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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 8h

I spoke with the brilliant Amber McBride about her National Book Award shortlisted novel The Leaving Room and how a cadre of superstar Black women propelled her when she needed it most.
How a YA Writer Tackles Tough Themes for Teens (my first Kirkus byline):
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

How a YA Write r Tackles Tough Themes for Teens | Kirkus Reviews

Amber McBride says she approaches YA novels with a different level of empathy for her readers.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics. n.pr/3KF1CiO

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 8h

KJ speaks the truth.

KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 10h

THIS THIS THIS. the number of reviews I leave asking 'where the hell was the editor?'

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 19h

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 8h

I spoke with the brilliant Amber McBride about her National Book Award shortlisted novel The Leaving Room and how a cadre of superstar Black women propelled her when she needed it most.
How a YA Writer Tackles Tough Themes for Teens (my first Kirkus byline):
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

How a YA Write r Tackles Tough Themes for Teens | Kirkus Reviews

Amber McBride says she approaches YA novels with a different level of empathy for her readers.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 22h

A fantastic sick burn if your dad is a politician: “The planet is dying from plastics. The last thing we need is another plastic politician.” #slowhorses remains unbeaten.

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Prosecution of Comey looks headed to a dead end.

"Federal prosecutors ... determined that a central witness in their probe would ... likely prevent them from establishing their case to a jury."

abcnews.go.com/US/central-w...

Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is set to be arraigned Wednesday, but prosecutors investigating him determined that a central witness would prove "problematic," sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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Jon Hance @jhance.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, this is just funny.

isportlandburning.com

Is Portland Burning?

No. See real-time Portland cameras, PulsePoint incidents, and sourced fact checks.

isportlandburning.com

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 2d

What a mild way to say "this is against the law and has been anathema since the founding of this country."

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

The U.S. Treasury shared a proposal to mint $1 Trump coins to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

But U.S. code says only deceased individuals may appear on U.S. currency, a tradition dating back to efforts to break from monarchical rule. https://wapo.st/4pWsyL3

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 2d

Nieman: “Bari Weiss’s CBS News and MSNBC both just laid out their new journalistic principles — and they’re fascinatingly different. CBS: “America,” “American,” “all of the tools of the digital era,” and speed. MSNBC: Press freedom, the First Amendment, and ethics.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/msnb...

Bari Weiss’s CBS News and MSNBC both just laid out their new journalistic principles — and they’re fascinatingly different

CBS: "America," "American," "all of the tools of the digital era," and speed. MSNBC: Press freedom, the First Amendment, and ethics.

www.niemanlab.org

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time NYT #giftlink www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t...

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time

www.nytimes.com

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 4d

We’re so thankful to everyone who is spreading the word about our work at The TRiiBE.

This moment demands more revolutionary voices in journalism. Support independent, Black-owned journalism today.

Make a monetary contribution: buy.stripe.com/00w14n5ZRbhk...

The TRiiBE is independent, Black-owned media.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

Oregonian Editorial: “Keep proving Trump wrong”

Trump’s military ploy to suppress one block of protests is yet another page from his playbook of bulldozing rights and norms while insisting such action is justified.

10/5. Gift link:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

Editorial: Keep proving Trump wrong

Trump’s plan to use the military to suppress one block of protests is yet another page from his playbook of bulldozing rights and norms while claiming he's justified, the editorial board writes. With ...

www.oregonlive.com

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John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 6d

“No self-respecting university could ever accept something like this,” said Lee Bollinger, a First Amendment scholar and former Columbia University president. “Trying to protect conservative ideas against being ‘belittled’ — that’s about as violative of the First Amendment interests as you can get.”

Colleges weigh whether to sign onto Trump plan or forgo federal benefits

A new proposal from the Trump administration would give colleges funding advantages if they adopt conservative priorities.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 3d

On the ground reporting should be vitally useful here. Mainstream news must verify or debunk, not just spread this claim.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

Trump: Portland is burning to the ground—insurrectionists all over the place. The politicians are afraid for their lives. That’s the only reason they say there’s nothing happening.

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 4d

I always stumble on the phrase “improper ideology” but this truly bleak.
“The Heritage Foundation has been agitating for a cleanse of the museums for years; in a June essay, it declared its dealings with Bunch would be “direct political combat.” Must read: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/30/a...

Darkened galleries and ominous signs on a walk through embattled Smithsonian museums - The Boston Globe

Delayed or incomplete exhibits seem troubling signs in light of Trump's aim to purge "improper ideology."

www.bostonglobe.com

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Joshua McElwee @joshmcelwee.org · 4d

Pope Leo urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line anti-immigration policies. For @reuters.com:

Pope Leo, after Trump critique, urges Catholics to help immigrants

Pope Leo urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line anti-immigration policies.

www.reuters.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 4d

YES YES I do. 😭

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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 4d

Just posting this. Everyone knows why.

Text of the fourth amendment “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 4d

Fantastic.

Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 4d

www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 4d

www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools

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www.theatlantic.com

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Emma Lewis @petchary.bsky.social · 6d

Including Jamaica’s early morning TV, “Smile Jamaica”! 😀

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

The Guide #211: What the world is watching, from Brazilian telenovelas to superheroes made of red bean paste

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianists

www.theguardian.com

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Carole V. Bell @cvbell.bsky.social · 7d

How concerned are Americans about the partial shutdown of the federal government and whom do they blame for causing it? The Post explores Americans' reactions to the shutdown through a poll with interesting findings. wapo.st/4gNK7Zo

We asked 1,000 Americans who is to blame for the shutdown. Here’s what they said.

More Americans blame Trump and Republicans than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds.

wapo.st

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 9d

Reminder: Trump's authoritarianism is quite unpopular - 49-61% say he has gone too far in these five areas and almost no one wants him to go further www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/p...

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 9d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 10d

SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 15d

NEW — I wrote about my confirmed scoop from last night that Disney hastened Kimmel's return because of a planned Disney+ streaming price increase announcement coming on Tuesday:

Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase

The Handbasket reported first Monday evening on Bluesky

www.thehandbasket.co

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