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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 3h

It’s not super. And it’s not intelligence. There. That was easy.

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Mom for Gliberty @fakegreekgrill.bsky.social · 12h

It's ironic because the Trump admin completely vindicated gender studies as a field. Like we're all living through some sort of unethical gender studies experiment.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

🔥JACK SMITH: "Trump engaged in serious crimes against 🇺🇸- a criminal scheme to prevent a lawful transfer of power... the rule of law faces challenges unlike any we've experienced. I won't be silenced by threats of prosecution. While fear may be contagious, courage is as well."

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 9h

Texas, do you have a plan to vote? Just six days remain to update your registration or register to vote in this election. Make a plan to vote & share this graphic with two friends to help us build the movement we need to take back Texas.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 10h

Speaking for soundbites. The answer doesn't matter.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14h

NEW: A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including ones that help disabled Americans vote. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restrict voting access.

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This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote

A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr...

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

They voted in a secret ballot to stop memorials to slaughtered Jews. Because of course they did. Why stop? People will step on them, they claimed. That’s the point; the stones are in the course of everyday life. Gift article. German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews

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German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews (Gift Article)

Councilors in an eastern German town voted to stop installing memorial plaques outside homes of Holocaust victims, saying they would instead build a memorial at a cemetery.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 23h

Tell your members of Congress to vote to protect the Kennedy Center. It’s up for debate.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 23h

The frickin’ non-existent Election-Time-Caravans. Sad.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

When they get back in power, Democrats need to go all-in on higher education. We need a campaign of reinvestment in public universities across the country that makes the Morrill Land-Grant Act look like nothing by comparison *and* a GI Bill of Rights-style program of tuition grants.

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“The president has repeatedly exhibited bizarre conduct in the public eye. Not only does that include taking naps during public events, but also erratic behavior, slurred speech, appearing lost or disoriented, and sporting mysterious bruises.” newrepublic.com/post/215938/...

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 23h

Spent the evening with Julian Zelizer in conversation before an audience at Horace Mann School. Great fun—and the students asked great questions!

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 28/09/2026

All it took was getting kicked out of the White House press room and suddenly CNN remembers that "lie" is a word.

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Grudgie the Whale @grudgie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s just amazing how easy and straightforward it is to do reporting like this

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"To say that we're gob smacked is an understatement" Cultural Landscape Foundation blisters Team Trump for shutting down public comment on Trump Monumental Arch Group says Trump Admin has deemed 1000's of public concerns about Arch to be "meaningless, unimportant & of no value whatsoever"

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 28/09/2026

Gone are the mass raids and militarized metro operations. Gone are the pomp and pageantry. But ICE arrests have hit record levels. ICE operations are no longer concentrated in large American cities. Immigration enforcement officials are also working in suburban and rural areas, all across the US.

A map of the United States that shows immigration arrests per 100,000 people since ICE's new enforcement strategy began under DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin.

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Rep. Jason Crow @crow.house.gov · 28/09/2026

Trump is stealing your taxpayer dollars to pay for campaign ads. It’s illegal, shameful, and wrong. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The wheels are coming off yet Senate GOP can't quit Trump. A week of panic as well as paralysis. A THREAD.

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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 27/09/2026

What an odd moment in United States history. A U.S. president is running an overtly political camaign advertisement, right before midterm elections, paid for by the U.S. government. Trump appears to believe he is immune from any kind of legal limit. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...

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A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government (Gift Article)

The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I swear When times get tough, Great British Baking Show helps Predictable yet unpredictable. People are kind. You can stop watching for 10 mins and know where you are. A happy uncomplicated space w/a great “we’re all in this together” vibe Eternally grateful for getting me thru the pandemic & DJT

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Welp I just discovered a saved phone message from my dad who died a year ago and I’m putting my phone down for a bit.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/09/2026

Kennedy: "I don't think any public official, including Trump or Noem or John Kennedy, should spend public money on private ads for themselves ... I may end up with a sombrero on my head, but I also think we ought to have a rule that no politician can have a building named after him when he's alive"

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Trump is raging at news orgs for refusing to cover his reception of Xi after he banned three from the White House. The real lesson here: When institutions join together to resist his abuses of power it actually works, sending him into a helpless fury. New from me: newrepublic.com/article/2158...

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Trump’s Angry Tirade Over Failing Press Ban Reveals His Achilles’ Heel

Trump is furious that news organizations are fighting back against his vile efforts to punish their colleagues—because collective resistance to his authoritarianism actually works.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Rosie’s not a cuddly bird. She’s a resistance bird. But she has one place in her cage where she goes when she wants me. It’s one particular toy. One particular kind of chirp. As close to me as she can get. She doesn’t play with it any other time. And I’m always right there—as soon as I notice.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026

In response to our reporting, Susan Collins has mustered a defense that is full of incorrect and misleading claims. We’ve reviewed FBI evidence, examined thousands of pages of records and interviewed dozens of people. Here are the receipts.

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ProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption Probe

ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o...

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So…they’re paying their premiums. But not making claims. Which is how insurance works? It’s there “just in case”? Fraud? REALLY??

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 26/09/2026

The president who called American soldiers that died in war “suckers” and “losers,” is now hiding the number of service members killed & injured in his war of choice. Absolutely disgraceful.

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More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

They are playing in our faces

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karen-s-johnson.bsky.social @karen-s-johnson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social reminds us regularly, we must "be strong and of good courage". Our times and our upcoming elections call for nothing less. If you can vote early, do!

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This change (back) means COVID vaccines are covered by insurance.

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is one of those stories that drives home just how horrifying the current administration and its immigration policies / enforcement tactics are. It’s heartbreaking and stomach turning.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hi folks. Looks like Heather and I will do “What the Heck Just Happened” tomorrow—Saturday—morning at 10:30 AM ET

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hey folks—I’ve been told that the earlier link to my upcoming Washington state lecture didn’t work. So here’s another link— below.

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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Texas officials sent tens of thousands of delayed voter registration applications to county election officials this week after discovering an error, sparking a scramble to process them weeks out from the midterms.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rosie the Peep is beyond cute. I ate too much chocolate. And I’m going to call it a day and go to bed. See you in the AM—talking about THE FRICKIN’ PRESS.

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Danny Miller @danielmilleresq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm proud to have helped organize this. If you're a lawyer or law student, sign up for this nonpartisan rally next Tuesday. You'll hear from @meiselasb.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social among other champions of the rule law about what YOU can do to protect our free and fair elections.

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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you are a lawyer, and want to help defend our democracy, your way for you to get involved.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hi folks: Tomorrow on my weekly livestream "History Matters:" Banning the Press: A Bridge Too Far? IS THERE A Bridge Too Far?? Join us Friday 10AM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxN4...

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Banning the Press: A Bridge Too Far? IS THERE a Bridge Too Far??

YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey folks: I don't have all that many west coast speaking engagements, but one is coming up in a few weeks! You can attend in person or online. Details below. chss.wwu.edu/political-sc...

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Munro Seminar for Civic Education: AMERICA 250: LESSONS AND LEGACIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | | Western Washington University

Thursday, October 15Taking a Stand: The Force of Revolution5:00 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On MetroNorth. All I want right now is to be home with my birb and a martini, in sweats on my couch, watching TV.

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