Jason Kyle Howard
@jasonkylehoward.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Ideas @salon.com | Politics & Culture Writer | Street Haunter à la Virginia Woolf | Work in The New York Times, The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, The New Republic, Washington Monthly, etc. | Author of two books
Because we’re all thinking it @salon.com
Donald Trump always falls for a handsome man in a suit
Zohran Mamdani is just the latest babe to win POTUS’ affections
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November 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Because we’re all thinking it @salon.com
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New WSJ: After flying an FBI jet to see his girlfriend sing at a wrestling match, FBI director Kash Patel took the jet to a private Texas hunting resort called the Boondoggle Ranch. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Kash Patel’s ‘Effin Wild’ Ride as FBI Director
In just one week in October, he ticked off his bosses with premature comments about a terror investigation squeezed in a trip to the ‘Boondoggle Ranch’ on the bureau jet.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
New WSJ: After flying an FBI jet to see his girlfriend sing at a wrestling match, FBI director Kash Patel took the jet to a private Texas hunting resort called the Boondoggle Ranch. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Read the room, Sen. Schumer. My latest for @salon.com
Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go
Despite his "no" vote, the Senate deal to reopen the government bears Schumer’s fingerprints
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November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Read the room, Sen. Schumer. My latest for @salon.com
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"But if institutions of higher learning are to preserve the freedom of dissent among its students and community — let alone ensure that such dissent continues to thrive — then they must respond when these very values are under attack."
At Yale University, things are getting Orwellian
As a Yale student, I see the university’s double-speak on “institutional neutrality” as dangerous
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November 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"But if institutions of higher learning are to preserve the freedom of dissent among its students and community — let alone ensure that such dissent continues to thrive — then they must respond when these very values are under attack."
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"A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes apparently battling to keep his eyes open at the Thursday event." wapo.st/4oTia5k
A closer look at Trump’s apparent struggles to fight off sleep in the Oval Office
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open at a recent Oval Office event.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes apparently battling to keep his eyes open at the Thursday event." wapo.st/4oTia5k
As party leader, @pelosi.house.gov knew and used her power. Democrats apparently weren't paying attention. My latest for @salon.com.
Nancy Pelosi knew her power. Why don’t Democrats?
Pelosi gave Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats a masterclass in using power. They weren’t listening
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November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As party leader, @pelosi.house.gov knew and used her power. Democrats apparently weren't paying attention. My latest for @salon.com.
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Thank you Jason for this lovely interview.
As a cradle baseball fan I loved talking with the great sportswriter @ballgirl.bsky.social about her new book for @salon.com. Make her commissioner @mlb.com!
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One writer’s plan to rescue baseball from itself
In "Make Me Commissioner," Jane Leavy breaks down how the sport lost its emotional core, and how to get it back.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Thank you Jason for this lovely interview.
As a cradle baseball fan I loved talking with the great sportswriter @ballgirl.bsky.social about her new book for @salon.com. Make her commissioner @mlb.com!
www.salon.com/2025/11/03/j...
www.salon.com/2025/11/03/j...
One writer’s plan to rescue baseball from itself
In "Make Me Commissioner," Jane Leavy breaks down how the sport lost its emotional core, and how to get it back.
www.salon.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As a cradle baseball fan I loved talking with the great sportswriter @ballgirl.bsky.social about her new book for @salon.com. Make her commissioner @mlb.com!
www.salon.com/2025/11/03/j...
www.salon.com/2025/11/03/j...
“[W]e can all sense the tribulation to come. Something is profoundly broken in our country, in our national character. Charlie Kirk’s murder has made it clear, even to the most optimistic among us, that what is broken is beyond repair, at least for now.”
My latest for @salon.com
My latest for @salon.com
After Charlie Kirk’s murder, what lies ahead could be terrible
Something is profoundly broken in America — and we're all at risk
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September 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“[W]e can all sense the tribulation to come. Something is profoundly broken in our country, in our national character. Charlie Kirk’s murder has made it clear, even to the most optimistic among us, that what is broken is beyond repair, at least for now.”
My latest for @salon.com
My latest for @salon.com
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Trump is exploring whether the federal government can take control of the 9/11 memorial and museum in NYC.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."
Trump seeking ways to take over 9/11 memorial in NYC
“Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
www.politico.com
September 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trump is exploring whether the federal government can take control of the 9/11 memorial and museum in NYC.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not impressed: “Before he meddles with this sacred site, the President should start by honoring survivors and supporting the families of victims."
What a beauty that’s on the way from @frenchhorn88.bsky.social!
Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.
Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.
September 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What a beauty that’s on the way from @frenchhorn88.bsky.social!
Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.
Available from the Library of Congress on 10.15 and from retailers on 12.15.
“But Washington’s elected officials, while admittedly walking a precarious political tightrope, aren’t giving constituents what they are demanding in the face of Donald Trump: A fight. The result is a city — and a mayor — under attack, and in dire need of reinforcements.”
My latest for @salon.com
My latest for @salon.com
DC, under assault by Trump, needs someone to fight back
With anger building, Mayor Muriel Bowser is caught between a rock and a hard place — and needs reinforcements
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September 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“But Washington’s elected officials, while admittedly walking a precarious political tightrope, aren’t giving constituents what they are demanding in the face of Donald Trump: A fight. The result is a city — and a mayor — under attack, and in dire need of reinforcements.”
My latest for @salon.com
My latest for @salon.com
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Kids returning to school may face a ritual humiliation that we thought we'd left behind: the presidential fitness test.
RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation.
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RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation.
www.salon.com/2025/09/02/t...
The sinister reason Trump revived the presidential fitness test
POTUS and the HHS secretary equate looks with how healthy you are
www.salon.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Kids returning to school may face a ritual humiliation that we thought we'd left behind: the presidential fitness test.
RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation.
www.salon.com/2025/09/02/t...
RFK's definition of "health" is about outside appearance — and even kids aren't exempt from his hot-or-not evaluation.
www.salon.com/2025/09/02/t...
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Washington's speculation about Trump's health is at a fever pitch. We've seen multiple reasons this summer to ask questions — and the media doesn't seem to care. What's really going on? www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/it-s-time-...
It’s time to have a serious conversation about Trump’s health
Six questions worth digging into more.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
September 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Washington's speculation about Trump's health is at a fever pitch. We've seen multiple reasons this summer to ask questions — and the media doesn't seem to care. What's really going on? www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/it-s-time-...
ICYMI: important column from Chauncey DeVega that’s full of sharp insight @salonnewsroom.bsky.social
Peace talks in Budapest? Beware of Trump's ulterior motive
His preference for Hungary's capital holds dark symbolism for Ukraine — and the US
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August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
ICYMI: important column from Chauncey DeVega that’s full of sharp insight @salonnewsroom.bsky.social
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My essay in @bittersouth.bsky.social about the 24 guitars I’ve owned since I was 4, and the cross-hatching of lust, sorrow, and music.
My 24 Guitars — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
Music was hazardous in my family, yet I couldn’t help playing — even in my sleep.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My essay in @bittersouth.bsky.social about the 24 guitars I’ve owned since I was 4, and the cross-hatching of lust, sorrow, and music.
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Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure.
Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure
Talks would come “step by step, gradually, starting from the expert level and then going through all the necessary stages,” says Russia’s foot-dragging foreign minister.
www.politico.eu
August 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure.
Melania Trump’s letter to Vladimir Putin…could have been better. My latest for @salonnewsroom.bsky.social.
Was Melania's letter to Putin written by ChatGPT? We read closely for clues
The failures of the first lady's prose can't be blamed on AI
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August 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Melania Trump’s letter to Vladimir Putin…could have been better. My latest for @salonnewsroom.bsky.social.
Don't miss Sophia Tesfaye's latest @salonnewsroom.bsky.social column on Megyn Kelly's beef with #Beyoncé.
Megyn Kelly’s Beyoncé meltdown has nothing to do with Sydney Sweeney
The singer's success seems to have deeply disturbed the right-wing podcaster
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August 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Don't miss Sophia Tesfaye's latest @salonnewsroom.bsky.social column on Megyn Kelly's beef with #Beyoncé.
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“Genocide prevention is not about trials after the fact. It’s about political leadership at the moment of crisis. And in Bosnia, the world failed that test.”
For survivors of the Bosnian genocide, the war has never ended
Thirty years later,
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August 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
“Genocide prevention is not about trials after the fact. It’s about political leadership at the moment of crisis. And in Bosnia, the world failed that test.”
Lots of good insight here from Chauncey DeVega @salonnewsroom.bsky.social
Trump’s poll numbers are cratering. Why won’t he change course?
Six months into his second term, the president refuses to change his policies and behavior
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July 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Lots of good insight here from Chauncey DeVega @salonnewsroom.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Trump's push to seize control of the Library of Congress has run temporarily aground due to quiet but firm resistance from GOP congressional leaders.
GOP leaders draw the line at Trump's Library of Congress takeover
Quiet resistance from top Republicans has kept Trump officials out — for now.
www.politico.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Exclusive: Trump's push to seize control of the Library of Congress has run temporarily aground due to quiet but firm resistance from GOP congressional leaders.
“My duty is to hope,” Mary Berry of The Berry Center says of efforts to preserve and protect rural agrarian life. Read my interview with her for Garden & Gun. gardenandgun.com/articles/sav...
Saving the Farm: How One Southern Family Has Long Championed the Radical Power of Rural Life
Mary Berry, the farmer, writer, and executive director of the Berry Center, talks about her love of place and what she has learned from her father, Wendell Berry
gardenandgun.com
May 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“My duty is to hope,” Mary Berry of The Berry Center says of efforts to preserve and protect rural agrarian life. Read my interview with her for Garden & Gun. gardenandgun.com/articles/sav...
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Wonderful piece. I'm an Aussie who grew up with LHOP, but this is so on the money. Thank You @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social
Was 'Little House on the Prairie' ‘Woke’? The Answer Explains American Politics.
The cameras have yet to roll. But already, a planned remake finds itself at the center of controversy.
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February 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Wonderful piece. I'm an Aussie who grew up with LHOP, but this is so on the money. Thank You @jasonkylehoward.bsky.social
One of the greats. Period. One of my favorite voices. Her fingers on those keys created so much beauty. From Black Mountain, NC to Arlington, VA. From the upper room at Mr Henry’s on Penn Ave SE to the great stages. Godspeed, Roberta Flack.
February 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
One of the greats. Period. One of my favorite voices. Her fingers on those keys created so much beauty. From Black Mountain, NC to Arlington, VA. From the upper room at Mr Henry’s on Penn Ave SE to the great stages. Godspeed, Roberta Flack.