“I understand why the male hockey players wanted to go … but there should have been comments the next day.”

Curler Rich Ruohonen made headlines for speaking out about ICE. He talked with Slate about his statements and the men’s hockey team at the SOTU. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlV...

But seriously: why no condoms in the Olympic village for curlers???

For the journalists in the house

Also hi we put this on YT!

He was so great. Also prepare to learn a lot about curling 😈

U.S. Olympian Rich Ruohonen Speaks Out on Trump, ICE, and the Curling Drama in Italy YouTube video by Slate

One thing I loved about this convo is about how it went kinda deep on allyship.

This Olympian who made waves for speaking out about Trump did so strategically: as an older white man (and alternate) he felt like he could take the heat for his team. And: he GOT heat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlV...