Sarah Knapp
@sarahlknapp.bsky.social
Writer/Director
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Sarah Knapp
@sarahlknapp.bsky.social
· Nov 7
Laughing Again (short film)
When a couple miscarries, they grieve in very different ways that begin to pull them apart but given time, space and some understanding of post-traumatic growth,…
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It’s premiere day for my movie! Laughing Again is a short film about grief, post-traumatic growth, & the power of Gorilla Glue. #AWomanWroteThat #AWomanDirectedThat #FemaleFilmmakerFriday
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Garden & outdoorsy folk, please spread this news: The great people at Monarch Watch have a program where schools, nonprofits & large restoration projects can apply for FREE MILKWEED (only thing Monarch caterpillars eat, can't have too much of it IMO). Check it out! monarchwatch.org/bring-back-t...
Free Milkweeds - Bring Back The Monarchs
Free milkweeds for large restoration projects Free milkweeds for schools and educational non-profits
monarchwatch.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Garden & outdoorsy folk, please spread this news: The great people at Monarch Watch have a program where schools, nonprofits & large restoration projects can apply for FREE MILKWEED (only thing Monarch caterpillars eat, can't have too much of it IMO). Check it out! monarchwatch.org/bring-back-t...
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Our restaurant critic Bill Addison is revealing his identity: “I’m clocked in dining rooms all over Los Angeles, as happens to anyone who does this for a living long enough.” Read his new essay.
Commentary: After two decades, I'm dropping my anonymity as a restaurant critic. Why now?
Unveiling my face won’t change how I go about the business of reviewing, writes Times restaurant critic Bill Addison.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our restaurant critic Bill Addison is revealing his identity: “I’m clocked in dining rooms all over Los Angeles, as happens to anyone who does this for a living long enough.” Read his new essay.
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The fact that this LA marketing campaign chose #ReigniteLA is absolutely sending me.
Seriously, does whatever out-of-state firm they hired for this not know that there was a tragic, fatal firestorm *this year*?
It's truly beyond parody.
Seriously, does whatever out-of-state firm they hired for this not know that there was a tragic, fatal firestorm *this year*?
It's truly beyond parody.
Just when you thought this campaign couldn't get worse.
If anyone has more information about the creatives behind this abomination, I'd like to speak with them immediately
If anyone has more information about the creatives behind this abomination, I'd like to speak with them immediately
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The fact that this LA marketing campaign chose #ReigniteLA is absolutely sending me.
Seriously, does whatever out-of-state firm they hired for this not know that there was a tragic, fatal firestorm *this year*?
It's truly beyond parody.
Seriously, does whatever out-of-state firm they hired for this not know that there was a tragic, fatal firestorm *this year*?
It's truly beyond parody.
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
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A new Medicare pilot program is about to launch that will let private companies use AI to review requests for certain medical care — and reward companies when they deny claims.
stateline.org/2025/12/04/m...
stateline.org/2025/12/04/m...
Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers • Stateline
A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
stateline.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A new Medicare pilot program is about to launch that will let private companies use AI to review requests for certain medical care — and reward companies when they deny claims.
stateline.org/2025/12/04/m...
stateline.org/2025/12/04/m...
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Column: The Golden Globes' ethics are worse than ever, and no one seems to care
Column: The Golden Globes' ethics are worse than ever, and no one seems to care
The Golden Globes came back from the brink of scandal. But the awards' suspect ethics haven't really changed, our columnist writes.
www.latimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Column: The Golden Globes' ethics are worse than ever, and no one seems to care
Oh hi, my whole life is now finding little girl dresses "with dogs on them" because that is what the granddaughters have requested for Christmas from the grandparents. That and a "surprise from grandma"...so gotta figure that out! (Not gonna lie, a lot more fun than doomscrolling.)
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Oh hi, my whole life is now finding little girl dresses "with dogs on them" because that is what the granddaughters have requested for Christmas from the grandparents. That and a "surprise from grandma"...so gotta figure that out! (Not gonna lie, a lot more fun than doomscrolling.)
Being a writer is like, ah gotta put the laundry in before I sit down at my desk. Ah, gotta get this in the oven. Ok, where were we, oh right, the cartel has entered the scene. The Glock is on her waist...oh right, there's the oven timer. #writerlife
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Being a writer is like, ah gotta put the laundry in before I sit down at my desk. Ah, gotta get this in the oven. Ok, where were we, oh right, the cartel has entered the scene. The Glock is on her waist...oh right, there's the oven timer. #writerlife
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If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder
No matter how you look at the strikes on alleged “drug boats”—as acts of war or attacks on civilians—Hegseth has committed a crime and should be prosecuted.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
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Over 100 members of the Fair Games Coalition are in the lobby of LA28’s HQ calling for chair Casey Wasserman to resign after the organizing committee appointed a half-dozen MAGA board members last month. They’re asking to be let upstairs to personally deliver a letter of demands
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Over 100 members of the Fair Games Coalition are in the lobby of LA28’s HQ calling for chair Casey Wasserman to resign after the organizing committee appointed a half-dozen MAGA board members last month. They’re asking to be let upstairs to personally deliver a letter of demands
I learned so much from this story…science is fascinating.
Lopez: L.A. vs. the mountains: What a local meteorologist, a seismologist and climate scientists say about our growing fire risk
Commentary: Amid catastrophic loss, the unshakable allure of the San Gabriel Mountains
Majesty and mayhem have lived together in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains through decades of deadly fires and floods. In the push to rebuild after the Eaton fire, I sought out wise voices a...
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I learned so much from this story…science is fascinating.
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"Juan" shares, "It was 33° in Sunnyside WA when we arrived at 7am this day to begin pruning cherry trees. It was 50° when we left at 3:30. It's a hard job. We must balance on a ladder cutting branches with heavy shears. We earn $1.80 a tree average 50-60 trees a day." #WeFeedYou
November 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Juan" shares, "It was 33° in Sunnyside WA when we arrived at 7am this day to begin pruning cherry trees. It was 50° when we left at 3:30. It's a hard job. We must balance on a ladder cutting branches with heavy shears. We earn $1.80 a tree average 50-60 trees a day." #WeFeedYou
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If you've been shopping at your local Starbucks because the strike hadn't reached it yet, SWU is asking everyone to stop shopping there now.
BREAKING: A new wave of union baristas are joining the longest ULP strike in Starbucks history! 2,500 union baristas across 120+ stores in 85 cities are now on an open-ended ULP strike. We're SIXTEEN DAYS in and only getting stronger ✊
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
If you've been shopping at your local Starbucks because the strike hadn't reached it yet, SWU is asking everyone to stop shopping there now.
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Like I get prices are higher. I cook, I bake, I use coupons, I KNOW. But this number…I mean I guess people have much bigger and fancier gatherings than I am aware of…
The Trump sticker shock at Thanksgiving this year is real. Everything—from turkey to airline fares—has become more expensive.
This is set to be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, costing the average American $1,000.
This is set to be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, costing the average American $1,000.
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Like I get prices are higher. I cook, I bake, I use coupons, I KNOW. But this number…I mean I guess people have much bigger and fancier gatherings than I am aware of…
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National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Park Service Union Movement Spreads to Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree
Employees in dozens of park units are organizing to fight attempts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency.
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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DuckDuckGo now lets you filter out AI images in search results. Obviously not infallible or exhaustive but it’s a start.
How To Filter Out AI Images in DuckDuckgo Search Results - DuckDuckGo Help Pages
Learn how to use filters on DuckDuckGo Private Search to hide AI-generated images in results.
duckduckgo.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
DuckDuckGo now lets you filter out AI images in search results. Obviously not infallible or exhaustive but it’s a start.
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Writing great books is one of the coolest things a human being can possibly do, but it’s important to recognize that the vast majority of authors throughout history earned roughly the equivalent of Uber driver wages to create the works we study today.
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Writing great books is one of the coolest things a human being can possibly do, but it’s important to recognize that the vast majority of authors throughout history earned roughly the equivalent of Uber driver wages to create the works we study today.
Sometimes your pipes, your built-in microwave, your front door handle & lock, & your lawnmower all die within 30 days of one another & you just pour rum in your Diet Coke & sit down.
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Sometimes your pipes, your built-in microwave, your front door handle & lock, & your lawnmower all die within 30 days of one another & you just pour rum in your Diet Coke & sit down.
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It costs next to nothing to wear a mask
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It costs next to nothing to wear a mask
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
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"I watched from my hospital bed as Bobby [my cousin], in the face of logic and common sense, was confirmed for the position, despite never having worked in medicine, public health, or the government."
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"I watched from my hospital bed as Bobby [my cousin], in the face of logic and common sense, was confirmed for the position, despite never having worked in medicine, public health, or the government."
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A 44 year old Mexican immigrant named Vicente Ventura Aguilar has been missing from ICE custody since Oct 7th.
He suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness & disappeared.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
He suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness & disappeared.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
An L.A. man was detained in an immigration raid. No one knows where he is
A witness told his brother and attorneys that the 44-year-old Mexican immigrant, who doesn't have lawful immigration status, was taken into custody by immigration authorities on Oct. 7 in south-centra...
www.latimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
A 44 year old Mexican immigrant named Vicente Ventura Aguilar has been missing from ICE custody since Oct 7th.
He suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness & disappeared.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
He suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness & disappeared.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Starbucks has billions for CEO pay and stock buybacks, but not a fair contract for its workers.
Baristas are on a ULP strike to remind executives who actually creates the company’s profits.
#NoContractNoCoffee ✊🏾☕️
Baristas are on a ULP strike to remind executives who actually creates the company’s profits.
#NoContractNoCoffee ✊🏾☕️
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Starbucks has billions for CEO pay and stock buybacks, but not a fair contract for its workers.
Baristas are on a ULP strike to remind executives who actually creates the company’s profits.
#NoContractNoCoffee ✊🏾☕️
Baristas are on a ULP strike to remind executives who actually creates the company’s profits.
#NoContractNoCoffee ✊🏾☕️
You know it’s going well when the plumber texts you an updated estimate from under the house…🫠
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
You know it’s going well when the plumber texts you an updated estimate from under the house…🫠
I wiped my eyes in a parking lot while reading. I chuckled while reading. I broke down in tears while reading bits out loud to @angelaknapp.bsky.social. I yelled in anger and disgust and I want us all to be so much better. In so many ways.
“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I wiped my eyes in a parking lot while reading. I chuckled while reading. I broke down in tears while reading bits out loud to @angelaknapp.bsky.social. I yelled in anger and disgust and I want us all to be so much better. In so many ways.