Alan Stamm (alanstamm on Bluesky)

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@violetikon Way to go, icon! 👊

advancing justice

@JWesleyDorman @CheyenneHuntCA Really, Wes? Mansplaining defamation law and the Sullivan decision to a UC Irvine Law graduate ('21) who has worked on Capitol Hill and serves as a victims' rights advocate, honestly now? Classic self-own, bruh.

@CheyenneHuntCA You are almost certainly safe since the standard for a public official or figure is actual malice. It is a much higher standard, which is more than negligence.

The number of credible women who have come forward since I posted my video is pretty shocking and connecting them with the investigative reporting teams who have been working on breaking this for years has greatly expedited this process. I am confident this story will break soon

@KellySa66198301 @WarrenDavidson "After widespread condemnation by Trump's Christian supporters, an AI-generated image of him stylized as Jesus Christ was deleted from his Truth Social account." -- @semafor newsletter

@WarrenDavidson This is disturbing. He needs to explain this now and better yet, take it down

Revelation 2:5 “Remember then from what you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.”

@Aaretherealone Elegantly expressed, Olami. You too much!

@MikeResists1969 When the sky had no limits but the government had no shame. We were literally reaching for the stars while tripping over our own feet at home.

Could you imagine living in 1969? Sending astronauts to the moon. Fighting a useless war and the president is a crook.

@samueljrob Adulting, next level! (Admiring, honest.)

about to park a car I own into a garage I own for the first time in my life

@cupofsoulshow @smbahr14 Legit question, so clicked on the 17 bio links in @smbahr14's article: Reggie Ugwu, culture reporter | Wesley Morris, critic at large | Emmanuel Morgan, reporter Photojournalists Philip Cheung & Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet also are listed. (About 40 others unnamed, so who knows?)

@smbahr14 Who’s Black on that team ?

I'm working my sixth #Oscars night for The New York Times this year! Here's a guide to our full team of about 60 journalists who'll be bringing you coverage throughout the night. nytimes.com/live/2026/03/1…

@getyrtrouserson @SpecialPuppy1 Amen to that, Nick.

@SpecialPuppy1 It is actually a deeply and tangibly meaningful job for those 150k people and I think knowing that will make you sleep well.

I was wondering why this guy disappeared from politics Twitter. Voluntarily going from NBC political reporter to editor of a regional newspaper covering a population of roughly 150k people seems like a wild career move, but if it makes you and your loved ones happy, go for it.

@MalloryMcMorrow Your words now and during Week 1 of Covid shutdowns are sensible, uplifting and reassuring, Senator.

I am grateful that the children, clergy, and staff of Temple Israel are safe, and grateful for the security guards and first responders who ran toward danger so others could run away from it. But gratitude is not enough. Relief is not enough. The trauma doesn't end when the threat is contained. The fear doesn't leave when the building is cleared. The parents who dropped their kids off at that preschool this morning — our community, two miles from my husband’s synagogue, my own family’s, where my own daughter has laughed and played at Tot Shabbat — they will carry this with them. We all will. And we should be angry about that. This is not a moment to offer thoughts and prayers and move on. This is a moment to look each other in the eye and say: this is not normal, and we will not accept it as normal. Jewish Michiganders should be able to go to school. To shul. To celebrate holidays or drop off their kid at preschool — without wondering if today is the day the unthinkable happens. That is the bare minimum of what it means to live in a free country. We are not meeting it. The rise in antisemitism is not abstract. It’s not left or right. It is here. It is in our state, our community, just miles from my own house. It is in our neighborhoods, our schools, our houses of worship. Enough.

@seanmdav You deservedly earn a shout and link from @FrankBruni today in his weekly newsletter's "For the Love of Sentences" section at @nytopinion.

It’s not a war unless it comes from the war region of France, otherwise’s it’s just sparkling combat.

@LilyCGuiney Good callout, Lily. You do well-focused pushback quite well indeed.

Anyways, I hope there’s some heavy consideration left to do on this project & I hope it’s possible to appeal to the powers that be that this isn’t it. It bums me out to think kids might miss out on the stuff I got to do so a donor can stay in a luxury suite steps from the stadium

This feels like… a massive restructuring of south campus w almost no benefit for the thousands of students living in the vicinity & something that would fundamentally shift its identity from a classic, naturally beautiful B1G campus to court a small portion of wealthy visitors

@mjpesquire @davidshepardson Amusing truth. Cruising for summer street parking in TC is deja vu for this ex-Manhattanite.

@davidshepardson @TheAtlantic The UP makes Traverse City look like Manhattan.

.@TheAtlantic on northern Michigan

@spiderstumbled @GovMikeHuckabee Well-played, very well indeed! 👊

@GovMikeHuckabee Hop on the bus, Gus. You don't need to discuss much. Just drop off the key, Lee. And get yourself free from the threat of being hitting with a missile thanks to this asshole's bosses.

For American who are currently in Israel I want to share this thorough (but long) update on options for departing. There are VERY LIMITED options. As of now, the best is utilizing Israel's Ministry of Tourism shuttle bus to Taba, Egypt and getting flights from there or going on to Cairo for flights back to the US. I will give details of that option below. We are getting a lot of requests regarding evacuating from Israel from American citizens who are currently in Israel or who have family here. I do not recommend exit via Jordan at this time.  Flights are not consistent and access across the Allenby crossing has limited hours. All of our personnel from embassy are sheltering in place, but I realize you may need to get people out and back home and not continue to incur hotel costs.  I’m adding what we are recommending for now.  Not sure when Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv will reopen.  Hopefully soon, but even when it does, there will be VERY limited flights with priorities to those who already were ticketed by El Al.  Doubtful that other airlines will fly in/out for a while.  The Ministry of Tourism is operating buses to Taba.  That crossing is further away but it’s open 24/7.  There are some flights from Taba, but there are also options to get to Cairo and it’s operating normally except to Middle Eastern countries.  To get out, it’s the best option for now.  If not already enrolled in STEP program, do so as you will be emailed updated information from the embassy and State Department.  A link to Step is at bottom of message.  Praying your safe passage! Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (March 2, 2026) UPDATE on Ministry of Tourism Shuttles. Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Security Alert As a result of the current security situation throughout the region, the U.S. Embassy has directed that all U.S. government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place in and near their residences until further notice. The U.S. Embassy is not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel. The following is provided for your information as you make your own security plans: The Israeli Ministry of Tourism has begun operating shuttles to the Taba Border Crossing as of March 2.  To be added to the passenger list for a shuttle, you must register via the Ministry’s evacuation form.  The U.S. Embassy cannot make any recommendation (for or against) the Ministry of Tourism’s shuttle.  The information is provided as a courtesy to those wishing to leave Israel. Passengers who wish to cross to Jordan may take the shuttle to Eilat and continue independently (by taxi) to the Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing. Buses will be stationed at meeting points across the country, including Herzliya: Train Station Parking Lot Haifa: Yad HaShmona Train Station Parking Lot Jerusalem: Teddy Stadium, East Parking Lot Tel Aviv: Savidor Center Train Station Parking The land crossing to Egypt at Taba was also operating and is scheduled to be open 24 hours a day.  There is a visa fee for some travelers. U.S. citizens who are not exiting the Sinai region for other parts of Egypt do not have to pay the fee.  Security conditions can change without warning, closing any border crossing. How to Pay: It is highly recommended to pay in advance via the official website: borderpay.metropolinet.co.il/en/home-3/. Note: The toll is valid only for the specific date of purchase and cannot be changed or refunded. As of March 2, there were limited flight options from the airports in Taba and Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt. On March 2, the Southern (Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba) crossing into Jordan accepts the last passengers at 1900. The Queen Alia International Airport is open on Monday, March 2.  Flights with Royal Jordanian Airlines were available from Jordan on a limited basis. Please check with your airline and expect delays. Before traveling to the border crossings, U.S. citizens should consult the Israel Home Front Command guidance. Please check the status of the land crossings here. - The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness – including knowing the location of the nearest shelter in the event of a red alert as security incidents, such as mortar, rocket, and missile fire, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intrusions, often take place without any warning. The security environment is complex and can change quickly. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel (including the Old City of Jerusalem) and the West Bank. U.S. citizens can find additional information regarding steps to take in case of mortar and rocket fire and hostile aircraft intrusion in the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza: Mortar and Rocket Fire or Hostile Aircraft Intrusion: In the event of mortar or rocket fire or Hostile Aircraft Intrusion, a “red alert” siren may be activated. Treat all such alerts as real. Follow the instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. Know the location of your closest shelter or protected space. U.S. government personnel and their family members may be restricted from traveling to areas affected by rocket activity, sirens, and/or the opening of bomb shelters. For additional information on appropriate action to take upon hearing a siren or explosion, see the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command website (available on devices within Israel) or view the Preparedness Information. U.S. citizens may also wish to download the free Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command application on Android or Apple devices to receive real-time security and safety alerts. Free commercial applications, such as Red Alert: Israel, are also available. Actions to Take: 1. Refer to our website for the latest Security Alerts: il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-se…. 1. Be aware of your surroundings. 1. Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter. Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application or similar apps for mobile devices (available on devices within Israel) to receive real time alerts for rocket and missile attacks and armed UAV intrusions. 1. Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings. 1. Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence. 1. Monitor local media. 1. Follow the instructions of local authorities. 1. Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency. 1. Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Advisories (including the Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza) and the Worldwide Caution.  Read the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.  For additional information, refer to “Traveler’s Checklist” on the State Department’s website. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem 14 David Flusser St. Jerusalem Telephone: +972-2-630-4000 E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov Website: il.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv 71 HaYarkon St. Tel Aviv Telephone: +972-3-519-7575 E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov Website: il.usembassy.gov State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747or 202-501-4444 Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory  Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

@JoyceWhiteVance @LucianKTruscott is among those who salute your sharp originality: "He manages the biggest war we're in since 2003 from what Joyce Vance cleverly called a 'blanket fort' at the end of his ballroom at Mar a Lago." substack.com/home/post/p-18…

Calling it “the situation room at Mar-a-Lago” doesn’t morph that blanket fort into a SCIF.

@ScottMichaux @barrysvrluga Both, Scott. It's about Barry *and* the game. "How appropriate," @Poynter columnist @TomWJones comments today about the hed.

@barrysvrluga Is that headline about you or the game?

Yep. That'll work.

@nickrmanes hah!, says this ex-Upper Manhattanite 🤔

Saw a Facebook Marketplace listing for an apartment described as "Manhattan style apartment living." The apartment is in Clinton Township

@shoesonplease Thanks for engaging, Anna. Was asking sincerely, fwiw, and had missed earlier thread.

Yes. I am. Precisely. Might try reading the discussion from earlier to confirm and clarify or just stay on Blue Cry like your handle suggests 👍🏻

@shoesonplease Huh? Genuinely perplexed by what you mean. Are you saying we have too many libraries and newspapers, or that publicly funded libraries will (or should?) shrink the way privately owned papers are? Comparing these disparate institutions is like comparing the taste of an🍎& an 🍊.

Still aren’t convinced that libraries are in need of consolidation and defunding? Look what’s happening to newspapers. 🤷‍♀️

@ChadLivengood Amen, Chad

If you want to know what happened, turn to a journalist or news organization that has actually chronicled an event or public policy instead of reading hot takes on this website. detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

@MCmuckraker Driving conversation at r/Michigan: reddit.com/r/Michigan/com…

Duggan is trying so hard to appeal to Trumpers that he won’t say how he’d respond to ICE if elected governor. metrotimes.com/news/politics-…

@samueljrob Well-earned gratitude and pride.

The Melissa-Beth-Craig scoop machine is tough to beat — I am grateful for every one I get