c. jonathan scriven
@cjscriven.bsky.social
Teach politics and I.R. at the Washington Adventist University Honors College (Takoma Park, MD). DC is home. Lived in France for 13 years. Sports, politics, & coffee. What else is there?
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If you don't think undocumented immigrants deserve due process your issue is not with Democrats or 'liberals', it is with the U.S. Constitution.
Yes I do.
{Sigh}
Yes I do.
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Yes I do.
Do political science profs have to explain to their students that, for most of American history, it was actually borderline unthinkable that elected officials and their spokespersons would constantly talk like trashy reality show contestants?
After calling Schumer a "Palestinian," Leavitt refers to "Gavin Newscum." So she's just ripping off her boss's smears now.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Yes I do.
{Sigh}
Yes I do.
{Sigh}
Yes I do.
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Imagine if Dems in the Senate hadn't caved. The House wouldn't be in session rn, the discharge petition wouldn't be signed, people wouldn't have SNAP, govt workers would be RIF'd & the GOP would have some decent talking points. But also online rage addicts would be happier! YMMV!
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Rather than banter (is that the right word) with randos here and other places online, I just put some thoughts down over at Medium. As usual, my self-impossed 2200 character limit applies.
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This is Dunkirk, not Appomattox: why Democrats need to focus on the upside of the Shutdown deal
A lot of liberals are furious that a group of Democratic senators agreed to re-open the government. I should know — they’ve been attacking…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Rather than banter (is that the right word) with randos here and other places online, I just put some thoughts down over at Medium. As usual, my self-impossed 2200 character limit applies.
medium.com/@jonathanscr...
medium.com/@jonathanscr...
This didn't end up quite the way Judge Pirro thought, me thinks.
Jeanine Pirro bragging in August that she just arrested Sandwich Guy and was going to teach him a lesson in court.
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This didn't end up quite the way Judge Pirro thought, me thinks.
Press: Speaker Johnson, what is your response to yesterday election results?
Speaker Johnson: I didn't see the results; this isn't really my lane.
Speaker Johnson: I didn't see the results; this isn't really my lane.
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Press: Speaker Johnson, what is your response to yesterday election results?
Speaker Johnson: I didn't see the results; this isn't really my lane.
Speaker Johnson: I didn't see the results; this isn't really my lane.
A very quick post about Trump and The Great Gatsby.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A very quick post about Trump and The Great Gatsby.
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Too bad for Mariners. Great night for Jays.
Love Ohtani, but Dodgers need to go down!
Love Ohtani, but Dodgers need to go down!
October 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Too bad for Mariners. Great night for Jays.
Love Ohtani, but Dodgers need to go down!
Love Ohtani, but Dodgers need to go down!
Yikes.
I co-wrote Trump’s first anti-terrorism plan in 2017-18. He’s not trying to stop “left-wing” terrorism. He is staging it.
His troop deployments are a false flag — meant to provoke a response in order to justify harsh crackdowns.
This is now very obvious.
His troop deployments are a false flag — meant to provoke a response in order to justify harsh crackdowns.
This is now very obvious.
October 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Yikes.
Great timing. I just landed in Paris.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday after less than a month in the job, stunning the country and deepening the political uncertainty that has gripped Paris as it confronts serious financial challenges.
Prime minister of France resigns hours after naming new government
Sébastien Lecornu, a former defense minister, was in the job less than a month. He was appointed after a no-confidence vote toppled his predecessor.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Great timing. I just landed in Paris.
Brilliant Idea!
Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
September 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Brilliant Idea!
Reposted by c. jonathan scriven
It being Constitution Day and all, it was a good time to have a bit of a refresher for our students and community. Had fun moderating this discussion.
September 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It being Constitution Day and all, it was a good time to have a bit of a refresher for our students and community. Had fun moderating this discussion.
You have my attention.
Washington Capitals’ new third jersey fully integrates DC flag for first time in team history russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/09/16/w...
Washington Capitals’ new third jersey fully integrates DC flag for first time in team history
The Washington Capitals introduced two new design elements into their branding when they released their third jersey on Monday. The red, white,…
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September 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
You have my attention.
My attempt to frame the complex legacy of Charlie Kirk (in under 2200 characters).
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Charlie Kirk’s Complex Legacy
It is easy to forget that multiple things can be true at the same time. The horrific killing of Charlie Kirk is a reminder. He was a…
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September 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My attempt to frame the complex legacy of Charlie Kirk (in under 2200 characters).
jonathanscriven.medium.com/charlie-kirk...
jonathanscriven.medium.com/charlie-kirk...
September 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
There should be a pitch clock on performances of the National Anthem.
September 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
There should be a pitch clock on performances of the National Anthem.
Well that was one crazy @orioles.com ending. I was actually at the @baysoxofficial.bsky.social game, so missed it.
September 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Well that was one crazy @orioles.com ending. I was actually at the @baysoxofficial.bsky.social game, so missed it.
August 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
You know what, this honest self reflection by @shadihamid.bsky.social is both refreshing...and really good.
"The lure of the strongman might be compelling — even I found myself compelled — but that’s all the more reason to resist it," @shadihamid.bsky.social writes.
"Our gut can deceive us. Sometimes it is better to wait."
"Our gut can deceive us. Sometimes it is better to wait."
Opinion | My gut instinct on Trump’s D.C. power grab was wrong
The allure of the president’s crackdown on crime in the District tests our democratic society.
wapo.st
August 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
You know what, this honest self reflection by @shadihamid.bsky.social is both refreshing...and really good.
My university (Maryland suburbs) is taking new first year students to DC tomorrow to see sites, etc. Several students have asked if they can be excused because they are afraid to go downtown. They are not afraid of crime, they are afraid of our federal government.
Just get that message out there!!
Just get that message out there!!
August 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
My university (Maryland suburbs) is taking new first year students to DC tomorrow to see sites, etc. Several students have asked if they can be excused because they are afraid to go downtown. They are not afraid of crime, they are afraid of our federal government.
Just get that message out there!!
Just get that message out there!!
That one was wild. How many times did Sox have based loaded in the final few innings but get no runs?
The Orioles beat the Red Sox, 4-3, in 11 innings. They have won three straight series
August 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
That one was wild. How many times did Sox have based loaded in the final few innings but get no runs?
Look, I don't love that we're in "hey, the young prospects look pretty" mode at this point in the season -- a lot more was expected from this year. But...hey, the young prospects look pretty good.
#Orioles
@afkostka.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
#Orioles
@afkostka.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Look, I don't love that we're in "hey, the young prospects look pretty" mode at this point in the season -- a lot more was expected from this year. But...hey, the young prospects look pretty good.
#Orioles
@afkostka.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
#Orioles
@afkostka.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com