David Taylor
@davidataylor.bsky.social
Writer, reader, walker. Producer of the Signal award-winning People’s Recorder podcast. Fulbright Scholar, Hawthornden Fellow http://linktr.ee/dataylor1
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What happened in Minnesota’s federal court, Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said, “created a grave threat to the rule of law” as the Trump administration violated dozens of judicial orders at the height of Operation Metro Surge.
Trump’s Minnesota surge threatened democracy, federal judge warns
What happened in Minnesota’s federal court, Patrick J. Schiltz said, “created a grave threat to the rule of law.”
www.startribune.com
September 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM
What happened in Minnesota’s federal court, Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said, “created a grave threat to the rule of law” as the Trump administration violated dozens of judicial orders at the height of Operation Metro Surge.
The National Park Service hired a firm to start work on the historic public golf course w/o public announcement or notice to Congress.
A lawsuit challenging the plan to revamp the golf course argues that redevelopment violates the congressional act that created the park.
apnews.com/article/trum...
A lawsuit challenging the plan to revamp the golf course argues that redevelopment violates the congressional act that created the park.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump’s takeover of East Potomac golf course
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee say the Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington.
apnews.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The National Park Service hired a firm to start work on the historic public golf course w/o public announcement or notice to Congress.
A lawsuit challenging the plan to revamp the golf course argues that redevelopment violates the congressional act that created the park.
apnews.com/article/trum...
A lawsuit challenging the plan to revamp the golf course argues that redevelopment violates the congressional act that created the park.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield.
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 16, while a fire broke out at the Yaroslavl oil refinery following reports of a drone attack.
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 16, while a fire broke out at the Yaroslavl oil refinery following reports of a drone attack.
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield
Separately, Telegram channels reported drones entering the industrial zone of the Yaroslavl oil refinery before publishing footage that appeared to show the facility on fire following explosions. Ukra...
kyivindependent.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield.
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 16, while a fire broke out at the Yaroslavl oil refinery following reports of a drone attack.
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 16, while a fire broke out at the Yaroslavl oil refinery following reports of a drone attack.
UNC Pembroke students uncover Lumbee history in the
@librarycongress.bsky.social collections of the Federal Writers' Project, in a program supported by the Mellon Foundation. Kudos to @uncpembroke.bsky.social prof Dr. Michele Fazio.
Full article:
laurinburgexchange.com/news/402274/...
@librarycongress.bsky.social collections of the Federal Writers' Project, in a program supported by the Mellon Foundation. Kudos to @uncpembroke.bsky.social prof Dr. Michele Fazio.
Full article:
laurinburgexchange.com/news/402274/...
September 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
UNC Pembroke students uncover Lumbee history in the
@librarycongress.bsky.social collections of the Federal Writers' Project, in a program supported by the Mellon Foundation. Kudos to @uncpembroke.bsky.social prof Dr. Michele Fazio.
Full article:
laurinburgexchange.com/news/402274/...
@librarycongress.bsky.social collections of the Federal Writers' Project, in a program supported by the Mellon Foundation. Kudos to @uncpembroke.bsky.social prof Dr. Michele Fazio.
Full article:
laurinburgexchange.com/news/402274/...
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A continued, complete absence of "reporting" www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Three months after a fall, it’s not clear when McConnell will be back at the Senate
The Kentucky Republican has not returned to the chamber since he suffered a fall three months ago.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
A continued, complete absence of "reporting" www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
September 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Small Press Expo is going on now! Go say hi, and buy some cool books!
All set up at SPX, table C12! Come find me!!
September 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Small Press Expo is going on now! Go say hi, and buy some cool books!
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Because it’s make-believe, that’s why!!
FFS, people
Don’t be stupid
FFS, people
Don’t be stupid
President Trump says his promised $5,000 "dividend" checks will have to wait until after the midterms.
Here's why.
Here's why.
Trump reveals why $5,000 checks can wait until after the midterms
Trump is teasing the checks as Americans remain frustrated with rising costs.
www.axios.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Because it’s make-believe, that’s why!!
FFS, people
Don’t be stupid
FFS, people
Don’t be stupid
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Zach Cregger is our most successful horror director at a time when the genre has exploded. This September marks the biggest test of his growing power when Resident Evil is released by Sony.
Horror Movies Are Huge. Zach Cregger Is the Reason Why.
Director Zach Cregger drove a horror-movie renaissance. Resident Evil will test his influence.
on.wsj.com
September 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Zach Cregger is our most successful horror director at a time when the genre has exploded. This September marks the biggest test of his growing power when Resident Evil is released by Sony.
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⚡️Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use 200 billion euros in Russian assets to help Ukraine
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use 200 billion euros in Russian assets to help Ukraine
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
kyivindependent.com
September 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
⚡️Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use 200 billion euros in Russian assets to help Ukraine
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
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Minnesota’s law banning apps that digitally alter photos of clothed people to make them appear nude may remain in place over objections by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, a judge ruled on Friday.
Judge keeps Minnesota ‘nudification’ law in effect over challenge from Elon Musk’s AI company
The law was allowed to go into effect Aug. 1 while a judge weighed whether to block it.
bit.ly
September 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Minnesota’s law banning apps that digitally alter photos of clothed people to make them appear nude may remain in place over objections by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, a judge ruled on Friday.
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Also worth remembering: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/w...
Kennedy Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak
At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Also worth remembering: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/w...
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Gumby and the Ghosts brings together new collaborative and individual drawings by Philadelphia artists Anthony “Tony” Coleman & Andrew Jeffrey Wright.
📍 Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Virginia, USA
📅 Until Oct. 8, 2026
Image: Anthony Coleman
#GalacticPantherArtGallery
📍 Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Virginia, USA
📅 Until Oct. 8, 2026
Image: Anthony Coleman
#GalacticPantherArtGallery
August 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Gumby and the Ghosts brings together new collaborative and individual drawings by Philadelphia artists Anthony “Tony” Coleman & Andrew Jeffrey Wright.
📍 Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Virginia, USA
📅 Until Oct. 8, 2026
Image: Anthony Coleman
#GalacticPantherArtGallery
📍 Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Virginia, USA
📅 Until Oct. 8, 2026
Image: Anthony Coleman
#GalacticPantherArtGallery
August 24, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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That report analyzes the impact of the administration’s deployments of the National Guard in cities around the country, finding that they had no measurable impact on the rate of violent crime reductions.
In response, CAP President and CEO @neeratanden.bsky.social issued the following statement:
In response, CAP President and CEO @neeratanden.bsky.social issued the following statement:
STATEMENT: Baseless Threats Won't Stop Our Independent Research, Says CAP's Neera Tanden
www.americanprogress.org
August 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM
That report analyzes the impact of the administration’s deployments of the National Guard in cities around the country, finding that they had no measurable impact on the rate of violent crime reductions.
In response, CAP President and CEO @neeratanden.bsky.social issued the following statement:
In response, CAP President and CEO @neeratanden.bsky.social issued the following statement:
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Scoop with @liamjscott.bsky.social: The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes's publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter today following criticism of DOD interference. The EIC and reporter were fired for "insubordination" for doing a CBS interview. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders who criticized DOD’s interference
The Defense Department earlier this year railed against the publication, which has long enjoyed editorial independence, as “woke.”
www.washingtonpost.com
August 21, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Scoop with @liamjscott.bsky.social: The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes's publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter today following criticism of DOD interference. The EIC and reporter were fired for "insubordination" for doing a CBS interview. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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This land is our lands, it’s not just their land
From California to the New York island
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me
From California to the New York island
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me
Public Lands Are at the Forefront of Wyoming’s Primaries - Inside Climate News
A recent poll showed overwhelming support from Wyomingites for public land. A new PAC is hoping to capitalize.
insideclimatenews.org
August 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This land is our lands, it’s not just their land
From California to the New York island
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me
From California to the New York island
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me
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⚡️Chief economist at key Russian state development bank reportedly fired after warning of economic defeat to West.
"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.
"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.
Chief economist at key Russian state development bank reportedly fired after warning of economic defeat to West
"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.
kyivindependent.com
August 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
⚡️Chief economist at key Russian state development bank reportedly fired after warning of economic defeat to West.
"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.
"I believe Russia will not fall apart, but I am almost certain that we will arrive at a social crisis," Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of VEB.RF, was quoted as saying.
The U.S. cuts, followed by foreign aid cuts from several other countries, forced 60% of women’s organizations to reduce services, according to WHO.
The US govt has insisted that no one has died because of its funding cuts. But the AP has documented deaths of women and children from Asia to Africa.
The US govt has insisted that no one has died because of its funding cuts. But the AP has documented deaths of women and children from Asia to Africa.
Because of global cuts to foreign aid, the Gates Foundation has predicted that 2025 will be the first year this century where child deaths will increase.
USAID fallout: In Nepal, when the aid workers stopped coming, the women and babies started dying
The U.S. government has repeatedly insisted that no one — and, particularly, no children — have died because of its funding cuts. But the AP has documented the deaths of women and children from Myanmar to Nigeria.
nbcnews.to
August 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The U.S. cuts, followed by foreign aid cuts from several other countries, forced 60% of women’s organizations to reduce services, according to WHO.
The US govt has insisted that no one has died because of its funding cuts. But the AP has documented deaths of women and children from Asia to Africa.
The US govt has insisted that no one has died because of its funding cuts. But the AP has documented deaths of women and children from Asia to Africa.
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Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
n.pr
August 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Excited to be awarded a writing residency @the-vcca.bsky.social and going this fall!
August 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Excited to be awarded a writing residency @the-vcca.bsky.social and going this fall!
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HAPPENING NOW! Join the Science Writers Roundtable to discuss best practices, gray areas, and ethical considerations when it comes to investing money as a journalist or PIO.
Register: www.nasw.org/events/...
Open to all interested professionals and students. NASW membership not required.
Register: www.nasw.org/events/...
Open to all interested professionals and students. NASW membership not required.
Ethical investing for science communicators
In this Science Writers Roundtable session, we’ll talk about best practices, gray areas, and ethical considerations when it comes to investing money as a journalist or PIO.
www.nasw.org
August 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
HAPPENING NOW! Join the Science Writers Roundtable to discuss best practices, gray areas, and ethical considerations when it comes to investing money as a journalist or PIO.
Register: www.nasw.org/events/...
Open to all interested professionals and students. NASW membership not required.
Register: www.nasw.org/events/...
Open to all interested professionals and students. NASW membership not required.
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"Conservatives who distrusted FDR labeled the New Deal as socialist." - CHRIS HALEY, Native Historians Do Stand-up, The People's Recorder #ThePeoplesRecorder #FranklinDelanoRoosevelt #HappyBirthdayFranklinDelanoRoosevelt #FDR #ChrisHaley
January 30, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"Conservatives who distrusted FDR labeled the New Deal as socialist." - CHRIS HALEY, Native Historians Do Stand-up, The People's Recorder #ThePeoplesRecorder #FranklinDelanoRoosevelt #HappyBirthdayFranklinDelanoRoosevelt #FDR #ChrisHaley
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It is 2006.
I am 22.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
It is 2026.
I am 42.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
I am 22.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
It is 2026.
I am 42.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
August 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It is 2006.
I am 22.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
It is 2026.
I am 42.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
I am 22.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
It is 2026.
I am 42.
The US is mired in a costly Forever War.
A predictable historic market collapse looms.
I do not have health insurance.
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Cockroaches can survive anything. Apparently, so can book critics.
Six months after "leaving" The Washington Post, I’m taking stock of life as an independent journalist — with no colleagues, no IT support, and lots of books. roncharles.substack.com/p/six-months...
Six months after "leaving" The Washington Post, I’m taking stock of life as an independent journalist — with no colleagues, no IT support, and lots of books. roncharles.substack.com/p/six-months...
Six Months After the Fall
There is life after The Washington Post — but no IT support.
roncharles.substack.com
August 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Cockroaches can survive anything. Apparently, so can book critics.
Six months after "leaving" The Washington Post, I’m taking stock of life as an independent journalist — with no colleagues, no IT support, and lots of books. roncharles.substack.com/p/six-months...
Six months after "leaving" The Washington Post, I’m taking stock of life as an independent journalist — with no colleagues, no IT support, and lots of books. roncharles.substack.com/p/six-months...