What’s Jon Reading This Week, And Some Amazing News Out Of The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles

I am perusing the web all week, and I write about some things, but read about a lot more. Each week I curate interesting things that you may enjoy checking out.

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*Breaking News* California Patriot Super-Attorney Julie Hamill is heading to the U.S. Department of Justice!

I would like to extend a hearty congratulations to my friend Julie Hamill, a lawyer committed to liberty and freedom for all Americans, who has been hired as a Civil Rights Assistant United States Attorney, working in Los Angeles under acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli! So if you are keeping track, California conservative patriot Harmeet Dhillon is the Assistant Attorney General heading up the Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C., and now Julie will be the leading the chart to protect the civil rights of Americans locally here in Southern California. This is truly cause for celebration! 🎉 🎊 Last night Julie sent this out, as she steps away from her local school board as she heads into federal service.

This is a big deal. Just wait and see.

Source: Julie’s X feed.

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What Political Stuff Have I been reading?

DEMOCRATS URGED TO DITCH JARGON FOR VOTER APPEAL - WHAT ARE THE 45 “NO NO” PHRASES - INTERESTING

In a bold memo titled “Was It Something I Said?”, Third Way urges Democrats to ditch 45 off-putting words and phrases, like “birthing person” and “privilege,” that alienate voters. The center-left think tank argues plain language can rebuild trust and expand the party’s appeal, offering a roadmap to reconnect with everyday Americans.

DNC FACES FUNDRAISING CRISIS AMID DONOR SKEPTICISM

The Democratic National Committee is grappling with a severe cash shortage, trailing the RNC by $65 million. Major donors are withholding funds, skeptical of the party’s direction, while small-dollar growth lags. This financial strain threatens DNC’s rebuilding efforts as the 2026 midterms loom.

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So much below — A dozen more interesting reads - two great videos (VDH and Shapiro), a great long form article to read, a strong podcast pick, and more!. And today’s “Final Photo” - whoa.