Professor Bellantoni
@cbellantoni.bsky.social
Journalism professor, Roll Call columnist, may not be employed as a reporter anymore but will always be one at heart.
Ten years ago, when I was editor-in-chief, I shared some of the less flattering parts of Roll Call’s history.
June 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ten years ago, when I was editor-in-chief, I shared some of the less flattering parts of Roll Call’s history.
Paging all historians! I need to know if this is first time urinals have been mentioned in an executive order.
May 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Paging all historians! I need to know if this is first time urinals have been mentioned in an executive order.
In an alternate universe, Georgia Gov. @staceyabrams.com is reading to children at the LA Times Festival of Books today.
April 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In an alternate universe, Georgia Gov. @staceyabrams.com is reading to children at the LA Times Festival of Books today.
People roasting in the LA sun during free concert and “Fighting Oligarchy” rally downtown with @sanders.senate.gov @aoc.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
People roasting in the LA sun during free concert and “Fighting Oligarchy” rally downtown with @sanders.senate.gov @aoc.bsky.social
Spotted tonight on Highway 5.
April 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Spotted tonight on Highway 5.
Didn’t have the “Obama-Biden war on showers” on my bingo card today.
April 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Didn’t have the “Obama-Biden war on showers” on my bingo card today.
“in the face of emergencies”
April 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“in the face of emergencies”
This just in from the White House:
I have determined that the following additional rescissions are necessary to advance the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of American citizens.
I have determined that the following additional rescissions are necessary to advance the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of American citizens.
March 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This just in from the White House:
I have determined that the following additional rescissions are necessary to advance the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of American citizens.
I have determined that the following additional rescissions are necessary to advance the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of American citizens.
This just in from my CSpan feed: both of California’s senators vote No on government funding bill.
March 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This just in from my CSpan feed: both of California’s senators vote No on government funding bill.
For Democrats, it’s time to get rude — my latest column for Roll Call.
There’s a disconnect between how people are feeling and what they are hearing from the opposition party.
rollcall.com/2025/03/04/f...
There’s a disconnect between how people are feeling and what they are hearing from the opposition party.
rollcall.com/2025/03/04/f...
March 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
For Democrats, it’s time to get rude — my latest column for Roll Call.
There’s a disconnect between how people are feeling and what they are hearing from the opposition party.
rollcall.com/2025/03/04/f...
There’s a disconnect between how people are feeling and what they are hearing from the opposition party.
rollcall.com/2025/03/04/f...
Spotted in Oceanside
March 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Spotted in Oceanside
No mention of avocado straws.
February 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
No mention of avocado straws.
When the aliens are studying Earth 300 years from now I bet this one will be a head scratcher.
February 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
When the aliens are studying Earth 300 years from now I bet this one will be a head scratcher.
From the “what a difference 8 years and an owner with an agenda makes” files, here are the t-shirts the LA Times had custom printed after being banned from a briefing in 2017. “We will not shut up” in all the languages spoken by the newsroom.
February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From the “what a difference 8 years and an owner with an agenda makes” files, here are the t-shirts the LA Times had custom printed after being banned from a briefing in 2017. “We will not shut up” in all the languages spoken by the newsroom.
Turned on CSpan, caught this gem.
February 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Turned on CSpan, caught this gem.
My column aims to focus on the view from the West, so I’d already been planning to write about California’s drop in clout at the start of this Congress. It seems all the more relevant now as my community is literally sifting through the rubble of two historic fires.
rollcall.com/2025/01/28/d...
rollcall.com/2025/01/28/d...
January 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My column aims to focus on the view from the West, so I’d already been planning to write about California’s drop in clout at the start of this Congress. It seems all the more relevant now as my community is literally sifting through the rubble of two historic fires.
rollcall.com/2025/01/28/d...
rollcall.com/2025/01/28/d...
Appreciate the clear communication @nytimes.com
Still proud to be a subscriber and worth every penny.
Still proud to be a subscriber and worth every penny.
January 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Appreciate the clear communication @nytimes.com
Still proud to be a subscriber and worth every penny.
Still proud to be a subscriber and worth every penny.
Avocados ARE nice, Congressman Golden
January 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Avocados ARE nice, Congressman Golden
This is without a doubt the coldest I have ever been in my life. We had to wait for hours and hours on this platform. Gotta admit I’m surprised by the move indoors.
January 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is without a doubt the coldest I have ever been in my life. We had to wait for hours and hours on this platform. Gotta admit I’m surprised by the move indoors.
Important reminder to anyone mad enough at an owner to cancel a subscription: local news provides vital community information.
January 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Important reminder to anyone mad enough at an owner to cancel a subscription: local news provides vital community information.
Gas in Los Angeles was 77 cents a gallon when Die Hard was filmed. Merry Christmas!
December 26, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Gas in Los Angeles was 77 cents a gallon when Die Hard was filmed. Merry Christmas!
Still counting votes: Kamala Harris has now crossed the 75 million threshold.
December 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Still counting votes: Kamala Harris has now crossed the 75 million threshold.
December 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM