On this date seven years ago, Donald Trump made his entrance onto the national political stage. From the @politicomag archives: @michaelkruse's oral history that captured the most consequential escalator ride in American history. https://t.co/JxcRb8PJ7T
There are historical examples where a force with superior WILL can defeat a force with superior RESOURCES.
Forces with an unshakable belief in what they are fighting for - with the right support - can overcome a force that seemingly has superior resources. 5/
As Putin invades Ukraine, DeSantis took the stage at CPAC in Orlando and slammed "authoritarian rule" but he wasn't talking about Russia
https://t.co/Zo0GiYSr0J
If Holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow. So on taller Holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly 🤙
This very popular photo captured by Timothy C. Roth from Task Force Turtle portrays a snapping turtle that emerged after hibernation carrying the "earth" on its back [read more, full story: https://t.co/54qdti5XqQ]
Amid the celebration about the convictions in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, “legal experts, politicians and activists…cringe at how close this case came to not happening at all.” https://t.co/2oRzolze9J via @politico
Lucas Kunce is a rare breed in American politics: a Democratic populist from the Midwest. What makes him tick? The parable of the socks is a good start at an answer. New from @POLITICOMag https://t.co/rEo7Ai9TSZ
“While the bill itself is full of programs that benefit working class families around the country, the cultural conversation is completely focused on the bill’s price tag and the messages aren’t breaking through. That’s a massive branding fail.” https://t.co/b3xhOcirwF
Look, the quoted part is obviously deranged, but let’s deal with the part not quoted, the idea that the vaccine isn’t necessary because few troops have died. It’s not just death that makes an infectious disease harmful to national security. Serious illness degrades readiness.
In court today. Watched a defense attorney get a charge dropped & another one downgraded at a probable cause hearing. She did just a masterly no-drama job.
Good defense attorneys are key to good police work. Key. Everyone should support increasing public defender capacities.
NEW: CNN obtained an early copy of “Peril” from @realBobWoodward@costareports, which details how CJCS Gen. Milley took action in Jan. to limit Trump from launching nuclear weapons, telling officers not to take any action without consulting with him first https://t.co/LDZvBaeKyj
There was a narrative early in Trump's presidency that Melania was a lonely figure who disagreed with her husband. That narrative seems wholly undermined by events. To wit: https://t.co/zahJfEILR6
#Florida judge rules for parents who challenged @GovRonDeSantis' authority to block local school boards from requiring kids wear masks against #coronavirus.