Jason Kyle Howard

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, what lies ahead could be terrible Something is profoundly broken in America — and we're all at risk

“[W]e can all sense the tribulation to come. Something is profoundly broken in our country, in our national character. Charlie Kirk’s murder has made it clear, even to the most optimistic among us, that what is broken is beyond repair, at least for now.”

My latest for @salon.com

Trump seeking ways to take over 9/11 memorial in NYC “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

Trump is exploring whether the federal government can take control of the 9/11 memorial and museum in NYC.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."

What a beauty that’s on the way from @frenchhorn88.bsky.social!

Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.

DC, under assault by Trump, needs someone to fight back With anger building, Mayor Muriel Bowser is caught between a rock and a hard place — and needs reinforcements

“But Washington’s elected officials, while admittedly walking a precarious political tightrope, aren’t giving constituents what they are demanding in the face of Donald Trump: A fight. The result is a city — and a mayor — under attack, and in dire need of reinforcements.”

My latest for @salon.com

The sinister reason Trump revived the presidential fitness test POTUS and the HHS secretary equate looks with how healthy you are

Kids returning to school may face a ritual humiliation that we thought we'd left behind: the presidential fitness test.

RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation.

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It’s time to have a serious conversation about Trump’s health Six questions worth digging into more.

Washington's speculation about Trump's health is at a fever pitch. We've seen multiple reasons this summer to ask questions — and the media doesn't seem to care. What's really going on? www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/it-s-time-...

Peace talks in Budapest? Beware of Trump's ulterior motive His preference for Hungary's capital holds dark symbolism for Ukraine — and the US

ICYMI: important column from Chauncey DeVega that’s full of sharp insight @salonnewsroom.bsky.social

My 24 Guitars — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER Music was hazardous in my family, yet I couldn’t help playing — even in my sleep.

My essay in @bittersouth.bsky.social about the 24 guitars I’ve owned since I was 4, and the cross-hatching of lust, sorrow, and music.

Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure Talks would come “step by step, gradually, starting from the expert level and then going through all the necessary stages,” says Russia’s foot-dragging foreign minister.

Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure.

Was Melania's letter to Putin written by ChatGPT? We read closely for clues The failures of the first lady's prose can't be blamed on AI

Melania Trump’s letter to Vladimir Putin…could have been better. My latest for @salonnewsroom.bsky.social.

Megyn Kelly’s Beyoncé meltdown has nothing to do with Sydney Sweeney The singer's success seems to have deeply disturbed the right-wing podcaster

Don't miss Sophia Tesfaye's latest @salonnewsroom.bsky.social column on Megyn Kelly's beef with #Beyoncé.

For survivors of the Bosnian genocide, the war has never ended Thirty years later,

“Genocide prevention is not about trials after the fact. It’s about political leadership at the moment of crisis. And in Bosnia, the world failed that test.”​

Trump’s poll numbers are cratering. Why won’t he change course? Six months into his second term, the president refuses to change his policies and behavior

Lots of good insight here from Chauncey DeVega @salonnewsroom.bsky.social

GOP leaders draw the line at Trump's Library of Congress takeover Quiet resistance from top Republicans has kept Trump officials out — for now.

Exclusive: Trump's push to seize control of the Library of Congress has run temporarily aground due to quiet but firm resistance from GOP congressional leaders.

Saving the Farm: How One Southern Family Has Long Championed the Radical Power of Rural Life Mary Berry, the farmer, writer, and executive director of the Berry Center, talks about her love of place and what she has learned from her father, Wendell Berry

“My duty is to hope,” Mary Berry of The Berry Center says of efforts to preserve and protect rural agrarian life. Read my interview with her for Garden & Gun. gardenandgun.com/articles/sav...

Was 'Little House on the Prairie' ‘Woke’? The Answer Explains American Politics. The cameras have yet to roll. But already, a planned remake finds itself at the center of controversy.

Wonderful piece. I'm an Aussie who grew up with LHOP, but this is so on the money. Thank You @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social

One of the greats. Period. One of my favorite voices. Her fingers on those keys created so much beauty. From Black Mountain, NC to Arlington, VA. From the upper room at Mr Henry’s on Penn Ave SE to the great stages. Godspeed, Roberta Flack.

An excellent piece by @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social you really should read.

Little House in the Culture Wars The cameras have yet to roll. But already, a planned remake finds itself at the center of controversy.

Of all things, Little House on the Prairie is now a battle line in the culture wars. I wrote about it for POLITICO Magazine.

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An English original. A survivor. An absolute badass to the end in a world of pretenders. I loved her ragged voice and how it commanded, demanded, your attention. So long, #MarianneFaithfull.

I think this is a very well written piece highlighting Trumps tone and mindset.

On Donald Trump and "Liberation Day" How his second inaugural address was even darker than his first

You’re likely overwhelmed with inauguration news. But I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read my inaugural Substack. #Trump #InaugurationDay

I'll also be writing a Washington Post story about how Trump's anti-trans executive orders could affect Medicaid coverage for HRT, other gender transition medical care. If you'd like to talk for the story, my email is casey.parks@washpost.com (Or, message me here!)

Historian of fascism here. It was a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one too.

Tracking the verbs here:

- annihilating
- ashamed
- change
- restore
- reclaim
- weaponized

Quintessential Trump from the very start. No mention of gratitude for the service of the outgoing president. Instead, barbs and attacks that read more like a campaign speech. #Inauguration

I can’t imagine Trump will be happy about the lack of stagecraft during the swearing-in. Melania misses her cue, CJ Roberts starts the oath early, Trump’s left hand was not on the Bible.

So lovely to wake up to this— 👇🏻

Mayonnaise, please!