John Diaz
Journalist. Defender of truth, democracy and rule of law. Retired editorial page editor, San Francisco Chronicle.
- Reposted by John DiazThis is so upsetting!
- Shocker: Trump lied
- RIP John Burton, a politician of unmatched passion and purpose. We had many lively exchanges. My fave JB story: He claimed to have outscored the great Bill Russell in a USF-SF State game. His pal John Madden called BS — so JB called me to check archives. It’s true! JB had 20, Russell played briefly,
- This absurd @washingtonpost.com editorial reads like a parody. Do they really think rebranding a “Dept of War” is the solution to “mission creep” as the lawless Trump administration is sending troops to patrol American cities and blowing up a civilian boat, killing 11, far from US shores?
- How @gavinnewsom.bsky.social should frame redistricting plan for voters disengaged from politics: Go beyond the save-democracy debate. Show how the lack of a congressional check on Trump affects their daily lives. youtube.com/clip/UgkxSla...
- Reposted by John DiazInstead of taking over the DC Metropolitan Police at a time when crime in the capital is declining and is lower than it was during Trump's first term, wouldn't it just be easier to release the Epstein files?
- Reposted by John DiazDonald Trump complaining about violent crime in DC is rich.
- Reposted by John DiazMaybe ICE will finally be able to afford badges and uniforms.
- Reposted by John DiazTrump in Florida: A report on banality of evil.
- Need any more warnings about the rise of an authoritarian state?
- Reposted by John DiazHave you ever wondered what it would have looked like if Hitler's SS had social media?
- Reposted by John DiazWatching “Good Night and Good Luck” about Ed Murrow and CBS news on CNN makes me hope that CBS stands firm in Trump’s lawsuit vs @60minutes.bsky.social There is a tradition to uphold!
- Today I raise the flag in appreciation of the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of our great nation. May our commitment to an enduring democracy be worthy of their sacrifice and eternal honor.
- For all the buzz/outrage over “Original Sin by Jake Tapper/Alex Thompson, let’s not forget the other original sin: Merrick Garland. He dragged his feet until shamed by J6 Committee, thus giving @realDonaldTrump a chance to run out clock and now wreak havoc on democracy, grift amok and exact revenge.
- Reposted by John DiazIn an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
- Reposted by John DiazWhen the reporters are hand-picked by the administration, there is - and should be - skepticism of whatever is reported. That's not good for the government or for democracy. Favoritism breeds flawed information.