james "jim" schmotzer
banner
jimschmotzer.bsky.social
james "jim" schmotzer
@jimschmotzer.bsky.social
Sticking around until justice & peace embrace | Pacific Northwest | writer - https://jimschmotzer.substack.com/ & http://thefaithfulskeptic.blogspot.com/ | organizational leader & coach - https://jimschmotzer.com/
Crash Course drops in 2 days jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Book release
CRASH COURSE, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
jimschmotzer.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
3 days until my book is released. jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
Book release
CRASH COURSE, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
jimschmotzer.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Book release 2 weeks from today!
jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/book-release
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Book release
CRASH COURSE, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less
jimschmotzer.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
October list a bit early, enjoy... jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/october-20...
October 2025 check-in
my monthly list & 6 word reviews (short list, crazy busy month)
jimschmotzer.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.

Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
Keep in mind that ICE now has a budget larger than every military in the world except the US and Chinese militaries.

Things are going to get much worse. I'm not saying this to create fear, it's fact.

The administration is at war with Americans.
October 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
love my Portland, my home town, be strong friends.
Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.
October 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
September and summer in the rear view, time for a new list jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/september-...
September 2025 check-in
my monthly list & 6 word reviews
jimschmotzer.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
🚨 BREAKING: James Comey posts a video statement following his indictment

"My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump...But I'm not afraid. And I hope you're not either...And I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith."
September 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
September 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
“School meals, provided for free by governments around the world, could be used to curb global hunger and promote a sustainable global food system, finds a new study by UCL researchers” (I had a small hand in this report; we have a longer follow-up RE Swedish example) www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
School meals could drive economic growth and food system transformation
School meals, provided for free by governments around the world, could be used to curb global hunger and promote a sustainable global food system, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A little something different: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/memories-o...
memories of childhood in the 50's & 60's
Portland, real Portland (eastside version)
jimschmotzer.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
check out my new name and photo on substack: jimschmotzer.substack.com
jim schmotzer - writer | Substack
stories, lists, essays, poems, and more. Click to read jim schmotzer - writer, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
jimschmotzer.substack.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Reposted by james "jim" schmotzer
There is nothing more American than refusing to bow down to authoritarianism, standing in solidarity with communities who have been targeted, and fighting to protect the foundations of our Democracy.
September 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
goodbye August, hello new list: jimschmotzer.substack.com/p/august-202...
August 2025 check-in
my monthly list & 6 word reviews
jimschmotzer.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM