If Democrats Fold on Their ICE Demands, It Will Be a Disaster A newsletter that surfaces under-the-radar stories about what Trump is doing to the law—and how the law is pushing back.

We've got a new newsletter at @slate.com by the brilliant @shirinali.bsky.social. It's called Executive Dysfunction and the first edition is on what it would mean for Dem shutdown demands to actually happen--and what it would mean for them to fold. Please read and subscribe slate.com/news-and-pol...

Slate Adds Ian Philbrick as Politics Writer Politics writer Ian Philbrick brings sharp, clear writing to Slate's political coverage

We're excited to welcome @ianprasad.bsky.social as Slate's new politics writer. He wrote The Morning at the NYT, Starting Point at the Boston Globe, and once upon a time interned and freelanced right here. Welcome (back), Ian!

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In Minnesota, the Fight Against ICE Is Also the Fight Against Authoritarianism The community is pulling together. It has been eye-opening.

There isn't a perfect playbook for defeating authoritarianism, but we know from other countries that democratic resurgence is possible. I wrote for @slate.com about some of what we're seeing in Minnesota and why I believe, even now, that we will win.

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10 years ago today, Trump won the New Hampshire presidential primary.

3 yrs ago I started writing a book that is in stores TODAY. It's narrative nonfiction, anti-fascist spy thriller set in Trump era. It's timely as hell & I'm proud of it.

A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...

i'll be chatting with @letsgomathias.bsky.social this thursday in brooklyn about his amazing new book! come!

The Surprise 1990 Hit That Redefined “Indie” and Launched a Few Stars The crowd-pleasing comedy is finally coming to the Criterion Collection.

The 1990 classic House Party celebrated its 35th anniversary last year. A bona fide classic, it has deservedly received the @criterion.bsky.social treatment in all of its zany and energetic glory. I was lucky enough to chat w/ writer/director @reghud.bsky.social about its lasting impact and legacy.

In Minnesota, the Fight Against ICE Is Also the Fight Against Authoritarianism The community is pulling together. It has been eye-opening.

Life on the ground in St. Paul right now, from Council Member @mollycoleman.bsky.social—including a dispatch from "day care patrol," now a feature of everyday life, when parents try to stop ICE agents from kidnapping toddlers and teachers.
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She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well. I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.

The last story I did as a freelancer is finally out!

For @slate.com I took a deep dive into the world of Katie Miller as she sheds her image as government attack dog and rebrands herself "trad-wife-in-chief" for her new podcast

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Tucker Carlson Gave a Softball Interview to a Neo-Nazi. Republicans Are Having a Meltdown—but Not for the Reason You’d Think. It's another reminder of the scary state of American conservatism.

Forgot to post this spooky story I wrote for Slate on Friday amid the Halloween shuffle:

The mainstream right makes a little room at the table for Nick Fuentes

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Hello here is a thread of some book tour dates I have coming up soon. Nov 5 at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social in DC with @patrickcreis.bsky.social @iamchrisscott.bsky.social @scheinman.bsky.social + @dwdavison.bsky.social

(flyers by the great @tylerlittwin.bsky.social)

MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There. A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.

SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social

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MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There. A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.

Jack Posobiec, MAGA's voter fraud watchdog, votes in a swing state. He doesn't live in one, @marisakabas.bsky.social & @jsweetli.bsky.social report for @slate.com. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Excited to announce @patrickcreis.bsky.social is joining @slate.com as our politics editor!

“He brings a thoughtful, ambitious vision for our politics coverage that’s focused on clarity, depth, and the human side of policy and power..."

Read more here: slate.com/briefing/202...

We’ve unlocked a holy grail in clean energy. It’s only the beginning. The incredible technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind — and quietly revolutionizing the energy system.

Big feature out from Umair Irfan for @vox.com today about a technology that has the potential to unlock amazing potential for the renewable energy transition.

If you're worried about the climate, you don't want to miss this one: www.vox.com/climate/4083...

I am autistic. I pay taxes, I have a job. I dated. I get the desire to push this narrative autistic people DO accomplish these to rebut Kennedy. But there was a time when I DID NOT have a job. And non-speaking autistic people or thise with intellectual disabilities don't. They have worth as well.

Border patrol grabs Venezuelan parents in D.C., despite protected status The arrest in D.C. of a Venezuelan couple with temporary protected status has sparked concerns that the Trump administration is again willing to separate parents from their children.

Our immigration policies, up close and in focus, are as brutal as you’d expect. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Introverts should (sometimes) act like extroverts Trust me: I tried it.

Why introverts should sometimes act like extroverts: A new excerpt from ME, BUT BETTER, out in @vox.com today! www.vox.com/advice/40230...

Trump’s firing of high-ranking military officials, explained The president can now replace the top echelon of military officials with his own people.

“After Friday night’s firings, Trump has the ability to install a handpicked group of officers to lead the world’s most powerful fighting force. Those people will be tasked with fulfilling their oaths to the Constitution, even if that means going against Trump.“

Gulp: www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...

Elon Musk is coming for our weather service Job cuts, ideology, and a sharpie: Trump’s beef with an important scientific agency, explained.

"Climate is a big target," a former Trump NOAA appointee tells @vox.com

DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...

Is Trump about to hand Ukraine to Russia? He’s talking to Putin and fighting with Zelenskyy. Is Kyiv’s nightmare scenario finally unfolding?

As Trump reaches out to Putin and feuds with Zelenskyy, my latest for @vox.com looks at whether the nightmare scenario for Ukraine has really arrived.

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A New York abortion doctor faces a $100,000 fine in Texas. It’s part of a larger playbook. Red states are testing their power to restrict abortion nationwide.

I know there's a lot of overwhelming news right now but the red state criminal charges and financial penalties being brought against Dr. Maggie Carpenter are a really big deal and escalation

I did my best to lay out what's going on and why it matters:

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Trump makes another power grab The president is claiming total control over agencies that, by law, are independent.

“These agencies regulate so many facets of American life — preventing everything from predatory business practices to nuclear reactor meltdowns. If they get tied up in partisan politics, sooner or later, we’ll feel it.”

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My dog is going to be ok. Thanks to everyone who reached out. Very kind. May your day be as relaxed as this very high pittie.

I so enjoyed reading Yoni Appelbaum’s new book — STUCK — and have a Q&A up at Vox today about it www.vox.com/housing/3996...

A white and brown pitbull lying on her back

Update, they're now playing Bossa Nova Jason Mraz, and I feel foolish for whining about Post Malone. But if I just keep scrolling through dog photos and remembering good times, I'll be fine, right?

Here’s Chuck, leaping for a treat (not allowed, but who cares now), because her major interests are food, walks, her brother (pictured here in the background), and her humans.

My pitbull in the snow

Here’s Chuck, a beautiful rescue goofball who loves food and has my whole heart.

In hell, you listen to bossa nova covers of pop songs on loop while waiting endlessly to find out if your dog is going to be ok.

I'm going to just grief-post my way through it.