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Ellen Schwartz

@formerrunner.bsky.social
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Wife. Mother. Grandmother. Happily retired.

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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I have said this every single day for the past two years
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Wishing you health, happiness and productivity 🌞. And fingers crossed for the other thing.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
These people are absolutely demented.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
It is heartbreaking when someone who appears to be “a good guy” proves to be someone else entirely. Wishing you peace, and continued healing.
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Nick Varga @karaoke-god.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Deeply disappointed in Sen. John Fetterman, who created a one-vote margin and allowed the SAVE Act to move forward. It’s a garbage voter disenfranchisement bill. Regretting that I supported him last time around.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Looking forward to it. JHF is a great organization.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Closely monitoring events internationally and at Congressional hearings in DC.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
@jenpercy.bsky.social Just finished “Girls Play Dead.” An absolutely unique and compelling book. Unlike any other that I’ve read on the subject of trauma (and I have read quite a bit of material). I will strongly recommend this as a mandatory staff read at the d.v. agency where I used to work.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Sorry, what was that acronym again? Sometimes I’m really proud of my state. #gardenstate
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A pox on the houses of the dissenters: Kavanaugh, Alito and Thomas.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Jesus, can ANYONE keep it in their pants anymore?!
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
www.threads.com/@billcampa/p... Hello to my adolescence, which I am now happily revisiting. Amazing photo!
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William Campa (@billcampa) on Threads
It's one thing when you look into a mirror and see yourself getting older; it sucks to see your favorite music stars get older too. I still remember the album cover with Linda Ronstadt wearing shor...
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Big win 🥇
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Gawain @niawag.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Great stuff from @dcopaken.bsky.social. Nina Schwalbe, public health scientist and vaccine superstar, is running for Congress open.substack.com/pub/deborahc...
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Nina Schwalbe, public health scientist and vaccine superstar, is running for Congress
If she wins, she will be the only Democratic member of Congress with a PhD in public health. She will also wear a T-shirt on day one that says, "Impeach RFK, Jr."
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
👍🏻. No notes.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Wow. How much time between the two?
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
@betsycornwell.bsky.social I just this moment finished reading “Ring of Salt”. What a wonderful, heartbreaking book. As a retired domestic violence advocate, it touched me deeply. I’m very much looking forward to next month’s webinar through Finding Our Voices, when we can hear from you directly.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
It feels like the good guys are ahead on points, although it is hard to keep up. Also, the D candidate won the special election in Texas. 👍🏻
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This should backfire bigly. Also, Todd Blanche is unfit to speak before humans. He oozes sarcasm, contempt and hostility.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Brilliant book; not a “light” read by any stretch, but so powerful.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
A great and heartbreaking piece. The quote from Ms. Rodarmel about not taking things away that were already given is spot on. To me, if Ms. Ayobi was approved for parole, a retroactive change in the law would constitute an ex post facto law, which is Constitutionally prohibited.
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Rlswrites @rlswrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
She was approved for parole, but is still in prison, along with hundreds of others. How California is failing its most rehabilitated inmates…my latest for @nytopinion . . . www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/o...
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Opinion | It’s ‘Psychological Torture’: The Woman Who Was Granted Parole but Not Released
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
God speed, Governor
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/01/2026
Wyoming’s top court struck down the state’s near-total abortion ban and a first-of-its-kind prohibition on abortion pills, saying that the laws violated the state constitution.
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Abortion pill ban is unconstitutional, Wyoming’s top court rules
The court also struck down a broader prohibition on abortions, citing a state constitution provision that guarantees residents the right to make health care decisions.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Delightfully well-curated craziness!
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
A few photos from our recent trip to Vienna. St. Stephen’s church; Christmas markets; City Hall; Parliament; Schoenbrunn Palace. The snowy photos are from a day trip to Hallstatt (a picturesque little village about 1.5 hours west of Vienna) on the way to Salzburg. Quite a trip!
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
The Real Epstein Cover-Up www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
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Opinion | The Real Epstein Cover-Up
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Anyone else watch the President struggle to pronounce “acetaminophen” while reading from scripted comments today?
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Between yesterday’s Senate vote, and today’s Combs verdict, this week has been for shit. And it’s only Wednesday.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Horrifying. No other word.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
This indictment is no more justified than the original charges. I will not be intimidated. My full statement:
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Great event last night at Politics and Prose. We need writers (possibly more than ever now) so promote away!
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
In good news today…
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Can anyone suggest a purpose for these cuts other than straight-up petty cruelty? Is “Great Performances” more subversive than I realized?
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Ann Patchett
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
MSNBC reporting that a Wisconsin judge has been arrested for “obstructing an immigration arrest” by the FBI last week. First time ever. WTAF?!
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u... Horrifying.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Family Evacuated After Arson at Pennsylvania Residence
The governor said the State Police banged on the door early on Sunday to wake him and his family after an arsonist set fire to the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
I recognize this was only a small part of the piece, but I’m glad you referenced the OVW website being shut down. Since funding was “paused” (!!!) almost two months ago, DV agencies (those with Family Justice Centers, specifically) have been left without information or guidance of any nature. Cruel.
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Rlswrites @rlswrites.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
My latest for @nytopinion “We live in a new world, where words like “women,” “gender” and “trauma” are banned or limited in research studies… The fringe went mainstream, and then became the U.S. government.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...
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Opinion | We Underestimate the Manosphere at Our Peril (Gift Article)
We underestimate the manosphere at our peril.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
#mondaylifegoals
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Birthday ✔️ Retirement ✔️ Family✔️ ❤️
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
So on brand for these people. Never trust anyone who doesn’t love dogs.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Thank you, Women Aware. It’s been a great third act, capping a forty year legal career. These last three years, working as an advocate for victims, have been incredibly meaningful. Retirement begins Monday, but I’m not going too far. The work is too important.
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!!
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Sen. Marsha Blackburn addressing pending bi-partisan legislation to stop on-line sex trafficking of minors #allianceforhope.org. #womenaware. #stophumantrafficking
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
With Sen. Andy Kim on Capitol Hill today. #womenaware #domesticviolence #allianceforhope
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
At the US Capital; full day of meetings with our Congresspeople #AllianceforHOPE #womenaware #familyjusticecenters #supportsurvivors
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Ellen Schwartz @formerrunner.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
www.instagram.com/p/DGx_O-7TZj...
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Women Aware on Instagram: "@Alliance for HOPE International Capitol Hill Days 2025! Women Aware COO Maria Betanzos, CEO Philly Yonta and Director of Legal Resources Ellen Schwartz sharing the vision a...
3 likes, 1 comments - womenaware on March 4, 2025: "@Alliance for HOPE International Capitol Hill Days 2025! Women Aware COO Maria Betanzos, CEO Philly Yonta and Director of Legal Resources Ellen Schw...
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