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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 7h

Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

www.cbsnews.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 5h

Agree on both counts but biological necessity doesn’t necessitate having children before teaching psychological maturity. 13, 14, 15 is not where that leads. I think we need to separate those trends.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 5d

The US: only KINGS put themselves on currency and we are a DEMOCRACY, we will put that IN THE LAW so nobody can do it!

The WaPo: this proposal is considered mildly surprising to some who style themselves legal experts

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 7h

That seems reasonable to me. That she lost doesn’t make that any less true. And it’s important to acknowledge.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 7h

Is traditional legacy media incapable of meeting a moment in which power relies on propaganda and political theatre?

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1d

This week, MAGA figures claimed Kristi Noem "stared down" violent antifa protesters in Portland. Turns out they were talking mostly about a guy in a chicken suit.

This episode opens a window into how MAGA propaganda works and MSM failure to handle it. 1/

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newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.

newrepublic.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 8h

Wow. The trend certainly fits well with the times.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 1d

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 1d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ reportedly dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” has died. She was 79.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 19h

In need of an October escape? All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles is a twisty tour de force. Succession meets The Bachelorette in the moorlands of “cold, dark Dartmoor at the arse end of November” 1904. I reviewed this fab neoGothic mystery for BookPage. www.bookpage.com/reviews/all-...

Book review of All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles

At the corner of spooky-town and spoof-city, KJ Charles’ gay gothic thriller is a wild ride you won’t want to get off.

www.bookpage.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 1d

When the gap between reality and presidential statements is extreme, shouldn’t that be a story in itself? Is anyone charting that?
FACT FOCUS: Trump paints a grim portrait of Portland. The story on the ground is much less extreme

apnews.com/article/fact...

FACT FOCUS: Trump paints a grim portrait of Portland. The story on the ground is much less extreme

There have been nightly protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland for months, peaking in June when police declared one demonstration a riot.

apnews.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 1d

[At last.] It’s no surprise MIT’s Sally Kornbluth is the first to flatly reject Trump’s deal
MIT rejects proposed federal ‘compact’ as other institutions weigh their options. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/m...

It’s no surprise MIT’s Sally Kornbluth is the first to flatly reject Trump’s deal - The Boston Globe

Kornbluth deserves all the credit for standing up for her institution’s core values, even at considerable risk.

www.bostonglobe.com

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Lucas Schaefer @lucaseschaefer.bsky.social · 3d

Hugely honored to see THE SLIP win the 2025 Kirkus Prize in fiction. Thank you, Kirkus!

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

I spoke with the brilliant Amber McBride about her National Book Award shortlisted novel The Leaving Room and how a cadre of superstar Black women propelled her when she needed it most.
How a YA Writer Tackles Tough Themes for Teens (my first Kirkus byline):
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

How a YA Write r Tackles Tough Themes for Teens | Kirkus Reviews

Amber McBride says she approaches YA novels with a different level of empathy for her readers.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics. n.pr/3KF1CiO

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

KJ speaks the truth.

KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 3d

THIS THIS THIS. the number of reviews I leave asking 'where the hell was the editor?'

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

I spoke with the brilliant Amber McBride about her National Book Award shortlisted novel The Leaving Room and how a cadre of superstar Black women propelled her when she needed it most.
How a YA Writer Tackles Tough Themes for Teens (my first Kirkus byline):
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

How a YA Write r Tackles Tough Themes for Teens | Kirkus Reviews

Amber McBride says she approaches YA novels with a different level of empathy for her readers.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 4d

A fantastic sick burn if your dad is a politician: “The planet is dying from plastics. The last thing we need is another plastic politician.” #slowhorses remains unbeaten.

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 4d

Prosecution of Comey looks headed to a dead end.

"Federal prosecutors ... determined that a central witness in their probe would ... likely prevent them from establishing their case to a jury."

abcnews.go.com/US/central-w...

Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is set to be arraigned Wednesday, but prosecutors investigating him determined that a central witness would prove "problematic," sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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Jon Hance @jhance.bsky.social · 5d

Ok, this is just funny.

isportlandburning.com

Is Portland Burning?

No. See real-time Portland cameras, PulsePoint incidents, and sourced fact checks.

isportlandburning.com

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 5d

What a mild way to say "this is against the law and has been anathema since the founding of this country."

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

The U.S. Treasury shared a proposal to mint $1 Trump coins to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

But U.S. code says only deceased individuals may appear on U.S. currency, a tradition dating back to efforts to break from monarchical rule. https://wapo.st/4pWsyL3

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 5d

Nieman: “Bari Weiss’s CBS News and MSNBC both just laid out their new journalistic principles — and they’re fascinatingly different. CBS: “America,” “American,” “all of the tools of the digital era,” and speed. MSNBC: Press freedom, the First Amendment, and ethics.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/msnb...

Bari Weiss’s CBS News and MSNBC both just laid out their new journalistic principles — and they’re fascinatingly different

CBS: "America," "American," "all of the tools of the digital era," and speed. MSNBC: Press freedom, the First Amendment, and ethics.

www.niemanlab.org

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 6d

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time NYT #giftlink www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t...

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time

www.nytimes.com

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 7d

We’re so thankful to everyone who is spreading the word about our work at The TRiiBE.

This moment demands more revolutionary voices in journalism. Support independent, Black-owned journalism today.

Make a monetary contribution: buy.stripe.com/00w14n5ZRbhk...

The TRiiBE is independent, Black-owned media.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 7d

Oregonian Editorial: “Keep proving Trump wrong”

Trump’s military ploy to suppress one block of protests is yet another page from his playbook of bulldozing rights and norms while insisting such action is justified.

10/5. Gift link:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

Editorial: Keep proving Trump wrong

Trump’s plan to use the military to suppress one block of protests is yet another page from his playbook of bulldozing rights and norms while claiming he's justified, the editorial board writes. With ...

www.oregonlive.com

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