Julie Farnam
@juliefarnam.bsky.social
Firestarter extraordinaire and author
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This is what integrity looks like. I’m disappointed more @housedemocrats.bsky.social aren’t supporting @gluesenkampperez.house.gov rebuke of @chuygarcia.house.gov. Actions like his are what make Americans distrust their govt. Dirty politics has no place in democracy. www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/p...
Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’ | CNN Politics
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said Sunday that “election subversion is wrong no matter who’s doing it,” as she criticized Democratic Rep. Chuy García over the timing of his decision to retire, which me...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This is what integrity looks like. I’m disappointed more @housedemocrats.bsky.social aren’t supporting @gluesenkampperez.house.gov rebuke of @chuygarcia.house.gov. Actions like his are what make Americans distrust their govt. Dirty politics has no place in democracy. www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/p...
The headline of this @politico.com article is misleading. It’s not that @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social doesn’t support the bill, as implied, but you have to get four paragraphs in to understand why he’s delaying this bill (namely that Rep Lawler wants the notoriety). www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Jeffries stalls effort to restore federal workers’ bargaining rights
Reps. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) were poised to sign a discharge petition to force a floor vote before the House minority leader stepped in.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The headline of this @politico.com article is misleading. It’s not that @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social doesn’t support the bill, as implied, but you have to get four paragraphs in to understand why he’s delaying this bill (namely that Rep Lawler wants the notoriety). www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
She walks the same and that’s the evidence Blaze has?! Oh, that’s proof that’ll hold up in court. Good lord. I hope she sues for defamation and puts them out of business. www.theblaze.com/news/former-...
Former Capitol Police officer a forensic match for Jan. 6 pipe bomber, sources say | Blaze Media
A computer program that compared the bomb suspect’s gait to that of Shauni Kerkhoff produced a 94% match.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
She walks the same and that’s the evidence Blaze has?! Oh, that’s proof that’ll hold up in court. Good lord. I hope she sues for defamation and puts them out of business. www.theblaze.com/news/former-...
Very good and interesting analysis of Virginia’s election this past week.
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Virginia’s blue wave was real but not as big as it looked. Here are the numbers.
The Democratic vote was up, but a big part of the election story was how much the Republican vote was down. That magnified the Democratic wave and made it look bigger.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Very good and interesting analysis of Virginia’s election this past week.
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The #Democrats are in a position where they must win this #shutdown fight or risk further damaging their reputation. They are fighting for extending healthcare subsidies that they put a sunset date on in the first place.
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All or Nothing
Why the Democrats Need to Win This Shutdown Fight
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October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #Democrats are in a position where they must win this #shutdown fight or risk further damaging their reputation. They are fighting for extending healthcare subsidies that they put a sunset date on in the first place.
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Thinking of all the federal employees and contractors not getting paid today. You’ve been through the ringer this year and there’s still more to endure, but you’ll make it through this, too. ♥️
October 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thinking of all the federal employees and contractors not getting paid today. You’ve been through the ringer this year and there’s still more to endure, but you’ll make it through this, too. ♥️
This shutdown will hurt Dems more than help. The FY ends on the same day every year—where was the leadership and negotiations before now? Look at how Dems are communicating right now vs. Rs. Fed employees have been abused enough this yr and contractors don’t get back pay. Pass the CR.
September 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This shutdown will hurt Dems more than help. The FY ends on the same day every year—where was the leadership and negotiations before now? Look at how Dems are communicating right now vs. Rs. Fed employees have been abused enough this yr and contractors don’t get back pay. Pass the CR.
Oh, Loudermilk can try to rewrite the history of #January6th, but he will fail. People like myself, like @libradunn1.bsky.social, like @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social won’t stop speaking the truth about that day and the truth will triumph over the lies Loudermilk peddles.
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How House Republicans plan to rewrite history of Jan. 6
A new GOP-led panel could tear open raw wounds from the Capitol's most violent day.
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September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Oh, Loudermilk can try to rewrite the history of #January6th, but he will fail. People like myself, like @libradunn1.bsky.social, like @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social won’t stop speaking the truth about that day and the truth will triumph over the lies Loudermilk peddles.
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Democrats' silence isn't just political self-destruction, it's green lighting dictatorship. Their failure to lead, speak up, or strategize is ripping our democracy apart.
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A Dem or a Dictator
Why Voters Are Choosing the Latter
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September 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Democrats' silence isn't just political self-destruction, it's green lighting dictatorship. Their failure to lead, speak up, or strategize is ripping our democracy apart.
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@ericswalwell.bsky.social: “Did you ever tell the attorney general that Donald Trump’s name was in the Epstein files?”
#KashPatel: “Why don’t you try spelling it out, using the alphabet?”
Huh? Was the congressman using numerics to ask the question? Interpretive dance?
What’s Patel hiding?
#KashPatel: “Why don’t you try spelling it out, using the alphabet?”
Huh? Was the congressman using numerics to ask the question? Interpretive dance?
What’s Patel hiding?
September 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@ericswalwell.bsky.social: “Did you ever tell the attorney general that Donald Trump’s name was in the Epstein files?”
#KashPatel: “Why don’t you try spelling it out, using the alphabet?”
Huh? Was the congressman using numerics to ask the question? Interpretive dance?
What’s Patel hiding?
#KashPatel: “Why don’t you try spelling it out, using the alphabet?”
Huh? Was the congressman using numerics to ask the question? Interpretive dance?
What’s Patel hiding?
Section 230 has been a hot topic over the past week. This section of law limits the liability social media companies have for content on their platforms. The right is singing a different tune lately when it comes to reforming the law. firestartercollective.substack.com/p/a-change-o...
A Change of Tune for Section 230 Reform
On Meet the Press recently, Senator Lindsey Graham said something interesting.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Section 230 has been a hot topic over the past week. This section of law limits the liability social media companies have for content on their platforms. The right is singing a different tune lately when it comes to reforming the law. firestartercollective.substack.com/p/a-change-o...
Again I'm writing about political violence. When I was at the Capitol Police, my team helped to investigate over 20K threats against Congress. As we saw yesterday, the threat of politically-motivated violence continues. Read my latest on Substack. firestartercollective.substack.com/p/reflecting...
Reflecting (Again) on the Political Violence Plaguing the United States
Political violence isn’t something new.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Again I'm writing about political violence. When I was at the Capitol Police, my team helped to investigate over 20K threats against Congress. As we saw yesterday, the threat of politically-motivated violence continues. Read my latest on Substack. firestartercollective.substack.com/p/reflecting...
Here’s your friendly reminder that Rep Barry Loudermilk, who is heading up this new #january6th committee, is the same guy who gave tours to insurrectionists. So much for credibility…
September 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Here’s your friendly reminder that Rep Barry Loudermilk, who is heading up this new #january6th committee, is the same guy who gave tours to insurrectionists. So much for credibility…
This foster kitten wants to be held all the time, so my daughter put him in a little purse (with a slipper inside so it’s cushy and soft) and carries him around.
August 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This foster kitten wants to be held all the time, so my daughter put him in a little purse (with a slipper inside so it’s cushy and soft) and carries him around.
Because, as a Democrat, I'm still annoyed at the way @arlingtondems.bsky.social handled the sign debacle. When we fail ourselves, we fail the people. Read my latest on Substack about how #Democrats continue to fail at communications and strategy.
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A Sign, a Scandal, and the Mishandling of Issues: How Democrats Continue to Fail at Communications and Strategy
There was quite the scandal here in Arlington, Virginia, late last week.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Because, as a Democrat, I'm still annoyed at the way @arlingtondems.bsky.social handled the sign debacle. When we fail ourselves, we fail the people. Read my latest on Substack about how #Democrats continue to fail at communications and strategy.
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Thank you to President Trump for restoring order to those crime-ridden areas of DC like…the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Boy did I feel unsafe sipping on $25 cocktails in that beautifully manicured courtyard until Trump came along. Authoritarianism: pairs well with a G&T. #makedcsafeagain
August 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Thank you to President Trump for restoring order to those crime-ridden areas of DC like…the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Boy did I feel unsafe sipping on $25 cocktails in that beautifully manicured courtyard until Trump came along. Authoritarianism: pairs well with a G&T. #makedcsafeagain
There are people in @arlingtondems.bsky.social leadership roles IN THIS PICTURE! Where was the outrage in the moment? Dems have no credibility rn and instances like this are blaring examples of their lack of leadership and direction, and their acceptance of extremism on the left. #blueMAGA
August 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
There are people in @arlingtondems.bsky.social leadership roles IN THIS PICTURE! Where was the outrage in the moment? Dems have no credibility rn and instances like this are blaring examples of their lack of leadership and direction, and their acceptance of extremism on the left. #blueMAGA
Remember when #winsomeearlesears went to an NRA conference in TX days after Uvalde? She didn’t care about kids then but now she comes to @arlingtonva.us to promote “protecting our girls?” Don’t be fooled—she’s again supporting hate. She’s a joke now and will be a loser in November.
August 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Remember when #winsomeearlesears went to an NRA conference in TX days after Uvalde? She didn’t care about kids then but now she comes to @arlingtonva.us to promote “protecting our girls?” Don’t be fooled—she’s again supporting hate. She’s a joke now and will be a loser in November.
Trumpism was always going to die from within. But what really is driving the Epstein scandal? There are many Republicans out there who have been waiting for a moment when Trump is vulnerable. If his followers lose faith, they will seize the opportunity. open.substack.com/pub/firestar...
Power and Promises
What’s Driving the Epstein Scandal?
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July 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Trumpism was always going to die from within. But what really is driving the Epstein scandal? There are many Republicans out there who have been waiting for a moment when Trump is vulnerable. If his followers lose faith, they will seize the opportunity. open.substack.com/pub/firestar...
Hoping everyone has a fun and relaxing 4th.
July 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hoping everyone has a fun and relaxing 4th.
Listen to my latest interview on Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf. Always a pleasure talking to Gary (and talking about politics!). @igpublishing.bsky.social
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Julie Farnam Returns
Podcast Episode · Gary Shapiro’s From The Bookshelf · 06/26/2025 · 58m
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June 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Listen to my latest interview on Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf. Always a pleasure talking to Gary (and talking about politics!). @igpublishing.bsky.social
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My latest on Substack. The United States is at its weakest because of the assault on federal employees, national security leadership with questionable integrity and experience, and the politicization of our military. open.substack.com/pub/firestar...
Our Enemies Are Watching…
…With Glee
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June 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My latest on Substack. The United States is at its weakest because of the assault on federal employees, national security leadership with questionable integrity and experience, and the politicization of our military. open.substack.com/pub/firestar...
The Dock C. Bracy Center, an organization committed to the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression, is hosting a virtual event discussing the immigration issues currently shaping our country. Register at this link:
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Let’s Talk Series: At the Crossroads: Immigration Today
Speaker: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) Tuesday, June 10, 2025Boston, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation today announces its second Le...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Dock C. Bracy Center, an organization committed to the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression, is hosting a virtual event discussing the immigration issues currently shaping our country. Register at this link:
www.dcbcenter.org/post/let-s-t...
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This interview is worth the watch. I saw it yesterday. Where are we as a country when Tucker Carlson is the voice of reason?
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Tucker Carlson accuses Ted Cruz of knowing nothing about Iran
The viral interview comes as the U.S. stands on the precipice of direct engagement in another major conflagration in the Middle East.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This interview is worth the watch. I saw it yesterday. Where are we as a country when Tucker Carlson is the voice of reason?
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When politicians foster a climate of violent political rhetoric, the result is what we saw this past weekend in Minnesota. Read my latest on Substack.
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We Reap What We Sow
Political violence is inevitable when politicians champion violent rhetoric
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June 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
When politicians foster a climate of violent political rhetoric, the result is what we saw this past weekend in Minnesota. Read my latest on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/firestar...
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