Brent D. Watkins
@brentdwatkins.bsky.social
Husband, dad, and people enjoyer ✧ UW School of Public Health alum ✧ Interested in technology, politics, and all things MENA ✧ Views are my own
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“I really want to make the world more beautiful.” —Bennett, age 4
I couldn’t be any prouder.
I couldn’t be any prouder.
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tonight’s combo of
-2022-level turnout
-unexceptional Dem candidate
-Dems outspent
simultaneously means that Behn was unlikely to ever pull it off *and* that her single-digit loss is *even worse* for republicans than it looks at first glance. this result indicates the senate is in play imo
-2022-level turnout
-unexceptional Dem candidate
-Dems outspent
simultaneously means that Behn was unlikely to ever pull it off *and* that her single-digit loss is *even worse* for republicans than it looks at first glance. this result indicates the senate is in play imo
i'd say the midterm-level turnout for a special election is even more ominous than the swing
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
tonight’s combo of
-2022-level turnout
-unexceptional Dem candidate
-Dems outspent
simultaneously means that Behn was unlikely to ever pull it off *and* that her single-digit loss is *even worse* for republicans than it looks at first glance. this result indicates the senate is in play imo
-2022-level turnout
-unexceptional Dem candidate
-Dems outspent
simultaneously means that Behn was unlikely to ever pull it off *and* that her single-digit loss is *even worse* for republicans than it looks at first glance. this result indicates the senate is in play imo
It’s officially time for Republicans to start panicking.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It’s officially time for Republicans to start panicking.
My prediction:
Van Epps 54, Behn 44
Van Epps 54, Behn 44
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My prediction:
Van Epps 54, Behn 44
Van Epps 54, Behn 44
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When Biden gave the worst debate performance in history, my job as a neutral reporter was to write about it incessantly until he dropped out. When Trump gave the second worst debate performance in history, against Harris, my job was to lend credence to his claim that immigrants were eating pets.
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
When Biden gave the worst debate performance in history, my job as a neutral reporter was to write about it incessantly until he dropped out. When Trump gave the second worst debate performance in history, against Harris, my job was to lend credence to his claim that immigrants were eating pets.
And this guy says he wants to close the gun show loophole smh
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Alisha, Eva, Lila, and I wish everyone a peaceful day with loved ones.
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
And this guy says he wants to close the gun show loophole smh
We ran into our city council member at a holiday event in town and I congratulated her on her reelection. I almost said she won by an “Assad margin,” and I’m very glad I caught myself. I often forget that most public servants aren’t terminally online weirdos like me.
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
We ran into our city council member at a holiday event in town and I congratulated her on her reelection. I almost said she won by an “Assad margin,” and I’m very glad I caught myself. I often forget that most public servants aren’t terminally online weirdos like me.
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Hey so as someone who has a degree in global politics and spent a significant amount of time studying international law — this is a textbook example of a war crime.
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Hey so as someone who has a degree in global politics and spent a significant amount of time studying international law — this is a textbook example of a war crime.
The Polar Express is basically a horror film, but my son loves it and watching it together is one of my favorite newer Christmas season traditions.
November 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Polar Express is basically a horror film, but my son loves it and watching it together is one of my favorite newer Christmas season traditions.
On the off chance you’ve ever wondered whether traditional Christmas songs have been recorded in Persian, the answer is yes—there’s at least one album I just discovered. And here I was thinking I couldn’t love this season any more.
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On the off chance you’ve ever wondered whether traditional Christmas songs have been recorded in Persian, the answer is yes—there’s at least one album I just discovered. And here I was thinking I couldn’t love this season any more.
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It's pretty interesting that Marjorie Taylor Greene chose January 5, 2026, as her last day in office.
January 6th would’ve been awkward, huh?
January 6th would’ve been awkward, huh?
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It's pretty interesting that Marjorie Taylor Greene chose January 5, 2026, as her last day in office.
January 6th would’ve been awkward, huh?
January 6th would’ve been awkward, huh?
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Trump liberated Americans from their jobs!
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Trump liberated Americans from their jobs!
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Trump calling for members of Congress to be hanged is not great, in my humble opinion.
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump calling for members of Congress to be hanged is not great, in my humble opinion.
Our four-year-old just now: “Scorpions don’t wear clothes.” 😆
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Our four-year-old just now: “Scorpions don’t wear clothes.” 😆
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Whoever came up with these tariffs in the first place should be fired.
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Whoever came up with these tariffs in the first place should be fired.
Why does pumpkin pie even exist? Terrible stuff.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Why does pumpkin pie even exist? Terrible stuff.
My brother is on the same flight to São Paulo as Gov. Newsom!
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
My brother is on the same flight to São Paulo as Gov. Newsom!
I genuinely believe we are approaching a point where the right would rather kill people than build more houses.
November 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I genuinely believe we are approaching a point where the right would rather kill people than build more houses.
WE ARE SO BACK Y’ALL
@abigailspanberger.com will lead with the best interests of ALL Virginians in mind! We’re thrilled to call her our next governor!
November 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
WE ARE SO BACK Y’ALL
Last week, I had the honor of attending my first ISC2 Security Congress, and it exceeded my expectations. 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last week, I had the honor of attending my first ISC2 Security Congress, and it exceeded my expectations. 🧵
Five years ago, the right was calling for Andrew Cuomo’s imprisonment.
Now they’re portraying him as the savior of western civilization.
What a time to be alive.
Now they’re portraying him as the savior of western civilization.
What a time to be alive.
October 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Five years ago, the right was calling for Andrew Cuomo’s imprisonment.
Now they’re portraying him as the savior of western civilization.
What a time to be alive.
Now they’re portraying him as the savior of western civilization.
What a time to be alive.
Mainstream Republican politicians are openly attacking the patriotism of the millions of citizens protesting today, branding them “America-haters” and “communists.”
This is NOT normal.
This is NOT normal.
October 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Mainstream Republican politicians are openly attacking the patriotism of the millions of citizens protesting today, branding them “America-haters” and “communists.”
This is NOT normal.
This is NOT normal.
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He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
America saved him from the Taliban. Trump wants to send him back.
He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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1/3: I am excited to share that my digital and media literacy project, which will be implemented under my organization, Do You Know What You Know? (DYKWYK?), has been selected for the Institute for Citizens & Scholars Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness program. bsky.app/profile/dykw...
Hi, Bluesky! We are ‘Do You Know What You Know?’
Our aim is to provide educational content to individuals of all ages to improve their news literacy skills. We have a monthly podcast where we interview intelligent people from a variety of career fields.
open.spotify.com/show/1m2gOZv...
Our aim is to provide educational content to individuals of all ages to improve their news literacy skills. We have a monthly podcast where we interview intelligent people from a variety of career fields.
open.spotify.com/show/1m2gOZv...
Do You Know What You Know?
Podcast · Do You Know What You Know? · The official podcast of DYKWYK where we discuss our main topics, including disinformation, online safety, and more with experts in various fields of work.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
1/3: I am excited to share that my digital and media literacy project, which will be implemented under my organization, Do You Know What You Know? (DYKWYK?), has been selected for the Institute for Citizens & Scholars Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness program. bsky.app/profile/dykw...
If we’re being honest, both parties often get Iran wrong. They’ll amplify communists, terrorists, and Israeli-funded monarchists—anybody except actual Iranians in Iran. It’s so typically American to believe we know better than the people living under tyranny every day.
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If we’re being honest, both parties often get Iran wrong. They’ll amplify communists, terrorists, and Israeli-funded monarchists—anybody except actual Iranians in Iran. It’s so typically American to believe we know better than the people living under tyranny every day.