Tennessee MAGA legislators shot selves in feet with Black lawmakers' expulsions --
Man, this expulsion is proving to be a massive own goal. The expelled lawmakers got a national platform and a glut of donations. The expellers are getting national attention too, but not the kind they’d want.https://t.co/Zm86YiJaGv
— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) April 11, 2023
There it is. Nashville City Council has voted unanimously (36-0) to reinstate Justin Jones to his House seat.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) April 10, 2023
This is completely backfiring on Republicans.
The big mistake Tennessee Republicans made was underestimating the substance of these two guys. Read their bios. They aren't empty suits.
— Brandon Friedman (@BFriedmanDC) April 11, 2023
MORE IMPORTANTLY, this is a great example of what's coming when rural Republicans start challenging Democratic cities directly. https://t.co/BWqH8DNMaZ
When it comes to covering gun violence, there seems to be a "color line" --
Black guy killed by police: “He was no angel. He was arrested for jaywalking when he was 16.”
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 11, 2023
White guy murders five people: “He was having a rough week.” https://t.co/xa2YJTBMbz
Nine out of 10 are red states, of course --
Jesus, look at this list pic.twitter.com/pXj4NXCqSP
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) April 10, 2023
An antidote to reactionary state abuses: the rise of young Dems --
A remarkable trend: As red states sink deeper into reactionary rule, young Dems in these places are finding new ways to fight back, drawing national media attention to ongoing culture-war atrocities. This is becoming a defining moment for a new generation:https://t.co/sjFJe55lJv
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) April 11, 2023
About that classified leak --
The sky is not falling. Our most sensitive collection doesn’t make it into documents like this. It’s also hard for Russia to make changes. We are still dealing with the damage from Snowden a decade on. Just give Ukraine what it’s asking for. https://t.co/BlZTL0eUPw
— John Sipher (@john_sipher) April 11, 2023
Former Twitter executive on Chief Twit Elon Musk's childishness --
who hurt you? To think I actually believed you would do good things for the amazing service we built. SMH. https://t.co/60QCZJyBYl
— Robin Wheeler (@robinw) April 11, 2023
Grifter Kari "Flake" Lake has a Freudian slip moment --
Kari Lake, who is still fundraising off her election loss, slipped up before correcting herself:
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) April 11, 2023
“We will continue to go until my last penny is stole — is spent.” pic.twitter.com/iS2XHs9iir
Melanoma standing by her man and other fictional tales --
They want you to know that she is still standing by her man despite reports saying she is pissed about the Stormy case and doesn’t want him to run for president. pic.twitter.com/e3H54jvbw7
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) April 11, 2023
What you'd expect from a fascist, terrorist state like Russia --
Russia & Jew Hatred: The Kremlin views Jewish reporters of Russian background with incredible suspicion and it made Evan Gershkovich especially vulnerable. Via @juliaioffe https://t.co/cqdgB3N8bI
— Ari Ingel (@OGAride) April 11, 2023
Better get some higher-heeled white boots, Meatball Ron! --
If DeSantis isn't within the margin of error it's all over when Trump looms over him on stage.
— Schooley (@Rschooley) April 11, 2023
