Robert McClure
@journalistmcclure.bsky.social
Veteran journalist. Pulitzer finalist. Co-founder @InvestigateWest. Chair, Society of Environmental Journalists Editorial Advisory Board. Board member, Washington Coalition for Open Government.
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Eric Trump's "Under Siege," his book about triumphing over the adversity of "raids on his childhood home" of Mar-a-Lago, "cold" court rooms and leading a "multibillion-dollar empire at thirty-three years old," gets a nice promotion from his father, the president, on Air Force One.
October 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Eric Trump's "Under Siege," his book about triumphing over the adversity of "raids on his childhood home" of Mar-a-Lago, "cold" court rooms and leading a "multibillion-dollar empire at thirty-three years old," gets a nice promotion from his father, the president, on Air Force One.
This @brennancenter.org webinar on Corruption in America starts in 15 minutes. Should be a worthwhile program. calendar.app.google/Wn4QKwsb2q2M...
Corruption in America (Brennan Center) — Invitation via Google Calendar
calendar.app.google
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This @brennancenter.org webinar on Corruption in America starts in 15 minutes. Should be a worthwhile program. calendar.app.google/Wn4QKwsb2q2M...
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@npr.org's Tom Bowman: "I've held my Pentagon press pass for 28 years....Did I as a reporter solicit information? Of course. It's called journalism: finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says."
Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
www.npr.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
@npr.org's Tom Bowman: "I've held my Pentagon press pass for 28 years....Did I as a reporter solicit information? Of course. It's called journalism: finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says."
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Do you work for the federal government in Washington state? KUOW wants to hear from you. (If your work involves environment/energy/climate here, *I* want to hear from you.)
Here’s how you can privately share messages and materials with KUOW’s newsroom.
Send your secure news tips to KUOW journalists
If you have sensitive information on a story affecting Western Washingtonians, we want to hear from you. Here's how to get in touch.
www.kuow.org
January 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Do you work for the federal government in Washington state? KUOW wants to hear from you. (If your work involves environment/energy/climate here, *I* want to hear from you.)
For journalists and other citizens interested in accountability reporting at the state level and non-profit journalism (two of my passions), I’m excited about the upcoming inaugural Collier Prize Symposium for State Government Accountability on Nov. 13. www.jou.ufl.edu/collier-priz...
2025 Collier Prize Symposium
Our first event, the Collier Prize Showcase, happens Feb. 13 in Gainesville. It will be live-streamed as well, and you can register to attend in person or virtually.
www.jou.ufl.edu
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
For journalists and other citizens interested in accountability reporting at the state level and non-profit journalism (two of my passions), I’m excited about the upcoming inaugural Collier Prize Symposium for State Government Accountability on Nov. 13. www.jou.ufl.edu/collier-priz...
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"This morning Medford District BLM excluded the public & the press from attending auction of the 'Take a Chance' old-growth timber sale located in the Cascade Mtns of s Oregon. Federal agencies are now handing over our forests to the timber industry behind locked doors. (from K-S Wild)
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"This morning Medford District BLM excluded the public & the press from attending auction of the 'Take a Chance' old-growth timber sale located in the Cascade Mtns of s Oregon. Federal agencies are now handing over our forests to the timber industry behind locked doors. (from K-S Wild)
Following up on my recent InvestigateWest story on Seattle's tree canopy, I'll be on KUOW's Soundside program today in the noon hour. 94.9 FM or KUOW-dot-org. Here’s my advance of the City Council deliberations. Tune in to find out where the council came down on this issue. bit.ly/3KoucER
Seattle developers cutting trees faster under protection law
Mayor Harrell promised law would get Seattle “back on track,” but new street-tree planting data raises doubts
www.investigatewest.org
September 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Following up on my recent InvestigateWest story on Seattle's tree canopy, I'll be on KUOW's Soundside program today in the noon hour. 94.9 FM or KUOW-dot-org. Here’s my advance of the City Council deliberations. Tune in to find out where the council came down on this issue. bit.ly/3KoucER
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TikTok could soon be under MAGA billionaires' corporate control.
For more like this:
www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell/
www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell/
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www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell/
www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell/
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
TikTok could soon be under MAGA billionaires' corporate control.
For more like this:
www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell/
www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell/
For more like this:
www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell/
www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell/
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“There’s a rumor that there is no Tylenol in Cuba and there is no autism”, says Trump.
This is false.
This is false.
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
“There’s a rumor that there is no Tylenol in Cuba and there is no autism”, says Trump.
This is false.
This is false.
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"We do not yet fully understand why this decision was made and we will be meeting in Cascade PBS executives and management in the coming days to discuss the impact on our union members and the reasoning behinds these decisions," the Pacific NW Newspaper Guild said about the layoffs.
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"We do not yet fully understand why this decision was made and we will be meeting in Cascade PBS executives and management in the coming days to discuss the impact on our union members and the reasoning behinds these decisions," the Pacific NW Newspaper Guild said about the layoffs.
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A dark day for Northwest journalism: @cascadepbs.bsky.social is axing the @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social, laying off 17 people, per internal memo obtained by @kuow.org.
Cascade PBS got ~10% of its budget from Corp. for Public Broadcasting. Unclear why its whole newsroom had to be axed.
Cascade PBS got ~10% of its budget from Corp. for Public Broadcasting. Unclear why its whole newsroom had to be axed.
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A dark day for Northwest journalism: @cascadepbs.bsky.social is axing the @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social, laying off 17 people, per internal memo obtained by @kuow.org.
Cascade PBS got ~10% of its budget from Corp. for Public Broadcasting. Unclear why its whole newsroom had to be axed.
Cascade PBS got ~10% of its budget from Corp. for Public Broadcasting. Unclear why its whole newsroom had to be axed.
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In a statement, the Pacific NW Newspaper Guild said they're
"deeply disappointed that Cascade PBS is choosing to eliminate its newsroom and lay off of its reporters at a time when we need good, thoughtful journalism more than ever." (Ctd)
"deeply disappointed that Cascade PBS is choosing to eliminate its newsroom and lay off of its reporters at a time when we need good, thoughtful journalism more than ever." (Ctd)
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In a statement, the Pacific NW Newspaper Guild said they're
"deeply disappointed that Cascade PBS is choosing to eliminate its newsroom and lay off of its reporters at a time when we need good, thoughtful journalism more than ever." (Ctd)
"deeply disappointed that Cascade PBS is choosing to eliminate its newsroom and lay off of its reporters at a time when we need good, thoughtful journalism more than ever." (Ctd)
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BREAKING: Cascade PBS, which operates the website Crosscut, is laying off 19 people, reportedly including its entire news staff. In an email to staff, CEO Rob Dunlop blamed federal cuts, saying the nonprofit is "winding down our longform, written journalism."
September 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
BREAKING: Cascade PBS, which operates the website Crosscut, is laying off 19 people, reportedly including its entire news staff. In an email to staff, CEO Rob Dunlop blamed federal cuts, saying the nonprofit is "winding down our longform, written journalism."
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🚨Developing:
What just happened to Peter Stinson , a decorated veteran and peaceful organizer - should alarm everyone who believes in democracy. This is a direct attack on dissent.
@meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @douglaslucas.bsky.social @laurajedeed.bsky.social
What just happened to Peter Stinson , a decorated veteran and peaceful organizer - should alarm everyone who believes in democracy. This is a direct attack on dissent.
@meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @douglaslucas.bsky.social @laurajedeed.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🚨Developing:
What just happened to Peter Stinson , a decorated veteran and peaceful organizer - should alarm everyone who believes in democracy. This is a direct attack on dissent.
@meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @douglaslucas.bsky.social @laurajedeed.bsky.social
What just happened to Peter Stinson , a decorated veteran and peaceful organizer - should alarm everyone who believes in democracy. This is a direct attack on dissent.
@meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @douglaslucas.bsky.social @laurajedeed.bsky.social
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“In my home, the America I love, the America I’ve written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.” — Bruce Springsteen
Land of Hope and Dreams
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
May 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
“In my home, the America I love, the America I’ve written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.” — Bruce Springsteen
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Planting trees helps to create healthy neighborhoods. They reduce summer temperatures and increase climate resiliency. They reduce stormwater runoff and help reduce air pollution. Along streets they help reduce traffic speeds and encourage people to get out and walk. They provide habitat for birds
What a beautiful sunny day here in Kansas City! The perfect day for tree planting with Rev. Kelly Demo and Bridging the Gap, a local Kansas City environmental organization!
#westmoot25 #westmoot #tolkien #intothewest
#westmoot25 #westmoot #tolkien #intothewest
May 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Planting trees helps to create healthy neighborhoods. They reduce summer temperatures and increase climate resiliency. They reduce stormwater runoff and help reduce air pollution. Along streets they help reduce traffic speeds and encourage people to get out and walk. They provide habitat for birds
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May 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Alms also cites an authoritative Inspector General report revealing that just 0.3% of old-age, survivor and disability payments are classified as “improper payments.” Includes all manner of glitches, like leaving off a signature. Way <0.3% is actual fraud, the IG reports. oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploa...
oig.ssa.gov
May 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Alms also cites an authoritative Inspector General report revealing that just 0.3% of old-age, survivor and disability payments are classified as “improper payments.” Includes all manner of glitches, like leaving off a signature. Way <0.3% is actual fraud, the IG reports. oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploa...
But, but, but: Putting the security measures into place *has* had an effect, a markedly negative one for senior citizens. The slowdown in retirement processing, Alms reports, translates to more than 140 K unprocessed retirement claims that are more than 60 days old. www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...
DOGE went looking for phone fraud at SSA — and found almost none
Since SSA installed new anti-fraud checks on claims made over the phone, only two claims out of over 110,000 were found to likely be fraudulent, according to internal documents obtained by Nextgov/FCW...
www.nextgov.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
But, but, but: Putting the security measures into place *has* had an effect, a markedly negative one for senior citizens. The slowdown in retirement processing, Alms reports, translates to more than 140 K unprocessed retirement claims that are more than 60 days old. www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...
Important new reporting by Natalie Alms of @nextgovernment.bsky.social totally takes down DOGE-trumpeted claims about fraud at Social Security. Only 2 out of ~110,000 phone claims to SSA under newly DOGE-enhanced security measures were fraudulent. That’s .000018%. www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...
DOGE went looking for phone fraud at SSA — and found almost none
Since SSA installed new anti-fraud checks on claims made over the phone, only two claims out of over 110,000 were found to likely be fraudulent, according to internal documents obtained by Nextgov/FCW...
www.nextgov.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Important new reporting by Natalie Alms of @nextgovernment.bsky.social totally takes down DOGE-trumpeted claims about fraud at Social Security. Only 2 out of ~110,000 phone claims to SSA under newly DOGE-enhanced security measures were fraudulent. That’s .000018%. www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...
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UPDATE on Congressman Thanedar’s Articles of Impeachment from the Mayday Congressional Ops Team:
@citizensimpeachment.com
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@thanedar.house.gov
@citizensimpeachment.com
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@thanedar.house.gov
May 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
UPDATE on Congressman Thanedar’s Articles of Impeachment from the Mayday Congressional Ops Team:
@citizensimpeachment.com
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@thanedar.house.gov
@citizensimpeachment.com
@jessicadenson07.bsky.social
@thanedar.house.gov
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Upcoming new volunteer meetup chats with our organizer, Peter. For anybody looking to get actively involved in Camp Mayday (vs. attending, which is awesome too!!!).
4/21 1pm ET
4/22 4pm
4/23 9:30am
4/24 6:30pm
4/25 Noon
meet.google.com/nsf-zofs-kdv
4/21 1pm ET
4/22 4pm
4/23 9:30am
4/24 6:30pm
4/25 Noon
meet.google.com/nsf-zofs-kdv
April 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Upcoming new volunteer meetup chats with our organizer, Peter. For anybody looking to get actively involved in Camp Mayday (vs. attending, which is awesome too!!!).
4/21 1pm ET
4/22 4pm
4/23 9:30am
4/24 6:30pm
4/25 Noon
meet.google.com/nsf-zofs-kdv
4/21 1pm ET
4/22 4pm
4/23 9:30am
4/24 6:30pm
4/25 Noon
meet.google.com/nsf-zofs-kdv
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Here are some versions of the schedule that are easier to read. Thank you Bruce!
@maydaymovementusa.bsky.social
Mayday Schedule of Events (graphic version PDF):
limewire.com/d/sHuUJ#R9b7...
Mayday Schedule of Events (text version PDF):
limewire.com/d/HVIzR#PEaA...
More at:
maydaymovementusa.org
Mayday Schedule of Events (graphic version PDF):
limewire.com/d/sHuUJ#R9b7...
Mayday Schedule of Events (text version PDF):
limewire.com/d/HVIzR#PEaA...
More at:
maydaymovementusa.org
April 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Here are some versions of the schedule that are easier to read. Thank you Bruce!