Scott Priestle
@spriestle.bsky.social
Former sportswriter, still and always a fan of good sports and good writing. Husband, father, community activist, youth sports coach.
I became all-too-familiar with middlemen through PBMs. This article shows that the problem is wider and deeper than medication. prospect.org/2025/12/05/m...
Meet the Connectors - The American Prospect
Middlemen, our economy’s most shadowy characters, sit in between buyers and sellers and get rich in the process. It can even be a matter of life or death.
prospect.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I became all-too-familiar with middlemen through PBMs. This article shows that the problem is wider and deeper than medication. prospect.org/2025/12/05/m...
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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I love him. “The first time I caught up to [ICE], I could tell that they already knew who I was. They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I love him. “The first time I caught up to [ICE], I could tell that they already knew who I was. They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
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Signups are now open for the 2026 season. Students at all four schools should receive more information and a link to register. Reach out here or by email with any questions.
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Signups are now open for the 2026 season. Students at all four schools should receive more information and a link to register. Reach out here or by email with any questions.
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I honestly don’t know what to say anymore. It is overwhelmingly clear at this point that the Republican Party has sold its soul to protect a child rapist, led by wealthy ghouls who will never have enough.
There is only one war, now and forever, and it is the class war. There must be consequences.
There is only one war, now and forever, and it is the class war. There must be consequences.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I honestly don’t know what to say anymore. It is overwhelmingly clear at this point that the Republican Party has sold its soul to protect a child rapist, led by wealthy ghouls who will never have enough.
There is only one war, now and forever, and it is the class war. There must be consequences.
There is only one war, now and forever, and it is the class war. There must be consequences.
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Trump suing to starve 42 million people and doing everything he can to build a gold ballroom in honor of himself at the same time is kinda exactly what I expected, to be honest.
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Trump suing to starve 42 million people and doing everything he can to build a gold ballroom in honor of himself at the same time is kinda exactly what I expected, to be honest.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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All jokes aside, this is an incredible piece of analysis & the way it concludes by motioning to the growing phenomenon of RW billionaires buying & destroying anything that challenges their regime of unchecked profit & power should serve as a wake-up call to those of us still missing the thread.
October 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
All jokes aside, this is an incredible piece of analysis & the way it concludes by motioning to the growing phenomenon of RW billionaires buying & destroying anything that challenges their regime of unchecked profit & power should serve as a wake-up call to those of us still missing the thread.
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ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
South Shore Residents Return To Ransacked Apartments After ICE Raid: 'It Looks Like Hell'
A "now renting" sign outside touts granite countertops. Inside, residents are trying to make sense of the raid that made their already neglected building even worse.
blockclubchicago.org
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
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His brand of it is particularly garish but all authoritarianism is basically government by spoiled child. No capacity for or interest in any principles. People who are nice to me get treats, people who are mean to me get abuse. I get what I want or I cry and thrash. Embarrassing
President Trump warns an Australian reporter that he’s hurting Australia because he asked him about his business activity: You are hurting Australia very much right now. They want to get along with me. Your leader is coming to see me soon, I'm going to tell him about you.
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
His brand of it is particularly garish but all authoritarianism is basically government by spoiled child. No capacity for or interest in any principles. People who are nice to me get treats, people who are mean to me get abuse. I get what I want or I cry and thrash. Embarrassing
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Championing the legacy of “free speech” by trying to destroy anyone who doesn’t agree with him
In a Hitleresque speech, JD Vance says there can be no unity with the left and vows to use the government to dismantle non-profit NGOs and liberal civil society who he says promote violence and terrorism.
September 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Championing the legacy of “free speech” by trying to destroy anyone who doesn’t agree with him
Some Guys I saw in the minors or college who I thought would become stars. I still think D'Angelo Jimenez would have been a star if not for the car accident.
September 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Some Guys I saw in the minors or college who I thought would become stars. I still think D'Angelo Jimenez would have been a star if not for the car accident.
The most genuine, selfless dude I know. Proud to call Mitch a friend. youtu.be/ecj4TjE4zQs?...
Dedication: The Mitch Morris Story
YouTube video by Cincinnati Works
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August 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The most genuine, selfless dude I know. Proud to call Mitch a friend. youtu.be/ecj4TjE4zQs?...
After years of poor pitching and worse defense, the Reds are now strong in both areas ... and I don't know how I feel about it.
July 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
After years of poor pitching and worse defense, the Reds are now strong in both areas ... and I don't know how I feel about it.
Seems like a bet on their player development system based on the success of Tyson Lewis and, to a lesser extent, Sammy Stafura. If the Reds know how to develop young, toolsy shortstops, the system could be stacked in the very near future.
Here's @keithlaw.bsky.social on the Reds' pick www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
July 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Seems like a bet on their player development system based on the success of Tyson Lewis and, to a lesser extent, Sammy Stafura. If the Reds know how to develop young, toolsy shortstops, the system could be stacked in the very near future.
This was a timely reminder of why I wanted my kids to play sports and why I volunteer so much time to make it happen. There is much to learn beyond Ws and Ls. www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
What’s the best way to coach youth sports? We asked 3 former pros turned coaches
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This was a timely reminder of why I wanted my kids to play sports and why I volunteer so much time to make it happen. There is much to learn beyond Ws and Ls. www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
I need a @pitchingninja.bsky.social overlay gif of what Hunter Greene just did to Alex Verdugo. 💀
May 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I need a @pitchingninja.bsky.social overlay gif of what Hunter Greene just did to Alex Verdugo. 💀
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IDEA: Stop covering politics like its a fucking sporting event.
The GOP spending cuts don't provide an "opening" for Democrats to attack. They are either going to harm people or not. Journalism is supposed to be about informing people.
The GOP spending cuts don't provide an "opening" for Democrats to attack. They are either going to harm people or not. Journalism is supposed to be about informing people.
April 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
IDEA: Stop covering politics like its a fucking sporting event.
The GOP spending cuts don't provide an "opening" for Democrats to attack. They are either going to harm people or not. Journalism is supposed to be about informing people.
The GOP spending cuts don't provide an "opening" for Democrats to attack. They are either going to harm people or not. Journalism is supposed to be about informing people.
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the Signal fiasco is a good reminder that while these people are destructive, and cruel, and bigoted, and petty
they are also really, really stupid
they are also really, really stupid
March 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
the Signal fiasco is a good reminder that while these people are destructive, and cruel, and bigoted, and petty
they are also really, really stupid
they are also really, really stupid
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This illustrates "the cruelty is the point" possibly better than anything thus far.
BREAKING | Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks to help low-income families
Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks
Nonprofits first reported the freeze Tuesday
www.independent.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This illustrates "the cruelty is the point" possibly better than anything thus far.
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some helpful reminders:
-not all jews support israel
-criticizing israel is not the same as being antisemitic
-being pro-palestine does not equal being pro-hamas
-arresting someone for being pro-palestine is a violation of the first amendment
-violating someone’s first amendment rights is bad
-not all jews support israel
-criticizing israel is not the same as being antisemitic
-being pro-palestine does not equal being pro-hamas
-arresting someone for being pro-palestine is a violation of the first amendment
-violating someone’s first amendment rights is bad
March 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
some helpful reminders:
-not all jews support israel
-criticizing israel is not the same as being antisemitic
-being pro-palestine does not equal being pro-hamas
-arresting someone for being pro-palestine is a violation of the first amendment
-violating someone’s first amendment rights is bad
-not all jews support israel
-criticizing israel is not the same as being antisemitic
-being pro-palestine does not equal being pro-hamas
-arresting someone for being pro-palestine is a violation of the first amendment
-violating someone’s first amendment rights is bad
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Elon Is Stealing From You. This isn't complicated or clever. He bought the Oval Office to direct taxpayer cash into his own pockets. Scooby Doo villain level stuff.
#BREAKING: The U.S. Commerce Department is set to modify its Biden-era "Internet-for-All" program by allowing companies like Starlink to tap into federal funds intended for rural broadband build-out. Starlink could receive as much as $20 billion if the changes are approved. [WSJ, gift article]
Exclusive | Commerce to Overhaul ‘Internet for All’ Plan, Expanding Starlink Funding Prospects
The agency plans changes that will make Elon Musk’s satellite-internet service eligible for more rural broadband funding.
www.wsj.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Elon Is Stealing From You. This isn't complicated or clever. He bought the Oval Office to direct taxpayer cash into his own pockets. Scooby Doo villain level stuff.
I realize this is not a good time to ask for a public investment in *anything* given the state of our federal government, but man, our kids could really benefit from a stronger recreational sports scene. projectplay.org/news/2025/2/...
Project Play survey: Family spending on youth sports rises 46% over five years - Project Play
Participation in youth sports is getting more expensive – and there seems no end in sight. The average U.S. sports family spent $1,016 on their child’s primary sport in 2024, a 46% increase since 20...
projectplay.org
March 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I realize this is not a good time to ask for a public investment in *anything* given the state of our federal government, but man, our kids could really benefit from a stronger recreational sports scene. projectplay.org/news/2025/2/...
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I don’t know if it’s possible to quantify how much global influence and power this administration has willfully squandered in the past four weeks. It is a national security disaster.
February 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I don’t know if it’s possible to quantify how much global influence and power this administration has willfully squandered in the past four weeks. It is a national security disaster.