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Bill Shein

@billshein.bsky.social

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Writer. Journalist. Friend to animals. Founder/Editor berkshireargus.com.

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Bill Shein @billshein.bsky.social · Sep 9

I thought this was poems by Vikings and was *very disappointed* to discover otherwise.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 11h

Injured Player Gives Thumbs-Down While Being Carted Off Field

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 15h

The WGN-TV employee detained by federal agents last week in Lincoln Square was released without charges and intends to “pursue all legal avenues” to hold the federal authorities accountable, her lawyer said in a statement.

WGN employee released without charges after she was 'violently detained' by federal agents, her lawyer says

Debbie Brockman, of WGN's creative services department, is a U.S. citizen not acting in a professional capacity when she was arrested Friday in Lincoln Square.

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Bill Shein @billshein.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s an example of journalism failing to meet the moment, describing blatant, ongoing lawbreaking this way:

“…He has opted instead to stretch the limits of his power…”

Trump Renews Threat to Cut ‘Democrat Programs’ During Shutdown

www.nytimes.com

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Miles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 15h

INCORRECT HEADLINE: Reporters refuse to sign Pentagon’s new press rules

CORRECT HEADLINE: Pentagon launches sweeping effort to censor the news, kicks out major media outlets

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Stephen West @stephenwest.bsky.social · 1d

How W. E. B. Du Bois responded to government policing of "anti-American" sentiment during the 1910s:

"I took great satisfaction in being able to sit back in my chair and answer blandly, 'We are seeking to have the Constitution of the United States thoroughly and completely enforced.' ”

Federal agents invaded even the offices of The Crisis and the National Association for the advancement of colored people and asked searching questions: " just what, after all, were our objects and activities?” I took great satisfaction in being able to sit back in my chair and answer blandly, “We are seeking to have the constitution of the United states thoroughly and completely enforced.” It took some ingenuity, even for Southerners, to make treason out of that.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Geoff Brumfiel @gbrumfiel.bsky.social · 22h

With no reporters able to ask questions, it seems the Pentagon leadership will rely on slick social media posts, carefully orchestrated short videos and interviews with partisan commentators and podcasters.

No one should think that's good enough. “

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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...

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Bill Shein @billshein.bsky.social · 22h

Some vital ideas and essential values represented on U.S. postage stamps over the years that are, in 2025, under threat. #philately #stamps #democracy

Bill Shein @billshein.bsky.social · 22h

Like Steve Martin on how to become a millionaire: “First, get a million dollars…”

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 1d

Not signing the Pentagon reporting limitations.

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

Solidarity is the only way

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Bill Shein @billshein.bsky.social · 2d

I performed in a production of The Laramie Project a few years ago, playing many characters including Matthew Shepard’s father, Dennis, delivering a statement at the sentencing hearing. It was an intense, deeply meaningful, challenging show. Grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of it.