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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jul 26

Regardless of what you think about Media Matters, this article highlights how lengthy litigation proceedings, even ones you win, can be used as a financial weapon against individuals and organizations if the court doesn't rule that the complainant should cover the defendant's legal fees.

kate conger @kateconger.com · Jul 25

Between Musk & the Trump administration, Media Matters has been squeezed to the brink. In settlement discussions, lawyers for X demanded the organization hand over all its cash and shut down — all because MM reported ads appeared on X next to antisemitic content. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/u...

Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 25

Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.

Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jul 23

If deported, his attorneys and brother said, he would face a significant risk of being harmed or killed by the Taliban due to his history as an interpreter for the U.S. military in the early 2000s.

NPR @npr.org · Jul 23

The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]

Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment

Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...

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Maddi O’Neill @maddioneill.bsky.social · Jul 9

Story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Baltimore police forced entry through two different doors and shouted commands at 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, before fatally shooting her on June 25: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...

Baltimore police escalated mental health emergency before killing 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, bodycam footage shows

Despite Baltimore Police Department policies that call for officers to de-escalate in behavioral health emergencies, police forced entry through two different doors and shouted commands at 70-year-old...

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Maddi O’Neill @maddioneill.bsky.social · Jun 23

New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Body-worn camera footage released today shows Bilal "BJ" Abdullah pointing a gun at police officers and the violent exchange of gunfire that followed. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...

Baltimore Police release bodycam footage of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah shooting

Baltimore police fired 38 shots in an exchange of gunfire with Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a well-known arabber who can be seen in newly-released body-worn camera footage pointing a firearm and appearing to ...

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 22

I saw multiple posts reporting that Vance said “but the difference is that back then we had dumb presidents,” and I still had to watch the clip for myself to make sure that’s exactly what he said.

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 20

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No free A/C units through LIHEAP in Pennsylvania this summer

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Be safe this week and don't overexert yourself during this terrible heat wave coming up whyy.org/articles/phi...

A heat and humidity wave is hitting Philly. Here’s how to stay safe

The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk.

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 19

Like if you're somehow living your best life in this weather, please just go ahead and move out to some marshlands further south

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 9

I mean www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-...

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Jun 9

Law enforcement injure at least 4 journalists covering protests in California amid federal crackdown cpj.org/2025/06/law-...

Law enforcement injure at least 4 journalists covering protests in California amid federal crackdown - Committee to Protect Journalists

Washington, D.C., June 9, 2025—Law enforcement in Los Angeles, California, shot non-lethal rounds that struck at least four reporters while they covered protests that began on Friday, June 6, and esca...

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Matt Pearce @mattdpearce.com · Jun 9

Polite request to please credit the photographers whose L.A. photos you’re sharing. They’re out there risking getting their shins exploded by police munitions to get those shots.

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 7

Last night was a showcase of how incredible hockey can be when played at the highest level of competition.

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 7

This hockey game is so friggin entertaining, my god

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · Jun 2

"Health care journalists should learn the proper reporting techniques before interviewing people who have experienced trauma, such as the sudden death of a loved one, medical malpractice or gun violence."

Trauma-informed reporting 101

Health care journalists need to learn the proper reporting techniques before interviewing people who have experienced trauma.

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 1

Have fun rooting for the "'Cers"

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Jun 1

Well it's gonna be disappointing if I have to go to bed after the antagonists win

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 30

You have "fewer ingredients," not "less ingredients."

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 30

Listen to live music. It'll make you feel better. youtu.be/GhBtS2Nda4U?...

Mannequin Pussy - Sometimes (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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Guy Grossman @guygrossman.bsky.social · May 29

WHYY has published a story on the implications of the Trump administration's decision to gut USAID for the work of researchers in our lab (PDRI-DevLab). You may find it interesting: whyy.org/articles/pen...

Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 28

Great detailed reporting here by Alan Yu to outline what the loss of USAID projects under the funding cuts will mean to policymakers here

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 28

A tool developed by USAID to help U.S. policymakers track what's happening in other countries and generate reports to aid them in policymaking will no longer be useful to legislators after the Trump admin's cuts to the agency, according to one of the project's researchers whyy.org/articles/pen...

Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

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Maddi O’Neill @maddioneill.bsky.social · May 27

New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Bail reform continues to stump Maryland's top legal decisionmakers, who declined to take up the issue last week despite my earlier reporting showing how a 2017 bail reform effort backfired.

Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · May 27

Judiciary committee declines to address Maryland’s stalled bail reform effort
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Judiciary committee declines to address Maryland’s stalled bail reform effort

Bail reform continues to stump Maryland’s top legal decision makers, who declined to take up the issue at a May 22 committee meeting despite reporting that showed the state’s 2017 effort to reform…

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Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 26

Man, between the PWHL, NHL and NBA playoffs, if I’m watching sports in the spring, I want it to be the best vs. best competition.

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · May 26

Good morning Knicks fans