Marie Holmes
@marieholmes.bsky.social
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Marie Holmes
@marieholmes.bsky.social
· Feb 25
I Made A Secret Promise To My Friend In College. 20 Years Later, I Finally Revealed It To Her.
"We can’t set right all of life’s injustices — but sometimes we have the power to overturn one bad thing."
www.huffpost.com
For my final piece at HuffPost, I had the opportunity to write about donating a kidney to my friend. www.huffpost.com/entry/kidney...
Lounging on a chaise at my NYC public pool ($0 entry), reading my NYPL book (a new release, $0, no late fees ever charged) surrounded by the well-kept leafy green of an NYC park ($0), I pause to ponder how a modest increase in public services could pose a threat to our city.
July 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Lounging on a chaise at my NYC public pool ($0 entry), reading my NYPL book (a new release, $0, no late fees ever charged) surrounded by the well-kept leafy green of an NYC park ($0), I pause to ponder how a modest increase in public services could pose a threat to our city.
Let’s do this NYC! Rank 5. Don’t rank Cuomo.
June 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Let’s do this NYC! Rank 5. Don’t rank Cuomo.
Still looking for teachers to talk about crafting assignments in the age of AI. Promise to keep it brief and painless! Message me here or email marielizabeth@gmail.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Still looking for teachers to talk about crafting assignments in the age of AI. Promise to keep it brief and painless! Message me here or email marielizabeth@gmail.com
Teachers! You're off for the summer, finally. Happen to feel like talking to a journalist about what your experience with kids using AI was like this year? I'd love to ask you a few questions about assessments. You can message me here or email marielizabeth@gmail.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Teachers! You're off for the summer, finally. Happen to feel like talking to a journalist about what your experience with kids using AI was like this year? I'd love to ask you a few questions about assessments. You can message me here or email marielizabeth@gmail.com
This is a terrifying, compelling read. What does that mean? amandaguinzburg.substack.com/p/diabolus-e...
Diabolus Ex Machina
This Is Not An Essay
amandaguinzburg.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is a terrifying, compelling read. What does that mean? amandaguinzburg.substack.com/p/diabolus-e...
In the 9th grade, our Catholic girl's school teacher told us that one of the reasons the Church opposed birth control was that it was "putting a foreign object in your body." I raised my hand and asked, "Isn't a penis a foreign object?" 19thnews.org/2025/05/birt...
A new generation of birth control skeptics leans right
More young women are embracing fertility tracking methods long popular among Catholics, looking to influencers, questioning doctors — and finding a home in MAGA.
19thnews.org
May 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In the 9th grade, our Catholic girl's school teacher told us that one of the reasons the Church opposed birth control was that it was "putting a foreign object in your body." I raised my hand and asked, "Isn't a penis a foreign object?" 19thnews.org/2025/05/birt...
So, they're against birthright citizenship but in favor of more (white) babies? Not exactly a challenge to read between the lines and see the eugenics here.
April 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
So, they're against birthright citizenship but in favor of more (white) babies? Not exactly a challenge to read between the lines and see the eugenics here.
Preimplantation genetic testing may not be the holy grail of IVF that patients are being sold. www.truthdig.com/articles/pri...
Pricey IVF Test May Be Selling False Hope - Truthdig
A series of class-action lawsuits are challenging a popular IVF genetic test that many say is worthless.
www.truthdig.com
March 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Preimplantation genetic testing may not be the holy grail of IVF that patients are being sold. www.truthdig.com/articles/pri...
For my final piece at HuffPost, I had the opportunity to write about donating a kidney to my friend. www.huffpost.com/entry/kidney...
I Made A Secret Promise To My Friend In College. 20 Years Later, I Finally Revealed It To Her.
"We can’t set right all of life’s injustices — but sometimes we have the power to overturn one bad thing."
www.huffpost.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
For my final piece at HuffPost, I had the opportunity to write about donating a kidney to my friend. www.huffpost.com/entry/kidney...
This is some Ciudad Trujillo-type, dictator-level nonsense.
February 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This is some Ciudad Trujillo-type, dictator-level nonsense.
Reposted by Marie Holmes
Yesterday, I was laid off after 10 years at HuffPost. I’m obviously gutted. But once I take a breath, I’ll be open to jobs & freelance work, both in journalism and outside of it, given the state of our industry.
To get in touch:
bymarinafang@gmail.com
Signal: marinafang.72
To get in touch:
bymarinafang@gmail.com
Signal: marinafang.72
February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Yesterday, I was laid off after 10 years at HuffPost. I’m obviously gutted. But once I take a breath, I’ll be open to jobs & freelance work, both in journalism and outside of it, given the state of our industry.
To get in touch:
bymarinafang@gmail.com
Signal: marinafang.72
To get in touch:
bymarinafang@gmail.com
Signal: marinafang.72
Heartbroken to be among the HuffPost layoffs. It was a dream job, and I'm grateful for the 2.5 years I had there.
Now is the moment to give your support to the news organizations and independent journalists that you trust.
Please send any leads re: work to marielizabeth@gmail.com.
Now is the moment to give your support to the news organizations and independent journalists that you trust.
Please send any leads re: work to marielizabeth@gmail.com.
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Heartbroken to be among the HuffPost layoffs. It was a dream job, and I'm grateful for the 2.5 years I had there.
Now is the moment to give your support to the news organizations and independent journalists that you trust.
Please send any leads re: work to marielizabeth@gmail.com.
Now is the moment to give your support to the news organizations and independent journalists that you trust.
Please send any leads re: work to marielizabeth@gmail.com.
Reposted by Marie Holmes
Statement from NCAA president Charlie Baker on Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Says the NCAA will move quickly to align with the EO.
Says the NCAA will move quickly to align with the EO.
February 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Statement from NCAA president Charlie Baker on Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Says the NCAA will move quickly to align with the EO.
Says the NCAA will move quickly to align with the EO.
Do you know which apps your kids are on? www.huffpost.com/entry/tweens...
Their Parents May Not Know It, But Most 11- And 12-Year-Olds Are On TikTok
Parental controls aren't foolproof, but there are other effective measures families can take.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Do you know which apps your kids are on? www.huffpost.com/entry/tweens...
Guess what there's still time for: a flu shot! www.huffpost.com/entry/flu-ch...
Whole School Districts Are Closing Because Of The Flu — Here's What Parents Need To Know
These are the symptoms of flu to look out for in children.
www.huffpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Guess what there's still time for: a flu shot! www.huffpost.com/entry/flu-ch...
Do we need to change the way we talk about ADHD?
www.huffpost.com/entry/adhd-c...
www.huffpost.com/entry/adhd-c...
If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?
Some experts argue that we should think of ADHD as a spectrum of behaviors rather than a condition you either have or don't have.
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do we need to change the way we talk about ADHD?
www.huffpost.com/entry/adhd-c...
www.huffpost.com/entry/adhd-c...
Yes, politicians' language has an impact. But so does parents'. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
How To Talk To Kids About Trump's Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Yes, politicians' language has an impact. But so does parents'.
www.huffpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Yes, politicians' language has an impact. But so does parents'. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
While every family is unique, parents tend to favor the same kid. www.huffpost.com/entry/parent...
These Are The Children That Parents Tend To Favor
While the dynamics of every family are different, there seems to be a pattern when it comes to favoritism.
www.huffpost.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
While every family is unique, parents tend to favor the same kid. www.huffpost.com/entry/parent...
Looking for a healthy new habit to kick off the new year? www.huffpost.com/entry/reason...
This Italian Evening Ritual Has Major Health Benefits. Here's Why You Should Try It.
The "passaggiata" is a simple tradition with a multitude of benefits for your well-being.
www.huffpost.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Looking for a healthy new habit to kick off the new year? www.huffpost.com/entry/reason...
Motivations for getting a vasectomy are shifting. www.huffpost.com/entry/men-va...
Who Is Getting A Vasectomy? The Typical Patient May Look Different Than You'd Expect.
"It was a no-brainer for me."
www.huffpost.com
January 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Motivations for getting a vasectomy are shifting. www.huffpost.com/entry/men-va...
The AAP now recommends weight loss drugs for kids as young as 12. Does that mean parents should let kids take them? www.huffpost.com/entry/parent...
Should I Let My Child Take Ozempic?
A new generation of weight loss drugs has helped some people lose significant amounts of weight and improve their health. Does that mean we should let children take them, too?
www.huffpost.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The AAP now recommends weight loss drugs for kids as young as 12. Does that mean parents should let kids take them? www.huffpost.com/entry/parent...
Looking to speak with people who have had vasectomies. What triggered you to schedule the procedure at that point in time? Anonymous ok. DMs open or email marie.holmes@huffpost.com #journorequest
January 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Looking to speak with people who have had vasectomies. What triggered you to schedule the procedure at that point in time? Anonymous ok. DMs open or email marie.holmes@huffpost.com #journorequest
Has you child/teen taken a weight loss medication such as Wegovy or Ozempic? I'm looking to speak with families about their experiences. Anonymous ok. DMs open or email marie.holmes@huffpost.com #journorequest
January 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Has you child/teen taken a weight loss medication such as Wegovy or Ozempic? I'm looking to speak with families about their experiences. Anonymous ok. DMs open or email marie.holmes@huffpost.com #journorequest
Is there a way around the algorithm for kids to access content?
www.huffpost.com/entry/audio-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/audio-...
Are Audio Players The Answer To Keeping Kids Off Screens?
There might be a way for kids to access quality audio content without succumbing to the algorithm.
www.huffpost.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Is there a way around the algorithm for kids to access content?
www.huffpost.com/entry/audio-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/audio-...
"A lot of patients want to be told they have ‘x years left to get pregnant’ but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way."
www.huffpost.com/entry/what-s...
www.huffpost.com/entry/what-s...
7 Things You Should Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs
The technology can preserve your ability to conceive, but outcomes vary based on a number of factors.
www.huffpost.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"A lot of patients want to be told they have ‘x years left to get pregnant’ but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way."
www.huffpost.com/entry/what-s...
www.huffpost.com/entry/what-s...