Joan Walsh
@joanwalsh.bsky.social
National correspondent, The Nation. Co-producer of "The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show." Author: "What's The Matter With White People." Proud mom of Sadie, Stella and NoraWD.
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If I were reading a novel about an anti-filth crusade led by "Congressman Ogles" and "Congressman Randy Fine," I'd think it all a bit heavy-handed.
Congressman wants to round up and deport people who liked Bad Bunny’s show. This is the Republican Party.
February 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
If I were reading a novel about an anti-filth crusade led by "Congressman Ogles" and "Congressman Randy Fine," I'd think it all a bit heavy-handed.
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The monks in DC for the March for Peace, a few blocks shy of National Cathedral. Such a moving and unexpected scene here on a residential corner
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The monks in DC for the March for Peace, a few blocks shy of National Cathedral. Such a moving and unexpected scene here on a residential corner
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Read the letters referenced by Rep. James Walkinshaw here:
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Read the letters referenced by Rep. James Walkinshaw here:
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This teenager saved his neighbor's dog from drowning in a freezing pond. This is Bernard. His family contacted emergency services right away, but high school senior Hugh Pinneo got to Bernard first. Hugh said he's "just glad I acted that day and saved the dog's life." We are too. 12/10 for all
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This teenager saved his neighbor's dog from drowning in a freezing pond. This is Bernard. His family contacted emergency services right away, but high school senior Hugh Pinneo got to Bernard first. Hugh said he's "just glad I acted that day and saved the dog's life." We are too. 12/10 for all
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"If AIPAC backs a candidate - openly or surreptitiously - in the June NJ-11 Congressional primary, I will oppose that candidate and urge my supporters to do so as well."
They dun *goofed*.
They dun *goofed*.
BIG NEWS FROM NJ-11: former Rep. Tom Malinowski concedes, congratulates Analilia Mejia on a positive and well-run campaign, blames AIPAC for his loss, and promises to vigorously oppose anyone AIPAC backs against Mejia in June
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"If AIPAC backs a candidate - openly or surreptitiously - in the June NJ-11 Congressional primary, I will oppose that candidate and urge my supporters to do so as well."
They dun *goofed*.
They dun *goofed*.
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That’s what’s up.
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
That’s what’s up.
Such a wonderful read!
Cannot believe that I got to profile an extraordinary filmmaker, who happens to be the mother of NYC’s new mayor, and think about intersections of art and politics, and how familial love might produce a buffer against the corrosive politics and cynicism of our time. My story about Mira Nair:
What Mira Nair Taught Zohran Mamdani
The mayor’s famous filmmaker mother reveals the origins of his ferocious ambition.
www.vulture.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Such a wonderful read!
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See, WH journalists? THIS is how you do it.
When one Dem governor is singled out & discriminated against, ALL the Dem governors circle their wagons to support him.
Think about that the next time he calls one of your colleagues “Piggy.”
When one Dem governor is singled out & discriminated against, ALL the Dem governors circle their wagons to support him.
Think about that the next time he calls one of your colleagues “Piggy.”
No way will I attend the White House dinner with this President.
I’m standing with @govwesmoore.bsky.social and @colorado.gov — and standing against Trump’s corruption and hatred.
And I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do the same.
I’m standing with @govwesmoore.bsky.social and @colorado.gov — and standing against Trump’s corruption and hatred.
And I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do the same.
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
More than a half dozen Democrats said Donald Trump disinviting two of their colleagues is the latest example of administration's 'chaos and division.'
www.usatoday.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
See, WH journalists? THIS is how you do it.
When one Dem governor is singled out & discriminated against, ALL the Dem governors circle their wagons to support him.
Think about that the next time he calls one of your colleagues “Piggy.”
When one Dem governor is singled out & discriminated against, ALL the Dem governors circle their wagons to support him.
Think about that the next time he calls one of your colleagues “Piggy.”
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My team @propublica.org is hiring.
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
Data Reporter
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grnh.se
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
My team @propublica.org is hiring.
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
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"We left with all my children" implies there is an alternative, which is so horrifying I've never even considered it.
VAN HOLLEN: Did you in fact make the visit to Epstein's private island?
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
"We left with all my children" implies there is an alternative, which is so horrifying I've never even considered it.
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My three-year-old was reading ProPublica when she turned to me gravely and asked "Daddy, why is the nice orange man keeping little children in detention camps?" And when I told her "Because those dark little children were sent by the Jews to replace white children like you," she started crying.
February 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM
My three-year-old was reading ProPublica when she turned to me gravely and asked "Daddy, why is the nice orange man keeping little children in detention camps?" And when I told her "Because those dark little children were sent by the Jews to replace white children like you," she started crying.
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Ossoff: We would be naive not to expect dirty tricks. This man tried to steal the presidency when he lost it the first time. The best insurance against dirty tricks is landslide margins of victory.
February 10, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Ossoff: We would be naive not to expect dirty tricks. This man tried to steal the presidency when he lost it the first time. The best insurance against dirty tricks is landslide margins of victory.
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She absolutely accepted it. He was so amazing in our excruciating moment. Which Stella, even being a stray from the streets of Texas, knows she transcended.
This is Bad Bunny. She is looking up to the screen to see who is taking her title. She doesn’t accept it.
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
She absolutely accepted it. He was so amazing in our excruciating moment. Which Stella, even being a stray from the streets of Texas, knows she transcended.
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they performed American Idiot
Green Day avoids making political statement during Super Bowl 2026 opening performance
Green Day avoids making political statement during Super Bowl 2026 opening performance
A rocking start to the Super Bowl.
pagesix.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
they performed American Idiot
She absolutely accepted it. He was so amazing in our excruciating moment. Which Stella, even being a stray from the streets of Texas, knows she transcended.
This is Bad Bunny. She is looking up to the screen to see who is taking her title. She doesn’t accept it.
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
She absolutely accepted it. He was so amazing in our excruciating moment. Which Stella, even being a stray from the streets of Texas, knows she transcended.
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I just fundamentally will never understand not being immensely curious about other cultures or countries & thank my parents for modeling that that was a thing that smart and cultured people did
February 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I just fundamentally will never understand not being immensely curious about other cultures or countries & thank my parents for modeling that that was a thing that smart and cultured people did
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Ocasio gang rise up 🙌🏽🇵🇷
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Ocasio gang rise up 🙌🏽🇵🇷
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About teared up when he said “God Bless America” and proceeded to rattle off every country in North, Central, and South America.
I don't care about football, but Bad Bunny's performance is an exultant battery against what this administration believes: that there is only one America proper.
February 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
About teared up when he said “God Bless America” and proceeded to rattle off every country in North, Central, and South America.
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Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
This is Bad Bunny. She is looking up to the screen to see who is taking her title. She doesn’t accept it.
February 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This is Bad Bunny. She is looking up to the screen to see who is taking her title. She doesn’t accept it.
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I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
February 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM
I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
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Concentration camps:
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
lataco.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Concentration camps:
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
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Could you even imagine if President Obama made the troops sit through a a doc about Michelle??
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
www.businessinsider.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Could you even imagine if President Obama made the troops sit through a a doc about Michelle??