Rodney Gibbs
@rodneygibbs.com
ED of Heartland Signal, a digital newsroom and radio network. Priors: Texas Tribune, National Trust for Local News, AJC + start-ups. Board member: Online News Association, The Current GA, Canopy Atlanta. DJ at WRFG-FM ATL.
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“Unfortunately, adopting RCV would face too many hurdles and doesn’t seem to solve any of the issues with the primary process. But another option could do the job much better.”
heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/26/o...
“Unfortunately, adopting RCV would face too many hurdles and doesn’t seem to solve any of the issues with the primary process. But another option could do the job much better.”
heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/26/o...
OPINION: How to fix the 2028 Democratic primary (ranked-choice voting is not the answer)
Aaron Kleinman writes, "Adopting RCV would face too many hurdles and doesn’t seem to solve any of the issues with the primary process. But another option could do the job much better."
heartlandsignal.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New from @kleinman.bsky.social
“Unfortunately, adopting RCV would face too many hurdles and doesn’t seem to solve any of the issues with the primary process. But another option could do the job much better.”
heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/26/o...
“Unfortunately, adopting RCV would face too many hurdles and doesn’t seem to solve any of the issues with the primary process. But another option could do the job much better.”
heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/26/o...
I’m guest hosting the Jazz Forum on @wrfg.bsky.social tongiht, 10pm–midnight ET. Tune in!
Betty Carter, Dorothy Ashby, Mingus, Monk, and boundary-pushers from Tokyo to New Orleans.
📻 89.3 FM in Atlanta
📱 Stream on wrfg.org, TuneIn, or WRFG's free iPhone or Android apps
Betty Carter, Dorothy Ashby, Mingus, Monk, and boundary-pushers from Tokyo to New Orleans.
📻 89.3 FM in Atlanta
📱 Stream on wrfg.org, TuneIn, or WRFG's free iPhone or Android apps
WRFG – Progressive information and hand-picked quality music from Atlanta, Georgia
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November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I’m guest hosting the Jazz Forum on @wrfg.bsky.social tongiht, 10pm–midnight ET. Tune in!
Betty Carter, Dorothy Ashby, Mingus, Monk, and boundary-pushers from Tokyo to New Orleans.
📻 89.3 FM in Atlanta
📱 Stream on wrfg.org, TuneIn, or WRFG's free iPhone or Android apps
Betty Carter, Dorothy Ashby, Mingus, Monk, and boundary-pushers from Tokyo to New Orleans.
📻 89.3 FM in Atlanta
📱 Stream on wrfg.org, TuneIn, or WRFG's free iPhone or Android apps
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A depraved and decadent Trump WH dinner for MBS was a stunning low for an American ruling class that's stopped pretending to carry a moral compass
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
The night America’s doomed ruling class gorged on lamb, blood, and oil
For America’s deeply corrupt billionaires, time heals all wounds — even from a murderous Saudi prince’s bone saw.
www.inquirer.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A depraved and decadent Trump WH dinner for MBS was a stunning low for an American ruling class that's stopped pretending to carry a moral compass
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
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"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
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"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
Report shows connection between Texas abortion ban, crime increase
New research shows that restricted access to reproductive health care in Texas has led to an increase in financially motivated crimes, such as burglaries and robberies. Following the passage of House ...
heartlandsignal.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
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"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
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"The research shows the financial crimes increased in areas that were farther away from abortion services."
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to be fair, this is a more sophisticated understanding than scotus demonstrated in snyder v. us
www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supr...
www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supr...
November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
to be fair, this is a more sophisticated understanding than scotus demonstrated in snyder v. us
www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supr...
www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supr...
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
"Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates' devices was not a good use of time or resources. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House."
"Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates' devices was not a good use of time or resources. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House."
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
"Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates' devices was not a good use of time or resources. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House."
"Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates' devices was not a good use of time or resources. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House."
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
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ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
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Indiana University admin backs down, allows actual news in the student newspaper.
Editors: "We do intend to keep administrators to their word. Thus far, that’s been hard to trust."
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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Editors: "We do intend to keep administrators to their word. Thus far, that’s been hard to trust."
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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November 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Indiana University admin backs down, allows actual news in the student newspaper.
Editors: "We do intend to keep administrators to their word. Thus far, that’s been hard to trust."
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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Editors: "We do intend to keep administrators to their word. Thus far, that’s been hard to trust."
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
Turn down the lights and turn up the spirits on @wrfg.bsky.social ‘s Soul Rhapsody🕯️
I play spooky cuts by Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Redbone, Nina Simone, Eartha Kit, Stevie Wonder, the Bar-Kays and more to summon a psychedelic Halloween dance floor.
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
I play spooky cuts by Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Redbone, Nina Simone, Eartha Kit, Stevie Wonder, the Bar-Kays and more to summon a psychedelic Halloween dance floor.
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
Soul Rhapsody: Halloween Special - Rodney - 28 October 2025
The monsters came to jam. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Marvin Gaye, Redbone, and the Bar-Kays lead a Halloween soul revue packed with spooky swagger. Expect funky basslines, eerie horns, and midnight magic ...
www.mixcloud.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Turn down the lights and turn up the spirits on @wrfg.bsky.social ‘s Soul Rhapsody🕯️
I play spooky cuts by Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Redbone, Nina Simone, Eartha Kit, Stevie Wonder, the Bar-Kays and more to summon a psychedelic Halloween dance floor.
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
I play spooky cuts by Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Redbone, Nina Simone, Eartha Kit, Stevie Wonder, the Bar-Kays and more to summon a psychedelic Halloween dance floor.
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
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I can’t believe how furious this makes me
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lobbies for data center developer at Chandler AZ Plan Commission. Says she's working "hand in glove" w Trump Admin & warns city to embrace DCs or face federal intervention. City Council vote on Sinema's DC scheduled for Nov. 13.
October 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I can’t believe how furious this makes me
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Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.
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a functional press would, every single day, repeatedly, across numerous paragraphs in every story about him, make it clear that this is indisputably the most corrupt President in U.S. history
Trump: "It's awfully strange to make a decision where I'm paying myself. But I was damaged very greatly and any money I would get I would give to charity."
October 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
a functional press would, every single day, repeatedly, across numerous paragraphs in every story about him, make it clear that this is indisputably the most corrupt President in U.S. history
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Organizers say more than 10,000 people have turned out for the No Kings rally at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. The actual number could be closer to 12,000, says Laura Judge with Indivisible North Metro, which is one of the event's organizers. (Photo by @alander.bsky.social)
October 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Organizers say more than 10,000 people have turned out for the No Kings rally at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. The actual number could be closer to 12,000, says Laura Judge with Indivisible North Metro, which is one of the event's organizers. (Photo by @alander.bsky.social)
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Here are the details and our methodology. Judge for yourself: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
October 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Here are the details and our methodology. Judge for yourself: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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Wow. Look at that panel.
BREAKING: Major setback for Trump National Guard moves as 7th Circuit declines to disturb block on deployment in Illinois. Judges Rovner, Hamilton, St. Eve (GHWBush/Obama/Trump) see no rebellion permitting use of Guard by prez. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
October 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wow. Look at that panel.
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Democracy Dies in Both Sides-ism
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & I on the @washingtonpost.com 's pathetic editorial on the Comey indictment. In @lawfaremedia.org
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & I on the @washingtonpost.com 's pathetic editorial on the Comey indictment. In @lawfaremedia.org
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
October 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Democracy Dies in Both Sides-ism
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & I on the @washingtonpost.com 's pathetic editorial on the Comey indictment. In @lawfaremedia.org
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & I on the @washingtonpost.com 's pathetic editorial on the Comey indictment. In @lawfaremedia.org
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.
Shut down but not silenced: Federal workers find their voice
After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.
n.pr
October 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.
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BREAKING: A federal judge in Illinois has blocked Trump administration authorities from using force against journalists in the Chicago area — including threats or arrest or riot control weapons. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge in Illinois has blocked Trump administration authorities from using force against journalists in the Chicago area — including threats or arrest or riot control weapons. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I always like spinning soul and R&B records at @wrfg.bsky.social, and this week's show was particularly fun—all covers!
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
Soul Rhapsody - Cover Songs - Rodney - 07 October 2025
Your host Rodney Gibbs shares two hours of soul, funk, and gospel artists reimagining the familiar.
Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder tackle The Beatles.
Candi Staton and Etta James t...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I always like spinning soul and R&B records at @wrfg.bsky.social, and this week's show was particularly fun—all covers!
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
www.mixcloud.com/WRFG/soul-rh...
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This Trump incident tracker is a great resource. Researchers in the UK are keeping a comprehensive, real-time database of authoritarian actions, policies, and statements by Trump and his regime.
www.trumpactiontracker.info
www.trumpactiontracker.info
www.trumpactiontracker.info
October 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This Trump incident tracker is a great resource. Researchers in the UK are keeping a comprehensive, real-time database of authoritarian actions, policies, and statements by Trump and his regime.
www.trumpactiontracker.info
www.trumpactiontracker.info