Ross Gianfortune
@rjgianfortune.bsky.social
Digital journalist/editor.
My entire personality is defined by my Washington Spirit fandom. My brain has been ruined by the Internet. I once told a rec softball teammate that I’m “very Jewish.”
https://rjgianfortune.substack.com/
My entire personality is defined by my Washington Spirit fandom. My brain has been ruined by the Internet. I once told a rec softball teammate that I’m “very Jewish.”
https://rjgianfortune.substack.com/
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New: DOJ has produced a classified legal opinion that justifies lethal strikes against a secret and expansive list of cartels and suspected drug traffickers—justifying an open-ended war against suspected smugglers, now considered by the US to be enemy combatants. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...
Exclusive: Classified Justice Department opinion authorizes strikes on secret list of cartels, sources say | CNN Politics
The Trump administration has produced a classified legal opinion that justifies lethal strikes against a secret and expansive list of cartels and suspected drug traffickers, according to multiple peop...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
New: DOJ has produced a classified legal opinion that justifies lethal strikes against a secret and expansive list of cartels and suspected drug traffickers—justifying an open-ended war against suspected smugglers, now considered by the US to be enemy combatants. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...
I am in Las Vegas for work and, have, over the past 36 hours seen five people in Blackhawks shirts. This was befuddling to me until I realized that the ‘Hawks played the Knights tonight
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I am in Las Vegas for work and, have, over the past 36 hours seen five people in Blackhawks shirts. This was befuddling to me until I realized that the ‘Hawks played the Knights tonight
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i don’t feel so good
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
i don’t feel so good
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But that's kinda the whole point here. The instructor was correct by any standard any competent university is going to use. That standard conflicts with the worldview TPUSA and its allies hold. There's no compromise with these people.
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
But that's kinda the whole point here. The instructor was correct by any standard any competent university is going to use. That standard conflicts with the worldview TPUSA and its allies hold. There's no compromise with these people.
I hope everyone involved in this is very proud www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving
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November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I hope everyone involved in this is very proud www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
"Welcome to the Jungle"
[huge, Grand Canyon gap]
"Carrion Flowers"
"What's Going On?"
"Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)"
"Speed Trials"
I really wanted to put "Dream House" or anything Metallica on here, but five is five.
I'm sure I'd have a different list next week.
[huge, Grand Canyon gap]
"Carrion Flowers"
"What's Going On?"
"Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)"
"Speed Trials"
I really wanted to put "Dream House" or anything Metallica on here, but five is five.
I'm sure I'd have a different list next week.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Welcome to the Jungle"
[huge, Grand Canyon gap]
"Carrion Flowers"
"What's Going On?"
"Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)"
"Speed Trials"
I really wanted to put "Dream House" or anything Metallica on here, but five is five.
I'm sure I'd have a different list next week.
[huge, Grand Canyon gap]
"Carrion Flowers"
"What's Going On?"
"Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)"
"Speed Trials"
I really wanted to put "Dream House" or anything Metallica on here, but five is five.
I'm sure I'd have a different list next week.
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Here's what you can expect from the launch week of Past Lives: three full episodes, a bonus interview with the wonderful @ceaubin.com on Walter Benjamin, and much, much more. www.patreon.com/posts/one-we...
One Week Out | Past Lives
Get more from Past Lives on Patreon
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Here's what you can expect from the launch week of Past Lives: three full episodes, a bonus interview with the wonderful @ceaubin.com on Walter Benjamin, and much, much more. www.patreon.com/posts/one-we...
"But, I was told that no one is above the law!" I scream in futility as the sun swallows the earth. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
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November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"But, I was told that no one is above the law!" I scream in futility as the sun swallows the earth. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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TODAY IS DB COOPER DAY
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
TODAY IS DB COOPER DAY
Sports are very weird; the amount of emotion I put into a group of women I've never met is too much for an entertainment endeavor like the Spirit and yet…
This loss hit harder than last year's, for sure. Some of that is expectations are higher than last year's more underdog-y squad. (cont)
This loss hit harder than last year's, for sure. Some of that is expectations are higher than last year's more underdog-y squad. (cont)
There is no amount of emotional effort I put into a sporting concern that I put into this year’s Spirit team.
Lulu got tired of me chanting “when I root, I root for the Spirit” and the various hats I put on her for photos. What a season, what a team. Thank you, @washingtonspirit.bsky.social
Lulu got tired of me chanting “when I root, I root for the Spirit” and the various hats I put on her for photos. What a season, what a team. Thank you, @washingtonspirit.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Sports are very weird; the amount of emotion I put into a group of women I've never met is too much for an entertainment endeavor like the Spirit and yet…
This loss hit harder than last year's, for sure. Some of that is expectations are higher than last year's more underdog-y squad. (cont)
This loss hit harder than last year's, for sure. Some of that is expectations are higher than last year's more underdog-y squad. (cont)
Unbelievable www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
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November 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Unbelievable www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
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Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
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1) @washingtonpost.com reported Thursday on a controversial policy downgrading how nooses and swastikas are labeled in the Coast Guard.
2) Admin officials attacked The Post, falsely alleging the reporting of "fake crap."
3) The CG said it would review policy language.
4) The CG reversed course.
2) Admin officials attacked The Post, falsely alleging the reporting of "fake crap."
3) The CG said it would review policy language.
4) The CG reversed course.
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
1) @washingtonpost.com reported Thursday on a controversial policy downgrading how nooses and swastikas are labeled in the Coast Guard.
2) Admin officials attacked The Post, falsely alleging the reporting of "fake crap."
3) The CG said it would review policy language.
4) The CG reversed course.
2) Admin officials attacked The Post, falsely alleging the reporting of "fake crap."
3) The CG said it would review policy language.
4) The CG reversed course.
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“We don’t deserve the trust of the nation if we’re unclear about the divisiveness of swastikas.” — that anonymous Coast Guard official
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“We don’t deserve the trust of the nation if we’re unclear about the divisiveness of swastikas.” — that anonymous Coast Guard official
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It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
Like everyone else, I am moved and changed by the non-Jewish spirituality in both GdT’s Frankenstein and Rosalía’s LUX. Both are spiritually transcendent, aesthetically evocative and deeply ambiguous.
Geniuses at the top of their respective games.
Geniuses at the top of their respective games.
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Like everyone else, I am moved and changed by the non-Jewish spirituality in both GdT’s Frankenstein and Rosalía’s LUX. Both are spiritually transcendent, aesthetically evocative and deeply ambiguous.
Geniuses at the top of their respective games.
Geniuses at the top of their respective games.
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In Gotham's 3-0 win on 4/26: No Hershfelt, Krueger, Metayer, Rodman, Wiesner (injuries); no Cantore or Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Bethune for 11 min + Kouassi for 45
In 0-0 draw on 8/9: No Krueger or Santos (injuries); no Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Rodman for 33 min + Cantore/Kouassi for 45
(1/1)
In 0-0 draw on 8/9: No Krueger or Santos (injuries); no Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Rodman for 33 min + Cantore/Kouassi for 45
(1/1)
@ellabrockway.bsky.social Any of those three lineups close to what we'll likely be fielding?
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In Gotham's 3-0 win on 4/26: No Hershfelt, Krueger, Metayer, Rodman, Wiesner (injuries); no Cantore or Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Bethune for 11 min + Kouassi for 45
In 0-0 draw on 8/9: No Krueger or Santos (injuries); no Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Rodman for 33 min + Cantore/Kouassi for 45
(1/1)
In 0-0 draw on 8/9: No Krueger or Santos (injuries); no Abiodun (hadn't arrived); Rodman for 33 min + Cantore/Kouassi for 45
(1/1)
He is my Matlock: As long as he's still playing, I'm gonna keep playing rec softball. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series: ‘I still can do this’
Despite considering retiring early in 2025, the Game 7 World Series starter and current free agent is excited to play a 19th season.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
He is my Matlock: As long as he's still playing, I'm gonna keep playing rec softball. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT
November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT
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before litigation doc review was refined to heavily screen out chaff i would have to spend hours of paid time marking nudes that brokers sent to each other via their work accounts as "non-responsive"
It used to be my job to read emails and BBG chat logs when I was in compliance. You'd be amazed what older people put in writing
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
before litigation doc review was refined to heavily screen out chaff i would have to spend hours of paid time marking nudes that brokers sent to each other via their work accounts as "non-responsive"
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"expertly mixing personal reflections into explorations of the major challenges of our time"
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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'I Want to Burn This Place Down' Is on the 100 Must-Read Books 2025
Here's why it made the list
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November 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"expertly mixing personal reflections into explorations of the major challenges of our time"
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
time.com/collections/...
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
time.com/collections/...
"Liberal filibuster opponents are bitter that it didn’t end [with the elimination of the filibuster]. In my view, they are dramatically underestimating the damage that Republicans would do over the next 15 months with that constraint removed. "
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Shutdown's End
There was no winning move - but the Democrats played it better than people think.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Liberal filibuster opponents are bitter that it didn’t end [with the elimination of the filibuster]. In my view, they are dramatically underestimating the damage that Republicans would do over the next 15 months with that constraint removed. "
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goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/shutdowns-...
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Subject: Forget Something In Your Cart? I Have A Gun In My Mouth And I Will Do It
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Subject: Forget Something In Your Cart? I Have A Gun In My Mouth And I Will Do It