George Kenney
@georgekenney.bsky.social
Former US foreign service officer.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 7, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
February 7, 2026 at 8:02 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 7, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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A terrific critic and a nice guy as well (as you might surmise), thrown under the bus with a lot of other professionals at The Washington Post. You can find him here. We served together on a Pulitzer Prize jury a dozen years ago, he saved me (us all) from my pedestrian tastes.
After 20 years, I've been laid off at The Washington Post.
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I’ve Been Laid Off. I’m Not Done.
After 20 years at The Washington Post, I’m suddenly on my own — and still writing about books.
substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A terrific critic and a nice guy as well (as you might surmise), thrown under the bus with a lot of other professionals at The Washington Post. You can find him here. We served together on a Pulitzer Prize jury a dozen years ago, he saved me (us all) from my pedestrian tastes.
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PRIMARIES
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GOOD
They test the candidates and show who has skills and appeal.
So what's to worry about in Michigan? Nothing.
And note that only 1 anonymous person is quoted in this article expressing worry over the fact that they're having a spirited primary.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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They test the candidates and show who has skills and appeal.
So what's to worry about in Michigan? Nothing.
And note that only 1 anonymous person is quoted in this article expressing worry over the fact that they're having a spirited primary.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Michigan’s 3-car pileup of a primary has Senate Democrats worried
The race is a crucial test for what the next generation of Democrats will look like — and whether they can prevail in a must-win race for their Senate chances.
www.politico.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
PRIMARIES
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They test the candidates and show who has skills and appeal.
So what's to worry about in Michigan? Nothing.
And note that only 1 anonymous person is quoted in this article expressing worry over the fact that they're having a spirited primary.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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They test the candidates and show who has skills and appeal.
So what's to worry about in Michigan? Nothing.
And note that only 1 anonymous person is quoted in this article expressing worry over the fact that they're having a spirited primary.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
February 1, 2026 at 7:48 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 31, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 31, 2026 at 9:42 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 31, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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My latest from my newsletter, Kal Draws The Line. Check out link in comments.
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 AM
My latest from my newsletter, Kal Draws The Line. Check out link in comments.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 30, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 30, 2026 at 5:44 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 30, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 29, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 29, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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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 5:02 PM
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
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 28, 2026 at 6:46 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The only remaining good thing about the Washington Post opinion section is the comments, which on every article is nothing but readers saying "What the frack is wrong with you people? You have destroyed this once-great newspaper, and I shall curse you with my last breath."
"Mamdani has shown no appetite for what it would take to actually lower the average nightly rate in a hotel," the Editorial Board writes.
Opinion | The ‘junk fees’ Mamdani supports
The socialist mayor doesn’t want hotels to account for costs imposed by his government.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:14 AM
The only remaining good thing about the Washington Post opinion section is the comments, which on every article is nothing but readers saying "What the frack is wrong with you people? You have destroyed this once-great newspaper, and I shall curse you with my last breath."
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FBI historian here. Basically all of the FBI’s greatest scandals across history come from attempts to criminalize First Amendment rights. It never works out well for the bureau and ends a lot of careers.
I would like to know how my prior colleagues, who have chosen to pursue leadership positions under this charlatan, justify ordering agents to break their oaths of office and open investigations on people simply for exercising their legal rights.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.
FBI investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
The statement from FBI Director Kash Patel comes after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:08 AM
FBI historian here. Basically all of the FBI’s greatest scandals across history come from attempts to criminalize First Amendment rights. It never works out well for the bureau and ends a lot of careers.
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There are some NYT reporters and editors willing to call it like they see it. I applaud them. Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
There are some NYT reporters and editors willing to call it like they see it. I applaud them. Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
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Marinating in their social media bubble, Republicans thought everyone agreed with them that immigration is inherently bad and must be addressed with violence. But that was never what most Americans believed.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/what-trump...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/what-trump...
What Trump and Republicans Never Understood About Immigration
They thought all Americans shared their hatred and bloodlust.
paulwaldman.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Marinating in their social media bubble, Republicans thought everyone agreed with them that immigration is inherently bad and must be addressed with violence. But that was never what most Americans believed.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/what-trump...
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