Philipps O’Brien on Substack  The truth of US behavior has been that the US has been helping Russia, but until now more by hobbling Ukraine and its partners. Now, the US is coming out as a more direct supporter of Russia—and in the process it is blaming the Ukrainians for that tinyurl.com/yt5wad7u

This Is About Much More Than Just Diesel

What Really Matters From The Last Few Hours

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And stay tuned for the next one-- Tuesday night on Georgia Public Broadcasting. I can't believe Collins agreed to even one debate with Ossoff, but a second helping?! Beavis and Butthead's dumber brother, "this ol' trucker"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

Ossoff says that Mike Collins has "hired half the Third Reich to staff your congressional office"

Automatic for the #34yearsagotoday www.petercare.com/videos/r-e-m... One of the many great videos, Peter Care made for the band over the years— and this is a version of Drive that I had not remembered

How long could Trump serve without this counting as the first term for a theoretical President Vance…. I bet Peter Thiel knows. And I’m sure he’ll clue John Roberts in sometime soon. We’re all just sitting ducks, whether we live in Southern California or not

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY:

A worthy revisiting- and that live show from Paris ROCKS! 🎸🇫🇷

R.E.M.@remhq.bsky.social · 2w ago

25 years later, there’s more to Reveal. Arriving November 20, Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition). More here: i.craftrecordings.com/reveal25

An Australian cartoonist for The Guardian with a keen sense of American politics  www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Oh no Donald Trump is becoming increasingly unpopular! Surely it must all be over soon | First Dog on the Moon

It’s so bad some Republicans are even turning against him – bit late guys but whatever

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Monica Hesse, one of the best writers at the Washington Post, who didn’t leave during the purge, seems unshackled— good! Maybe Bezos is softening…. at least on the Post! Good summary of the inanity of the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave 🗳️ wapo.st/4hgtTZq

Column | I watched 24 hours of Trump TV. Buckle up.

What does the TV president look like without press corps footage?

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And now for something completely different and Killer Mike talks with Jon Ossoff: youtu.be/u1TnSfeQZV4?...

“It Makes a Difference Who Represents Us” ft. Jon Ossoff | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 62

YouTube video by Killer Mike

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This could mean some real progress-- wonder if it's anything more than a thought experiment given how many corporately-funded candidates who have gained power would be involved, at least in the short term prospect.org/2026/09/22/o...

Can the States Stop the Corporate Domination of Our Politics? - The American Prospect

States giveth corporations the right to exist, so the states can taketh away their political spending power—or at least, Hawaii and Montana are trying.

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From a long time ago, still sounds really good 🎸 https://youtube.com/watch?v=V8TviTcv8eA

"Pretty Persuasion"

YouTube video by remhq

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Basically perfect music for a rainy evening, Neil Young’s best album in a long time… back in the old folky days, the air was magic when he played… and still is based on this 🙏⬇️🇨🇦 open.spotify.com/album/7BqXCK...

Second Song - Album by Neil Young | Spotify

Neil Young · album · 2026 · 7 songs

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Just another Sunday afternoon in downtown Athens GA-- this guy's got the gift and Georgia is lucky to have him. And it's up to all of us to keep him serving in the United States Senate 🗳️ @ossoff.bsky.social See also @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social last night! jonossoff.substack.com/p/yesterdays...

Yesterday’s rally in Athens

Yesterday, I rallied a massive crowd in Athens to organize opposition to the Trump administration and my opponent, Mike Collins.

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Kevin Cullen in the Boston Globe: "The king of England is more welcome in Ireland than Donald Trump ... Trump has actually helped the Irish economy by driving so many Americans to resettle there, to get away from him." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/14/m...

Mr. Trump’s wicked excellent Irish vacation - The Boston Globe

The Irish people were left to wonder what to do when Trump suddenly proclaimed that he agreed with them on reunification.

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Heather Cox Richardson‘s Letter From An American not a comforting one at all Lawrence Luttig has been a respected conservative Republican lawyer and judge for decades, and he makes clear what he believes is going on, and helps explain some of this madness podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 📡🎙️🗳️🚨

The Writing is Already on the Wall

Podcast Episode · Letters from an American · September 13 · 11m

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UGA friends, Athens GA friends... File under "same as it ever was" Everything is different, nothing has changed; here's Nelson chronicles from way back with a current lens tinyurl.com/msn2bmcc

An Antagonist in Athens

Most people do not spend—and extend—college careers in opposition to their University President.

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Complete OSSOFF speech today at the Georgia Theatre.... worth watching, sharing and living, and working harder! youtu.be/YidK0oL_kOQ?...

Full Speech | Rally with Jon Ossoff in Athens, GA | 09.13.2026

YouTube video by Jon Ossoff

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Any stir? Aye, good craic in Edinburgh and Dublin on the weekend! tinyurl.com/ScotEirejust...

Bertis Downs@bertisdowns.bsky.social · 4w ago

I was a little too tired to write much useful from the past couple of Pageantry era shows, but I tried anyway, before getting to my "real" work. Thanks David at REMHQ for getting it up and out on a Saturday night! tinyurl.com/ScotEirejust...

I was a little too tired to write much useful from the past couple of Pageantry era shows, but I tried anyway, before getting to my "real" work. Thanks David at REMHQ for getting it up and out on a Saturday night! tinyurl.com/ScotEirejust...

Posting early to be sure my American friends see it so they can register and thenget the email saying “your email address has been validated” (in case they want to fly halfway around the world to see their favorite band) See W.A.S.T.E. of course for details! 🎸🇦🇺🇯🇵

Such sincerity…. I would delete, report, block, but it’s more fun to wonder how the hell they got my data to send me their junk ❄️

I appreciate and support Democracy Forward, among the key frontline stalwarts of the authoritarian resistance movement. Skye Perryman is their forceful leader; her editorial from today’s New York Times makes clear the challenges in the midterms and beyond. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/o...

Opinion | Our Democracy Is at Stake. Stop Waiting for a Savior. (Gift Article)

The greatest power we have is our own.

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Commemorating National Radio Day with an HQ peek back into the Athens Music Junkie archives from way back in 2008, thanks to Jordan Stepp! Visit the link to read about the day Mike took over WUOG. athensmusicjunkie.com/2008/12/20/m... #NationalRadioDay

Mike Mills at WUOG

I never thought I’d get to see it happen but there he was, along with Kevin O’Neil, walking up the stairs in front of Memorial Hall, both carrying tons of vinyl. His hair was longer tha…

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Reading this, a good friend really only had one question: where are the Republicans and why are they not speaking out? I think I know… I think a lot of them are gonna vote in ten weeks Steve Rattner in the The New York Times www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Greg Bluestein details that ICK factor for Mike Collins that has repelled some of his fellow Rs endorsing or supporting him... I dunno, maybe they don’t like tractor trailers driven by old guys with mullets. The 10/8 GPB debate ought to be pretty interesting 🗳 www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Jon Ossoff wants more than a win against Mike Collins

The Democratic U.S. senator is pitching himself as a check on President Donald Trump, hoping it will propel him to a runaway win.

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The latest blast email (used to be a fan club newsletter and take a week or more to get to you). Reckoning very special DSS edition + new news of the guys— stay cool out there 🎸 tinyurl.com/HQblast81926

This just occurred to me all these years later— 42 to be precise! 🎸🎥 youtu.be/VNbgNdv3RRE?...

REM - Left Of Reckoning

YouTube video by ChasingTheBumblebee

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Jon Ossoff in Atlanta— the scalpel-edged dagger was the one that’s been quoted everywhere. But the whole speech is worth reading, or watching. It’s Go time Georgia jonossoff.substack.com/p/yesterdays... youtu.be/Ri0DmGQzfQ0?...

Scandal piñata

Yesterday, I rallied a massive crowd in Atlanta to organize opposition to the Trump administration and my opponent, Mike Collins.

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A fascinating take on Professor Heather Cox Richardson in the Boston Globe Magazine today… Lots of interesting details on her and how she does what she does. Heather Cox Richardson helps so many of us make sense of what’s going on. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/11/m...

From a small town in Maine, Heather Cox Richardson has built a following of millions. She still thinks America can be saved. - The Boston Globe

Her newsletter, Letters from an American, is quick to call out MAGA. Her critics say she's less tough on Democrats.

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Something good to do this weekend— it only takes about 5 minutes to personalize your own letter, and these things do indeed make a difference when it comes to congressional action! tinyurl.com/HeadStartAnt...