Erick Trickey's Avatar

Erick Trickey

@ericktrickey.bsky.social

Enterprise editor, @newbedfordlight. Teaching journalism at #BU. Bylines @bostonglobe.com, @smithsonianmag.bsky.social, @politico.com. History, politics, cities, robots, DMZ, penguins.

161 Followers  |  340 Following  |  14 Posts  |  Joined: 03.05.2025  |  1.5655

Latest posts by ericktrickey.bsky.social on Bluesky

Post image Post image

A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

04.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7510    πŸ” 2664    πŸ’¬ 236    πŸ“Œ 228
Preview
The Boston Yeti is back… and he has a kid! The Boston Yeti β€” who first appeared over a decade ago during a big snowstorm β€” is back in time for this weekend’s big storm. And surprise, he’s got a kid! β€œFriends, I know you haven’t seen me in a while. Well, I started a family!” the Boston Yeti posted on X on Sunday afternoon, with a photo showing him…

GUESS WHO'S BACK? The Boston Yeti, who first appeared over a decade ago during a snowstorm, is back in time for this weekend's big storm. And surprise, he's got a kid! on.nbcboston.com/SbbXxvU

25.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Let's goooo!!

27.01.2026 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 199    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
Judge allows Vineyard Wind to resume construction - The New Bedford Light The ruling deals another blow to the Trump administration, which is now 0 for 4 in court battles over five suspended offshore wind projects.

The Trump administration is now 0 for 4 in court battles over five suspended offshore wind projects.

Reporting from @aelennon.bsky.social for the @newbedfordlight.bsky.social.

newbedfordlight.org/federal-judg...

27.01.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Vineyard Wind can still generate power, says the fine print in Trump's lease suspension.

@aelennon.bsky.social at the @newbedfordlight.bsky.social has the story.

24.12.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Trump administration suspends leases of Vineyard Wind and 4 other offshore projects - The New Bedford Light The Interior Department asserts radar interference and a national security threat to pause offshore wind projects.

#BreakingNews: The Interior Department announced Monday that it is immediately "pausing" the leases for Vineyard Wind and four other offshore wind projects because of "national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports."

22.12.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

'My favourite β€œVictoria Goldiee” story is... a rousing argument that real culture happens in real spaces, between real human beings, not in some cold, computer-generated reality.'

23.11.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
It’s ridiculously hard to open a restaurant in Boston - The Boston Globe The city is trying to fix its notorious liquor license problem. But that’s just the start.

My new article for @globeopinion.bsky.social: New restaurants in Boston neighborhoods can finally get liquor licenses β€” but the city still makes it too hard just to open a restaurant. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/o...

13.11.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
One Hundred Years Ago, the Harlem Hellfighters Bravely Led the U.S. Into WWI Their courage made headlines across the country, hailing the African-American regiment as heroes even as they faced discrimination at home

Today the Harlem Hellfighters β€” the all-Black regiment that saw more combat in World War I than any other Americans β€” received the Congressional Gold Medal. Here's my 2018 story for @smithsonianmag.bsky.social about the Hellfighters.
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/one-...

03.09.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A judge is skeptical of Mass AG's suit vs. Trump to defend offshore wind. @aelennon.bsky.social reports from federal court in Boston.

05.06.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Opinion | Congress needs to vote on Qatar’s $400 million β€˜gift’ The Founders included the emoluments clause in the Constitution for just such situations.

"Before Trump, presidents abided by the emoluments clause. President Martin Van Buren asked Congress what to do when, in 1839, the sultan of Morocco gave him two lions and, in 1840, when the sultan of Oman sent pearls and horses." β€” @washingtonpost.com editorial

19.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Move over, Trump. This president’s two lions set off the greatest emoluments debate. The sultan of Morocco gifted Martin Van Buren a pair of lions, but a little-known part of the Constitution β€” the same that threatens to ensnare President Trump β€” forced him to turn them over.

My 2018 story about the ban on foreign governments' gifts to presidents β€” lions for Martin Van Buren pacing in the consulate in Tangier! β€” is linked in the @washingtonpost.com's editorial about Qatar's $400 million gift plane for Trump.

19.05.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image 19.05.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our latest about a story we broke in April.

08.05.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

drivng the popemobile at high speed through lower wacker

08.05.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1042    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

you know who else came from chicago and was on "a mission from god"

08.05.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 19221    πŸ” 4594    πŸ’¬ 670    πŸ“Œ 394

Great review. That's exactly why the show was even better than I expected.

06.05.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"The singer has built her name on a strain of indie rock that veers between confessional intimacy and sweeping, sad majesty, and she set it aside for an hour and a half in favor of a postpunk-fueled, goth-inspired charge."

06.05.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Can Journalism End the Kentucky Derby Chaos? After six years of surprise winners, the favorite anchors a $100 betting strategy.

"The media needs a win these days, and Journalism is here to provide it."
www.si.com/horse-racing...

03.05.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Β» Director’s Cut: β€˜The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved,’ by Hunter S. Thompson

"The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved" - Hunter S. Thompson creates gonzo journalism, 1970.
grantland.com/features/loo...

03.05.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ericktrickey is following 20 prominent accounts