Mary Shanklin
@maryshanklin.bsky.social
Hunting backstories. Adjunct journalism instructor at UCF. Author of American Castle, The Notorious Legacy of Mar-a-Lago (Diversion Books; New York, NY).
Trump and Epstein partying to Rhythm of a Dancer at Mar-a-Lago in Chapter 15 of my American Castle book. Someone wearing a pink tie.
American Castle | Book by Mary Shanklin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
American Castle | Book by Mary Shanklin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
American Castle
The unvarnished history of America's most notorious palace and its American queenMoments before the Roaring Twenties sunk into the Great Depression...
www.simonandschuster.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Trump and Epstein partying to Rhythm of a Dancer at Mar-a-Lago in Chapter 15 of my American Castle book. Someone wearing a pink tie.
American Castle | Book by Mary Shanklin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
American Castle | Book by Mary Shanklin | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
Editorial: Intimidation won't make the Sentinel back down on Hope Florida story
It’s one thing to boot reporters you don’t like fm your press conference but Desantis wants a cease and desist against @orlandosentinel.com reporter Jeff Schweers. @poynterinstitute.bsky.social @ire.org
It’s one thing to boot reporters you don’t like fm your press conference but Desantis wants a cease and desist against @orlandosentinel.com reporter Jeff Schweers. @poynterinstitute.bsky.social @ire.org
June 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Editorial: Intimidation won't make the Sentinel back down on Hope Florida story
It’s one thing to boot reporters you don’t like fm your press conference but Desantis wants a cease and desist against @orlandosentinel.com reporter Jeff Schweers. @poynterinstitute.bsky.social @ire.org
It’s one thing to boot reporters you don’t like fm your press conference but Desantis wants a cease and desist against @orlandosentinel.com reporter Jeff Schweers. @poynterinstitute.bsky.social @ire.org
And for the news reporter in you.
Extra! Extra! Couple honors grandparents' wedding 50 years later by marrying in #Florida newsroom just like they did. www.tcpalm.com/story/news/l...
Extra! Extra! Couple honors grandparents' wedding 50 years later by marrying at TCPalm
The bridegroom's grandparents were married on the same day in 1975 at the former The Stuart News pressroom, where his grandfather worked.
www.tcpalm.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
And for the news reporter in you.
Per the Smithsonian's new presidential directive, please know how the Institution inadvertently influenced Trump's purchase of Mar-a-Lago. Details include a rare example of the Smithsonian reneging on an agreement. @historyrage.bsky.social @nenetexassun.bsky.social @timetellerspodcast.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Per the Smithsonian's new presidential directive, please know how the Institution inadvertently influenced Trump's purchase of Mar-a-Lago. Details include a rare example of the Smithsonian reneging on an agreement. @historyrage.bsky.social @nenetexassun.bsky.social @timetellerspodcast.bsky.social
Missing the 538. What gives w ABC. 😰
We are hiring a pre-doc at Stanford to work on (among other things) a project called Public Pulse, which will provide reports on public opinion in the US, and potentially fill the void of things like 538. Please share with your undergrads. iriss.stanford.edu/predoc/2025-...
2025–26 Faculty Research Projects | Institute for Research in the Social Sciences
iriss.stanford.edu
March 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Missing the 538. What gives w ABC. 😰
I am so excited to moderate an event - hosted by the Mark Twain House - on 3/20 featuring Fiona Davis talking about her compelling new book, The Stolen Queen. Please join us. marktwainhouse.org/event/the-st...
THE STOLEN QUEEN with Fiona Davis (Virtual) - Mark Twain House
Part of our Voices of Today Series “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." -Mark Twa...
marktwainhouse.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I am so excited to moderate an event - hosted by the Mark Twain House - on 3/20 featuring Fiona Davis talking about her compelling new book, The Stolen Queen. Please join us. marktwainhouse.org/event/the-st...
Shamed by author friends for lacking a website, I've cobbled together the Mar-a-Lago Diaries, giving context to our "Second White House." Entry #1: Marjorie Merriweather Post's daughters' boredom with what's now the center of the free world. Thanks for taking a look. maralagodiaries.wordpress.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Shamed by author friends for lacking a website, I've cobbled together the Mar-a-Lago Diaries, giving context to our "Second White House." Entry #1: Marjorie Merriweather Post's daughters' boredom with what's now the center of the free world. Thanks for taking a look. maralagodiaries.wordpress.com
Kudos to Texas Tribune writer T.L. Langford for uncovering how an 11-year-old ward of the state died in a movie theater - systemic failings.
Foster child death linked to state-contracted home prompts criminal investigation
The Greenville-based treatment center has closed after the death of an 11-year-old boy the day before Thanksgiving.
www.texastribune.org
February 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Kudos to Texas Tribune writer T.L. Langford for uncovering how an 11-year-old ward of the state died in a movie theater - systemic failings.
Reposted by Mary Shanklin
DOJ moves to throw out cases against Mar-a-Lago valet, property manager tied to Trump classified document prosecution
DOJ moves to throw out cases against Mar-a-Lago valet, property manager tied to Trump classified document prosecution
Without an explanation, the DOJ asked an appeals court to end its challenge against a prior decision to throw out its prosecution of valet Walt Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira.
nypost.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
DOJ moves to throw out cases against Mar-a-Lago valet, property manager tied to Trump classified document prosecution
This story of dismantling the federal government needs to be told.
I'm a @motherjones.com reporter looking to speak with federal employees who received the "Fork in the Road" memo yesterday. Please talk to me about the chaos & fear in your departments. Anonymity can be provided.
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
January 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This story of dismantling the federal government needs to be told.
Reposted by Mary Shanklin
I'm a @motherjones.com reporter looking to speak with federal employees who received the "Fork in the Road" memo yesterday. Please talk to me about the chaos & fear in your departments. Anonymity can be provided.
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
January 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm a @motherjones.com reporter looking to speak with federal employees who received the "Fork in the Road" memo yesterday. Please talk to me about the chaos & fear in your departments. Anonymity can be provided.
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
Email me at avesoulis@cir.org. Signal me at abbyvesoulis[dot]09
Reposted by Mary Shanklin
Column: Gov. DeSastrous' pick to be the new #Florida AG is his chief of staff... who's been in a two-year legal fight to hide his cell phone records from the public. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/28/u... via @scottmaxwell.bsky.social
Scoott Maxwell: Florida’s new AG has a history of hiding public records
James Uthmeier is a political operative who has been fighting in court for 2 years to hide public records connected to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard
www.orlandosentinel.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Column: Gov. DeSastrous' pick to be the new #Florida AG is his chief of staff... who's been in a two-year legal fight to hide his cell phone records from the public. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/28/u... via @scottmaxwell.bsky.social
Pass the queso, please.
Mar-a-Lago hires 136 new foreign workers as Trump seeks immigration crackdown
Mar-a-Lago hires 136 new foreign workers as Trump seeks immigration crackdown
Mar-a-Lago hired more than 100 foreign workers last year as Donald Trump promises to restrict immigration and round up undocumented migrants for deportation.The presumptive Republican presidential…
www.rawstory.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Pass the queso, please.
CNN - cuts 200 tv staffers. Looks to hire digital media staff.
“the company announced that it would eliminate about 200 jobs focused on CNN’s traditional TV operations, and add about the same number for new digital roles …CNN is aiming to hire 100 of those people …” - NYT
“the company announced that it would eliminate about 200 jobs focused on CNN’s traditional TV operations, and add about the same number for new digital roles …CNN is aiming to hire 100 of those people …” - NYT
January 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
CNN - cuts 200 tv staffers. Looks to hire digital media staff.
“the company announced that it would eliminate about 200 jobs focused on CNN’s traditional TV operations, and add about the same number for new digital roles …CNN is aiming to hire 100 of those people …” - NYT
“the company announced that it would eliminate about 200 jobs focused on CNN’s traditional TV operations, and add about the same number for new digital roles …CNN is aiming to hire 100 of those people …” - NYT
Tommy Ziegler - oldest man on death row in Florida - may get another chance at the age of 80.
“The original judge also behaved inappropriately, the lawyers say, getting a doctor to prescribe Valium to a holdout juror, who only then voted to convict.” - Orlando Sentinel
“The original judge also behaved inappropriately, the lawyers say, getting a doctor to prescribe Valium to a holdout juror, who only then voted to convict.” - Orlando Sentinel
DNA proves wrong man held in 1975 Winter Garden murders, lawyers say
After 48 years on death row, Tommy Zeigler finally has succeeded in his battle for testing. The results could mark a breakthrough in his case if State Attorney Monique Worrell supports his quest.
www.orlandosentinel.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Tommy Ziegler - oldest man on death row in Florida - may get another chance at the age of 80.
“The original judge also behaved inappropriately, the lawyers say, getting a doctor to prescribe Valium to a holdout juror, who only then voted to convict.” - Orlando Sentinel
“The original judge also behaved inappropriately, the lawyers say, getting a doctor to prescribe Valium to a holdout juror, who only then voted to convict.” - Orlando Sentinel
Friend of a friend’s place in Tallahassee, Florida where pool enclosures are built to withstand hurricanes….
….but not snow.
….but not snow.
January 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Friend of a friend’s place in Tallahassee, Florida where pool enclosures are built to withstand hurricanes….
….but not snow.
….but not snow.
Reposted by Mary Shanklin
Sunday afternoons are a GREAT time to catch up on the "Welcome to #Florida!" podcast. In recent episodes we've explored Criteria Studios, Mr. Rogers at Rollins College, FL poets & the St. Johns RIver. Dive in! www.buzzsprout.com/1169570
Welcome to Florida
Best selling author, award winning reporter and Florida native Craig Pittman is joined by radio personality and Florida transplant Chadd Scott to discuss the state's history, people, politics, environ...
www.buzzsprout.com
January 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Sunday afternoons are a GREAT time to catch up on the "Welcome to #Florida!" podcast. In recent episodes we've explored Criteria Studios, Mr. Rogers at Rollins College, FL poets & the St. Johns RIver. Dive in! www.buzzsprout.com/1169570
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Too late now but maybe my publisher should have titled my book about Mar-a-Lago: The New White House.
bit.ly/3WrX3eN
Too late now but maybe my publisher should have titled my book about Mar-a-Lago: The New White House.
bit.ly/3WrX3eN
American Castle
The unvarnished history of America's most notorious palace and its American queenMoments before the Roaring Twenties sunk into the Great Depression...
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January 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Too late now but maybe my publisher should have titled my book about Mar-a-Lago: The New White House.
bit.ly/3WrX3eN
Too late now but maybe my publisher should have titled my book about Mar-a-Lago: The New White House.
bit.ly/3WrX3eN
Inauguration irony:
On this day in ‘69 (OK, technically yesterday), Interior Secretary Stu Udall accepted Mar-a-Lago as a National Historic Site - paving the way for it to belong to all Americans as part of the National Park Service. No kidding.
On this day in ‘69 (OK, technically yesterday), Interior Secretary Stu Udall accepted Mar-a-Lago as a National Historic Site - paving the way for it to belong to all Americans as part of the National Park Service. No kidding.
January 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Inauguration irony:
On this day in ‘69 (OK, technically yesterday), Interior Secretary Stu Udall accepted Mar-a-Lago as a National Historic Site - paving the way for it to belong to all Americans as part of the National Park Service. No kidding.
On this day in ‘69 (OK, technically yesterday), Interior Secretary Stu Udall accepted Mar-a-Lago as a National Historic Site - paving the way for it to belong to all Americans as part of the National Park Service. No kidding.
Think Ill have some Uncle Nearling, watch Blue Velvet and toast to the man who invented a villain like Frank.
January 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Think Ill have some Uncle Nearling, watch Blue Velvet and toast to the man who invented a villain like Frank.
Guliani’s pomeranian Vinny, feeling newly relieved at Mar-a-Lago.
January 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Guliani’s pomeranian Vinny, feeling newly relieved at Mar-a-Lago.
Remember when we were so excited about LA hosting the ‘28 Olympics?
I still have hope.
olympics.com/ioc/news/la2...
I still have hope.
olympics.com/ioc/news/la2...
olympics.com
January 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Remember when we were so excited about LA hosting the ‘28 Olympics?
I still have hope.
olympics.com/ioc/news/la2...
I still have hope.
olympics.com/ioc/news/la2...
No match for projectile metal.
First endangered #Florida panther death of 2025 was killed by vehicle in Collier County. In 2024, 36 panthers were found dead, 29 due to vehicles. winknews.com/2025/01/13/1...
1st reported Florida Panther death of 2025, killed by vehicle in Collier
A vehicle in Collier County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida Panther, marking the first death recorded in 2025.
winknews.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
No match for projectile metal.
Trying to start ‘25 bold w a Hipcamp trip, only to be ditched.
Fm property owner:
“I sold my property and no longer a hip camp. I have refunded you. Sorry for inconvenience”
Fm property owner:
“I sold my property and no longer a hip camp. I have refunded you. Sorry for inconvenience”
January 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Trying to start ‘25 bold w a Hipcamp trip, only to be ditched.
Fm property owner:
“I sold my property and no longer a hip camp. I have refunded you. Sorry for inconvenience”
Fm property owner:
“I sold my property and no longer a hip camp. I have refunded you. Sorry for inconvenience”