Noah Michelson
@noahmichelson.bsky.social
Director of HuffPost Personal
Editor. Writer. Queer. More tattooed than not.
Co-host of “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast
Noah.Michelson@HuffPost.com
Editor. Writer. Queer. More tattooed than not.
Co-host of “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast
Noah.Michelson@HuffPost.com
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Tremane Wood’s brother said he killed a man during a botched robbery. But Wood was sentenced to die for the crime — until today.
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
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This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
Tremane Wood Spared From Execution In Shocking Decision
His case marks only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted a death sentence since entering office in 2019.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tremane Wood’s brother said he killed a man during a botched robbery. But Wood was sentenced to die for the crime — until today.
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
This morning, minutes before Wood was scheduled to be executed, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) granted him clemency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/treman...
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In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my reflections as a veteran, son, and father.
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The Costs of War: A Mother’s View
In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my r…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In 2004, my mom wrote about what war costs—not just for those who fight, but for those who wait, worry, and live with the aftermath. Twenty years later, I’m sharing her words again, along with my reflections as a veteran, son, and father.
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D.C.’s “sandwich guy” gave an exclusive interview to @jamieson.bsky.social
The DC ‘Sandwich Guy’ Speaks In Exclusive HuffPost Interview
In an interview with HuffPost, Sean Dunn said the memes and artwork helped him through a frightening legal ordeal. Just don’t call him a “hero.”
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November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
D.C.’s “sandwich guy” gave an exclusive interview to @jamieson.bsky.social
"Democracy isn’t held together by slogans or speeches so much as by a million small moments when people resist the urge to oversimplify one another"
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
I Saw A Cop Looking At My ‘Veterans Against Trump’ T-Shirt. Then He Started Walking My Way.
"My brain sized him up before he even reached my table. Police officer. White. Middle-aged. Beard. Military tattoos."
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November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"Democracy isn’t held together by slogans or speeches so much as by a million small moments when people resist the urge to oversimplify one another"
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
A wonderful new essay from @nickallison80.bsky.social that already has almost 1,000,000 reads on @HuffPost Personal
www.huffpost.com/entry/vetera...
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NEW: I interviewed @katmabu.bsky.social for HuffPost.
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
A Politician Was Manhandled By ICE Then Indicted — And She Says It ‘Backfired’ On Trump
“Trump wants people to be scared of immigrants and people who stand with immigrants to be scared,” said Kat Abughazaleh, a Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois’ 9th District.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: I interviewed @katmabu.bsky.social for HuffPost.
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
We talked about free speech, ICE, political prosecution, the Trump administration’s attack on immigrants, fascists, Democrats, and yes, a bit about the indictment, too.
I hope you will read:
www.huffpost.com/entry/kat-ab...
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My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account.
"I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."
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October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
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After a loooooong hiatus, HuffPost's Am I Doing It Wrong podcast is gearing up for season 3
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After a loooooong hiatus, HuffPost's Am I Doing It Wrong podcast is gearing up for season 3
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
One of our most requested topics is making friends as an adult
We've got an amazing expert lined up, so if you have a question about making friends as an adult, send it to us at AmIDoingItWrong@HuffPost.com
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Ever wonder about the #science behind public speaking anxiety? I wrote about it for the HuffPost! Big thanks to @noahmichelson.bsky.social.
"Whether it’s five people or 50, my nervous system floods with adrenaline like I’m facing Hannibal Lecter instead of some barely interested coworkers."
I Was Terrified Of Public Speaking For Years. Here's How I Finally Conquered My Debilitating Fear.
"Whether it’s five people or 50, my nervous system floods with adrenaline like I’m facing Hannibal Lecter instead of some barely interested coworkers."
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October 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ever wonder about the #science behind public speaking anxiety? I wrote about it for the HuffPost! Big thanks to @noahmichelson.bsky.social.
I cried while editing this new @huffpost.com Personal piece and I've cried every time I've read it since then
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
My 3-Year-Old Daughter Was Dying In Her Bed. I Still Can't Forgive Myself For What I Did In The Next Room.
"You don’t believe your child will die, until she does."
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October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I cried while editing this new @huffpost.com Personal piece and I've cried every time I've read it since then
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
It's one of the saddest but most beautiful essays we've ever published and I'm so happy it's out in the world today
But, once again, you've been warned: this one is going to hurt
Hey fellow cis folks
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
FBI to Categorize Trans People As "Nihilistic Violent Extremist" Threat Group, Report Says
The choice is being championed by the Heritage Foundation, which is behind Project 2025.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hey fellow cis folks
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
We should be doing anything and everything we can to support trans people right now
Donate
Shut down transphobic bullshit wherever you see or hear it
Talk to the people in your life who don’t know anything about trans folks
Put your privilege in front of you and FIGHT
Whenever I see a stranger eating an ice cream on a random Tuesday afternoon, I wonder if it’s because something wonderful happened or maybe something awful, or maybe there was no reason at all, which is my favorite reason of all, and I take it as a reminder to look for less reasons and more pleasure
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Whenever I see a stranger eating an ice cream on a random Tuesday afternoon, I wonder if it’s because something wonderful happened or maybe something awful, or maybe there was no reason at all, which is my favorite reason of all, and I take it as a reminder to look for less reasons and more pleasure
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The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?
September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?
40 years ago today, the Golden Girls debuted, and it remains as smart, hilarious, political, heartbreaking, comforting, human and ahead of its time now as it was then
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
September 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
40 years ago today, the Golden Girls debuted, and it remains as smart, hilarious, political, heartbreaking, comforting, human and ahead of its time now as it was then
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
Also… if you had to pick your favorite (and I know that’s a mostly impossible ask), who would it be?
I’m going with Dorothy
I’m vehemently pro life
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
September 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’m vehemently pro life
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
even for the men who have too happily made lucrative careers out of making sure that I and too many people I love live in fear wherever we walk simply because of who we love or how we look or the language we speak
But forgive me if my tears can’t find
a way to their graves
35 years ago today, Madonna performed this Marie Antoinette-inspired version of “Vogue” on the VMAs, and the world — and my then-12 year old little gay boy self — was never the same again
Madonna - Vogue (Live at the MTV Awards 1990) [Official Video]
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September 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
35 years ago today, Madonna performed this Marie Antoinette-inspired version of “Vogue” on the VMAs, and the world — and my then-12 year old little gay boy self — was never the same again
"No matter what the far right wants us to believe ... trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators..."
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
I'm The Mom Of A Trans Kid. Here's What I Want You To Know About The Minneapolis School Shooting.
"My children have never known a world without active shooter drills. I don’t have much hope they ever will."
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August 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"No matter what the far right wants us to believe ... trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators..."
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
A powerful and necessary new piece on @huffpost.com Personal from @alimoss.bsky.social in the wake of Wednesday's horrifying mass shooting in Minneapolis
“We take way more psychiatric medication than any other nation on earth,” JD Vance said.
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
JD Vance Says Minneapolis Shooting Means It’s Time For ‘Tough Questions’ On Psychiatric Meds
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August 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“We take way more psychiatric medication than any other nation on earth,” JD Vance said.
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
“And I think it's time for us to start asking some very hard questions about the root causes of this violence.”
OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE... OH I DON'T KNOW...
THE GUNS? COULD IT POSSIBLY BE THE GUNS?
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I haven't written this kind of personal essay in years, so it was interesting to revisit this one, originally published in 2018, that @noahmichelson.bsky.social asked me to update.
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A Trump Supporter Sat Next To My 12-Year-Old Black Son On A Plane. I Couldn’t Believe What She Told Him.
"My son is growing up to face dangers made worse by the president this woman voted for."
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August 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I haven't written this kind of personal essay in years, so it was interesting to revisit this one, originally published in 2018, that @noahmichelson.bsky.social asked me to update.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Bye, girl!
Influential Evangelical Leader James Dobson Dies
Dobson founded Focus on the Family — and was a ferocious opponent of gay rights.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Bye, girl!
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I asked typography experts and historians of Nazi Germany propaganda what they thought of the font choice and the visuals in a recent ICE recruitment post by DHS.
“We have to look at what the symbolism is telling us, and that symbolism is an authoritarian patriotism."
“We have to look at what the symbolism is telling us, and that symbolism is an authoritarian patriotism."
People Are Noticing The Font Used In This ICE Recruiting Video Looks Disturbingly Familiar
Here's why the font, and the 'military cosplay' in the clip, are worth talking about.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I asked typography experts and historians of Nazi Germany propaganda what they thought of the font choice and the visuals in a recent ICE recruitment post by DHS.
“We have to look at what the symbolism is telling us, and that symbolism is an authoritarian patriotism."
“We have to look at what the symbolism is telling us, and that symbolism is an authoritarian patriotism."
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NEW: Inside the culture of fear that has taken hold within Smithsonian museums in D.C., as White House officials wage an authoritarian-style censorship campaign to “ensure alignment” with Trump’s preferred version of American history.
"Everyone is so scared."
www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
"Everyone is so scared."
www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
'Everyone Is So Scared': Inside The Smithsonian As Trump Attacks Art, History
A culture of fear has taken hold at the prestigious D.C. museums as White House officials “ensure alignment” with Trump’s preferred version of American history.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
NEW: Inside the culture of fear that has taken hold within Smithsonian museums in D.C., as White House officials wage an authoritarian-style censorship campaign to “ensure alignment” with Trump’s preferred version of American history.
"Everyone is so scared."
www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
"Everyone is so scared."
www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
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RFK Jr.'s $500 million cuts to mRNA vaccine funding will impact cancer research, diabetes research, jobs and more. Here's what to know: www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-cu...
RFK Jr. Is Making A Drastic Move On Vaccine Development — And It Could Endanger Us All
Doctors and scientists who spoke to HuffPost are worried for a multitude of reasons and want you to know that this will impact your health.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
RFK Jr.'s $500 million cuts to mRNA vaccine funding will impact cancer research, diabetes research, jobs and more. Here's what to know: www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-cu...
Tia Levings belonged to a church that says women shouldn't get to vote — and Pete Hegseth believes in its same tenets
In this new piece for @huffpost.com Personal, Levings shares the chilling things her husband — and her church — claimed God wanted from her... and from all women
In this new piece for @huffpost.com Personal, Levings shares the chilling things her husband — and her church — claimed God wanted from her... and from all women
My Husband Said God Wanted Him To Spank Me. Then He Made A Chilling Request That Had Me Gasping For Air.
"If this sounds familiar to you, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is part of the same denomination.”
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August 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tia Levings belonged to a church that says women shouldn't get to vote — and Pete Hegseth believes in its same tenets
In this new piece for @huffpost.com Personal, Levings shares the chilling things her husband — and her church — claimed God wanted from her... and from all women
In this new piece for @huffpost.com Personal, Levings shares the chilling things her husband — and her church — claimed God wanted from her... and from all women