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Non-partisan civic advocacy group working to improve our media and defend our democracy 🇺🇸 #PressFreedom
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First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
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How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
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Let's not kid ourselves: this may have CBS News written all over it but it's political propaganda masquerading as journalism. If it was legit, then real reporters would be in the anchor chair, not Trump approved Bari Weiss.
My latest:
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My latest:
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CBS News journalists are sidelined for network's Erika Kirk town hall
If providing news and information were the goal then journalists like Gayle King or Norah O’Donnell would be asking the questions, not Trump approved pundit Bari Weiss.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Let's not kid ourselves: this may have CBS News written all over it but it's political propaganda masquerading as journalism. If it was legit, then real reporters would be in the anchor chair, not Trump approved Bari Weiss.
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
#LocalJournalism for the win.
NEW: The son of a homeless man lit on fire in an NYC subway hadn't heard from his dad for weeks, couldn't find him, and didn't know he was the victim of a crime -- until a @nydailynews.com reporter called.
So he rushed to the hospital for a reunion with his dad.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/07/h...
So he rushed to the hospital for a reunion with his dad.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/07/h...
Homeless man set on fire sleeping on NYC subway train reunites with son in hospital
“It was a senseless random act of violence,” victim James George said. “I was sleeping and the dude just set me on fire.”
www.nydailynews.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#LocalJournalism for the win.
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DAILY NEWS GETS ACTION
NEW: The son of a homeless man lit on fire in an NYC subway hadn't heard from his dad for weeks, couldn't find him, and didn't know he was the victim of a crime -- until a @nydailynews.com reporter called.
So he rushed to the hospital for a reunion with his dad.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/07/h...
So he rushed to the hospital for a reunion with his dad.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/07/h...
Homeless man set on fire sleeping on NYC subway train reunites with son in hospital
“It was a senseless random act of violence,” victim James George said. “I was sleeping and the dude just set me on fire.”
www.nydailynews.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
DAILY NEWS GETS ACTION
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We are building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices. slappback.org
The SLAPP Back Initiative
The first national database of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and anti-SLAPP disputes.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
We are building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices. slappback.org
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After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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August 2019: Mourners have gathered in Iceland to commemorate the loss of Okjokull, which has died at the age of about 700.
The glacier was officially declared dead in 2014 when it was no longer thick enough to move.
What once was glacier has been reduced to a small patch of ice atop a volcano.
The glacier was officially declared dead in 2014 when it was no longer thick enough to move.
What once was glacier has been reduced to a small patch of ice atop a volcano.
Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque
A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
August 2019: Mourners have gathered in Iceland to commemorate the loss of Okjokull, which has died at the age of about 700.
The glacier was officially declared dead in 2014 when it was no longer thick enough to move.
What once was glacier has been reduced to a small patch of ice atop a volcano.
The glacier was officially declared dead in 2014 when it was no longer thick enough to move.
What once was glacier has been reduced to a small patch of ice atop a volcano.
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Ida B. Wells, c. 1893. National Portrait Gallery
December 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ida B. Wells, c. 1893. National Portrait Gallery
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AP finds federal and state authorities in Louisiana are monitoring the online activities of ICE critics. Chilling. apnews.com/article/immi...
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans.
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
AP finds federal and state authorities in Louisiana are monitoring the online activities of ICE critics. Chilling. apnews.com/article/immi...
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The EU fined X for lying to users about blue checks, failing to disclose basic info about ads, and impeding researchers from studying publicly available info. "This is not about censorship," says @daphnek.bsky.social, who'd be the first to call it out if it were. www.techpolicy.press/the-eus-fine...
The EU’s Fine Against X is Not About Speech or ‘Censorship’ | TechPolicy.Press
The €120 million fine under the Digital Services Act is just the EU enforcing some normal, boring requirements of its law, writes Stanford's Daphne Keller.
www.techpolicy.press
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The EU fined X for lying to users about blue checks, failing to disclose basic info about ads, and impeding researchers from studying publicly available info. "This is not about censorship," says @daphnek.bsky.social, who'd be the first to call it out if it were. www.techpolicy.press/the-eus-fine...
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Hooray for the Colorado Sentinel!
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How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hooray for the Colorado Sentinel!
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Once again the @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social project is boldly pointing out truths we all need to hear.
So is the @sentinelcolorado.com.
Going eye to eye takes guts.
It's so easy to look away.
So is the @sentinelcolorado.com.
Going eye to eye takes guts.
It's so easy to look away.
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How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Once again the @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social project is boldly pointing out truths we all need to hear.
So is the @sentinelcolorado.com.
Going eye to eye takes guts.
It's so easy to look away.
So is the @sentinelcolorado.com.
Going eye to eye takes guts.
It's so easy to look away.
Please see how a local newspaper in Colorado has more of a sense of civic duty to democracy than ALL of legacy media.
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A 🧵
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Please see how a local newspaper in Colorado has more of a sense of civic duty to democracy than ALL of legacy media.
cc: @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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Proud to be subscribed to my local newspaper, @sentinelcolorado.com !
December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Proud to be subscribed to my local newspaper, @sentinelcolorado.com !
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If only NYT shared the values of The Sentinel. But they've made it obvious they do not.
Thanks to the Sentinel publishers for doing this.
Thanks to the Sentinel publishers for doing this.
December 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If only NYT shared the values of The Sentinel. But they've made it obvious they do not.
Thanks to the Sentinel publishers for doing this.
Thanks to the Sentinel publishers for doing this.
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How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A 🧵
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
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We published our AI policy yesterday. It affirms our commitment to human-made writing, photography and illustrations. #journalism #localnews You can read more here: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
The Tyee Has a New AI Policy | The Tyee
Long story short: We’re mostly taking a pass on the robots.
thetyee.ca
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We published our AI policy yesterday. It affirms our commitment to human-made writing, photography and illustrations. #journalism #localnews You can read more here: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
#ShouldBeFrontPage
Today #Musk is openly at war w/the EU. In the last year, the most powerful media oligarch in the world has campaigned for right wing anti-democratic movements around the world UK, Germany, Japan…
(It’s nearly 3yrs since NYT Jeremy Peters “critics say..” it’s time for an update).
Today #Musk is openly at war w/the EU. In the last year, the most powerful media oligarch in the world has campaigned for right wing anti-democratic movements around the world UK, Germany, Japan…
(It’s nearly 3yrs since NYT Jeremy Peters “critics say..” it’s time for an update).
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#ShouldBeFrontPage
Today #Musk is openly at war w/the EU. In the last year, the most powerful media oligarch in the world has campaigned for right wing anti-democratic movements around the world UK, Germany, Japan…
(It’s nearly 3yrs since NYT Jeremy Peters “critics say..” it’s time for an update).
Today #Musk is openly at war w/the EU. In the last year, the most powerful media oligarch in the world has campaigned for right wing anti-democratic movements around the world UK, Germany, Japan…
(It’s nearly 3yrs since NYT Jeremy Peters “critics say..” it’s time for an update).
Oligarchy also makes America less diverse.
Folks who might find this of interest:
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Insights from @adambonica.bsky.social
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
Campaign ads barely move the needle. The real influence is hiding in plain sight.
data4democracy.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Oligarchy also makes America less diverse.
Folks who might find this of interest:
@amandalitman.bsky.social @nhannahjones.bsky.social @deanbaker13.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov @warren.senate.gov @dieworkwear.bsky.social
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Folks who might find this of interest:
@amandalitman.bsky.social @nhannahjones.bsky.social @deanbaker13.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov @warren.senate.gov @dieworkwear.bsky.social
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The influential NYT ran a piece today w/6 Trump voter's opinions on USG murdering people but do any @nytimes.com assignment editors think civic engagement *is* news "that's fit to print"?
Their minimal pro-democracy movement / #NoKings coverage is a choice.
h/t @riseandresist.bsky.social
Their minimal pro-democracy movement / #NoKings coverage is a choice.
h/t @riseandresist.bsky.social
Today, Dec 6, 2025
NYC Hands Off Training
1,000 people attended!
No ICE in NYC!
Join us at HandsOffNYC.com.
NYC Hands Off Training
1,000 people attended!
No ICE in NYC!
Join us at HandsOffNYC.com.
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The influential NYT ran a piece today w/6 Trump voter's opinions on USG murdering people but do any @nytimes.com assignment editors think civic engagement *is* news "that's fit to print"?
Their minimal pro-democracy movement / #NoKings coverage is a choice.
h/t @riseandresist.bsky.social
Their minimal pro-democracy movement / #NoKings coverage is a choice.
h/t @riseandresist.bsky.social
Insights from @adambonica.bsky.social
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
Campaign ads barely move the needle. The real influence is hiding in plain sight.
data4democracy.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Insights from @adambonica.bsky.social
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
"It’s about the candidates who never run, the policies that never get debated, and the slow, systemic drift of our democracy away from the will of the majority."
data4democracy.substack.com/p/money-does...
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Trip 39 to DC may be my last. I've said that to myself on every trip, now I'm saying it out loud. The truth is, it's extremely difficult on my body to make these journeys & always act like it's the last one. I know how CRUCIAL it is to have YOUR voice heard & will virtually advocate & NEVER GIVE UP!
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trip 39 to DC may be my last. I've said that to myself on every trip, now I'm saying it out loud. The truth is, it's extremely difficult on my body to make these journeys & always act like it's the last one. I know how CRUCIAL it is to have YOUR voice heard & will virtually advocate & NEVER GIVE UP!
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This Week In Techdirt History: November 30th – December 6th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was…
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was…
This Week In Techdirt History: November 30th – December 6th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was willing to defund the entire military if Congress didn't agree, but Congress decided to ignore his threats…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This Week In Techdirt History: November 30th – December 6th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was…
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was…
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For those not in the know, Connie Chung was the first Asian to anchor any network news broadcast and the first woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News. In 2024, she received the @aajaofficial.bsky.social Lifetime Achievement Award.
It's a big deal that she's publicly cut ties with her former employer
It's a big deal that she's publicly cut ties with her former employer
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For those not in the know, Connie Chung was the first Asian to anchor any network news broadcast and the first woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News. In 2024, she received the @aajaofficial.bsky.social Lifetime Achievement Award.
It's a big deal that she's publicly cut ties with her former employer
It's a big deal that she's publicly cut ties with her former employer
#LocalJournalism h/t @highlandscurrent.bsky.social
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS), which approves applicants for citizenship is disrupting naturalization ceremonies with novel excuses.
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS), which approves applicants for citizenship is disrupting naturalization ceremonies with novel excuses.
Routine naturalization ceremonies scheduled for this month in Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster counties to welcome new U.S. citizens were abruptly canceled last week by the federal government, surprising local officials. buff.ly/8emFeDU
Citizen Ceremonies Canceled
Dutchess, Putnam clerks say they have new dates for next year
buff.ly
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#LocalJournalism h/t @highlandscurrent.bsky.social
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS), which approves applicants for citizenship is disrupting naturalization ceremonies with novel excuses.
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS), which approves applicants for citizenship is disrupting naturalization ceremonies with novel excuses.
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all a bit esoteric and it's not exactly a messaging winner, but: america is a religion, and a proselytizing one. that's what being a creedal nation means. come to america, endorse the principles of the declaration and the constitution: congrats, you are an american.
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www.patreon.com/posts/109838...
December 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
all a bit esoteric and it's not exactly a messaging winner, but: america is a religion, and a proselytizing one. that's what being a creedal nation means. come to america, endorse the principles of the declaration and the constitution: congrats, you are an american.
www.patreon.com/posts/109838...
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