Judd Legum

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CNN says it is now firing Cuomo because "additional information has come to light." What additional information? CNN does not say. Seems like now is the time for transparency. — PolitiTweet.org

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Under the bill, New Hampshire teachers who discuss the history of slavery without adding that EVERYONE WAS DOING IT, would be subject to discipline — PolitiTweet.org

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New anti-CRT bill in New Hampshire actually seeks to limit how teachers discuss the history of slavery Bill sponsor: "Slavery was a terrible thing, but..." https://t.co/hdxBitgJwB — PolitiTweet.org

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@JeffreyASachs The same bill is basically law now in Tennessee! — PolitiTweet.org

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@MikeIsaac Cold showers are good — PolitiTweet.org

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4. So now you have to try to find the right email to request the 990 and hope someone responds. Even once you do, many non-profits refuse to email you the document. Instead, they mail it to you, further delaying receipt of the information. — PolitiTweet.org

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3. Even once November 2022 hits, the 990 isn't automatically made public. Instead, you have to REQUEST the document from the organization. You used to be able to show up at an office and get it on the spot. But with COVID, that's pretty much impossible — PolitiTweet.org

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2. The problem, however, is that the disclosure system for non-profits is a joke. Organizations formed in January 2021 or later don't have to file their first 990 until NOVEMBER 2022. There is really no justification for this. — PolitiTweet.org

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1. In 2021 a slew of dark-money groups were formed to drive opposition to Critical Race Theory. They are organized as non-profits, which means their donors can stay secret. But the public is entitled to some information about these groups, including how they spend their money — PolitiTweet.org

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6. UPDATE: The parents were found hiding in a warehouse and arrested. https://t.co/Vr74rBNXNj — PolitiTweet.org

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5. The parents have been charged with involuntary manslaughter but, as of right now, have "gone missing." According to the NYT, "the county’s fugitive-apprehension team, F.B.I. agents and United States Marshals were looking for the couple" https://t.co/ikyH7rvMg7 — PolitiTweet.org

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3. When his teacher found a note saying "help me," “The thoughts won’t stop" and and "blood everywhere," his parents refused to send him to counseling or send him home 4. His mom texted "Ethan don't do it" and his dad reported the gun missing AFTER the shooting was reported — PolitiTweet.org

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Parents of Michigan shooter: 1. Bought him a 9mm Sig Sauer SP 2022 pistol as a present on Black Friday 2. When a teacher caught him searching for ammunition of his phone, his mom texted: "LOL I'm not mad at you. You have to learn not to get caught." — PolitiTweet.org

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4. This is exactly how these bills played out in practice. I documented how this week a right-wing group is using an anti-CRT law in Tennessee to try to prevent second graders from learning about MLK. https://t.co/7j51LDwxmg — PolitiTweet.org

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3. But it is revealing of the fundamental nature of the anti-CRT movement. It is a blunt attack against the concept of free expression. — PolitiTweet.org

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2. This is the interesting part. The statement says that the laws should prohibit IDEAS that violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not BAN IDEAS. As a country, we should not be in the business of banning ideas. https://t.co/ctF8kJOAAB — PolitiTweet.org

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1. A coalition of right-wing dark money groups have issued a statement encouraging states to pass more laws banning Critical Race Theory in 2022 https://t.co/mA3xcBc40p — PolitiTweet.org

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"DeSantis proposes a new civilian military force in Florida that he would control" https://t.co/xfAqh9Ol42 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuddLegum: @warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics @motionpictures @ACUConservative 3. The American Co… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuddLegum: @warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics 2. The trade association for the six major studios… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuddLegum: 1. The country's six major movie studios: @warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics Are… — PolitiTweet.org

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6. UPDATE: @motionpictures sent me this response regarding their 150K contribution to @ACUConservative. https://t.co/sD1Le2kP7G — PolitiTweet.org

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5. If you are interested in more accountability journalism that follows the money, check out my newsletter, Popular Information. You'll learn things that aren't being reported anywhere else. And it's free to sign up. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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4. In other words, the money you spend on @netflix and @disneyplus is being funneled to Schlapp, who uses it to promote lies about the 2020 presidential election It's quite something. — PolitiTweet.org

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@warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics @motionpictures @ACUConservative 3. The American Conservative Union, which @motionpictures is funding, is run by Trump acolyte @mschlapp. It is best known for putting on the @CPAC conference. This year's CPAC conference was largely dedicated to pushing the lie that Trump won the election. https://t.co/KT1aNTs1eG — PolitiTweet.org

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@warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics 2. The trade association for the six major studios is the Motion Picture Association (@motionpictures) According to the MPA's latest tax filing, called a 990, the MPA donated $150,000 to the American Conservative Union (@acuconservative) — PolitiTweet.org

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1. The country's six major movie studios: @warnerbros @Disney @SonyPictures @netflix @ParamountPics @UniversalPics Are funding an organization that relentlessly pushes Trump's lies about the 2020 election. Let's follow the money. — PolitiTweet.org

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The party of “individual liberty” and “free speech” is spending a lot of time dictating what women can do with their bodies and what teachers can say in their classrooms — PolitiTweet.org

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"A reason for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems are not blank slates" https://t.co/JHMgqUzNFP — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RexChapman: Their kids don’t even go to public school. — PolitiTweet.org