Michael Dolan
@mikedolan1111.bsky.social
Writer, book editor (DM queries welcome). Author, The American Porch; co-author, The Nation’s Stage. Bassist; ringleader, Sherier Mountain Boys, The Powerful House Ways & Means Committee. Co-founder, WMD.
Anybody else see a caustic irony in Monica Hesse’s close of today’s WaPo Style piece on Gloria Steinem’s 1963 Bunny expose being chopped off mid-sentence?
September 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Anybody else see a caustic irony in Monica Hesse’s close of today’s WaPo Style piece on Gloria Steinem’s 1963 Bunny expose being chopped off mid-sentence?
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Half way through the week-- hang in there! Maybe grab some coffee and chill out to some jazz standards before hitting the news. Join me every day here on Bluesky for more music 🎹 Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael ✨
August 5, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Half way through the week-- hang in there! Maybe grab some coffee and chill out to some jazz standards before hitting the news. Join me every day here on Bluesky for more music 🎹 Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael ✨
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The multi talented Legend Prince 🙌
August 1, 2026 at 4:42 AM
The multi talented Legend Prince 🙌
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How armadillos gather foliage for their nests
July 20, 2026 at 3:43 PM
How armadillos gather foliage for their nests
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New reporting has raised additional questions about the background of ICE officer David Brouillette, who murdered Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero.
July 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
New reporting has raised additional questions about the background of ICE officer David Brouillette, who murdered Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero.
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everything is gender youtu.be/Hg-7zy8EnXg?...
Pete Hegseth wants to test America's soldiers for testosterone.
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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July 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
everything is gender youtu.be/Hg-7zy8EnXg?...
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"I did what any rational journalism-averse person would do. I blamed everything on woke. On cancel. On not listening enough to diverse voices, like fascists. I forged ahead to build a new media empire, one built on complete editorial independence and millions of dollars from venture capitalists"
The Press Has Finally Been Freed from Journalism
“The truth is, at best, inconvenient and, at worst, a threat to my bottom line. I have always believed it is the job of the news to write a rough draft of hi...
www.mcsweeneys.net
June 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"I did what any rational journalism-averse person would do. I blamed everything on woke. On cancel. On not listening enough to diverse voices, like fascists. I forged ahead to build a new media empire, one built on complete editorial independence and millions of dollars from venture capitalists"
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ruin a band by adding two of the same vowel
Durian Durian
Durian Durian
May 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
ruin a band by adding two of the same vowel
Durian Durian
Durian Durian
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🌿💖🤎 may the beauty of this
moment, bring you joy 🤎💖🤎
moment, bring you joy 🤎💖🤎
May 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
🌿💖🤎 may the beauty of this
moment, bring you joy 🤎💖🤎
moment, bring you joy 🤎💖🤎
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Happy Tax Day, New York. We’re taxing the rich.
April 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Happy Tax Day, New York. We’re taxing the rich.
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April 14, 2023- Monument Valley
April 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
April 14, 2023- Monument Valley
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Wet towel in space: NASA astronaut demonstrates how surface tension forms a perfect water sphere in microgravity at the ISS
April 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Wet towel in space: NASA astronaut demonstrates how surface tension forms a perfect water sphere in microgravity at the ISS
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NASA’s Artemis II Reveals the Basin in Full
For the very first time, the mysterious Orientale Basin has been fully photographed. Thanks to Artemis II, humanity now sees the Moon in unprecedented detail, reminding us of the endless wonders beyond Earth. 🛰️
For the very first time, the mysterious Orientale Basin has been fully photographed. Thanks to Artemis II, humanity now sees the Moon in unprecedented detail, reminding us of the endless wonders beyond Earth. 🛰️
April 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
NASA’s Artemis II Reveals the Basin in Full
For the very first time, the mysterious Orientale Basin has been fully photographed. Thanks to Artemis II, humanity now sees the Moon in unprecedented detail, reminding us of the endless wonders beyond Earth. 🛰️
For the very first time, the mysterious Orientale Basin has been fully photographed. Thanks to Artemis II, humanity now sees the Moon in unprecedented detail, reminding us of the endless wonders beyond Earth. 🛰️
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The duet between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines in White Nights (1985) blends ballet and tap, choreographed by Twyla Tharp, a stunning showcase of two dance legends.
April 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The duet between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines in White Nights (1985) blends ballet and tap, choreographed by Twyla Tharp, a stunning showcase of two dance legends.
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Grand Teton National Park. Center in the background is the Grand Teton, reaching an elevation of 13,775ft /4198.62meters. A good place to see moose, elk and both grizzly and black bears in the forest slopes. #geography #parks #nature #photo #landscape
April 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Grand Teton National Park. Center in the background is the Grand Teton, reaching an elevation of 13,775ft /4198.62meters. A good place to see moose, elk and both grizzly and black bears in the forest slopes. #geography #parks #nature #photo #landscape
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The Glover Family.
April 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM
The Glover Family.
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Yesterday morning was peak Saguaro! 🌵 🌼 (13 blossoms?!)
April 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday morning was peak Saguaro! 🌵 🌼 (13 blossoms?!)
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Antoni Węcławski, Polish (1891-1985), Varsovie / Kamienne Schodki, c. 1930, photograph, silver gelatin print, 6/30, 60.5 x 42 cm, private collection
April 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Antoni Węcławski, Polish (1891-1985), Varsovie / Kamienne Schodki, c. 1930, photograph, silver gelatin print, 6/30, 60.5 x 42 cm, private collection
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Good night, Bluesky!
Bald Eagle in the Moon on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada🦅🌕
📸Josh Palmer
Bald Eagle in the Moon on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada🦅🌕
📸Josh Palmer
April 11, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Good night, Bluesky!
Bald Eagle in the Moon on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada🦅🌕
📸Josh Palmer
Bald Eagle in the Moon on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada🦅🌕
📸Josh Palmer
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The return. Photo NASA/Bill Ingalls. 🔭 🧪 #ArtemisII
April 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The return. Photo NASA/Bill Ingalls. 🔭 🧪 #ArtemisII
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I drove over to Colman Park and caught the last bit of sunlight on Mount Rainier.
I really love the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Washington and the soft alpenglow on the mountain. It made this evening feel special to me.
#Seattle #MountRainier #PNWPhotography #SonyAlpha #SonyA7RV
I really love the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Washington and the soft alpenglow on the mountain. It made this evening feel special to me.
#Seattle #MountRainier #PNWPhotography #SonyAlpha #SonyA7RV
April 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I drove over to Colman Park and caught the last bit of sunlight on Mount Rainier.
I really love the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Washington and the soft alpenglow on the mountain. It made this evening feel special to me.
#Seattle #MountRainier #PNWPhotography #SonyAlpha #SonyA7RV
I really love the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Washington and the soft alpenglow on the mountain. It made this evening feel special to me.
#Seattle #MountRainier #PNWPhotography #SonyAlpha #SonyA7RV
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April 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Times Square area, New York City.
Canon R + RF28-70mm f2.8
#newyorkcity #nyc #manhattan #streetphotography #photography #canonr #canonphotography #shotoncanon
#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography
Canon R + RF28-70mm f2.8
#newyorkcity #nyc #manhattan #streetphotography #photography #canonr #canonphotography #shotoncanon
#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography
April 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Times Square area, New York City.
Canon R + RF28-70mm f2.8
#newyorkcity #nyc #manhattan #streetphotography #photography #canonr #canonphotography #shotoncanon
#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography
Canon R + RF28-70mm f2.8
#newyorkcity #nyc #manhattan #streetphotography #photography #canonr #canonphotography #shotoncanon
#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography
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Photo of the Day. 4/7/26. Zion National Park, Utah. March 2009. Olympus E-3 and HDR. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #ZionNationalPark #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday #Scape
April 7, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Photo of the Day. 4/7/26. Zion National Park, Utah. March 2009. Olympus E-3 and HDR. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #ZionNationalPark #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday #Scape
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My last pic from #DevilsTower last month — shot out the truck window as I drove away to head home. #scape #photography
April 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
My last pic from #DevilsTower last month — shot out the truck window as I drove away to head home. #scape #photography