Michele Woodward
@michelewoodward.bsky.social
Executive coach, writer, former White House, Queen of the 20 Minute Nap
An important update from a Member of Congress with integrity (ever notice the word "grit" inside integrity? She's got that, too) @laurenunderwood.bsky.social
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
An important update from a Member of Congress with integrity (ever notice the word "grit" inside integrity? She's got that, too) @laurenunderwood.bsky.social
Let’s win this match!
November 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Let’s win this match!
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
In happy news, both of my children are engaged and my days are filled with much joy.
November 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In happy news, both of my children are engaged and my days are filled with much joy.
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Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
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I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.
Well done, Abigail Spanberger. Win called by CNN.
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Well done, Abigail Spanberger. Win called by CNN.
My deep condolences to Lynne, Mary and Liz Cheney as they suffer the death of their husband and father. May your fondest memories sustain you in the weeks and months and years to come.
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
My deep condolences to Lynne, Mary and Liz Cheney as they suffer the death of their husband and father. May your fondest memories sustain you in the weeks and months and years to come.
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Hell, I’d be shocked if he bothered to find out whether Melania was still in the East Wing before he destroyed it.
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hell, I’d be shocked if he bothered to find out whether Melania was still in the East Wing before he destroyed it.
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There’s nothing that can sum this up,
October 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
There’s nothing that can sum this up,
I used to work in the White House. I attended countless meetings in the East Wing, and I am heartsick about the demolition of such a truly historic building. Heartsick
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I used to work in the White House. I attended countless meetings in the East Wing, and I am heartsick about the demolition of such a truly historic building. Heartsick
Here’s a report from DC: Now documented laborers are refusing to do work in DC bc ICE is detaining anyone who is brown regardless of status. I spoke with a roofer who hasn’t been able to install a roof in two weeks and may have to shut down his business. I am both irate and heartbroken
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Here’s a report from DC: Now documented laborers are refusing to do work in DC bc ICE is detaining anyone who is brown regardless of status. I spoke with a roofer who hasn’t been able to install a roof in two weeks and may have to shut down his business. I am both irate and heartbroken
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If the makers of Tylenol bought enough Trumpcoin, they’d be telling us that it prevents autism.
September 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If the makers of Tylenol bought enough Trumpcoin, they’d be telling us that it prevents autism.
In happy news, I'm getting a son-in-law!
September 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
In happy news, I'm getting a son-in-law!
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One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.
September 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.
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September 15, 2025
Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
September 15, 2025
Six years ago, on September 15, 2019, after about a six-week hiatus during the summer, I wrote a Facebook post that started:
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September 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
September 15, 2025
Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
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Narrator: He owned the libs, only to then get owned by tariffs.
September 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Narrator: He owned the libs, only to then get owned by tariffs.
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On this Labor Day, let us remember that it wasn’t the CEOs and billionaires who saved us during COVID-19. It was the janitors, nurses, cleaning crews, grocery and food workers with their hard, often invisible labor.
September 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On this Labor Day, let us remember that it wasn’t the CEOs and billionaires who saved us during COVID-19. It was the janitors, nurses, cleaning crews, grocery and food workers with their hard, often invisible labor.
Today, someone serving in the National Guard is missing their child's birthday to pick up trash
National Guard Troops Spotted Picking Up Trash Near White House with Reflective Vests over Camo Combat Uniforms
After being called in by President Trump to help combat crime in Washington, D.C., National Guard troops are now being given orange vests and tasked with beautification projects
people.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Today, someone serving in the National Guard is missing their child's birthday to pick up trash
Makes complete sense. Thanks for posting, @drjackbrown.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Makes complete sense. Thanks for posting, @drjackbrown.bsky.social
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You know what’s not in John Bolton’s home? Tons of Epstein files, photos, and videos. That shit is hidden in Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
August 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
You know what’s not in John Bolton’s home? Tons of Epstein files, photos, and videos. That shit is hidden in Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
I am America. All my ancestors arrived before 1815, and my people have served in the military since King Philip's War. I have ancestors from Africa who, at some point, passed. My people started businesses, worked for the govt, taught school, served communities. They voted, protested and built lives.
August 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I am America. All my ancestors arrived before 1815, and my people have served in the military since King Philip's War. I have ancestors from Africa who, at some point, passed. My people started businesses, worked for the govt, taught school, served communities. They voted, protested and built lives.
So proud of my dear friend @marthajoatkins.bsky.social whose podcast interview on how we die (yes! they actually talk about it!) with @mayimbialik.bsky.social dropped this morning. Important, important listen youtu.be/eJ3s9gA4pnk?...
Startling Deathbed Visions & What People Get Wrong About Human Consciousness
YouTube video by Dr. Mayim Bialik
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August 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
So proud of my dear friend @marthajoatkins.bsky.social whose podcast interview on how we die (yes! they actually talk about it!) with @mayimbialik.bsky.social dropped this morning. Important, important listen youtu.be/eJ3s9gA4pnk?...
As a DC resident who walks these streets in every part of this city and have done for 55 years, and as someone who rides the bus and the Metro, I can tell you that the only significant crime in this city is located right at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
First, the troops came to LA to attack and disappear the peaceful protesters.
Then, the troops came to DC to attack and disappear the peaceful homeless.
If America falls, it will be because of the people who weren’t paying attention — and didn’t take that damn poem seriously.
Then, the troops came to DC to attack and disappear the peaceful homeless.
If America falls, it will be because of the people who weren’t paying attention — and didn’t take that damn poem seriously.
August 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As a DC resident who walks these streets in every part of this city and have done for 55 years, and as someone who rides the bus and the Metro, I can tell you that the only significant crime in this city is located right at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
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It makes sense once you realize that every accusation is a confession.
August 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It makes sense once you realize that every accusation is a confession.