John Kohlstrand
@johnkohlstrand.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Former newspaper journalist. Former Ohio Statehouse staff. Coloradan. Born and raised in South Detroit. Ay ziggy zoomba.
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This is the opposite of what is about as close as you get to an objective fact in economics.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on tariffs: "It's not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So the idea it's somehow regressive is just wrong."
February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This is the opposite of what is about as close as you get to an objective fact in economics.
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good morning
after thinking about this more, I think the Sac State to the MAC math is riskier, but mangable, but MAC schools.
For Sacramento State? Well,,,,
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/so-how-doe...
after thinking about this more, I think the Sac State to the MAC math is riskier, but mangable, but MAC schools.
For Sacramento State? Well,,,,
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/so-how-doe...
So how does the math work behind this Sacramento State/MAC business?
This isn't like other conference realignment moves
www.extrapointsmb.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:53 PM
good morning
after thinking about this more, I think the Sac State to the MAC math is riskier, but mangable, but MAC schools.
For Sacramento State? Well,,,,
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/so-how-doe...
after thinking about this more, I think the Sac State to the MAC math is riskier, but mangable, but MAC schools.
For Sacramento State? Well,,,,
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/so-how-doe...
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Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow says ‘there will be costs’ to Trump officials after failed indictment attempt
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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow says ‘there will be costs’ to Trump officials after failed indictment attempt
“We are taking names, we are making lists,” U.S. Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said in an interview Wednesday, a day after federal prosecutors failed to win an indictment against him and …
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February 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow says ‘there will be costs’ to Trump officials after failed indictment attempt
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Niven, a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati, weighs in on Luke Perez of Ohio State University, who physically attacked a journalist yesterday.
He wouldn't have been hired. He would not have been interviewed. He would not have been considered. Someone with no research accomplishments, that long out of graduate school, would lack the qualifications to work as a professor at any research institution (where standards applied).
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Niven, a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati, weighs in on Luke Perez of Ohio State University, who physically attacked a journalist yesterday.
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this has it all: corrupt deal with deeply unpopular rich guy to *checks notes* keep people bogged down in traffic, staring out at the pristine alternative bridge they could be speeding down instead.
Remarkable: Trump's deranged threat to block the bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is backfiring, giving Dems a big issue in 2026 races in Michigan, which could help decide control of Congress.
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Trump Tirade over Bridge to Canada Backfires, Handing Dems 2026 Weapon
His corrupt threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge is about to become a big albatross around the necks of GOP candidates in pivotal Michigan.
newrepublic.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
this has it all: corrupt deal with deeply unpopular rich guy to *checks notes* keep people bogged down in traffic, staring out at the pristine alternative bridge they could be speeding down instead.
The @rooster.info is now reporting that this jerk has been suspended.
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The @rooster.info is now reporting that this jerk has been suspended.
In the marketplace of ideas, a professor at Ohio State University's government-mandated "intellectual diversity center" is fighting back. Literally.
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Angry assistant professor assaults curious cameraman at Ohio State's “intellectual diversity center”
Ohio State Assistant Professor Luke Perez assaulted a local documentarian for having the audacity to ask Vice President E. Gordon Gee a single question. Things only got more bizarre from there.
www.rooster.info
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
In the marketplace of ideas, a professor at Ohio State University's government-mandated "intellectual diversity center" is fighting back. Literally.
www.rooster.info/p/ohio-state...
www.rooster.info/p/ohio-state...
What in the world is going on in El Paso?
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM
What in the world is going on in El Paso?
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This was a very important vote tonight. Here's why.
For the past year Trump’s illegal tariffs have crushed our economic growth, hit American families with higher costs, killed the very manufacturing jobs we were told they would multiply, and alienated our closest allies. 1/
For the past year Trump’s illegal tariffs have crushed our economic growth, hit American families with higher costs, killed the very manufacturing jobs we were told they would multiply, and alienated our closest allies. 1/
Republican rule vote FAILS.
Republican leaders just tried to use a procedural vote to continue their surrender of congressional powers to prevent Trump's abuse of tariff authorities.
Three Republicans, Reps. Massie, Bacon, and Kiley, joined all Democrats to block them.
Republican leaders just tried to use a procedural vote to continue their surrender of congressional powers to prevent Trump's abuse of tariff authorities.
Three Republicans, Reps. Massie, Bacon, and Kiley, joined all Democrats to block them.
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 AM
This was a very important vote tonight. Here's why.
For the past year Trump’s illegal tariffs have crushed our economic growth, hit American families with higher costs, killed the very manufacturing jobs we were told they would multiply, and alienated our closest allies. 1/
For the past year Trump’s illegal tariffs have crushed our economic growth, hit American families with higher costs, killed the very manufacturing jobs we were told they would multiply, and alienated our closest allies. 1/
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The billionaire owner of a bridge connecting Michigan with Canada met Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, on Monday hours before President Trump lambasted a competing span.
Before Trump Blasted U.S.-Canada Bridge, Owner of Competing Span Lobbied Administration
A Detroit billionaire met with Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, hours before President Trump said he would block the opening of a new bridge connecting Detroit to Canada, officials said.
nyti.ms
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The billionaire owner of a bridge connecting Michigan with Canada met Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, on Monday hours before President Trump lambasted a competing span.
He's talking about the new Gordie Howe Bridge over the Detroit River. Canada is paying for *all of it. Now this?
What an asshole.
What an asshole.
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
He's talking about the new Gordie Howe Bridge over the Detroit River. Canada is paying for *all of it. Now this?
What an asshole.
What an asshole.
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In the DOJ’s botched Epstein release, confusion may be the goal. Read Jem Bartholomew. www.cjr.org/the_media_to...
In the DOJ’s botched Epstein release, confusion may be the goal.
‘There is no conceivable degree of institutional incompetence sufficient to explain the scale, consistency, and persistence of the failures that occurred.’
www.cjr.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
In the DOJ’s botched Epstein release, confusion may be the goal. Read Jem Bartholomew. www.cjr.org/the_media_to...
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When Republicans do it / When Democrats do it
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
When Republicans do it / When Democrats do it
That time in Cincinnati when a newspaper managed to misspell its own name... in the flag.
February 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
That time in Cincinnati when a newspaper managed to misspell its own name... in the flag.
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If you are watching the opening ceremony on NBC, you won't hear the boos of JD Vance because NBC cut it. Corporations working to keep Americans in the dark about how unpopular their elected officials are. The White House reposted the censored clip.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
If you are watching the opening ceremony on NBC, you won't hear the boos of JD Vance because NBC cut it. Corporations working to keep Americans in the dark about how unpopular their elected officials are. The White House reposted the censored clip.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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NEW: Huge cheers earlier for the Ukrainian athletes at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Then huge BOOS as JD Vance comes on the big screen in the stadium.
Even the commentators can’t hide it…
Then huge BOOS as JD Vance comes on the big screen in the stadium.
Even the commentators can’t hide it…
February 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: Huge cheers earlier for the Ukrainian athletes at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Then huge BOOS as JD Vance comes on the big screen in the stadium.
Even the commentators can’t hide it…
Then huge BOOS as JD Vance comes on the big screen in the stadium.
Even the commentators can’t hide it…
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
A sad day for American journalism.
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
www.theatlantic.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM
A sad day for American journalism.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Federal Judges have a very real and well-established reason to fear doxing and violence and yet I doubt anyone thinks it would be acceptable for them to preside from the bench in a hood.
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Federal Judges have a very real and well-established reason to fear doxing and violence and yet I doubt anyone thinks it would be acceptable for them to preside from the bench in a hood.
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New territory. Must read story from a colleague. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon
Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to privacy and civil rights groups.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
New territory. Must read story from a colleague. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...