Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026We did this!seattletimes.comSale of family farm helps clear way for first-of-its-kind I-5 crossing in WAFive generations of the Erickson family tended this land that borders I-5. Now it could help reconnect mountain ranges. 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Trump started the war to distract from Epstein, ran it with his eye on Wall Street, and ended it to boost his birthday party. He betrayed Israel and the Iranian people like he did Ukraine and made theocratic dictators stronger than ever. Did anybody vote to Make America Capitulate Again? 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Nobody has a more informed perspective on the Trump dismantling of the Forest Service than Tracy Stone-Manning. Let’s learn from her experience.sltrib.comOpinion: Dismantling the U.S. Forest Service harms public lands and communities“There are inevitable repercussions to this radical attack on our public land management agencies,” writes Tracy Stone-Manning in an op-ed. 012
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 15/02/2026My mom’s dad came barefoot from Hungary at age 5, her dad from Ukraine. My dad’s grandparents from Lithuania. All Jews, all between the Civil War and WW1. America. 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Check out my latest column through the syndicated Writers on the Range. "On the whole, if you’re a wolf, the best state to start a family is Washington — for now. Facing a tight budget, Washington halved its wolf funding in 2025."wenatcheeworld.comOn their own, wolves walk into Washington stateIn 2008, Canadian wolves didn’t wait for an invitation from biologists to move them into Washington state. Instead, they trotted across the border because they liked the territory. 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 02/02/2026I’m delighted to get a positive review from Kirkus!kirkusreviews.comCONSERVATION CONFIDENTIAL | Kirkus ReviewsA lifelong environmentalist blends memoir and political commentary in this nonfiction book. 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026"Washington is now a nearly complete wildlife state, a cause for celebration in what feels like dark times." Check out this blog I wrote for NWF that tells the story of Washington's great conservation success! 000
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanMeade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Worth noting losses to federal science extend well beyond these programs, e.g., to Dept of Agriculture, Dept of the Interior, and elsewhere. We've lost 30% of our federal colleagues at the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center in the past year. Rebuilding will take decades. 07141
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Check out my essay on Washington’s proud return to being a legit carnivore state, published by National Wildlife Federation.blog.nwf.orgWashington’s Wildlife Comeback: The Return of Wolves, Wolverines, and Other Carnivores - The National Wildlife Federation BlogThe success of charismatic megafauna in Washington state makes for a wildlife conservation comeback story. 111
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanFederal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 12/01/2026Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG... www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...youtube.comStatement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. PowellYouTube video by Federal Reserve 1134238259100
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 03/01/2026With Trump running Venezuela, will he raise its tariffs on the US? 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Wondering how wildlife cross SR8 while using the Cascades to Olympics habitat corridor? We checked out WSDOT’s super cool new underpass on a tributary of Wildcat Creek near Elma. This had been a useless culvert. Camera traps show wildlife are already using it. It’s just one of many. Inspiring! 020
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Wow, there’s something to be said for seeing it in actual print! 230
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Thanks to the Seattle Times for running an excerpt of my book Conservation Confidential as part of their "Between Us" series. I'm proud to be a featured voice for alternatives to polarization.seattletimes.comFrom Earth First! to collaboration with loggers | Op-EdAn excerpt from Conservation Northwest founder/executive director Mitch Friedman's new book, in which he recounts his career from activist to collaborator. 191
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Trump’s reaction to China restricting trade in Rare Earth minerals. “Stop or I’ll shoot myself!” 040
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 28/09/2025It’s tragic that Left Wing is up. But the bigger story is the reduction of Right Wing terror as it moves from the shadows and into the White House. 020
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Almost 200k Americans commented on Trump’s proposal to nuke the policy that protects roadless areas. Over 99% opposed!!! www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...outdoorlife.comMore Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New AnalysisA public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move. 031
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Today I offer a free sample chapter of Conservation Confidential at my Substack. I'll probably post one or two more chapters in due time. Check it out and, if you like it, order the book!substack.comGift chapter of Conservation ConfidentialMy book, “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism”, was published by Latah Books last month. 030
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 18/09/2025We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it. 020
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Will Trump succeed in jacking logging from our national forests? Check out my new column.writersontherange.orgThe push is on to strip big trees from our national forests - Writers On The RangeIt didn’t get much notice, but President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to... 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 07/09/2025My next book event in Seattle's south end. Join us! 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Another great review for my book, Conservation Confidential!adventuresnw.comANW Book Review: Conservation Confidential by Mitch Friedman - AdventuresNWConservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 01/09/2025This week is my book tour of the sunny side of WA! 020
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanSteve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Despite backsliding in the US, global investment in renewable energy stayed strong in the first half of 2025. This is the energy of the future, and the GOP is letting the rest of the world develop it. 10414142
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Not how democratic government should operate! “Nobody left who cares at FWS or NPS is foolish enough to stick their neck out for bears or much else at this point. Sad state of affairs not just for bears but for rule of law,” Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest.kuow.orgPlan to return grizzlies to the North Cascades appears to be in hibernationA federal plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington's North Cascades appears to have gone into hibernation under the Trump administration. 010
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Thanks to everyone who made last night’s Seattle launch of my book, Conservation Confidential, such an incredible success! 052
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Released today in all formats!amazon.comConservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective ActivismAmazon.com: Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism (Audible Audio Edition): Mitch Friedman, Mitch Friedman, Latah Books: Audible Books & Originals 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Not every day that the mail has my new book! 130
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Inspiring Conservation NW event today with the Chehalis Tribe and WDFW & WSDOT partners, celebrating progress and committing to protecting habitat linking the Cascades and Olympics, including wildlife crossings over I5 for which these specific properties we’re protecting are essential. 040
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Trump's politburo to screen permitting of energy other than fossil fuels. Is this the "all of the above" energy policy he campaigned on? "“All Department-related decisions and actions concerning wind and solar energy facilities will undergo elevated review by the Office of the Secretary" 000
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanBenjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org · 17/07/2025Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues: 318122474167
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanPhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Just posted on the Trump announcement. A real mixed bag and hardly the awesome package for Ukraine that had been promised. Trump gives Putin sanctions protection for 50 days and promises Ukraine defensive weapons. It’s saying to Putin, keep doing what you're doing. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...open.substack.comTrump Is So Angry With Putin He Delayed Sanctions For 50 DaysBut Its Not All Bad News 43546132
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Not holding my breath, but I sure hope it’s true 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Join me for the launch of my book on August 14.eventbrite.comBook Launch at the Burke Museum!Join legendary conservationist Mitch Friedman to celebrate the release of his new memoir and guide on strategy: Conservation Confidential 011
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Commander in Chief???? The buck stops somewhere. 000
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Kyiv on Day 4 since Trump abandoned Ukraine to Putin’s missiles. 040
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanSam Stein @samsteindc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The source of the Patel/Grassley report alleging a Chinese plot to steal the election for Biden appears to have gotten intel from a Facebook rumor and had a sub-source who said China was building underground bases in Republican states to disperse COVID www.thebulwark.com/p/youll-neve...thebulwark.comYou’ll Never Believe Where Kash Patel’s Election Fraud Bombshell Came FromScouring the swamps to smear his predecessor. 40860260
Mitch Friedman @mitchfriedman.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Trump has taken a firm stand that none of Putin's missiles and drones should be wasted. Worst. Person. In. The. World. 020
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanBenjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org · 02/07/2025Certainly should be a lesson to Lisa Murkowski…. 1032076
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 02/07/2025@jonahg.bsky.social 17051251567
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanAdam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 02/07/2025The context in which Trump has cancelled anti-air defence supplies to Ukraine. The largest Russian air attacks of the whole war have all occurred in the last month, all of which targeted Ukrainian civilians. 26829
Reposted by Mitch FriedmanHeatmap News @heatmap.news · 01/07/2025Senior Heatmap reporter @jael.bsky.social was on @cnn.com last night talking about the solar and wind tax in the GOP megabill. "We are putting an increasing amount of strain on our national energy grid while kneecapping the industries that can most quickly help us." 915846
Reposted by Mitch Friedmanjae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Republicans are now suddenly planning to TAX renewable energy, transforming the repeal of the IRA from a challenge to a full-blown crisis for American solar and wind. I spent the last 24 hours putting this story together to explain why. Please share! This is really important!!! @heatmap.newsheatmap.newsHow the Senate GOP’s New Tax on Renewables Could ‘Kill’ the IndustryAs bad as previous drafts of the reconciliation bill have been, this one is worse. 511552995
