Patrick Garvin
@patrickmgarvin.bsky.social
Accessibility enthusiast and UX/UI front-end developer. Creator of @a11yawareness.bsky.social. Occasional MU J-school lecturer. Former Boston Globe graphics reporter/developer.
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Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
Well, Clarice? Have the modems stopped screaming?
We should have listened when the modems screamed at us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Well, Clarice? Have the modems stopped screaming?
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For those of us who teach journalism students about ethics, we've had some astonishingly clear lessons recently, including one from a former NYT reporter. Great stuff from @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Three lessons in unethical media behavior
Plus: Some moments that made me proud to be a journalist
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
For those of us who teach journalism students about ethics, we've had some astonishingly clear lessons recently, including one from a former NYT reporter. Great stuff from @sulliview.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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This 👇🏽 is probably the kindest, most considerate thing you can do for anyone in social situations.
And you can always avoid the issue if you say, "we have (list non-alcoholic beverages on hand first, then whatever else)"
Be kind, every chance you get.
And you can always avoid the issue if you say, "we have (list non-alcoholic beverages on hand first, then whatever else)"
Be kind, every chance you get.
Just a little holiday PSA.
Be good to each other. Dad said.
🤟🏼
Be good to each other. Dad said.
🤟🏼
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This 👇🏽 is probably the kindest, most considerate thing you can do for anyone in social situations.
And you can always avoid the issue if you say, "we have (list non-alcoholic beverages on hand first, then whatever else)"
Be kind, every chance you get.
And you can always avoid the issue if you say, "we have (list non-alcoholic beverages on hand first, then whatever else)"
Be kind, every chance you get.
Yes, I really appreciate this particular Cardinal John Henry Newman quote. And yes, I would probably appreciate any Bluesky post that had (probably) ANY Cardinal John Henry Newman quote, because up until today, I did not know this was a genre of Bluesky post that could exist. (But I am here for it!)
This reminds me of Cardinal John Henry Newman's book Definition of a Gentleman. I often cite Newman's book because it's so instructive. The term gentleman is so overwrought and frequently abused, but to the degree it means anything at all, I think Newman captures it here:
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Yes, I really appreciate this particular Cardinal John Henry Newman quote. And yes, I would probably appreciate any Bluesky post that had (probably) ANY Cardinal John Henry Newman quote, because up until today, I did not know this was a genre of Bluesky post that could exist. (But I am here for it!)
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This reminds me of Cardinal John Henry Newman's book Definition of a Gentleman. I often cite Newman's book because it's so instructive. The term gentleman is so overwrought and frequently abused, but to the degree it means anything at all, I think Newman captures it here:
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This reminds me of Cardinal John Henry Newman's book Definition of a Gentleman. I often cite Newman's book because it's so instructive. The term gentleman is so overwrought and frequently abused, but to the degree it means anything at all, I think Newman captures it here:
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Journalist challenge: Use “Machine Learning” when you mean machine learning and “LLM” when you mean LLM. Ditch “AI” as a catch-all term, it’s not useful for readers and it helps companies trying to confuse the public by obscuring the roles played by different technologies. 🧪
November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Journalist challenge: Use “Machine Learning” when you mean machine learning and “LLM” when you mean LLM. Ditch “AI” as a catch-all term, it’s not useful for readers and it helps companies trying to confuse the public by obscuring the roles played by different technologies. 🧪
It's me, a "Star Wars" fan is me
"Hmm, do we really need another 'Hunger Games' movie?" a "Star Wars" fan asks himself while watching the trailer for the new movie
November 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It's me, a "Star Wars" fan is me
"Hmm, do we really need another 'Hunger Games' movie?" a "Star Wars" fan asks himself while watching the trailer for the new movie
November 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"Hmm, do we really need another 'Hunger Games' movie?" a "Star Wars" fan asks himself while watching the trailer for the new movie
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Turns out that the $16MM payoff ABC made to Trump bought them only a few months' reprieve. Weird how that happens.
Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Turns out that the $16MM payoff ABC made to Trump bought them only a few months' reprieve. Weird how that happens.
"He said Thanksgiving costs are down 25%, but here is evidence that fact is not true. You have an opportunity to try to prove that what he said is true."
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"He said Thanksgiving costs are down 25%, but here is evidence that fact is not true. You have an opportunity to try to prove that what he said is true."
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
After watching this week's episode, this description is especially apt. These are my two favorite shows, and I'm excited to see where "Pluribus" continues to go.
Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
November 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
After watching this week's episode, this description is especially apt. These are my two favorite shows, and I'm excited to see where "Pluribus" continues to go.
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Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
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Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
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An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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@sfdirewolf.bsky.social just passed away. What a heartbreaking loss. And a reminder of how important Teen Vogue was.
It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@sfdirewolf.bsky.social just passed away. What a heartbreaking loss. And a reminder of how important Teen Vogue was.
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bringing this statement over from Alice’s Twitter. it appears the below was Alice’s last post before passing. I am heartbroken
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
bringing this statement over from Alice’s Twitter. it appears the below was Alice’s last post before passing. I am heartbroken
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Damn... this one is rough.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Damn... this one is rough.
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Sharing Halloween pictures today? Don't forget to add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sharing Halloween pictures today? Don't forget to add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
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Prepping for elections next week? Here are 3 last-minute things you can still do.
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
Elections - Trusting News
When covering elections, it’s crucial journalists be seen as useful and fair. This Trust Kit walks you through how you can do this.
trustingnews.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Prepping for elections next week? Here are 3 last-minute things you can still do.
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
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Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!
Journalism hive mind, I humbly ask your help.
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Journalism hive mind, I humbly ask your help.
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
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Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission.
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
A new fellowship is all about putting the news in news creator
The goal of the News Creator Corps is to "flood social platforms with accurate information."
www.niemanlab.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission.
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...