Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social
Comms and campaigns guy. Worked with a whole bunch of orgs and campaigns--some more fun than others. Don't know what I'm doing, but maybe I'll figure it out one day. (he/him)
There are some shots which are so good, so utterly arresting, that even when you’ve seen the movie many times before, you remain in awe of it. This is one of those.
Also, I completely forgot how devastating a line “Noodles, I slipped” was. Oof.
Also, I completely forgot how devastating a line “Noodles, I slipped” was. Oof.
a group of people walking down a street in front of a bridge
ALT: a group of people walking down a street in front of a bridge
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 AM
There are some shots which are so good, so utterly arresting, that even when you’ve seen the movie many times before, you remain in awe of it. This is one of those.
Also, I completely forgot how devastating a line “Noodles, I slipped” was. Oof.
Also, I completely forgot how devastating a line “Noodles, I slipped” was. Oof.
Reposted by Joel Mendelson
DEVELOPING: “2 rounds of gunshots near Farragut square around 2:10 pm” www.popville.com/2025/11/2-ro...
“2 rounds of gunshots near Farragut square around 2:10 pm” - PoPville
photo by HQ A reader reports at 2:21pm: "Just heard 2 rounds of gunshots right off of Farragut square around 10 mins ago. Cop cars are arriving to and blocking off the intersection of 17th and I stree...
www.popville.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
DEVELOPING: “2 rounds of gunshots near Farragut square around 2:10 pm” www.popville.com/2025/11/2-ro...
Really the last thing we needed.
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Really the last thing we needed.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
No idea if they’d call off the briefing because of this, but I’m seeing reports of a possible national guard involved shooting in Farragut Square.
is there a WH press briefing today?
November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
No idea if they’d call off the briefing because of this, but I’m seeing reports of a possible national guard involved shooting in Farragut Square.
Burke Magnus is the type of name best suited for the villain of one of those 80s teen movies that took place at a ski resort.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Burke Magnus is the type of name best suited for the villain of one of those 80s teen movies that took place at a ski resort.
When all is said and done, how many will have thrown away their decency, commitment to the truth, and integrity for Donald Trump? For Donald Trump!
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When all is said and done, how many will have thrown away their decency, commitment to the truth, and integrity for Donald Trump? For Donald Trump!
I’m shocked, shocked, I say, that so many of Trump’s businesses have failed. With business genius like this, how could he fail?
The new $100+ price hike will affect 11 popular parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. https://cnn.it/44vIB9m
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I’m shocked, shocked, I say, that so many of Trump’s businesses have failed. With business genius like this, how could he fail?
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As a self-employed labor reporter, I have no paid holidays and stress when holidays like Thanksgiving.
Donate to help a broke labor reporter take Thanksgiving off
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Donate to help a broke labor reporter take Thanksgiving off
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Help a Broke Labor Reporter Take Off Thanksgiving
I’d love to take some time off for the holidays, but these past few weeks, Payday Report has been in a fundraising drought.
paydayreport.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
As a self-employed labor reporter, I have no paid holidays and stress when holidays like Thanksgiving.
Donate to help a broke labor reporter take Thanksgiving off
paydayreport.com/help-a-broke...
Donate to help a broke labor reporter take Thanksgiving off
paydayreport.com/help-a-broke...
It’s absolutely wild how some folks simply cannot analyze anything without first applying a political lens.
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It’s absolutely wild how some folks simply cannot analyze anything without first applying a political lens.
They’re onto something alright. On their way to a diagnosable mental health disorder.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
They’re onto something alright. On their way to a diagnosable mental health disorder.
Horrifying read. We absolutely need to get this shit under control before someone makes good on their threats. You want to bet on sports? Fine. Go to a sportsbook, casino, or track. The apps and advertising have to go before someone gets hurt.
Records detail threats made to Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm
Records detail threats made to Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm
The Courier Journal obtained copies of police reports that detail the messages allegedly sent by Brian Mandel to UofL football coach Jeff Brohm.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Horrifying read. We absolutely need to get this shit under control before someone makes good on their threats. You want to bet on sports? Fine. Go to a sportsbook, casino, or track. The apps and advertising have to go before someone gets hurt.
Pretty clear that sociopathic and wannabe humorist Stephen Miller wrote this pathetic speech.
Trump: "Instead of pardons, some of my more enthusiastic staffers were already drafting the paperwork to ship Gobble and Waddle straight to the Terrorist Confinement Center in El Salvador."
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Pretty clear that sociopathic and wannabe humorist Stephen Miller wrote this pathetic speech.
I’ve seen fewer white dudes at a local craft brewery known for their extra hoppy IPAs than the lineup for this Semafor event.
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I’ve seen fewer white dudes at a local craft brewery known for their extra hoppy IPAs than the lineup for this Semafor event.
Look, being cool doesn't mean that you'll be successful, but I think after reading this we can determine that Bari Weiss is one of the least cool people to ever gain power, wealth, and fame/infamy.
A lot of that going around these days....
A lot of that going around these days....
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Look, being cool doesn't mean that you'll be successful, but I think after reading this we can determine that Bari Weiss is one of the least cool people to ever gain power, wealth, and fame/infamy.
A lot of that going around these days....
A lot of that going around these days....
Nothing else happening in the country or the world that demands the opinions of WaPo’s editorial board than the lack of paper towels in public restrooms.
At this point, the Washpost edit page is just trolling its readers.
This is today's actual house editorial.
This is today's actual house editorial.
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Nothing else happening in the country or the world that demands the opinions of WaPo’s editorial board than the lack of paper towels in public restrooms.
Great. Now the Dept of Energy wants to remake the Wrath of Khan.
"the president has directed the Department of Energy to launch an AI project called the genesis mission" sounds like something out of a technothriller
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Launching the Genesis Mission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Great. Now the Dept of Energy wants to remake the Wrath of Khan.
Look, who doesn't think putting your bare feet up on the chair in front of you isn't gross and unbecoming, but isn't this a little weird for the Transportation Secretary to care this much?
Duffy on his demand that air travelers not wear slippers or pajamas: "It honors our country ... don't take your shoes off and put your feet on the chair ahead of you"
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Look, who doesn't think putting your bare feet up on the chair in front of you isn't gross and unbecoming, but isn't this a little weird for the Transportation Secretary to care this much?
Can't be a coincidence that mere minutes before a federal judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James, DOD announced they are considering court martial proceedings against Mark Kelly.
Revenge of the Idiots.
Revenge of the Idiots.
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Can't be a coincidence that mere minutes before a federal judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James, DOD announced they are considering court martial proceedings against Mark Kelly.
Revenge of the Idiots.
Revenge of the Idiots.
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they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
Removing requirements seems like a great way not only to fail students but to ensure that money goes to anything *but* public education.
Linda McMahon: "The states will have less requirements because more money will go in block grants to the states ... I have called for a hard reset of education because we have failed our students."
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Removing requirements seems like a great way not only to fail students but to ensure that money goes to anything *but* public education.
What in the ever-loving fuck?
BLITZER: During WW2, Nazi officers were following the chain of command, obeying illegal orders & slaughtered Jews during the Holocaust
McCLAIN: We're a long way from Nuremberg trials & the slaughtering of Jews. If you want to talk about the slaughtering the Jews we can have that convo another time
McCLAIN: We're a long way from Nuremberg trials & the slaughtering of Jews. If you want to talk about the slaughtering the Jews we can have that convo another time
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What in the ever-loving fuck?
You know who else was just following orders, no matter how immoral and indecent? (This is rhetorical--you know the answer.)
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
You know who else was just following orders, no matter how immoral and indecent? (This is rhetorical--you know the answer.)
The stars are aligned to have my beloved KSU Owls finish the season ranked higher than my beloved Gators. I'll embrace the chaos in my sports life. Get it done, y'all.
This week's Athletic 136, ranking every team:
1. Ohio State
7. Oregon
13. Texas
43. UConn
110. Boston College
135. Charlotte
Full list: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
1. Ohio State
7. Oregon
13. Texas
43. UConn
110. Boston College
135. Charlotte
Full list: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 13: The contenders are getting crowded
The teams at the very top and very bottom of our FBS rankings are running out of time to make big statements.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The stars are aligned to have my beloved KSU Owls finish the season ranked higher than my beloved Gators. I'll embrace the chaos in my sports life. Get it done, y'all.