Beth Fertig
@bethfertig.bsky.social
I spent most of my adult life as a reporter at WNYC and NPR. Now I’m working at @PressPassNYC to rebuild trust in media by helping the next generation. We give public schools the support & tools to launch student news sites.
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Beth Fertig
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· Nov 15
NYC Drama Teachers Meet Their Idol | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
Drama teachers from across New York City were thrilled to get a master class with Stephen Sondheim. But it was the Broadway legend who got emotional praising their work.
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I got to record Stephen Sondheim giving a rare class for high school English and theater teachers in 2014, when I worked for WNYC. It was thrilling. He got choked up when he told them teaching is “a sacred profession.”
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More from the bizarro world - in which this is the only type of person now guaranteed asylum by the President.
“He’s probably the only Afrikaner in immigration detention.”
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“He’s probably the only Afrikaner in immigration detention.”
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Trump Invited White South Africans to America. One Ended Up in Detention.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
More from the bizarro world - in which this is the only type of person now guaranteed asylum by the President.
“He’s probably the only Afrikaner in immigration detention.”
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“He’s probably the only Afrikaner in immigration detention.”
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Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
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December 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
(1/3) Bari Weiss isn’t acting alone. had a boss like her once. They were clearly appointed to be a disruptor. A wrecking ball. It takes a certain kind of person who lacks integrity to do the bidding of a horrible leader or owner with an agenda.
December 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
(1/3) Bari Weiss isn’t acting alone. had a boss like her once. They were clearly appointed to be a disruptor. A wrecking ball. It takes a certain kind of person who lacks integrity to do the bidding of a horrible leader or owner with an agenda.
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So Trump claimed he bombed ISIS in Nigeria-on Christmas Day, no less-because they were slaughtering Christians
An assertion which was refuted by officials in the region
Yet starting on January 1, he will suspend issuing any visas to Nigerian citizens-leaving them vulnerable to future attacks
An assertion which was refuted by officials in the region
Yet starting on January 1, he will suspend issuing any visas to Nigerian citizens-leaving them vulnerable to future attacks
December 26, 2025 at 5:38 AM
So Trump claimed he bombed ISIS in Nigeria-on Christmas Day, no less-because they were slaughtering Christians
An assertion which was refuted by officials in the region
Yet starting on January 1, he will suspend issuing any visas to Nigerian citizens-leaving them vulnerable to future attacks
An assertion which was refuted by officials in the region
Yet starting on January 1, he will suspend issuing any visas to Nigerian citizens-leaving them vulnerable to future attacks
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Found the CBS feedback form. Left a message about Bari www.cbs.com/showfeedback...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Found the CBS feedback form. Left a message about Bari www.cbs.com/showfeedback...
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As a Jew, it’s fun watching the administration post Christian nationalist messages while also saying they are doing everything they can to curb antisemitism.
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As a Jew, it’s fun watching the administration post Christian nationalist messages while also saying they are doing everything they can to curb antisemitism.
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What if we spent the $100,000 per person in America setting them up with housing assistance, healthcare, education, etc? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
December 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
What if we spent the $100,000 per person in America setting them up with housing assistance, healthcare, education, etc? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
This was very deep down in the story. Is Kavanaugh having second thoughts?
“In a footnote on Tuesday, Justice Kavanaugh wrote that ‘officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity.’”
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“In a footnote on Tuesday, Justice Kavanaugh wrote that ‘officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity.’”
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How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling
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December 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This was very deep down in the story. Is Kavanaugh having second thoughts?
“In a footnote on Tuesday, Justice Kavanaugh wrote that ‘officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity.’”
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“In a footnote on Tuesday, Justice Kavanaugh wrote that ‘officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity.’”
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This is $100,000 per migrant to send them to the Pacific nation instead of letting them work here. As a taxpayer, I’m angry. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
Palau Agrees to Take Up to 75 Migrants From the U.S.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This is $100,000 per migrant to send them to the Pacific nation instead of letting them work here. As a taxpayer, I’m angry. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
“People are teaching in offices, people are teaching in the hallway at some point because we just don’t have enough classrooms” - NYC is reducing class sizes, but schools do not have enough space.
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NYC teachers rave about smaller classes but struggle to find enough space
NYC educators say having smaller classes is “amazing,” but finding the space and funding to reach 100% compliance remains a giant puzzle.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“People are teaching in offices, people are teaching in the hallway at some point because we just don’t have enough classrooms” - NYC is reducing class sizes, but schools do not have enough space.
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Reminder that Bari Weiss held the 60 Minutes piece on migrant gulags with the suggestion that Stephen Miller (whose number she has) should comment. Maybe if 60 Minutes could just post this video alongside the story, it would meet Weiss's vaunted editorial standards.
White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller has spent years weaponizing hatred to become the mastermind of Trump’s crackdown on marginalized groups.
Zeteo traces his most hateful, strange, and downright cringey moments along the way.
Zeteo traces his most hateful, strange, and downright cringey moments along the way.
December 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Reminder that Bari Weiss held the 60 Minutes piece on migrant gulags with the suggestion that Stephen Miller (whose number she has) should comment. Maybe if 60 Minutes could just post this video alongside the story, it would meet Weiss's vaunted editorial standards.
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Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
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Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
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NEWS
Russell Brand has been charged with one additional count of rape and one additional count of sexual assault.
These charges are in addition to two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of oral rape.
Russell Brand has been charged with one additional count of rape and one additional count of sexual assault.
These charges are in addition to two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of oral rape.
December 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEWS
Russell Brand has been charged with one additional count of rape and one additional count of sexual assault.
These charges are in addition to two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of oral rape.
Russell Brand has been charged with one additional count of rape and one additional count of sexual assault.
These charges are in addition to two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of oral rape.
Kill this, Bari?
“Adams declined a request for an interview but held a news conference at City Hall last week to tout his legacy.” When a NYT reporter asked him about his record after, he said, “You know I’m not answering any questions from you,” and walked away.
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“Adams declined a request for an interview but held a news conference at City Hall last week to tout his legacy.” When a NYT reporter asked him about his record after, he said, “You know I’m not answering any questions from you,” and walked away.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Kill this, Bari?
“Adams declined a request for an interview but held a news conference at City Hall last week to tout his legacy.” When a NYT reporter asked him about his record after, he said, “You know I’m not answering any questions from you,” and walked away.
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“Adams declined a request for an interview but held a news conference at City Hall last week to tout his legacy.” When a NYT reporter asked him about his record after, he said, “You know I’m not answering any questions from you,” and walked away.
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The Viper times on the risks o energy drinks: "Overconsuming caffeine can also lead to dehydration. The FDA considers up to 400 mg per day safe for most healthy adults, but teens should limit intake to 100 mg or less per day."
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Energy Drinks Are Everywhere
Is it for enjoyment, to stay awake, or addiction? Energy drinks are known to give us a boost, especially after a bad night’s sleep or after playing a sport. However, many high school students drink se...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Viper times on the risks o energy drinks: "Overconsuming caffeine can also lead to dehydration. The FDA considers up to 400 mg per day safe for most healthy adults, but teens should limit intake to 100 mg or less per day."
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CNN covers the Epstein-Nassar letter about Trump
December 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
CNN covers the Epstein-Nassar letter about Trump
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DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
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The DOJ wants the public to know that while there may be some horrifying things pertaining to Donald Trump in the latest Epstein files release, none of it is true
December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The DOJ wants the public to know that while there may be some horrifying things pertaining to Donald Trump in the latest Epstein files release, none of it is true
Let’s all keep sharing why Bari Weiss & CBS’s owners tried to suppress: good reporting.
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From the Trumpvirus community on Reddit: 60 Minutes - Inside CECOT - Bootlegged episode not aired in USA
Explore this post and more from the Trumpvirus community
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December 23, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Let’s all keep sharing why Bari Weiss & CBS’s owners tried to suppress: good reporting.
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“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
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When police returned Reggie Williams’ wallet, an officer told him: Don’t do anything bad and keep your ID on you.
To Williams, the warning echoed a slavery-era requirement that free African Americans carry documents to prove they weren’t enslaved.
(Published Nov. with @mlk50.com)
To Williams, the warning echoed a slavery-era requirement that free African Americans carry documents to prove they weren’t enslaved.
(Published Nov. with @mlk50.com)
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
A pastor was pulled over for looking lost. A 72-year-old was marched out in his bathrobe due to mistaken identity. Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say the...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
When police returned Reggie Williams’ wallet, an officer told him: Don’t do anything bad and keep your ID on you.
To Williams, the warning echoed a slavery-era requirement that free African Americans carry documents to prove they weren’t enslaved.
(Published Nov. with @mlk50.com)
To Williams, the warning echoed a slavery-era requirement that free African Americans carry documents to prove they weren’t enslaved.
(Published Nov. with @mlk50.com)
If the NYT followed Bari Weiss’s new rule at CBS, this story would not be published because the White House didn’t comment.
“Mr. Baranes and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The New York Times.”
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“Mr. Baranes and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The New York Times.”
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White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom
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December 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
If the NYT followed Bari Weiss’s new rule at CBS, this story would not be published because the White House didn’t comment.
“Mr. Baranes and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The New York Times.”
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“Mr. Baranes and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The New York Times.”
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We started working with this school last year to create a student newspaper and they're just killing it! Check out the variety of interesting articles and the art design.
The Gateway Times at the Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology has a new issue. Congrats on so many fantastic articles including this one on what teens should know about ICE.
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ICE Enforcement and Community Concerns: Understanding Your Rights in New York City - The Gateway Times
December 15, 2025 - On December 7, 2025, a rally formed in Astoria, Queens, following the detention and separation of a 6-year-old boy and his father by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We started working with this school last year to create a student newspaper and they're just killing it! Check out the variety of interesting articles and the art design.
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If refusing to comment is enough to kill a story, then the government now has veto power over journalism.
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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CBS Pulled a “60 Minutes” Story Because the White House Refused to Comment — That’s a Veto on Journalism
Pulling a finished investigation because the administration refused to comment isn’t journalism. It’s submission.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If refusing to comment is enough to kill a story, then the government now has veto power over journalism.
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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