Ben Brasch
@benbrasch.bsky.social
Reporter at The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) and Communications vice chair for @postguild.bsky.social — but mostly other things
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What's new in our story, news-wise, is that Bushart's attorney told us for the first time that he's planning to sue; the city's police chief disputed the county sheriff's justification for the arrest; and (big scoop alert) Bushart told us about the wings and margaritas.
October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What's new in our story, news-wise, is that Bushart's attorney told us for the first time that he's planning to sue; the city's police chief disputed the county sheriff's justification for the arrest; and (big scoop alert) Bushart told us about the wings and margaritas.
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Bushart probably owes his release in part to excellent, persistent coverage of the case by several local Tennessee news outlets, plus this great deep dive by @lilianasegura.bsky.social @theintercept.com, which was in turn picked up by @brianstelter.bsky.social: theintercept.com/2025/10/23/c...
The Absurd Prosecution of a Man Who Posted a Charlie Kirk Meme
Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since.
theintercept.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bushart probably owes his release in part to excellent, persistent coverage of the case by several local Tennessee news outlets, plus this great deep dive by @lilianasegura.bsky.social @theintercept.com, which was in turn picked up by @brianstelter.bsky.social: theintercept.com/2025/10/23/c...
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Larry Bushart, 61, spent over a month in jail over a liberal meme he posted on Facebook. He celebrated his freedom by eating wings, drinking margaritas — and posting a bunch more liberal memes on Facebook. Heart of a true boomer poster.
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A retired policeman posted a Charlie Kirk meme. He spent a month in jail.
The 61-year-old Tennessee man plans to sue after authorities dropped charges over a political Facebook post. Free-speech advocates say it’s a symptom of a wider crackdown.
wapo.st
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Larry Bushart, 61, spent over a month in jail over a liberal meme he posted on Facebook. He celebrated his freedom by eating wings, drinking margaritas — and posting a bunch more liberal memes on Facebook. Heart of a true boomer poster.
Gift link: wapo.st/4qwXqSJ w/ @benbrasch.bsky.social
Gift link: wapo.st/4qwXqSJ w/ @benbrasch.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing!
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thank you for sharing!
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The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.
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The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
I thank @cprattmedia.bsky.social because this story wouldn’t exist without her; may we all work with someone so skilled who cares so much about the right stuff. Shoutout to the Post Reports team, including the absolutely brilliant @thomasuylu.bsky.social and @arielplotnick.bsky.social.
September 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I thank @cprattmedia.bsky.social because this story wouldn’t exist without her; may we all work with someone so skilled who cares so much about the right stuff. Shoutout to the Post Reports team, including the absolutely brilliant @thomasuylu.bsky.social and @arielplotnick.bsky.social.