Jo-Ann Johnston
@jo-annjohnston.bsky.social
Independent writer these days. Freelance editor. Substitute teacher. Animal lover. Upstate NY.
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An Anniversary to Mourn, Not Celebrate — Project 2029
This week marks five years since the January 6, 2021 assault on the nation’s Capitol and the very heart of our democracy. Insurrectionists encouraged by the 45th president, Donald J. Trump, stormed th...
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We remember the truth and will build a stronger democracy. www.project2029.me/blog/an-anni...
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Proud to have published January 6 & the Politics of History w/ historians Jill Lepore, Joanne Freeman, Stephanie McCurry, Elizabeth Hinton, Will Sturkey, Julian Zelizer. The book includes a vital debate about historians’ responsibilities as public intellectuals. www.amazon.com/January-Poli...
January 6 and the Politics of History (History in the Headlines)
January 6 and the Politics of History (History in the Headlines) [Downs, Jim, McCurry, Stephanie, Freeman, Joanne B., Hinton, Elizabeth, Lepore, Jill, Sturkey, William, Zelizer, Julian E., Downs, Jim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. January 6 and the Politics of History (History in the Headlines)
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January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Proud to have published January 6 & the Politics of History w/ historians Jill Lepore, Joanne Freeman, Stephanie McCurry, Elizabeth Hinton, Will Sturkey, Julian Zelizer. The book includes a vital debate about historians’ responsibilities as public intellectuals. www.amazon.com/January-Poli...
We remember the truth and will build a stronger democracy. www.project2029.me/blog/an-anni...
An Anniversary to Mourn, Not Celebrate — Project 2029
This week marks five years since the January 6, 2021 assault on the nation’s Capitol and the very heart of our democracy. Insurrectionists encouraged by the 45th president, Donald J. Trump, stormed th...
www.project2029.me
January 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
We remember the truth and will build a stronger democracy. www.project2029.me/blog/an-anni...
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At 21, Ethan Lang didn’t wait for change. Instead, he ran for school board and won.
“If you want to see change, be it.”
Young people belong in leadership now, not later. Local offices matter. Democracy works when we step up.
🔗 : www.project2029.me/blog
“If you want to see change, be it.”
Young people belong in leadership now, not later. Local offices matter. Democracy works when we step up.
🔗 : www.project2029.me/blog
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
At 21, Ethan Lang didn’t wait for change. Instead, he ran for school board and won.
“If you want to see change, be it.”
Young people belong in leadership now, not later. Local offices matter. Democracy works when we step up.
🔗 : www.project2029.me/blog
“If you want to see change, be it.”
Young people belong in leadership now, not later. Local offices matter. Democracy works when we step up.
🔗 : www.project2029.me/blog
Reposted by Jo-Ann Johnston
Let’s be clear: When it comes to Venezuela’s giant oil reserves, America’s oil companies will be making money for themselves. During the 2024 campaign they made a deal with Trump on which they’re still cashing in.
Everything is for sale.
Everything is for sale.
January 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Let’s be clear: When it comes to Venezuela’s giant oil reserves, America’s oil companies will be making money for themselves. During the 2024 campaign they made a deal with Trump on which they’re still cashing in.
Everything is for sale.
Everything is for sale.
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Amid the tumult caused by one invasion with several more threatened, Trump is hoping Americans will forget about the Epstein files, which should be called the Trump Files since he is going to such great lengths to keep them hidden.
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
January 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Amid the tumult caused by one invasion with several more threatened, Trump is hoping Americans will forget about the Epstein files, which should be called the Trump Files since he is going to such great lengths to keep them hidden.
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
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The corruption in the Epstein files.
The testimony of Jack Smith.
Murder on the open seas.
The five-year anniversary of January 6.
THEY’RE STILL HERE
Though they want us to forget.
The testimony of Jack Smith.
Murder on the open seas.
The five-year anniversary of January 6.
THEY’RE STILL HERE
Though they want us to forget.
January 4, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The corruption in the Epstein files.
The testimony of Jack Smith.
Murder on the open seas.
The five-year anniversary of January 6.
THEY’RE STILL HERE
Though they want us to forget.
The testimony of Jack Smith.
Murder on the open seas.
The five-year anniversary of January 6.
THEY’RE STILL HERE
Though they want us to forget.
Fun factoid re #BookSky. The NYT reported today in its news quiz: As of mid-December 2025, Americans had bought 707 million print books, according to an industry tracker. That’s only 3 million fewer than the pandemic peak in 2021. Readers bought about 184 million print adult fiction books.
January 3, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Fun factoid re #BookSky. The NYT reported today in its news quiz: As of mid-December 2025, Americans had bought 707 million print books, according to an industry tracker. That’s only 3 million fewer than the pandemic peak in 2021. Readers bought about 184 million print adult fiction books.
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RIP, Ms. Schlossberg. Our hearts break for your children and the rest of your family.
This New York Times article is free to read without a subscription through this link. We need to know about cancer and treatments. Support science. Practice compassion. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
This New York Times article is free to read without a subscription through this link. We need to know about cancer and treatments. Support science. Practice compassion. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35
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December 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
RIP, Ms. Schlossberg. Our hearts break for your children and the rest of your family.
This New York Times article is free to read without a subscription through this link. We need to know about cancer and treatments. Support science. Practice compassion. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
This New York Times article is free to read without a subscription through this link. We need to know about cancer and treatments. Support science. Practice compassion. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
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Bill Barr had the reporter who broke the Epstein story surveilled. Nothing to see here, folks.
December 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Bill Barr had the reporter who broke the Epstein story surveilled. Nothing to see here, folks.
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Wishing you a very Happy Kwanzaa from Project 2029!
December 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wishing you a very Happy Kwanzaa from Project 2029!
Felt the need to post something apt to cause some smiles.
December 21, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Felt the need to post something apt to cause some smiles.
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Lou Cannon died on Friday at age 92. The journalist and author was widely regarded as a foremost authority on Ronald Reagan, whom Cannon covered from his time as California governor through his years in the White House.
Lou Cannon Dies at 92; Journalist Chronicled Reagan as an Author
He was a foremost authority on the president, tracing his career in unvarnished accounts from his time as California governor through his years in the White House.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lou Cannon died on Friday at age 92. The journalist and author was widely regarded as a foremost authority on Ronald Reagan, whom Cannon covered from his time as California governor through his years in the White House.
#MondayTip: In the contiguous U.S., Wed., Dec. 17, is the suggested mailing deadline to use our #PostalService's most affordable option -- Ground Advantage -- to get packages delivered for Christmas. Ditto if you want to use Priority Mail. So, two days to get your stuff into the mail. Got it?
December 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#MondayTip: In the contiguous U.S., Wed., Dec. 17, is the suggested mailing deadline to use our #PostalService's most affordable option -- Ground Advantage -- to get packages delivered for Christmas. Ditto if you want to use Priority Mail. So, two days to get your stuff into the mail. Got it?
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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My early new year's resolution* is that in 2026 everyone is going to get much better at writing, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law"?
and not, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law?"
*For you.
#copyediting
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law"?
and not, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law?"
*For you.
#copyediting
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My early new year's resolution* is that in 2026 everyone is going to get much better at writing, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law"?
and not, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law?"
*For you.
#copyediting
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law"?
and not, e.g., this:
What do we talk about when we talk about "the law?"
*For you.
#copyediting
I thought some folks purchasing #books for Xmas might be able to use a little #budget or #selection advice - especially those who are not already big readers. Did a little economic research, too. Enjoy.
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Inflation Has Elbowed its Way into Bookstores this Shopping and Giving Season
Friends, we need to adjust purchasing strategies this year
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November 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I thought some folks purchasing #books for Xmas might be able to use a little #budget or #selection advice - especially those who are not already big readers. Did a little economic research, too. Enjoy.
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I made y'all an early holiday present. Practical tips on giving wonderful books as gifts while on a budget. P.S. Qualifications/prior relevant experience: former business news reporter; former bookstore clerk.
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Inflation Has Elbowed its Way into Bookstores this Shopping and Giving Season
Friends, we need to adjust purchasing strategies this year
medium.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I made y'all an early holiday present. Practical tips on giving wonderful books as gifts while on a budget. P.S. Qualifications/prior relevant experience: former business news reporter; former bookstore clerk.
medium.com/@johnstonwri...
medium.com/@johnstonwri...
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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This was an IQ test.
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This was an IQ test.
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Probably my favorite image from the aurora last week. Shot in Duluth, Minnesota. Someone told me it looks like a stoplight in the sky, and now I can't unsee it.
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #night #nightsky #aurora #minnesota #nature #northernlights #auroraborealis
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #night #nightsky #aurora #minnesota #nature #northernlights #auroraborealis
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Probably my favorite image from the aurora last week. Shot in Duluth, Minnesota. Someone told me it looks like a stoplight in the sky, and now I can't unsee it.
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #night #nightsky #aurora #minnesota #nature #northernlights #auroraborealis
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #night #nightsky #aurora #minnesota #nature #northernlights #auroraborealis
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All life is important and has a reason to be part of life on this planet. So…love the unloved. Honor their mission, even if you don’t know what it is. 💖
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
All life is important and has a reason to be part of life on this planet. So…love the unloved. Honor their mission, even if you don’t know what it is. 💖
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Hey folks:
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Dr. Joanne Freeman
Professor Joanne Freeman is an award-winning historian who studies the politics and culture of America's past to better understand our history as a nation, and the roads and choices that have led us t...
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November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hey folks:
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
I'm organizing my YouTube channel & just added the course I'm teaching w/colleagues David Blight & Beverly Gage, as well as my "What the Heck Just Happened?" conversations w/Heather Cox Richardson, & my Friday AM podcast "History Matters."
Take a look!
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...