Edward Branley
@yatpundit.com
Author, Historian, Storage Area Network expert,streetcars/transit, Arsenal, Washington Spirit, DC United, bookworm, Democrat. Not a social media expert. Have real job.
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Edward Branley
@yatpundit.com
· Dec 2
your #whiteprivilege may lead you to believe you are entitled to a conversation. You would be wrong. #checkyourprivilege
Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese - "Uncork the finest." (1978)
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via r/vintageads
January 24, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese - "Uncork the finest." (1978)
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via r/vintageads
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A+ work from @rachaelt.bsky.social and a must read for all #WoSo fans!
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
A+ work from @rachaelt.bsky.social and a must read for all #WoSo fans!
In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(Peter Ehrlich photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
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(Peter Ehrlich photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
January 24, 2026 at 12:29 AM
In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(Peter Ehrlich photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
(Peter Ehrlich photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
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Had such strong feelings about this that I TikTok’d (I’m @iampodcastmary over there)
January 23, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Had such strong feelings about this that I TikTok’d (I’m @iampodcastmary over there)
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go.bsky.app/8kYGskd
It’s always a great day to follow my Pro Democracy friends 💙💙
It’s always a great day to follow my Pro Democracy friends 💙💙
January 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM
go.bsky.app/8kYGskd
It’s always a great day to follow my Pro Democracy friends 💙💙
It’s always a great day to follow my Pro Democracy friends 💙💙
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California just joined the World Health Organization.
I love it.
I love it.
California joins WHO public health network following US exit, marking a first for any state
California joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, countering federal withdrawal from the organization.
www.abc10.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM
California just joined the World Health Organization.
I love it.
I love it.
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Seeing how children everywhere are being affected by ICE is heartbreaking. You have kids being kidnapped and living in fear of that but also their friends living in fear of who won’t be at school the next day and why. People who support ICE don’t care about traumatizing kids en masse at all
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Seeing how children everywhere are being affected by ICE is heartbreaking. You have kids being kidnapped and living in fear of that but also their friends living in fear of who won’t be at school the next day and why. People who support ICE don’t care about traumatizing kids en masse at all
Off the Greenland Coast under the Midnight Sun, by William Bradford, 1873
via ltwilliammowett on Teh Tumblrz
via ltwilliammowett on Teh Tumblrz
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Off the Greenland Coast under the Midnight Sun, by William Bradford, 1873
via ltwilliammowett on Teh Tumblrz
via ltwilliammowett on Teh Tumblrz
hopefully this will be a continuing trend.
January 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
hopefully this will be a continuing trend.
_...because I hate health insurance companies and I definitely hate health insurance CEOs and it was just a pleasure watching them get dragged by practically every rep there — including the Republicans!_
open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
Let's All Enjoy Watching AOC Just Absolutely Destroy A Healthcare Executive
We're not Ben Shapiro so we're not putting DESTROY in all caps, but we could, and we would not be wrong.
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
_...because I hate health insurance companies and I definitely hate health insurance CEOs and it was just a pleasure watching them get dragged by practically every rep there — including the Republicans!_
open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
Curtains, Shibuya 渋谷
via tokyostreetphoto on Teh Tumblrz
via tokyostreetphoto on Teh Tumblrz
January 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Curtains, Shibuya 渋谷
via tokyostreetphoto on Teh Tumblrz
via tokyostreetphoto on Teh Tumblrz
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🥗 More urgent question:
How well staffed are state agriculture/DHS offices? Ready for recertifying tens of thousands or more SNAP applications in days or weeks on a moment’s notice?
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
civileats.com/2026/01/21/u...
How well staffed are state agriculture/DHS offices? Ready for recertifying tens of thousands or more SNAP applications in days or weeks on a moment’s notice?
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
civileats.com/2026/01/21/u...
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
A workforce database shows the effect of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink federal staffing at the Agriculture Department.
civileats.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
🥗 More urgent question:
How well staffed are state agriculture/DHS offices? Ready for recertifying tens of thousands or more SNAP applications in days or weeks on a moment’s notice?
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
civileats.com/2026/01/21/u...
How well staffed are state agriculture/DHS offices? Ready for recertifying tens of thousands or more SNAP applications in days or weeks on a moment’s notice?
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
civileats.com/2026/01/21/u...
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I must emphasize that it is not just the “stories of enslaved people,” it is the story of the first President of the United States finding legal loopholes to try to KEEP those people enslaved despite state law that might have granted their freedom
Crews today dismantled plaques telling the stories of enslaved people who lived in the President's House in Philadelphia following orders by President Trump and Interior Secretary Burgum to remove content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the US. 6abc.com/post/philade...
Slavery exhibits at President's House in Philadelphia removed after Trump administration directive
Crews dismantled plaques telling the stories of the nine enslaved people who lived in the President's House and were owned by George Washington.
6abc.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I must emphasize that it is not just the “stories of enslaved people,” it is the story of the first President of the United States finding legal loopholes to try to KEEP those people enslaved despite state law that might have granted their freedom
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Happy Friday! Today we're talking about Trinity Rodman's new contract (of course), Tai Baribo's slated role with D.C. United, and Gabby Carle's love of hockey.
Rodman signs new deal with Washington, new MLS transfer windows and roster rules, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I hope you are all sufficiently prepared for The Snowstorm this weekend. I unfortunately still need to pick up a few things from the grocery store and make some attempts to winterize my house before it hits, so I fear I am in for a long day. Trinity Rodman is BACK (The District Press)Yesterday's Spirit mystery press conference was finally revealed to be the announcement of Trinity Rodman's new contract with the team.
thedistrictpress.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Happy Friday! Today we're talking about Trinity Rodman's new contract (of course), Tai Baribo's slated role with D.C. United, and Gabby Carle's love of hockey.
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i also find it notable that despite signing this contract and discussing what it meant to her, rodman also said “I still think there’s room for growth to include more players [in] being paid more money, and to just be valued in general … we want the best players here and we want them to stay”
January 23, 2026 at 4:04 AM
i also find it notable that despite signing this contract and discussing what it meant to her, rodman also said “I still think there’s room for growth to include more players [in] being paid more money, and to just be valued in general … we want the best players here and we want them to stay”
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I see they did not want to ask this question on this platform lol
January 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I see they did not want to ask this question on this platform lol
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One of the most affecting park exhibits I saw was here. It was posted where George Washington’s Philly home was and explained how he rotated slaves in and out of PA to avoid them gaining legal freedom.
January 23, 2026 at 4:09 AM
One of the most affecting park exhibits I saw was here. It was posted where George Washington’s Philly home was and explained how he rotated slaves in and out of PA to avoid them gaining legal freedom.
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Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters!
Happy Friday! 🙌🙌🙌
This location has it all…sun, pool, waterfall and some exploring to do at today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🌴☀️💦
The bar’s open & breakfast served till 11am ET.
Meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome!
Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋
#BlueCrew🦋
Happy Friday! 🙌🙌🙌
This location has it all…sun, pool, waterfall and some exploring to do at today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🌴☀️💦
The bar’s open & breakfast served till 11am ET.
Meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome!
Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋
#BlueCrew🦋
January 23, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters!
Happy Friday! 🙌🙌🙌
This location has it all…sun, pool, waterfall and some exploring to do at today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🌴☀️💦
The bar’s open & breakfast served till 11am ET.
Meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome!
Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋
#BlueCrew🦋
Happy Friday! 🙌🙌🙌
This location has it all…sun, pool, waterfall and some exploring to do at today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🌴☀️💦
The bar’s open & breakfast served till 11am ET.
Meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome!
Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋
#BlueCrew🦋
_“Should the Department of Justice continue with a stunning and troubling effort to silence and punish a journalist for doing his job, Don will call out their latest attack on the rule of law and fight any charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”_
👍👍👍
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon
Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly ‘enraged’ Pam Bondi
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:59 PM
_“Should the Department of Justice continue with a stunning and troubling effort to silence and punish a journalist for doing his job, Don will call out their latest attack on the rule of law and fight any charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”_
👍👍👍
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
👍👍👍
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Part of what I love about working at @slate.com is that you can really bring your whole self to work 💙 @lizzieohreally.bsky.social slate.com/life/2026/01...
This Year, Let’s Embrace Being a Tiny—Tiny!—Bit High
I’m a mom. I need to tune out the world, and also be a functioning adult.
slate.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Part of what I love about working at @slate.com is that you can really bring your whole self to work 💙 @lizzieohreally.bsky.social slate.com/life/2026/01...