Marc Mullendore
@marcmullendore.bsky.social
Native Michigander and now a proud Californian. Quite to the left & advocate of freedom for all. Reading is my thing. #books Time to codify Roe v. Wade. #BLM Married to @markc54. Episcopalian. Research Administrator. #WTF America? #NoDMs, please.
I don't know anything about this man in particular, but I do know that in order to defend Graham Platner, one must put oneself in a position to defend sexual misconduct and abuse. It doesn't surprise me that this would be easier to achieve if one were also a sexual predator.
Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · last wk.Exclusive from me — Daniel Moraff, one of the political operatives behind Graham Platner's rise and fall, has been accused of sexual assault. Full story here:
I’m a broken record on this, but again: Senate Republicans oppose nuking the filibuster because they believe the 60-vote rule blocks many more liberal goals than conservative goals in the long haul. Liberals have come to the same conclusion hence they mostly favor nuking it.
Five months ago, on Feb. 26, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was and open international waterway, as it had been for decades. Five months later, thanks to Trump's war, the Strait is closed, we've lost 18 service members and spent ~$100b, and the U.S. is neither as liked nor as trusted nor as feared.
"Nothing disturbs me more than the glorification of stupidity." Carl Sagan
"The WHCA honored the journalism that Trump hates, while assiduously avoiding any vocal defense of the journalists Trump is hunting. Bravely saying something at the podium to Trump’s face would have cost something real...Nobody was willing to pay it." open.substack.com/pub/mrcolbyh...
HUGE WIN IN KATIE PHANG’S EPSTEIN FILES LAWSUIT: Judge Emmet Sullivan is making the DOJ prove its case. Todd Blanche must now submit the unredacted Epstein Files documents for in-camera review along with evidence supporting the government’s redactions.
Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.social · 2w agoBREAKING: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files, Judge Sullivan has just ordered Blanche to produce, in camera (in chambers), the UNREDACTED emails & documents, and Blanche must bring documentation supporting his representations the DOJ’s redactions are what he claims they are.
The Odyssey cost $250 million to make. Guess who got a tax break worth more than 30x that last year? Amazon—after firing 30,000 workers.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner Redo Is an Affront to a Free Press... THIS !!!!!! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
The White House Correspondents' Dinner Redo Is an Affront to a Free Press
When the president is attacking journalists, he shouldn't be a guest of honor at media events.
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Peter Baker@peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 2w agoHave been a member of the @whca.bsky.social almost continuously since the 1990s. Our mission is to defend the First Amendment rights of White House correspondents to report on the president without fear or favor. Unfortunately last night did not advance that cause. Time to rethink the dinner.
Don’t come to us for mealy mouthed nice words about Graham. He was a reprehensible figure
Anti-Democratic Party Hysteria Is Out of Sync With Reality
Democrats’ successes should not be ignored; plus a note on Senator Lindsey Graham
contrariannews.org
Marco Rubio is against birthright citizenship. But Marco Rubio *is* a birthright citizen. Ted Cruz is against birthright citizenship. But Ted Cruz was born in Canada. He only got US citizenship by a birthright citizenship law because of his US mother. They are both shameless hypocrites.
Fingers crossed this merger does not go through! #Paramount #WarnerBros #merger Why Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal suddenly looks less certain www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Why Paramount's Warner Bros. deal suddenly looks less certain
State attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, plan to ask for a trial in 2027 -- after the midterm elections.
latimes.com
Charlie Sykes' exit take on last night's WHCA dinner: "They should have walked out." open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Trump Tried to Rewire Society. Trump Failed.
A conversation with Jonathan Rauch.
open.substack.com
Because every time these “Christians” elect Caligula, God sends a new plague.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2w agoThe cyclospora outbreak has reached 7,400 cases across 9 states. The FDA just recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,300 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record. “Make America Healthy Again.”
Cartoons by Ellie Black, Hartley Lin, Matilda Borgström, and Asher Perlman. See more cartoons from the issue: newyorkercartoons.visitlink.me/0zN6LV
If Andy Beshear doesn’t call for a special election before August 3rd and force Mitch McConnell to prove he can speak in a video, then Andy Beshear becomes the new Merrick Garland. I’m sorry but I make the rules.
How pathetic is Sen. Thom Tillis? Tillis: Because of my deep respect for the survivors, I won’t vote for Blanche unless he meets with them. The survivors: Well, we had a meeting and Blanche was totally unhelpful, dismissive, and disrespectful, Tillis: I’m good.
Having lunch and watching the England v. Argentina match. Three Lions!
Instagram users should check privacy settings after rollout of new Meta AI image generator, advocates warn
Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts
theguardian.com
He keeps finding new ways to make the entire world root against Americans
Forbes@forbes.com · last mo.Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.
Imagine even without a bully as national leader England won
I’m pretty incandescent about Trump ruining the World Cup not only for the rest of the world but also for the US team, they will be forever tainted by this.
