Kathleen Massara
@kmascara.bsky.social
NY Times Culture desk, NewsGuild steward, queer Nebraskan 🌈
“It’s only ever been about class, about America deciding who gets to have what and how much.” www.wired.com/story/dei-di...
DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To
I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.
www.wired.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“It’s only ever been about class, about America deciding who gets to have what and how much.” www.wired.com/story/dei-di...
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Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
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Without health care, private-sector job growth would be near zero.
December 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Without health care, private-sector job growth would be near zero.
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Over 90% of Series Streaming in 2024 Were From White Creators, UCLA Diversity Study Finds www.thewrap.com/streaming-se...
Over 90% of Series Streaming in 2024 Were From White Creators, UCLA Diversity Study Finds
Nearly 80% of leading roles in the most-watched streaming comedies and dramas of 2024 were played by white actors
www.thewrap.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Over 90% of Series Streaming in 2024 Were From White Creators, UCLA Diversity Study Finds www.thewrap.com/streaming-se...
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RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
RELEASE: STANDING UP TO PROTECT JOURNALISM FROM AI SLOP | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
On the heels of a ground-breaking arbitration win at POLITICO, NewsGuild-CWA members launch national campaign and week of action on AI.
newsguild.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RELEASE: NewsGuild journalists are sounding the alarm – media companies are undermining public trust with unethical AI in the newsroom.
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
Today, we launch #NewsNotSlop, a national campaign kicking off a Week of Action on AI, December 1–5.
newsguild.org/release-stan...
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Nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar will lose Temporary Protected Status in January, the Department of Homeland Security said today.
DHS Terminates Temporary Protections for Immigrants from Myanmar
The Department of Homeland Security is pulling temporary immigration protections for several thousand nationals of Myanmar, the agency announced.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar will lose Temporary Protected Status in January, the Department of Homeland Security said today.
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KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits #1 with “That’s the Way (I Like It)” — 50 years ago today.
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits #1 with “That’s the Way (I Like It)” — 50 years ago today.
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
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"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
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Nearly a 1,000 people have signed the
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Tell Condé bosses to reinstate the Fired Four, reverse the suspensions and end the union-busting
On Nov. 5, 2025 in an egregious attempt at union-busting, Condé Nast management illegally terminated four union members – Alma Avalle, Jake Lahut, Jasper Lo and Ben Dewey – for participating in federa...
actionnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Nearly a 1,000 people have signed the
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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In New York City, two million voters have now cast ballots in the mayor’s race, the most voters since 1969, according to the city’s Board of Elections.
NYC Mayoral Election Live Updates: Turnout Hits 2 Million Voters
A hotly contested race among Zohran Mamdani, Andrew M. Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa inspired voter participation not seen in half a century.
nyti.ms
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In New York City, two million voters have now cast ballots in the mayor’s race, the most voters since 1969, according to the city’s Board of Elections.
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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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Halloween voting is the best voting
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Halloween voting is the best voting
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Tip-or-treat 🎃
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Tip-or-treat 🎃
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
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Time for debate night bingo ✅ We're co-hosting the final NYC mayoral debate tonight with NY1 and WNYC. Let's play.
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Time for debate night bingo ✅ We're co-hosting the final NYC mayoral debate tonight with NY1 and WNYC. Let's play.
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
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Experts say that some effects of starvation in Gaza can be permanent. And for the severely malnourished, simply starting to eat normal meals again can cause sickness—even death. https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-comes-after-starvation-in-gaza
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Experts say that some effects of starvation in Gaza can be permanent. And for the severely malnourished, simply starting to eat normal meals again can cause sickness—even death. https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-comes-after-starvation-in-gaza
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This past weekend, I went to the World Gay Rodeo Finals in Reno, which celebrated 50 years of gay rodeo.
I grew up doing rodeo as a teen and felt like I'd never be able to go back because I came out as trans. This story felt like a homecoming.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
I grew up doing rodeo as a teen and felt like I'd never be able to go back because I came out as trans. This story felt like a homecoming.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Not their first gay rodeo: Celebrating 50 years of queer cowfolks
Contestants and line dancers traveled from across the country to the World Gay Rodeo Finals in Reno, Nevada, to celebrate a half-century of gay rodeo.
www.nbcnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This past weekend, I went to the World Gay Rodeo Finals in Reno, which celebrated 50 years of gay rodeo.
I grew up doing rodeo as a teen and felt like I'd never be able to go back because I came out as trans. This story felt like a homecoming.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
I grew up doing rodeo as a teen and felt like I'd never be able to go back because I came out as trans. This story felt like a homecoming.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
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wikipedia's data shows that AI is siphoning traffic away from the site, which is a danger to its sustainability. ironically Wikipedia is more important than ever to users who want reliable information instead of slop, and to AI companies that need it for training data www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...
Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors
“With fewer visits to Wikipedia, fewer volunteers may grow and enrich the content, and fewer individual donors may support this work.”
www.404media.co
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
wikipedia's data shows that AI is siphoning traffic away from the site, which is a danger to its sustainability. ironically Wikipedia is more important than ever to users who want reliable information instead of slop, and to AI companies that need it for training data www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...
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Jennifer Gonnerman investigates the unfolding crisis in New York state prisons, speaking to incarcerated people, formerly incarcerated activists, and striking corrections officers.
A Year of Convulsions in New York’s Prisons
Jennifer Gonnerman reports on how two murders and a strike exposed a system at its breaking point.
www.newyorker.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Jennifer Gonnerman investigates the unfolding crisis in New York state prisons, speaking to incarcerated people, formerly incarcerated activists, and striking corrections officers.
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Inside a tumultuous summer at xAI, in which Elon Musk's demands to make Grok less "woke" and more viral led to chaos: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/t...
Since Leaving Washington, Elon Musk Has Been All In on His A.I. Company
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Inside a tumultuous summer at xAI, in which Elon Musk's demands to make Grok less "woke" and more viral led to chaos: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/t...
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The world’s largest encyclopedia became the factual foundation of the web, but now it’s under attack.
Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
September 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The world’s largest encyclopedia became the factual foundation of the web, but now it’s under attack.
Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
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If New Orleans don’t make a bounce version of it, your song is not a hit.
July 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If New Orleans don’t make a bounce version of it, your song is not a hit.
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Read the full article on #NYC #ICE arrests at @thecity.nyc: www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/14/i...
Thanks to the Deportation Data Project (deportationdata.org) for filing the FOIA requests and doing the work to compile the data for news media.
Thanks to the Deportation Data Project (deportationdata.org) for filing the FOIA requests and doing the work to compile the data for news media.
NYC Immigration Arrests Just Shot Through the Roof, New Data Shows
Newly obtained federal records offer the clearest picture yet of how aggressively the Trump administration has pursued its mass deportation agenda — with a sixfold increase in arrests in early June.
www.thecity.nyc
July 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Read the full article on #NYC #ICE arrests at @thecity.nyc: www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/14/i...
Thanks to the Deportation Data Project (deportationdata.org) for filing the FOIA requests and doing the work to compile the data for news media.
Thanks to the Deportation Data Project (deportationdata.org) for filing the FOIA requests and doing the work to compile the data for news media.
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"We just watched a watershed moment in New York City history."
@michaellangenyc.bsky.social on our livestream just now
@michaellangenyc.bsky.social on our livestream just now
June 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
"We just watched a watershed moment in New York City history."
@michaellangenyc.bsky.social on our livestream just now
@michaellangenyc.bsky.social on our livestream just now