Julie in Plain Air, She/Her

Trump meets with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salam No doubt Trump shares the prince’s feelings towards journalists who criticize him

As always, @anntelnaes.bsky.social simply and succinctly nails it.

anntelnaes.substack.com/p/trump-meet...

This particular war crime is part of the larger crime of this war, and we need to do more to help Ukrainians defend themselves. (2/2)

Last night Russia sent about five hundred drones and missiles to kill Ukrainians. Most were intercepted but those that got through hit a post office, a store, a power plant, and multiple residences. 19 people were killed in Ternopil. (1/2)

He is a felon. A convicted felon. Until the end of time.

It’s not opinion. It’s fact.

Dumbest point of order ever.

Yikes — Rep Maria Salazar declines to criticize Trump for saying “quiet, piggy” to a female reporter, saying “no one is perfect” and calling him “picturesque”

An F.B.I. Trainee Hung a Pride Flag Near His Desk. He Says He Was Fired for It.

BREAKING: The FBI trainee that was fired for displaying a Pride Flag is SUING the government, saying his removal was illegal www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...

Due to Botched Paperwork, Comey May Never Have Been Properly Indicted ALEXANDRIA, VA—In a stunning admission, prosecutors in the James Comey case conceded that...

Due to Botched Paperwork, Comey May Never Have Been Properly Indicted talkingpointsmemo.com/news/due-to-...

The beginning of what could be justice for survivors—and one of the clearest cracks in Trump’s “power.”
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social

In Stunning Admission, DOJ Says Grand Jury Never Saw Indictment Against Comey Read more here.

BREAKING: In an unprecedented revelation that could unravel the DOJ’s lawsuit against Former FBI Director James Comey, federal prosecutors admit the grand jury handling the case never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him.

In Stunning Admission, DOJ Says Grand Jury Never Saw Indictment Against Comey Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors admitted Wednesday that the grand jury handling the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him — a virtually unprecedented revelation that could topple the entire case.

VAN EPPS: “I fully support ICE”

TN-7 candidate Matt Van Epps (R) makes it clear he will be a rubber stamp for Trump’s lawless masked racial profiling army currently terrorizing brown people across the country a grabbing people with no due process, including citizens

Swalwell: Kristi Noem and Tom Homan, you should familiarize yourselves with this room. Get to know that witness chair — you’re going to be parked in it for a long time. Accountability is coming.

The Bari Weiss Newsmaxification of @CBSNews is a sight to behold, and marg brennan seems content to go right along with it

What comes next may actually be worse

NEWS: Growing Number of Military Service Members Seek Outside Legal Counsel to Determine if Trump's Orders are Legal Growing number of military service members seek outside counsel to determine if Trump's orders are legal, Trump furious at Indiana Republicans who won't redistrict, Epstein survivors demand action

NEWS: Growing number of military service members seek outside counsel to determine if Trump's orders are legal, Trump furious at Indiana Republicans who won't redistrict, Epstein survivors demand action.

And more. The news you missed so far: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

I had academic job interviews this way in the late 1990s.

All of us sitting on beds in hotel rooms.
All men but me.

Nothing happened.

But it was REALLY strange, to say the least.

Dr. Joanne Freeman Professor Joanne Freeman is an award-winning historian who studies the politics and culture of America's past to better understand our history as a nation, and the roads and choices that have led us t...

Hey folks:

I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."

Take a look!
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A double page spread review of @chappatte.bsky.social and my book in Switzerland's newspaper of record, Le Temps!

"Excerpts from the book 'Censorship in America' ​​with @anntelnaes.bsky.social can be found in the Weekend section of the newspaper @letemps.ch – with a beautiful cover! 👉"

North Carolina Adds More Partisan GOP Staffers to Election Board Read more here.

Republicans packed the North Carolina Board of Elections with a slew of additional party insiders, marking the latest sign of the GOP’s partisan takeover of the board as it prepares for next year’s elections.

Judge orders release of over 300 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ detainees The Chicago-area federal judge also made clear he wants detailed reports about more than 600 people being held.

As so often happens in fascist regimes
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

YouTube video by Jim Acosta BOMBSHELL 🎯 Miller Goes Rogue: "Trump Is All Over the Epstein Files" - Fox News Meltdown Ensues

My new BFF @stephaniemiller.bsky.social heroically slays Hannity and it is glorious. Our convo:
youtu.be/03AJ2FG_7eI

In a world that feels uncertain, food writer Emily Beyda finds comfort in the things that matter most: friendship, support, and lasagna.

Get the recipe: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/labor-lasagna

Sip your tea with April Ryan with a classy bistro mug that also supports journalism and litigation to defend our democracy. @aprildryan.bsky.social

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Yes, sadly it is real.

I’m so glad she said this. It needs to be said. We tried twice and America choose the criminal. Now imagine anyone slightly better running against a woman. Probably same result.

Yes lots of caveats but be real.

Mike Johnson is a liar, fraud, and fake Christian who has held leadership positions in multiple organizations that have covered up sex abuse.

Then, wonder —why— this is the bridge too far for the GOP... My bridge is on the other side of their world. How could they possibly meet me half way?

Reposting news of a generous billionaire wanting to do good.