AF Glenn
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Author, journalist, and history buff. Obsessed with pedal bikes, travel, and petting all the cats and dogs.
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AF Glenn
@afglenn.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Sound up for the jackhammers going to town on the East Wing. 10/22/25.
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Donald Trump’s frivolous $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns, if he were to win or get a settlement, would be paid entirely by U.S. taxpayers. trib.al/qFpfJPH
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Donald Trump’s frivolous $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns, if he were to win or get a settlement, would be paid entirely by U.S. taxpayers. trib.al/qFpfJPH
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
WaPo also closing Books section and downsizing International and Metro sections
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
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This is terrible news for the entire journalism industry. The Washington Post regularly produces critical reporting. Its international reporters were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize last year. It’s an institution for a reason.
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
The layoffs are slated to shrink the newsroom by hundreds of journalists, cutting into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
nyti.ms
February 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
This is terrible news for the entire journalism industry. The Washington Post regularly produces critical reporting. Its international reporters were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize last year. It’s an institution for a reason.
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Trump received 13% of the vote in 2024 in the Minnesota district (in St Paul) that held a legislative race tonight, losing it by 71%.
Today, the GOP nominee got 4%, losing the race by 91%.
Today, the GOP nominee got 4%, losing the race by 91%.
January 28, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Trump received 13% of the vote in 2024 in the Minnesota district (in St Paul) that held a legislative race tonight, losing it by 71%.
Today, the GOP nominee got 4%, losing the race by 91%.
Today, the GOP nominee got 4%, losing the race by 91%.
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i was talking with someone in the twin cities about how it’s not even accurate to call them protesters. they’re literally just people protecting their city from TERRORISTS.
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM
i was talking with someone in the twin cities about how it’s not even accurate to call them protesters. they’re literally just people protecting their city from TERRORISTS.
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The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
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Large protests broke out in Denmark and Greenland under the slogan “Hands off Greenland.” Crowds gathered in front of Copenhagen’s City Hall before marching to the U.S. Embassy, demanding respect for Greenlanders’ right to self-determination and opposing reported U.S. plans concerning the island.
January 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Large protests broke out in Denmark and Greenland under the slogan “Hands off Greenland.” Crowds gathered in front of Copenhagen’s City Hall before marching to the U.S. Embassy, demanding respect for Greenlanders’ right to self-determination and opposing reported U.S. plans concerning the island.
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#BREAKING | Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica as category 4 storm, may strengthen to category 5, expected to landfall on Tuesday.
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#BREAKING | Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica as category 4 storm, may strengthen to category 5, expected to landfall on Tuesday.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#BREAKING | Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica as category 4 storm, may strengthen to category 5, expected to landfall on Tuesday.
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a live look this morning at the demolished East Wing of the White House
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
a live look this morning at the demolished East Wing of the White House
Sound up for the jackhammers going to town on the East Wing. 10/22/25.
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Sound up for the jackhammers going to town on the East Wing. 10/22/25.
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FDR Memorial, Washington DC.
-RIP East Wing-
-RIP East Wing-
October 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
FDR Memorial, Washington DC.
-RIP East Wing-
-RIP East Wing-
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October 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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North Carolina Republicans just drew a map giving themselves 11 of 14 congressional seats in our 50/50 state. That’s 79% of the seats for one party.
That’s not representation — it’s a brazen attack on democracy and fair elections.
That’s not representation — it’s a brazen attack on democracy and fair elections.
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
North Carolina Republicans just drew a map giving themselves 11 of 14 congressional seats in our 50/50 state. That’s 79% of the seats for one party.
That’s not representation — it’s a brazen attack on democracy and fair elections.
That’s not representation — it’s a brazen attack on democracy and fair elections.
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HEADS UP—following an 8.7 earthquake off the coast of Russia, the following advisories have been issued:
🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING for the Hawaiian islands
and
⚠️ TSUNAMI WATCH for coastal areas in Alaska and in states along the US West Coast
More information:
tsunami.gov
🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING for the Hawaiian islands
and
⚠️ TSUNAMI WATCH for coastal areas in Alaska and in states along the US West Coast
More information:
tsunami.gov
July 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
HEADS UP—following an 8.7 earthquake off the coast of Russia, the following advisories have been issued:
🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING for the Hawaiian islands
and
⚠️ TSUNAMI WATCH for coastal areas in Alaska and in states along the US West Coast
More information:
tsunami.gov
🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING for the Hawaiian islands
and
⚠️ TSUNAMI WATCH for coastal areas in Alaska and in states along the US West Coast
More information:
tsunami.gov
Went out with an old friend tonight, then met up with his spouse and her friends. Realized a huge bonus of being single is not having to hang with an SO’s lame friends.
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Went out with an old friend tonight, then met up with his spouse and her friends. Realized a huge bonus of being single is not having to hang with an SO’s lame friends.
Found a tick on my sofa today! Yuck
Climate change is helping various kinds of ticks grow their populations and spread to new areas, where they threaten to spread new diseases. I wrote about it and learned some horror-movie-worthy details that you need to know too
It’s Not Just You: The Tick Situation Is Getting Worse
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Found a tick on my sofa today! Yuck
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A geomagnetic storm is expected to set skies aglow in the northern part of the U.S. on Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the northern lights potentially visible as far south as Alabama to Northern California, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Northern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as Alabama
www.nytimes.com
June 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A geomagnetic storm is expected to set skies aglow in the northern part of the U.S. on Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the northern lights potentially visible as far south as Alabama to Northern California, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
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Yes, you did vote to deport moms.
May 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Yes, you did vote to deport moms.
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To recap, the head of FEMA was fired a few weeks before the start of hurricane season and replaced by someone with no emergency management experience.
May 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
To recap, the head of FEMA was fired a few weeks before the start of hurricane season and replaced by someone with no emergency management experience.
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I had already downloaded the datasets in January, assuming this would happen. Doesn't make it any easier to watch the continued attacks on climate science from a totally incompetent US government. The growing loss of critical data and monitoring efforts is tragic. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I had already downloaded the datasets in January, assuming this would happen. Doesn't make it any easier to watch the continued attacks on climate science from a totally incompetent US government. The growing loss of critical data and monitoring efforts is tragic. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...
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What is happening at FEMA? Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are being set up for a really, really bad situation," says one.
FEMA Isn’t Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say
Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are being set up for a really, really bad situation," says one.
www.wired.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What is happening at FEMA? Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are being set up for a really, really bad situation," says one.