James (Jay) Woods
@jhwoods.bsky.social
Former high school English teacher living in the woods near Holland, MI. Love my family, friends, colleagues, students, books, the outdoors, and my teams.
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
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Jeffrey Goldberg thinking he was being pranked and then realizing he was actually just in the war plans group chat is such a good microcosm of how it feels to be alive right now, everything seems fake until you realize it’s actually real and incredibly stupid
March 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Jeffrey Goldberg thinking he was being pranked and then realizing he was actually just in the war plans group chat is such a good microcosm of how it feels to be alive right now, everything seems fake until you realize it’s actually real and incredibly stupid
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Opinion | I am a Republican because I believe in traditional family values. Here's why I support a government run by two men who between them have 19 children by 8 different women.
March 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Opinion | I am a Republican because I believe in traditional family values. Here's why I support a government run by two men who between them have 19 children by 8 different women.
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It is impossible to capture how catastrophic Trump’s recent moves and statements are for US defense contractors—this will have a huge trickle-down industrial effect given supply chains and subcontractors.
March 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It is impossible to capture how catastrophic Trump’s recent moves and statements are for US defense contractors—this will have a huge trickle-down industrial effect given supply chains and subcontractors.
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Bridge Takeover this coming Friday. Would be happy if you could join us. Bring a friend.
#grandrapids
#indivisiblegreatergrandrapids
#grandrapids
#indivisiblegreatergrandrapids
March 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bridge Takeover this coming Friday. Would be happy if you could join us. Bring a friend.
#grandrapids
#indivisiblegreatergrandrapids
#grandrapids
#indivisiblegreatergrandrapids
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Why all the Trump injunctions, Ms. Leavitt? It’s really not hard to grasp.
March 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Why all the Trump injunctions, Ms. Leavitt? It’s really not hard to grasp.
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"they're harming the good government pupperinos" could activate like 50 million people if it gets into the wider media sphere
TSA Says Its Credit Cards for Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Are Cut Off
The statement follows an alleged internal email which said requests for dog food and vet visits had been put on hold.
The statement follows an alleged internal email which said requests for dog food and vet visits had been put on hold.
TSA Says Its Credit Cards for Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Are Cut Off
The statement follows an alleged internal email which said requests for dog food and vet visits had been put on hold.
www.404media.co
March 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"they're harming the good government pupperinos" could activate like 50 million people if it gets into the wider media sphere
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Yes, Trump has turned a blind eye to Putin's continued invasion and killings. But Biden turned a blind eye to Zelensky not wearing a suit.
March 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yes, Trump has turned a blind eye to Putin's continued invasion and killings. But Biden turned a blind eye to Zelensky not wearing a suit.
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What better way to combat antisemitism than by stripping funds from a university with the highest percentages of Jewish undergraduates of any school in the Ivy League?
March 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What better way to combat antisemitism than by stripping funds from a university with the highest percentages of Jewish undergraduates of any school in the Ivy League?
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Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States
March 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States
A++ Ready for prime time.
Had not heard Denver's Mayor speak.
How do people feel about him?
How do people feel about him?
Johnston delivers opening statement during 'sanctuary city' hearing
YouTube video by 9NEWS
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A++ Ready for prime time.
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Helpful graphic:
March 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Helpful graphic:
Beautiful piece from @slate.bsky.social and @annagibbs.bsky.social on toilets, and what America continues to misunderstand about them. Funniest number two metaphor I've ever read in about the 5th paragraph. 💩💩💩https://slate.com/technology/2025/02/toilets-low-flow-trump-environment-cost-savings.html
In the 1990s, They Were So Bad People Didn’t Want Them for Free. Now They’re a Miracle. Can America Catch Up?
It's time to flush a dated idea about low-flow toilets.
slate.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Beautiful piece from @slate.bsky.social and @annagibbs.bsky.social on toilets, and what America continues to misunderstand about them. Funniest number two metaphor I've ever read in about the 5th paragraph. 💩💩💩https://slate.com/technology/2025/02/toilets-low-flow-trump-environment-cost-savings.html
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Russia, Russia, Russia.
EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
February 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Russia, Russia, Russia.
Stooges trying to make fun of Zelensky, not reporters. I'd take Zelensky over every guy in that room. Weakest people in the US climbing all over themselves trying to hug Trump.
Actual question from reporter: "Why don't you wear a suit?"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: "I will wear costume after this war will finish."
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: "I will wear costume after this war will finish."
February 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Stooges trying to make fun of Zelensky, not reporters. I'd take Zelensky over every guy in that room. Weakest people in the US climbing all over themselves trying to hug Trump.
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If so, hard to blame him. He was making the deal to mollify Trump and Trump made it very clear he wasn't really going to be mollified, so why sign?
Zelensky has reportedly left the White House without signing the minerals deal. The agreement appears to be canceled.
February 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If so, hard to blame him. He was making the deal to mollify Trump and Trump made it very clear he wasn't really going to be mollified, so why sign?
Zelensky has already faced Putin down. He isn't having these two chumps telling him how things are going to be! JD trying to get him to say "Thanks King!" It's NOT happening. www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
Video: Trump, Zelensky and Vance Argue Over Ukraine War
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance scolded President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during a meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, claiming he was not grateful enough for U.S. aid.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Zelensky has already faced Putin down. He isn't having these two chumps telling him how things are going to be! JD trying to get him to say "Thanks King!" It's NOT happening. www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
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Exactly right
Crockett: "Down in Alabama, who's broke. Down in Louisiana, who's broke. I can go through pretty much the entire south and tell you that they're broke and rely on a lot of welfare from the government. To be perfectly honest, it is tax dollars from these big blue states...we're in the find out phase"
February 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Exactly right
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Times have been tough in this Ohio town since they closed the old cancer factory. So when Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Big Balls announced major cuts to cancer research funding, they finally had something to cheer about. But now the woke mob wants to take all that away.
February 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Times have been tough in this Ohio town since they closed the old cancer factory. So when Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Big Balls announced major cuts to cancer research funding, they finally had something to cheer about. But now the woke mob wants to take all that away.
Best and most hopeful analysis I’ve seen yet regarding the horror show that is the current administration.
February 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Best and most hopeful analysis I’ve seen yet regarding the horror show that is the current administration.
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A huge part of Michigan history. I’m sure many of us have Amway family stories to tell.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
www.theatlantic.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A huge part of Michigan history. I’m sure many of us have Amway family stories to tell.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Hey @mcuban.bsky.social. What the heck? I see Dallas getting better right away (as Luka has been injured), but in the long run? Perhaps another move is coming? www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
Luka Dončić traded to Lakers from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster deal: Sources
The stunning move sends Dončić, a five-time NBA All-Star, to one of the league’s top markets to compete alongside LeBron James.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hey @mcuban.bsky.social. What the heck? I see Dallas getting better right away (as Luka has been injured), but in the long run? Perhaps another move is coming? www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...
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Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
And Trump failed to take any responsibility for this or suggest what he would do to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Someone should ask Mayor Pete about this.
To review, the FAA administrator was forced out because of a business vendetta of Elon Musk’s, Trump froze the hiring of new ATCs despite staff shortages, Musk launched an underhanded attempt to hollow out the whole federal workforce, and then the first US airliner crashed in 16 years.
January 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
And Trump failed to take any responsibility for this or suggest what he would do to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Someone should ask Mayor Pete about this.