Bill Nichols
@billiindc.bsky.social
Writer/editor/consultant/husband/dad/Southerner/Foodie/Reader/Music nut/Methodist/Kentuckian/Heart valve warrior/Tormented Nats fan
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This NYT column by @polgreen.bsky.social is the truest thing I've ever seen about the REAL reason public trust in the media collapsed
February 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
This NYT column by @polgreen.bsky.social is the truest thing I've ever seen about the REAL reason public trust in the media collapsed
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Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
Few cities need tenacious local journalism more than Washington does right now, given the ravages of the Trump years and the threat to home rule. Given that Jeff Bezos has now destroyed the Washington Post, it's up to journalism funders to help strengthen sites like the 51st and incubate new ones.
February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Few cities need tenacious local journalism more than Washington does right now, given the ravages of the Trump years and the threat to home rule. Given that Jeff Bezos has now destroyed the Washington Post, it's up to journalism funders to help strengthen sites like the 51st and incubate new ones.
"It's our blood and bones and these whistles and phones against Miller and Noem's dirty lies."
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"It's our blood and bones and these whistles and phones against Miller and Noem's dirty lies."
Good to see Mario Cristobal has Miami playing old school Miami football. He just needs a bit more attention to cheap shots, targeting and late hits, which seemed to be the main strategy against IU. Go Hoosiers!
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Good to see Mario Cristobal has Miami playing old school Miami football. He just needs a bit more attention to cheap shots, targeting and late hits, which seemed to be the main strategy against IU. Go Hoosiers!
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If he'd been savvy and not a moral coward, Bill Cassidy would be celebrated tonight as the guy who stood up to Trump and saved public health, and sacrificed his Senate seat to do the right thing. But, instead, he'll just be remembered as a cowardly loser with a lot of blood on his hands.
January 18, 2026 at 3:31 AM
If he'd been savvy and not a moral coward, Bill Cassidy would be celebrated tonight as the guy who stood up to Trump and saved public health, and sacrificed his Senate seat to do the right thing. But, instead, he'll just be remembered as a cowardly loser with a lot of blood on his hands.
Since the White House is so keen on rooting out welfare fraud . . . www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
Trump Admin Went Easy On A Red State After Punishing Blue States For The Same Exact Thing
Mississippi caught a break on an embezzlement scandal that funneled money to Brett Favre and others.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Since the White House is so keen on rooting out welfare fraud . . . www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
Incredible year for Ole Miss. Almost reached the national championship with a team that can’t tackle or pass defend.
January 9, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Incredible year for Ole Miss. Almost reached the national championship with a team that can’t tackle or pass defend.
At a moment like this, you just have to be grateful that CBS News loves America without apology.
January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
At a moment like this, you just have to be grateful that CBS News loves America without apology.
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A biting critique of Big Philanthropy and local news.
"These funders — including the American Journalism Project, which drove the creation of Houston Landing — have increasingly been picking the winners and losers in American journalism, with no consequences when their calls go badly wrong."
"These funders — including the American Journalism Project, which drove the creation of Houston Landing — have increasingly been picking the winners and losers in American journalism, with no consequences when their calls go badly wrong."
A reckoning comes for journalism philanthropy
"These funders — including the American Journalism Project, which drove the creation of Houston Landing — have increasingly been picking the winners and losers in American journalism, with no conseque...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A biting critique of Big Philanthropy and local news.
"These funders — including the American Journalism Project, which drove the creation of Houston Landing — have increasingly been picking the winners and losers in American journalism, with no consequences when their calls go badly wrong."
"These funders — including the American Journalism Project, which drove the creation of Houston Landing — have increasingly been picking the winners and losers in American journalism, with no consequences when their calls go badly wrong."
Did Alabama do any offensive preparation for this game? If so, it’s not yet apparent.
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Did Alabama do any offensive preparation for this game? If so, it’s not yet apparent.
Happy 45th birthday to the world's greatest radio station, NOLA's own WWOZ. Yeah u right.
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy 45th birthday to the world's greatest radio station, NOLA's own WWOZ. Yeah u right.
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Some personal news, as they say. After 10 terrific years at Freedman Consulting, I'm moving to the Fedcap Group, where I will be a senior fellow at their Community Impact Policy Institute and continue to edit Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. fedcapgroup.org/the-fedcap-g...
The Fedcap Group Acquires Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity - The Fedcap Group
Bill Nichols to Join as Spotlight Editor and Senior Fellow at Fedcap’s Community Impact Policy Institute New York, NY— The Fedcap Group, a global network of nonprofit agencies dedicated to advancing...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Some personal news, as they say. After 10 terrific years at Freedman Consulting, I'm moving to the Fedcap Group, where I will be a senior fellow at their Community Impact Policy Institute and continue to edit Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. fedcapgroup.org/the-fedcap-g...
It really mystifies me why presumably intelligent people at Florida and LSU think if they hire Lane Kiffin, his teams would play any semblance of defense.
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It really mystifies me why presumably intelligent people at Florida and LSU think if they hire Lane Kiffin, his teams would play any semblance of defense.
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I will venmo any reporter $400 to ask trump "what does SNAP stand for"
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I will venmo any reporter $400 to ask trump "what does SNAP stand for"
The inability to tackle by the Ole Miss defense is really remarkable. It may be the only thing Kiffin teaches on defense.
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The inability to tackle by the Ole Miss defense is really remarkable. It may be the only thing Kiffin teaches on defense.
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As one of those kids who paid out-of-state tuition many moons ago to go to the #IU Journalism School and a former IDS managing editor, this whole thing is just heartbreaking for the student journalists impacted and humiliating for the university. Thanks to those who put this letter together.
Here's the letter Indiana Daily Student alumni, including yours truly, sent to the administration this morning. #IU #IUB #IUFB
Alumni Letter Regarding the IDS
Oct. 17, 2025 President Whitten, Provost Shrivastav, and Dean Tolchinsky: We, a group of 243 Indiana Daily Student (IDS) alumni as far back as the Class of 1970, are writing to condemn the firing of...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
As one of those kids who paid out-of-state tuition many moons ago to go to the #IU Journalism School and a former IDS managing editor, this whole thing is just heartbreaking for the student journalists impacted and humiliating for the university. Thanks to those who put this letter together.
The White House also has called for significant cuts in #WIC in the new budget. Presumably this means they are pulling that back and either keeping full funding or adding additional money. Otherwise, this would seem to be just a political stunt, which I know the Trump White House would never do.
“We welcome efforts to keep WIC afloat during the shutdown, but families need long-term stability, not short-term uncertainty.” - NWA President & CEO, Georgia Machell
October 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The White House also has called for significant cuts in #WIC in the new budget. Presumably this means they are pulling that back and either keeping full funding or adding additional money. Otherwise, this would seem to be just a political stunt, which I know the Trump White House would never do.
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Note that the original House GOP budget proposal for what would become the “big, beautiful bill” included cuts to WIC which would’ve resulted in $1.3 billion in fruit and vegetable benefits being taken from some 5.2 million women and children who participate in the program
In Shutdown Spin, Republicans Are Pretending They Care About Mothers on WIC Now talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
In Shutdown Spin, Republicans Are Pretending They Care About Mothers on WIC Now
House Republican leadership held a pretty maddening press conference Thursday morning trying...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Note that the original House GOP budget proposal for what would become the “big, beautiful bill” included cuts to WIC which would’ve resulted in $1.3 billion in fruit and vegetable benefits being taken from some 5.2 million women and children who participate in the program
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If you think Trump deploying troops in American cities is nothing more than an opportunity to pivot to a completely different subject, you do not belong in Democratic leadership.
The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
September 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
If you think Trump deploying troops in American cities is nothing more than an opportunity to pivot to a completely different subject, you do not belong in Democratic leadership.
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The news side is still the Post
doing important work. The editorial side is not the Post any more but an odious embarrassment.
doing important work. The editorial side is not the Post any more but an odious embarrassment.
This is Washpost Opinion's takeaway from Trump's speech at the Charlie Kirk funeral.
No mention of him saying, "I hate my opponent." No mention of Trump's role in fomenting the January 6 riot.
Just unbelievable how bad that editorial board has become.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
No mention of him saying, "I hate my opponent." No mention of Trump's role in fomenting the January 6 riot.
Just unbelievable how bad that editorial board has become.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
September 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The news side is still the Post
doing important work. The editorial side is not the Post any more but an odious embarrassment.
doing important work. The editorial side is not the Post any more but an odious embarrassment.
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About this Florida vaccine story:
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
About this Florida vaccine story:
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”