Jenny Yacovissi
@jbywrites.bsky.social
Author, reader, critic, president of Washington Independent Review of Books (which you should read and follow). I’m all about the freedom to read & learn. Moms Demand Action volunteer. Coming to grips that my “golden years” will be spent in The Opposition.
Always love Elizabeth J. Moore's reviews for @wirobooks.bsky.social, this time of @vnbateman.bsky.social's latest, ECONOMICA: "Women have been integral drivers of economic prosperity since the dawn of humanity, and the lack of recognition of this fact is a gaping blind spot in history.
So patriarchy *isn’t* good for anybody’s bottom line? www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/e... @vnbateman.bsky.social #booksky
Economica: A Global History of Women, Wealth, and Power | Washington Independent Review of Books
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January 4, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Always love Elizabeth J. Moore's reviews for @wirobooks.bsky.social, this time of @vnbateman.bsky.social's latest, ECONOMICA: "Women have been integral drivers of economic prosperity since the dawn of humanity, and the lack of recognition of this fact is a gaping blind spot in history.
“Rule of law remains resilient,” says partisan hack leading the systematic dismantling of the rule of law.
Amid rising concerns about the health of the nation’s democracy, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed faith that the nation’s founding charters and key principles are proving resilient.
Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts said in his annual year-end report on the judiciary that the nation’s founding charters remain robust.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
“Rule of law remains resilient,” says partisan hack leading the systematic dismantling of the rule of law.
When folks say we’ll never end gun violence in the US, I say, You know what you never hear in a restaurant anymore? “Smoking or non-smoking?” Things are only impossible until they aren’t, because enough people work (long and hard enough) to change reality.
@momsdemand.bsky.social
@momsdemand.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When folks say we’ll never end gun violence in the US, I say, You know what you never hear in a restaurant anymore? “Smoking or non-smoking?” Things are only impossible until they aren’t, because enough people work (long and hard enough) to change reality.
@momsdemand.bsky.social
@momsdemand.bsky.social
Yes, @karaswisher.bsky.social with @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com! Both the Cybertruck and ID. Buzz turn heads; the difference is that when people see the Buzz they *smile*.
December 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Yes, @karaswisher.bsky.social with @timmiller.bsky.social on @thebulwark.com! Both the Cybertruck and ID. Buzz turn heads; the difference is that when people see the Buzz they *smile*.
Also, “Nothing is more important than being a mother,” says the woman who proudly helped to rip toddlers and babies out of their mothers’ arms.
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Also, “Nothing is more important than being a mother,” says the woman who proudly helped to rip toddlers and babies out of their mothers’ arms.
OK, folks! We're officially down to less than a week before the @dcwriterscon.bsky.social Super Early Bird deal flies away! Lowest price + 4 agent pitches. Learn from the pros--make 2026 your best writing year ever! @wirobooks.bsky.social
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The 2026 Washington Writers Conference | Washington Independent Review of Books
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OK, folks! We're officially down to less than a week before the @dcwriterscon.bsky.social Super Early Bird deal flies away! Lowest price + 4 agent pitches. Learn from the pros--make 2026 your best writing year ever! @wirobooks.bsky.social
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/page/the-202...
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My review in @wirobooks.bsky.social today: happy holidays? "These two interpretations of the American idea have fought with each other — to & beyond the brink — over 250 years & 'like two drunken men,' per Abraham Lincoln, had crossed sides so often it's hard to work back to the original position."
Proving once again what a miracle it is we’ve made it this far. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/t... @simonandschuster.bsky.social @jbywrites.bsky.social #booksky
The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America | Washington Independent Review of Books
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December 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My review in @wirobooks.bsky.social today: happy holidays? "These two interpretations of the American idea have fought with each other — to & beyond the brink — over 250 years & 'like two drunken men,' per Abraham Lincoln, had crossed sides so often it's hard to work back to the original position."
I'm only through the introduction of @johnfugelsang.bsky.social's SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND HATE, and I'm already shouting in agreement with the author's points. When people present themselves as Christians, I always want to ask, "Are you a Jesus Christian or a Trump 'Christian'?"
December 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I'm only through the introduction of @johnfugelsang.bsky.social's SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND HATE, and I'm already shouting in agreement with the author's points. When people present themselves as Christians, I always want to ask, "Are you a Jesus Christian or a Trump 'Christian'?"
Per this morning's @washingtonpost.com, if this is an accurate quote from Kristi Noem--"I will consider your asking me to resign as an endorsement of my work."--color me flabbergasted that she understands the proper use of a gerund.
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Per this morning's @washingtonpost.com, if this is an accurate quote from Kristi Noem--"I will consider your asking me to resign as an endorsement of my work."--color me flabbergasted that she understands the proper use of a gerund.
Here you go! On the heels of "Our 51 Favorite Books of 2025," & as we head into prime snuggling-up-with-a-book weather, check out @wirobooks.bsky.social's preview of upcoming winter releases. Oh, the TBR stack keeps growing (yay!).
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Sneak Preview: Winter 2025-2026 | Washington Independent Review of Books
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December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Here you go! On the heels of "Our 51 Favorite Books of 2025," & as we head into prime snuggling-up-with-a-book weather, check out @wirobooks.bsky.social's preview of upcoming winter releases. Oh, the TBR stack keeps growing (yay!).
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/sne...
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/sne...
Finally, a tiny bit of good news that we really hope stays in place.
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Finally, a tiny bit of good news that we really hope stays in place.
Started it Tuesday night, finished it Thursday night—just before this first snow in DC. @watchusfallbook.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Started it Tuesday night, finished it Thursday night—just before this first snow in DC. @watchusfallbook.bsky.social
Hey, you know there's no rule saying that you can only give to your favorite non-profit on #GivingTuesday, right? I mean, why not start a "Thank You Thursday" to show lots of love to your buds at @wirobooks.bsky.social? Let's do it!
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Yep, It’s Giving Tuesday | Washington Independent Review of Books
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December 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Hey, you know there's no rule saying that you can only give to your favorite non-profit on #GivingTuesday, right? I mean, why not start a "Thank You Thursday" to show lots of love to your buds at @wirobooks.bsky.social? Let's do it!
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Happy to be here at @politicsprose.bsky.social for the book launch for Christina Kovac’s latest WATCH US FALL, with Angie Kim.
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Happy to be here at @politicsprose.bsky.social for the book launch for Christina Kovac’s latest WATCH US FALL, with Angie Kim.
Okay, I'm combining #SmallBusinessSaturday with an early #GivingTuesday pitch to suggest that your very favorite non-profit--@wirobooks.bsky.social, which brings you SO much book-related joy all year--is worth giving a little boost (maybe by skipping Cyber Monday?)
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Help to keep the book love flowing!
Your donation supports us in our mission to nurture a literary community rich in independent thought and boundless curiosity.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Okay, I'm combining #SmallBusinessSaturday with an early #GivingTuesday pitch to suggest that your very favorite non-profit--@wirobooks.bsky.social, which brings you SO much book-related joy all year--is worth giving a little boost (maybe by skipping Cyber Monday?)
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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It's here! It's here! @wirobooks.bsky.social's breathlessly awaited "51 Favorite Books of 2025"--oh so many to choose from. Is your favorite on here? Some that you've missed? Time to update that already-towering TBR list . . .
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Our 51 Favorite Books of 2025 | Washington Independent Review of Books
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November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's here! It's here! @wirobooks.bsky.social's breathlessly awaited "51 Favorite Books of 2025"--oh so many to choose from. Is your favorite on here? Some that you've missed? Time to update that already-towering TBR list . . .
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/our...
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Hey, folks! This Thanksgiving weekend, join @indivisible.org and the Resistance coalition in the consumer blackout of these three large corporations that capitulate to the current regime--Amazon, Target, and Home Depot. Remember to shop small and local this entire holiday season. #weaintbuyingit
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hey, folks! This Thanksgiving weekend, join @indivisible.org and the Resistance coalition in the consumer blackout of these three large corporations that capitulate to the current regime--Amazon, Target, and Home Depot. Remember to shop small and local this entire holiday season. #weaintbuyingit
Did you hear? Margot Lee Shetterly (HIDDEN FIGURES) & @aranshetterly.bsky.social (MORNINGSIDE) are keynoting the 2026 Washington Writers Conference! Now you *know* you have to sign up--Super Early Bird thru 12/31! @dcwriterscon.bsky.social
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The Washington Writers Conference Presents Aran and Margot Lee Shetterly | Washington Independent Review of Books
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November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Did you hear? Margot Lee Shetterly (HIDDEN FIGURES) & @aranshetterly.bsky.social (MORNINGSIDE) are keynoting the 2026 Washington Writers Conference! Now you *know* you have to sign up--Super Early Bird thru 12/31! @dcwriterscon.bsky.social
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So HAPPY for @keithdonohue.bsky.social's take on @ambersparks.bsky.social's new HAPPY PEOPLE DON'T LIVE HERE. "a run-down apartment in a converted sanitorium. A handful of zany tenants...the adjacent graveyard." Yes! @wirobooks.bsky.social
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Happy People Don’t Live Here: A Novel | Washington Independent Review of Books
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November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So HAPPY for @keithdonohue.bsky.social's take on @ambersparks.bsky.social's new HAPPY PEOPLE DON'T LIVE HERE. "a run-down apartment in a converted sanitorium. A handful of zany tenants...the adjacent graveyard." Yes! @wirobooks.bsky.social
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Love this take from @timmiller.bsky.social in which Truth Social’s own AI, trained on conservative media, debunks 47’s Fave Lies (Q: was the 2020 election stolen? A: NO!)
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Trump’s Own AI Knows He’s Wrong!
Podcast Episode · Bulwark Takes · 11/11/2025 · 9m
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November 13, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Love this take from @timmiller.bsky.social in which Truth Social’s own AI, trained on conservative media, debunks 47’s Fave Lies (Q: was the 2020 election stolen? A: NO!)
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Registration's open! Be the 1st on your block to sign up for the @wirobooks.bsky.social 2026 @dcwriterscon.bsky.social, the premier publishing-focused conference in the DMV. Super Early Bird gets you the best deal thru 12/31. Do it for you!
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The 2026 Washington Writers Conference | Washington Independent Review of Books
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November 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Registration's open! Be the 1st on your block to sign up for the @wirobooks.bsky.social 2026 @dcwriterscon.bsky.social, the premier publishing-focused conference in the DMV. Super Early Bird gets you the best deal thru 12/31. Do it for you!
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I always thought that part of what allows autocrats to keep autocrating is the whole bread and circuses thing. Am I missing something or did they just skip over that in the rush to trample everything and everyone?
At the behest of corporate lobbyists, Trump's CFPB will block states from erasing medical debt from credit reports.
This comes as the GOP allows ACA subsidies to expire – which could cause millions to go uninsured and medical debt to skyrocket.
A perfect storm of cruelty.
This comes as the GOP allows ACA subsidies to expire – which could cause millions to go uninsured and medical debt to skyrocket.
A perfect storm of cruelty.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I always thought that part of what allows autocrats to keep autocrating is the whole bread and circuses thing. Am I missing something or did they just skip over that in the rush to trample everything and everyone?
It's almost here! Super Early Bird registration for the @wirobooks.bsky.social 2026 Washington Writers Conference opens Nov 1st. Get the best price PLUS pitch to **four** agents (it's usually 3). Find your tribe & learn from publishing pros!
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The 2026 Washington Writers Conference | Washington Independent Review of Books
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October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It's almost here! Super Early Bird registration for the @wirobooks.bsky.social 2026 Washington Writers Conference opens Nov 1st. Get the best price PLUS pitch to **four** agents (it's usually 3). Find your tribe & learn from publishing pros!
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/page/the-202...
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It's GO TIME, folks--let's do this thing!
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No Kings short video
YouTube video by No Kings
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October 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
It's GO TIME, folks--let's do this thing!
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