Mick Rhodes
@mickrhodes.bsky.social
Dad, journalist, songwriter, musician, tacos, traveler
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New single, "The Vessel," out now! Please share far and wide. More info at mickrhodes.com.
The Vessel
YouTube video by Mick Rhodes and the Hard Eight
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New single, "The Vessel," out now! Please share far and wide. More info at mickrhodes.com.
New single, "The Vessel," out now! Please share far and wide. More info at mickrhodes.com.
The Vessel
YouTube video by Mick Rhodes and the Hard Eight
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New single, "The Vessel," out now! Please share far and wide. More info at mickrhodes.com.
Reposted by Mick Rhodes
Posting this to reserve my spot at Mar-a-Gitmo for when the disappearings really ramp up
April 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Posting this to reserve my spot at Mar-a-Gitmo for when the disappearings really ramp up
"Trump has repeatedly claimed “free speech is back.” The truth is only certain kinds of free speech are “back”: the kind the administration approves of. Speaking up against what U.N. human rights experts and Amnesty International have deemed a genocide in Gaza? That's “anti-Israel.” Not allowed."
Free speech in the crosshairs, even in Claremont | Claremont COURIER
“The First Amendment has guaranteed the right to free speech — even some extreme enough to be called hate speech — since 1791. It’s bedrock America. For a good 234 years, it’s always been an essential...
claremont-courier.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Trump has repeatedly claimed “free speech is back.” The truth is only certain kinds of free speech are “back”: the kind the administration approves of. Speaking up against what U.N. human rights experts and Amnesty International have deemed a genocide in Gaza? That's “anti-Israel.” Not allowed."
"Trump and his fascist toadies are in a big rush to recalibrate America to a simpler time (for white folks), specifically to pre-Brown v. Board of Education 1953. That’s the sweet spot for swell Americans like his trusted advisor Stephen 'America is for Americans and Americans only' Miller."
Laughing in the face of absurdity | Claremont COURIER
“I gotta hand it to the Trump administration: they’re getting results. We’re overwhelmed. The ‘flood the zone’ ‘muzzle velocity’ upending of American institutions, traditions, and norms outlined clear...
claremont-courier.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"Trump and his fascist toadies are in a big rush to recalibrate America to a simpler time (for white folks), specifically to pre-Brown v. Board of Education 1953. That’s the sweet spot for swell Americans like his trusted advisor Stephen 'America is for Americans and Americans only' Miller."
“I’m a big fan of democracy, and as such, tuned to President Trump’s 13-hour address to a joint session of Congress. As expected, it was rife with chest pounding, game show pizazz, racist asides, and outright lies. Y’know, the usual.” My column from last week’s Claremont Courier.
It’s time for some Good Trouble | Claremont COURIER
“I’m a big fan of democracy, and as such, tuned to President Trump’s 13-hour address to a joint session of Congress. As expected, it was rife with chest pounding, game show pizazz (“You’ve been accept...
claremont-courier.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“I’m a big fan of democracy, and as such, tuned to President Trump’s 13-hour address to a joint session of Congress. As expected, it was rife with chest pounding, game show pizazz, racist asides, and outright lies. Y’know, the usual.” My column from last week’s Claremont Courier.
"Denmark knows we’re a prize, and, considering our current management — a self-appointed 'king' consolidating power in the executive branch, disdain for science, education, history, and the media — I for one vote to approve the sale. Let’s be Danish!" My column from this week's Claremont Courier.
Kaliførnia dreamin’ | Claremont COURIER
“If ever there were a state best positioned to resist the Trump administration, it’s California. Famously, we are the fifth largest economy in the world. With that kind of outsized productivity and ec...
claremont-courier.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"Denmark knows we’re a prize, and, considering our current management — a self-appointed 'king' consolidating power in the executive branch, disdain for science, education, history, and the media — I for one vote to approve the sale. Let’s be Danish!" My column from this week's Claremont Courier.
"With fact-checking abandoned, hate speech rules rolled back, white nationalists’ accounts reinstated on X, and a host of other fascist horrors being allowed to bubble up and boil over on the big three, Bluesky looks to be a chance at a social media feed that doesn’t leave me roiling with anxiety."
Doctor’s orders: avoid the social media rage machine | Claremont COURIER
“Our democracy is clearly at an inflection point. It’s time to show some grace — there’s that controversial word — patience, and empathy, because sh!% is getting funky out there. One avenue toward sol...
claremont-courier.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"With fact-checking abandoned, hate speech rules rolled back, white nationalists’ accounts reinstated on X, and a host of other fascist horrors being allowed to bubble up and boil over on the big three, Bluesky looks to be a chance at a social media feed that doesn’t leave me roiling with anxiety."
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Welp…today’s the day…so if you are looking for some great live entertainment this afternoon from 3-6pm, swing by The Harp Inn Irish Pub! No cover, all ages, great food and drink, and a damn good hang. Come by and say hi. It surely will be swell to see you.
#americanarootsmusic
#americanarootsmusic
February 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Welp…today’s the day…so if you are looking for some great live entertainment this afternoon from 3-6pm, swing by The Harp Inn Irish Pub! No cover, all ages, great food and drink, and a damn good hang. Come by and say hi. It surely will be swell to see you.
#americanarootsmusic
#americanarootsmusic
Here is my column from this week's Claremont Courier, apropos for my first post here on Bluesky. #claremontcourier #copingwithdread #mickrhodes
Coping in the age of all-consuming existential dread | Claremont COURIER
“With our new/old president/king dominating the headlines with his well-orchestrated flurry of wacky and dangerous executive orders, bizarre photo ops, and magical thinking, you may or may not be expe...
claremont-courier.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here is my column from this week's Claremont Courier, apropos for my first post here on Bluesky. #claremontcourier #copingwithdread #mickrhodes