Jim Kelly
@dr-jimkelly.bsky.social
Retired journalist and professor who is still paying attention
Indiana University has fired the student newspaper adviser for not censoring the publication.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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October 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
People who would have otherwise lived will die because of the cuts to NIH.
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the Crown Jewel of American Science
Senior scientists at the National Institutes of Health fear that research on conditions like obesity, heart disease and cancer will be undermined by President Trump’s policies.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
People who would have otherwise lived will die because of the cuts to NIH.
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
“For a president to personally and publicly direct the levers of the federal government against publicly named citizens for political reasons sets a new and perilous precedent in our republic,” the Republicans wrote.
Former Trump Staff Members Liken His Actions to Those of ‘Royal Despot’
In an open letter, prominent Republicans criticized President Trump for using his power to punish two former administration officials who criticized him.
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April 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
“For a president to personally and publicly direct the levers of the federal government against publicly named citizens for political reasons sets a new and perilous precedent in our republic,” the Republicans wrote.
Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times
April 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times
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Trump is denying due process to foreign nationals here legally before ripping them from their families and deporting them.
Do we really believe this regime will follow any sort of due process for American citizens before Trump tries to deport them?
Call it what it is: fascism.
Do we really believe this regime will follow any sort of due process for American citizens before Trump tries to deport them?
Call it what it is: fascism.
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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April 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Trump is denying due process to foreign nationals here legally before ripping them from their families and deporting them.
Do we really believe this regime will follow any sort of due process for American citizens before Trump tries to deport them?
Call it what it is: fascism.
Do we really believe this regime will follow any sort of due process for American citizens before Trump tries to deport them?
Call it what it is: fascism.
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Everything was going smoothly until the VP's klutzy fumble.
Clumsy JD Vance Breaks NCAA Football Championship Trophy
The Ohio State alum looked embarrassed after letting the gold-plated trophy plummet to the ground.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Everything was going smoothly until the VP's klutzy fumble.
HAPPENING NOW: Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech for as long as possible to protest Trump.
Watch live here:
Watch live here:
🚨HAPPENING NOW: CORY BOOKER SPEAKING AS LONG AS POSSIBLE TO PROTEST TRUMP
YouTube video by Keith Edwards
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April 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Watch your emails and Facebook posts carefully. You may be the next ordinary citizen made privy to top-secret war plans...
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
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March 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Watch your emails and Facebook posts carefully. You may be the next ordinary citizen made privy to top-secret war plans...
There may be the tiniest divide in the MAGA ranks.
Steve Bannon said, “Musk is a parasitic illegal immigrant. He wants to impose his freak experiments and play-act as God without any respect for the country’s history, values or traditions.”
Steve Bannon said, “Musk is a parasitic illegal immigrant. He wants to impose his freak experiments and play-act as God without any respect for the country’s history, values or traditions.”
Bannon Calls Musk a ‘Parasitic Illegal Immigrant’
Stephen Bannon, a top adviser during President Trump’s first term and a popular figure among his supporters, said Elon Musk wants to “play-act as God” as part of his push to overhaul the federal gover...
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February 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
There may be the tiniest divide in the MAGA ranks.
Steve Bannon said, “Musk is a parasitic illegal immigrant. He wants to impose his freak experiments and play-act as God without any respect for the country’s history, values or traditions.”
Steve Bannon said, “Musk is a parasitic illegal immigrant. He wants to impose his freak experiments and play-act as God without any respect for the country’s history, values or traditions.”
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“The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) condemns in the strongest of terms, the actions of the White House barring credentialed Associated Press (AP) photojournalists and reporters from events at the White House and on Air Force One…” Please tap the link below for the full statement.
NPPA statement condemning White House for restricting the access of Associated Press journalists
Such actions are unacceptable as attempts at prior restraint, blatant retaliation and chilling abridgement of First Amendment rights.
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February 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
“The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) condemns in the strongest of terms, the actions of the White House barring credentialed Associated Press (AP) photojournalists and reporters from events at the White House and on Air Force One…” Please tap the link below for the full statement.
I’m going to miss the sage analysis of Charles M. Blow. I have learned much from him. He will be difficult to replace.
Opinion | My Farewell Column
Growing into myself as a writer — and doing it in front of and for all of you — has been one of the great honors of my life.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’m going to miss the sage analysis of Charles M. Blow. I have learned much from him. He will be difficult to replace.
Ethan Sandweiss is doing incredible reporting on the extravagant expenses IU leadership is making, like a $13,000 airplane flight to get Quinn Buckner to work on time.
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IU spent $13,500 on chartered flight for trustee’s TV sports gig
Quinn Buckner flew from a trustee meeting near Jeffersonville, Indiana, to New Orleans to provide commentary for a Pacers game that night. IU paid for the flight on a private jet with funds from the I...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Ethan Sandweiss is doing incredible reporting on the extravagant expenses IU leadership is making, like a $13,000 airplane flight to get Quinn Buckner to work on time.
indianapublicmedia.org/news/iu-spen...
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Canada and Mexico vow retaliation to Trump’s tariffs, which have opened up new economic uncertainty. “Dumbest trade war” still seems about right.
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Canada and Mexico vow retaliation to Trump’s tariffs, which have opened up new economic uncertainty. “Dumbest trade war” still seems about right.
Babies across Sub-Saharan Africa have been born with HIV because Trump shut down the US aid that was promised to their mothers.
The world will turn its back to America.
The world will turn its back to America.
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.
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January 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Babies across Sub-Saharan Africa have been born with HIV because Trump shut down the US aid that was promised to their mothers.
The world will turn its back to America.
The world will turn its back to America.
We were on track to end the AIDS pandemic by 2030 and now Trump has suspended the PEPFAR aid that the world depends upon to accomplish that goal.
January 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We were on track to end the AIDS pandemic by 2030 and now Trump has suspended the PEPFAR aid that the world depends upon to accomplish that goal.
First it was bone spurs, now it’s too cold for his thin skin.
January 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
First it was bone spurs, now it’s too cold for his thin skin.
Ms. Colleen Shogan ought to reverse her position and publish the Equal Rights Amendment today!
January 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ms. Colleen Shogan ought to reverse her position and publish the Equal Rights Amendment today!
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"We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers to question the integrity of this institution, broken with a tradition of transparency, and prompted some of our most distinguished colleagues to leave."
400+ Post journalists appeal to Bezos. www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n...
400+ Post journalists appeal to Bezos. www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n...
Will Lewis's first year at 'Washington Post': Cancellations, red ink and an exodus
Subscribers and star journalists have fled the Post in its first year under CEO and Publisher Will Lewis. Now staff have signed a petition asking owner Jeff Bezos to intervene.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers to question the integrity of this institution, broken with a tradition of transparency, and prompted some of our most distinguished colleagues to leave."
400+ Post journalists appeal to Bezos. www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n...
400+ Post journalists appeal to Bezos. www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n...
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Menstrual products – items that many people need to function in their daily lives – are subject to the state's sales tax because they are considered a “luxury” product.
It's time for Indiana to join the other 26 states that have removed the tax on these products.
It's time for Indiana to join the other 26 states that have removed the tax on these products.
Indiana's Elimination of Period Product Tax Overdue
Period products are a necessity, but are still subject to Indiana's sales tax because they are considered a “luxury” product. 26 other states have already eliminated the period tax, it's time for
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January 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Menstrual products – items that many people need to function in their daily lives – are subject to the state's sales tax because they are considered a “luxury” product.
It's time for Indiana to join the other 26 states that have removed the tax on these products.
It's time for Indiana to join the other 26 states that have removed the tax on these products.
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West Virginia University and Marshall University are reviewing their diversity policies following Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s order that bans DEI at entities receiving state funding, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
WVU, Marshall reviewing diversity policies following Morrisey’s DEI ban impacting state funding • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia University and Marshall University are reviewing their diversity policies following Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s order that bans DEI at entities receiving state funding. Morrisey issued…
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January 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
West Virginia University and Marshall University are reviewing their diversity policies following Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s order that bans DEI at entities receiving state funding, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.