Barbara Lehman Smith
@baltbio.bsky.social
Reader, writer, arithmetic avoider.
Lover of stories, partial to biography and the lives of women artists. Author of ELIZABETH SPARHAWK-JONES: THE ARTIST WHO LIVED TWICE. Next up: Elinor Wylie
Baltimore,MD & Edgartown, MA
Lover of stories, partial to biography and the lives of women artists. Author of ELIZABETH SPARHAWK-JONES: THE ARTIST WHO LIVED TWICE. Next up: Elinor Wylie
Baltimore,MD & Edgartown, MA
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Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students
Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students
When Nick McDaniels isn’t in the classroom at Mervo High School in Baltimore, he’s running a law firm.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students
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I loved talking with Carla Kaplan about her new book, TROUBLEMAKER: THE FIERCE, UNRULY LIFE OF JESSICA MITFORD. Thankful there is now a wonderful biography of the best Mitford sister. In print this Sunday in the @bostonglobe.com but here now www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/a...
Crossing borders and making (good) trouble, Jessica Mitford was a model for our times - The Boston Globe
One of the first things that struck Carla Kaplan about Jessica Mitford was her voice — not in speaking but on the page.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I loved talking with Carla Kaplan about her new book, TROUBLEMAKER: THE FIERCE, UNRULY LIFE OF JESSICA MITFORD. Thankful there is now a wonderful biography of the best Mitford sister. In print this Sunday in the @bostonglobe.com but here now www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/a...
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I want AI to do the laundry and my admin while I write and illustrate books.
I don't want AI to write and illustrate books while I do the laundry and admin.
I don't want AI to write and illustrate books while I do the laundry and admin.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I want AI to do the laundry and my admin while I write and illustrate books.
I don't want AI to write and illustrate books while I do the laundry and admin.
I don't want AI to write and illustrate books while I do the laundry and admin.
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“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Republicans no longer have any excuse to delay justice.
Senator Thune must bring this bill to a vote, IMMEDIATELY
The victims of Epstein's abuse & the American people deserve transparency.
Senator Thune must bring this bill to a vote, IMMEDIATELY
The victims of Epstein's abuse & the American people deserve transparency.
Epstein files live updates as House passes bill to force release of documents in 427-1 vote
The House voted 427 to 1 to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act and compel the release of documents. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Republicans no longer have any excuse to delay justice.
Senator Thune must bring this bill to a vote, IMMEDIATELY
The victims of Epstein's abuse & the American people deserve transparency.
Senator Thune must bring this bill to a vote, IMMEDIATELY
The victims of Epstein's abuse & the American people deserve transparency.
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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Trump doesn’t get to “determine” we’re at war—that’s Congress’s job. Check the Constitution, Art. 1, Sec 8, Clause 11.
And while he’s talking tough out of one side of his mouth, he’s disbanding the DOJ task force fighting cartels with the other.
This isn’t about public safety. It’s a power grab.
And while he’s talking tough out of one side of his mouth, he’s disbanding the DOJ task force fighting cartels with the other.
This isn’t about public safety. It’s a power grab.
Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Trump doesn’t get to “determine” we’re at war—that’s Congress’s job. Check the Constitution, Art. 1, Sec 8, Clause 11.
And while he’s talking tough out of one side of his mouth, he’s disbanding the DOJ task force fighting cartels with the other.
This isn’t about public safety. It’s a power grab.
And while he’s talking tough out of one side of his mouth, he’s disbanding the DOJ task force fighting cartels with the other.
This isn’t about public safety. It’s a power grab.
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The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.
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Whiskey Pete summoned the top military brass from around the world to call them fat.
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Whiskey Pete summoned the top military brass from around the world to call them fat.
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Reminder that the Senate confirmed this underqualified alcoholic Major to oversee the entire US military. His inability to handle the stresses of the job should surprise no one. www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-aid...
Pentagon Pete’s ‘Manic’ Meltdowns Exposed by Aides
The former Fox News host is reportedly spiraling out of control.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Reminder that the Senate confirmed this underqualified alcoholic Major to oversee the entire US military. His inability to handle the stresses of the job should surprise no one. www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-aid...
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Nearly 48 hours of relentless anti-trans propaganda and news reports over the murder of Charlie Kirk, and all of that for not a single shred of evidence that trans people or trans rights had anything to do with it.
September 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Nearly 48 hours of relentless anti-trans propaganda and news reports over the murder of Charlie Kirk, and all of that for not a single shred of evidence that trans people or trans rights had anything to do with it.
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If the Trump White House wants to ban all transgender people from owning guns because a handful were responsible for mass shootings, wait until they hear how many shootings straight cis white guys have done.
September 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If the Trump White House wants to ban all transgender people from owning guns because a handful were responsible for mass shootings, wait until they hear how many shootings straight cis white guys have done.
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Holy shit. This legit gave me chills.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson clapped back at GOP members amid Wednesday's redistricting vote.
WHITE WOMEN, this is the model. We have more power than others. We are the last to be silenced. We have a responsibility to SPEAK so others are HEARD.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson clapped back at GOP members amid Wednesday's redistricting vote.
WHITE WOMEN, this is the model. We have more power than others. We are the last to be silenced. We have a responsibility to SPEAK so others are HEARD.
August 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Holy shit. This legit gave me chills.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson clapped back at GOP members amid Wednesday's redistricting vote.
WHITE WOMEN, this is the model. We have more power than others. We are the last to be silenced. We have a responsibility to SPEAK so others are HEARD.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson clapped back at GOP members amid Wednesday's redistricting vote.
WHITE WOMEN, this is the model. We have more power than others. We are the last to be silenced. We have a responsibility to SPEAK so others are HEARD.
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And of course, read #bannedbooks.
It's more important than ever to support your public library. #Libraries are community. They are about opening minds and opening doors. Get a library card, and check out books. Download Libby. Libraries need the stats for funding, which is now uncertain. And thank your librarian.
We love you.
We love you.
August 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
And of course, read #bannedbooks.
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Common Baltimore W 👇🏾
If you’re a new graduate looking for your next big move, come to Baltimore and see all it has to offer.
If you’re a new graduate looking for your next big move, come to Baltimore and see all it has to offer.
August 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Common Baltimore W 👇🏾
If you’re a new graduate looking for your next big move, come to Baltimore and see all it has to offer.
If you’re a new graduate looking for your next big move, come to Baltimore and see all it has to offer.
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WaPo - The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to President Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American history museum
A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.
www.yahoo.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
WaPo - The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to President Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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Start your morning with two minutes of the testimony of Samuel Garcia, an average American who drove 3 hours to speak truth to power to the Texas legislature. Let’s decide that we are all Samuel Garcia. Get in their faces and make them listen. Mr. Garcia is a great American.
July 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Start your morning with two minutes of the testimony of Samuel Garcia, an average American who drove 3 hours to speak truth to power to the Texas legislature. Let’s decide that we are all Samuel Garcia. Get in their faces and make them listen. Mr. Garcia is a great American.
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I think it's time for us to view Kennedy's actions as an attack not just on our public health but the country itself. He's an incredible monster.
Health Secretary Kennedy to oust advisory panel on cancer screenings, HIV prevention drugs, WSJ reports reut.rs/452or6u
Health Secretary Kennedy to oust advisory panel on cancer screenings, HIV prevention drugs, WSJ reports
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
reut.rs
July 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I think it's time for us to view Kennedy's actions as an attack not just on our public health but the country itself. He's an incredible monster.
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"We are writing to express our firm support for the efforts to enshrine the right to read into Massachusetts law via SB 2328."
Read PEN America's testimony in support of Massachusetts Freedom to Read Act: pen.org/pen-america-...
Read PEN America's testimony in support of Massachusetts Freedom to Read Act: pen.org/pen-america-...
PEN America Testimony in Support of Massachusetts Freedom to Read Act - PEN America
PEN America submitted the following written testimony in support of Senate bill 2328, which would protect the right to read for all Massachusetts residents.
pen.org
July 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"We are writing to express our firm support for the efforts to enshrine the right to read into Massachusetts law via SB 2328."
Read PEN America's testimony in support of Massachusetts Freedom to Read Act: pen.org/pen-america-...
Read PEN America's testimony in support of Massachusetts Freedom to Read Act: pen.org/pen-america-...
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A Refuge From Censorship: Why Independent Bookstores Will Save Us lithub.com/a-refuge-fro...
A Refuge From Censorship: Why Independent Bookstores Will Save Us
I was six hundred miles into a two-thousand-mile road trip, doing jumping jacks at a rest stop in Ohio to wake myself up, when my phone buzzed with the update I’d been dreading. The U.S. Court of A…
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July 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A Refuge From Censorship: Why Independent Bookstores Will Save Us lithub.com/a-refuge-fro...
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I understand justice matters but the reopening of cold cases is surely going too far now
July 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I understand justice matters but the reopening of cold cases is surely going too far now