Abigail Higgins
@abigailhiggins.bsky.social
Journalist in DC, previously Kenya. Co-founder of @51stnews.bsky.social. Covering inequality, gender, labor for the Washington Post, The Nation, Lux, etc. Organizing with The National Writers Union.
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We also condemn Condé Nast’s illegal decision to fire four Condé Union officers for demanding answers about the termination of their colleagues. We stand in solidarity with @nyguild.bsky.social as they address management's blatant union-busting.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We also condemn Condé Nast’s illegal decision to fire four Condé Union officers for demanding answers about the termination of their colleagues. We stand in solidarity with @nyguild.bsky.social as they address management's blatant union-busting.
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The diversity at Teen Vogue directly influenced its vibrant and impactful reporting. Their loss is a blow to a media landscape that shrinks from making space for joy alongside rage when confronting the material realities of young people. Support our fellow workers: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laido...
Donate to Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover, organized by Lex McMenamin
More than half the team at Teen Vogue was laid off this week by our parent com… Lex McMenamin needs your support for Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover
www.gofundme.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The diversity at Teen Vogue directly influenced its vibrant and impactful reporting. Their loss is a blow to a media landscape that shrinks from making space for joy alongside rage when confronting the material realities of young people. Support our fellow workers: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laido...
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We stand in solidarity with our @condeunion.bsky.social siblings at @teenvogue.com who were unceremoniously laid off last week.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We stand in solidarity with our @condeunion.bsky.social siblings at @teenvogue.com who were unceremoniously laid off last week.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
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“D.C. is a city of people who really care about things... I think it's a really incredible city to try and launch something like this in.”
@thefulcrum-us.bsky.social interviewed our co-founder @abigailhiggins.bsky.social — among others — for this piece about how community fuels our team's work:
@thefulcrum-us.bsky.social interviewed our co-founder @abigailhiggins.bsky.social — among others — for this piece about how community fuels our team's work:
Community is Keeping this Young News Outlet Alive
The 51st owes its success to reader support and input
thefulcrum.us
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“D.C. is a city of people who really care about things... I think it's a really incredible city to try and launch something like this in.”
@thefulcrum-us.bsky.social interviewed our co-founder @abigailhiggins.bsky.social — among others — for this piece about how community fuels our team's work:
@thefulcrum-us.bsky.social interviewed our co-founder @abigailhiggins.bsky.social — among others — for this piece about how community fuels our team's work:
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Sean Charles Dunn’s moment of culinary resistance — he wouldn't be subservient, one could say — has become a symbol of D.C.’s refusal to accept the federal occupation quietly.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
How a thrown sandwich became a symbol of D.C.’s resistance
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
51st.news
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sean Charles Dunn’s moment of culinary resistance — he wouldn't be subservient, one could say — has become a symbol of D.C.’s refusal to accept the federal occupation quietly.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
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To put this in scale, Elon Musk's salary from Tesla alone could fund the SNAP program for the entire country into 2034.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
Tesla shareholders approve $878 billion pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
reut.rs
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To put this in scale, Elon Musk's salary from Tesla alone could fund the SNAP program for the entire country into 2034.
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No reason at all to do this besides hate
NEW: On the shadow docket, the Supreme Court lets Trump resume misgendering trans Americans on their passports, claiming "the government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment." All three liberals dissent. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
![This case concerns an Executive Branch policy requiring
all new passports to display an individual’s biological sex at
birth. The United States District Court for the District of
Massachusetts preliminarily enjoined the Government
from enforcing the policy, and the First Circuit declined to
stay the injunction pending appeal. The Government then
filed this stay application. Applying our familiar stay fac-
tors at this preliminary stage, we grant the application.
Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends
equal protection principles than displaying their country of
birth—in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to
a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential
treatment. And on this record, respondents have failed to
establish that the Government’s choice to display biological
sex “lack[s] any purpose other than a bare . . . desire to
harm a politically unpopular group.” Trump v. Hawaii, 585
U. S. 667, 705 (2018) (internal quotation marks omitted).
Nor are respondents likely to prevail in arguing that the
State Department acted arbitrarily and capriciously by de-
clining to depart from Presidential rules that Congress ex-
pressly required it to follow. See 22 U. S. C. §211a.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreiacrtgoecxjy5y7ojz7xzbun4c4nwutjcvqn4qb4p25ldpt6va5lu@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
No reason at all to do this besides hate
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1. In a major shadow docket ruling from the Supreme Court, the court has ruled against trans people's passports, giving a stay to the Trump administration.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trans People's Passport Gender Markers In Shadow Docket Ruling
The administration has previously indicated it could revoke some trans people's passports if it got this ruling.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1. In a major shadow docket ruling from the Supreme Court, the court has ruled against trans people's passports, giving a stay to the Trump administration.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
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SNAP surveys SNAP users. Already half of them are saying they are skipping meals.
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
SNAP surveys SNAP users. Already half of them are saying they are skipping meals.
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Jeanine Pirro tried to make an example of Sean Dunn.
She ended up delivering a hero to Washington, D.C.
www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-san...
She ended up delivering a hero to Washington, D.C.
www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-san...
DC ‘Sandwich Guy’ Found Not Guilty After Defense Successfully Highlights Absurdity Of It All
Jeanine Pirro tried to make an example of Sean Dunn. She ended up delivering a hero to Washington, D.C.
www.huffpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Jeanine Pirro tried to make an example of Sean Dunn.
She ended up delivering a hero to Washington, D.C.
www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-san...
She ended up delivering a hero to Washington, D.C.
www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-san...
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The debate over D.C.'s expanded youth curfew was revived this week, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Lawmakers voted to reinstate the policy for another three months — with a looming debate about making it permanent.
Lawmakers voted to reinstate the policy for another three months — with a looming debate about making it permanent.
With another extension, debate continues on youth curfew
It's temporary for now, but Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to make it permanent.
51st.news
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The debate over D.C.'s expanded youth curfew was revived this week, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Lawmakers voted to reinstate the policy for another three months — with a looming debate about making it permanent.
Lawmakers voted to reinstate the policy for another three months — with a looming debate about making it permanent.
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Over the past decade, D.C. voters have weighed in via ballot measure on whether to legalize marijuana, phase out the tipped wage, and adopt ranked-choice voting.
Next up... the fate of a controversial French delicacy.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Next up... the fate of a controversial French delicacy.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Wilson Building Bulletin: Foie gras – on the ballot and off the menu?
Also: A tax breakup with the feds and a warning on overspending.
51st.news
November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Over the past decade, D.C. voters have weighed in via ballot measure on whether to legalize marijuana, phase out the tipped wage, and adopt ranked-choice voting.
Next up... the fate of a controversial French delicacy.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Next up... the fate of a controversial French delicacy.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
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Exciting news: We’re partnering with @lpostcollective.bsky.social to expand the capacity of our Ward 7 Community Connectors program.
To support this work, we’re hiring for two short-term, contract positions. Share this post to help us spread the word!
More about the project and the positions:
To support this work, we’re hiring for two short-term, contract positions. Share this post to help us spread the word!
More about the project and the positions:
We're hiring Ward 7 Community Connectors
We're hiring two Community Connectors — one for in-person events and another for online outreach.
51st.news
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Exciting news: We’re partnering with @lpostcollective.bsky.social to expand the capacity of our Ward 7 Community Connectors program.
To support this work, we’re hiring for two short-term, contract positions. Share this post to help us spread the word!
More about the project and the positions:
To support this work, we’re hiring for two short-term, contract positions. Share this post to help us spread the word!
More about the project and the positions:
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How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🤘 A @foodnotbombsdc.bsky.social benefit show
🧑⚖️ @harrietsdreams.bsky.social and @freedcproject.bsky.social are training future jurors
🧶 @rhizomedc.bsky.social hosts crafting and conversation about police abolition
Our picks this week:
🤘 A @foodnotbombsdc.bsky.social benefit show
🧑⚖️ @harrietsdreams.bsky.social and @freedcproject.bsky.social are training future jurors
🧶 @rhizomedc.bsky.social hosts crafting and conversation about police abolition
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, a juror teach-in, a Council hearing on D.C. schools, and more.
51st.news
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🤘 A @foodnotbombsdc.bsky.social benefit show
🧑⚖️ @harrietsdreams.bsky.social and @freedcproject.bsky.social are training future jurors
🧶 @rhizomedc.bsky.social hosts crafting and conversation about police abolition
Our picks this week:
🤘 A @foodnotbombsdc.bsky.social benefit show
🧑⚖️ @harrietsdreams.bsky.social and @freedcproject.bsky.social are training future jurors
🧶 @rhizomedc.bsky.social hosts crafting and conversation about police abolition
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The more democratic elements of the American constitutional and economic order are actually throwing up road blocks to Trumpism. Protests and boycotts and low level courts and juries and cetera. Elite actors on the other hand are all too frequently caving. Fascinating study in who actually cares!
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The more democratic elements of the American constitutional and economic order are actually throwing up road blocks to Trumpism. Protests and boycotts and low level courts and juries and cetera. Elite actors on the other hand are all too frequently caving. Fascinating study in who actually cares!
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Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
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Breaking (Associated Press): A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to FIND THE MONEY BY FRIDAY TO FULLY FUND SNAP benefits for November. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave Pres...
www.yahoo.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Breaking (Associated Press): A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to FIND THE MONEY BY FRIDAY TO FULLY FUND SNAP benefits for November. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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bro are you fucking kidding me
![quote from the Economist article which says "[study authors] are now looking at whether AI facial analysis can give lenders useful clues about a person’s propensity to repay loans. For people without access to credit, that could be a blessing."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6ofjbklfvptnupad4lxumblw/bafkreia3yctiqd7ejumpd6novxjpiycphtfkc3bdgd573jw37faqdl7o7m@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
bro are you fucking kidding me
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BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
www.cbsnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
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“In January 2021 after the politics section had broken our traffic records with coverage of the COVID pandemic, George Floyd protests, election, and Capitol insurrection, Anna Wintour asked [news and politics editor] Lucy Diavolo if we still needed a politics section. After all, Joe Biden had won.”
What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“In January 2021 after the politics section had broken our traffic records with coverage of the COVID pandemic, George Floyd protests, election, and Capitol insurrection, Anna Wintour asked [news and politics editor] Lucy Diavolo if we still needed a politics section. After all, Joe Biden had won.”
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New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
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Sean Dunn, aka DC Sandwich Guy, speaks outside court after his not guilty verdict:
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sean Dunn, aka DC Sandwich Guy, speaks outside court after his not guilty verdict:
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”