Sean Masterson

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

If you think you know why US newspapers died, this feature documentary now streaming for free on PBS might surprise you. It wasn't the Internet. Newspapers were specifically targeted by vulture capitalists.

I composed the score for the film, which features electric cello & Crowfoot guitars.

Are we tired of all the winning? 😔🤦🏼‍♂️😡

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error

FFS. Is Vought going to be held accountable for this fuck-up?

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

It seems they also got rid of the organization that monitors how many Americans die, when, and of what. Convenient.

Rebecca has 92K followers including Gaetz, Loomer, Massie, D’Souza, Sen Schmitt, Rep. Cloud. Broke with Trump over Epstein.

“In fact, let me put it a little simpler: all of those data center deals you’ve seen announced are basically bullshit. Even if they get the permits and the money, there are massive physical challenges that cannot be resolved by simply throwing money at them.”

Let’s be clear:

Republicans are 💯 responsible for the government shutdown. They don’t need a single vote from Democrats to reopen.

Republicans are 💯 responsible for firing thousands of federal workers. They don’t need a single layoff to offset the shutdown. It’s their Project 2025 playbook.

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Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration. Known for his aggressive online persona and bitter public fights with several family members, Pulte currently serves as director...

Before targeting Trump foes, Pulte practiced on his own family, per @
Brian Slodysko and Chris Megerian. He accused his grandfather’s widow of insider trading, was tied to a website trashing an aunt as a "fake Christian" and called another relative "a fat slob." apnews.com/article/trum...

Cartoon by John Deering.

Perfect précis of the current conjuncture.

What Thiel is saying about tax havens = what Altman is saying about copyright:

"I can't be rich unless you let me steal from you."

This is how Broligarchs differ from oligarchs of yore: the latter tried to hide their thievery; the Broligarchs trumpet their entitlement to steal as a natural right.

Like Bari Weiss being stuffed by a billionaire atop CBS to lie to normies, this is billionaires stuffing rightwing ideas into AI systems to lie to normies.

The whole fascist takeover of the US is built atop an information war.

Can repeat enough: Chicago is the rehearsal for what's ahead (and yes, is also already underway) in other cities — AND for the campaign of noncooperation & opposition that must be unleashed. We must study & practice & prepare.

I repeat: we love you, Chicago.

That’s pretty specific….
Me thinks Kid Rock was rejected by someone with blue hair and five nose rings. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Is he pitching a dystopian series to Netflix? All of this is demonstrably false. He’s the most powerful man on the world and he’s living in a white suprematist fantasy world. #25thAmendmentNow

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

The Nine Principles of Propaganda 1. LIE BIG Big lies work better than small because the masses won't believe that anyone would lie "about that." 2. FOCUS Don't make it complicated, ignore history, keep it simple for simple minds. 3. REPEAT People cannot tell the difference between facts and familiarity. If they hear the same words repeated enough, they become true in their minds. 4. BLAME Never credit the other side, always blame, debase, defame, and dehumanize. nere by dennis prestosk 5. PROVOKE Outrage, fear, and resentment are more powertul than reason, logic, or facts. 6. CRISIS Issues must be lite or death, good vs evil, love vs hate, us vs them. Urgency defeats objection. 7. EMOTION A person might question facts, but they will never question their own feelings. Go emotional. 8. PANDER Ignore reasonable arguments, demonize all who disagree as having bad intentions. 9. NO LIMITS Morality is for losers. The victor's morality will not be questioned. No limits.

Bondi is lying but it’s worse than that: she’s blurring the line between fact and fiction for the GOP base. If nothing is true, no one can be held accountable. Keep speaking the truth.

Dear red-state Trump voters,
You may see video of masked thugs in blue cities arresting immigrant grandmothers, tear-gassing protesters and beating up journalists. And you may think, "They probably deserved it."
You probably don't think those thugs will ever come for your loved ones, but they will.

They look like brother and sister. 😳

Kristi Noem will probably give the agent an award for bravery. 🙄😡

Classic dipshit Dictator self aggrandizing horseshit. 🙄

It's not hyperbole to say that the United States doing this to its own citizens is Nazi-like.

There are no good billionaires and yes, I am including that person you think is likable. Their panic is a balm to my soul.

The same folks saying we have to accept American classrooms getting shot up every other week want us to know any disagreement with Trump is terrorism.

Reminder: Kai Ryssdal & Scott Galloway

Trump can't deliver the lower costs he promised. All he has is cruelty and revenge.

Cuomo is unable to confront him because they share the same billionaire donors. Just look at his statement last night.

I will stand up for this city and with our Attorney General.

The Viral MAGA Accounts Run by a Man Who Has Never Been to America Two influential MAGA social media accounts are run by Rumen Naumovski, a Macedonian who may have illegally donated to a U.S. election.

"The right loves the accounts, which often rail against supposed voter fraud.
They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate."

Yes indeed. MAGA doesn't care, even when they learn the truth.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Ok, I am in shock. The comments on my YouTube page re my new FREE STAND UP SPECIAL are actually…great. If you wanna check it out, it’s called “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD List”. Let me give you some laughs tonight.

Inside the hell of Alligator Alcatraz Despite shocking conditions and rampant “psychological warfare,” copycats are popping up around the country.

Despite Alligator Alcatraz’s shocking conditions and rampant “psychological warfare,” copycats are popping up around the country—everything from the “Cornhusker Clink” to the “Speedway Slammer”