johnpaulpagano.bsky.social
I write about bad ideas in politics. Focus on #conspiracism. #Antisemitism is a conspiracy theory. Bylines: The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Jewish Daily Forward, Tablet Magazine Substack: johnpaulpagano.substack.com
👤 Joined on 14 July 2024
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@johnpaulpagano.bsky.socialDepicting Jewish people with horns is a centuries-old, dehumanizing, antisemitic trope. Democratic Gov nominee Phil Weiser is outspoken about his mother’s birth in a Nazi concentration camp, his family members killed in the Holocaust, and the threat posed by antisemitism today.
Show PostI have a piece in the NYT today arguing that the law should permit victims of ICE abuse to sue not just individual officers, but supervisors and policymakers like Stephen Miller and Gregory Bovino. A Democratic president and Congress could do this in 2029. And they could make it retroactive.
Show PostI haven’t seen so many ineffective crosses in Mexico since Hernán Cortés couldn’t convert the Aztecs in 1519
Show PostIn a sane world (an alt reality) today's dissents would sufficient to warrant Thomas, Gorsuch and Alito's impeachment and removal from office. If you defy the plain words, meaning, intent, history, precedent of a black letter constitutional injunction u are abusing your power and should be removed.
Show PostTaught my last Advanced Journalism class of the semester today, brought Lily, the Baltimore street dog, as a treat for the students and she was very friendly and well-behaved. Kids say they learned a lot and enjoyed the course. Nice way to round out the school year.
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