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@jdrinkwine.bsky.social
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I'm a professor, D&D player, wannabe nature photographer from the Pacific Northwest, and dream of retirement adventures

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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 15h
What a joy to see @petersagal.bsky.social at the historic Mount Baker Theatre tonight. Can't believe it was more than 23 years ago that I had the privilege of being a contestant on wwdtm's bluff the listener. Still a highlight
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AFT Washington @aftwa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The situation in Washington's Parenting Education programs is not better. It's time for the Legislature to step in in the next session. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/educat...
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Public News Service | News in the Public Interest
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news a...
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David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame a Fox News star. So do two former Fox high risk security consultants. My story: www.npr.org/2026/10/04/n...
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She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.
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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Every child should be free to be themselves, learn and grow, and feel safe at school. But initiatives I-001 and I-638 are playing politics with our kids and threatening children’s safety. When your ballot arrives in a few weeks, vote NO on I-001 and I-638. #NoHateWAState
Three high school girls are standing on a reddish-brown school track, looking at the camera and smiling while holding signs that say No Hate in WA State: Vote No on I-001 & I-638.
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just saw diesel for $7.049/gallon
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Hey @marketplace.org, if someone is paying off their credit card each month, does that count in the number of more people using credit? I use BNPL all the time even tho I have the money to pay for the purchase. So, I'm wondering how many more out there are doing the same
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AFT Washington @aftwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
No one has ever come up with an explanation for where the billionaires will putatively go, given that 41 other states have some form of income tax, and also do not have their social and professional networks.
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@marketplace.org Tech's pod this morning with the founder of Ring is a master class on staying on message even when that message is cringe
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Casey Parks @caseyparks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Hi! I'm a Washington Post reporter who covers the PNW and LGBTQ issues. I'm looking for some good stories to launch on this fall -- ideally deeply personal profiles that illuminate larger issues. If you have ideas, please get in touch!
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404 Media @404media.co · 17/08/2026
SCOOP: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it. What did we find? It ended up at an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. Yes. This is literally the logo outside the Amazon warehouse door. Read now:
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We Tracked a Shipment of Rare Books. It Ended at an Amazon AI Training Facility
We placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books.
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Term for the day: Crackspread Thanks @marketplace.org
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Budd @n7eoj.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It has been criminally underreported but Kelsey Pfendler has just rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean from the US coast to Hawaii in record time. A 2,400-mile unsupported journey in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. Notably beating the Men’s record by 9 whole days.
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
@titonka.bsky.social ... Whoever's available or alive? Big hearts 💕
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Looks like a Garden wedding... A bride's dream, right?
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
@Keds_Economist has an answer to what a strong policy solution to AI job loss should look like. It centers on three things: 1. Fix short-term unemployment 2. Establish long-term unemployment 3. Make working-class jobs suck less What do you think?
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
So excited to see @petersagal.bsky.social is coming to Bellingham! The #MountBakerTheatre schedule is outstanding and Peter is the a great addition.
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Who benefits when policymakers say the economy is becoming more “efficient”? @nickhanauer.bsky.social explains why that word may be hiding a much bigger story about power, profits, and who gets left behind in the economy. ⬇️ bit.ly/MarketHumanism
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The old economic paradigm taught policymakers to treat nearly every policy that could help working people—higher wages, stronger labor standards, corporate accountability—as a threat to the economy. This week on the pod, @nickhanauer.bsky.social pitches a new paradigm! ⬇️ 🎧: bit.ly/MarketHumanism
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Nick Hanauer @nickhanauer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The affordability crisis is a scam designed to fleece you youtu.be/3Cheqh_YE90?...
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This Is How We Make Life More Affordable In America
YouTube video by Nick Hanauer: Class Traitor
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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...
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Only In Monroe --- May 22, 2026
YouTube video by Stephen Colbert
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Who knew? May have to make a trip there next year www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
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Birdwatching is a $100 billion industry. And it's growing
More than a third of people in the U.S. spend money on birdwatching. If you’ve ever bought a bird feeder, you’re one of them.
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Paul L. @paul9876.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
If data centres are so beneficial, they should only be built in high end neighbourhoods or on 18 hole golf courses.
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AFT Washington @aftwa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
More accurately, we are now spending ~$2B to pretend that fossil fuels are going to stage a comeback. I think if I was very wealthy, I might prefer to invest in energy trends than insist on authoritarianism to avoid having to change my investment portfolio slightly.
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
1 in 4 SNAP dollars goes to Walmart. The same company that pays so little that its workers need SNAP. That’s no coincidence. That’s the business model. Is this a safety net—or a subsidy? buff.ly/YMjYHeR
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AFT Washington @aftwa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We're hiring!
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Poverty isn’t just about income. It’s about power. Our safety net traps people in low-wage jobs—while subsidizing companies that pay poverty wages. This week, @rooseveltinstitute.org fellow Jamie Keene explains how we can build a system that returns economic power to workers. 🎧: buff.ly/YMjYHeR
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Interesting that @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social and #MakeMeSmart had the same guest on #TaxDay. I think I need to buy Ray Madoff's The Second Estate! And, since I'm teaching business ethics this quarter, I've got two new pods to share with students
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Truly amazing!
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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
the @chicago.suntimes.com is hiring an assistant news editor! come work with me on nights
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Assistant News Editor
Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
@aftwa.bsky.social ...
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Wow, @micahloewinger.bsky.social, that was some interview! Cam did not sound like he was having fun
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Death will not release you!𓅽 @7leaguebootdisk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Billionaire @nickhanauer.bsky.social has opinions, expressed through @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social a higher minimum wage means more money in your customers pockets, and thus, a growing economy. We've done the experiment repeatedly, we get the same answer, more jobs and more employment, it's a win!
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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Facts: Banning non-compete agreements can increase wages significantly & lead to greater business formation, innovation, & job mobility. That's why we are glad to see HB 3213 in Illinois, a bill to make non-competes ILLEGAL (not just less enforceable). www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
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Open Markets Institute Applauds Illinois HB 3213 to Ban Non-Compete Clauses  — Open Markets Institute
In testimony submitted to the Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee, Sandeep Vaheesan emphasized the far-reaching harms caused by non-compete agreements and the urgent need for a comprehensive...
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Higher taxes for working people. Massive tax cuts for the wealthy and powerful. Don’t call it economics. Call it doing the bidding of those they work for. Trickle-down austerity, delivered by politicians who knew exactly what they were doing. itep.org/trump-obbba-...
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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 21/03/2026
It all started when the federal government took the Oregon town’s rescue helicopter to the southern border.
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A small coastal town's fight against ICE
Garrett Epps, the legal affairs editor at the Washington Monthly, talks about a small Oregon town’s fight against ICE.
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
If you somehow needed any more evidence that there’s zero strategic thinking happening at the highest levels of our government, well…
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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 20/03/2026
The town of Newport, Oregon comes together against ICE. Plus: unemployment claims, pharmacy deserts, slow home sales, and the climate cost of war. Today on Marketplace.
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A small town's fight against ICE
The town of Newport, Oregon comes together against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Plus: unemployment claims, pharmacy deserts, slow home sales, and the climate cost of war.
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We know economists are wrong a lot, but they are particularly blind to the role women play in our economy—and it has very real consequences. We talk about this and more to our latest pod with economist @mlheggeness.bsky.social , author of Swiftynomics. buff.ly/8hHI1Yf
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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 12/03/2026
The “Right to Repair” is the idea that if you buy something you should have the right to fix it yourself, or at least to pay someone other than the manufacturer to do it. But when EV companies go bankrupt, things can get complicated.
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When a carmaker goes bankrupt, who can do repairs?
These EV owners are fighting for the rights to their cars’ IP.
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This isn't a surprise at all. The move to back to office has been about power and control rather than productivity thehill.com/opinion/tech...
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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Denver’s biggest restaurant groups wrote a report that basically says servers should take a pay cut. It's no surprise that when costs rise, profits get protected while wages get cut, but cutting wages doesn't just hurt workers; it pulls money right out of the local economy.
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Denver leaders could soon debate a cut to restaurant wages, a citywide service fee and more
The report will likely lead to another major push to reduce or freeze the tipped minimum wage in Denver.
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Mr. Blabalino 🇳🇴🇺🇸💙 @blabalino.com · 01/03/2026
Government-Funded infomercial from Norway striking back at US corporations and the tech Bros for filling the Internet with slop. youtu.be/T4Upf_B9RLQ?...
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A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
YouTube video by Forbrukerrådet - Norwegian Consumer Council
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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 25/02/2026
The Nooksack Indian Tribe and Whatcom County Public Utility District will work together to lease federal land and study the feasibility of building a geothermal power plant on Mount Baker.
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Mount Baker geothermal plant could power all of Whatcom County | Cascadia Daily News
Nooksack Tribe, Whatcom PUD partner to explore new clean energy source
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social is your site still working? I'm getting 404 messages on several pages and the most current EP I'm seeing is from September. I use a lot of your content in my teaching and am now limited to bringing things in from podcast apps rather than your own site
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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
For the first time in league history, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with players. Players will receive $8 million. The union will also pay out $9.25 million from revenue generated from its group licensing program. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
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Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I can't get over this number: in 2007, there were 360,000 newspaper jobs. Now, there are 80,000. "My local paper sucked!" Sure. What sucks even more? The void. "I get all my news from the Guardian!" No, the Guardian doesn't report on your town council, your school board, local cops.
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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 21/02/2026
Wages are outpacing inflation, meaning Americans are making enough to keep up with rising prices. Trouble is, they can’t tell what anything is “supposed” to cost anymore.
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Getting used to price increases isn't easy
Consumers are counting every dollar, but research shows they're also worse at remembering what any given item costs.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 19/02/2026
84 years ago #todayinhistory, an executive order mandated sending Japanese Americans to "relocation centers." Descendants of the prisoners have restored a baseball field on the Manzanar site as a way to both celebrate the resiliency of so many of their ancestors. theconversation.com/baseball-ret...
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Two points This tariff thing ain’t done. He’s got other options. Slower, but there. If I’m Iran right now, I’d be nervous
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JimD @jdrinkwine.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Hey @nickhanauer.bsky.social, you or any of your progressive leaning philanthropists want to endow a bachelor's program? My college is trying to close ours
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