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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 2d

The US Supreme Court returns today for its new term, two decades after John Roberts became chief justice. As this chart shows, public views of the court are much more negative – and far more politically divided – than 20 years ago. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Line chart showing how public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court has changed in recent decades, both among Americans overall and among Republicans and Democrats. The chart is based on Pew Research Center surveys of U.S. adults.

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 1d

In the Washington Post today talking about Virginia politics. wapo.st/4mU7n9E

Trump joins other Republicans in calling for Jay Jones to exit Virginia race

Jerrauld “Jay” Jones, Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General, apologized for texts that describe a hypothetical shooting a former state House speaker.

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 2d

In The Guardian UK talking about late-night comedy and President Trump.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

‘No reason not to be all in’: is Saturday Night Live ready to meet a major political moment?

The return of the long-running series lands at a difficult time for late-night comedy – and free speech

www.theguardian.com

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 3d

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

CNN @cnn.com · 4d

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

www.cnn.com

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 3d

Actually "against the law" or "illegal" would be clearer

Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 4d

It is not clear that Mr. Trump’s image can be featured on a coin. An 1866 law enshrined a tradition that only deceased people could appear on U.S. currency to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy. Trump admin is planning to do it anyway.
By Alan Rappeport

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...

Treasury Plans to Mint $1 Commemorative Trump Coin

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 4d

The University of Mary Washington hosted the 65th District House of Delegates candidate debate on Thursday. If you couldn't join us, here is the link to the debate: youtu.be/uEtHCieGpL8

65th District House of Delegates Debate

YouTube video by University of Mary Washington

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · 19d

On CNN today talking about the difficult future of late-night comedy given recent events. video.snapstream.net/Play/9H4B3tv...

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 29d

Welcome to the field of Elections, Public Opinion, & Voting Behavior, judicial politics scholars.

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Sep 7

Had a great time at the Takoma Park Folk Festival today, including hearing a great performance by the Latvian ensemble Sudrabavots. #LoveDC

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Sep 7

In the Washington Post today talking about the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election. wapo.st/4nnWhdU

Virginia governor’s race hits high gear as referendum on Trump

GOP gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears is emphasizing transgender issues as Democrat Abigail Spanberger goes after Trump’s impact on Virginia’s economy.

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Norm Ornstein @normornstein.bsky.social · Sep 6

It is truly sad what’s happened to the Post, especially the editorial pages

Art Levine @artl7.bsky.social · Sep 6

Shameful Post editorial:
In defense of the War Department

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

@froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social

Opinion | In defense of the War Department

Euphemisms such as “defense” and “security” have a tendency for bureaucratic mission-creep.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Check out this column on the changing nature of journalism and political campaigning in Virginia, as described by veteran reporter Bob Lewis. (And I contribute a thought or two) virginiamercury.com/2025/08/29/l...

Labor Days past: When politics leapt from summer doldrums to its fall stretch run • Virginia Mercury

Local reporters' past dispatches from Labor Day venues weren’t breaking news, but without them, Virginians will learn a little less about candidates, writes columnist Bob Lewis.

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Aug 25

Here we go - the start of year 32 teaching in a college classroom!

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Aug 22

What Canada is reading

Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yet another reason to stay the hell away from the United States.

More phones being searched at the U.S. border than ever before, data shows - National | Globalnews.ca

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security denied the uptick in searches of electronic devices has anything to do with the current Trump administration.

globalnews.ca

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · Aug 20

My last story for Bethesda Today. Thanks, as always, for reading. 🥲 bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/20/a...

What’s the future of economic development in MoCo’s Ag Reserve?

Some small business owners and county officials are concerned that Agricultural Reserve regulations are holding back economic development.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Aug 19

Novo Nordisk’s move to cut the price of Ozempic to $499 for the uninsured is a modest step forward, but let’s not forget.

Ozempic costs just $59 in Germany while it costs less than $5 to make.

The U.S. must no longer pay the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs.

Novo Halves Ozempic Price to $499 a Month for Those Paying Cash

Novo Nordisk A/S is slashing the cost of Ozempic for cash-paying patients after the diabetes shot became the poster child for high US drug prices.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · Aug 19

Air Canada, union reach deal, forcing travelers to fly Air Canada again

MONTREAL – As stranded passengers celebrated the news that a tentative deal had been reached by Air Canada and the union representing flight attendants, the mood was tempered by the realization that t...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Aug 15

Imagine if they’d had sandwiches. 🥪

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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · Aug 11

And just like that Trump is backing to blaming Ukraine for being attacked.

His anti-Russia period lasted maybe a month.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 11

Trump: "I get along with Zelenskyy, but I disagree w/ what he's done. Severely disagree. This is a war that should have never happened...I was a little bothered by the fact that Zelenskyy was saying, 'I have to get constitutional approval.' I mean, he's got approval to go into war & kill everybody"

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · Aug 9

#SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 6

Golden Diner’s lush pancakes draw crowds who will sometimes wait hours for a bite, but the chef Sam Yoo has never shared the recipe. Until now. nyti.ms/455ASzL

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · Aug 6

“Working at The Post feels like being on the Titanic after it struck an iceberg — drifting aimlessly as it sank” www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/work...

“Working at The Post feels like being on the Titanic after it struck an iceberg — drifting aimlessly as it sank”

If "Why I'm Leaving New York" was the cliché essay topic of the 2010s, "Why I Left The Washington Post" is making a strong bid as the 2025 equivalent. There are so many entries, from Ruth Marcus to…

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth.bsky.social · Aug 5

In the New York Times today talking about President Trump's messaging relating to negative reports from government agencies. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/u...

Republicans Suddenly Distrust Jobs Data After Trump Fires Statistics Chief

www.nytimes.com

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is amongst the most impactful two minutes of broadcasting I’ve ever seen.

By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza

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