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Maura Judkis

@maurajudkis.bsky.social

Washington Post features reporter.

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This story is somehow seven years old, which makes it just like Mean Girls -- super dated but still holds up.

03.10.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why โ€˜Mean Girlsโ€™ fandom runs so deep The endlessly quotable movie may reflect a quainter, pre-Yik Yak era, but its themes are timeless.

Happy Mean Girls Day to all who celebrate. www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguid...

03.10.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚ yes, all good. Hope the same for you!!

01.10.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Eddie!!

01.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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She told Trump the Smithsonian needs changing. Heโ€™s ordered her to do it. Who is Lindsey Halligan, the attorney assigned to help remove โ€œimproper ideologyโ€ from Washingtonโ€™s most important cultural institution?

Lindsey Halligan โ€” the new acting U.S. attorney who signed Comeyโ€™s indictment โ€” was profiled by @maurajudkis.bsky.social back in April, when she prompted Trumpโ€™s executive order on the Smithsonian. Background on her: wapo.st/46m4WaY

26.09.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A dirtbag tour of D.C. with memoirist Rax King In โ€œSloppy,โ€ Rax King writes about her years stripping, shoplifting and screwing up. She led us through the highlights of Washington vice.

i took @maurajudkis.bsky.social of @washingtonpost.com to a strip club to celebrate SLOPPY โœจ๐Ÿ’‹ ๐Ÿ‘ 

03.08.2025 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 334    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Sweaty Season has returned to the damp seat of government Washington summers are a rite of passage for every young striver who aspires not to be seen as a hot mess.

"When itโ€™s very, very bad โ€” like it is this week โ€” you might see someone get up from their Metro seat and leave behind a dank, glistening imprint of their thighs."

-- @maurajudkis.bsky.social

www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-int...

25.06.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh I definitely want to talk to those people too

18.06.2025 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi! I'm a Washington Post reporter writing a story about DC humidity. Can I DM you?

18.06.2025 20:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

DC! I'm a Washington Post features reporter and I'm writing about sweaty season. The humidity is about to spike. I want to hear your best, wildest, most mortifying stories about being sweaty in DC, and how 75% humidity affects your psyche. Reply/DM/email me: maura.judkis@washpost.com.

17.06.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, I'm a Washington Post reporter writing about the humidity. Can I DM you?

18.06.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

DC! I'm a Washington Post features reporter and I'm writing about sweaty season. The humidity is about to spike. I want to hear your best, wildest, most mortifying stories about being sweaty in DC, and how 75% humidity affects your psyche. Reply/DM/email me: maura.judkis@washpost.com.

17.06.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our nation's doll owners have some thoughts.

By the inimitable @maurajudkis.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-int...

14.05.2025 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art delays LGBTQ Pride exhibit โ€œHere: Pride and Belonging in African Artโ€ was originally scheduled to coincide with the WorldPride celebration in Washington. The museum postponed it until next year, citing a funding shortfall.

News, from @maurajudkis.bsky.social: The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art postponed a pride exhibition, citing a funding shortfall www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

06.05.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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She told Trump the Smithsonian needs changing. Heโ€™s ordered her to do it. Who is Lindsey Halligan, the attorney assigned to help remove โ€œimproper ideologyโ€ from Washingtonโ€™s most important cultural institution?

Meet the attorney whom Trump has put in charge of scrutinizing the Smithsonian, so that it "portrays a fair and balanced representation of American history, culture and art." From @maurajudkis.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

21.04.2025 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Eggs are president now Donald Trump โ€œwon on groceries,โ€ as he put it, though the price of eggs remains high. But eggs are worth more than their monetary value.

Eggcellent article from @maurajudkis.bsky.social
It will crack you up

Eggs maybe expensive but this article is free (gift)
wapo.st/42oyNxi

31.03.2025 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Sheri, I'm a reporter for the Washington Post writing about egg prices and I'd love to talk to you. Can you please DM me?

21.03.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The growing legend of the missing Oval Office ivy The Swedish ivy in the Oval Office โ€” a fixture since at least the 1970s โ€” was replaced with gold objects after Donald Trump took power again. What happened to the ivy?

The growing legend of the missing Oval Office ivy, via @maurajudkis.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

18.03.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฅฒ

28.02.2025 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

DMed you!

28.02.2025 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m aware! But this story is just about DC.

28.02.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Would love to talk to you!

28.02.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Would love to talk to you, if you can DM or email me

28.02.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so sorry. Please DM me!

28.02.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, I'm a reporter for the Washington Post, and I'm writing a story about people experiencing sleep disruptions due to political anxiety. I'd love to talk to you - can you DM me or email maura.judkis@washpost.com? Thanks!

27.02.2025 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, I'm a reporter for the Washington Post, and I'm writing a story about people experiencing sleep disruption due to political anxiety. I'd love to talk to you. Could you DM me or email maura.judkis@washpost.com? Thanks!

27.02.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, I'm a reporter for the Washington Post, and I'm writing a story about sleep disruption among feds - I would love to talk to you. Could you please DM me or email maura.judkis@washpost.com? Thanks!

27.02.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For a story: Washington DC, how are you sleeping these days? Iโ€™m looking to talk to people *in the Washington region* - especially feds or fed-adjacent - who are experiencing insomnia or disrupted sleep. Please message me!

25.02.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 119    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Live updates: Fatalities reported after American Airlines plane crashes near Reagan National Airport The Reagan National Airport closed after a helicopter and another aircraft collided nearby. D.C. officials say a small aircraft was reported down in the Potomac River.

The Postโ€™s Metro desk is working at full-steam right now to report what we know about the crash.

All hands on deck reporting www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

30.01.2025 03:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Sasha Velour sashays into the culture wars The champion drag queen, prepping a stage show and starring in a TV series, confronts the people who want to ban her.

Hereโ€™s a gift link: wapo.st/3PIWVUv

22.01.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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