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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 2d

Want to pitch Trails Magazine? Here’s everything you need to know: https://www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/report-on-the-outdoors-a-q-a-with-trails-magazine

Report on the Outdoors: A Q&A with Trails Magazine

How freelancers can break into one of the best outdoor publications

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 6d

Particularly pretty lighting in Palos Verdes tonight. And I went to a redwood grove today.

Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 14d

I did the Panorama Trail for the first time today and my hip flexors had a little protest.

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 15d

A warm Friday in the Yosemite Valley today.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 16d

got some bad news for anyone who voted for Trump because he promised to bring down prices
www.ft.com/content/dd6d...

Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products

The US president also unveiled levies on heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities

www.ft.com

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Evan Frost @wildwoods.bsky.social · 16d

There is so much in the news cycle these days that the complete dismantling of the Forest Service -- so *our* forests can be auctioned off to Big TImber -- is unfortunately getting little air play. But if this happens, US landscapes may be almost unrecognizable in a decade, and never coming back. 🌍

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 16d

Using an emergency declaration, Trump’s timber production executive order would ease environmental protections so as to greatly expand logging in the national forests.

A report from our friends at @highcountrynews.org:

The dismantling of the US Forest Service is imminent

The public has less than a week remaining to comment on the administration's plans.

www.motherjones.com

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 16d

Sunset, Wawona.

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 16d

A rainy afternoon in Wawona.

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 16d

Current situation.

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Genna Martin @photogenna.bsky.social · 19d

Any rich folks in Seattle have an extra $3.5 mil lying around and want to be a hero? This is your moment! www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Cascade PBS slashes Seattle newsroom, citing federal cuts

Formed in 2015 by the merger of KCTS 9 TV and Crosscut, Cascade PBS will continue making video programs but will stop making "long-form written journalism."

www.seattletimes.com

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 20d

Out and about tonight in the second pic, there’s a great horned owl in the tree.

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Bobby Silverman @robertsilverman.bsky.social · 25d

journalism was never cool. *Robert Redford and Hoffman* were cool b/c the only way to make a Watergate movie was to have it star these two extremely cool/sexy people!

Reporters and good reporting are vital to a functioning democracy but it's a job for fucking dorks! It's a dorky profession! JFC!

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 25d

When journalism was cool. And risked everything to challenge power.

Robert Redford on the phone, plus Dustin Hoffman. From All the President’s Men

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 26d

Tonight’s 5-mile loop on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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Hannah Waters @hanner.bsky.social · 26d

Hi! Today @quantamagazine.bsky.social published a special issue on climate science, featuring stories about how Earth's climate fundamentally works that I needed to read after covering climate impacts for so many years. I hope you'll check it out! <3 www.quantamagazine.org/how-we-came-...

How We Came To Know Earth | Quanta Magazine

Climate science is the most significant scientific collaboration in history. This series from Quanta Magazine guides you through basic climate science — from quantum effects to ancient hothouses, from...

www.quantamagazine.org

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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 27d

Somebody tried to blow up a news van in Salt Lake City

Two men arrested in Utah after bomb found under news vehicle

Men could face terrorism-related and weapons charges after officials say explosive ‘had been lit but failed to function’

www.theguardian.com

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 27d

It’s tough saying good bye to your furry companion who lasted 17 years. (Even tougher knowing it was treatable a week ago, but the animal hospital vet screwed up big time.) :(

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Sean Beckner-Carmitchel @acatwithnews.bsky.social · 28d

Huntington Beach, CA - Crowd a bit more apprehensive now, though many are discussing joining or taking Neo-Nazi literature. Saw some 10ish year olds with flyers in their hands. Patriot Front members all standing by a sign that says “crush the left.” Some chanting “unite the right/crush the left.

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 29d

Yeah, TO was far for me on a Friday night, plus o have a hockey game. Glen also happens to be super nice. His pandemic livestreams were how I knew what day of the week it was during that lockdown period!

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 29d

Their lead singer also puts on great solo shows. I didn’t see them live until right after the pandemic! Now I go when they’re in town or I’ll even trek up to Santa Barbara for a day trip.

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · 29d

Definitely see them live if you haven’t!

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · Sep 12

Toad the Wet Sprocket concert tonight in Cerritos. Another great show and I made new friends! Win win!

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · Sep 10

My story about LA Central Library's homeless outreach librarian aired today on KCRW. Such an innovative job and idea. www.kcrw.com/news/shows/k...

LA librarian brings books, services to homeless patrons | KCRW Features

LA’s new homeless outreach librarian brings books and services to Skid Row and encampments. Some are “huge readers,” she says. “They’re patrons. They’re people.”

www.kcrw.com

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Susan Valot @susanvalot.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pretty view over the Santa Monica Bay tonight.

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andrew🌹🍉 @teachrprecarity.bsky.social · Sep 6

"Black Americans are at least 1.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19 and four times more likely to be hospitalized... Black children are more than five times as likely to die from the virus." #Covid19 #racism #inequity #PublicHealth
capitalbnews.org/cdc-covid-va...

COVID Hits Black Americans Harder. New Vaccine Limits Increase the Risk

Regulatory disorder at the CDC leaves it unclear who will be eligible for the shots and whether the vaccine will be free.

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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · Sep 6

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