Jenny Splitter
@jennysplitter.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief of @sentientmedia.org, the only nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet reporting on factory farms and alternatives to the status quo. Tips to sentientmediatips@proton.me
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Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey
Three charts reveal details of the 351 workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders.
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Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey in Three Charts: sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
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It was the evening before Thanksgiving...and EPA dropped a final rule granting oil & gas companies more than a year to comply with some Biden-era mandates to replace leaky equipment & routinely monitor for escaped methane.
Story w/gift link @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story w/gift link @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New EPA Rule Gives Oil, Gas Firms More Time to Fix Equipment Leaking Methane
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday finalized a rule granting oil and gas operators more than a year in additional time to comply with mandates set by former President Joe Biden to replac...
www.bloomberg.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
It was the evening before Thanksgiving...and EPA dropped a final rule granting oil & gas companies more than a year to comply with some Biden-era mandates to replace leaky equipment & routinely monitor for escaped methane.
Story w/gift link @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story w/gift link @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Bluesky ain't just the best place to *consume* articles... this site also (nearly single-handedly) revived traffic-driving connection between news publishers and social media
yet another reason why folks flocked over here.
yet another reason why folks flocked over here.
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Bluesky ain't just the best place to *consume* articles... this site also (nearly single-handedly) revived traffic-driving connection between news publishers and social media
yet another reason why folks flocked over here.
yet another reason why folks flocked over here.
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Thinking of the dangerous conditions poultry workers face to feed America: sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey
Three charts reveal details of the 351 workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders.
sentientmedia.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thinking of the dangerous conditions poultry workers face to feed America: sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
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When the 43-day shutdown halted SNAP benefits for millions, the demand for emergency food in New York surged. This 40-year-old organization stepped up — rescuing surplus food that would have gone to waste and expanding distributions to fill the gap.
NEW in Floodlight and @SentientMedia.Org:
NEW in Floodlight and @SentientMedia.Org:
How New York City’s largest food rescue organization stepped up during the SNAP crisis
City Harvest’s food rescue efforts are a win for both climate and food insecurity
floodlightnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When the 43-day shutdown halted SNAP benefits for millions, the demand for emergency food in New York surged. This 40-year-old organization stepped up — rescuing surplus food that would have gone to waste and expanding distributions to fill the gap.
NEW in Floodlight and @SentientMedia.Org:
NEW in Floodlight and @SentientMedia.Org:
Great reporting from @thexylom.com:
A growing body of studies shows that, whether in developed or emerging economies, increased connectivity improves crop productivity and food security. In other words, access to connectivity can make — or break — sustainable agriculture.
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
The Taliban's Internet Blackouts Are Devastating Afghan Farmers
When the Afghan government shut down all communication channels for two days due to political reasons, farmers were unable to contact buyers and transporters, resulting in significant losses.
www.thexylom.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Great reporting from @thexylom.com:
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Turkey industry workers make around $18 per hour, at great risk to their health.
@miriamquick.bsky.social & I looked at the 351 injuries - from severed fingers to injured corneas - suffered by the workers who produce the turkey many will enjoy in the coming days
sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
@miriamquick.bsky.social & I looked at the 351 injuries - from severed fingers to injured corneas - suffered by the workers who produce the turkey many will enjoy in the coming days
sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey
Three charts reveal details of the 351 workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders.
sentientmedia.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Turkey industry workers make around $18 per hour, at great risk to their health.
@miriamquick.bsky.social & I looked at the 351 injuries - from severed fingers to injured corneas - suffered by the workers who produce the turkey many will enjoy in the coming days
sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
@miriamquick.bsky.social & I looked at the 351 injuries - from severed fingers to injured corneas - suffered by the workers who produce the turkey many will enjoy in the coming days
sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
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Fundraisers collecting for Palestinian civilians in Gaza are seeing a “catastrophic” drop-off in donations since the ceasefire was announced in October.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Fundraisers warn of ‘catastrophic’ drop in donations to Gaza since ceasefire
‘The world thinks Palestinians don’t need help any more,’ aid organiser says, despite desperate need as winter nears
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fundraisers collecting for Palestinian civilians in Gaza are seeing a “catastrophic” drop-off in donations since the ceasefire was announced in October.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey in Three Charts: sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey
Three charts reveal details of the 351 workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders.
sentientmedia.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey in Three Charts: sentientmedia.org/the-hidden-c...
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Why is there soy in everything from meatballs to chicken nuggets to froot loops? sentientmedia.org/why-is-soy-i... from @jesslsr.bsky.social
Why Is There Soy in Practically Everything?
If you’re avoiding tofu and soy milk, you’re still probably eating more soy than you think.
sentientmedia.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Why is there soy in everything from meatballs to chicken nuggets to froot loops? sentientmedia.org/why-is-soy-i... from @jesslsr.bsky.social
How about how does it feel to have helped destroy scientific institutions in the U.S.?
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
How about how does it feel to have helped destroy scientific institutions in the U.S.?
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Mutations in #H3N2 #flu viruses have some experts worried we're facing a second bad #influenza season. The new variant, subclade K, may be able to escape antibodies generated by previous infections or this year's flu shot. But some experts are hedging their bets. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
Is a bad flu season on the way? Experts see reason to be anxious
There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one.
www.statnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Mutations in #H3N2 #flu viruses have some experts worried we're facing a second bad #influenza season. The new variant, subclade K, may be able to escape antibodies generated by previous infections or this year's flu shot. But some experts are hedging their bets. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
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Major Republican pollster warns that digging in on anti-Nazism will fracture their coalition
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Major Republican pollster warns that digging in on anti-Nazism will fracture their coalition
I appreciate this piece including some limitations & criticisms. But best case scenario for feed additives is that they are one component of climate action re: food sector. We still have to talk about eating less beef, something that's often left out of reporting. www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...
Could an early diet of seaweed produce climate-friendlier beef?
A UC Davis study shows promising results.
www.marketplace.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I appreciate this piece including some limitations & criticisms. But best case scenario for feed additives is that they are one component of climate action re: food sector. We still have to talk about eating less beef, something that's often left out of reporting. www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...
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Had a great time chatting with @phoebebovy.bsky.social about Mamdani, the left, antisemitism, and all other things Jewishly angled. Check it out here:
Excellent ep (if I may say so myself) of The Jewish Angle @thecjn.bsky.social featuring @joshyunis.bsky.social thecjn.ca/opinion/jewi...
Jewish leftists understand how anti-Zionism can lead to antisemitism. Zohran Mamdani may not
Josh Yunis expands on his essay, 'The Mamdani Sting'.
thecjn.ca
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Had a great time chatting with @phoebebovy.bsky.social about Mamdani, the left, antisemitism, and all other things Jewishly angled. Check it out here:
Me on this website hiding my interest in the Nuzzi-Lizza content I'm definitely not not consuming
a man wearing sunglasses and a scarf is taking a picture of himself
Alt: a person wearing sunglasses and a scarf is in disguise
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Me on this website hiding my interest in the Nuzzi-Lizza content I'm definitely not not consuming
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Links:
Palantir: sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
Tyson's Covid deaths lawsuits: talkbusiness.net/2025/05/iowa...
Tyson's role in executive order: michiganadvance.com/2024/12/28/u...
Palantir: sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
Tyson's Covid deaths lawsuits: talkbusiness.net/2025/05/iowa...
Tyson's role in executive order: michiganadvance.com/2024/12/28/u...
How America’s Largest Meat Company Leverages Palantir's Surveillance Tech
Palantir’s controversial software platform is capable of integrating vast amounts of data — but at what risk?
sentientmedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Links:
Palantir: sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
Tyson's Covid deaths lawsuits: talkbusiness.net/2025/05/iowa...
Tyson's role in executive order: michiganadvance.com/2024/12/28/u...
Palantir: sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
Tyson's Covid deaths lawsuits: talkbusiness.net/2025/05/iowa...
Tyson's role in executive order: michiganadvance.com/2024/12/28/u...
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A Congressional Select Subcommittee report (2022) found that Tyson’s legal department drafted the executive order Trump signed forcing meatpacking plants to stay open as Covid raged through plants.
Tyson claimed in court it was shielded from responsibility for the deaths by the executive order.
Tyson claimed in court it was shielded from responsibility for the deaths by the executive order.
During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A Congressional Select Subcommittee report (2022) found that Tyson’s legal department drafted the executive order Trump signed forcing meatpacking plants to stay open as Covid raged through plants.
Tyson claimed in court it was shielded from responsibility for the deaths by the executive order.
Tyson claimed in court it was shielded from responsibility for the deaths by the executive order.
Tyson Foods has used Palantir's technology since the early days of the pandemic to protect its supply chain. The technology predicted infections with a chilling level of accuracy, yet Tyson didn't use it to protect workers but instead lobbied to reopen plants. sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
How America’s Largest Meat Company Leverages Palantir's Surveillance Tech
Palantir’s controversial software platform is capable of integrating vast amounts of data — but at what risk?
sentientmedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Tyson Foods has used Palantir's technology since the early days of the pandemic to protect its supply chain. The technology predicted infections with a chilling level of accuracy, yet Tyson didn't use it to protect workers but instead lobbied to reopen plants. sentientmedia.org/tyson-foods-...
Me: ugh, so sick of social media and —
OMG THIS CAT IS EVERYTHING LET ME STARE FOR HOURS
OMG THIS CAT IS EVERYTHING LET ME STARE FOR HOURS
I'm just a little catto wishing you the bestest #CatsNoirFriday possible. Share your kindness today if you can. Seriously lacking in this world & needed by so many. Love you all. Family sends hugs 🍂🧡🍂
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Me: ugh, so sick of social media and —
OMG THIS CAT IS EVERYTHING LET ME STARE FOR HOURS
OMG THIS CAT IS EVERYTHING LET ME STARE FOR HOURS
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During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
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Most buyers sourcing squid from Chinese vessels accused of crew abuse and deaths are based in North America — nearly half in the U.S. and one-third in Canada, according to a September report by the London-based nonprofit @ejfoundation.org.
(via @gaeacabico.bsky.social for @sentientmedia.org)
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Your Squid May Be Harvested By Chinese Vessels With Forced Labor
Officers on fishing vessels often subject workers to physical violence, intimidation and fraud. Most of the crew members interviewed by the Environmental Justice Foundation reported being trapped in…
www.thexylom.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Most buyers sourcing squid from Chinese vessels accused of crew abuse and deaths are based in North America — nearly half in the U.S. and one-third in Canada, according to a September report by the London-based nonprofit @ejfoundation.org.
(via @gaeacabico.bsky.social for @sentientmedia.org)
(via @gaeacabico.bsky.social for @sentientmedia.org)
Iowa ag news!
EXCLUSIVE: Former University of Iowa professor Chris Jones has announced an exploratory committee for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, a major step toward running for office. @ninaelkadi.com reports:
EXCLUSIVE: Clean Water Advocate Chris Jones Takes Step Toward Iowa Agriculture Secretary Run
“I think we need to rethink agriculture,” the professor-turned-advocate tells Sentient.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Iowa ag news!
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A little piece of good news. There will have to be more like this: institutions of civil society, academia, and expertise separating from the state.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Dismantled by DOGE, a Foreign Policy Center Finds New Life
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A little piece of good news. There will have to be more like this: institutions of civil society, academia, and expertise separating from the state.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Water pollution has become a bad habit for hundreds of Iowa-based ag companies, including some that boast about being "innovative" and "sustainable."
Iowa food companies routinely violate water pollution permits and rarely face penalties - Little Village
Deb El Food Products LLC is one of hundreds of Iowa-based companies cited for violating its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in 2025. Of these, 38 were food […]
littlevillagemag.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Water pollution has become a bad habit for hundreds of Iowa-based ag companies, including some that boast about being "innovative" and "sustainable."
