Meegan
@meegan1.bsky.social
A journalist to my core; a news junkie in retirement. Immersed in the arts. Detroit Lions/Tigers fan.
If you want to vent about POTUS' White House ballroom plans, now's your chance, courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. savingplaces.org/public-comme...
Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom additi...
savingplaces.org
February 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
If you want to vent about POTUS' White House ballroom plans, now's your chance, courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. savingplaces.org/public-comme...
The CBS Saturday Morning anchors just talked very emotionally about POTUS' racist post of the Obamas, with Adriana Diaz in tears. Considering CBS' recent news moves, I thought they'd gloss over it, but Diaz was especially critical.
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The CBS Saturday Morning anchors just talked very emotionally about POTUS' racist post of the Obamas, with Adriana Diaz in tears. Considering CBS' recent news moves, I thought they'd gloss over it, but Diaz was especially critical.
Want to help Minneapolis? Donate where it matters (HT Katelyn Jetelina). Google these groups for donation info:
• Stand with Minnesota
• MPLS Mutual Aid LinkTree
• MN NOICE
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Community Aid Network
• Stand with Minnesota
• MPLS Mutual Aid LinkTree
• MN NOICE
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Community Aid Network
January 27, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Want to help Minneapolis? Donate where it matters (HT Katelyn Jetelina). Google these groups for donation info:
• Stand with Minnesota
• MPLS Mutual Aid LinkTree
• MN NOICE
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Community Aid Network
• Stand with Minnesota
• MPLS Mutual Aid LinkTree
• MN NOICE
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Community Aid Network
I hope all these good people who are resigning on principle are using their skills and knowledge to rise up and encourage others to do the same. These are talents lost to our government, but certainly not to our democracy.
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I hope all these good people who are resigning on principle are using their skills and knowledge to rise up and encourage others to do the same. These are talents lost to our government, but certainly not to our democracy.
I watched Clear and Present Danger (1994) before it leaves Netflix. The CIA's Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) uncovers an illegal U.S. war vs. Colombian drug cartels, launched by the President's Nat'l Security Advisor. Some eerie similarities to today. One can only hope the endings are the same. IFYKYK
December 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I watched Clear and Present Danger (1994) before it leaves Netflix. The CIA's Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) uncovers an illegal U.S. war vs. Colombian drug cartels, launched by the President's Nat'l Security Advisor. Some eerie similarities to today. One can only hope the endings are the same. IFYKYK
Where does @nbcnews.com draw the line? The @todayshow.com anchors are practically rolling their eyes as they constantly promote Wicked for Good by sister company Universal Pictures. And now @kristenwelker.bsky.social is interviewing director Jonathon Chu tomorrow on @meetthepress.com. REALLY?!?
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Where does @nbcnews.com draw the line? The @todayshow.com anchors are practically rolling their eyes as they constantly promote Wicked for Good by sister company Universal Pictures. And now @kristenwelker.bsky.social is interviewing director Jonathon Chu tomorrow on @meetthepress.com. REALLY?!?
Come to America, Andrew! There are no repercussions for any connection to Jeffrey Epstein here - well, except for the one woman involved. apnews.com/article/king...
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.
apnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Come to America, Andrew! There are no repercussions for any connection to Jeffrey Epstein here - well, except for the one woman involved. apnews.com/article/king...
A powerful piece. "These are not the kinds of actions that I’m willing to risk my life to defend." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump
I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A powerful piece. "These are not the kinds of actions that I’m willing to risk my life to defend." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
What in the holy hell is this? A cyborg? A new Barbie? A blow-up doll?
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What in the holy hell is this? A cyborg? A new Barbie? A blow-up doll?
I didn't think I could admire former Justice Department special prosecutor Jack Smith any more than I do, but my estimation has risen to new heights after listening to him in this interview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR79...
The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith
YouTube video by UCL Laws
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I didn't think I could admire former Justice Department special prosecutor Jack Smith any more than I do, but my estimation has risen to new heights after listening to him in this interview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR79...
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John Oliver sounded the alarm this week on how secret donations to presidential libraries provide cover for bribery. We couldn’t agree more.
It’s time to close the library loophole — and you can help.
Read this story and much more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.
It’s time to close the library loophole — and you can help.
Read this story and much more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.
John Oliver rips presidential library loophole
Plus: There shouldn’t be secret law. Pam Bondi didn’t get the memo
freedom.press
October 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
John Oliver sounded the alarm this week on how secret donations to presidential libraries provide cover for bribery. We couldn’t agree more.
It’s time to close the library loophole — and you can help.
Read this story and much more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.
It’s time to close the library loophole — and you can help.
Read this story and much more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.
I can't argue with his logic, even if it is a little twisted. bit.ly/3J6UXxk
People paying weed tax can't even use Michigan's roads when high | Letters to the Editor
Readers bring the smoke, debating the impacts of the Michigan's new 24% cannabis excise tax.
bit.ly
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I can't argue with his logic, even if it is a little twisted. bit.ly/3J6UXxk
This is extraordinary. Mormons raised $200,000 to help attacker's family. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
Mormons raising money for Michigan church attacker’s family: What we know - Bridge Michigan
Check here for the latest developments from the church attack in Grand Blanc Township.
bridgemi.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is extraordinary. Mormons raised $200,000 to help attacker's family. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
The government works in insidious ways. For decades the League of Women Voters - the most nonpartisan group on the planet - has offered voter registration to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies. Now the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) bars that.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The government works in insidious ways. For decades the League of Women Voters - the most nonpartisan group on the planet - has offered voter registration to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies. Now the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) bars that.
Just saw this on an NYC hotel website that is charging $600+ a night:
"Our hotel collects a fee of $35.00 USD plus tax per night to provide an in-room Nespresso Coffee Bar and Tea experience. In addition, two bottled waters are provided each day."
Apparently I'm not their target demographic.
"Our hotel collects a fee of $35.00 USD plus tax per night to provide an in-room Nespresso Coffee Bar and Tea experience. In addition, two bottled waters are provided each day."
Apparently I'm not their target demographic.
September 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Just saw this on an NYC hotel website that is charging $600+ a night:
"Our hotel collects a fee of $35.00 USD plus tax per night to provide an in-room Nespresso Coffee Bar and Tea experience. In addition, two bottled waters are provided each day."
Apparently I'm not their target demographic.
"Our hotel collects a fee of $35.00 USD plus tax per night to provide an in-room Nespresso Coffee Bar and Tea experience. In addition, two bottled waters are provided each day."
Apparently I'm not their target demographic.
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Krasner: So, if what you have is a group of ICE agents, or even the military, coming into Philadelphia and committing crimes—assaults that are illegal, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, obstruction of the administration of justice—they can be prosecuted.
August 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Krasner: So, if what you have is a group of ICE agents, or even the military, coming into Philadelphia and committing crimes—assaults that are illegal, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, obstruction of the administration of justice—they can be prosecuted.
It may be smoky from the Canadian wildfires tonight, but the vibe at Empire beach is Pure Michigan.
August 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It may be smoky from the Canadian wildfires tonight, but the vibe at Empire beach is Pure Michigan.
Thanks to the Traverse City stabber, I now know where Afton, Michigan is ... and nearby is a place called Miami Beach?!?
July 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Thanks to the Traverse City stabber, I now know where Afton, Michigan is ... and nearby is a place called Miami Beach?!?
Man, when you see all the posts in tribute to Ozzy Osborne - ranging from Elton John to Pat Boone and Donny Osmond (!!) - you know the guy must have been something special.
July 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Man, when you see all the posts in tribute to Ozzy Osborne - ranging from Elton John to Pat Boone and Donny Osmond (!!) - you know the guy must have been something special.
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Paramount’s spineless decision to settle Trump’s patently unconstitutional lawsuit is an insult to the First Amendment and to the journalists and viewers of ‘60 Minutes.’
It's a dark day for press freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
It's a dark day for press freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Paramount’s spineless decision to settle Trump’s patently unconstitutional lawsuit is an insult to the First Amendment and to the journalists and viewers of ‘60 Minutes.’
It's a dark day for press freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
It's a dark day for press freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
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In 2024 alone, immigrants contributed an estimated $24 billion to Social Security, from people who will never receive benefits in return.
July 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In 2024 alone, immigrants contributed an estimated $24 billion to Social Security, from people who will never receive benefits in return.
RIP Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's observation platform. It succumbed to the winds of Mother Nature, which eroded the sand supporting its pillars. Had I known last summer's trek to the dune outlook on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive would be my last, I would have savored the moment even more.
May 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
RIP Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's observation platform. It succumbed to the winds of Mother Nature, which eroded the sand supporting its pillars. Had I known last summer's trek to the dune outlook on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive would be my last, I would have savored the moment even more.
The best I can tell the Democrats' main strategy to fight MAGA is to pepper me with multiple text messages to fund candidates who are running five states away. I've started replying "f**king STOP!" out of irrational anger. That's not going to be very effective at ending the texts, but I feel better.
April 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The best I can tell the Democrats' main strategy to fight MAGA is to pepper me with multiple text messages to fund candidates who are running five states away. I've started replying "f**king STOP!" out of irrational anger. That's not going to be very effective at ending the texts, but I feel better.