demi
@deminlawrence.bsky.social
journalist, writer, yapper, deep thinker and hoosier in portland, oregon. opinions are my own!
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demi
@deminlawrence.bsky.social
· Aug 19
I Tested How Well AI Tools Work for Journalism
Some tools were sufficient for summarizing meetings. For research, the results were a disaster.
www.cjr.org
Journalists as a collective must take a stand to decide if a 200-word AI summary of a meeting you already attended and (assumedly) paid attention to, is worth destroying our planet and feeding into a craze that's directly tied to the destruction of democracy.
I say no.
www.cjr.org/analysis/i-t...
I say no.
www.cjr.org/analysis/i-t...
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Oregon's Attorney General and Portland area DAs just told the feds they'll prosecute excessive force by federal agents in the state—citing evidence from the trial that shut down Trump's National Guard plan for Portland.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Prosecutors in Oregon are warning the US justice department to rein in federal agents who’ve repeatedly used excessive force on protesters, immigrants and even local police. A joint letter from Oregon...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Oregon's Attorney General and Portland area DAs just told the feds they'll prosecute excessive force by federal agents in the state—citing evidence from the trial that shut down Trump's National Guard plan for Portland.
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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
Victim opposes expungement of criminal mischief conviction
www.oregonlive.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
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Absurd. The federal gov is planning to raise the price of the annual National Park pass to $250 for non-US residents (from $80 for Americans), and the more popular parks will charge $100 extra for EACH non-US resident visitor www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Absurd. The federal gov is planning to raise the price of the annual National Park pass to $250 for non-US residents (from $80 for Americans), and the more popular parks will charge $100 extra for EACH non-US resident visitor www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
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The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
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Scientists have a point!
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Scientists have a point!
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Israel’s genocide has destroyed nearly 90% of Gaza’s economy, causing the worst economic collapse ever recorded. In 2024 alone, Israel caused Gaza’s GDP to decline by 83%, according to data reported by the UN Trade and Development agency. Now, Gaza’s economy stands at just 13% of its 2022 levels.
Gaza Economy at 13 Percent of Pre-Genocide Level, With Worst Collapse on Record
“Multidimensional poverty now engulfs all Gazans,” one UN official said.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Israel’s genocide has destroyed nearly 90% of Gaza’s economy, causing the worst economic collapse ever recorded. In 2024 alone, Israel caused Gaza’s GDP to decline by 83%, according to data reported by the UN Trade and Development agency. Now, Gaza’s economy stands at just 13% of its 2022 levels.
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I have a stance of "transit needs to be good enough that I want to ride it constantly instead of driving"
Which never includes the idea of having more cops or getting rid of 'undesirable people' because that makes me want to ride it less.
Which never includes the idea of having more cops or getting rid of 'undesirable people' because that makes me want to ride it less.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have a stance of "transit needs to be good enough that I want to ride it constantly instead of driving"
Which never includes the idea of having more cops or getting rid of 'undesirable people' because that makes me want to ride it less.
Which never includes the idea of having more cops or getting rid of 'undesirable people' because that makes me want to ride it less.
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In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
OH MY GOD CAN WE NOT JUST FUCKING REPORT FACTS!!!!! WE KNOW ITS GOING TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE AND WE ALL KNOW WHO IS LYING ABOUT THAT!!!!!!
With both political parties talking about affordability, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal is taking on outsize importance this year.
How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
OH MY GOD CAN WE NOT JUST FUCKING REPORT FACTS!!!!! WE KNOW ITS GOING TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE AND WE ALL KNOW WHO IS LYING ABOUT THAT!!!!!!
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My microwave sings a little song when my Hot Pocket is done. Should it have the right to vote?
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
My microwave sings a little song when my Hot Pocket is done. Should it have the right to vote?
FWIW, the main name that came out of the unsealed dox earlier this year was iconic, long-time Nike designer, Tinker Hatfield, who was accused of some... pretty rough stuff in the unsealed filing.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
FWIW, the main name that came out of the unsealed dox earlier this year was iconic, long-time Nike designer, Tinker Hatfield, who was accused of some... pretty rough stuff in the unsealed filing.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
New from me: Nike is, yet again, trying to keep names of some employees sealed in the next phase of a gender pay inequity and sexual harassment lawsuit.
Nike lost a first battle w/ sealing names of alleged assailants of sexual harassment earlier this year.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
Nike lost a first battle w/ sealing names of alleged assailants of sexual harassment earlier this year.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
Nike pushes to keep employee names secret in gender discrimination lawsuit - Portland Business Journal
Nike is again attempting to keep the names of “non-party names" related to a gender pay inequity and sexual harassment case under seal.
www.bizjournals.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
New from me: Nike is, yet again, trying to keep names of some employees sealed in the next phase of a gender pay inequity and sexual harassment lawsuit.
Nike lost a first battle w/ sealing names of alleged assailants of sexual harassment earlier this year.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
Nike lost a first battle w/ sealing names of alleged assailants of sexual harassment earlier this year.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
fellas, is continually backing over a toddler just draining your wallet? savings hack below!
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
fellas, is continually backing over a toddler just draining your wallet? savings hack below!
just as criminality and incarceration did nothing to solve the opioid crisis, it will do nothing to solve the often-combined drug/housing crisis in this city.
As of now, people picked up for controlled substances aren’t charged or reported to the D.A.’s office. Nathan Vasquez wants that to change.
Multnomah County D.A. Proposes Criminal Penalties for People Who Don’t Complete Drug Deflection
Anthony Effinger
www.wweek.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
just as criminality and incarceration did nothing to solve the opioid crisis, it will do nothing to solve the often-combined drug/housing crisis in this city.
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I'm here, I'm queer, I belong in Texas, too.
thebarbedwire.com asked me to take a moment to introduce myself, and why our state needs reporters like me, and media where we can see our stories reflected.
This one starts when I'm just 13 years old...
thebarbedwire.com asked me to take a moment to introduce myself, and why our state needs reporters like me, and media where we can see our stories reflected.
This one starts when I'm just 13 years old...
I’m a Trans Journalist Choosing to Live in Texas. Here’s Why That Matters.
My name is Kit O’Connell. I’ll be covering queer and trans life in Texas for Big & Bright — The Barbed Wire’s first underwritten vertical.
thebarbedwire.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I'm here, I'm queer, I belong in Texas, too.
thebarbedwire.com asked me to take a moment to introduce myself, and why our state needs reporters like me, and media where we can see our stories reflected.
This one starts when I'm just 13 years old...
thebarbedwire.com asked me to take a moment to introduce myself, and why our state needs reporters like me, and media where we can see our stories reflected.
This one starts when I'm just 13 years old...
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OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates on.ft.com/4ij0yh8
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates
A burning platform
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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working during the week of Thanksgiving
a cartoon character in a park with a frisbee and a slide
Alt: A Simpsons cartoon character throws and catches a frisbee by himself, alone in a park
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
working during the week of Thanksgiving
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This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
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America’s most basic ability to treat and prevent HIV is in danger.
Decades of progress are being derailed by the Trump administration, public health experts say — and without reversing course, the damage will be devastating.
Read more in my latest story:
Decades of progress are being derailed by the Trump administration, public health experts say — and without reversing course, the damage will be devastating.
Read more in my latest story:
America’s most basic HIV protections are in danger as a decade of progress unravels
Health experts are alarmed as Republicans degrade the country’s pivotal HIV programs — and break promises made during Trump’s first term.
19thnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
America’s most basic ability to treat and prevent HIV is in danger.
Decades of progress are being derailed by the Trump administration, public health experts say — and without reversing course, the damage will be devastating.
Read more in my latest story:
Decades of progress are being derailed by the Trump administration, public health experts say — and without reversing course, the damage will be devastating.
Read more in my latest story:
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Israel Hayom (Israel's most read newspaper, run by Israeli-American billionaire & Trump megadonor Miriam Adelson) is hosting an event in New York next week featuring Eric Adams, John Fetterman, Trump UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Biden Middle East negotiator Amos Hochstein, and top Israeli officials.
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Israel Hayom (Israel's most read newspaper, run by Israeli-American billionaire & Trump megadonor Miriam Adelson) is hosting an event in New York next week featuring Eric Adams, John Fetterman, Trump UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Biden Middle East negotiator Amos Hochstein, and top Israeli officials.