John Washington
@jwashing.bsky.social
Journalist and Translator.
Reporting for @azluminaria.org
Newsletter, short essays on books and politics: https://johnwashington.substack.com/
Latest book, The Case for Open Borders: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2199-the
Reporting for @azluminaria.org
Newsletter, short essays on books and politics: https://johnwashington.substack.com/
Latest book, The Case for Open Borders: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2199-the
Want some background reading to better understand the slow (but really not that slow) explosion of immigration detention capacity?
My latest newsletter, plus an update on my book in progress.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/reading-re...
My latest newsletter, plus an update on my book in progress.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/reading-re...
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Want some background reading to better understand the slow (but really not that slow) explosion of immigration detention capacity?
My latest newsletter, plus an update on my book in progress.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/reading-re...
My latest newsletter, plus an update on my book in progress.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/reading-re...
I never realized that when I stick my reporter’s notebook in my back pocket like this the pages flap down.
(Shot by a friend in Rio Negro, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)
(Shot by a friend in Rio Negro, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I never realized that when I stick my reporter’s notebook in my back pocket like this the pages flap down.
(Shot by a friend in Rio Negro, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)
(Shot by a friend in Rio Negro, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)
azluminaria.org/2025/10/07/a...
New jaguar sighting, bold new resolution from Tohono O'odham's San Xavier District:
The jaguar is “a guardian of the people and the natural world,” the resolution reads, “a sacred being with deep connections to O’odham stories and traditional beliefs.”
New jaguar sighting, bold new resolution from Tohono O'odham's San Xavier District:
The jaguar is “a guardian of the people and the natural world,” the resolution reads, “a sacred being with deep connections to O’odham stories and traditional beliefs.”
October 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
azluminaria.org/2025/10/07/a...
New jaguar sighting, bold new resolution from Tohono O'odham's San Xavier District:
The jaguar is “a guardian of the people and the natural world,” the resolution reads, “a sacred being with deep connections to O’odham stories and traditional beliefs.”
New jaguar sighting, bold new resolution from Tohono O'odham's San Xavier District:
The jaguar is “a guardian of the people and the natural world,” the resolution reads, “a sacred being with deep connections to O’odham stories and traditional beliefs.”
I'm writing a new book for @haymarketbooks.org, and I'm writing it fast, so help is most welcome.
More here: johnwashington.substack.com/p/how-to-clo...
More here: johnwashington.substack.com/p/how-to-clo...
September 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm writing a new book for @haymarketbooks.org, and I'm writing it fast, so help is most welcome.
More here: johnwashington.substack.com/p/how-to-clo...
More here: johnwashington.substack.com/p/how-to-clo...
I responded to @markskrikorian.bsky.social's review and misapprehension of my book, The Case for Open Borders.
My latest newsletter.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/case-count...
My latest newsletter.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/case-count...
July 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I responded to @markskrikorian.bsky.social's review and misapprehension of my book, The Case for Open Borders.
My latest newsletter.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/case-count...
My latest newsletter.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/case-count...
I wrote about the standoff in LA, what's pushed people into the streets, and how law enforcement is illegally shooting at protesters.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/la-and-the...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/la-and-the...
June 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I wrote about the standoff in LA, what's pushed people into the streets, and how law enforcement is illegally shooting at protesters.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/la-and-the...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/la-and-the...
Around 300 people showed for an anti-ICE rally in Tucson, outside a clandestine ICE office in Tucson.
June 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Around 300 people showed for an anti-ICE rally in Tucson, outside a clandestine ICE office in Tucson.
In my latest newsletter, I write about why Bukele and Trump have both ramped up attacks against the press and why journalists at @elfaro.net & @elfaroenglish.bsky.social have had to flee the country.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/fear-of-sp...
johnwashington.substack.com/p/fear-of-sp...
June 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In my latest newsletter, I write about why Bukele and Trump have both ramped up attacks against the press and why journalists at @elfaro.net & @elfaroenglish.bsky.social have had to flee the country.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/fear-of-sp...
johnwashington.substack.com/p/fear-of-sp...
Exclusive: video of Pima County Sheriff deputy saying he called Border Patrol as backup for a routine traffic stop.
The practice contradicts public stance of the department.
Read the full story @azluminaria.org
azluminaria.org/2025/05/15/p...
The practice contradicts public stance of the department.
Read the full story @azluminaria.org
azluminaria.org/2025/05/15/p...
May 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Exclusive: video of Pima County Sheriff deputy saying he called Border Patrol as backup for a routine traffic stop.
The practice contradicts public stance of the department.
Read the full story @azluminaria.org
azluminaria.org/2025/05/15/p...
The practice contradicts public stance of the department.
Read the full story @azluminaria.org
azluminaria.org/2025/05/15/p...
The department's own rules and regulations clearly state "Communications shall track department requests for Federal immigration authority assistance or response."
But when I filed a records request for this info, I was told the department was no longer tracking.
pimasheriff.org/application/...
But when I filed a records request for this info, I was told the department was no longer tracking.
pimasheriff.org/application/...
May 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The department's own rules and regulations clearly state "Communications shall track department requests for Federal immigration authority assistance or response."
But when I filed a records request for this info, I was told the department was no longer tracking.
pimasheriff.org/application/...
But when I filed a records request for this info, I was told the department was no longer tracking.
pimasheriff.org/application/...
In a previous 18-month period, when the Pima County Sheriff's Department was tracking calls to Border Patrol, they made 8 calls and turned over 16 people.
May 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In a previous 18-month period, when the Pima County Sheriff's Department was tracking calls to Border Patrol, they made 8 calls and turned over 16 people.
It’s been years since I’ve seen a turnout this massive in Tucson
May 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
It’s been years since I’ve seen a turnout this massive in Tucson
Here at MayDay rally at Southside Workers Center in Tucson
May 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Here at MayDay rally at Southside Workers Center in Tucson
Wrote about some books to help us understand this moment in history.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/making-sen...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/making-sen...
April 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Wrote about some books to help us understand this moment in history.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/making-sen...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/making-sen...
Tucson! Tomorrow we will be screening the new documentary about the Pima County jail.
Join us for the doc and a panel discussion.
A collaboration btwn @azluminaria.bsky.social and @azpm.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/death-behi...
Join us for the doc and a panel discussion.
A collaboration btwn @azluminaria.bsky.social and @azpm.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/death-behi...
March 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Tucson! Tomorrow we will be screening the new documentary about the Pima County jail.
Join us for the doc and a panel discussion.
A collaboration btwn @azluminaria.bsky.social and @azpm.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/death-behi...
Join us for the doc and a panel discussion.
A collaboration btwn @azluminaria.bsky.social and @azpm.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/death-behi...
Along with Hannah Cree of @azpm.bsky.social, I spent a year investigating this story about Pat, and how he got stuck in a cycle of mental health crisis and incarceration.
Read the story via @azluminaria.bsky.social azluminaria.org/2025/02/28/m...
or listen to it: originals.azpm.org/p/radio-buzz...
Read the story via @azluminaria.bsky.social azluminaria.org/2025/02/28/m...
or listen to it: originals.azpm.org/p/radio-buzz...
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Along with Hannah Cree of @azpm.bsky.social, I spent a year investigating this story about Pat, and how he got stuck in a cycle of mental health crisis and incarceration.
Read the story via @azluminaria.bsky.social azluminaria.org/2025/02/28/m...
or listen to it: originals.azpm.org/p/radio-buzz...
Read the story via @azluminaria.bsky.social azluminaria.org/2025/02/28/m...
or listen to it: originals.azpm.org/p/radio-buzz...
Watch my full documentary on the Pima County jail, plus wisdom from @jesspish.bsky.social, David Markson, and Rachel Aviv on Alice Munro.
My latest newsletter:
johnwashington.substack.com/p/new-jail-d...
My latest newsletter:
johnwashington.substack.com/p/new-jail-d...
January 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Watch my full documentary on the Pima County jail, plus wisdom from @jesspish.bsky.social, David Markson, and Rachel Aviv on Alice Munro.
My latest newsletter:
johnwashington.substack.com/p/new-jail-d...
My latest newsletter:
johnwashington.substack.com/p/new-jail-d...
Coming at you tonight, my first documentary, produced along with John DeSoto of @azpm.bsky.social
A hard look at the ongoing crisis in the Pima County jail.
Latest for @azluminaria.bsky.social
Airing on PBS at 9pm and available online after.
playpbs.azpm.org/show/death-b...
A hard look at the ongoing crisis in the Pima County jail.
Latest for @azluminaria.bsky.social
Airing on PBS at 9pm and available online after.
playpbs.azpm.org/show/death-b...
January 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Coming at you tonight, my first documentary, produced along with John DeSoto of @azpm.bsky.social
A hard look at the ongoing crisis in the Pima County jail.
Latest for @azluminaria.bsky.social
Airing on PBS at 9pm and available online after.
playpbs.azpm.org/show/death-b...
A hard look at the ongoing crisis in the Pima County jail.
Latest for @azluminaria.bsky.social
Airing on PBS at 9pm and available online after.
playpbs.azpm.org/show/death-b...
I talked to @jesspish.bsky.social about her crucial new book about sheriffs and their role in history, how poorly sheriffs run jails, and what to expect from them in the coming Trump admin.
azluminaria.org/2025/01/02/q...
azluminaria.org/2025/01/02/q...
January 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I talked to @jesspish.bsky.social about her crucial new book about sheriffs and their role in history, how poorly sheriffs run jails, and what to expect from them in the coming Trump admin.
azluminaria.org/2025/01/02/q...
azluminaria.org/2025/01/02/q...
The best books of 2024: a short essay on my year in reading.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
December 19, 2024 at 4:54 PM
The best books of 2024: a short essay on my year in reading.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
I take a hard look at the history of human smuggling, adding to my recent @nybooks.com review of @jasondeleon.bsky.social's Soldiers and Kings.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/coyotaje
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/coyotaje
November 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM
I take a hard look at the history of human smuggling, adding to my recent @nybooks.com review of @jasondeleon.bsky.social's Soldiers and Kings.
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/coyotaje
My latest newsletter: johnwashington.substack.com/p/coyotaje
On the Pascua Yaqui reservation near Tucson.
Reproductive rights seem to be what are drawing most people out to vote.
One woman, Francisca, told me she was here to cast her vote for reproductive rights.
As for the presidency, she said, “Es cómo decidir entre Burger King and McDonalds.”
Reproductive rights seem to be what are drawing most people out to vote.
One woman, Francisca, told me she was here to cast her vote for reproductive rights.
As for the presidency, she said, “Es cómo decidir entre Burger King and McDonalds.”
November 6, 2024 at 1:01 AM
On the Pascua Yaqui reservation near Tucson.
Reproductive rights seem to be what are drawing most people out to vote.
One woman, Francisca, told me she was here to cast her vote for reproductive rights.
As for the presidency, she said, “Es cómo decidir entre Burger King and McDonalds.”
Reproductive rights seem to be what are drawing most people out to vote.
One woman, Francisca, told me she was here to cast her vote for reproductive rights.
As for the presidency, she said, “Es cómo decidir entre Burger King and McDonalds.”
Some end-of-year book recs in my latest newsletter.
Including 4 upcoming immigration-related books I'm excited to read in 2024. Work from Jonathan Blitzer, Rachel Nolan, Lauren Markham, and Petra Molnar.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-is-...
Including 4 upcoming immigration-related books I'm excited to read in 2024. Work from Jonathan Blitzer, Rachel Nolan, Lauren Markham, and Petra Molnar.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-is-...
December 22, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Some end-of-year book recs in my latest newsletter.
Including 4 upcoming immigration-related books I'm excited to read in 2024. Work from Jonathan Blitzer, Rachel Nolan, Lauren Markham, and Petra Molnar.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-is-...
Including 4 upcoming immigration-related books I'm excited to read in 2024. Work from Jonathan Blitzer, Rachel Nolan, Lauren Markham, and Petra Molnar.
johnwashington.substack.com/p/a-year-is-...
Finally finished with add-ons to my desk, a long evolving project.
Particularly pleased with pencil cup/coffee cup shelf.
Particularly pleased with pencil cup/coffee cup shelf.
October 13, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Finally finished with add-ons to my desk, a long evolving project.
Particularly pleased with pencil cup/coffee cup shelf.
Particularly pleased with pencil cup/coffee cup shelf.
Ominous statement from CBP today, as they promise to "maximize the consequences" against migrants, especially in the context of... Texas.
September 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Ominous statement from CBP today, as they promise to "maximize the consequences" against migrants, especially in the context of... Texas.