John Flowers
@johnflowers.bsky.social
Writer at CNN for AC360. @MrJohnFlowers on Twitter. The pic is from Big Al’s in Chicago
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Not long ago, I interviewed several black Cubans about life there. Dissent can land you in jail, so we spoke over encryption & they were still afraid to talk to me at all. *That* is the regime Assata Shakur stood with. She was no freedom fighter.
As we face the great fight for freedom of our day, may we find strength and purpose in these enduring words from Assata Shakur.
If there is a single truth in this world, it is that Assata died a free woman.
May she rest in power and paradise for all eternity.
If there is a single truth in this world, it is that Assata died a free woman.
May she rest in power and paradise for all eternity.
September 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Not long ago, I interviewed several black Cubans about life there. Dissent can land you in jail, so we spoke over encryption & they were still afraid to talk to me at all. *That* is the regime Assata Shakur stood with. She was no freedom fighter.
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Around D.C., the new going rate is well-known: $5 million for a one-on-one dinner with Trump, but gov-affairs execs have “no clue where the money is eventually going,” one said. Another told me it’s “outer-borough Mafia sh*t.” My new piece is out @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Donald Trump’s Politics of Plunder
The greed of the new Administration has galvanized America’s aspiring oligarchs—and their opponents.
www.newyorker.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Around D.C., the new going rate is well-known: $5 million for a one-on-one dinner with Trump, but gov-affairs execs have “no clue where the money is eventually going,” one said. Another told me it’s “outer-borough Mafia sh*t.” My new piece is out @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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A hill I’ll keep dying on: Whatever your politics, the fact that so many U.S. leaders do not understand basic constitutional law—or willfully distort it—reflects extremely poorly on our country.
May 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A hill I’ll keep dying on: Whatever your politics, the fact that so many U.S. leaders do not understand basic constitutional law—or willfully distort it—reflects extremely poorly on our country.
Musk’s investors lost billions on the Twitter deal and may never see that money again — curious who would finance any potential deal here
New: Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter
China Discusses Sale of TikTok US to Musk as One Possible Option
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according...
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Musk’s investors lost billions on the Twitter deal and may never see that money again — curious who would finance any potential deal here
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Well after 7 p.m., and no filing at #SCOTUS from Trump or the other Mar-a-Lago defendants.
Looks like Volume I of the Special Counsel’s report (on the January 6 case) will be out in the world as soon as tomorrow.
Looks like Volume I of the Special Counsel’s report (on the January 6 case) will be out in the world as soon as tomorrow.
January 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Well after 7 p.m., and no filing at #SCOTUS from Trump or the other Mar-a-Lago defendants.
Looks like Volume I of the Special Counsel’s report (on the January 6 case) will be out in the world as soon as tomorrow.
Looks like Volume I of the Special Counsel’s report (on the January 6 case) will be out in the world as soon as tomorrow.
Highly recommend Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings’ “It’s a Holiday Soul Party”. Great versions of classics, even has a Hanukkah song
December 24, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Highly recommend Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings’ “It’s a Holiday Soul Party”. Great versions of classics, even has a Hanukkah song
Annual reminder that Billy Wilder’s “Stalag 17” is the only film you can watch that culminates in an escape from a Nazi POW camp on Christmas Day. It’s the ultimate “get home for the holidays” movie
December 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Annual reminder that Billy Wilder’s “Stalag 17” is the only film you can watch that culminates in an escape from a Nazi POW camp on Christmas Day. It’s the ultimate “get home for the holidays” movie
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For one Cabinet nominee to be accused of sexual impropriety may be regarded as misfortune. For two Cabinet nominees to be thus accused looks like carelessness. For FOUR.... www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Trump’s Cabinet Has a Serious #MeToo Problem
And the incoming administration doesn’t seem to mind at all.
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM
For one Cabinet nominee to be accused of sexual impropriety may be regarded as misfortune. For two Cabinet nominees to be thus accused looks like carelessness. For FOUR.... www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
I’m tired of sarcasm unless it’s mine
November 18, 2024 at 3:52 AM
I’m tired of sarcasm unless it’s mine
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The US CPSC isn't messing around.
If other government agencies join Bluesky and become your favorite agency just remember who was here first and who has two eagles in their logo.
November 12, 2024 at 5:52 PM
The US CPSC isn't messing around.
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Notwithstanding my contempt for Musk, the preference of a government demanding control of content does not strike me as an auspicious reason for a social network to flourish.
It will be WILD if Brazil banning X leads Brazilian government to adopt Bluesky, which in turns leads to other democracies doing so.
This White House could have established social beachheads & adopted strategic silence on Twitter/X at any point, as Musk waxed anti-democratic & overtly partisan.
This White House could have established social beachheads & adopted strategic silence on Twitter/X at any point, as Musk waxed anti-democratic & overtly partisan.
really glad @stf.jus.br set up a domain handle!
encourage other government agencies and officials to do the same. both as verification+trust signal, and for autonomy+control.
encourage other government agencies and officials to do the same. both as verification+trust signal, and for autonomy+control.
September 2, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Notwithstanding my contempt for Musk, the preference of a government demanding control of content does not strike me as an auspicious reason for a social network to flourish.
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Trump has begun asking friends why Harris is raising so much more money than him and why she's drawing bigger crowds. He told an ally last weekend, “It’s unfair that I beat him and now I have to beat her, too" www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump complains about campaign as advisers try to focus on attacking Harris
The GOP nominee has grown increasingly angry about Kamala Harris’s surging poll numbers and media coverage since replacing Joe Biden on the ticket.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 8, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Trump has begun asking friends why Harris is raising so much more money than him and why she's drawing bigger crowds. He told an ally last weekend, “It’s unfair that I beat him and now I have to beat her, too" www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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rip to an unmatched legend 7news.com.au/news/obituar...
‘Tata and farewell’: The man behind legendary succulent Chinese meal meme dies
Whether you know him as Mr Democracy Manifest or Succulent Chinese Meal guy, you probably recognise Jack Karlson.
7news.com.au
August 8, 2024 at 1:17 AM
rip to an unmatched legend 7news.com.au/news/obituar...
The comments are a chef’s kiss
May 15, 2024 at 3:36 PM
The comments are a chef’s kiss
The Guernica essay was fine. Streisand Effect in full action here
March 10, 2024 at 11:33 PM
The Guernica essay was fine. Streisand Effect in full action here
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everyone automatically clacks these twice upon picking them up because deep down we all know we’re crabs
February 22, 2024 at 3:14 AM
everyone automatically clacks these twice upon picking them up because deep down we all know we’re crabs
“Former president Donald Trump’s social network, Truth Social, is facing ‘substantial doubt’ about its future after burning through tens of millions of dollars in operating costs … Trump Media lost $22.9 million on only $2.3 million in net sales”
Trump’s Truth Social faces ‘substantial doubt’ following financial losses
Accountants for Trump’s media start-up say it “has suffered negative cash flows and recurring losses from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2023 at 3:34 PM
“Former president Donald Trump’s social network, Truth Social, is facing ‘substantial doubt’ about its future after burning through tens of millions of dollars in operating costs … Trump Media lost $22.9 million on only $2.3 million in net sales”
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ok the full quote is incredible
November 16, 2023 at 3:07 PM
ok the full quote is incredible