David Boardman
@dboardman.bsky.social
Journalist/educator. Dean, Klein College of Media and Communication, Temple University. Chair, Spotlight PA. Founding chair, Lenfest Institute. Board, RCFP, OCCRP. Ex-editor of The Seattle Times. Passion for Philly sports and Pacific NW coastline.
This is the U.S. Department of Labor’s new social-media campaign. Notice anything?
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is the U.S. Department of Labor’s new social-media campaign. Notice anything?
Did one of the largest protests in the history of the United States happen yesterday? You might not know it from today’s printed @nytimes.com, which had nothing above the fold, a small teaser below and a story buried on Page 23.
October 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Did one of the largest protests in the history of the United States happen yesterday? You might not know it from today’s printed @nytimes.com, which had nothing above the fold, a small teaser below and a story buried on Page 23.
There is no denying that the @jaketapper.bsky.social/ @alexthompson.bsky.social book “Original Sin” is revelatory. But the emerging theme among Beltway journos, expressed by @politico today, that the Biden cover-up will be a major issue for voters in ‘28, is absurd and a reflection of DC myopia.
May 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
There is no denying that the @jaketapper.bsky.social/ @alexthompson.bsky.social book “Original Sin” is revelatory. But the emerging theme among Beltway journos, expressed by @politico today, that the Biden cover-up will be a major issue for voters in ‘28, is absurd and a reflection of DC myopia.
Say what???!!!! “…to ensure that the news media works closely with the administration’s agenda.”
April 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Say what???!!!! “…to ensure that the news media works closely with the administration’s agenda.”
It took @axios.com all of a day to tell us that the Signal scandal doesn’t matter. Expecting a lead piece tomorrow on how the Democrats mishandled it.
March 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It took @axios.com all of a day to tell us that the Signal scandal doesn’t matter. Expecting a lead piece tomorrow on how the Democrats mishandled it.
Why does @axios.com seem to spend more time analyzing Democrats than reporting on our constitutional crisis?
March 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Why does @axios.com seem to spend more time analyzing Democrats than reporting on our constitutional crisis?
I didn't expect this, but I'm increasingly feeling that Amy Coney Barrett is going to save the Union.
March 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I didn't expect this, but I'm increasingly feeling that Amy Coney Barrett is going to save the Union.
Enormously proud of @cbsnews.com and the journalists of @60minutes.bsky.social for their rapid-response investigative reporting on the ravaging of justice at the Justice Department. In the face of @FCC threats, we see some courage.
February 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Enormously proud of @cbsnews.com and the journalists of @60minutes.bsky.social for their rapid-response investigative reporting on the ravaging of justice at the Justice Department. In the face of @FCC threats, we see some courage.
While the world reels from unhinged comments from our president, the nation’s most watched news network focuses on … Bama football.
February 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
While the world reels from unhinged comments from our president, the nation’s most watched news network focuses on … Bama football.
“I will not be bullied by this administration” on the values of diversity and equity in Pennsylvania, Gov. @joshshapiropa.bsky.social tells a largely Black audience in Philadelphia.
February 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“I will not be bullied by this administration” on the values of diversity and equity in Pennsylvania, Gov. @joshshapiropa.bsky.social tells a largely Black audience in Philadelphia.
For insight into Brent Bozell, Trump’s nominee to head the U.S.Agency for Global Media, here’s the last tweet he reposted before the announcement.
January 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
For insight into Brent Bozell, Trump’s nominee to head the U.S.Agency for Global Media, here’s the last tweet he reposted before the announcement.
Excited to announce that @sarahalvarez.bsky.social, renowned for forging new ways to serve challenged communities, will be joining the faculty of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University as the James B. Steele Chair in Journalism Innovation. klein.temple.edu/news/2025/01...
January 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Excited to announce that @sarahalvarez.bsky.social, renowned for forging new ways to serve challenged communities, will be joining the faculty of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University as the James B. Steele Chair in Journalism Innovation. klein.temple.edu/news/2025/01...
Why does this feel like a Harold & Kumar movie? What clowns.
January 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Why does this feel like a Harold & Kumar movie? What clowns.
Salute to @anntelnaes.bsky.social, quitting @washingtonpost.com after her cartoon featuring her boss Jeff Bezos was spiked. Here it is:
January 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Salute to @anntelnaes.bsky.social, quitting @washingtonpost.com after her cartoon featuring her boss Jeff Bezos was spiked. Here it is:
Stunned that @CNN would use Dr. Deborah Birx, who was widely criticized for her role as Trump’s COVID guru, as an expert on bird flu.
December 27, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Stunned that @CNN would use Dr. Deborah Birx, who was widely criticized for her role as Trump’s COVID guru, as an expert on bird flu.
Is there a MAGA mole on the @nytimes.com copy desk? Consistently, the headlines are far more Trump-leaning than the stories are. Today’s exhibit:
December 5, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Is there a MAGA mole on the @nytimes.com copy desk? Consistently, the headlines are far more Trump-leaning than the stories are. Today’s exhibit:
Which of these presidential messages would you want to share with your children and grandchildren?
November 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Which of these presidential messages would you want to share with your children and grandchildren?
Choosing Matt Gaetz as AG was bad enough. But choosing former Sixer Doug Collins as Director of Veterans Affairs is over the top.
November 15, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Choosing Matt Gaetz as AG was bad enough. But choosing former Sixer Doug Collins as Director of Veterans Affairs is over the top.
Maybe it’s because he had a lot of experience defending himself.
November 13, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Maybe it’s because he had a lot of experience defending himself.