Steve Mullis
@stevemullis.net
Roving news editor based in Seattle; D&D DM // Former: NPR's Morning Edition & Up First, NPR digital, Minnesota Public Radio, Orlando Sentinel. Other: Big fan of dogs, TTRPGs and nerdy stuff.
Currently reading: Polostan; Goliath’s Curse
Currently reading: Polostan; Goliath’s Curse
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Steve Mullis
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I forgot we even had a Labor Secretary
Trump's Labor Boss Accused of Booze-Filled Fling With Staffer
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is reportedly being investigated for pursuing a relationship with a subordinate, among other things.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:19 AM
I forgot we even had a Labor Secretary
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I can't describe how bad Minneapolis feels right now. My neighbors are pulling kids out of school. The public schools are offering remote learning until 2/12. We are having conversations in our alleys about how to protect ourselves. It feels like a military occupation with a blockade.
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I can't describe how bad Minneapolis feels right now. My neighbors are pulling kids out of school. The public schools are offering remote learning until 2/12. We are having conversations in our alleys about how to protect ourselves. It feels like a military occupation with a blockade.
This is very good. Timely and relevant.
January 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
This is very good. Timely and relevant.
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
When Pablo Schreiber shows up in a murder thriller show.
GUILTY!
GUILTY!
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
Alt: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 AM
When Pablo Schreiber shows up in a murder thriller show.
GUILTY!
GUILTY!
This is why Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” is just 12 hours of people not demonstrating, and not challenging law enforcement and being civil.
Rep. Roger Williams: "People need to quit demonstrating, quit yelling at law enforcement, challenging law enforcement, and begin to get civil."
January 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This is why Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” is just 12 hours of people not demonstrating, and not challenging law enforcement and being civil.
The video from the cellphone of the ICE officer who shot Renee Good is out there. You can find it and watch it. One notable thing is that after Ross shoots and the car careens away and crashes, the last thing that can be heard is someone, possibly Ross, saying:
"Fucking bitch."
"Fucking bitch."
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The video from the cellphone of the ICE officer who shot Renee Good is out there. You can find it and watch it. One notable thing is that after Ross shoots and the car careens away and crashes, the last thing that can be heard is someone, possibly Ross, saying:
"Fucking bitch."
"Fucking bitch."
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Do you know how frickin pissed off you have to make Minnesotans for them to not only NOT help you, but HECKLE you?
This morning in Minneapolis, an ICE vehicle got stuck on an icy hill in a residential neighborhood. Agents had to push the vehicles out, some almost slipping in the ice themselves.
January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Do you know how frickin pissed off you have to make Minnesotans for them to not only NOT help you, but HECKLE you?
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This is…
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
Kai, could you educate us with a few sentences why?
January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This is…
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
MPR News published this note from Becca Good, the wife of Renee Macklin Good, who was killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
MPR News published this note from Becca Good, the wife of Renee Macklin Good, who was killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
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'Every woman who spoke to Task & Purpose emphatically disagreed with the broad insinuations echoed by Hegseth and other Pentagon officials that women in combat jobs are not already held to the same standards as men.'
Read this great @pattynieberg.bsky.social piece taskandpurpose.com/news/women-r...
Read this great @pattynieberg.bsky.social piece taskandpurpose.com/news/women-r...
Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their 'effectiveness' every day
Women in combat arms roles told Task & Purpose that the Pentagon’s latest review is frustrating after proving themselves for over a decade.
taskandpurpose.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
'Every woman who spoke to Task & Purpose emphatically disagreed with the broad insinuations echoed by Hegseth and other Pentagon officials that women in combat jobs are not already held to the same standards as men.'
Read this great @pattynieberg.bsky.social piece taskandpurpose.com/news/women-r...
Read this great @pattynieberg.bsky.social piece taskandpurpose.com/news/women-r...
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“'The guy, I’m telling him like, "Please step off the school grounds," and this dude comes up and bumps into me and then tells me that I pushed him, and he knocked me down,' an official at Roosevelt High School said. 'They don’t care. They’re just animals. I’ve never seen people behave like this.'"
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
“'The guy, I’m telling him like, "Please step off the school grounds," and this dude comes up and bumps into me and then tells me that I pushed him, and he knocked me down,' an official at Roosevelt High School said. 'They don’t care. They’re just animals. I’ve never seen people behave like this.'"
This is the mind of someone who only sees targets and opposition, not other living, breathing humans deserving of life.
Think about the mindset, and the expectation of immunity, of someone who texts this to friends.
January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
This is the mind of someone who only sees targets and opposition, not other living, breathing humans deserving of life.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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I'm sorry, what? Did the Border Patrol agents who allegedly shot the people in Portland flee the scene?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I'm sorry, what? Did the Border Patrol agents who allegedly shot the people in Portland flee the scene?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Yes! I've been watching these guys on the clock app. What I love about this is that, yes, they are making content, but they're approaching it with sincerity and actual curiosity, and most importantly, with respect for the food. It's not, "ew, this is weird." They're making genuine human connections.
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Yes! I've been watching these guys on the clock app. What I love about this is that, yes, they are making content, but they're approaching it with sincerity and actual curiosity, and most importantly, with respect for the food. It's not, "ew, this is weird." They're making genuine human connections.
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Breaking News Update: Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The victims were transported to a local hospital. It was not immediately clear their condition, police said in a release.
Federal agents shoot 2 people in East Portland
Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The victims were transported to a local hospital. It was not immediately clear their condition, police said in a release.
www.opb.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Breaking News Update: Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The victims were transported to a local hospital. It was not immediately clear their condition, police said in a release.
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The online gambling industry has exploded in popularity since the pandemic.
Some countries are welcoming the booming business. Other countries — responding to concerns about rising scams, crippling debt and media reports linking gambling losses to suicides — want to ban it.
Some countries are welcoming the booming business. Other countries — responding to concerns about rising scams, crippling debt and media reports linking gambling losses to suicides — want to ban it.
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The online gambling industry has exploded in popularity since the pandemic.
Some countries are welcoming the booming business. Other countries — responding to concerns about rising scams, crippling debt and media reports linking gambling losses to suicides — want to ban it.
Some countries are welcoming the booming business. Other countries — responding to concerns about rising scams, crippling debt and media reports linking gambling losses to suicides — want to ban it.
"In the aftermath of Good’s killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, it’s clear some news organizations were better equipped than others to analyze the visual evidence provided from bystander videos," writes @laurahazardowen.bsky.social for @niemanlab.org.
When just showing the video isn’t enough: Minneapolis shooting puts news organizations to the test
When everyone has seen the same videos, what service do news sites provide?
www.niemanlab.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"In the aftermath of Good’s killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, it’s clear some news organizations were better equipped than others to analyze the visual evidence provided from bystander videos," writes @laurahazardowen.bsky.social for @niemanlab.org.
Even if you believed that this is what happened, it is startling how little regard this admin has for the tragic loss of life here. There has been no expression of grief at Good's death or to the family left behind. The callousness would only be more shocking if it weren't so consistent.
JD Vance: "Ramming an ICE officer with your car -- that's what justifies being shot ... the reason this woman is dead is because she tried to ram somebody with her car and that guy acted in self defense"
January 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Even if you believed that this is what happened, it is startling how little regard this admin has for the tragic loss of life here. There has been no expression of grief at Good's death or to the family left behind. The callousness would only be more shocking if it weren't so consistent.
Reposted by Steve Mullis
NEW OP-ED by Leah Clapman, founder of @reportinglabs.bsky.social.
The journalism industry is losing future generations — here’s what we can do.
niemanreports.org/teen-media-f...
The journalism industry is losing future generations — here’s what we can do.
niemanreports.org/teen-media-f...
Youth Media and the Future of News - Nieman Reports
The journalism industry is losing future generations, writes Leah Clapman, founder of PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
niemanreports.org
January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
NEW OP-ED by Leah Clapman, founder of @reportinglabs.bsky.social.
The journalism industry is losing future generations — here’s what we can do.
niemanreports.org/teen-media-f...
The journalism industry is losing future generations — here’s what we can do.
niemanreports.org/teen-media-f...
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Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
I went to an open-mic night at my local indie bookstore (Couth Buzzard in Seattle) last night and heard people share how they're feeling. Some sang, some read poetry or a piece of fiction. There was even some ukulele playing. It was very cathartic and helped quell my rising cynicism.
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I went to an open-mic night at my local indie bookstore (Couth Buzzard in Seattle) last night and heard people share how they're feeling. Some sang, some read poetry or a piece of fiction. There was even some ukulele playing. It was very cathartic and helped quell my rising cynicism.
"The obsession with 'balance' often forces journalists to hide their perspective in the name of neutrality. In doing so, outlets sometimes give lies as much weight as facts, creating dangerous false equivalence," writes @laurenwolfe.bsky.social.
Transparency Is the New Objectivity
Bias in journalism isn’t the enemy. Pretending it doesn’t exist is.
chills.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
"The obsession with 'balance' often forces journalists to hide their perspective in the name of neutrality. In doing so, outlets sometimes give lies as much weight as facts, creating dangerous false equivalence," writes @laurenwolfe.bsky.social.
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ICE shot and killed a woman just days after federal officials said they were sending scores of immigration agents to Minnesota following a viral video alleging fraud in social services.
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
ICE shot and killed a woman just days after federal officials said they were sending scores of immigration agents to Minnesota following a viral video alleging fraud in social services.
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...
We pulled this article from @miasato.bsky.social out of the paywall for today: www.theverge.com/tech/856948/...