Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Had a great time today checking out the modern Egyptian art exhibit at the Middle East Institute, located near Dupont Circle in DC. 010
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthThe Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 01/10/2026Trump becomes only object on Earth exempt from Canadian urge to apologizethebeaverton.comTrump becomes only object on Earth exempt from Canadian urge to apologize"Canadians will say they’re sorry, in that particular Canadian pronunciation, to literally anything, but they won’t say it to Donald Trump." 14382114
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Had a wonderful time at Lady Shri Ram College of the University of Delhi on a Fulbright Specialist program. What an amazing collection of conversations with students, faculty, and some of the leaders of India's diplomatic service! 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthAmanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It's the one-year anniversary of Jimmy Kimmel returning to late night after Donald Trump attempted to censor him. Not to jinx it, but I think that moment marks the beginning of the end for MAGA. www.salon.com/2025/09/24/t...salon.com“That backfired bigly”: Kimmel’s return is a defeat for Project 2025Resistance through humor and public outrage still carries weight 319327
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On NPR Morning Edition today talking about Trump TV and the president's continuing efforts to control the narrative. www.npr.org/2026/09/22/n...npr.orgWhite House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outletsDays after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one ... 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Not a good sign for the future of the housing market, among other things. 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026In the NY Times talking about Virginia's Second Congressional District, a purple district focused on military issues. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/u...nytimes.comIn Virginia’s Navy Country, the Iran War Tests a G.O.P. IncumbentThe conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest. 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Friends don't let friends give assignments that are AI-cheatable 1415424
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Saw the fascinating "Blacklisted: An American Story" exhibit over the weekend at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. It runs through Monday, Sept. 7. 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026In the Fredericksburg Advance talking about Virginia's August primaries. www.fxbgadvance.com/p/virginia-p...fxbgadvance.comVirginia Primaries in August? Republicans Won’t Want to do that AgainTHE FXBG ADVANCE THURSDAY 8/20/26 MORNING READ 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthProf. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 04/08/2026My column on why Virginia should start off the Democratic Presidential 2028 Primary Calendar has been published by FXBG Advance. open.substack.com/pub/fxbgadva...open.substack.comVirginia Belongs at the Front of the Democratic Presidential Primary LineTHE FXBG ADVANCE TUESDAY 8/4/26 MORNING READ 001
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthNotes from Poland @notesfrompoland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Poland has celebrated its Armed Forces Day - which marks the anniversary of the victory over Soviet Russia in the 1920 Battle of Warsaw - with a parade on land, at sea, and in the air. At the main event in Warsaw, around 2,000 troops, including from allied countries, took part. 0134
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthWTVR CBS 6 News Richmond, Virginia @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social · 14/08/2026About 300,000 Virginians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under new federal requirements tied to the state's Obamacare expansion.wtvr.comAround 300,000 Virginians on Medicaid expansion could lose coverage under new federal work requirementsAbout 300,000 Virginians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under new federal requirements tied to the state's Obamacare expansion. 112
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 07/08/2026On NBC4 TV DC looking ahead to the general election in Virginia. www.nbcwashington.com/video/decisi...nbcwashington.comAssessing the impact of Virginia's primaryStephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus at the University of Mary Washington, spoke with Northern Virginia reporter Drew Wilder about the results of the commonwealth’s primary. 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 04/08/2026My column on why Virginia should start off the Democratic Presidential 2028 Primary Calendar has been published by FXBG Advance. open.substack.com/pub/fxbgadva...open.substack.comVirginia Belongs at the Front of the Democratic Presidential Primary LineTHE FXBG ADVANCE TUESDAY 8/4/26 MORNING READ 001
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 13/07/2026On CTV News Canada talking about President Trump's efforts to secure a much-needed political win by obtaining a better deal for the US over the yet-to-open Gordie Howe bridge. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...ctvnews.caPresident Trump 'really needs a win' in American public opinion: analystPolitical analyst Stephen Farnsworth breaks down what Trump was able to secure for the U.S. by delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge. 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Graham Platner’s history of sexual assault proves he does not belong in the US Senate. He belongs on the Supreme Court. by Susan Collins 9459541159
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 06/07/2026My analysis of the long-running disagreements among Virginia Democrats has been published in the FXBG Advance. www.fxbgadvance.com/p/dont-expec...fxbgadvance.comDon’t Expect Virginia Democratic Disputes to Cool Off Any Time SoonTHE MIDDAY READ. FXBG Advance, Monday, July 6, 2026 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Talking with WVTF public radio about the Virginia budget compromise. www.wvtf.org/news/2026-06...wvtf.orgLegislators, advocates on Virginia’s new data center tax and regulation scheme: ‘A good first step’"It's important to recognize compromises don't lead to happiness, but they do lead to relief." 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Thanks to Jonathan Hunley, who recognized my retirement from Mary Washington in his Fredericksburg Free Press column today. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2026/06/15/c...fredericksburgfreepress.comCOLUMN: Thank you to the professor who has been taking my calls for almost 30 years | Fredericksburg Free Press 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthMark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 16/06/2026🧵 The students are right to be confused. So are the professors, who are being told by presidents & chancellors that AI is the most important thing at the university & the teaching center tells us students should do things like illegally record our lectures & use those recordings to make AI notes. 37720
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthVermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 08/06/2026“Although it’s military history, it’s also women's history, and she was on the front lines with the Green Mountain Boys,” said Tom Hughes, leader of the Friends of Ann Story.vermontpublic.orgNew roadside marker celebrates Ann Story, 'Mother of the Green Mountain Boys'Vermonters gathered at the Ann Story cabin in Salisbury to celebrate the Revolutionary War heroine. 061
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 08/06/2026who among us has not leased a late night timeslot from CBS for $15 million in order to air unfunny slop nobody wantsthedailybeast.comColbert’s Replacement Pushes Back After Ratings DisasterThe new CBS host addressed his show’s 85% decline in viewership following Colbert’s exit. 2440992
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Had a great time at El Sabor de Wheaton yesterday. Great food and music! #lovedc 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthProf. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 18/01/2026In honor of the Virginia Democratic plan to kick off the 2028 presidential nomination contest - my 2012 Washington Post opinion column suggesting that very thing. wapo.st/4r09kUwwapo.stOpinion | Virginia belongs at the top of the presidential-election calendarVirginia belongs at the front of the line. 001
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Reminder that banning elected officials from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake — it’s legalized corruption. 224105242924
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthBenjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org · 29/05/2026The Justice Department tried to erase the history of Jan 6. We restored if. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...lawfaremedia.orgThe Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores ItLast week, the Justice Department deleted thousands of press releases related to the Jan. 6 insurrection and other matters. Here they are. 552186716
Reposted by Prof. Stephen Farnsworthryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 29/05/2026we need a clear regulatory line between bike-type devices and motorcycle-type devices. and a scooter this fast should probably not be legal at all. dude was wearing a full face helmet and he still died 1632636
Reposted by Prof. Stephen Farnsworthryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 29/05/2026man that's awful. those ridiculously overpowered e-bikes and such are a menace nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/28/t...nyc.streetsblog.orgTwo Dead After Illegal Scooter Rider And Cyclist Crash On Queensboro Bridge - Streetsblog New York CityStreet safety advocates have been criticizing city officials for failing to fully grasp the dangers of e-motos and illegal stand-up scooters for years. 1224620
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026AG Sulzberger calls out media owners that have settled flimsy lawsuits and transformed their coverage to placate the president: "Such capitulation, even seemingly small instances of it, serves only to embolden the administration to keep attacking the press." www.nytco.com/press/ag-sul...nytco.comAG Sulzberger: ‘We Will Not Compromise’ on Independent Reporting | The New York Times CompanyThe New York Times publisher spoke in defense of a free press hosted by Yale Law School’s Floy Abrams Institute. 1713549
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Political humor is the best humor. 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 20/05/2026In The Guardian UK today talking about political humor and Stephen Colbert. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.com‘He had a unique ability to be human’: late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen ColbertThe Late Show, and its much-loved host, will bid farewell this week after a controversial cancellation leaving behind a challenging TV landscape 020
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 16/05/2026We had another great meal at the annual Armenian Food Festival in DC today. They are open tonight and again on Sunday for this annual treat. 010
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Happy "House Listing Day" to those who celebrate - wish us luck ! 120
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthSahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 14/05/2026"The Supreme Court has frequently admonished judges not to interfere in election cases when the process is already underway, but it is now being accused of doing exactly that in recent decisions favoring Republicans in redistricting fights." www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...nbcnews.comSupreme Court faces new criticism for redistricting decisions so close to the 2026 electionsJustices have said judges shouldn’t interfere in election disputes so close to the primary process, but their own rulings have triggered a frenzy to draw new congressional maps. 2112647
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthGovernor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 08/05/2026People have been asking for the Purple Line for over a decade. Today, we put the FINAL piece of rail in the ground. Thanks to everyone who made this milestone possible and delivered on a project that’s been stalled for far too long. 1014630
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Thanks to my UMW Political Science colleagues for hosting a wonderful retirement event for me yesterday. It's been a great 30+ years for me in DC-area higher education! 120
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Congrats to Associated Press investigative reporter Byron Tau on his Pulitzer Prize. Here's my first former student to win a Pulitzer meeting with my Mass Media Politics class at Mary Washington last spring. Congrats! 020
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthNotes from Poland @notesfrompoland.bsky.social · 02/05/2026The United States has expressed "strong support for Poland’s accession to the G20 as a permanent member" following talks in Warsaw, after which it also emphasised "strong and growing" Polish-American relations.notesfrompoland.comUS supports permanent G20 membership for Poland 083
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Grim www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026... Can't pretend the world hasn't changed 2425
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I will be talking about the Virginia gerrymandering referendum at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on CSPAN. Please join us. (Polls open on Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Election Day voting). 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Thanks to Mary Washington graduate and presidential campaign and Google alum Zach Wineburg for meeting with my Mass Media Politics students last week. 000
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Thanks to Mary Washington grad Kate Seltzer, now covering Virginia politics and government for the Virginian-Pilot, for meeting with my students this week. 000
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/03/202653 years ago today, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct role in the Vietnam War. I remember seeing this anti-war PSA back then. Its message is sadly still very relevant today as Trump drags us into another unpopular war. 10435011397
Reposted by Prof. Stephen Farnsworth@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026On Nov 2024, airline execs were giddy about trump winning so that Biden era consumer protections could be reversed, etc. None more so than Delta’s CEO. Now Trump’s reckless war may ruin them, even put some out of business. 431215340
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthAndrew Rudalevige @rudalev.bsky.social · 22/03/2026If you want to find out how we got here... Glad to announce the arrival of The Trump First Term, edited by me, @juliaazari.bsky.social, and Bert Rockman. A great lineup of authors (see next post) show what's different - and not! - between Trump 1.0 and today. #polisky 12610
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthBill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Just a reminder that Hegseth's anti-press policy was so terrible, even Fox News refused to sign it. 310725
Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 15/03/2026US policy-making over the past 14 months has been the best thing that has happened to LPC in decades 010
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 15/03/2026The seizure of Washington Post reporter @hannahnatanson.bsky.social's devices likely killed far more stories than any court order ever could. Judge Porter should've done more to punish prosecutors, but he was right to call the raid what it was — a prior restraint.freedom.pressA judge finally called a newsroom raid what it isSeizures of journalists’ materials have the same impact as traditional prior restraints 06124
Reposted by Prof. Stephen FarnsworthNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 15/03/2026If broadcasters won’t obey FCC chair Brendan Carr’s orders to air more pro-war content or lose their broadcast licenses, I’m going to become an even bigger libertarian. 943533