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Editor-in-chief, Washington Independent Review of Books. Loser-in-chief, "Jeopardy!" season 39. "It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

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Really useful mammography info here!

11.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sun Tzu (D-NY) - β€œWhen your enemy is making a mistake, fix it for him at great cost to yourself.”

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that methinks is the curse depending on those that war for a placket

11.03.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

They're not being "kept under wraps."

They're being "illegally hidden from the public."

10.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

$SBUX

10.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 365 πŸ” 140 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 8
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An Interview with Bruce Friedrich | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

The innovator hopes that, one day, our favorite protein will no longer come from animals. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-... @benbellabooks.bsky.social @hsmithwrites.bsky.social @brucefriedrich.bsky.social @gfi.org #booksky

10.03.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's "No-Pressure Reading Recommendation" to my students...

10.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wake Now in the Fire: A Story of Censorship, Action, Love, and Hope | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

Chicago teens band together to defend "Persepolis." www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/w... @tenspeedpress.bsky.social #booksky

10.03.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I said, 'Why don't we just capture the ship? Why did we sink them?' He said, 'it's more fun to sink them.'"

Oh, no biggie. Just the president of the United States out there boasting about the commission of war crimes, to the uproarious laughter of his Nazi cohort.

10.03.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 711 πŸ” 174 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far. Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again β€” Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them β€” But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen! This is a gift from the United States of America to China, and all of those Nations that heavily use the Hormuz Strait. Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far. Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again β€” Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them β€” But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen! This is a gift from the United States of America to China, and all of those Nations that heavily use the Hormuz Strait. Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Trump is completely flailing. He didn't anticipate the economic blowback and now he's trying to undo the past 10 days and contain the damage.

10.03.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 6810 πŸ” 1745 πŸ’¬ 694 πŸ“Œ 265

Howdy, friends! I’ve been posting for a while here as @mocounderground.bsky.social, but since I’ll be passing the torch next month, I’m going to start using @juliatagliere.bsky.social as my primary. If you want to stay in touch after my final April 9 event, PLEASE follow me there!

08.03.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Goodbye to All That? | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

On considering a move to Iceland. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/goo... @sourcebooks.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social #booksky

09.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They Kill People: Bonnie and Clyde, a Hollywood Revolution, and America’s Obsession with Guns and Outlaws | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

Once upon a time, onscreen crime was more scandalous than the real thing
A review of They Kill People: Bonnie and Clyde, a Hollywood Revolution, and America’s Obsession with Guns & Outlaws
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/t...
@wirobooks.bsky.social #truecrime #outlaws #movies

09.03.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Southwest Books of the Year, a prickly pear against a red background

Cover of Southwest Books of the Year, a prickly pear against a red background

This year's edition of Southwest Books of the Year is a gem. Available at your favorite SW library, or online: www.library.pima.gov/southwestboo...

09.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Trump working hard on what matters most during the first real crisis of his presidency

09.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Details of 13-Year-Old Trump Accuser’s Accounts Are Verified The newly corroborated details suggest the woman was truthful about numerous aspects of her life.

There is apparently credible evidence that the president of the United States is a pedophile. The comforting phrase β€œaccused him without evidence” no longer fits this situation, and journalists must resort to the more perfunctory β€œhasn’t been formally charged.” www.thedailybeast.com/key-details-...

09.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 6528 πŸ” 2351 πŸ’¬ 93 πŸ“Œ 77
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Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

The USSR played a key role in Mao’s rise and rule. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/r... @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #booksky

09.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️❀️❀️

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A cartoon of Pete Kefsbreath shouts at American flag-draped coffins: β€œSTOP TRYING TO EMBARASS THE PRESIDENT!”

A cartoon of Pete Kefsbreath shouts at American flag-draped coffins: β€œSTOP TRYING TO EMBARASS THE PRESIDENT!”

08.03.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 13806 πŸ” 3839 πŸ’¬ 257 πŸ“Œ 131
A little box with a door and on the door are dinosaurs and inside the box are also dinosaurs.

A little box with a door and on the door are dinosaurs and inside the box are also dinosaurs.

Instead of a free little library someone in my town has a free dinosaur library, and that’s something I think more of you should know about.

09.03.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 173 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
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the president has no idea what he has set in motion. none.

www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

09.03.2026 00:23 πŸ‘ 25559 πŸ” 7603 πŸ’¬ 2501 πŸ“Œ 680

Tarrio is, quite literally, a pardoned terrorist.

08.03.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 10072 πŸ” 3506 πŸ’¬ 431 πŸ“Œ 118
YOUR SON IS A HERO

HE WAS A GREAT DISTRACTION FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES

YOUR SON IS A HERO HE WAS A GREAT DISTRACTION FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES

β€œβ€¦a great distraction…”

08.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Occasionally conspiracy theories turn out to be true.

Reminder: Epstein’s former BFF Donald Trump was president when he died in federal custody. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...

08.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 570 πŸ” 252 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 9
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Our Week in Reviews: 3/7/26 | Washington Independent Review of Books The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

Our Week in Reviews: 3/7/26. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/our... @eccobooks.bsky.social @wwnorton.com @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @unmpress.bsky.social @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social @uwstevenspoint.bsky.social #booksky

08.03.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You didn't lose an hour of sleepΒ β€” an hour of sleep lost YOU. You were always too good for that hour of sleep anyway. Now it's time to slut it up and find a NEW hour

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Orange is up for adoption at the Palmdale Petsmart! She's registered with Jill's Acres Rescue.
If you live nearby and are interested, nows ur chance!

07.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 311 πŸ” 97 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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MacKenzie Scott’s more than $26 billion in charitable gifts have arrived without warning and have led to bolstered finances, scholarships and jobs The injections of cash, which arrive without warning, have led to bolstered finances, scholarships, jobsβ€”and sometimes even more money.

The injections of cash, which arrive without warning, have led to bolstered finances, scholarships, jobsβ€”and sometimes even more money. on.wsj.com/40eoPwO

08.03.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 364 πŸ” 77 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 18

Right on time for #AWP2027!

08.03.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Humphrey & Water Bottle: A Still Life. #caturday

07.03.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0