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mollyknight.bsky.social
what did Rob Manfred think was going to happen when he encouraged MLB to embrace gambling as a revenue stream?
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
We’re hiring!

Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.

Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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oliviamesser.bsky.social
Are you a social media manager who is passionate about the culture and lives of Texans?

Our incredible social media manager was recruited for an exciting, glossy new opportunity, which means ...we’re hiring!

Come work with us at @thebarbedwire.com 💕

www.journalismjobs.com/job-listing/...
JournalismJobs.com - Job Listing - Social Media Manager
JournalismJobs.com has journalism and media job listings with digital media, newspapers, tv stations, radio stations, magazines, nonprofits, and academia.
www.journalismjobs.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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rachelholliday.bsky.social
you've got to click around on this map, and the graphics here ... it's astounding. @haidee.bsky.social did such a great job with this:
Explore How Different New Yorkers Voted for Mayor
See how voters turned out for Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in every neighborhood in the city — and by income, housing and transit preference.
www.thecity.nyc
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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rachelholliday.bsky.social
whew, per the Board of Elections, we've hit 2M votes in New York City
NYC Board of Elections @BOENYC We officially hit TWO MILLION votes - first time since 1969! Polls are open until 9pm. If you are on line by 9pm, you will be allowed to vote
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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perryodontal.bsky.social
the password to the louvre surveillance server was "louvre"

www.thesocialpost.it/2025/11/02/f...
according to the liberation newspaper, documents dating back to a 2014 inspection by the French National Agency for the Security of Computer Systems reported a staggering detail: "the password of the louvre's video surveillance server was simply " louvre. "
November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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mollyknight.bsky.social
On the Blue Jays’ class toward Alex Vesia, who is away from the Dodgers while dealing with a family emergency right now:
11:31 •ll 5G+ E2 It was an incredible gesture by the Jays for a number of reasons. First, it showed a solidarity between all relief pitchers, who usually bounce around from team to team just trying to stick somewhere. And second, it was a simple act of decency and caring about others in an American era where those two things are seen as weaknesses. Our country has treated Canada like garbage this year, and we don't deserve this grace shown back in return. Athletes are often in the news for acting like buffoons. What the Jays did last night *to support their opponent during the World Series (!!!)* was extraordinary, and I wanted to mention it off the top so it didn't get lost in the shuffle. What a classy team. Kindness is free.
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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bradlander.bsky.social
My last Halloween as a Controller.

Time for a (Nintendo) Switch.
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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castawayfarm.bsky.social
Feeding America has a page where you can input your zip code and it'll show you all of the food banks near you overlaid on a map. If you need it, it's there. If you don't need it, think about donating money if you have it and your time if you don't.

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Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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capolicylab.bsky.social
The California Policy Lab is hiring a Researcher/Senior Researcher, focused on health & safety net in California: capolicylab.org/careers/rese...
Sign says "We're HIRING"
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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conradhackett.bsky.social
Please repost:

We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.

pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
The writer/editor is a position within the Center’s Religion research team, which seeks to promote a deeper understanding of religion and spirituality. The Religion research team conducts surveys, demographic analyses and other social science research in the United States and around the world, studying people’s religious beliefs and practices as well as their views on related issues, including religion’s role in public life. The ideal candidate will have a strong data journalism mindset, with the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear and engaging narratives that are nonpartisan and non-advocacy. This position will be embedded within the Religion research team, where the writer/editor will work collaboratively to shape the team’s research agenda, including identifying key research questions; contributing to survey development; and synthesizing findings into accessible and compelling storylines. The writer/editor will also evaluate drafts of research reports to determine whether there are shortcomings in the analysis; edit, rewrite and reorganize drafts as necessary to improve flow and clarity; and work with researchers and designers to create appropriate charts and tables. In addition, the writer/editor will provide guidance and training to the Religion team’s researchers and serve as a writing resource. Following the release of reports, the writer/editor may help disseminate research to the public through the Center’s social media channels, videos, newsletters, and virtual or in-person gatherings, always adhering to the Center’s independent, nonpartisan, non-advocacy stance. 
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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chrisbennettedu.bsky.social
Research firms continue to shed talented staff—even after the far-reaching cuts earlier this year. Just this week, there have been announcements of significant layoffs at RAND and Mathematica.
LinkedIn post from Paul Decker (President and CEO, Mathematica) in late October 2025 A Difficult Update Regretfully, ongoing disruption in the federal policy environment has continued to affect our work, and we need to initiate another round of staff reductions at Mathematica this week. The colleagues affected are exceptionally talented and dedicated professionals who've made lasting contributions to our mission, and we are sorry to lose them. Any of these individuals would be an asset to an organization lucky enough to hire them. If your organization is hiring, we'd be glad to connect you with them or share recommendations. Please reach out to Mathematica if we can help make introductions or offer support. LinkedIn update from RAND in late October 2025 RAND We have some news to share with those who follow RAND and value our mission. Today we made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce by 11 percent, returning RAND to its size of a few years ago. This shift aligns our resources with changes in the broader research environment. We want everyone to know that our departing colleagues are skilled, dedicated professionals who have made lasting contributions to RAND's mission. We're proud to have worked with them and will do all we can to support them as they move forward. They will always be part of the RAND story. Even through times of change, RAND remains as focused as ever on our mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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williamfleitch.bsky.social
September 2021! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Sports Gambling Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Betting on Tom Brady’s next completion may sound like harmless fun. But it’s not.
www.theatlantic.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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edweek.org
What Should Research at the Ed. Dept. Look Like? The Field Weighs In: The agency requested input on the Institute of Education Sciences' future. More than 400 comments came in.
What Should Research at the Ed. Dept. Look Like? The Field Weighs In
The agency requested input on the Institute of Education Sciences' future. More than 400 comments came in.
www.edweek.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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aclu-dc.bsky.social
Starting this week, Capital Area Food Bank is providing free food assistance to furloughed federal workers & contractors struggling to make ends meet because of the government shutdown. Simply show your government work I.D. & stock up on shelf-stable items & fresh produce.
A graphic with a light orange background and blue text that reads: "Where and when to pick up food: Tuesdays 12pm — 2 pm No Limits Outreach Ministries 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785 Wednesdays 10 am — 11:30 am So What Else 6116 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 Fridays 11 am — 1 pm United Community 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22306 11 am — 1:30 pm Urban Outreach 5343 C St SE, D.C. 20019 Saturdays 1pm — 2:30 pm LindaBen Foundation 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, Maryland 20705" The ACLU-DC logo is in the bottom right corner
October 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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wafflecut.bsky.social
Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ***************** Investigation of: LOSS OF THE SUBMARINE TITAN IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN ON JUNE 18, 2023 * * * * * * Accident No.: *********** * * * * * * Interview of: Co-designer/Pilot Deepsea Challenger DCA23FM036 via Microsoft Teams Friday, July 26, 2024 INTERVIEW OF 10 BY LCDR 11 Q. So how did you get yourself started into submersible 12 operations? 13 A. Well, I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic. When I 14 set down the path to make that film, the first thing that I did 15 was arrange to be introduced to the head of the submersible 16 program at the P.P. Shirshov Institute in Moscow, a guy named 17| Professor I. I did that through a mutual friend 18 of ours, a guy named , who is one of the preeminent underwater cinematographers in the world. And had been on a 20 submersible expedition out to Titanic the previous year with the 21 Russians. And that was organized by a Canadian company that was 22 doing an IMAX film which was released under the title Titanica.
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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aaronsojourner.org
Opportunity to work at the intersection of social science research, social impact, and philanthropy with The Constellation Fund.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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aeraedresearch.bsky.social
@usedgov.bsky.social has issued a request for public feedback on redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences and how it can modernize its programs, processes, and priorities. The public comment period is open through October 15. View the request here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Request for Information; Feedback on Redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 established the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as the research, evaluation, and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education. IES is responsible ...
www.federalregister.gov
October 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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jessicacalarco.com
Amidst the shutdown and the continued attacks on institutions, individuals, and communities, it's important that we document human toll.

To that end, here's a chance to share anonymously how you and your loved ones are faring in the wake of rapid social and policy change.

tinyurl.com/thehumantoll
The Human Toll The US is undergoing rapid social, economic, and policy change. If you've been impacted, we want to hear your story! To participate, visit: https://tinyurl.com/thehumantoll Study sponsored under University of Wisconsin-Madison IRB Protocol #2025-1096. PI: Dr. Jessica Calarco Participants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the US [image of a person with their face in their hands]
October 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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capolicylab.bsky.social
Please share with your networks: The California Policy Lab is hiring a policy director to amplify our policy impact in Sacramento. We're looking for a seasoned policy professional with deep experience in California state government. First review date is Oct. 10th: capolicylab.org/careers/poli...
September 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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robertkelchen.com
In just over two weeks, my department starts reviewing applications for two faculty positions.

Assistant professor of higher education: apply.interfolio.com/172680

Associate/full professor of education policy: apply.interfolio.com/172632

Please share with other top-notch scholars and people!
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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gendergoblinhelen.bsky.social
'out of the three mass shootings today'
ourearthaffairs.bsky.social Our Earth Affairs @ourearthaffairs.bsky.social · Sep 28
Iraq War veteran Thomas Sanford has been identified as the gunman who attacked Grand Blanc Mormon church, killing 2 people and setting it ablaze. Out of the three mass shootings today, two of them have been carried out by Iraq war veterans.
September 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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thecity.nyc
NEW: After weeks of fervent denials, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the mayoral race.
Eric Adams Drops Out of Race for Mayor, Refuses to Endorse Other Candidates
Lagging badly in polls, the mayor confirmed in a video that he's suspending his campaign after weeks of denying he was considering an exit.
www.thecity.nyc
September 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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thecity.nyc
From the archives: Our guide on how to get unemployment in New York.
How to Get Unemployment Benefits in NYC
If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP.
buff.ly
September 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM