Pattye Ludwig 🇺🇸
@pattyeludwig.bsky.social
Photographer, Space Weather, Severe Weather & Science nerd. I love animals, books, coffee & the 🌙. Mom to wolf daughter Tayha & mate Scadan. Pittsburgh
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The Barred Owl in action in the Central Park Ramble. 🦉 🧡
September 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Barred Owl in action in the Central Park Ramble. 🦉 🧡
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The Russians have publicly dirtied up Don Jr:
Fmr. FBI assistant director for counterintelligence @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social tells @deanobeidallah.bsky.social that the Russian oligarch helping fund Don Jr's wedding has clear alternative motives.
September 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The Russians have publicly dirtied up Don Jr:
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A guy who consistently lies about his height, weight, health, finances, and so many other things might not be telling us the truth about damage to US military assets and the current state of key weapon stockpiles.
Go figure.
Go figure.
September 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM
A guy who consistently lies about his height, weight, health, finances, and so many other things might not be telling us the truth about damage to US military assets and the current state of key weapon stockpiles.
Go figure.
Go figure.
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The Barred Owl moved to the Central Park Ramble on Sunday, where it delighted observers with extended views of it hunting in the late evening, much as its famous predecessor did in 2020-21. 🦉 🧡
September 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The Barred Owl moved to the Central Park Ramble on Sunday, where it delighted observers with extended views of it hunting in the late evening, much as its famous predecessor did in 2020-21. 🦉 🧡
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My latest column onTrump hosting China’s Xi next week: Xi wants Taiwan. Trump wants a photo-op. Join me on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
Bargaining Away Taiwan: The High Cost of Trump’s Photo-Op Foreign Policy
Ahead of the September 24 summit, Trump’s willingness to sell out our longstanding allies has reinforced China’s belief that America is a declining superpower.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:31 PM
My latest column onTrump hosting China’s Xi next week: Xi wants Taiwan. Trump wants a photo-op. Join me on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
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We already know that Pete Hegseth’s pastor doesn’t want women to vote. My guest @timwhitakerspeaks.bsky.social tells me the surprising reason why. Join the conversation on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
September 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
We already know that Pete Hegseth’s pastor doesn’t want women to vote. My guest @timwhitakerspeaks.bsky.social tells me the surprising reason why. Join the conversation on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
art: Charles Wysocki
September 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
art: Charles Wysocki
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The Barred Owl of Central Park likely is young, hatched this year, now wandering in search of its own territory. It moved several times during the day, including just after this evening photo when a Cooper's Hawk confronted it. 🦉 🧡
September 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The Barred Owl of Central Park likely is young, hatched this year, now wandering in search of its own territory. It moved several times during the day, including just after this evening photo when a Cooper's Hawk confronted it. 🦉 🧡
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LIVE Wednesday at 2p ET: Tim Whitaker @timwhitakerspeaks.bsky.social joins me to discuss the perversion called White Christian Nationalism. Join us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
September 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
LIVE Wednesday at 2p ET: Tim Whitaker @timwhitakerspeaks.bsky.social joins me to discuss the perversion called White Christian Nationalism. Join us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
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New: Supreme Court says no to Trump’s mail ballot restrictions. But understand, this applies to the midterms. Alito and Thomas dissented. Kavanaugh said this was simply too close to November to change things. It’s not over: wapo.st/3T9Qtee
Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
The Trump administration had said the plan was necessary to protect against voter fraud, while states and voting rights groups said it could inject chaos in contests that will determine control of Con...
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September 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
New: Supreme Court says no to Trump’s mail ballot restrictions. But understand, this applies to the midterms. Alito and Thomas dissented. Kavanaugh said this was simply too close to November to change things. It’s not over: wapo.st/3T9Qtee
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Astoria the Wild Turkey strolls off into the sunset in The Battery. 🦃 🧡 🌅
September 15, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Astoria the Wild Turkey strolls off into the sunset in The Battery. 🦃 🧡 🌅
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‘Beyond our authority’: EPA dumps power plant climate rules
‘Beyond our authority’: EPA dumps power plant climate rules
The announcement was timed to splash down amid an energy-focused gathering of the G20 in Houston.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
‘Beyond our authority’: EPA dumps power plant climate rules
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LIVE Monday, 2p ET: In 2023, she ruled Trump was disqualified from being on the ballot in her State. Now she’s readying for the midterms. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is my guest. Join us: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
September 14, 2026 at 12:59 AM
LIVE Monday, 2p ET: In 2023, she ruled Trump was disqualified from being on the ballot in her State. Now she’s readying for the midterms. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is my guest. Join us: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
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A beautiful Barred Owl visited the north end of Central Park on Saturday. 🦉 🧡
September 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A beautiful Barred Owl visited the north end of Central Park on Saturday. 🦉 🧡
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Congressman Jamie Raskin tells me why he’s demanding to know whether Jeffrey Epstein was an unregistered foreign agent. Subscribe paid or unpaid to Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
September 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Congressman Jamie Raskin tells me why he’s demanding to know whether Jeffrey Epstein was an unregistered foreign agent. Subscribe paid or unpaid to Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
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Congressman Jamie Raskin tells me 9/11 was about religious fanaticism coupled with authoritarian ideals leading to violence. He says we saw it on a smaller scale on January 6 at the Capitol. Are we seeing it now? Join the discussion on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
September 11, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Congressman Jamie Raskin tells me 9/11 was about religious fanaticism coupled with authoritarian ideals leading to violence. He says we saw it on a smaller scale on January 6 at the Capitol. Are we seeing it now? Join the discussion on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thefrank...
💔 many tissues needed
courtesy of the NYPD and the 9/11 Memorial
“Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.
This is dedicated to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the lives we lost and continue to lose to World Trade Center–related illnesses.
We will never forget.”
courtesy of the NYPD and the 9/11 Memorial
“Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.
This is dedicated to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the lives we lost and continue to lose to World Trade Center–related illnesses.
We will never forget.”
September 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
💔 many tissues needed
courtesy of the NYPD and the 9/11 Memorial
“Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.
This is dedicated to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the lives we lost and continue to lose to World Trade Center–related illnesses.
We will never forget.”
courtesy of the NYPD and the 9/11 Memorial
“Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.
This is dedicated to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the lives we lost and continue to lose to World Trade Center–related illnesses.
We will never forget.”
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Anthropic saw people using Claude AI to possibly build biological weapons.Trump and his minions in Congress are willfully failing to regulate: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons (Gift Article)
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Anthropic saw people using Claude AI to possibly build biological weapons.Trump and his minions in Congress are willfully failing to regulate: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today
Three NYC firemen, George Johnson and Dan McWilliams and Bill Eisengrein, raise an American flag near the rubble of the World Trade Center. Taken at 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Three NYC firemen, George Johnson and Dan McWilliams and Bill Eisengrein, raise an American flag near the rubble of the World Trade Center. Taken at 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
September 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today
Three NYC firemen, George Johnson and Dan McWilliams and Bill Eisengrein, raise an American flag near the rubble of the World Trade Center. Taken at 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Three NYC firemen, George Johnson and Dan McWilliams and Bill Eisengrein, raise an American flag near the rubble of the World Trade Center. Taken at 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Another friend and colleague recently succumbed to 9/11 related illness. My latest on the 25th anniversary of September 11: open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
25 Years After 9/11, the Sacrifice Isn’t Over
More people have now died of 9/11-related illnesses than were lost on the day of the attacks. Protecting first responders remains a test of our national character.
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September 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Another friend and colleague recently succumbed to 9/11 related illness. My latest on the 25th anniversary of September 11: open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
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Dean Obeidallah on Rudy Guiliani shameful attempts to divide us by attacking Mayor Mamdani on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Dean Obeidallah on Rudy Guiliani shameful attempts to divide us by attacking Mayor Mamdani on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary.
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Iran surely knows how to end a narcissist 🙌🏻
September 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Iran surely knows how to end a narcissist 🙌🏻