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Jason Pudlo @jasonpudlo.bsky.social · 2d

Great story on disaster capitalism. The home buyers were one of the first things I noticed when I went out to western NC after Hurricane Helene in October 2024. Signs proudly saying "we are not for sale" still there over the summer in June 2025.

NPQ (Nonprofit Quarterly) @npquarterly.bsky.social · 2d

Disasters Destroyed Their Homes. Then the Real Estate ‘Vultures’ Swooped In. nonprofitquarterly.org/disasters-de...
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Disasters Destroyed Their Homes. Then the Real Estate ‘Vultures’ Swooped In. - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

“We buy homes” companies are procuring disaster-damaged properties for cheap. Survivors say they're taking advantage of tragedy.

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 2d

Greta Thunberg, deported to Greece, says the targeting of the Sumud Flotilla is "not the story" @teenvogue.com — instead, she says:

"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”

Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law

“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”

www.teenvogue.com

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NPQ (Nonprofit Quarterly) @npquarterly.bsky.social · 2d

Disasters Destroyed Their Homes. Then the Real Estate ‘Vultures’ Swooped In. nonprofitquarterly.org/disasters-de...
@hurwitz.bsky.social
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Disasters Destroyed Their Homes. Then the Real Estate ‘Vultures’ Swooped In. - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

“We buy homes” companies are procuring disaster-damaged properties for cheap. Survivors say they're taking advantage of tragedy.

nonprofitquarterly.org

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 6d

Paramount is about to pay $150 million for this

New article from The Free Press

My Favorite Actress Is Not Human

“Not everyone is happy about this gorgeous innovation,” writes Tyler Cowen.

Tilly Norwood doesn’t need a hairstylist, has no regrettable posts, and if you wish to see a virgin on-screen, this is one of your better chances. That’s because she’s AI.
By Tyler Cowen
10.02.25

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Jacob Rosenberg @jacobrosenberg.bsky.social · 6d

More confirmation:

DHS used Canary Mission to find pro-Palestine students to arrest—as Stephen Miller monitored the process from the White House

www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump administration responds to ICE agents putting a photojournalist in a neck brace by saying the media must “stop fanning the flames”

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 7d

New — DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs responds to ICE shoving a photojournalist to the ground, leading him to be escorted out in a neck brace by medics.

Says nothing on whether injuring the press violates ICE standards, nor if the officer will face any repercussions.

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Devin 🌞 Thomas O’Shea @devintoshea.bsky.social · 9d

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Lydia Polgreen @polgreen.bsky.social · 14d

This is really great reporting from Mother Jones - the "godfather" of evidence-based medicine disavows the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine for misusing his work. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown

The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

www.motherjones.com

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Daniela Gabor @danielagabor.bsky.social · 14d

how you torture English to say that Wall Street is funding a crazy AI bubble that will not find enough customers for it.

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Sophie Hurwitz @hurwitz.bsky.social · 13d

🆒 🆒 🆒 www.wsj.com/business/air...

Boeing Chooses Palantir to Boost AI Adoption in Defense, Space Unit

The aerospace company said that its BDS unit would use Palantir’s Foundry platform to standardize data analytics and insights across its geographically dispersed defense factories.

www.wsj.com

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 15d

Calling all freelance fact-checkers!

We're in need of some fact-checking assistance during the first week of October—hit us up if you're interested in fact-checking a very fun project.

Email Chris ([email protected]) for more details.

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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 15d

In "it's all the same guys" news: the main guy pushing for a new "Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism" designation also wants to abolish birthright citizenship

End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Families

For conservatives, one unfulfilled promise really stands out—ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump promised this during the 2016 campaign and on mult...

www.heritage.org

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New York Focus @nysfocus.bsky.social · 15d

⚠️ New York is already tipping into an energy affordability crisis.

More than a million households are behind on their energy bills, and record numbers had their electricity or gas shut off this spring. That’s even though the state distributed over $1 billion in relief during the pandemic.

CHART:
Utility Debt Has Returned to Near-Record Highs

Utility arrears are hovering around $1.9 billion, close to the pandemic peak, despite two rounds of state relief.

Source: Utility reports to the NYS Public Service Commission, compiled by the Public Utility Law Project

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Tanvi Misra @tanvi.bsky.social · 16d

All summer, I’ve been speaking to a Nigerian mom of two kids who won fear-based protection in an immigration court. Under a previous admin, she would have likely been released, but ICE refused to let her out and tried to deport her to Ghana -> @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

They’ve won in court, but ICE is still detaining and trying to deport them

Inside the “psychological torture” regime targeting migrants who can't be sent home.

www.motherjones.com

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 17d

NEW: Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom announced today that they have all recognized the State of Palestine

Britain, Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian State

www.nytimes.com

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Food & Water Watch @foodandwater.bsky.social · 21d

The health risks of gas stoves are well-established, but the industry that produces them doesn't want you to know that.

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested ot

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 19d

I'm a producer on the US premiere of Naomi Wallace's brilliant play, Slaughter City. All Profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project & The Brooklyn Defenders.

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/slaughter-...
@bklyndefender.bsky.social @thebennatan.bsky.social

Image saying: All Profits made from ticket sales will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project & The Brooklyn Defenders.

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thrudasmog.bsky.social @thrudasmog.bsky.social · 21d

Appliance companies speaking out both sides of their mouths on the dangers of gas cooking stoves. What they once flagged for air pollution & health concerns is now 'magically' as safe as an electric stove. But maybe they should have checked their own websites first. grist.org/accountabili...

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

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Dr. Robert D. Bullard @drrobertbullard.bsky.social · 21d

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels - Grist grist.org/accountabili...

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

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Aman Batheja @amanbatheja.bsky.social · 20d

Incredible detail from Deadline: Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which debuted in 2003, “was born out of the network’s cancellation of Bill Maher‘s Politically Incorrect in 2002 after the…host rebuked accusations that the 9/11 terrorists were ‘cowards.’”
deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...

Jimmy Kimmel Pulled “Indefinitely” By ABC After Charlie Kirk Comments

Jimmy Kimmel is off TV for now after comments the host made about Charlie Kirk

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Sophie Hurwitz @hurwitz.bsky.social · 21d

Gas stove manufacturers are quietly deleting statements about the “concerns over indoor air pollution” surrounding their products. grist.org/accountabili...

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

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Sophie Hurwitz @hurwitz.bsky.social · 21d

Thinking for my birthday I’m gonna give myself the gift of being way more annoying online

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 21d

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels #Climate

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

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Energy and Policy Institute @energyandpolicy.org · 21d

🚨 from @grist.org: A new lawsuit has been filed by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers against the state of Colorado to stop it from requiring natural gas stoves to carry health labels warning about their pollution dangers. grist.org/accountabili...

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

grist.org

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State of St. Louis @stateofstlouis.bsky.social · 21d

Important info on gas stoves and sleezy goings on by manufacturers from @hurwitz.bsky.social @grist.org

Sophie Hurwitz @hurwitz.bsky.social · 21d

Gas stove manufacturers are quietly deleting statements about the “concerns over indoor air pollution” surrounding their products. grist.org/accountabili...

Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels

Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.

grist.org

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