J. Emory Parker 🏳️🌈
@jaspar.bsky.social
Pulitzer prize winning editor and news developer. Bluesky elder. Now: Data Editor at @statnews.bsky.social
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@jaspar.bsky.social
· Feb 14
STAT is backing up and monitoring CDC data in real time: See what's changing
STAT is backing up and monitoring CDC data in real time: See what's changing.
www.statnews.com
New from me: Here it is, everything I know about every change I've been monitoring on data.cdc.gov plus an archive of every file that's been removed or altered.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
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These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
The people who run media outlets never fail, they can only be failed
One of the throughlines in this Post news (that anyone working in journalism will recognize) is how the people at the top take no responsibility for what is happening.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The people who run media outlets never fail, they can only be failed
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One of the throughlines in this Post news (that anyone working in journalism will recognize) is how the people at the top take no responsibility for what is happening.
February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
One of the throughlines in this Post news (that anyone working in journalism will recognize) is how the people at the top take no responsibility for what is happening.
I think a lot of people here are wanting to make sure the news communicates the sort of grassroots, groundswell nature of the movement here.
But I also think that's buying into the framing that there's something wrong with "protest" or "activism."
But I also think that's buying into the framing that there's something wrong with "protest" or "activism."
Soooo what’s this thing where people are pushing back so hard on calling their civil disobedience “protest”, like it’s a slur?
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I think a lot of people here are wanting to make sure the news communicates the sort of grassroots, groundswell nature of the movement here.
But I also think that's buying into the framing that there's something wrong with "protest" or "activism."
But I also think that's buying into the framing that there's something wrong with "protest" or "activism."
It sucks to be worried about friends and colleagues at two major papers today.
BREAKING: @ajc.com on Tuesday evening said it will lay off approximately 50 staffers, about 15% of its headcount, as it seeks to cut costs and marshal resources to invest in its growth.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC to cut staff as it continues digital transformation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Tuesday it will lay off staffers in the newsroom and other segments of the business.
www.ajc.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
It sucks to be worried about friends and colleagues at two major papers today.
Meaningless. It’s the kind of strategy you articulate when you’re rudderless.
Your north star for a subscription business needs to be understanding your audience and delivering the product they want.
The directive from Bezos, however, seems to be to manufacture an audience that doesn’t exist.
Your north star for a subscription business needs to be understanding your audience and delivering the product they want.
The directive from Bezos, however, seems to be to manufacture an audience that doesn’t exist.
Speaking to WaPo employees, editor Matt Murray says cuts are about “positioning ourselves to become more essential to people's lives, and what is becoming a more crowded, competitive and complicated media landscape, and after some years when, candidly, the Post has had struggles to do that."
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Meaningless. It’s the kind of strategy you articulate when you’re rudderless.
Your north star for a subscription business needs to be understanding your audience and delivering the product they want.
The directive from Bezos, however, seems to be to manufacture an audience that doesn’t exist.
Your north star for a subscription business needs to be understanding your audience and delivering the product they want.
The directive from Bezos, however, seems to be to manufacture an audience that doesn’t exist.
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I've been through some shitty times in my 20 years as a journalist but today just might take the shit cake
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I've been through some shitty times in my 20 years as a journalist but today just might take the shit cake
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A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers
The Immigrant Defense Network works with more than 100 organizations to help train constitutional observers. At the end of November, there were 2,500 trained observers. That number has soared as more ...
www.mprnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
February 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
Bezos really needs to just sell The Post
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Bezos really needs to just sell The Post
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Meanwhile, China is set to have more solar power capacity than coal for the first time this year, marking a “historic” milestone in the country’s energy transition. By the end of the year, wind & solar are projected to account for ~half of total installed power. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
China’s solar capacity set to overtake coal in ‘historic’ shift
Wind and solar combined are projected to account for about half of China’s total installed power capacity
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Meanwhile, China is set to have more solar power capacity than coal for the first time this year, marking a “historic” milestone in the country’s energy transition. By the end of the year, wind & solar are projected to account for ~half of total installed power. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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Holy shit. Not only was Tulsi Gabbard present for the raid on Georgia's election center, she called Trump and put him on speaker phone to the FBI agents conducting the raid! (Gift link)
Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Holy shit. Not only was Tulsi Gabbard present for the raid on Georgia's election center, she called Trump and put him on speaker phone to the FBI agents conducting the raid! (Gift link)
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Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/b...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/b...
‘It seemed like time stopped’: Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum
Marimar Martinez’s testimony comes after weeks of blowback against the immigration enforcement raids that have rattled cities like Chicago.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/b...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/b...
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I wrote about Minnesota and ICE and how average Americans are reclaiming the power that the administration is abusing.
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
February 4, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I wrote about Minnesota and ICE and how average Americans are reclaiming the power that the administration is abusing.
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
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one thing the trump era has made clear, i think, is that the american people themselves are far more committed to the values of our founding documents than our elites
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM
one thing the trump era has made clear, i think, is that the american people themselves are far more committed to the values of our founding documents than our elites
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I just got off the phone with Elizabeth's dad...she and her mom were freed tonight! Updated story: sahanjournal.com/education/co...
February 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM
I just got off the phone with Elizabeth's dad...she and her mom were freed tonight! Updated story: sahanjournal.com/education/co...
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Every podcast this week: hey I know we are a podcast dedicated to medieval maps but there is Epstein stuff about that too.
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Every podcast this week: hey I know we are a podcast dedicated to medieval maps but there is Epstein stuff about that too.
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I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
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“This is crazy,” she said. “How can our government be doing this?”
One helluva story about administrative subpoenas.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
One helluva story about administrative subpoenas.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon
Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to privacy and civil rights groups.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
“This is crazy,” she said. “How can our government be doing this?”
One helluva story about administrative subpoenas.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
One helluva story about administrative subpoenas.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
My take is that I understand that emotions can get heated, especially in the immediate aftermath of something outrageous and provocative and things happen. And it’s not really good or bad, it’s just human.
But if you burn my house down, I hate you.
But if you burn my house down, I hate you.
i have seen endless rounds of discourse about whether it is good or not to damage things at a protest. it is unbelievably funny that it is about an individual dumpster fire this time
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
My take is that I understand that emotions can get heated, especially in the immediate aftermath of something outrageous and provocative and things happen. And it’s not really good or bad, it’s just human.
But if you burn my house down, I hate you.
But if you burn my house down, I hate you.
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Important context: the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the one of largest American newspapers in terms of circulation not to have a unionized staff.
February 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Important context: the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the one of largest American newspapers in terms of circulation not to have a unionized staff.