Eleanor Barker
@eleanorscholes.bsky.social
Progressive digital strategist and sunscreen enthusiast. Talk to me about labor, urbanism, film theory, and all things Washington, DC. Views are mine.
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A lot of great journalists have lost their jobs, but it’s not the least bit surprising. Editors always cared about the bottom line.
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A lot of great journalists have lost their jobs, but it’s not the least bit surprising. Editors always cared about the bottom line.
I blame you (not really) for breaking her when you pointed out that she too is a gentrifier.
October 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I blame you (not really) for breaking her when you pointed out that she too is a gentrifier.
Oh, I agree! My point is more that no one around him seems to care about his health, and that MAGA’s lack of empathy extends to their own is astonishing.
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Oh, I agree! My point is more that no one around him seems to care about his health, and that MAGA’s lack of empathy extends to their own is astonishing.
It’s probably because I watched my father slowly deteriorate due to vascular dementia, but I can’t fathom how anyone is just letting him stand there. As much as I despise Trump, this is elder abuse.
October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s probably because I watched my father slowly deteriorate due to vascular dementia, but I can’t fathom how anyone is just letting him stand there. As much as I despise Trump, this is elder abuse.
Is this the flea market? It looks great!
October 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Is this the flea market? It looks great!
I don't like that I agree with Ted Cruz even remotely on something, but here we are.
September 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I don't like that I agree with Ted Cruz even remotely on something, but here we are.
Yes, kids can be annoying, and some spaces should be kid-free. But kids ARE people.
And I like dogs, but we need to be realistic here: Some people are allergic! Others are afraid, sometimes because of violent attacks. And frankly, a dog is often a bigger threat than a kid's tantrum.
And I like dogs, but we need to be realistic here: Some people are allergic! Others are afraid, sometimes because of violent attacks. And frankly, a dog is often a bigger threat than a kid's tantrum.
September 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yes, kids can be annoying, and some spaces should be kid-free. But kids ARE people.
And I like dogs, but we need to be realistic here: Some people are allergic! Others are afraid, sometimes because of violent attacks. And frankly, a dog is often a bigger threat than a kid's tantrum.
And I like dogs, but we need to be realistic here: Some people are allergic! Others are afraid, sometimes because of violent attacks. And frankly, a dog is often a bigger threat than a kid's tantrum.