Melissa D. Hellman
@hellmanmd.bsky.social
Omnivore. Editor. Cat person. Ice hockey. Gymnastics. Knitting. Cookbooks. Dessert and baking. Science. She/her. I post only for myself.
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CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs under new leader Bari Weiss. All of them are women.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs. All of them are women
EXCLUSIVE: Multiple sources told The Independent that senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta was added to the layoff list following a last-minute change by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs under new leader Bari Weiss. All of them are women.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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Hey!
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hey!
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
It’s here, complete with proof that I got a first printing! @kateatherley.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It’s here, complete with proof that I got a first printing! @kateatherley.bsky.social
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Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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Being loud about this is how we support and protect women’s sports.
My reporting also confirmed that the WNBA tried to silence fan support for the players’ CBA negotiations at the WNBA Finals—having Mandalay Bay security threaten to ban fans & organizers who were handing out “Pay Them What You Owe Them” signs at Game 1.
NEW: I spoke to fans & labor organizers about how WNBA fan solidarity could be a key part of the CBA negotiations—& why women's sports fans are uniquely positioned to support a work stoppage, should one be on the table.
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Being loud about this is how we support and protect women’s sports.
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This should not be a controversial statement but if it’s Hitler (D) versus Trump (R) you vote third party and I DO NOT FUCKING CARE what you say about chances and throwing your vote away, you do not cast a vote for either of them.
October 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This should not be a controversial statement but if it’s Hitler (D) versus Trump (R) you vote third party and I DO NOT FUCKING CARE what you say about chances and throwing your vote away, you do not cast a vote for either of them.
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Everybody was distracted with Epstein and Trump tore down the White House.
October 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Everybody was distracted with Epstein and Trump tore down the White House.
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Feeling helpless? Here are 4 things you can do:
1️⃣Vote in Nov 4 local elections. Early voting is now
2️⃣Call elected and tell them to hold the line. Negotiate a win with ACA subsidies
3️⃣Bookmark www.nokings.org/next for wkly calls to action. Build the muscle of collective action
4️⃣Spread the the word
1️⃣Vote in Nov 4 local elections. Early voting is now
2️⃣Call elected and tell them to hold the line. Negotiate a win with ACA subsidies
3️⃣Bookmark www.nokings.org/next for wkly calls to action. Build the muscle of collective action
4️⃣Spread the the word
What's Next? — No Kings
The fight doesn’t end here. No Kings was a beginning — a reminder that power belongs to the people, not to those who would rule over us. The work now is to stay ready, stay connected, and keep fightin...
www.nokings.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Feeling helpless? Here are 4 things you can do:
1️⃣Vote in Nov 4 local elections. Early voting is now
2️⃣Call elected and tell them to hold the line. Negotiate a win with ACA subsidies
3️⃣Bookmark www.nokings.org/next for wkly calls to action. Build the muscle of collective action
4️⃣Spread the the word
1️⃣Vote in Nov 4 local elections. Early voting is now
2️⃣Call elected and tell them to hold the line. Negotiate a win with ACA subsidies
3️⃣Bookmark www.nokings.org/next for wkly calls to action. Build the muscle of collective action
4️⃣Spread the the word
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pleased to announce that there seems to be a passive-aggressive conflict roiling the august pages of Cooks Illustrated, Fall Harvest recipes edition. allow me to explain:
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
pleased to announce that there seems to be a passive-aggressive conflict roiling the august pages of Cooks Illustrated, Fall Harvest recipes edition. allow me to explain:
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the most popular smartphone maker in history literally had to stop using "AI" because it would constantly just make things up and had zero contextual "understanding" of what it was doing
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
the most popular smartphone maker in history literally had to stop using "AI" because it would constantly just make things up and had zero contextual "understanding" of what it was doing
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An OpenAI executive said GPT-5 found solutions to 10 "previously unsolved" math problems when in reality all it did was find online references to places where people had already solved them
techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/o...
techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/o...
OpenAI’s ‘embarrassing’ math | TechCrunch
No, GPT-5 did not solve a bunch of previously unsolved math problems.
techcrunch.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
An OpenAI executive said GPT-5 found solutions to 10 "previously unsolved" math problems when in reality all it did was find online references to places where people had already solved them
techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/o...
techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/o...
@sbregman87.bsky.social I listened to the Jakarta Worlds preview podcast from Olympics.com and was a bit surprised there was no mention of the Israeli athletes being denied visas. Any reason why, since that’s a major storyline of Worlds, especially with respect to men’s floor?
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October 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@sbregman87.bsky.social I listened to the Jakarta Worlds preview podcast from Olympics.com and was a bit surprised there was no mention of the Israeli athletes being denied visas. Any reason why, since that’s a major storyline of Worlds, especially with respect to men’s floor?
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“i have always been a shitty person i was just more careful not to leave evidence behind”
-the vice president
-the vice president
JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“i have always been a shitty person i was just more careful not to leave evidence behind”
-the vice president
-the vice president
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“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
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Looking for one thing you can do right now to help protect the right to vote? It will only take a few minutes, and you can share it with all of your friends. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-thing-yo...
A Thing You Can Do Right Now To Help Protect The Right To Vote
The U.S.
joycevance.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Looking for one thing you can do right now to help protect the right to vote? It will only take a few minutes, and you can share it with all of your friends. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-thing-yo...
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ After last night’s firing of CDC staff (exact numbers being determined), we want to remind folks that joy is an act of resistance.
Happy Atlanta pride 🌈 🏳️⚧️ ❤️ 🏳️🌈
Happy Atlanta pride 🌈 🏳️⚧️ ❤️ 🏳️🌈
October 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ After last night’s firing of CDC staff (exact numbers being determined), we want to remind folks that joy is an act of resistance.
Happy Atlanta pride 🌈 🏳️⚧️ ❤️ 🏳️🌈
Happy Atlanta pride 🌈 🏳️⚧️ ❤️ 🏳️🌈
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On World Mental Health Day, I'm thinking of everyone who is struggling right now.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
October 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On World Mental Health Day, I'm thinking of everyone who is struggling right now.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
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Stephen Miller was in my college cohort and I regret not bullying him to my full potential.
This dude threw a 2 year tantrum over being asked to sign a thank you card for the dorm housekeeping staff.
This dude threw a 2 year tantrum over being asked to sign a thank you card for the dorm housekeeping staff.
stephen miller was not bullied nearly enough in high school
October 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Stephen Miller was in my college cohort and I regret not bullying him to my full potential.
This dude threw a 2 year tantrum over being asked to sign a thank you card for the dorm housekeeping staff.
This dude threw a 2 year tantrum over being asked to sign a thank you card for the dorm housekeeping staff.
Here’s to the memory of Marian Burros, of plum torte fame. Her memory will be a blessing when I make one next week. Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/d...
Marian Burros, 92, Dies; Food Writer Famed for Her Plum Torte and More
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Here’s to the memory of Marian Burros, of plum torte fame. Her memory will be a blessing when I make one next week. Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/d...
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Anyone who signs this pledge is not a journalist.
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
www.npr.org
September 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Anyone who signs this pledge is not a journalist.
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“There is no comparable requirement for boys to confirm their gender,” said another parent. “Once again, the onus is placed on girls to be monitored and regulated, reinforcing the idea that female athletes are the ones who need to be verified.”
Fewer girls are playing sports after govt erected barriers for girls to play sports.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Early dropoff in girls' school sports linked to new gender confirmation forms
Province's new requirements are already having impacts on girls' sports in junior high
edmontonjournal.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“There is no comparable requirement for boys to confirm their gender,” said another parent. “Once again, the onus is placed on girls to be monitored and regulated, reinforcing the idea that female athletes are the ones who need to be verified.”
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And here’s his tweet from - few years ago.
September 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
And here’s his tweet from - few years ago.