Heidi N. Moore

The things to read this weekend: June 27 Which book proposals will make you rich, why so many things look like art but don't feel like art and why Republicans call Trump "daddy." Plus: Good pieces by fellow Substack writers

The best things to read this weekend, including the book proposals that are getting the most lucrative deals

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I wrote about Zohran Mamdani Economic Derangement Syndrome and how a Democratic Socialist won both Wall Street and the "Commie Corridor" in New York City: With a relentless focus on cold, hard cash

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Mamdani Did All the Things the Establishment Hates. He Won Anyway. There’s a growing appetite for something new and innovative growing among the electorate—and an opportunity for Democrats to grow that electorate, as well.

I am not super optimistic that the Dem gerontocracy will learn the right lessons from Mamdani’s win but here’s my analysis anyway: newrepublic.com/article/1972...

Rather than leave it there, the Times on Monday ran an editorial declaring, “We are not endorsing a candidate.” But the piece did go on to criticize Mamdani while also seeming to back Cuomo. “Mr. Mamdani would also bring less relevant experience than perhaps any mayor in New York history,’ the scathing piece said. ‘He has never run a government department or private organization of any size. As a state legislator, he has struggled to execute his own agenda.” Breaker has learned that the editorial was written by Editorial Director of Opinion (and a contender to be the next Executive Editor of The Times), David Leonhardt, who while a native New Yorker now lives in D.C (other opinion writers did provide input into the piece).

Breaker reports that the New York Times editorial board's quasi-endorsement of Andrew Cuomo was written by NYT opinion editorial director David Leonhardt: www.breakermedia.com/p/murdoch-s-...

How to stay cool(er) in 100-degree heat A "heat dome" this week is rendering many cities Hieronymous Bosch hellscapes. This is how I prepare, including recipes for perfect lemonade and gazpacho

Have you seen this heatwave? Diabolical. I wrote up some tips on how I stay cool in the heat, including how to keep your armpits clean and fragrant no matter how hot it gets.

Also: amazing lemonade and gazpachos that require only 10 minutes and a blender

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Including links such as

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Your genocide is routinely breaking international laws.

The things to read this weekend Scroll through these as a mind-improving alternative to playing Candy Crush on your phone

The best things to read this weekend is out! Consider these a mind-improving alternative to playing Candy Crush on your phone

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My latest: Democrats must stop running sexual harassers like Andrew Cuomo. It's insulting to our intelligence and deeply unsafe for women.

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likewise, sir!

In case you missed it: I wrote about why protests are necessary and the original French philosopher who invented the concept of "no kings"

Weekend Smart Reads: Friday, June 13 The best reads to make you feel smarter this weekend

If you find yourself with time on your hands today, here are the articles I thought were smartest and most worthy of attention this week:

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Yes, you should protest the ICE raids A harmful group of pundits and politicians appeared online to tell people to stay out of the streets as the Trump Administration takes away civil rights. Don't listen to them

Fascism and tyranny require your permission. Your silence in the face of fascism is permission for the fascists to keep going. After all, if it was bad, you would have said something, right? — @moorehn.bsky.social

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Sound advice and excellent historical perspective in this piece.

So true: "Fascism does not have to win. It loses all the time."

👋🏾NYC friends, my show #DemocracyandDestiny airs for the first time June 21 at 1 pm eastern on @wbai.org. This episode features an interview of @whitehouse.senate.gov. The podcast version will be out the next day. ⚖️🎧📻

I have decided to become unavoidable in various situations

On Trump, police violence, and why 16th century French philosopher Etienne de la Boetie would have told you to STAND UP rather than avoid conflict with a bad leader:

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Yes, you should protest the ICE raids A harmful group of pundits and politicians appeared online to tell people to stay out of the streets as the Trump Administration takes away civil rights. Don't listen to them

There are people telling you that you should not protest the ICE raids. Don't listen to them.

My latest at Substack:

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thank you! So nice to see you here!

Some great suggestions in here from @moorehn.bsky.social

Sunday Best Reads: June 8 The most interesting reads (and videos) of the week that was.

For all your reading needs: Sunday Best Reads with the best things to read, know and watch

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Sunday Best Reads: June 8 The most interesting reads (and videos) of the week that was.

Sunday Best Reads is out now with the week's best things to read

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they're making it VERY transparent

Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed

After leaving the White House last Friday, Elon Musk headed to Montana where he attended a private event with Peter Thiel's Founder Fund. Sam Altman was also in attendance. From there, Musk stewed over what he saw as the undoing of his influence in DC.

Our latest: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/u...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States to face criminal charges | CNN Politics Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, has been returned to the United States to face federal criminal charges, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday.

While Trump administration officials pointed to the charges as justifying their effort to remove Abrego Garcia from the United States, the decision to prosecute prompted the resignation of the chief of the Justice Department’s criminal division in Nashville, people briefed on the matter told CNN.

Side Quests | Substack Journalist of over 20 years, writing on a broad variety of subjects: Finance and economics, media, culture, music, fashion, politics. Takes and weekly curated reads. Before this: Finance and economics...

Really enjoying spending time on my new newsletter, Side Quests. I'll have two pieces per week, including a Sunday Best Reads roundup of the best reading of the previous week: News, culture, commentary.

Come join me there and subscribe:

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Pure coincidence, surely, that all the biggest donors to this week's Democratic Party delusion-fest are known to be ...Republicans

Israel’s Dangerous Escalation in Gaza How politics and ideology are sidelining national security and creating a forever war.

Israel’s Dangerous Escalation in Gaza

How Politics and Ideology Are Sidelining National Security and Creating a Forever War

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