JohnMLatimer
@johnmlatimer.bsky.social
Had a good run as a reporter for Lebanon (PA) Daily News. Now subbing at a votech; Philly sports (Arsenal, tennis, cycling too), music (jam bands), pets (Aiko, Luna, Bean, Sycamore) & politics as mood strikes.
Motto: It’s always better with a song
Motto: It’s always better with a song
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This country's never seen the Assistant attorney general and the attorney general go on TV constantly to defend the president. It's madness
February 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM
This country's never seen the Assistant attorney general and the attorney general go on TV constantly to defend the president. It's madness
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This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
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MELIA is no longer in the shelter. She was rescued by @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social . now training at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut. With appointment you can do a meet & greet. And bring your dog to see if it's a good fit with Melia.
Adoption application
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Adoption application
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February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
MELIA is no longer in the shelter. She was rescued by @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social . now training at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut. With appointment you can do a meet & greet. And bring your dog to see if it's a good fit with Melia.
Adoption application
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
Adoption application
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
So we are going to have the biggest fucking protest this country has ever seen on July 4th, so we can overthrow this psycho-corrupt government, are we not? Fuck your backyard bbq.
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
So we are going to have the biggest fucking protest this country has ever seen on July 4th, so we can overthrow this psycho-corrupt government, are we not? Fuck your backyard bbq.
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"My son looked down the street and saw the cloud of smoke,” he said. He can still see his eight-year-old’s eyes getting wider as he saw the smoke billowing.
“We talked about how that’s not the way these things are supposed to go"
“We talked about how that’s not the way these things are supposed to go"
ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...
ICE is afraid of children protesting
“Next time, I’ll be back with a gas mask.”
www.theverge.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
"My son looked down the street and saw the cloud of smoke,” he said. He can still see his eight-year-old’s eyes getting wider as he saw the smoke billowing.
“We talked about how that’s not the way these things are supposed to go"
“We talked about how that’s not the way these things are supposed to go"
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It is fitting that the only story so far today on the Washpost site about its devastating layoffs comes from the Associated Press.
And you have to dig into its search module to find it
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And you have to dig into its search module to find it
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
It is fitting that the only story so far today on the Washpost site about its devastating layoffs comes from the Associated Press.
And you have to dig into its search module to find it
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And you have to dig into its search module to find it
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
I spoke to a high school student in a class I was subbing for who recently visited the Capitol in Harrisburg PA, along with students from several area schools. She said they met five local politicians, including Rep. Russ Diamond. I asked her what she thought of him. “He was a jerk,” she said.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I spoke to a high school student in a class I was subbing for who recently visited the Capitol in Harrisburg PA, along with students from several area schools. She said they met five local politicians, including Rep. Russ Diamond. I asked her what she thought of him. “He was a jerk,” she said.
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Garcia: I want to remind the American public of Stephen Miller. There's probably no single person in this government that has done more damage and more harm to people across this country than this man right here. It's our job to hold him responsible
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Garcia: I want to remind the American public of Stephen Miller. There's probably no single person in this government that has done more damage and more harm to people across this country than this man right here. It's our job to hold him responsible
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Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Hungry for a big salad of words.
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Hungry for a big salad of words.
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This, along with the seizure of ballots and voting data, is another massive red flag for Americans: This is the kind of thing authoritarians say and do when they are preparing to rig the vote.
They are preparing to steal your vote, and you have to take action now to stop them.
They are preparing to steal your vote, and you have to take action now to stop them.
February 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This, along with the seizure of ballots and voting data, is another massive red flag for Americans: This is the kind of thing authoritarians say and do when they are preparing to rig the vote.
They are preparing to steal your vote, and you have to take action now to stop them.
They are preparing to steal your vote, and you have to take action now to stop them.
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
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{gift link} www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
February 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
{gift link} www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
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If only there were indications that this would be a shitshow 🤦♂️
February 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If only there were indications that this would be a shitshow 🤦♂️
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WHAT THE F--K!!!
The DOJ has JUST DELETED these Epstein Files again, after a NYT's article from 2016 was shown to corroborate much of it!
Share Everywhere: We Screen-Grabbed what they just deleted:
krassencast.com/p/urgent-doj...
The DOJ has JUST DELETED these Epstein Files again, after a NYT's article from 2016 was shown to corroborate much of it!
Share Everywhere: We Screen-Grabbed what they just deleted:
krassencast.com/p/urgent-doj...
URGENT: DOJ Deletes Epstein Files Again — And They Directly Implicate Trump
For the second time in just three days, the U.S.
krassencast.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
WHAT THE F--K!!!
The DOJ has JUST DELETED these Epstein Files again, after a NYT's article from 2016 was shown to corroborate much of it!
Share Everywhere: We Screen-Grabbed what they just deleted:
krassencast.com/p/urgent-doj...
The DOJ has JUST DELETED these Epstein Files again, after a NYT's article from 2016 was shown to corroborate much of it!
Share Everywhere: We Screen-Grabbed what they just deleted:
krassencast.com/p/urgent-doj...
I’m ready to immerse myself in the @nbcolympics.bsky.social for a couple of weeks to escape this country’s daily shitshow. This podcast should help.
🚨🥇 Our first episode for 2026 is LIVE
In 90 minutes, we previewed every single Olympic sport. New events, top storylines, basic rules/format, Team USA chances, random fun facts.
Had a great time with @dangartland.bsky.social. Check it out!(And share it please?)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
In 90 minutes, we previewed every single Olympic sport. New events, top storylines, basic rules/format, Team USA chances, random fun facts.
Had a great time with @dangartland.bsky.social. Check it out!(And share it please?)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Previewing Every 2026 Winter Olympic Sport
Podcast Episode · Sports Illustrated's Daily Rings · 02/02/2026 · 1h 33m
podcasts.apple.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I’m ready to immerse myself in the @nbcolympics.bsky.social for a couple of weeks to escape this country’s daily shitshow. This podcast should help.
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By a columnist who recently left the Washpost (where this piece likely would have been spiked)
Thirty-five million dollars were spent marketing this! It is like someone eating spoonfuls of gold-encrusted garbage and beckoning you to watch. Look at how much gold I’ve put on it! More gold than anyone! Doesn’t it look delicious?
'Melania' Is a Horror Movie
The first lady is trapped, and she doesn’t seem to know it.
www.theatlantic.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
By a columnist who recently left the Washpost (where this piece likely would have been spiked)
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What do you MEAN the president audibly SHIT himself live on camera and they immediately cancelled the press conference and rushed everyone out of the room like it's a fire drill, and it happened two days ago, and I'm just hearing about it NOW?
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
What do you MEAN the president audibly SHIT himself live on camera and they immediately cancelled the press conference and rushed everyone out of the room like it's a fire drill, and it happened two days ago, and I'm just hearing about it NOW?
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So the NYT calls this movie, that is on track to lose $50-60 million, a "strong showing".
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:12 AM
So the NYT calls this movie, that is on track to lose $50-60 million, a "strong showing".
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.