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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 20h

"People often ask me what journalism I trust. So today I’m handing out letter grades to some major players." —Mark Jacob. www.stopthepresses.news/p/im-handing...

I’m handing out pro-democracy grades to the media

The Guardian gets an A, the NY Times gets a C, CBS gets an F

www.stopthepresses.news

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 20h

A "story from a century ago, when zealous officials pursued immigrants in an uncannily similar fashion, a little-remembered episode that didn’t end well for the federal government. There are strong clues that the Trump administration might face a similar outcome."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...

Opinion | Remember President Palmer? Exactly.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 21h

To the surprise of absolutely no one…

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, no. I'm a big, big fan of this guy's work.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Drew Struzan, Iconic Movie Poster Artist and Favorite of Spielberg and Lucas, Dies at 78

He created some of the most memorable movie posters of all-time in his own signature style.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 1d

Next, he’s coming for art directors.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 1d

Just weeks before the 1860 election -- 165 years ago Wednesday -- and 11-year-old girl from Westfield, N.Y., sent a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln suggesting he'd look a lot better with a beard. He took her advice. My Further Review in today's Spokesman-Review

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers reut.rs/4302N2L

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.

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Neon Chinchilla @neonchinchilla.bsky.social · 2d

Donald- So I just admit that I was wrong and I get to go into heaven?

Jesus- Yes my child. I paid the price for your sins when I died on the cross

Donald- But I have to admit I was wrong?

Jesus- Yes my child.

Donald- I like messiahs who weren't crucified.

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svart flagg @svartflagg.bsky.social · 2d

Today in Portland, a fed shooting pepper balls from the roof of the ICE facility was so eager to aim for people’s heads, that after shooting one photographer in the head and another in the upper arm, they accidentally shot a DHS agent in the head. This photo shows the moment of impact;

Riot cops standing a street with less-lethal weapons, and one in a gas mask has a cloud of pepper dust around his helmet.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 3d

Today's "Luann" by Greg Evans.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 3d

Certain elements — many of which most of us have never heard of — are key to building the gizmos that make our modern life ... modern. And while those elements may be common here in the U.S., they're not currently being mined. They're imported. My Further Review in today's Spokesman-Review.

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 4d

That sound you hear is plaintiff lawyers popping champagne corks and DOJ lawyers groaning.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 4d

To an anterior cruciate ligament?

Chron.com @chron.com · 4d

🎶 But it’s over… then you’re driving me home—to ACL

Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 4d

...and here's WGN's version.
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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like ICE has done it again: Made false accusations about and rrested a journalist who was simply doing her job. This time, it was an employee of WGN in Chicago. Here's Mediaite's story...
www.mediaite.com/media/news/i...

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Chicago News Producer and Ram Vehicle in Hasty Getaway

Masked Border Patrol agents arrested a TV producer for WGN News in Chicago, threw her into an unmarked van, and rammed into another vehicle as they drove away.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 4d

That's it. Earthlings have officially run out of things to bet on.
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Nobel Peace Prize Officials Investigating Suspicious Activity Ahead of Announcement

Officials of the Nobel Peace Prize are reviewing a burst of betting activity that occurred hours before this year’s winner was revealed, amid concerns that confidential information may have leaked fro...

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 5d

Thursday afternoon, regarding vaccines... "Trump made a staggering 60 false, misleading, or inaccurate claims in the space of four minutes and change."
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How Many False Claims Did Trump Pack Into His 4-Minute Vaccine Rant at Cabinet Meeting?

Trump blurted out a string of falsehoods during a wandering rant about vaccines, autism, and "toughing it out" at his latest cabinet meeting. How many?

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 5d

You may have noticed that "Saturday Night Live" spent all of last season celebrating its 50th anniversary. Well, SNL's REAL 50th is tomorrow: The first episode aired Oct. 11, 1975. My Further Review in today's Spokesman-Review.

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 5d

ICE is hiring…

Ollie Connolly @ollieconnolly.bsky.social · 6d

Per sources: Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media

Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 6d

Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualization Journalism at The National News of Abu Dhabi, led a powerful visual storytelling project that documents the lives and tragic deaths of journalists killed during the Gaza war.
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Visualizing the Cost of Truth: How The National Told the Story of Journalists Killed in Gaza - News Paper Design

Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualization Journalism at The National News, led a powerful visual storytelling project that documents the lives and tragic deaths of journalists killed during the Gaza wa...

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 6d

Longtime Vaudeville and movie comedians -- and married couple -- George Burns and Gracie Allen -- moved their successful radio show to CBS television, debuting 75 years ago Monday. My Further Review in today's Spokesman-Review.

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Gerry Joyce-Magladene @deaconbluesky.bsky.social · 6d

Everything they do is gas lighting.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 6d

This is the lesson of 2025

Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 6d

he's going to come after you either way, so you might as well act with integrity

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Charles Apple @charlesapple.bsky.social · 6d

The date was set today for former FBI Director James Comey's trial for making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. That date: Monday, January 5, 2025. Nine months ago.
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OOPS: Judge Signs Order Scheduling Comey’s Trial for Impossible Date

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday, but he'll need to enlist the services of Doc Brown and Marty McFly to make the trial date on the judge's scheduling order.

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