#OnThisDay in 1916, five IWW members and two deputies died in the Everett Massacre gunbattle. historylink.org/File/9981
Ron Judd
@ronjudd.bsky.social
Journalist, historian, skeptic. Creator and now fired Executive Editor, Cascadia Daily News, Bellingham WA; follow my work at authory.com/RonJudd or now on Substack: https://substack.com/@ronjudd "He was never a person. He was a journalist!"
A week out from whatever the Midterm-ination wreaks, the Hammer has thoughts — and a few choice non-endorsements. ronjudd.substack.com/p/election-e...
Election EXTRA: B’Hammer non-endorsements!
Plus: Why the ‘letter’ of the law matters in campaign ads
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Two weeks ago, I came out of emcee/auctioneer retirement to volunteer at the #journalism fundraiser to benefit nonprofit Salish Current. Now, photographic proof: me, historian Johann Neem & journalist Ron Judd on stage by the live-auction art. Packed fun. (Thanks, Finn.) salish-current.org/events/
One takeaway from this great reporting by Mike Baker at al: the importance of maintaining independent news orgs that have the financial wherewithal -- often equating with courage in the real world -- to hire lawyers to get court documents unsealed. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/u...
O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery (Gift Article)
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.
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Is the collapse of American democracy local news? It had better be. ronjudd.substack.com/p/journalism...
Journalism’s dilemma: When does America’s collapse become hyperlocal news?
Asking for millions of friends
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“She is not set up for the rapid machine-gun-fire lying.” --Scaramucci on Zacharia.
#OnThisDay in 1968, Boeing rolled out its first 747 Jumbo Jet. It was christened by 26 flight attendants, one each from the 26 airlines that had already placed orders. historylink.org/File/1565
President Trump has asked Xi Jinping, the leader of China, whether he would like to buy American weapons, David Perdue, the American ambassador to China, said in a television interview on Sunday.
Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.
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Two new staff members were hired by Mitch McConnell today to help him get around as he returns to Congress
Civics is important. Rumor control is part of that. Kate Starbird and the crew of the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington have restarted The Election Rumor Rundown newsletter, just in time for the 2026 general. uwcip.substack.com
The Election Rumor Rundown @ Center for an Informed Public | Substack
Welcome to the Election Rumor Rundown Substack by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, covering rumors about election processes and procedures in U.S. elections. Click to...
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My suggestion is to cancel your subscription to any media company that refers to Lake Ontario as Lake America.
The new tariffs could hurt US border towns a lot. As another gut punch to remaining positive sentiment for Canadians to come shop or vacation. I wrote this 2 weeks ago. It's got data. I heard hope then that the situation had stabilized. Now, not so much. franksplaining.substack.com/p/the-busine...
The business cost of cross-border bad blood
New survey of Whatcom County’s businesses shows the toll
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A Senate candidate talking about the Powell memo???? Pinch me, am I dreaming????
Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 3mo agoJames Talarico: 50 years ago, a corporate lawyer named Lewis Powell circulated a memo around DC — a blueprint for how corporations could amass political power, reverse the gains of the Great Society and the New Deal, and rig the system for themselves. And it worked.
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 3mo agoBanks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS
Have been a member of the @whca.bsky.social almost continuously since the 1990s. Our mission is to defend the First Amendment rights of White House correspondents to report on the president without fear or favor. Unfortunately last night did not advance that cause. Time to rethink the dinner.
If this pathetic display by Trump doesn't end the beyond-tone-deaf WH Correspondents' Dinner once and for all .. .
Donald Trump is nearly incoherent as he addresses an adoring White House press corp. This is an embarrassment for the White House and a humiliating display by the legacy media in the room. Support independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket. demdock.com/4w6emld
More evidence that wildfire smoke impairs cognitive functions www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
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#OnThisDay in 1968, Dick Gregory began a hunger strike in the Olympia jail. historylink.org/File/5462
Cascadia Daily News won 12 awards in the regional contest, including a sweep of the Government & Politics reporting category. CDN's comprehensive coverage of December flooding, federal impact reporting, photography, video work and more were also honored.
CDN wins 12 awards from regional Society of Professional Journalists | Cascadia Daily News
Staff sweep government and politics reporting category; earn accolades for breaking news, video, photo and more
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