Alexander Howard
Dad, writer, cyclist, citizen, cereal dilettante. Advocate for freedom of information, open governance, & democracy. Lover of the Oxford Comma, hater of hubris. Recovering journalist. Trying to move carefully, & fix things. https://civic-texts.ghost.io
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Members of Congress
If you want to follow some or all of the Members of Congress on Bluesky as of 12/18/24, try this. Note Bene: I am not a Congressman but am part of a starter pack by default. :)
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social
Professor of health law and science policy, author, speaker, and commentator. #ScienceUpFirst Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caulfieldtim
@jimacosta.bsky.social
Independent Journalist. Former Chief WH Correspondent. Author. Host of “The Jim Acosta Show” on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts: https://substack.com/@jimacosta?r=lpd3z&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inquiries: go to jimacosta.com
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, MeidasNews. Former Fed & State Prosecutor, Marine, Attorney. Switched parties from R to D in 2020. MeidasPlus.com/subscribe
@stuartathompson.bsky.social
Reporter @nytimes.com. I cover the ~internet~ and report on digital influence operations, AI, far-right politics and lots more
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
Editor at large, The Bulwark. Director, Defending Democracy Together. Host, Conversations with Bill Kristol. Never Trump.
@natashalennard.bsky.social
Well, since you’re all here, too… columnist at The Intercept; professor of critical journalism at The New School; author - “Being Numerous: Essays on Non-Fascist Life”; antifascism, abolition, Wittgenstein from the left.
@epic.org
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) was established in 1994 to secure the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age.
@mollytaft.com
disaster lesbian on the apocalypse beat @wired.com . very tall with a very short dog. they/them. pitch me: molly_taft@wired.com, signal: @mollytaft.76. mollytaft.com
@ocasio-cortez.house.gov
This account is maintained by federal staff to share services and legislation relevant to constituents of NY-14.
@scientistsorg.bsky.social
Striving for a safer world since 1945 science policy | nuclear weapons | clean energy | STEM education | artificial intelligence | data privacy | much much more
@luigireggi.bsky.social
Co-founder and President @ Monithon Europe ETS @Monithon.bsky.social | Tenure-track Assistant Professor @ Dept. of Management, University of Bergamo, Italy | Interested in government accountability and public participation | PhD @ SUNY at Albany, NY, USA
@justinwolfers.bsky.social
Econ professor at Michigan ● Senior fellow, Brookings and PIIE ● Intro econ textbook author ● Think Like An Economist podcast ● An economist willing to admit that the glass really is half full.
@ositanwanevu.com
Contributing Editor | The New Republic Columnist | The Guardian Author | The Right of the People (2025) Newsletter | ositanwanevu.com
@tchristianmiller.bsky.social
Investigative reporter @ProPublica. Likes data. And tips. And bacon. Pulitzer winner. Currently examining the health insurance industry.
@alexreevegivens.bsky.social
CEO at Center for Democracy & Technology, fighting to protect people’s rights & our democracy in the digital age. Proud daughter & Board Member at Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
@mtdukes.bsky.social
Lead editor, AI innovation in journalism at McClatchy. Former News & Observer I-team. Duke University adjunct. 2017 Nieman Fellow. Powered by gas station coffee and eastern NC barbecue.
@aclu.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization. Visit our site for more about us and our affiliated organization, the ACLU Foundation.
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social
Professor. Sociologist. NYTimes Opinion Columnist. Books: THICK, LowerEd. Forthcoming: 1)Black Mothering & Daughtering and 2)Mama Bears. Beliefs: C.R.E.A.M. + the internet ruined everything good + bring back shame. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”
@mawaldman.bsky.social
President & CEO, @BrennanCenter. Author, The Supermajority, The Fight to Vote, etc. etc. Ex-speechwriter.
@kovarsky.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of Texas. Habeas corpus, death penalty, some other law stuff, sentient space robots, kids who don't listen to me, and hot sauce.
@economist.com
News and analysis with a global perspective. We’re here to help you understand the world around you. Subscribe here: https://econ.st/4fAeu4q
@facoalition.bsky.social
Fighting for free speech, a free press, and the public’s right to know. Inquiries: fac@firstamendmentcoalition.org
@gelliottmorris.com
data-driven journalist. author of STRENGTH IN NUMBERS, the book: bit.ly/3OWqEqR and the Substack: www.gelliottmorris.com/welcome. formerly ABC News/538 & The Economist. proud custodian of a small community garden plot.
@schiff.senate.gov
Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social
Bestsellers THE UNDERTOW: Scenes from a Slow Civil War & THE FAMILY, also a Netflix series. + THIS BRILLIANT DARKNESS; SWEET HEAVEN WHEN I DIE & more. Words & pics Vanity Fair. Professing @ Dartmouth. He/Him. New writing: https://slowcivilwar.substack.com/
@brynntannehill.bsky.social
Parent, husky-mom, doomsayer, aviator, general PITA. Views are my own.
@signal.org
Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app. Privacy isn’t an optional mode, it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time.
@reptedlieu.bsky.social
🇺🇸 Congressman for #CA36 🏛️ Vice Chair of House Dems 🌎 ⚖️ Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees ✈️ Air Force Vet
@shaneharris.bsky.social
Staff Writer @theatlantic. Author. Podcaster. Filmmaker. https://linktr.ee/shaneharris @washingtonpost alum. Signal: shaneharris.64
@krhawkins.bsky.social
Senior Legal Analyst for the Constitution Project at @pogowatchdog. Trying to annoy CBP for rights violations as badly as I used to annoy the CIA. Personal account; views are my own, etc.
@mark-carney.bsky.social
Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Liberal Party | Premier ministre du Canada et chef du Parti libéral markcarney.ca
@mayasen.bsky.social
Professor @Harvard Kennedy | JD/PhD | Author, The Judicial Tug of War http://cup.org/2LEoMrs | Theme Park Enthusiast | Speaking in a personal capacity| 🎢🦉🏖️
@bedoyaftc.bsky.social
Official account of FTC Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya. ***Commissioner Bedoya will never ask you for personal or bank information, or for a money transfer.***
@dziblatt.bsky.social
Eaton Professor of Government & Director, Center for European Studies @Harvard/ WZB Berlin/author of 'Tyranny of the Minority' (2023), 'How Democracies Die' (2018), & 'Conservative Parties and the Birth of Democracy' (2017).
@janeese4dc.bsky.social
DC Councilmember for #Ward4 |PJs Mom|Howard Lawyer| Working Families Advocate|DC Native| 💖💚🌹
@anitabondsdc.bsky.social
Reasonable, pragmatic, and innovative elected rep since 12/12/12. Working to improve the quality of life for all throughout DC's 8 wards. https://linktr.ee/anitabonds
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of CA, Irvine School of Law • Technology & Society • Work Law • Precarity • Race General Counsel AAUP Sam's sister ❤️
@cmchenderson.bsky.social
Official account of At-Large DC Councilmember Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social Fighting to ensure DC works for all residents, in every ward.
@eleanornorton.bsky.social
DC’s sole member of Congress. #DCStatehood
@joegoldman.bsky.social
I run a foundation and work to create a more inclusive democracy. You can learn about what I do at work at www.democracyfund.org, but my posts here only reflect my personal views.
@geomblog.bsky.social
Director, Center for Tech Responsibility@Brown. FAccT OG. AI Bill of Rights coauthor. Former tech advisor to President Biden @WHOSTP. He/him/his. Posts my own.
@ilvestoomas.bsky.social
Unsuccessfully retired ex-prez, ex-MEP, ex-foreign minister, ex-ambassador, ex-director of RFE-RL Estonian service, etc, ex cetera. Except for @darthputinkgb.bsky.social, I take seriously only those who post here under his or her own name.
@theworld.org
Co-hosted by Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler. We're in your ears Monday thru Friday offering news, features, interviews and music from around the globe. From PRX and GBH. 📻 https://theworld.org/ Subscribe: https://theworld.org/newsletters/top-of-the-world