Frederick Ramey
@frederickramey.bsky.social
Graduate of Condit Elementary
Adherent of Oliver Cromwell's rule
The kind of anonymous an editor always is
(or oughta be)
Adherent of Oliver Cromwell's rule
The kind of anonymous an editor always is
(or oughta be)
Is proposing new names for places like casting spells?
August 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Is proposing new names for places like casting spells?
As the world gasps under fires and drought, why isn't every elected conservative a pariah?
August 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM
As the world gasps under fires and drought, why isn't every elected conservative a pariah?
When Scott Pelley described standing up to Bari Weiss's power, he was also describing a moment of standing up to the Administration. The saying no was bigger than Weiss. Someone whose voice is audible should make that point. Stand up.
June 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
When Scott Pelley described standing up to Bari Weiss's power, he was also describing a moment of standing up to the Administration. The saying no was bigger than Weiss. Someone whose voice is audible should make that point. Stand up.
How We Spend Our Days: JOYCE HINNEFELD
June 2026
howwespendourdays.substack.com
June 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Sam Alito and My Friend Mickey
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open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Sam Alito and My Friend Mickey
The Supreme Court's shameful decision last Wednesday released a flood of memories — and worse.
open.substack.com
May 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Sam Alito and My Friend Mickey
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
For almost everyone in this world, some actions are unthinkable.
April 20, 2026 at 12:58 AM
For almost everyone in this world, some actions are unthinkable.
Will no one point out that "To the victor go the spoils" is the ethos of Conquest? Of Domination? Of Empire Building? Not of ANY moral value fitting the Idea of the United States the Last Best Hope? The Shining City? Will no one say this?
April 7, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Will no one point out that "To the victor go the spoils" is the ethos of Conquest? Of Domination? Of Empire Building? Not of ANY moral value fitting the Idea of the United States the Last Best Hope? The Shining City? Will no one say this?
In America. Keeping faith and bearing witness. This from Masha Hamilton longreads.com/2026/02/19/b... #booksky
Vigilantes at Dawn - Longreads
A forgotten deportation, a family archive, and the cost of belonging.
longreads.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
In America. Keeping faith and bearing witness. This from Masha Hamilton longreads.com/2026/02/19/b... #booksky
@karenpalmer.bsky.social is also in the new issue of The Writer's Chronicle. #booksky
The Longest Distance
Karen Palmer explains how writing her memoir taught her unexpected ways to deal with time on the page.
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
@karenpalmer.bsky.social is also in the new issue of The Writer's Chronicle. #booksky
It's wonderful to see both Patricia Henley and Virginia Pye in the new issue of The Writer's Chronicle. #booksky
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2026-feb...
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2026-feb...
The Hidden Spring
Patricia Henley connects the origins of a short story to the origins of a celebrated writing career.
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It's wonderful to see both Patricia Henley and Virginia Pye in the new issue of The Writer's Chronicle. #booksky
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2026-feb...
writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2026-feb...
It is somewhat reassuring to realize that so many commentators now are saying "regime" not "administration".
You know what I mean?
You know what I mean?
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
It is somewhat reassuring to realize that so many commentators now are saying "regime" not "administration".
You know what I mean?
You know what I mean?
February 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Jen Rubin left the Washington Post to found The Contrarian 13 months ago, to stand up to Jeff Bezos and and his refusal to value the ownership of The Post
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: [email protected]
TO ALL WAPOST journalists: We value your work, and would love for you to join us in independent journalism
Contact us: [email protected]
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Listen
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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February 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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The complicating aspect of "Republican In Name Only" is that the label "Republican" isn't worth anything anymore
February 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The complicating aspect of "Republican In Name Only" is that the label "Republican" isn't worth anything anymore
The killing of The Washington Post this morning . . . The absence of Republicans from the shadow DHS hearing . . . The heart-breaking testimonies in that hearing . . . How far America?
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The killing of The Washington Post this morning . . . The absence of Republicans from the shadow DHS hearing . . . The heart-breaking testimonies in that hearing . . . How far America?
"Ah, but the strawberries!"
January 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM
"Ah, but the strawberries!"
Reposted by Frederick Ramey
This is the best speech, just from a pure rhetoric perspective - its sophistication and persuasiveness - that I've seen a politician deliver in a good long while. Really recommend watching or reading the whole thing.
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This is the best speech, just from a pure rhetoric perspective - its sophistication and persuasiveness - that I've seen a politician deliver in a good long while. Really recommend watching or reading the whole thing.
Find a video of this speech. Its sober clarity is powerful and the contrast with US political rhetoric is ...
“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...
www.pm.gc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Find a video of this speech. Its sober clarity is powerful and the contrast with US political rhetoric is ...
"No Kings" seems irrelevant, now. Shouldn't it be "No Emperors"?
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
"No Kings" seems irrelevant, now. Shouldn't it be "No Emperors"?
"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Writers of conscience this morning must be praying for the lines that would cause to Act those who still can Act. Maybe no writer and no such work can any longer be heard. But somewhere is the voice that can make the mountain quake. We can hear those American voices from the past
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Writers of conscience this morning must be praying for the lines that would cause to Act those who still can Act. Maybe no writer and no such work can any longer be heard. But somewhere is the voice that can make the mountain quake. We can hear those American voices from the past