Because we’re all thinking it @salon.com

New WSJ: After flying an FBI jet to see his girlfriend sing at a wrestling match, FBI director Kash Patel took the jet to a private Texas hunting resort called the Boondoggle Ranch. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Read the room, Sen. Schumer. My latest for @salon.com

"But if institutions of higher learning are to preserve the freedom of dissent among its students and community — let alone ensure that such dissent continues to thrive — then they must respond when these very values are under attack."

"A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes apparently battling to keep his eyes open at the Thursday event." wapo.st/4oTia5k

As party leader, @pelosi.house.gov knew and used her power. Democrats apparently weren't paying attention. My latest for @salon.com.

Thank you Jason for this lovely interview.

As a cradle baseball fan I loved talking with the great sportswriter @ballgirl.bsky.social about her new book for @salon.com. Make her commissioner @mlb.com! www.salon.com/2025/11/03/j...

“[W]e can all sense the tribulation to come. Something is profoundly broken in our country, in our national character. Charlie Kirk’s murder has made it clear, even to the most optimistic among us, that what is broken is beyond repair, at least for now.” My latest for @salon.com

Trump is exploring whether the federal government can take control of the 9/11 memorial and museum in NYC. Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."

What a beauty that’s on the way from @frenchhorn88.bsky.social! Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.

“But Washington’s elected officials, while admittedly walking a precarious political tightrope, aren’t giving constituents what they are demanding in the face of Donald Trump: A fight. The result is a city — and a mayor — under attack, and in dire need of reinforcements.” My latest for @salon.com

Kids returning to school may face a ritual humiliation that we thought we'd left behind: the presidential fitness test. RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation. www.salon.com/2025/09/02/t...

Washington's speculation about Trump's health is at a fever pitch. We've seen multiple reasons this summer to ask questions — and the media doesn't seem to care. What's really going on? www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/it-s-time-...

ICYMI: important column from Chauncey DeVega that’s full of sharp insight @salonnewsroom.bsky.social

My essay in @bittersouth.bsky.social about the 24 guitars I’ve owned since I was 4, and the cross-hatching of lust, sorrow, and music.

Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure.

Melania Trump’s letter to Vladimir Putin…could have been better. My latest for @salonnewsroom.bsky.social.

Don't miss Sophia Tesfaye's latest @salonnewsroom.bsky.social column on Megyn Kelly's beef with #Beyoncé.

“Genocide prevention is not about trials after the fact. It’s about political leadership at the moment of crisis. And in Bosnia, the world failed that test.”​

Lots of good insight here from Chauncey DeVega @salonnewsroom.bsky.social

Exclusive: Trump's push to seize control of the Library of Congress has run temporarily aground due to quiet but firm resistance from GOP congressional leaders.

“My duty is to hope,” Mary Berry of The Berry Center says of efforts to preserve and protect rural agrarian life. Read my interview with her for Garden & Gun. gardenandgun.com/articles/sav...

Wonderful piece. I'm an Aussie who grew up with LHOP, but this is so on the money. Thank You @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social

One of the greats. Period. One of my favorite voices. Her fingers on those keys created so much beauty. From Black Mountain, NC to Arlington, VA. From the upper room at Mr Henry’s on Penn Ave SE to the great stages. Godspeed, Roberta Flack.

An excellent piece by @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social you really should read.

Of all things, Little House on the Prairie is now a battle line in the culture wars. I wrote about it for POLITICO Magazine. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

An English original. A survivor. An absolute badass to the end in a world of pretenders. I loved her ragged voice and how it commanded, demanded, your attention. So long, #MarianneFaithfull.

I think this is a very well written piece highlighting Trumps tone and mindset.

You’re likely overwhelmed with inauguration news. But I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read my inaugural Substack. #Trump #InaugurationDay

I'll also be writing a Washington Post story about how Trump's anti-trans executive orders could affect Medicaid coverage for HRT, other gender transition medical care. If you'd like to talk for the story, my email is [email protected] (Or, message me here!)

Historian of fascism here. It was a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one too.

Tracking the verbs here: - annihilating - ashamed - change - restore - reclaim - weaponized

Quintessential Trump from the very start. No mention of gratitude for the service of the outgoing president. Instead, barbs and attacks that read more like a campaign speech. #Inauguration

I can’t imagine Trump will be happy about the lack of stagecraft during the swearing-in. Melania misses her cue, CJ Roberts starts the oath early, Trump’s left hand was not on the Bible.

So lovely to wake up to this— 👇🏻

As Donald Trump’s inauguration nears, some LGBTQ+ people are anxiously preparing for what they fear will be a rollback of their rights. Some in same-sex relationships are making plans to marry or adopt children. Others are moving to states that they believe will offer them more protection.

If you’re in Nashville don’t miss the new Rosanne Cash exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame. It captures her artistry, wisdom, and family legacy with great beauty. “If time is a mirror, then I see that my restlessness and melancholy were gifts,” she said at the opening. A great lesson.

The actions Donald Trump might take against the press “are the arsenal of a would-be autocrat who seeks to intimidate his critics, protect himself from scrutiny, and go on wearing away at the liberal democratic order,” David Remnick writes.

What up Blue Sky. Is this the nerds' table? Good. Let's talk politics, culture, the brilliance of Jane Austen and the undeniable fact that Jonathan Bailey's legs are the Eighth Wonder of the World.