Sean Sublette
@subletteweather.com
Multimedia Science Communicator and Consultant | Weather - Climate - Energy - Environment | AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist
Richmond, Virginia
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Richmond, Virginia
Weekly newsletter, The Subtext:
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Professional services:
subletteweather.com
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2 minutes on the National Center for Atmospheric Research, what they do, why it matters, and why the people there are being baselessly attacked.
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The US is a great place to live for the super rich and super famous. For everyone else, plenty of other places would offer a better life. And yet, a big chunk of the latter group doesn't demand better from the US, because the former group convinced them that they too could be rich or famous someday.
If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
January 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The US is a great place to live for the super rich and super famous. For everyone else, plenty of other places would offer a better life. And yet, a big chunk of the latter group doesn't demand better from the US, because the former group convinced them that they too could be rich or famous someday.
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I have to think this has been the plan for the last 10+ years.
Putin finally figured out how to dismantle NATO.
He didn’t need missiles, or even oil, or natural gas.
All he needed was a 5th grade educated American white bigot.
The hate and racism would do the rest.
He didn’t need missiles, or even oil, or natural gas.
All he needed was a 5th grade educated American white bigot.
The hate and racism would do the rest.
January 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I have to think this has been the plan for the last 10+ years.
My wife and I agree.
Stuff looks nasty.
Stuff looks nasty.
Is the Applebees OMCheeseburger from the nightmares of a toddler? Like, does anyone see that as appealing? Or am I the weird one?
January 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM
My wife and I agree.
Stuff looks nasty.
Stuff looks nasty.
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Minnesotans are waving American flags.
The head of ICE dresses like a Nazi.
The head of ICE dresses like a Nazi.
Greg Bovino was seen earlier today at the Minneapolis ICE facility dressed in a very nazi-inspired outfit. They don’t even hide anymore.
January 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Minnesotans are waving American flags.
The head of ICE dresses like a Nazi.
The head of ICE dresses like a Nazi.
Veteran Roanoke reporter and editor, Dwayne Yancey:
"Whatever you think of her policies, she does not seem like a governor to be trifled with."
"Whatever you think of her policies, she does not seem like a governor to be trifled with."
Opinion: Spanberger didn’t have to criticize Trump in her inaugural address. She did anyway.
Spanberger didn’t have to criticize Trump in her inaugural address. She did anyway.
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Virginia's new governor didn't mention the president but she made it clear they are on different pages when it comes to policy. How is this going to play out?
The post Spanberger didn’t have to criticize Trump in her inaugural address. She did anyway. appeared first on Cardinal News.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Veteran Roanoke reporter and editor, Dwayne Yancey:
"Whatever you think of her policies, she does not seem like a governor to be trifled with."
"Whatever you think of her policies, she does not seem like a governor to be trifled with."
Strong inaugural address from our new governor today, @abigailspanberger.com
It was a great day to be there and see history being made.
It was a great day to be there and see history being made.
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Strong inaugural address from our new governor today, @abigailspanberger.com
It was a great day to be there and see history being made.
It was a great day to be there and see history being made.
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This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan.
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In any other presidential administration this would have been a gigantic scandal. Now everyone just shrugs.
Trump lets another drug trafficker out of prison because his father happens to be a Republican member of Congress.
January 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
In any other presidential administration this would have been a gigantic scandal. Now everyone just shrugs.
It is my hope... and yes... I know it is early... that in the future... we will look back at today and see it as an inflection point — to a better Virginia and a rebirth of American freedom.
☀️ Good morning, Virginia! Today at noon, the work begins.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
It is my hope... and yes... I know it is early... that in the future... we will look back at today and see it as an inflection point — to a better Virginia and a rebirth of American freedom.
Snow Search Index for RVA up one spot this morning, to 7 out of 10.
Timing and amounts at:
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Timing and amounts at:
subletteweather.com/river-city-w...
January 17, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Snow Search Index for RVA up one spot this morning, to 7 out of 10.
Timing and amounts at:
subletteweather.com/river-city-w...
Timing and amounts at:
subletteweather.com/river-city-w...
Saturday morning RVA weather brief.
Be on the lookout for a brief shower around midday today.
Occasional light rain Sunday changes over to snow. Accumulating snow of 1" or less; clearing quickly and falling through the 20s Sunday evening.
Wet surfaces Sunday evening are icy Monday morning.
Be on the lookout for a brief shower around midday today.
Occasional light rain Sunday changes over to snow. Accumulating snow of 1" or less; clearing quickly and falling through the 20s Sunday evening.
Wet surfaces Sunday evening are icy Monday morning.
January 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Saturday morning RVA weather brief.
Be on the lookout for a brief shower around midday today.
Occasional light rain Sunday changes over to snow. Accumulating snow of 1" or less; clearing quickly and falling through the 20s Sunday evening.
Wet surfaces Sunday evening are icy Monday morning.
Be on the lookout for a brief shower around midday today.
Occasional light rain Sunday changes over to snow. Accumulating snow of 1" or less; clearing quickly and falling through the 20s Sunday evening.
Wet surfaces Sunday evening are icy Monday morning.
The world is leaving America behind.
Because America has forgotten everything that made her strong.
Because America has forgotten everything that made her strong.
NEWS: Canada just checkmated the United States.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
January 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The world is leaving America behind.
Because America has forgotten everything that made her strong.
Because America has forgotten everything that made her strong.
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Badass.
January 17, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Badass.
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This isn't just bad news for our auto industry — it’s a blow to American workers.
And it's only happening because Donald Trump is pushing our allies away by chasing vanity projects like annexing Canada and Greenland.
That’s not leadership, that’s chaos.
And it's only happening because Donald Trump is pushing our allies away by chasing vanity projects like annexing Canada and Greenland.
That’s not leadership, that’s chaos.
January 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
This isn't just bad news for our auto industry — it’s a blow to American workers.
And it's only happening because Donald Trump is pushing our allies away by chasing vanity projects like annexing Canada and Greenland.
That’s not leadership, that’s chaos.
And it's only happening because Donald Trump is pushing our allies away by chasing vanity projects like annexing Canada and Greenland.
That’s not leadership, that’s chaos.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
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The video of last night's HTDems "Speed Dating" event for the eight candidates running against Wittman is now available. Check it out! #FlipVA01
Watch: VA-01 Candidate "Speed Dating" Event
Speed round questions reveal much about the candidates
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January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The video of last night's HTDems "Speed Dating" event for the eight candidates running against Wittman is now available. Check it out! #FlipVA01
He has no idea.
We are a deeply unserious country.
We are a deeply unserious country.
Q: Can you explain how your healthcare plan will affect premiums?
TRUMP: It's a tremendous thing. It's called the great healthcare plan. And we're gonna get tremendous, uh, reductions through, uh, if you look at prescription drugs, they're gonna come down by numbers that have never been seen before
TRUMP: It's a tremendous thing. It's called the great healthcare plan. And we're gonna get tremendous, uh, reductions through, uh, if you look at prescription drugs, they're gonna come down by numbers that have never been seen before
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM
He has no idea.
We are a deeply unserious country.
We are a deeply unserious country.
“The Sierra Club has been on the frontlines fighting for PJM’s customers to get a fair deal on their electricity bills and urging the regional operator to adopt meaningful policy,” said Sierra Club Senior Advisor Jessi Eidbo.
Democratic Governors Align with Sierra Club, Urge Big Tech to Pay Their Fair Share
Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic governors from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Maryland signed onto a deal to ensure PJM takes measures that ...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
“The Sierra Club has been on the frontlines fighting for PJM’s customers to get a fair deal on their electricity bills and urging the regional operator to adopt meaningful policy,” said Sierra Club Senior Advisor Jessi Eidbo.
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It’s a mistake to think Trump Greenland madness is about US national security. We are not going to homeport naval units or station bombers in Greenland. It’s a sensor package not a war platform. This is minerals and ego. Crazy. Destructive.
January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
It’s a mistake to think Trump Greenland madness is about US national security. We are not going to homeport naval units or station bombers in Greenland. It’s a sensor package not a war platform. This is minerals and ego. Crazy. Destructive.
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i’ll say it again, jennings is a contemptible liar and it is a disgrace that CNN puts him on television every night to spread bullshit
The thing is, some people can make mistakes, get things wrong, be careless, etc. But that’s not what Jennings did here. Jennings knowingly, purposefully and intentionally lied to utterly distort what was said, which CNN pays him to do every day. CNN is the enabler of this.
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
i’ll say it again, jennings is a contemptible liar and it is a disgrace that CNN puts him on television every night to spread bullshit
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In every photo I see, every time, I cannot get over the fact that they’re all wearing masks. Police don’t wear masks. Everyday soldiers don’t wear masks. Thugs, criminals and special forces (ie those from whom swift violence is expected) conceal their faces. The signal could not be clearer.
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
In every photo I see, every time, I cannot get over the fact that they’re all wearing masks. Police don’t wear masks. Everyday soldiers don’t wear masks. Thugs, criminals and special forces (ie those from whom swift violence is expected) conceal their faces. The signal could not be clearer.
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I put more effort into a garage sale flyer back in the 90’s.
Thought bubble over Trump’s remaining two brain cells:
“If we italicize the word great, it’ll convince the base that it is great, it’s healthcare like no one’s ever seen before. The greatest. It’s great. Make sure to tell them”.
Thought bubble over Trump’s remaining two brain cells:
“If we italicize the word great, it’ll convince the base that it is great, it’s healthcare like no one’s ever seen before. The greatest. It’s great. Make sure to tell them”.
January 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I put more effort into a garage sale flyer back in the 90’s.
Thought bubble over Trump’s remaining two brain cells:
“If we italicize the word great, it’ll convince the base that it is great, it’s healthcare like no one’s ever seen before. The greatest. It’s great. Make sure to tell them”.
Thought bubble over Trump’s remaining two brain cells:
“If we italicize the word great, it’ll convince the base that it is great, it’s healthcare like no one’s ever seen before. The greatest. It’s great. Make sure to tell them”.