spenlow.bsky.social
@spenlow.bsky.social
Retired journalist
2026 gets off to a great start!. Congratulations Renee!

Iowa Democrat Wins State Senate Seat, Fending Off G.O.P. Supermajority www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
Iowa Democrat Wins State Senate Seat, Fending Off G.O.P. Supermajority
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Would love in 2026 to see the media devote more attention to JD Vance. For too long the crown prince blowhard has been allowed to float above the fray amid Trump's daily hysteria. The public needs to know more about his truly extreme views, his lies, and his alliances with the GOP's lunatic fringe.
January 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
NPR did a segment on the death of Tatiana Schlossberg that failed to mention she was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy. Seems an odd editorial decision.
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Two ideas for what to do with Trump’s idiotic ballroom when he finally goes away: Demolish it immediately, preferably with a giant sledgehammer. Turn it into a museum celebrating black and women’s history, and immigration in America.
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Love @georgetakei.bsky.social and also appreciating the additional information shared in response that makes clear that CBS did have the power to pull the 60 min CECOT episode: www.msn.com/en-us/entert...
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With Trump ordering bombing raids in Nigeria supposedly to protect Christians, are we to assume that the responsibilities of the President of the United States now include being worldwide defender of the Christian faith?
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
So here is a crazy prediction but given the way things are going, not really. In 2026, Trump will change the name of Greenland to Red, White and Blue Land and demand that Google incorporate the change on Google Maps. Google will comply.
December 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Awaiting Trump’s next book, The Art of Lying, with a forward by JD Vance.
December 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Now that Republicans have stripped NPR and PBS of their federal funding, would love to see these networks stiffen their spines and start covering the Trump regime as the criminal, fascist operation it is.
December 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Not exactly a novel idea, but seeing that Trump’s opiate is his need for constant attention, what if everyone - including the media- simply ignored him?
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Would Rubio be taking this punitive action if European regulators were coming after Bluesky? Literally everything this administration does is political, corrupt, or both.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
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December 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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JD welcomes racists, Nazis to Republican Party.

Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/u...
Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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What a surprise. Witcoff made up a story about progress in negotiations. He and Trump should collaborate on a new book, The Art of the Lie.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Make Announcement With Hegseth in Florida www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Make Announcement With Hegseth in Florida
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December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What a surprise. Witcoff made up a story about progress in negotiations. He and Trump should collaborate on a new book, The Art of the Lie.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Make Announcement With Hegseth in Florida www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Make Announcement With Hegseth in Florida
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
JD welcomes racists, Nazis to Republican Party.

Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/u...
Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Greta, thrilled you have joined our Bluesky community. Look forward to your posts!
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Not going too far out on a limb to offer these 2026 predictions: Andrew Cuomo, George Santos, Rudy Giulliani, Eric Adams land jobs in the Trump administration.
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Do we really have three more years of this insanity? Living through this god-awful period of American/world history is like being on a deserted island and feeling no one is coming, at least not for three years.
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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What's really almost funny is how these self-styled individual-freedom warriors are really modern-day Puritans, wanting to impose their rigid lifestyle choices on everyone. Not to discredit Puritans, who at least were authentic in their religious fervor, cultivated virtue, and believed in community.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Do we really have three more years of this insanity? Living through this god-awful period of American/world history is like being on a deserted island and feeling no one is coming, at least not for three years.
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What's really almost funny is how these self-styled individual-freedom warriors are really modern-day Puritans, wanting to impose their rigid lifestyle choices on everyone. Not to discredit Puritans, who at least were authentic in their religious fervor, cultivated virtue, and believed in community.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A recent NPR nterview dramatized public health's failure to counter anti-vaxxers. A medical expert explained the insanity of RFK's curtailing regular Hepatitis B vaccinations. But to newborn parents she advised only: do your own research/consult your doctor. How about: give your baby the damn shots.
December 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Not going too far out on a limb to offer these 2026 predictions: Andrew Cuomo, George Santos, Rudy Giulliani, Eric Adams land jobs in the Trump administration.
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Any agreement to pause the Ukraine war MUST include: no bar of Ukraine's joining NATO; no reduction in its army; full provision of foreign troops to prevent further Russian invasions; full return of Ukrainians kidnapped by Russia. Without these elements, it is a sham treaty, period.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I don't see Musk or Medvedev calling for the dissolution of the Commonwealth of Independent States or the end of Moscow's influence over post-Soviet republics in the name of sovereignty.
This is so perfect. No one have any doubts at this point about what Elon Musk really represents.
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM