J.J. Brown
@jjbrownwordslinger.bsky.social
Writer, Artist, Equestrienne. Not necessarily in that order.
Award-Winning Author of How to Bury the Undead.
https://linktr.ee/jjbwordslinger
Award-Winning Author of How to Bury the Undead.
https://linktr.ee/jjbwordslinger
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“We’re all concerned that this study is going to be used as a pretext to remove women from combat arms.”
Hegseth's study of women in combat is designed to reach one conclusion
“It was a flawed design from the get-go,”
www.motherjones.com
July 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“We’re all concerned that this study is going to be used as a pretext to remove women from combat arms.”
New post is up, link in comments.
July 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New post is up, link in comments.
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LORD OF THE FLIES (Netflix): I had my doubts, but it captures all the horror and mystery of the novel. It's not like anything you have seen.
May 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM
LORD OF THE FLIES (Netflix): I had my doubts, but it captures all the horror and mystery of the novel. It's not like anything you have seen.
From the Desk of.....
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May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
From the Desk of.....
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How the fuck does the GOP explain this? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Jim Crow on steroids’: Tennessee gerrymander included nixing rule that voters must be notified about new districts
County election commissions will no longer be required to directly notify voters when their polling place or precinct changes.
www.democracydocket.com
May 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
How the fuck does the GOP explain this? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Bradley Whitford, star of The Handmaid's Tale and West Wing, makes fun of the ridiculous right-wing narrative that the rich are 'victims.'
March 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Bradley Whitford, star of The Handmaid's Tale and West Wing, makes fun of the ridiculous right-wing narrative that the rich are 'victims.'
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for those unfamiliar with the 1970s
March 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM
for those unfamiliar with the 1970s
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Weeksville was one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America. Today, it remains a cornerstone of this city, but its history has too often been overlooked.
This short film is the story of Weeksville's rich, living history — and its vibrant future.
This short film is the story of Weeksville's rich, living history — and its vibrant future.
March 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Weeksville was one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America. Today, it remains a cornerstone of this city, but its history has too often been overlooked.
This short film is the story of Weeksville's rich, living history — and its vibrant future.
This short film is the story of Weeksville's rich, living history — and its vibrant future.
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“You’re terrorizing people, and it’s unacceptable. I’m a citizen, this is my home.”
Nimco Omar, a citizen and long-time Minneapolis resident, was on her way to work when federal agents demanded to see her ID. As agents repeatedly asked her where she was born, Omar calmly stated her rights.
Nimco Omar, a citizen and long-time Minneapolis resident, was on her way to work when federal agents demanded to see her ID. As agents repeatedly asked her where she was born, Omar calmly stated her rights.
ICE demanded an ID, but she held her ground
A viral video shows a Minneapolis resident calmly resisting federal immigration agents.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“You’re terrorizing people, and it’s unacceptable. I’m a citizen, this is my home.”
Nimco Omar, a citizen and long-time Minneapolis resident, was on her way to work when federal agents demanded to see her ID. As agents repeatedly asked her where she was born, Omar calmly stated her rights.
Nimco Omar, a citizen and long-time Minneapolis resident, was on her way to work when federal agents demanded to see her ID. As agents repeatedly asked her where she was born, Omar calmly stated her rights.
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Good morning!
Last night I learned three important things:
1) My flight today from Toronto to NYC to give a talk in the Planetarium at AMNH tomorrow was cancelled due to the snow
2) The best alternative Air Canada could offer me was Wednesday morning: too late!
3) But there is a TRAIN 🚂
Last night I learned three important things:
1) My flight today from Toronto to NYC to give a talk in the Planetarium at AMNH tomorrow was cancelled due to the snow
2) The best alternative Air Canada could offer me was Wednesday morning: too late!
3) But there is a TRAIN 🚂
January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Good morning!
Last night I learned three important things:
1) My flight today from Toronto to NYC to give a talk in the Planetarium at AMNH tomorrow was cancelled due to the snow
2) The best alternative Air Canada could offer me was Wednesday morning: too late!
3) But there is a TRAIN 🚂
Last night I learned three important things:
1) My flight today from Toronto to NYC to give a talk in the Planetarium at AMNH tomorrow was cancelled due to the snow
2) The best alternative Air Canada could offer me was Wednesday morning: too late!
3) But there is a TRAIN 🚂
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BOVINO (bullshit incoming): "During this operation, an individual approached US CBP agents with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun. The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. Fearing for his life...a CBP agent fired defensive shots. 1/
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
BOVINO (bullshit incoming): "During this operation, an individual approached US CBP agents with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun. The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. Fearing for his life...a CBP agent fired defensive shots. 1/
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WALZ: "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this. The federal government cannot be trusted to handle this investigation. We will handle it."
January 24, 2026 at 7:36 PM
WALZ: "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this. The federal government cannot be trusted to handle this investigation. We will handle it."
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"Just like the killing of Renée Good, Saturday morning’s shooting once again raises the question of why it is so damned difficult to hold federal officers—and the federal government itself—accountable if and when they violate our rights."
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
204. Accountability After Minneapolis
A short post explaining (1) why it's so hard to hold federal officers and/or the federal government liable for violating our rights; and (2) how a one-sentence statute could (and *SHOULD*) fix it.
www.stevevladeck.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:55 PM
"Just like the killing of Renée Good, Saturday morning’s shooting once again raises the question of why it is so damned difficult to hold federal officers—and the federal government itself—accountable if and when they violate our rights."
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
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ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 PM
ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
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I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
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As Trump reaches the end of the first year of his return to power, he and his lieutenants are demonstrating their willingness to deploy force beyond its legitimate use to achieve their aims.
The warning is clear and intentional: We are violent. Beware.
The warning is clear and intentional: We are violent. Beware.
The Trump doctrine: Violence is us
The message is clear—be afraid.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
As Trump reaches the end of the first year of his return to power, he and his lieutenants are demonstrating their willingness to deploy force beyond its legitimate use to achieve their aims.
The warning is clear and intentional: We are violent. Beware.
The warning is clear and intentional: We are violent. Beware.
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It’s the United States that needs regime change.
January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
It’s the United States that needs regime change.
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If you're going to drop into every post and reply "So what? Who's going to do something about it?", the answer is YOU. YOU are going to do something about it. YOU are the consequences. Stop waiting for someone else to save you.
December 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you're going to drop into every post and reply "So what? Who's going to do something about it?", the answer is YOU. YOU are going to do something about it. YOU are the consequences. Stop waiting for someone else to save you.
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I was not expecting a guilty verdict. I hope Judge Dugan is successful on appeal. I’m concerned about this emboldening this lawless administration.
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I was not expecting a guilty verdict. I hope Judge Dugan is successful on appeal. I’m concerned about this emboldening this lawless administration.
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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Heartbreaking and horrifying to go to bed reading about the mass shooting at Brown University and wake up to read about the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Thinking of the victims, their loved ones, and those affected by the hate that drove these attacks.
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Heartbreaking and horrifying to go to bed reading about the mass shooting at Brown University and wake up to read about the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Thinking of the victims, their loved ones, and those affected by the hate that drove these attacks.