Despite Using Iranian Meddling to Justify War, Trump Axes Election Defenses
It's hypocritical for the President to pretend to care about foreign actors influencing US elections, writes Paul M. Barrett.
Trump is signaling that he's going to try to use his fascist war against Iran to justify restrictions on elections in the U.S. I explain in this new piece for Tech Policy Press (spoiler alert: I draw on Tim Snyder and Marc Elias to make the case -- it's scary). www.techpolicy.press/despite-usin...
09.03.2026 18:35 β
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For those who have forgotten the past 40 years:
Tax cuts for the rich
...donβt trickle down
Boosting military spending
...doesnβt bring peace
Slashing regulations
...doesnβt create jobs
Folks, weβve seen this all before.
07.03.2026 19:01 β
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ICE detains reporter Estefany RodrΓguez in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Reporter Estefany RodrΓguez, detained by ICE with no arrest warrant, may face deportation. Her attorneys seek immediate review of the legality of her case.
We donβt yet know if Estefany RodrΓguezβs detention was in retaliation for her reporting but we certainly wouldnβt be surprised.
ICE abductions of noncitizen journalists take the reporters best equipped to cover immigration enforcement off the beat.
06.03.2026 00:43 β
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Letter to citizens bank closing accounts βbecause of the bankβs continued financing of the private prison industry - specifically GEO Group and Core Civic.β
Hereβs the letter we sent Citizens after closing our account in December. One couple lost, one letter written may not do much. 100 probably would. Are you a Citizens customer? JOIN US.
08.03.2026 11:12 β
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08.03.2026 15:32 β
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Woman dressed in black addresses an outdoor crowd.
Crowd listens attentively.
An honor to have @juliemoreno.bsky.social of American Families United tell us her story and those of the 1.5 million American citizens with undocumented spouses. More info in reply below. #MontclairSundays Week 55.
09.03.2026 00:48 β
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Gee itβs almost like every time someone gives young Republicans a platform, they start spewing a volcano of virulent racism (not to mention misogyny, homophobia, antisemitism. And yeah, theyβre Hitler-curious, of course).
09.03.2026 06:29 β
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So proud to see @juliemoreno.bsky.social speaking out for American Families United's members and millions of Americans in mixed-status relationships who are impacted by our immigration system.
09.03.2026 15:29 β
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Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians in a Weekend of West Bank Violence
If Israel wants to fight terrorism, it can start right at home by shutting down illegal West Bank settlements and prosecuting Israeli terrorist murderers. Having real enemies like Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah cannot become a justification for descending into barbarism. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/w...
08.03.2026 18:55 β
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Living in a Time of Lunatics and Monsters
Let's be honest about the roots, costs and consequences of the Iran War
David Rothkopf:
"Not since Adolf Hitler blew his brains out in a bunker beneath the garden of the German Reich Chancellery on April 30, 1945, have the lives of so many people around the world been so buffeted by the psychosis of a single man." davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/living-in-...
08.03.2026 17:43 β
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07.03.2026 14:18 β
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Graphic: Monthly change in jobs, going down and bumping around in 2025-26
S & P 500 so far this year with a stark drop off in March
Gas prices since Jan 2025 with a steep incline between Jan 2026 and today.
The Trump economy in pictures.
Make America what now?
06.03.2026 18:31 β
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Man in shades holds up a sign: War in Iran isnβt the answer.
Hereβs Doug with your daily reminder:
07.03.2026 01:22 β
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Psaki in a green jacket on a tv screen.
Correctly, @jenpsaki.bsky.social condemns the βderanged flippancyβ with which Trump discusses his war on Iran.
07.03.2026 02:07 β
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US troops were told war on Iran was βall part of Godβs divine planβ, watchdog alleges
Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war
A group of 15 servicemembers say their commander told them: βTrump has been annointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran that will cause Armageddon.β Thatβs just one of dozens of similar complaints. Holy shit. WHERE IS THIS STORY IN THE U. S. PRESS?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
07.03.2026 02:58 β
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Cluster of protesters outside a bank with the green Citizens logo above them.
In December, @paulthedogman.bsky.social and I closed our account at Citizens Bank to tell them we wonβt do business with a βcommunityβ bank that finances ICE prisons.
Today, joined with protesters all over the East Coast to send them the same message. #DeICECitizens
07.03.2026 20:53 β
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Steal this Story Please poster with Amy Goodman.
Ok, a little assignment for you people:
Follow @stealthisstory.bsky.social the doc about Amy Goodman and @democracynow.org.
Movie Opens April 10 in NYC.
08.03.2026 00:50 β
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Two photos. One shows Kristi Noem in a construction worker's outfit. The other shows her in a police officer outfit.
Two photos. One shows Kristi Noem in a nurse's outfit. The other shows her in an electrical worker's outfit.
Two photos. One shows Kristi Noem in a military outfit while riding aboat. The other shows her in a firefighter's outfit using a firehose.
Two photos. One shows Kristi Noem in a Westernwear outfit. The other shows her in a police officer's outfit.
good news. kristi noem has already found eight new jobs
06.03.2026 06:12 β
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If an Agent Extension Can Act as You, Marketplaces Need Minimum Duties
Malicious AI agent extensions are already appearing in marketplaces. To prevent real harm, platforms need minimum standards, argues Kostakis Bouzoukas.
Malicious AI agent extensions are already appearing in public marketplaces. The real risk isnβt just malwareβitβs missing accountability. If a marketplace doesnβt have minimum standards to protect users, βit is not ready to distribute extensions that operate at scale,β argues Kostakis Bouzouka.
06.03.2026 16:11 β
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A budget is a moral document.
06.03.2026 03:47 β
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This is not good. It is the Bozo Fascist economy.
06.03.2026 16:12 β
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The conservative Kentucky dude is growing into one of the most eloquent, consistent, and principled critics of the Bozo Fascist. Respect.
06.03.2026 16:11 β
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Check out the perceptive French dude.
Oui.
06.03.2026 16:09 β
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Fair question.
Answer: Heartless Bozo Fascist.
06.03.2026 16:08 β
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Once again putting the clown in Bozo Fascism.
It would be funny if it weren't so disgusting.
06.03.2026 16:06 β
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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