Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds • Kentucky Lantern

Reposted by Postindustrial

Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 2d

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds.
Faith in CDC also slipping.
@jennifershutt.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/09/r...

Most Americans disapprove of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the evolving federal vaccine policy, finds a KFF poll.

kentuckylantern.com

1 5 5

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 2d

Preach!

JB Pritzker Has Had It With Democrats Who Won’t Stand Up to Trump

www.nytimes.com

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Kentucky Lantern

Reposted by Postindustrial

Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 3d

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears
@jennifershutt.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/08/r...

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

kentuckylantern.com

1 3 9

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 2d

Check out what’s new at Postindustrial!
#postindustrial

We have a new columnist and much more at Postindustrial.com!

YouTube video by Postindustrial Media

youtube.com

Voices: Narrowing America’s divide with raging white water

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 5d

Wanna bridge America’s growing divide? Try paddling with someone from the other side of the political aisle. #postindustrial

At a time when Americans' angst is running deep and dangerous, RAFT (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) is helping to calm the waters. [RAFT for America is a movement dedicated to Reuniting Americ...

"Festival of Combustion" to light up a storied Pennsylvania blast furnace

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 8d

What are you doing this weekend?
Check out the “Festival of Combustion”
#postindustrial #riversofsteel

Join the Pennsylvania heritage festival for an evening of music, food, and industrial arts at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.

Voices: There has to be a better way

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 10d

Too much new media is about dunking on the other side for clicks and money.
That’s not what we’re about.
#postindustrial

Explore how we can do better in facing the challenges posed by the government shutdown and political tensions in America.

Donate to Postindustrial needs your support to keep the fire burning!, organized by Carmen Gentile

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 21d

Help keep the Postindustrial fire burning! Every dollar counts!
#postindustrial

Carmen Gentile here, founder of Postindustrial Media, where w… Carmen Gentile needs your support for Postindustrial needs your support to keep the fire burning!

www.gofundme.com

1 1

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 22d

We shed light on important stories from often overlooked communities. Support our work!
#postindustrial

Voices: Legacy news media no longer represent our best interests. But independent outlets like ours do.

Support Postindustrial to ensure we can keep providing independent news and arts coverage in challenging times.

Rural Georgia hospital to close L&D unit, partly because of Medicaid cuts • Georgia Recorder

1 1

Reposted by Postindustrial

Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 24d

Rural Georgia hospital plans to close its labor and delivery unit, in part due to Medicaid cuts georgiarecorder.com/2025/09/17/r...

The closure of St. Mary’s labor and delivery unit in Lavonia is one of the first Georgia-based casualties of the federal budget reconciliation package, colloquially known as the “big beautiful bill.”

georgiarecorder.com

15 15

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 25d

Artists face censorship as well these days. #postindustrial #art

Voices: Are we free to express ourselves artistically?

Explore the significance of artistic expression in today's divisive climate and its impact on free speech and creativity.

Voices: A belated remembrance of Sept. 11, the last time “we” were united

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · 29d

It’s time to decide what kind of nation we will be. #postindustrial

Explore the roots of divided America since 9/11 and how collective trauma briefly united the nation before deepening divides emerged.

Voices: “A dark moment for America”

1 1

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · Sep 11

What will you do when confronted by the darkness?
#charliekirk #postindustrial

Explore America's dark moment following the murder of Charlie Kirk and the implications for free speech and democracy.

ICE launches operation in Chicago despite objections from mayor and Illinois governor

Reposted by Postindustrial

Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · Sep 9

On Thursday Ben Dalton and Candace Rondeaux from @newamerica.org join us to share how they track down militia networks on social media- from discovering key communities on VK and Telegram to developing research tools to aid their analysis. Join us live at 11am EDT/5pm CEST discord.gg/bellingcat?e...

29 84

Reposted by Postindustrial

NBC News @nbcnews.com · Sep 9

ICE launches operation in Chicago despite objections from mayor and Illinois governor.

"Chicago doesn’t want to see reckless, unconstitutional, militarized immigration enforcement in our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson.

nbcnews.to

14 22 49

Reposted by Postindustrial

Newsweek @newsweek.com · Sep 9

Gen Zers continue to reckon with a political divide, which is now extending to how they view success and key life choices.

Gen Z men and women divided over getting married, having kids

www.newsweek.com

6 4 11

Reposted by Postindustrial

Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Sep 9

Commentary by Heather Jeffs @nature.org

Tennessee, other nearby states show how Kentucky could make larger investments in conservation a consistent element of its state budget.

kentuckylantern.com/2025/09/09/k...

Kentucky can look to other states for how to boost conservation funding • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky can look to nearby states for ideas about how to strengthen investment in conserving its rich array of natural resources.

kentuckylantern.com

1 3 6

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · Aug 29

A Gary, Indiana, artist reflects on his creative roots and how the city’s struggles during the Postindustrial Era have influenced his work and that of others.
#postindustrialcommunities

PI Artists: He’s part of an Gary, Indiana creators “crew” using the city as their canvas

Explore the impact of Indiana creators and their artistic journeys shaped by the city's unique history and culture.

Voices: Trump targets Postindustrial cities for military takeover

2 3

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · Aug 28

No one likes an “I told
you so,” especially when it comes to encroaching fascism
#nationalguard #trump #postindustrialcommunities

Explore how Trump targets Postindustrial cities, focusing on Chicago and its Black leadership amidst rising tensions.

Postindustrial artist makes movie mural magic

Postindustrial @postindustrial.bsky.social · Aug 26

At Postindustrial, we love mural art. Share yours with us!
#muralart #publicart #postindustrialcommunities

Explore how Randi Stewart, a Postindustrial artist, makes movie mural magic that transforms public spaces and communities.