Rational Conversation
Small collection of folks I find particularly interesting. Good perspectives. Well presented conversations.
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@raconz.bsky.social
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
History & Italian Professor, NYU; Author, NYT Bestseller Strongmen; Publisher, Lucid, a Substack newsletter on authoritarianism and threats to democracy; Film & TV Consultant
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
@steveinskeep.bsky.social
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
Pulitzer prize winning Editorial Cartoonist Open Windows at http://anntelnaes.substack.com Archived work at http://anntelnaes.com
@peterdutoit.com
I speak about climate futures, mitigation and adaptation in the face of the climate crisis. 🇿🇦 I am a huge fan of ephemeral social media, so my posts delete after 90 days. Content that I want around longer is on my blog. https://peterdutoit.com
@olddogua.bsky.social
Former British Soldier🇬🇧Ukrainian Marine🇺🇦author of Live.Fight.Survive, Public Speaker, Husband & Dad - Ambassador and Board Member at Prevail Humanitarian Aid
@denverr.bsky.social
Former Congressman, J6 Committee, CEO AI & Tech, NY Times best selling author of THE BREACH and BIGFOOT-IT’S COMPLICATED, whiskey distiller & dad/husband/granddad who doesn’t vote for sexual abusers. Co-Host of “Truth In The Barrel” with Amy McGrath.
@garrykasparov.bsky.social
Vice-president of the World Liberty Congress. Founder & Chair of the Renew Democracy Initiative. Board of the Human Rights Foundation. Father, activist, author, speaker, 13th World Chess Champion.
@glandsbergis.bsky.social
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Landsbergis.com
@meidastouch.com
The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
@philinvestigates.com
Defending democracy. Confronting hate. Speaking truth to power - and the angry mob. NewsChannel 5 (Nashville) chief investigative reporter. John Chancellor, duPont, Peabody, Toner awards. RTDNA Lifetime Achievement. Pulitzer finalist. philinvestigates.com.
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@weatherprof.bsky.social
Same @WeatherProf as Twitter. Posting about climate and weather. Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist WFLA NBC Tampa
@carbonbrief.org
Award-winning journalism focused on #climatechange, science, energy and policy. Subscribe to our free newsletters: http://bit.ly/CBnewsletters
@katharinehayhoe.com
climate scientist posts 100% my own 🇨🇦 is my home distinguished professor & chair, Texas Tech chief scientist, The Nature Conservancy board member, Smithsonian NMNH alum, UToronto and UIUC author, Saving Us
@safety.bsky.app
Sharing updates about trust and safety on Bluesky. This account’s mentions are not actively monitored. To report a post or account, use the in-app reporting feature. Community Guidelines: https://bsky.social/about/support/community-guidelines
@erictopol.bsky.social
physician-scientist, author, editor https://www.scripps.edu/faculty/topol/ Ground Truths https://erictopol.substack.com SUPER AGERS https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Super-Agers/Eric-Topol/9781668067666
@principles1dmv.bsky.social
The DC/MD/VA Principles First grassroots community putting principles over personalities or parties. principlesfirst.us
@brcremer.bsky.social
Pastor. Wesleyan. Writer. BA in Religion. MA in Spiritual Formation. MA in Theological Studies. Chronic student. Idahoan.
@heathmayo.bsky.social
Christian | Conservative | Corporate Lawyer | Founder, Principles First: http://principlesfirst.us
@prchovanec.bsky.social
Private sector economist. Former professor at China's Tsinghua University and Columbia SIPA. Author of “Cleared for the Option: A Year Learning to Fly”, now available on Amazon. Visit me at http://patrickchovanec.com
@terikanefield.bsky.social
Former appellate defender and UC Berkeley Law graduate. I’ve written more than a dozen books and published more than 50 pieces in major outlets including The Washington Post. Website: www.terikanefield.com Subscribe to my blog here: eepurl.com/h4xCMr
@walshfreedom.bsky.social
Former GOP Congressman. Ex‑Tea Partier turned relentless anti‑Trump truth‑teller. Want the unfiltered takes the cable shows won’t touch? Read & spar with me on Substack 👉 https://substack.com/@socialcontractwithjoewalsh
@markhertling.bsky.social
Former soldier. Student of leadership & national security. Now a teacher, author, speaker & analyst. Always looking for civility…and new adventures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hertling-dba-57987066
@thebulwark.com
Political analysis and reporting free of tribal prejudices. Sign up for our newsletters here: https://thebulwark.com/subscribe
@sykescharlie.bsky.social
Author, Substack newsletter “To the Contrary.” Host, "To the Contrary" podcast. Dog owner, grandfather. MSNBC. Still Never Trump. No regrets. Website: https://charliesykes.substack.com/
@michaelemann.bsky.social
Scientist/Author/Speaker; Presidential Distinguished Prof/Director Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media/Vice Provost for Climate, U. Penn; National Academy of Sciences; Royal Society; Tyler Prize
@therickwilson.bsky.social
Lincoln Project and Resolute Square founder. Ad-maker. NYT #1 Bestselling author. Instrument-rated pilot. Beechcraft driver. TheRickWilson.Substack.com
@just-jack-1.bsky.social
"Our capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but our inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary." https://buymeacoffee.com/justjack1
@avindman.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Vet. Ex NSC/WH Staff. Doc of International Affairs. Senior Fellow, FPI SAIS, JHU. NYT Best-selling Author.
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜 I IGNORE ALL DMs!
@gtconway.bsky.social
Recovering lawyer who may relapse at any moment. President, Society for the Rule of Law. Co-host of the “George Conway Explains It All” podcast on The Bulwark.
@marcelias.bsky.social
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Bode.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Former US Congressman, Proud RINO, husband, and military man. Fighting the MAGA brain worms daily! Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.substack.com
@lincolnproject.us
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln 🏴☠️ | Home of #TheBreakdown and LP Podcast
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
Staff writer at The Atlantic. Cat guy, democracy defender. Actor for a day on Succession, Jeopardy champ. Atlantic Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/NVbMa2Y
@raconz.bsky.social
Strong opinions, lightly held. New facts, new situations may create new opinions. Respond don't react. Practicing kindness. ✌️ So many bots. Block 🚫