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This documentary film directed by Laura Nix offers a razor sharp critique of political hypocrisy as top American political commentators confront viewers with urgent questions about the future of American governance.

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The Post wins Pulitzers for Trump rally shooting stories, editorial cartoons The Washington Post was recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and political cartoons by Ann Telnaes.

Congratulations to @anntelnaes.bsky.social on winning her SECOND Pulitzer prize today! We are honored to have featured her brilliant work in our film, and are still inspired by her courage and talent. 🙌 Since leaving the Post, you can see Ann's current work at anntelnaes.substack.com

05.05.2025 22:00 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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How to Lose a Democracy in 10 Laws (with Elie Mystal) | Crooked Media

A Strict Scrutiny shout-out for THE TROUBLE OF COLOR from Melissa Murray! Much appreciated love from the sharpest of “legal” minds. crooked.com/podcast/how-...

17.03.2025 11:24 — 👍 71    🔁 17    💬 2    📌 3

Just so we're clear.

05.03.2025 12:06 — 👍 1049    🔁 317    💬 38    📌 12
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It seems like when you write a decision giving the President king-like powers, you shouldn't be indignant when he acts like a king.

18.03.2025 17:17 — 👍 36969    🔁 7344    💬 1630    📌 592
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How to Lose a Democracy in 10 Laws (with Elie Mystal) | Crooked Media

New episode from Professor @leahlitman.bsky.social & @strictscrutiny.bsky.social:

crooked.com/podcast/how-...

They talk about what rotten laws should be done away with while touching on the latest news, including the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and the dismantling of the Department of Education.

18.03.2025 17:16 — 👍 65    🔁 23    💬 5    📌 0
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Trump’s Pentagon is erasing Navajo Code Talkers—Indigenous warriors who helped win WWII—from military websites. This isn’t about “efficiency.” It’s about whitewashing history and erasing those who don’t fit his MAGA narrative.

MORE: www.axios.com/local/salt-l...

17.03.2025 20:42 — 👍 3405    🔁 1864    💬 286    📌 214
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5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard For the past month, the Trump administration has been cutting federal spending, causing numerous hardships for government employees, the agencies they work for and the people they serve. But veterans ...

From PBS: 5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

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Thanks to everyone who joined @anntelnaes.bsky.social and @lauranix.bsky.social yesterday for our sold out screening as part of the DOC NYC Selects series at @ifccenter.bsky.social!

05.03.2025 16:07 — 👍 43    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE - DOC NYC DOC NYC Selects Winter 2025 Season NYC Premiere Date: Tuesday, March 4Time: 7:00pm ETVenue: IFC Center, 323 Sixth Ave, NYCTRT: 89 minutes BUY TICKETS

Join us 3/4 for @DOCNYC screening of DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE at IFC, followed by a live conversation with director Laura Nix and protagonist Ann Telnaes, former Washington Post editorial cartoonist. Get your tickets today! @docnyc.bsky.social @anntelnaes.bsky.social docnyc.net/democracy-under-siege

04.03.2025 03:52 — 👍 13    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 2

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