Matt Porter

"Everything in the White House must have a reason for being there. It would be sacrilege merely to redecorate it—a word I hate. It must be restored, and that has nothing to do with decoration. That is a question of scholarship." - First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the White House Restoration

As first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy undertook a restoration of the White House, to show the evolving history of the people who had lived and worked there, calling the work “a question of scholarship.”

Read more about the White House Restoration: jfklibrary.org/whrestoration

“Without debate, without criticism, no Administration and no country can succeed — and no republic can survive.”

In a 1961 address to American newspaper publishers, JFK recognized the press as the only business protected by the U.S. Constitution under the First Amendment.

Hope you get well soon! ❤️

Opinion: Susan Stamberg, trailblazer and NPR Founding Mother, retires NPR Founding Mother Susan Stamberg is retiring. She became the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program in 1972, and helped loosen up the serious, stodgy sound of radio hosts.

NPR Founding Mother Susan Stamberg is retiring. She became the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program in 1972, and helped loosen up the serious, stodgy sound of radio hosts.

Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines Governors in California, Oregon and Washington said their states would work together on vaccine guidance in a time of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Breaking News: Saying the CDC has become “a political tool,” California, Oregon and Washington announced plans to form an alliance that would coordinate vaccine recommendations for the three states.

I kept mine for awhile but then decided health crises were over. Silly me.

Breyer Scholars stand in a spacious, modern glass pavilion at the JFK Library with natural light filling the space from the large windows in the background. There is a JFK quote on the wall beside them.

This summer, 27 students from Greater Boston joined us for the first-ever Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars program!

In just one week, they explored how the three branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial—work together to shape our democracy.

Public media is so important, glad to see efforts to preserve these important newsrooms across the country.

Breathtaking video from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the stadium effect inside the eye of Hurricane Erin from last night’s pass

These observations are crucial for improving forecasts and keeping people safe

Thanks for posting your updates on Bluesky!

Pope Leo: “In order to live eternally, we do not need to cheat death, but to serve life, by caring for others in this, our time together. That is the supreme law that is prior to all society’s rules and gives them their meaning.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83

For David Gergen, a life in public service was a career dedicated to solutions for the nation he loved. He was a man of integrity, deep scholarship, and unabiding love of country. He believed in moral leadership and his legacy of educating us and its centrality to our democracy will endure.

I used to report in Springfield and always appreciated your availability including “front yard” press conferences. Thanks for supporting the importance of local journalism Senator Durbin.

Countless iconic logos were designed by Jim Parkinson, a human.

A great read as today’s graphic designers face AI trained on the work of people like Jim. #RIP

Today is a day to remember that our founders declared that America will not bow down to a tyrant.

That spirit lives on in us. #IndependenceDay

President Kennedy understood America’s story was written by people of different origins, including families who came from somewhere else (his own among them).

Hear historian Fredrik Logevall in our #JFK35 podcast explain why JFK believed immigrants were essential to the nation’s strength.

Two individuals perform on stage, one playing a large balafon, the other dancing and clapping. Both are dressed in colorful traditional African outfits.

Two individuals engaging with a performance at the JFK Library, one wearing a pink cardigan and the other in a blue hoodie with headphones around their neck, both smiling and clapping.

Performers joyfully dancing on stage, dressed in colorful traditional African attire.

Two individuals enjoying the performance at the JFK Library, one holding a young child on their lap, both smiling.

In celebration of #Juneteenth, Benkadi Drum and Dance brought the joy and power of traditional West African culture to the Library last weekend complete with vibrant costumes, stories told through dance, and heart-pounding drumbeats.

Visitors joined in making it a truly unforgettable day!

As a kid, I loved PBS shows like Arthur, Mr. Rogers, and Reading Rainbow. As an adult, I still turn to thoughtful programs like Newshour, American Experience, and Frontline.

Public TV fills a vital space offering educational, in-depth, and community-minded programming that’s often hard to find.

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Haven’t been following the Sox, but it does sound like a problem if someone you’re paying 250+ million for the next seven years to refuse to cover first base. Hope things work out for everyone!

Political violence of all kinds should not only be condemned, but we should all stand up and declare that no elected representative deserves to be a target.

My thoughts and prayers for the families of the representatives, their staffs, and the people of Minnesota.

June 11, 1963: President Kennedy spoke to the nation on civil rights. He defined the civil rights crisis as moral, as well as constitutional and legal, and announced that he would submit civil rights legislation to Congress.

www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-...

My time as a #Fulbright scholar was one of the most influential periods of my life.

The Fulbright program is super low cost program to help create international bonds and exchanges that benefit all.

Hung proudly at our home.

Everyone deserves to be seen, safe, and celebrated. Always. #PRIDEMonth 🏳️‍🌈

Great investigative journalism matters.

On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families have made to preserve our freedom. May we always strive to honor the strength and resolve they’ve shown our country.

“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ

The Price of Remission When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...

I have written many healthcare stories, but never before have I written about my own health. I decided to do so after learning one of my drugs costs nearly $1,000 a pill and just 25 cents to make. What I found was an incredible story of discovery and exploitation. www.propublica.org/article/revl...

If you are under 65 and want a COVID vaccine this fall, make your voice heard on the FDA public comment portal.

President Biden is a man of deep faith and extraordinary resilience. Chasten and I are keeping him, and the entire Biden family, in our prayers for strength and healing.