Ian Hopper
@imhopper.bsky.social
Retired diplomat, immigration wonk, gamer, NHL Caps and AHL Bears. 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇸🇳🇮🇳🇯🇴🇩🇪🇮🇶🇨🇦
Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, TIME...
Washington Post. Zombies shuffling.
Washington Post. Zombies shuffling.
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, TIME...
Washington Post. Zombies shuffling.
Washington Post. Zombies shuffling.
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People keep saying that this is The 51st, but with respect, I don't think it is. The 51st has (admirably) positioned itself as an outlet to give voice to underserved communities. But the city needs, like, a sports page, an arts page
Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
People keep saying that this is The 51st, but with respect, I don't think it is. The 51st has (admirably) positioned itself as an outlet to give voice to underserved communities. But the city needs, like, a sports page, an arts page
When I was a dirt-poor kid of 19 or so, struggling to get essentials while in college, I still paid 25 cents every few days to get the Washington Post. As a value prop, it was a great bargain for the time I got to enjoy it. Bezos is destroying that today.
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
When I was a dirt-poor kid of 19 or so, struggling to get essentials while in college, I still paid 25 cents every few days to get the Washington Post. As a value prop, it was a great bargain for the time I got to enjoy it. Bezos is destroying that today.
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A >>LOCAL<< NEWSPAPER:
Step 1: Shut down sports coverage
Step 2: Watch remaining subscribers disappear
Step 3: Profit?
Step 1: Shut down sports coverage
Step 2: Watch remaining subscribers disappear
Step 3: Profit?
February 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A >>LOCAL<< NEWSPAPER:
Step 1: Shut down sports coverage
Step 2: Watch remaining subscribers disappear
Step 3: Profit?
Step 1: Shut down sports coverage
Step 2: Watch remaining subscribers disappear
Step 3: Profit?
I pledged in part because I’ve gotten so much joy from their riffs on free streaming, it’s great to toss them some loot this way and by being a Best Friend.
In the not-too-distant future, RiffTrax is making four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Support us on Kickstarter: rifftraxmakesmst3k.com #RiffTraxMakesMST3K @mst3kofficial.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 2:36 AM
I pledged in part because I’ve gotten so much joy from their riffs on free streaming, it’s great to toss them some loot this way and by being a Best Friend.
Love that they're doing this in Minneapolis, too!
In the not-too-distant future, RiffTrax is making four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Support us on Kickstarter: rifftraxmakesmst3k.com #RiffTraxMakesMST3K @mst3kofficial.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Love that they're doing this in Minneapolis, too!
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Idk if trans kids these days know this but back in my day you could just walk into a RadioShack and walk out with one of these puppies
February 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Idk if trans kids these days know this but back in my day you could just walk into a RadioShack and walk out with one of these puppies
Say it ain’t Bogey!
Bogdan Trineyev was held out of the Hershey Bears' road game on Friday ahead of Saturday night's Capitals-Hurricanes matchup.
Bogdan Trineyev held out of Hershey road game ahead of Capitals-Hurricanes matchup
The Hershey Bears lined up against the Rochester Americans without a key piece of their lineup on Friday night. Bodan Trineyev, who…
russianmachineneverbreaks.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Say it ain’t Bogey!
Nic Dowd, shootout king
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Nic Dowd, shootout king
There have not, String, been too many 40-degree days.
If Stringer Bell had lived to see this winter he might have reconsidered his position on 40 degree days
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
There have not, String, been too many 40-degree days.
This shows that 30% of registered republican will do literally anything he wants. Nuke the moon? Move permanently underground? Kill every third person for the lulz? Anything.
it's more or less impossible to find issues that poll this badly and he's decided to make it a major, public priority www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-tru...
January 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
This shows that 30% of registered republican will do literally anything he wants. Nuke the moon? Move permanently underground? Kill every third person for the lulz? Anything.
State has to re-issue travel warnings, even if they haven’t changed. This always ends up happening.
The crackdowns are intensifying. The Maduro regime remains in power, with Delcy Rodríguez in command. This was never about democracy or protecting the people of Venezuela. They continue to live in danger and fear while Trump cuts deals with the regime to seize their oil.
January 11, 2026 at 4:34 AM
State has to re-issue travel warnings, even if they haven’t changed. This always ends up happening.
Does the rule from last year still work? Ovi scores, we win?
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Does the rule from last year still work? Ovi scores, we win?
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Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
Nah, just dress McIlrath.
Pencil Tom Wilson in for an instigator and a suspension after this game
December 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Nah, just dress McIlrath.
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a type of content that makes me want to launch myself into space and is huge part of why everything is so bad: TikToker goes down a “rabbit hole,” makes 9-minute video. The “rabbit hole” was she found an Eater article. The Eater journalist did all the work: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTruBS8cp/
allow me to take you on a journey where, once again, we learn we have no idea what’s in our food. at least we know corporations are pure of heart so I’m sure it’s fine🫶🏼🤡
TikTok video by kaelin
www.tiktok.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
a type of content that makes me want to launch myself into space and is huge part of why everything is so bad: TikToker goes down a “rabbit hole,” makes 9-minute video. The “rabbit hole” was she found an Eater article. The Eater journalist did all the work: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTruBS8cp/
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It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
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If Carl von Clausewitz were to advise Secretary Rubio on peace in Ukraine, he might say something like this: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
A Letter from Clausewitz to Secretary Rubio
Channeling the author of ‘On War’ on the U.S. pursuit of peace in Ukraine.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
If Carl von Clausewitz were to advise Secretary Rubio on peace in Ukraine, he might say something like this: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
Key Lime
Cherry
Dutch Apple
Mixed Berry
Apple
Pumpkin
Pecan.
Cherry
Dutch Apple
Mixed Berry
Apple
Pumpkin
Pecan.
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Key Lime
Cherry
Dutch Apple
Mixed Berry
Apple
Pumpkin
Pecan.
Cherry
Dutch Apple
Mixed Berry
Apple
Pumpkin
Pecan.
As a former journalist, I reflexively defend journalists. But Lizza and Nuzzi should be launched into the sun.
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
As a former journalist, I reflexively defend journalists. But Lizza and Nuzzi should be launched into the sun.
Nobody who has flown through Dulles says “mobile lounge.”
A mobile lounge carrying passengers crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing some damage to the terminal.
Mobile Lounge Crashes at Dulles Airport, Causing Injuries and Damage
More than a dozen people were hurt and will be evaluated at a hospital. Air travel has been hampered in recent days by the government shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Nobody who has flown through Dulles says “mobile lounge.”