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Jon Steingart
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The Washington Post editorial board takes the brave stance that maybe you would get more work done if you slept just 2-4 hours a night
Opinion The Editorial Board Winning elections requires showing up to work
No one expects DNC staffers to be as hardcore as Japan’s prime minister, but they can come to work. [photo of: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin (R). (Jintak Han/The Washington Post; Rod Lamkey/AP)]
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
jonsteingart.bsky.social
I see someone once again has written me an email addressed to John rather than Jon
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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This absurd plan is what happens when you ask Grok to design your ballroom.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An image of Trump's planned White House ballroom. It shows stairs leading to no clear landing and colliding windows.
October 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I don’t know if she’s going to run for mayor, but these are the policy positions we should be hearing from the mayor’s office

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Lewis George argued that it would only fuel displacement — particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding the RFK Stadium site that is undergoing massive redevelopment to welcome back the Washington Commanders.​ Longtime residents living multiunit rowhouse rentals and small properties, common in that area, may be asked to move out without any TOPA rights, Lewis George said. 
“If we’re serious — truly serious — about closing the racial wealth gap and creating opportunities for Black and brown residents to stay and thrive in D.C., then we must stop dismantling the very tools that make that possible,” she said. “We should be strengthening TOPA, supporting TOPA, not gutting it. We should be making it easier to own your own home in D.C., not making it impossible.”
October 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Hire 👏 gay 👏 headline 👏 writers
A headline from Bloomberg says: “Grindr confirms possible take-private plan from top holders”
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Homer Simpson says "it's my first day!" into a megaphone
September 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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News: Ward 1 councilmember @brianneknadeau.bsky.social says she will not run for reelection
An email from Brianne Nadeau Subject: Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Announces she will not run for a Fourth Term Dear Friends, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Ward 1 and the District for the past 11 years as Councilmember, and before that as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. Together, in the most vibrant and diverse Ward in DC, we have built affordable housing, ended homelessness for thousands of residents, expanded childcare,
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Shana Tovah! Wishing you good health and joy as we enter 5786.
An artistic rendering of apples and honey
September 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Thinking about Ann Telnaes’ cartoon that the Washington Post refused to run
A black and drawing showing billionaires offering Donald Trump sacks of money. Mickey Mouse is there too—the only element in color—and he’s bowing down to Trump.
September 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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CAN YOU DO SPRINKLERS TOO?
Trump yells at a kid as he (the kid, not Trump, obviously) mows the White House lawn
August 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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I’m glad there won’t be any brand confusion between MS NOW and NBC News’ existing 24 hour stream
MS NOW NBC NEWS NOW
August 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Are you curious about the federal government's rulemaking activities? You can go pound sand. This website used to show a dashboard of all agencies' actions.
A screenshot of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website. It requires a visitor to log in.
August 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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This is their response? Pathetic excuse for a local editorial board.
Washington Post editorial: Fighting crime in D.C. cannot end with Trump’s show of force The president’s takeover of the D.C. police will be temporary. Longer-term solutions will be needed. August 11, 2025 at 7:26 pm EST
August 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Good morning from Malcolm X Park, where the only federal personnel onsite is one (1) person emptying trashcans.

Also, someone wheatpasted this paper to a lamp post.
Heads up! Be aware that this park is federal property. In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officers have been carrying out Trump's "Making DC Safe and Beautiful" executive order, and have arrested people in spaces like this one for infractions like open containers and marijuana possession. Your risk of interactions with federal law enforcement is higher here. Stay smart and stay safe. If you witness an interaction between law enforcement and community members, record the interaction on your phone if you feel safe doing so. Focus on the agents. Send recordings to DC Safety Squad at dcsafetysquad@proton.me. If you believe the interaction is immigration enforcement, send to Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid dcmigrantmutualaid.org/hotline. Involuntary commitment for unhoused individuals is also a risk here. If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, please contact the Homeless Services Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311.
August 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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If the National Park Service wants DC to be “safe, beautiful, and prosperous,” maybe stop arresting picnickers and cut the grass/fix the fountain in Malcolm X Park. That’d be beautiful.
Overgrown shrubs and an empty fountain A non-functioning fountain Overgrown grass Overgrown grass
July 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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This list doesn’t mention the armillary sphere in Malcolm X Park! It’s lovely!

www.nps.gov/places/000/n...
A photo of the armillary sphere on a snowy day
July 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Hire 👏 gay 👏 headline 👏 writers
A Bloomberg headline says: Hassett Grabs Pole Position in Race to Be Trump's New Fed
July 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Has anybody asked former council member Trayon White whether he would have voted to fund ranked choice voting?
Special election results showing a close race in Ward 8, but White leads the remaining candidates
July 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Spotted a fireworks train! @wmata.com
July 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I guess this map is finally, truly dead #WMATA
A map of streetcar routes in Washington DC in 1958
June 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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The famous “War is not healthy for children and other living things” poster
June 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Look at these babies lined up in a row 😍 ❤️
A row of e-bikes parked at a Capital Bikeshare dock
June 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Update: DOUBLE RAINBOW!!!
June 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Rainbow for good luck over @nationals.com Park! @capitalweather.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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When the Ptown house is trying to decide where to go for dinner
A screenshot of text that says: ROBERTS, C. J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which THOMAS, GORSUCH, KAVANAUGH, and BARRETT, JJ., joined, and in which ALITO, J., joined as to Parts I and II–B. THOMAS, J., filed a concurring opinion. BARRETT, J., filed a concurring opinion, in which THOMAS, J., joined. ALITO, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment. SOTOMAYOR, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which JACKSON, J., joined in full, and in which KAGAN, J., joined as to Parts I–IV. KAGAN, J., filed a dissenting opinion.
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM