New to Bluesky and used to getting your news from Twitter? Well, stop, collaborate, and listen! Here are a bunch of outstanding accounts that will keep you tuned into the news without having to get Elon's emotional semen on you. Let me know whom I missed!
Funny, smart and political - large & small accounts I recommend
A list of journalists, pollsters and analysts to follow if you are interested in the US election, which takes place on 5 November 2024.
A big list early adopting news sources / explainers on Bluesky. There are MANY more folks here, but I could only include 150. Please note that I'm not a journalist, but I can't remove myself as the creator of the list.
Here are some of my favorite accounts that you might want to join me in following. These folks are among the strongest defenders of freedom and democracy on this platform. I hope that you’ll find this list useful in growing your own account.
This is a group of posters from Balloon Juice and other accounts that I enjoy. Join me on bsky!
Accounts to follow to understand what's happening now in US science and politics. NIH. Trump. Musk. NSF. Vought. Remote work. RIF. Grant NoAs. FACA Committees. Senate UC. MAGA, and Project 2025. A lot is happening. Follow this group and send your colleagues here to bluesky to do the same.
Creates an active feed of (mainly) US politics
A mix of activists and journalists from the Way to Win extended cinematic universe, building the next version of the Democratic Party.
Just some recommended folks to follow.
Includes a bunch of independent/non-profit news outlets and some non-journalists who actually know their fields and post about 'em!
Stay current on the latest political news and political opinions on Blue Sky from progressive, dem & liberal Influencers on Blue Sky.
Journalists and authors who focus on white collar crime and political corruption
A list of news outlets, journalists & analysts that see this dangerous, unprecedented time for what it is and are responding with fearless, reliable reporting. See list #2 for even more suggestions. Fearless Media #2: https://go.bsky.app/MjqCB1i
In this new era, we are going to need to lift up and rely on non-corporate media. Here are some important voices to make sure you're following.
Just an array of people who I think are worth following, a very subjective view of course, not canonical or exhaustive, but a general focus on news and politics and other things of interest to me.
Reporters, pundits and professors who talk about politics and culture. Check out my Newsletters starter pack for independent journos. If you're looking for activists, check out Good Trouble-makers (general left activism) or Worker Power (labor and workplace power).
Crafting a personal path forward for democracy
the people and orgs I rely on to stay informed
Cohort of smart people with reality based reflections on insane world of media and poltics.
Some of my favorites.
Craig Sheldon's Favorite Feeds
My favorites on bluesky
Essential follows for Crider Thought
News & Politics
Democracy suffers when billionaires control the media. This list includes leading academics, writers and advocates in the movement to build a more democratic media system.
Best voices of our day!
Experts on government and markets (aka "democratic capitalism") in the United States: its past, its present, its fraught future.
Comment from leading people, media, scientists and organisations who think seriously about the human future
Join the Resistances, Let's save our Democracy together. MAGA won the battle, but this is just the beginning, together we can win the war against FASCISM! Let's Go!
Grace the Writer's Beloved community ❤️ favorite feeds.Join me, Let's go!!!
What Phil follows (so far)
These are some of the news outlets and individual journalists doing fearless reporting on Elon Musk's catastrophic attack on the US government. Also includes some of the best expert analysis. Please suggest others to add.
News stuff
A starter pack of people making quality Bluesky posts!
More Great People! 💙🦋💙 Friends & Resistance Activists
This is a great starter pack to keep up-to-date with all the latest political news with strong opinions and commentary from progressive, liberal, Dem influencers.