In my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder, I argue against “might makes right” thinking. Instead, I make the case that meeting today’s challenges from Russia and China requires renewed alliances, diplomacy, and democratic leadership.

Many hear 'Trump' and think 'America'. But millions of us believe we’re better off pursuing win-win cooperation with allies than Trump's zero-sum games. In Autocrats vs Democrats, I outline an alternative strategy that advances US interests through global engagement www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

Once in power, Putin cut taxes for elites, consolidated media (directly or via loyalists) & sought to manipulate the electoral process. Sound familiar? Some parallels are hard to ignore. The difference? The US has strong checks, an active civil society & deep democratic traditions—that gives me hope

In 2018, after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, I learned Russia wanted to interrogate me (and others) in exchange for US investigators questioning 12 Russian intelligence officers over electoral interference in 2016. The White House took nearly a day to reject the proposal.

We’ve spent billions on the world’s largest navy, yet cheap Iranian drones can shut the Strait of Hormuz, and we have no answer. Ukraine has vast experience countering such drones, but Trump has arrogantly dismissed Zelensky’s offer of help. We need to catch up. Fast.

By disrupting the global economic order, we are making Beijing look like the rational, prudent alternative. Impressions matter. Right now, our global reputation is tanking while Beijing reaps the rewards. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZy3...

Europe pushed back on Greenland, but Americans did too. The public, the markets, even some GOP senators spoke up. And Trump backed down. We don't live in a monarchy, we don't live in a dictatorship, and Trump won't be in power forever. Clip from my conversation on The Court of History podcast

Annexing Greenland wouldn’t boost U.S. security—it would isolate America.

Ukraine isn't subjugated. Its government still stands. Its military is stronger than before. NATO expanded with Finland & Sweden joining. And Russia has paid an enormous price in casualties & economic strain. After four years, Putin is further from his goals—not closer.

Putin has lied his entire career. Yet Witkoff says we can take Russia “at their word” that they’re not sharing intelligence with Iran. Taking the Kremlin at face value while U.S. intelligence reportedly says otherwise is utterly incomprehensible and mind-boggling naive.

Great Valkyries defense, and Kayla Thornton takes it coast to coast. Golden State on a run. #WNBA

At this point the billionaires are all trying to hit the headlines. The Misfits are loving the attention and helping distract from Pedophilia. #RepublicanPartyOfPedophilia

Fairfax County is ranked 3rd nationally for releasing deportable individuals despite ICE detainers. Over 1,000 released between 2022-2025. Is this public safety? #FairfaxCounty #SanctuaryCity #PublicSafety #ICE

In the dead of the night, Republicans tried to pass a shady FISA bill that lets the government continue to violate your rights without a warrant. Thankfully we defeated Speaker Johnson and the White House’s amateur attempt to jam it through without real debate. This overreach won't fly.

Every single day! 😤

New at Cinématographe Films: A labyrinthine, erotically charged neo-noir from Academy Award nominated writer/director Mike Figgis, LIEBESTRAUM is presented in its uncensored director’s cut, in a new 2K restoration from its original negatives for a world Blu-ray debut 🫀 Pre-order link in comments 🫀

Today, in every state in the country, we say loudly and proudly that as Americans, we will never accept authoritarianism. We will never accept government policy that gives massive tax breaks to billionaires and throw 15 million Americans off health care. - @sanders.senate.gov #NoKings

The American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report has been released, and more than 150 million people across the United States, including nearly half the nation’s children, live in areas with harmful levels of air pollution. shero.substack.com/p/the-clean-...

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, founded to honor those who died to end slavery. It is an inherently abolitionist, antifascist holiday. Not just to mourn what is lost, but to remind us that human beings deserve freedom, and our neighbors are worth fighting for. www.noiceinthecup.us

"From Derry’s docks to your wrist 🌊 – celebrate today in Irish style. ☘️ #NauticalBracelet #IrishAmerican #CelebrateTogether"

Should Canada Join the EU? Could Canada actually join the European Union? While some find the idea intriguing, the real conversation centers on why Canada’s current resource management falls so short. Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgiO...

Jai Cady reads a powerful original poem and shares how she turned survival into purpose. See her at Women’s Month Open Mic, Sunday, March 1st at 7PM, at Morrow Warming Center. If you’re struggling, call or text 988. 🖥 YouTube: youtu.be/LF48yijc2t4%... 🎧 Spotify: shorturl.at/t8ZTE%E2%81%A0

This is wild lol. 😅

Countries contributing least to climate change are being hit hardest. Sorry, Lucy… worrying about climate change isn’t a privileged issue, it’s a humanitarian one. #climatechange #STEM #climateaction #factcheck

So this is a new place. Let us see what can happen here.

How's things in "Bako", as Fred Durst called Bakersfield in the song, with Korn, "All in the Family". I'm in Redding this week, where it's not so hot, but warming, about to go another hike by this crystal, blue creek, and drink my fill!

🔴 LIVE NOW!!!!!!!!! Playing version 80 with the creature in your walls! www.twitch.tv/mauberries_

2/3 Galați [pronounced Galatsi] is Romania's 8th biggest city, and also a port on the Danube. As we've seen in the statement, two people suffered minor injuries, so it could have been a lot worse. This is the moment the Russian UAV hit the apartment block in Romania.

The Clark Centre for the Arts and Cedar Ridge Cultural Centre in #Toronto are the places to be if you want to try a new art form or hone your artistic skills. There are 85 different classes to explore and registration for residents opens on June 3. nowtoronto.com/culture/arti...

Entracte! 🍿🍻🏒🫰🏻 Intermission! 🍿🍻🏒🫰🏻 #GoHabsGo 🔵⚪️🔴

Fly away, my pretties! I’m so content with the level of business coming my way these days! I appreciate those of you who value handmade stuff. 💞 🥰 Music by @olympiatroutpatrol.

You don’t need more time to begin healing, you need a decision. Recovery doesn’t start when everything feels perfect; it starts when you choose to take one intentional step forward. One brave choice today can change everything. #mentalhealth #recoveryjourney #healingjourney #selfgrowth #resilience

TVS Poland (PL) #TVS #Poland

This country has accepted a generation of kids being trained to make themselves harder to kill instead of addressing gun violence. It’s appalling. In Michigan, we delivered, passing sweeping gun safety reforms that have saved lives: ✅Secure Storage ✅Red Flag Laws ✅Universal Background Checks

Roe v. Wade was never codified. That's why it was overturned. I will fight for abortion rights that can't be taken away. Healthcare, bodily autonomy, and reproductive freedom are a human right. #MattDodsonforUSSenate #VoteNM #TooPissedOffToBeBoughtOff #AbortionIsHealthcare

HBD kemosabe!

Today, New America relaunches our brand and website, strengthening how we advance independent research and bold solutions for a new America. 📍 newamerica.org

Take a not-so-leisurely and explosive stroll across dimensions. #RatchetPS5 Digital Deluxe Edition is 50% off on the PlayStation Store until 1/21! insom.games/RatchetPS5-DDE

📣 Open call for press and influencers! Many Nights a Whisper is coming out next week, April 29! The game is 1 hour long and pretty intense. Let us know if you'd like a key to play ahead of the release and write something about it or create some content😇 key requests 👉 info@jaleopr.com 📫

Collectibles & Videogames Part 323 Tomb Raider (Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered) (PlayStation 4, 2024) Funko Pop! Lara Croft (Polygonal) (2026) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #TombRaider #LaraCroft #Funko #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

If you haven’t checked out Rocio Pena you have to! And the episode because we had a blast. Subscribe for free!

Without downloading any new pics- where are you mentally

Don't go in too deep, know when to pull out... *now* we're busting (only), babyeeee! twitch.tv/thatpunk_ #retrogaming #gaming #twitch #megaman

Registration is now open! Join us this September for the PD Provider Institute! This four-day experience will strengthen your #NGSS leadership skills and boost your confidence as a PD leader. Learn more at bscs.org/pdpi 🍎 🧪 #EduSky #SciEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #NGSSchat #STEMed

"En els complements autonòmics apliquem la part estatal per voluntat política." La consellera Niubó assegura que es tracta d'un "esforç pressupostari" que es veurà reflectit en la nòmina dels docents, "que serà de 400 euros més" https://3catinfo.social/9q2 #Matins3Cat

this is far more polite than Rage Against the Machine’s “fuck you won’t do you what you tell me” but is the same energy

The parry mechanic a long time to get used to, but damn does it feel good when you get good at it ⚔️🔥 👾: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) 🎮: PC / Steam Deck (Not pictured: the dozens of times I attempted this and didn't make it past a single round 💀)

PART 3: Counterprotesting the “No Kings” protesters. 👀🇺🇸 Casa Grande, Arizona. Straight-up, it’s a bunch of old white Liberals. Enjoy this multiple-part series. MustangMedic gives you more. #nokingsprotest #arizona #nokings #breakingnews #breaking #mustangmedic #politics

The opportunity for mischief here... "This Prego tastes awful. What's happening to my stomach?" "There's some strange pain... in my chest.... AGAAAAH"

Aston Villa supporters in Istanbul for the Europa League final stole a delivery rider’s package.

Arda Güler in 2025/26 🇹🇷✨ #UCL

#TDOV celebrates trans & non-binary people & raises awareness of discrimination faced worldwide. Please help empower #trans people to celebrate who they are, & encourage allies to voice solidarity with the trans community. www.dignityseniors.org/trans/non-binary 💜🏳️‍⚧️💜 Repost@humanbyorientation

#poetry #poems #quotes #love #life #death #matrix #insanity #sanity

They never feature the throngs of people when they advertise these places.

This is Indica. She is enjoying a movie and some pupcorn. Would like to enjoy it without commentary, if you don't mind. 12/10 (TT: julia.perez3272)

They successfully returned to Delaney Hall.

#republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky

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