J. Mulkey
@jackieblue76.bsky.social
College journalism support staff, ex-pro news copy desk chief and way-back Pepperdine U. Graphic editor. John Jay and William Wilberforce fan. Armchair American founding history buff, with a bit of Civil war interest on the side.
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2025 Headline of the Year nominee (February)
December 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
2025 Headline of the Year nominee (February)
A favorite nontraditional wreath at Colonial Williamsburg today for this armchair history nerd. (Good thing I layered up for the snow shower and 16 degree temps). Rats collect things for their nests that years later can be a treasure trove of information for archaeologists.
December 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A favorite nontraditional wreath at Colonial Williamsburg today for this armchair history nerd. (Good thing I layered up for the snow shower and 16 degree temps). Rats collect things for their nests that years later can be a treasure trove of information for archaeologists.
13-year-old aspiring journalist from the other side of the county covers El Camino College football games and finds a welcome.
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13-year-old aspiring sports journalist from Lancaster covers El Camino College football games - El Camino College The Union
Crouching on one knee in the back of the end zone on Featherstone Field, gripping his black GoPro, Wesley Turner is determined to capture all the action of the El Camino Warriors football team — no ma...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
13-year-old aspiring journalist from the other side of the county covers El Camino College football games and finds a welcome.
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apnews.com/article/news... lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
apnews.com/article/news... lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Proof of life post in a too-quiet year for me: Latest and upcoming nonfiction and fiction reading in a quick snapshot.
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Proof of life post in a too-quiet year for me: Latest and upcoming nonfiction and fiction reading in a quick snapshot.
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Nov. 26, 1775: Alexander Hamilton is distressed by a raid in which a patriot mob wrecked and looted the print shop of loyalist publisher James Rivington in New York. “I am fully sensible how dangerous and pernicious Rivington’s press has been, and how detestable the character of the man is… 1/3
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Nov. 26, 1775: Alexander Hamilton is distressed by a raid in which a patriot mob wrecked and looted the print shop of loyalist publisher James Rivington in New York. “I am fully sensible how dangerous and pernicious Rivington’s press has been, and how detestable the character of the man is… 1/3
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Nov. 23, 1775: Isaac Sears and his band of 20 Connecticut horsemen enter New York City to go after the printer and publisher James Rivington. Cheered on by a patriotic crowd, the Sons of Liberty storm the office of Rivington's Gazetteer on Hanover Square and wreck the place. 1/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Nov. 23, 1775: Isaac Sears and his band of 20 Connecticut horsemen enter New York City to go after the printer and publisher James Rivington. Cheered on by a patriotic crowd, the Sons of Liberty storm the office of Rivington's Gazetteer on Hanover Square and wreck the place. 1/5
I have a ghost of an idea in which the ghosts of George Washington, John Adams and maybe James Garfield visit the president when the bells toll one o’clock in the early hours of Christmas.
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I have a ghost of an idea in which the ghosts of George Washington, John Adams and maybe James Garfield visit the president when the bells toll one o’clock in the early hours of Christmas.
Would John Adams care to comment?
NEW: Just the President calling for the execution of his political opponents.
Watch absolutely zero front pages cover this tomorrow.
Watch absolutely zero front pages cover this tomorrow.
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Would John Adams care to comment?
I think we can guess what the title will be when that reporter writes an autobiography someday! Journalists should monetize that insult with fund-raising T-shirts or the like. Sigh.
November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I think we can guess what the title will be when that reporter writes an autobiography someday! Journalists should monetize that insult with fund-raising T-shirts or the like. Sigh.
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Who stands there and hears a female colleague called "Piggy" to her face and doesn't say anything?
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Who stands there and hears a female colleague called "Piggy" to her face and doesn't say anything?
Proof of life post in a quick snapshot of my latest reading: I’ve heard 3 of these authors speak at one time or another (can you guess which one I haven’t heard?!).“Spymistress” is a novel for young readers based on the story of a courageous woman whose grave I’ve visited (photo below).
October 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Proof of life post in a quick snapshot of my latest reading: I’ve heard 3 of these authors speak at one time or another (can you guess which one I haven’t heard?!).“Spymistress” is a novel for young readers based on the story of a courageous woman whose grave I’ve visited (photo below).
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I am so looking forward to watching this new Ken Burns series on the American Revolution!
(This New York Times article is unlocked)
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(This New York Times article is unlocked)
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Can Ken Burns Win the American Revolution?
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October 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I am so looking forward to watching this new Ken Burns series on the American Revolution!
(This New York Times article is unlocked)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/a...
(This New York Times article is unlocked)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/a...
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Thinking a lot about how little we focus on public virtue when we teach the Revolution and Constitution. Or maybe it's just me. But like, public virtue was one of theeeee founding principles
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thinking a lot about how little we focus on public virtue when we teach the Revolution and Constitution. Or maybe it's just me. But like, public virtue was one of theeeee founding principles
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The President of the United States.
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
Trump's Truth Social account just posted this AI video of him flying a fighter jet that reads "King Trump."
AI Trump is wearing a crown while he dumps shit on protesters. He's such a pathetic little man.
AI Trump is wearing a crown while he dumps shit on protesters. He's such a pathetic little man.
October 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The President of the United States.
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
Time to watch “Mr. Smith …” again?
October 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Time to watch “Mr. Smith …” again?
When you talk about articles, Article I is my favorite.
September 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When you talk about articles, Article I is my favorite.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” — Matt. 5:43-45a
September 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” — Matt. 5:43-45a
My next T-shirt is on order.
September 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My next T-shirt is on order.
Jumping to conclusions is a popular sport, but patience can be wise: “Truth will ultimately prevail where pains is taken to bring it to light." — GEORGE WASHINGTON to Charles M. Thruston, Aug. 10, 1794
September 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Jumping to conclusions is a popular sport, but patience can be wise: “Truth will ultimately prevail where pains is taken to bring it to light." — GEORGE WASHINGTON to Charles M. Thruston, Aug. 10, 1794
Why not change the name to Department of Offense? That should please all sides.
September 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Why not change the name to Department of Offense? That should please all sides.
End-of-summer reading, new, classic and used. The first two have different purposes yet are often complementary. (There’s a lot of philosophy of government packed in these!) The third is the second book I’ve read on pre-Rev War turmoil in my 1700s ancestral turf. Cheerio.
August 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
End-of-summer reading, new, classic and used. The first two have different purposes yet are often complementary. (There’s a lot of philosophy of government packed in these!) The third is the second book I’ve read on pre-Rev War turmoil in my 1700s ancestral turf. Cheerio.
“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” — Me on Day 4 of my gritty war against fruit flies. It seems that I have finally turned the tide. (Apologies to Gen. Washington for borrowing words from his letter to Gen. Philip Schuyler.)
July 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” — Me on Day 4 of my gritty war against fruit flies. It seems that I have finally turned the tide. (Apologies to Gen. Washington for borrowing words from his letter to Gen. Philip Schuyler.)
I fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.” — Me, facing stubborn fruit flies that refuse to surrender to conventional weapons even as many of their comrades fall on the field of battle. (Apologies to the great Gen. Nathanael Greene)
July 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.” — Me, facing stubborn fruit flies that refuse to surrender to conventional weapons even as many of their comrades fall on the field of battle. (Apologies to the great Gen. Nathanael Greene)
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#OTD 250 years ago, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief, General George #Washington, appeared before the NY Provincial Congress and declared his intention to give up power after the Revolutionary War.
#thread
#thread
The Reintroduction of George Washington
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June 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#OTD 250 years ago, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief, General George #Washington, appeared before the NY Provincial Congress and declared his intention to give up power after the Revolutionary War.
#thread
#thread