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Kids in Texas died as a direct result of Kristi Noem's negligence. She should be removed from office before her incompetence gets Oregonians killed in a wildfire.
“In the past, FEMA would have swiftly staged these teams…
But officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until more than 72 hours after the flooding began.”
www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/p...
But officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until more than 72 hours after the flooding began.”
www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/p...
In Texas flood response, FEMA slowed by Noem’s cost controls | CNN Politics
As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and li...
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July 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Kids in Texas died as a direct result of Kristi Noem's negligence. She should be removed from office before her incompetence gets Oregonians killed in a wildfire.
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Really excited to draw attention to this dissertation by Melinda McClure Haughey (@melm.cc). Melinda's research explored collaborative infrastructure for supporting the "sensemaking" work of journalists working on high-stakes, fast-paced & often data-driven beats. www.melm.cc/research/dis...
Melinda's Dissertation: Truth-Seeking as Collaborative Work
In moments of uncertainty, journalists help the public make sense. This research shows how that work depends on expert networks and systems that too often fail when they need to move fast and what it ...
www.melm.cc
June 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Really excited to draw attention to this dissertation by Melinda McClure Haughey (@melm.cc). Melinda's research explored collaborative infrastructure for supporting the "sensemaking" work of journalists working on high-stakes, fast-paced & often data-driven beats. www.melm.cc/research/dis...
Crypto wants to be legitimized as an international currency, yet…
June 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Crypto wants to be legitimized as an international currency, yet…
Gonna be a long 4 years.
June 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Gonna be a long 4 years.
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I wrote a column for @theatlantic.com about The Simpsons as a culture war target in the early '90s. It's a topic that, sadly, will always be relevant. Here's a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
‘Look, This Show’s Good. It’s Essentially Moral.’
“The Simpsons” has always been a wholesome show—even if some critics didn’t necessarily understand that.
www.theatlantic.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I wrote a column for @theatlantic.com about The Simpsons as a culture war target in the early '90s. It's a topic that, sadly, will always be relevant. Here's a gift link.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
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Meanwhile (as federal funding to science acts a rug pulled out from under the research universities), some states pile on to undermine the independence of their state universities.
BREAKING: Texas lawmakers passed S.B. 37, which dramatically increases state control of public universities.
Allowing politically appointed bureaucrats to police curricula and override faculty expertise is a direct threat to academic freedom in Texas.
Allowing politically appointed bureaucrats to police curricula and override faculty expertise is a direct threat to academic freedom in Texas.
May 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Meanwhile (as federal funding to science acts a rug pulled out from under the research universities), some states pile on to undermine the independence of their state universities.
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Our team at the UW Center for an Informed Public is recruiting for our next class of Community Fellows (for the 2025-2026 school year). Learn more about the program, apply, and/or pass our call along to folks you think might be a good fit for our next cohort!
Do you work in journalism, education, technology, librarianship, government, community organizing or law? We're currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort for our @cip.uw.edu Community Fellowship program. The application deadline is June 20.
www.cip.uw.edu/2025/05/27/c...
www.cip.uw.edu/2025/05/27/c...
CIP accepting applications for Community Fellowship 2025-26 cohort
The University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public is accepting applications for the CIP Community Fellowship program’s 2025-26 cohort through June 20.
www.cip.uw.edu
May 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our team at the UW Center for an Informed Public is recruiting for our next class of Community Fellows (for the 2025-2026 school year). Learn more about the program, apply, and/or pass our call along to folks you think might be a good fit for our next cohort!
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I can’t believe Gabler won.
May 22, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I can’t believe Gabler won.
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This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
May 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
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🚨SICK GAME JUST LAUNCHED🚨
a game where you play a cute spider, cause chaos and solve tasks
- build super big physics-based spider webs
- ride a fingerboard (!!)
- ride a soap
- fix a printer
- build a rocket
- make toast
details below
a game where you play a cute spider, cause chaos and solve tasks
- build super big physics-based spider webs
- ride a fingerboard (!!)
- ride a soap
- fix a printer
- build a rocket
- make toast
details below
May 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨SICK GAME JUST LAUNCHED🚨
a game where you play a cute spider, cause chaos and solve tasks
- build super big physics-based spider webs
- ride a fingerboard (!!)
- ride a soap
- fix a printer
- build a rocket
- make toast
details below
a game where you play a cute spider, cause chaos and solve tasks
- build super big physics-based spider webs
- ride a fingerboard (!!)
- ride a soap
- fix a printer
- build a rocket
- make toast
details below
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I worked on this game about frogs who fish, vibe, and fall over. Inspired by Webfishing, REPO, and maybe emotional damage.
It's called Swamp Fellas. Would love to hear your ideas as to what to add!
It's called Swamp Fellas. Would love to hear your ideas as to what to add!
May 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I worked on this game about frogs who fish, vibe, and fall over. Inspired by Webfishing, REPO, and maybe emotional damage.
It's called Swamp Fellas. Would love to hear your ideas as to what to add!
It's called Swamp Fellas. Would love to hear your ideas as to what to add!
🤯
May 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
🤯
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the new york sewer rats have finally elected a new rat pope
May 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
the new york sewer rats have finally elected a new rat pope
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Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
May 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
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The latest and greatest from @opb.bsky.social, Portland band The Apricots performing a lovely set at the brand-new PDX International Airport! youtu.be/prZ64wK2b8k?...
The Apricots (Full Session) | PDX | OPB
YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting
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December 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM
The latest and greatest from @opb.bsky.social, Portland band The Apricots performing a lovely set at the brand-new PDX International Airport! youtu.be/prZ64wK2b8k?...
Hosting the LIV golf tournament immediately after crashing the markets is very hunger games. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/u...
April 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Hosting the LIV golf tournament immediately after crashing the markets is very hunger games. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/u...
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
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Public servants who choose country over party (and definitely over $$$) — they have something to say. Listen. 18f.org
18F: We are dedicated to the American public and we're not done yet
For over 11 years, 18F has been proudly serving the American people to make government technology work better. We are non-partisan civil servants. 18F has worked on hundreds of projects, all designed ...
18f.org
March 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Public servants who choose country over party (and definitely over $$$) — they have something to say. Listen. 18f.org
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This weekend, I published an article about how the right wing bullshit machine works (in large part due to participatory dynamics that integrate the collaborative work of online audience). If anyone wants to see that BS machine in action, just check the comments: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/to-u...
To understand right-wing media's power, study improv and theater of influencers | Opinion
Right-wing populism is leveraging online platforms' participatory nature. A counter-movement must amplify its constituents' values, with a commitment to truth.
www.seattletimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This weekend, I published an article about how the right wing bullshit machine works (in large part due to participatory dynamics that integrate the collaborative work of online audience). If anyone wants to see that BS machine in action, just check the comments: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/to-u...
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Poll Finds Majority Of Americans Would Support Wind Turbines If They Sliced Deli Meat As Well
theonion.com/poll-fi...
theonion.com/poll-fi...
Poll Finds Majority Of Americans Would Support Wind Turbines If They Sliced Deli Meat As Well
WASHINGTON—In a major survey of public attitudes toward alternative energy as the climate crisis continues, a poll published Tuesday found that an overwhelming majority of U.S. residents would support wind turbines if they sliced deli meat as well. “Everyday Americans want to know how exactly wind power is going to serve our community, and many […]
theonion.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Poll Finds Majority Of Americans Would Support Wind Turbines If They Sliced Deli Meat As Well
theonion.com/poll-fi...
theonion.com/poll-fi...