Tom Risen
@tomrisen.bsky.social
Journalist covering #aviation #technology. NYT bestselling co-author of "The Last Honest Man" about #CIA #FBI #NSA investigations by the #ChurchCommittee during #ColdWar. Posts = just me / https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-Risen/author/B0BWW4QVD4
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Holiday shopping? The Last Honest Man is in paperback! This action-packed ride through the #ColdWar is guaranteed to entertain: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
"We tortured some folks" -Barack Obama
The #CIA also taught countries to #torture, kidnap and run secret police. Declassified docs via @gwu1821.bsky.social National Security Archive about Operation Condor:
nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-boo...
#intelligence #communism #latinamerica #southamerica #FOIA
The #CIA also taught countries to #torture, kidnap and run secret police. Declassified docs via @gwu1821.bsky.social National Security Archive about Operation Condor:
nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-boo...
#intelligence #communism #latinamerica #southamerica #FOIA
Operation Condor: A Network of Transnational Repression 50 Years Later
Washington, D.C., November 26, 2025 - On General Augusto Pinochet’s 60th birthday, November 25, 1975, four delegations of Southern Cone secret police chieftains gathered in Santiago, Chile, at the inv...
nsarchive.gwu.edu
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"We tortured some folks" -Barack Obama
The #CIA also taught countries to #torture, kidnap and run secret police. Declassified docs via @gwu1821.bsky.social National Security Archive about Operation Condor:
nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-boo...
#intelligence #communism #latinamerica #southamerica #FOIA
The #CIA also taught countries to #torture, kidnap and run secret police. Declassified docs via @gwu1821.bsky.social National Security Archive about Operation Condor:
nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-boo...
#intelligence #communism #latinamerica #southamerica #FOIA
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
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This is a terrific book and an easy recommendation.
Holiday shopping? The Last Honest Man is in paperback! This action-packed ride through the #ColdWar is guaranteed to entertain: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This is a terrific book and an easy recommendation.
Holiday shopping? The Last Honest Man is in paperback! This action-packed ride through the #ColdWar is guaranteed to entertain: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Holiday shopping? The Last Honest Man is in paperback! This action-packed ride through the #ColdWar is guaranteed to entertain: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
#CIA #FBI #NSA @hachetteus.bsky.social
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Born 18 November 1923, Alan Shepard was an astronaut and the first American to go into space. In 1971, Shepard became the 5th and oldest astronaut to walk on the Moon; he was 47 years and 80 days old at that time. His work inspired several TV series. #AlanShepard
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Born 18 November 1923, Alan Shepard was an astronaut and the first American to go into space. In 1971, Shepard became the 5th and oldest astronaut to walk on the Moon; he was 47 years and 80 days old at that time. His work inspired several TV series. #AlanShepard
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The skyrocketing price comes as the president threatens to deploy additional troops to more American cities to quell dissent and turn America into a full-blown police state. interc.pt/43qaEH1
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The skyrocketing price comes as the president threatens to deploy additional troops to more American cities to quell dissent and turn America into a full-blown police state. interc.pt/43qaEH1
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Legacy Papers Have Been Weird and Hostile Toward Zohran Mamdani. The New York City mayoral candidate promises radical change that editorial boards don’t want, even if voters do. Read @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social. www.cjr.org/analysis/leg...
Legacy Papers Have Been Weird and Hostile Toward Zohran Mamdani
The New York City mayoral candidate promises radical change that editorial boards don’t want, even if voters do.
www.cjr.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Legacy Papers Have Been Weird and Hostile Toward Zohran Mamdani. The New York City mayoral candidate promises radical change that editorial boards don’t want, even if voters do. Read @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social. www.cjr.org/analysis/leg...
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The biggest sell-through in this shitty paper’s history is coming tomorrow
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The biggest sell-through in this shitty paper’s history is coming tomorrow
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Border Patrol chief leading Trump immigration crackdown in Chicago must report daily to a federal judge after reports of combative enforcement, including using tear gas.
Border Patrol chief leading Trump immigration crackdown in Chicago ordered to report daily to federal judge
In a tense hearing, Gregory Bovino faced scrutiny for alleged violations of court orders limiting use of force.
www.politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Border Patrol chief leading Trump immigration crackdown in Chicago must report daily to a federal judge after reports of combative enforcement, including using tear gas.
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“What is becoming clear is an ever-sharper partition of Gaza, with most of the surviving 2.1 million population crammed into half the territory, amid the ruins left by two years of Israeli bombardment.”
Fears Gaza ‘temporary’ ceasefire line could become permanent new border
Yellow markers installed by IDF entrench divide that cuts strip in two, as hopes of moving to next phase of truce fade
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“What is becoming clear is an ever-sharper partition of Gaza, with most of the surviving 2.1 million population crammed into half the territory, amid the ruins left by two years of Israeli bombardment.”
This month in 2024: the US Navy was 142 years late apologizing for #genocide. #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Navy apologizes 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion
"The Navy recognizes the pain and suffering inflicted upon the Tlingit people," said the commander of the Navy’s northwest region.
www.nbcnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This month in 2024: the US Navy was 142 years late apologizing for #genocide. #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
There is a reason that #NativeAmerican activists for decades have voiced solidarity with Palestine.
#indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #gaza #genocide
#indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #gaza #genocide
October 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
There is a reason that #NativeAmerican activists for decades have voiced solidarity with Palestine.
#indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #gaza #genocide
#indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #gaza #genocide
I'm excited to read "Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia" by @juliaioffe.bsky.social ! Pre-order it here:
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Can't wait until the book ships? Read my brief history on the first and second #women in #space, who were both Russian: substack.com/home/post/p-...
bookshop.org/p/books/moth...
Can't wait until the book ships? Read my brief history on the first and second #women in #space, who were both Russian: substack.com/home/post/p-...
October 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I'm excited to read "Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia" by @juliaioffe.bsky.social ! Pre-order it here:
bookshop.org/p/books/moth...
Can't wait until the book ships? Read my brief history on the first and second #women in #space, who were both Russian: substack.com/home/post/p-...
bookshop.org/p/books/moth...
Can't wait until the book ships? Read my brief history on the first and second #women in #space, who were both Russian: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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This is probably the most comprehensive and insightful piece you can find on the Hegseth debacle at Quantico, by @juliaioffe.bsky.social puck.news/how-was-pete...
The Secretary of Wardrobe
Pete Hegseth summoned generals from all over the globe to Virginia to hear him talk shaving and fitness standards. If this seems below the pay grade of a four-star, chances are the generals weren’t hi...
puck.news
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This is probably the most comprehensive and insightful piece you can find on the Hegseth debacle at Quantico, by @juliaioffe.bsky.social puck.news/how-was-pete...
Photographers in Gaza risk their lives to witness the war. Their images speak louder than the critics trying to discredit them.
“They Fear Our Lenses”: Gaza Photojournalists Speak Out
Photographers in Gaza risk their lives to witness the war. Their images speak louder than the critics trying to discredit them.
interc.pt
September 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I love #washingtondc. Trump is lying about crime in #DC, which is at a 30-year low. Contact Congress and demand they protect D.C. Home Rule!
dccouncil.gov/dc-home-rule/
www.house.gov/representati...
www.senate.gov/senators/
dccouncil.gov/dc-home-rule/
www.house.gov/representati...
www.senate.gov/senators/
August 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I love #washingtondc. Trump is lying about crime in #DC, which is at a 30-year low. Contact Congress and demand they protect D.C. Home Rule!
dccouncil.gov/dc-home-rule/
www.house.gov/representati...
www.senate.gov/senators/
dccouncil.gov/dc-home-rule/
www.house.gov/representati...
www.senate.gov/senators/
The #genocide and #starving of civilians in #Gaza is just the latest, most intense part of what #Israel has done in #Palestine for decades. I doubt most Americans will one day criticize the Israeli genocide in Palestine. I still recommend Omar's book: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777485...
July 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The #genocide and #starving of civilians in #Gaza is just the latest, most intense part of what #Israel has done in #Palestine for decades. I doubt most Americans will one day criticize the Israeli genocide in Palestine. I still recommend Omar's book: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777485...
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The Electric VTOL News for July 22 is online! Subscribe to the Vertical Flight Society's top resource for advanced air mobility including battery, hybrid and #hydrogen #electric #aviation, along with the latest #eVTOL news, events and updates: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
July 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The Electric VTOL News for July 22 is online! Subscribe to the Vertical Flight Society's top resource for advanced air mobility including battery, hybrid and #hydrogen #electric #aviation, along with the latest #eVTOL news, events and updates: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Survivors of the Al-Baqa Cafe bombing in Gaza, and the loved ones of the dead, share their stories of the Israeli attack.
"I Said Good Morning to the Dead": Inside the Al-Baqa Cafe Bombing
Survivors of the Al-Baqa Cafe bombing in Gaza, and the loved ones of the dead, share their stories of the Israeli attack.
interc.pt
July 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Survivors of the Al-Baqa Cafe bombing in Gaza, and the loved ones of the dead, share their stories of the Israeli attack.
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The programs have helped to prop up an Israeli military now facing its biggest recruitment crisis in decades. interc.pt/44WraOI
July 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The programs have helped to prop up an Israeli military now facing its biggest recruitment crisis in decades. interc.pt/44WraOI
July 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"The state is destroyed, but the country survives." - Chinese poet Du Fu reflecting on a decade of civil war
July 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"The state is destroyed, but the country survives." - Chinese poet Du Fu reflecting on a decade of civil war
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ICE is about to get access to Medicaid records—a HIPAA violation.
Quick facts:
Undocumented immigrants don’t get full Medicaid. They only qualify for emergency care like childbirth or life-threatening treatment.
States like CA & NY offer limited coverage, but its’s state-funded, not federal.
Quick facts:
Undocumented immigrants don’t get full Medicaid. They only qualify for emergency care like childbirth or life-threatening treatment.
States like CA & NY offer limited coverage, but its’s state-funded, not federal.
July 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
ICE is about to get access to Medicaid records—a HIPAA violation.
Quick facts:
Undocumented immigrants don’t get full Medicaid. They only qualify for emergency care like childbirth or life-threatening treatment.
States like CA & NY offer limited coverage, but its’s state-funded, not federal.
Quick facts:
Undocumented immigrants don’t get full Medicaid. They only qualify for emergency care like childbirth or life-threatening treatment.
States like CA & NY offer limited coverage, but its’s state-funded, not federal.