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Whew. Maggie Haberman confirms today that Trump was surprised by his *own* tariff numbers and rates: “At one point, he didn’t realize how high China’s tariffs burden had gotten. It was up to 145% & his reaction was holy shit…It’s not a formula. It’s a gut feeling.”

Worth watching this chilling account from Amb. Samantha Power about Elon Musk & Trump ignoring evidence in plain sight that destroying USAID would lead to deaths around the world: “There was no regard for human lives at stake.”

To celebrate a rebellion means not to obey in advance, not to accept any of this as normal: not the lies told about the history by the people destroying our future, not the saccharine veneration of the Constitution by people who violate it every day. Must-read: open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

On Tyranny — Special 250th Edition

With friends, on video, to recall and to rebel

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To celebrate a rebellion is to know that, from a flawed world, we can make new things. We can hold on, we can find each other, and not just imagine but create a much better America. It is a special 250th – it is ours. Video in link: snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...

On Tyranny — Special 250th Edition

With friends, on video, to recall and to rebel

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NEW: On America's 250th, Sarah Jessica Parker narrates a reading on resisting authoritarianism and building a better future—featuring Mark Ruffalo, Ted Danson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Leslie Odom Jr., Margaret Atwood, & more. "What happens next is not inevitable. It depends on us."

I can’t stop thinking about just how many Republicans out there must fear what just happened to Bill Cassidy—so much that they won’t speak up or disagree with Trump because are scared of their own voters. To be a Republican simply means total subservience to Trump only.

NEW: Senator Warren & Jane Fonda speak out about media consolidation, saying a merger would raise subscription prices, slash jobs, and threaten all of our freedom of expression.

NEW: Senator Warren & Jane Fonda speak out about media consolidation, saying a merger would raise subscription prices, slash jobs, and threaten all of our freedom of expression.

Follow us on Instagram here! www.instagram.com/1acommittee/ Be part of a movement of citizens who care about free speech against efforts from the government to silence, intimidate, and censor us.

Victor Shi@victorshi.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Some personal news: I’m honored to be working for the Committee for the First Amendment, relaunched by Jane Fonda — a collective of thousands of artists standing against censorship. Follow @1ACommittee on Instagram for updates (we are taking the resistance online) Let’s use our voices — together.

Some personal news: I’m honored to be working for the Committee for the First Amendment, relaunched by Jane Fonda — a collective of thousands of artists standing against censorship. Follow @1ACommittee on Instagram for updates (we are taking the resistance online) Let’s use our voices — together.

Bad Bunny was amazing, but what did everyone who attacked him think would happen? He wouldn't embrace his culture? He wouldn't be proud of his heritage? He wouldn't use the moment to showcase the best parts of America? He did all that—& more. We are all better because of that.

Bad Bunny was amazing, but what did everyone who attacked him think would happen? He wouldn't embrace his culture? He wouldn't be proud of his heritage? He wouldn't use the moment to showcase the best parts of America? He did all that—& more. We are all better because of that.

VERY strong words from Mayor Bass today about the federal administration & ICE: “This Administration doesn’t care about safety. And they most certainly don’t care about the law. This senseless death, lawlessness, and violence must end. And so must the presence of ICE in Los Angeles.”

@bradleywhitford.bsky.social with a word about the First Amendment 👇👇

A conversation you won’t want to miss.

Stacey Abrams@staceyabrams.com · 10mo ago

Join us on Monday, January 12th at 3PM ET on my Substack, Assembly Notes, for a conversation with Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social about authoritarianism and what we can do fight back. See you there! bit.ly/4qOzoSp

Join us on Monday, January 12th at 3PM ET on my Substack, Assembly Notes, for a conversation with Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social about authoritarianism and what we can do fight back. See you there! bit.ly/4qOzoSp

The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.

Powerful statement from Jane Fonda & Committee for the First Amendment, asking an essential question: "Is Paramount, once again, kowtowing to appease the president, as its owner seeks administration approval to further expand his media empire with a hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery?"

Bass: We had an important victory today from the courts. The court determined what we knew all along: we do not need National Guard troops in our city. We didn’t need them in June, and we certainly don’t need them in December. I’m glad a decision was made saying the president is out of line

Hearing massive turnout in the college precinct in Davidson County, Tennessee (which voted +27.4 for Kamala Harris). So high that it has exceeded 2024 turnout. If you know ANY young people in Tennessee, tell them to get out there, vote, and stay in line.

Don't forget that there is a major election tomorrow in Tennessee. Before we think about 2026, let's focus all our energy on tomorrow's election. Make phone calls. Knock on doors. Do everything between now and tomorrow to make sure Democrats can show we can and we WILL win in the south.

Let this sink in: in a Tennessee district that Trump won by 22 points in 2024, Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate, has closed that gap by *20* points. Only 2 points separate her and her opponent. Republicans & Trump are running scared. All eyes on Tennessee.

lDemocrats took one step forward last Tuesday. Now, establishment Democrats have set us two steps back.

This one ❤️

To all those family & friends who are talking about airport chaos: this is the perfect time to make the direct connection to Trump & Republicans. The long wait times, delayed flights, cancelled flights, are on THIS Administration. That is why your travel experience is worse. Name them. Blame them.

If you don’t know Lina Khan, now is a great time to know about her. She’s now on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. She’s also the former FTC Chair, only 36, & committed to leveling the playing field for everyday Americans. She is an absolute star. This is what hope feels like.

If you don’t know Lina Khan, now is a great time to know about her. She’s now on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. She’s also the former FTC Chair, only 36, & committed to leveling the playing field for everyday Americans. She is an absolute star. This is what hope feels like.

I know there’s lots of talk about 2026, but there’s a big election in Tennessee December of THIS year. Pay attention to Aftyn Behn, running for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District. She’s 35 & a former social worker. A recent poll had her within the margin of error. Republicans are running scared.