Fred Ackerman
@fredackerman.bsky.social
Former photographer for The Wall Street Journal. Now based in Fort Lauderdale. fredackerman.net
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gramps is banged up this afternoon
December 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
gramps is banged up this afternoon
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Trump's eyes are closing and he's dozing off. But he still has enough in the tank to jerk awake every few seconds.
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Trump's eyes are closing and he's dozing off. But he still has enough in the tank to jerk awake every few seconds.
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
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I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
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"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
February 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
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🚨 Honored to join the Litigation Working Group to investigate Trump and Musk’s illegal efforts to dismantle our government from within.
Their attacks on federal agencies won’t go unchecked—we will hold them accountable.
Their attacks on federal agencies won’t go unchecked—we will hold them accountable.
February 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚨 Honored to join the Litigation Working Group to investigate Trump and Musk’s illegal efforts to dismantle our government from within.
Their attacks on federal agencies won’t go unchecked—we will hold them accountable.
Their attacks on federal agencies won’t go unchecked—we will hold them accountable.
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
February 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
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Parts of the South not used to winter weather were waking up on Friday to a mix of snow and sleet that has already closed schools and prompted officials to warn that travel may become next to impossible. Here's what to know.
Rare Winter Storm Sweeps Across the South, Dumping Ice and Snow
The storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday, dumping a mix of wintry precipitation from Oklahoma to Georgia.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Parts of the South not used to winter weather were waking up on Friday to a mix of snow and sleet that has already closed schools and prompted officials to warn that travel may become next to impossible. Here's what to know.
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While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.
January 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.
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Pete Hegseth attorney Tim Parlatore claims the woman who accused Hegseth of rape "told a lie," prompting CNN host Pamela Brown to point out that there's a difference between officials not pressing charges and an accuser lying.
December 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Pete Hegseth attorney Tim Parlatore claims the woman who accused Hegseth of rape "told a lie," prompting CNN host Pamela Brown to point out that there's a difference between officials not pressing charges and an accuser lying.
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Things are pretty tough right now, so here are cute pics of fmr President Obama hanging out with kids. 💙
December 10, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Things are pretty tough right now, so here are cute pics of fmr President Obama hanging out with kids. 💙
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This is what could have been.
Hope. Joy. Decency. Integrity.
Hope. Joy. Decency. Integrity.
December 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM
This is what could have been.
Hope. Joy. Decency. Integrity.
Hope. Joy. Decency. Integrity.
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It’s pathetic that Senator Jodi Ernst, a distinguished military veteran with service in the Iraq War, could be so easily bullied into supporting Fox host Pete Hegseth despite his opposition to women in the military and his obvious unfitness to lead toy soldiers, let alone the Department of Defense.
December 11, 2024 at 12:10 PM
It’s pathetic that Senator Jodi Ernst, a distinguished military veteran with service in the Iraq War, could be so easily bullied into supporting Fox host Pete Hegseth despite his opposition to women in the military and his obvious unfitness to lead toy soldiers, let alone the Department of Defense.
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The incomparable Rep. Jamie Raskin is just the person we need as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Nadler was right to step aside and avoid a fight he was bound to lose.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/u...
Nadler to Relinquish Democrats’ Top Judiciary Post, Bowing to Calls for Change
Democrats’ longtime leader on the panel faced a challenge from Representative Jamie Raskin, and pressure from colleagues who wanted a younger, more strategic figure at the helm.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM
The incomparable Rep. Jamie Raskin is just the person we need as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Nadler was right to step aside and avoid a fight he was bound to lose.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/u...
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I think the odds are pretty good that the nominations of Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel will ALL crash and burn.
December 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM
I think the odds are pretty good that the nominations of Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel will ALL crash and burn.
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If you’d told me on Jan 6th 2021 that the man responsible for that horrific attack would end up returning to the office he tried to steal that day, and that he’d do so after calling the attackers “heroes” & “hostages” he was going to pardon, I’d have thought you were out of your damn mind.
And yet…
And yet…
December 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM
If you’d told me on Jan 6th 2021 that the man responsible for that horrific attack would end up returning to the office he tried to steal that day, and that he’d do so after calling the attackers “heroes” & “hostages” he was going to pardon, I’d have thought you were out of your damn mind.
And yet…
And yet…
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As a veteran, I can tell you this: They have no f*cking idea of the backlash this would create. If they start taking away the promised benefits of people who are already depressed and pissed off 3/4 of the time...
taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...
taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...
A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn
Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.
taskandpurpose.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:17 PM
As a veteran, I can tell you this: They have no f*cking idea of the backlash this would create. If they start taking away the promised benefits of people who are already depressed and pissed off 3/4 of the time...
taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...
taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...
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Whatever the outcome, I wish everyone would drop any pretense that Pete Hegseth is fitting to lead our military men and women. They deserve so much better.
December 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Whatever the outcome, I wish everyone would drop any pretense that Pete Hegseth is fitting to lead our military men and women. They deserve so much better.
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Nothing says “lead the Pentagon” like mommy making phone calls for her very good boy.
December 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Nothing says “lead the Pentagon” like mommy making phone calls for her very good boy.
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I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
December 5, 2024 at 12:20 AM
I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
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pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
December 5, 2024 at 1:23 AM
pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....
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Hegseth is gonna withdraw.
Start the clock.
Start the clock.
December 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Hegseth is gonna withdraw.
Start the clock.
Start the clock.