Michelle Boorstein
@michelleboorstein.bsky.social
curious religion reporter. cockapoo-obsessed. I have questions.
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A 21 year old white nationalist is the one posting white nationalist tweets from the Dep of Labor account. He was rewarded with a promotion.
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Homeland Security Hires Labor Dept. Aide Whose Posts Raised Alarms
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February 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM
A 21 year old white nationalist is the one posting white nationalist tweets from the Dep of Labor account. He was rewarded with a promotion.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
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The intensity of the US political climate is pushing clergy of all types to consider their public witness. Here's the story of one rabbi
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For these clergy, Trump’s immigration blitz became a call to action
Jewish leaders at a D.C. conference learned how to take on more prominent roles protesting ICE operations in their communities.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The intensity of the US political climate is pushing clergy of all types to consider their public witness. Here's the story of one rabbi
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100s of rabbis, cantors and other Jews outside ICE today protesting the Trump Administration’s immigration actions
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
100s of rabbis, cantors and other Jews outside ICE today protesting the Trump Administration’s immigration actions
All respect and appreciation to the journalists who made today’s front page. Almost all were just fired. 💔
February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
All respect and appreciation to the journalists who made today’s front page. Almost all were just fired. 💔
NEW: Vatican quashes rumors Pope Leo was coming to the US in 2026
Me and Anthony Faiola on the careful, strategic path Leo is taking towards his home country
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Me and Anthony Faiola on the careful, strategic path Leo is taking towards his home country
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Vatican announces Pope Leo will not visit U.S. this year
Pope Leo’s decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
NEW: Vatican quashes rumors Pope Leo was coming to the US in 2026
Me and Anthony Faiola on the careful, strategic path Leo is taking towards his home country
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Me and Anthony Faiola on the careful, strategic path Leo is taking towards his home country
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Before The Washington Post layoffs came down, a group of wealthy D.C. locals approached CEO Will Lewis with a proposal.
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Before The Washington Post layoffs came down, a group of wealthy D.C. locals approached CEO Will Lewis with a proposal.
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
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Since our inception, we’ve been beyond fortunate to have the gold standard of sports sections right in our backyard.
Thank you @postsports.bsky.social for your outstanding coverage and so beautifully telling our story.
You will be greatly missed by our organization, our fans and our city.
Thank you @postsports.bsky.social for your outstanding coverage and so beautifully telling our story.
You will be greatly missed by our organization, our fans and our city.
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Since our inception, we’ve been beyond fortunate to have the gold standard of sports sections right in our backyard.
Thank you @postsports.bsky.social for your outstanding coverage and so beautifully telling our story.
You will be greatly missed by our organization, our fans and our city.
Thank you @postsports.bsky.social for your outstanding coverage and so beautifully telling our story.
You will be greatly missed by our organization, our fans and our city.
Reposted by Michelle Boorstein
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
So sweet! 1600 Notre Dame students (and a buncha priests) held Mass outside at a snow-igloo-chapel a student made ❤️
Love thee, Notre Dame 🎶
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
So sweet! 1600 Notre Dame students (and a buncha priests) held Mass outside at a snow-igloo-chapel a student made ❤️
Reposted by Michelle Boorstein
Love thee, Notre Dame 🎶
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
February 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Love thee, Notre Dame 🎶
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
Last night, more than 1,600 Notre Dame students braved 19° temps for Mass at St. Olaf’s Chapel, built by Coyle Hall residents from the 38 inches of January snow.
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A Catholic bishop in Charlotte called for parishioners to stop using kneelers and altar rails during Holy Communion, saying the modern way is standing for the sacrament.
The reaction was strong.
The reaction was strong.
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
A seemingly esoteric dispute over the proper way to take Communion signals the rising power of more traditional voices within the Catholic Church.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A Catholic bishop in Charlotte called for parishioners to stop using kneelers and altar rails during Holy Communion, saying the modern way is standing for the sacrament.
The reaction was strong.
The reaction was strong.
COME SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON POST!
Rally for a truly important civic institution -- come help save The Post at a crucial moment ✊🏽✊🏽
When: Thursday, February 5th, 12-1 pm
Where: Outside The Post’s D.C. headquarters, 1301 K NW
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Rally for a truly important civic institution -- come help save The Post at a crucial moment ✊🏽✊🏽
When: Thursday, February 5th, 12-1 pm
Where: Outside The Post’s D.C. headquarters, 1301 K NW
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Washington Post Guild and Tech Guild to host “Save The Post” rally in defense of journalism and workers - Washington-Baltimore News Guild
The Washington Post Guild and Tech Guild will host a public rally, “Save The Post,” on Thursday, February 5th.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
COME SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON POST!
Rally for a truly important civic institution -- come help save The Post at a crucial moment ✊🏽✊🏽
When: Thursday, February 5th, 12-1 pm
Where: Outside The Post’s D.C. headquarters, 1301 K NW
wbng.org/2026/02/02/s...
Rally for a truly important civic institution -- come help save The Post at a crucial moment ✊🏽✊🏽
When: Thursday, February 5th, 12-1 pm
Where: Outside The Post’s D.C. headquarters, 1301 K NW
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WaPo EXCLUSIVE: While Elon Musk was still working for the govt, employees of his AI start-up xAI received a startling waiver from their employer, asking them to pledge to work with “sensitive, violent, sexual and/or other offensive or disturbing content"
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February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
WaPo EXCLUSIVE: While Elon Musk was still working for the govt, employees of his AI start-up xAI received a startling waiver from their employer, asking them to pledge to work with “sensitive, violent, sexual and/or other offensive or disturbing content"
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Kneeling or standing? Tongue or hand?
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
A seemingly esoteric dispute over the proper way to take Communion signals the rising power of more traditional voices within the Catholic Church.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Kneeling or standing? Tongue or hand?
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
This video has me in tears.
Killing one of the country’s only major journalistic outlet’s foreign staff is just madness – especially with all that’s going on. We need more journalists, not less.
#SaveThePost
Killing one of the country’s only major journalistic outlet’s foreign staff is just madness – especially with all that’s going on. We need more journalists, not less.
#SaveThePost
January 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This video has me in tears.
Killing one of the country’s only major journalistic outlet’s foreign staff is just madness – especially with all that’s going on. We need more journalists, not less.
#SaveThePost
Killing one of the country’s only major journalistic outlet’s foreign staff is just madness – especially with all that’s going on. We need more journalists, not less.
#SaveThePost
We're not perfect, but hundreds of us at The
@washingtonpost.com bust our butts daily to bring you facts, expertise and context about your government & other powerful institutions, incredibly important foreign reporting and journalism you AREN'T GETTING ANYWHERE ELSE #SaveThePost
@washingtonpost.com bust our butts daily to bring you facts, expertise and context about your government & other powerful institutions, incredibly important foreign reporting and journalism you AREN'T GETTING ANYWHERE ELSE #SaveThePost
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We're not perfect, but hundreds of us at The
@washingtonpost.com bust our butts daily to bring you facts, expertise and context about your government & other powerful institutions, incredibly important foreign reporting and journalism you AREN'T GETTING ANYWHERE ELSE #SaveThePost
@washingtonpost.com bust our butts daily to bring you facts, expertise and context about your government & other powerful institutions, incredibly important foreign reporting and journalism you AREN'T GETTING ANYWHERE ELSE #SaveThePost
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Breaking news: Israel confirmed that the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Israeli police officer Rani Gvili, have been returned.
Gvili was killed when he rushed to the border area to help victims of the Hamas attacks, according to his sister.
Gvili was killed when he rushed to the border area to help victims of the Hamas attacks, according to his sister.
Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza
The return of the last hostage’s remains brings the years-long saga over the fate of the captives, both Israeli and foreign, to a close.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Breaking news: Israel confirmed that the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Israeli police officer Rani Gvili, have been returned.
Gvili was killed when he rushed to the border area to help victims of the Hamas attacks, according to his sister.
Gvili was killed when he rushed to the border area to help victims of the Hamas attacks, according to his sister.
NEW: From The @washingtonpost.com: Iranian security forces gunned down dozens of protesters trying to escape a devastating blaze in the Caspian Sea city of Rasht during a nationwide uprising earlier this month.
A rare detailed account of Iran’s crackdown
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A rare detailed account of Iran’s crackdown
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Iranian forces massacred protesters fleeing burning market, witnesses say
A rare detailed account of Iran’s crackdown, produced by The Post, reveals the brutality used by security forces in one of many such cities rocked by violence.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
NEW: From The @washingtonpost.com: Iranian security forces gunned down dozens of protesters trying to escape a devastating blaze in the Caspian Sea city of Rasht during a nationwide uprising earlier this month.
A rare detailed account of Iran’s crackdown
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A rare detailed account of Iran’s crackdown
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“We all have a stake in this. Lines are being crossed that should alarm all Americans when it comes to due process, arbitrary detention, the rule of law and harassment and violence against peaceful protesters"
_ DC (and former MNP) Episcopal Bishop Budde why some 700 clergy and others are in MNP
_ DC (and former MNP) Episcopal Bishop Budde why some 700 clergy and others are in MNP
January 22, 2026 at 10:27 PM
“We all have a stake in this. Lines are being crossed that should alarm all Americans when it comes to due process, arbitrary detention, the rule of law and harassment and violence against peaceful protesters"
_ DC (and former MNP) Episcopal Bishop Budde why some 700 clergy and others are in MNP
_ DC (and former MNP) Episcopal Bishop Budde why some 700 clergy and others are in MNP
Christian leaders, on Minneapolis. 🧵:
“The Reformation was based on protests..[but] I would expect any Christian protester to represent the Lord with the same character traits described in scripture and not simply the parts about turning over tables"
Trey Turner, Southern Baptist leader in MNP 1/x
“The Reformation was based on protests..[but] I would expect any Christian protester to represent the Lord with the same character traits described in scripture and not simply the parts about turning over tables"
Trey Turner, Southern Baptist leader in MNP 1/x
January 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Christian leaders, on Minneapolis. 🧵:
“The Reformation was based on protests..[but] I would expect any Christian protester to represent the Lord with the same character traits described in scripture and not simply the parts about turning over tables"
Trey Turner, Southern Baptist leader in MNP 1/x
“The Reformation was based on protests..[but] I would expect any Christian protester to represent the Lord with the same character traits described in scripture and not simply the parts about turning over tables"
Trey Turner, Southern Baptist leader in MNP 1/x
Beyond sad to hear that John Allen, one of the deans of the Catholic media, has passed. Allen was SUCH a devoted, knowledgeable, enthusiastic reporter and analyst about the Church. And he was ALWAYS available, helpful and generous to me and so many others cruxnow.com/church/2026/...
John L. Allen Jr, 1965-2026
John L. Allen Jr. was a force of nature, certainly as a journalist who was not only our principal but also a model for us, whose counsel and whose company we already and forever shall sorely miss.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Beyond sad to hear that John Allen, one of the deans of the Catholic media, has passed. Allen was SUCH a devoted, knowledgeable, enthusiastic reporter and analyst about the Church. And he was ALWAYS available, helpful and generous to me and so many others cruxnow.com/church/2026/...
NEW: The Washington Post demanded in a court filing today that the government return materials seized from one of our reporters.
The seizure “chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm” The @washingtonpost.com said today
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The seizure “chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm” The @washingtonpost.com said today
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Washington Post demands government return materials seized from reporter
The Post demanded in a court filing Wednesday that federal law enforcement officials return electronic devices the government seized from a staff reporter’s home.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
NEW: The Washington Post demanded in a court filing today that the government return materials seized from one of our reporters.
The seizure “chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm” The @washingtonpost.com said today
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The seizure “chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm” The @washingtonpost.com said today
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NEW: In rare statement, top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions
From me and @anthonyfaiola.bsky.social
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From me and @anthonyfaiola.bsky.social
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Top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions
Three senior archbishops said recent events raise “basic questions about the use of military force” and have put America’s moral role “under examination.”
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January 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
NEW: In rare statement, top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions
From me and @anthonyfaiola.bsky.social
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From me and @anthonyfaiola.bsky.social
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Same-sex relations are widespread in nature, even though they don't directly produce offspring. New science suggests why
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The evolutionary upside of same-sex sex among primates
New science suggests why monkeys and other primates engage in same-sex relations
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January 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Same-sex relations are widespread in nature, even though they don't directly produce offspring. New science suggests why
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Hundreds of thousands of people come to this city each year to join one of Venezuela’s largest Catholic processions, a tradition that dates to the 18th century.
After the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pilgrims brought new petitions.
After the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pilgrims brought new petitions.
Thousands prayed for a new Venezuela. One mother pleaded for her son’s release.
A visual tap story of the Divina Pastora procession in Venezuela, highlighting a mother’s who is waiting for her son, a political prisoner, to be released.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people come to this city each year to join one of Venezuela’s largest Catholic processions, a tradition that dates to the 18th century.
After the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pilgrims brought new petitions.
After the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pilgrims brought new petitions.