Patrick Reis
@patrickcreis.bsky.social
Politics at Slate. Formerly Vox, Rolling Stone, Washington Post, Politico.
That’s my dog in New Mexico.
That’s my dog in New Mexico.
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Forgot to post this spooky story I wrote for Slate on Friday amid the Halloween shuffle:
The mainstream right makes a little room at the table for Nick Fuentes
slate.com/news-and-pol...
The mainstream right makes a little room at the table for Nick Fuentes
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Tucker Carlson Gave a Softball Interview to a Neo-Nazi. Republicans Are Having a Meltdown—but Not for the Reason You’d Think.
It's another reminder of the scary state of American conservatism.
slate.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Forgot to post this spooky story I wrote for Slate on Friday amid the Halloween shuffle:
The mainstream right makes a little room at the table for Nick Fuentes
slate.com/news-and-pol...
The mainstream right makes a little room at the table for Nick Fuentes
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Hello here is a thread of some book tour dates I have coming up soon. Nov 5 at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social in DC with @patrickcreis.bsky.social @iamchrisscott.bsky.social @scheinman.bsky.social + @dwdavison.bsky.social
(flyers by the great @tylerlittwin.bsky.social)
(flyers by the great @tylerlittwin.bsky.social)
October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Hello here is a thread of some book tour dates I have coming up soon. Nov 5 at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social in DC with @patrickcreis.bsky.social @iamchrisscott.bsky.social @scheinman.bsky.social + @dwdavison.bsky.social
(flyers by the great @tylerlittwin.bsky.social)
(flyers by the great @tylerlittwin.bsky.social)
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SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social
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MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.
A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.
slate.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Jack Posobiec, MAGA's voter fraud watchdog, votes in a swing state. He doesn't live in one, @marisakabas.bsky.social & @jsweetli.bsky.social report for @slate.com. slate.com/news-and-pol...
MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.
A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.
slate.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Jack Posobiec, MAGA's voter fraud watchdog, votes in a swing state. He doesn't live in one, @marisakabas.bsky.social & @jsweetli.bsky.social report for @slate.com. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Excited to announce @patrickcreis.bsky.social is joining @slate.com as our politics editor!
“He brings a thoughtful, ambitious vision for our politics coverage that’s focused on clarity, depth, and the human side of policy and power..."
Read more here: slate.com/briefing/202...
“He brings a thoughtful, ambitious vision for our politics coverage that’s focused on clarity, depth, and the human side of policy and power..."
Read more here: slate.com/briefing/202...
June 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Excited to announce @patrickcreis.bsky.social is joining @slate.com as our politics editor!
“He brings a thoughtful, ambitious vision for our politics coverage that’s focused on clarity, depth, and the human side of policy and power..."
Read more here: slate.com/briefing/202...
“He brings a thoughtful, ambitious vision for our politics coverage that’s focused on clarity, depth, and the human side of policy and power..."
Read more here: slate.com/briefing/202...
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Big feature out from Umair Irfan for @vox.com today about a technology that has the potential to unlock amazing potential for the renewable energy transition.
If you're worried about the climate, you don't want to miss this one: www.vox.com/climate/4083...
If you're worried about the climate, you don't want to miss this one: www.vox.com/climate/4083...
We’ve unlocked a holy grail in clean energy. It’s only the beginning.
The incredible technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind — and quietly revolutionizing the energy system.
www.vox.com
April 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Big feature out from Umair Irfan for @vox.com today about a technology that has the potential to unlock amazing potential for the renewable energy transition.
If you're worried about the climate, you don't want to miss this one: www.vox.com/climate/4083...
If you're worried about the climate, you don't want to miss this one: www.vox.com/climate/4083...
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I am autistic. I pay taxes, I have a job. I dated. I get the desire to push this narrative autistic people DO accomplish these to rebut Kennedy. But there was a time when I DID NOT have a job. And non-speaking autistic people or thise with intellectual disabilities don't. They have worth as well.
April 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I am autistic. I pay taxes, I have a job. I dated. I get the desire to push this narrative autistic people DO accomplish these to rebut Kennedy. But there was a time when I DID NOT have a job. And non-speaking autistic people or thise with intellectual disabilities don't. They have worth as well.
Our immigration policies, up close and in focus, are as brutal as you’d expect. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Border patrol grabs Venezuelan parents in D.C., despite protected status
The arrest in D.C. of a Venezuelan couple with temporary protected status has sparked concerns that the Trump administration is again willing to separate parents from their children.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our immigration policies, up close and in focus, are as brutal as you’d expect. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Why introverts should sometimes act like extroverts: A new excerpt from ME, BUT BETTER, out in @vox.com today! www.vox.com/advice/40230...
Introverts should (sometimes) act like extroverts
Trust me: I tried it.
www.vox.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Why introverts should sometimes act like extroverts: A new excerpt from ME, BUT BETTER, out in @vox.com today! www.vox.com/advice/40230...
“After Friday night’s firings, Trump has the ability to install a handpicked group of officers to lead the world’s most powerful fighting force. Those people will be tasked with fulfilling their oaths to the Constitution, even if that means going against Trump.“
Gulp: www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Gulp: www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Trump’s firing of high-ranking military officials, explained
The president can now replace the top echelon of military officials with his own people.
www.vox.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“After Friday night’s firings, Trump has the ability to install a handpicked group of officers to lead the world’s most powerful fighting force. Those people will be tasked with fulfilling their oaths to the Constitution, even if that means going against Trump.“
Gulp: www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Gulp: www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
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"Climate is a big target," a former Trump NOAA appointee tells @vox.com
DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...
DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...
Elon Musk is coming for our weather service
Job cuts, ideology, and a sharpie: Trump’s beef with an important scientific agency, explained.
www.vox.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Climate is a big target," a former Trump NOAA appointee tells @vox.com
DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...
DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...
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As Trump reaches out to Putin and feuds with Zelenskyy, my latest for @vox.com looks at whether the nightmare scenario for Ukraine has really arrived.
www.vox.com/world-politi...
www.vox.com/world-politi...
Is Trump about to hand Ukraine to Russia?
He’s talking to Putin and fighting with Zelenskyy. Is Kyiv’s nightmare scenario finally unfolding?
www.vox.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As Trump reaches out to Putin and feuds with Zelenskyy, my latest for @vox.com looks at whether the nightmare scenario for Ukraine has really arrived.
www.vox.com/world-politi...
www.vox.com/world-politi...
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I know there's a lot of overwhelming news right now but the red state criminal charges and financial penalties being brought against Dr. Maggie Carpenter are a really big deal and escalation
I did my best to lay out what's going on and why it matters:
www.vox.com/abortion/400...
I did my best to lay out what's going on and why it matters:
www.vox.com/abortion/400...
A New York abortion doctor faces a $100,000 fine in Texas. It’s part of a larger playbook.
Red states are testing their power to restrict abortion nationwide.
www.vox.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I know there's a lot of overwhelming news right now but the red state criminal charges and financial penalties being brought against Dr. Maggie Carpenter are a really big deal and escalation
I did my best to lay out what's going on and why it matters:
www.vox.com/abortion/400...
I did my best to lay out what's going on and why it matters:
www.vox.com/abortion/400...
“These agencies regulate so many facets of American life — preventing everything from predatory business practices to nuclear reactor meltdowns. If they get tied up in partisan politics, sooner or later, we’ll feel it.”
www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Trump makes another power grab
The president is claiming total control over agencies that, by law, are independent.
www.vox.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
“These agencies regulate so many facets of American life — preventing everything from predatory business practices to nuclear reactor meltdowns. If they get tied up in partisan politics, sooner or later, we’ll feel it.”
www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
My dog is going to be ok. Thanks to everyone who reached out. Very kind. May your day be as relaxed as this very high pittie.
February 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My dog is going to be ok. Thanks to everyone who reached out. Very kind. May your day be as relaxed as this very high pittie.
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I so enjoyed reading Yoni Appelbaum’s new book — STUCK — and have a Q&A up at Vox today about it www.vox.com/housing/3996...
February 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I so enjoyed reading Yoni Appelbaum’s new book — STUCK — and have a Q&A up at Vox today about it www.vox.com/housing/3996...
In hell, you listen to bossa nova covers of pop songs on loop while waiting endlessly to find out if your dog is going to be ok.
I'm going to just grief-post my way through it.
I'm going to just grief-post my way through it.
February 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In hell, you listen to bossa nova covers of pop songs on loop while waiting endlessly to find out if your dog is going to be ok.
I'm going to just grief-post my way through it.
I'm going to just grief-post my way through it.
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NEW: Scoop about the architect of the destruction of USAID.
Pete Marocco was a USAID official in the first Trump Admin.
On a trip to the Balkans, he secretly met with the Serb separatist leader. That was a no-no. Caused a big diplomatic incident.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Pete Marocco was a USAID official in the first Trump Admin.
On a trip to the Balkans, he secretly met with the Serb separatist leader. That was a no-no. Caused a big diplomatic incident.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Trump Official Destroying USAID Secretly Met With Christian Nationalists Abroad in Defiance of U.S. Policy
Now one of the most powerful people in the U.S. government, Peter Marocco’s turbulent tenure during the first Trump administration sheds light on his current efforts to dismantle the American foreign ...
www.propublica.org
February 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
NEW: Scoop about the architect of the destruction of USAID.
Pete Marocco was a USAID official in the first Trump Admin.
On a trip to the Balkans, he secretly met with the Serb separatist leader. That was a no-no. Caused a big diplomatic incident.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Pete Marocco was a USAID official in the first Trump Admin.
On a trip to the Balkans, he secretly met with the Serb separatist leader. That was a no-no. Caused a big diplomatic incident.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
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"Zeldin’s role was obscured by BlackRock and two lobby shops, making it look like the former congressman was sharing his purported expertise in his local paper. In reality, he was getting paid to help BlackRock sway state officials halfway across the country"
fieldnotes.co/investigatio...
fieldnotes.co/investigatio...
Trump’s New EPA Chief Got Paid to Help MAGA’s Most-Hated Financial…
Fieldnotes is a watchdog group that investigates the oil and gas industry.
fieldnotes.co
February 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Zeldin’s role was obscured by BlackRock and two lobby shops, making it look like the former congressman was sharing his purported expertise in his local paper. In reality, he was getting paid to help BlackRock sway state officials halfway across the country"
fieldnotes.co/investigatio...
fieldnotes.co/investigatio...
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“We are not sleepwalking into the apocalypse—we’re charging toward it with full awareness of what’s at stake.”
I was asked for my view on the new paper from Jim Hansen "Global Warming Has Accelerated: Are the United Nations & the Public Well-Informed?"
My full quote is at: climateuncensored.com/has-global-w...
Jim's paper is at: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
My full quote is at: climateuncensored.com/has-global-w...
Jim's paper is at: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Has Global Warming Accelerated – a short response to Hansen et al - Climate Uncensored
I was asked by Bob Berwyn of Inside Climate News for my thoughts on James Hansen and colleagues’ recent paper Global Warming Has Accelerated: Are the
climateuncensored.com
February 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“We are not sleepwalking into the apocalypse—we’re charging toward it with full awareness of what’s at stake.”
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Friday SCOOP: @vox.com has learned that USFWS has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants.
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
Leaked emails show the nation’s leading wildlife agency has halted critical funding for conservation
Exclusive: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has frozen millions of dollars, imperiling animals abroad.
www.vox.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Friday SCOOP: @vox.com has learned that USFWS has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants.
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
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Scooplet: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued stop work orders, frozen funding, and ceased communication for all of its international grants, jeopardizing critical conservation overseas. Much of this money is appropriated for Interior, not foreign aid. www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
www.vox.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Scooplet: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued stop work orders, frozen funding, and ceased communication for all of its international grants, jeopardizing critical conservation overseas. Much of this money is appropriated for Interior, not foreign aid. www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
Did Eric Adams and Trump's DOJ engage in a quid pro quo deal when his charges got dismissed? Here's the evidence: www.vox.com/politics/399...
The Justice Department’s alleged quid pro quo with Eric Adams, explained
Did DOJ just use charges against New York’s mayor to leverage his cooperation on immigration?
www.vox.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Did Eric Adams and Trump's DOJ engage in a quid pro quo deal when his charges got dismissed? Here's the evidence: www.vox.com/politics/399...
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would hate to put a million or more Muslims in a concentration camp
China says 'Gaza belongs to the Palestinians' and that it is opposed to 'forced displacement'
February 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
would hate to put a million or more Muslims in a concentration camp