Phil Davis
@pdavisllc.bsky.social
Web producer for WHYY News in Philadelphia.
Avid Devils fan to the point where it's probably kind of annoying to most people.
Avid Devils fan to the point where it's probably kind of annoying to most people.
Regardless of what you think about Media Matters, this article highlights how lengthy litigation proceedings, even ones you win, can be used as a financial weapon against individuals and organizations if the court doesn't rule that the complainant should cover the defendant's legal fees.
Between Musk & the Trump administration, Media Matters has been squeezed to the brink. In settlement discussions, lawyers for X demanded the organization hand over all its cash and shut down — all because MM reported ads appeared on X next to antisemitic content. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/u...
Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis
www.nytimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Regardless of what you think about Media Matters, this article highlights how lengthy litigation proceedings, even ones you win, can be used as a financial weapon against individuals and organizations if the court doesn't rule that the complainant should cover the defendant's legal fees.
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Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
If deported, his attorneys and brother said, he would face a significant risk of being harmed or killed by the Taliban due to his history as an interpreter for the U.S. military in the early 2000s.
The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment
Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...
n.pr
July 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If deported, his attorneys and brother said, he would face a significant risk of being harmed or killed by the Taliban due to his history as an interpreter for the U.S. military in the early 2000s.
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Story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Baltimore police forced entry through two different doors and shouted commands at 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, before fatally shooting her on June 25: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
Baltimore police escalated mental health emergency before killing 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, bodycam footage shows
Despite Baltimore Police Department policies that call for officers to de-escalate in behavioral health emergencies, police forced entry through two different doors and shouted commands at 70-year-old...
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July 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Baltimore police forced entry through two different doors and shouted commands at 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, before fatally shooting her on June 25: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
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New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Body-worn camera footage released today shows Bilal "BJ" Abdullah pointing a gun at police officers and the violent exchange of gunfire that followed. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
Baltimore Police release bodycam footage of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah shooting
Baltimore police fired 38 shots in an exchange of gunfire with Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a well-known arabber who can be seen in newly-released body-worn camera footage pointing a firearm and appearing to ...
baltimorebeat.com
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Body-worn camera footage released today shows Bilal "BJ" Abdullah pointing a gun at police officers and the violent exchange of gunfire that followed. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
I saw multiple posts reporting that Vance said “but the difference is that back then we had dumb presidents,” and I still had to watch the clip for myself to make sure that’s exactly what he said.
June 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I saw multiple posts reporting that Vance said “but the difference is that back then we had dumb presidents,” and I still had to watch the clip for myself to make sure that’s exactly what he said.
Be safe this week and don't overexert yourself during this terrible heat wave coming up whyy.org/articles/phi...
A heat and humidity wave is hitting Philly. Here’s how to stay safe
The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk.
whyy.org
June 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Be safe this week and don't overexert yourself during this terrible heat wave coming up whyy.org/articles/phi...
Like if you're somehow living your best life in this weather, please just go ahead and move out to some marshlands further south
June 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Like if you're somehow living your best life in this weather, please just go ahead and move out to some marshlands further south
June 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Law enforcement injure at least 4 journalists covering protests in California amid federal crackdown cpj.org/2025/06/law-...
Law enforcement injure at least 4 journalists covering protests in California amid federal crackdown - Committee to Protect Journalists
Washington, D.C., June 9, 2025—Law enforcement in Los Angeles, California, shot non-lethal rounds that struck at least four reporters while they covered protests that began on Friday, June 6, and esca...
cpj.org
June 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Law enforcement injure at least 4 journalists covering protests in California amid federal crackdown cpj.org/2025/06/law-...
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Polite request to please credit the photographers whose L.A. photos you’re sharing. They’re out there risking getting their shins exploded by police munitions to get those shots.
June 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Polite request to please credit the photographers whose L.A. photos you’re sharing. They’re out there risking getting their shins exploded by police munitions to get those shots.
Last night was a showcase of how incredible hockey can be when played at the highest level of competition.
June 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Last night was a showcase of how incredible hockey can be when played at the highest level of competition.
This hockey game is so friggin entertaining, my god
June 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This hockey game is so friggin entertaining, my god
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"Health care journalists should learn the proper reporting techniques before interviewing people who have experienced trauma, such as the sudden death of a loved one, medical malpractice or gun violence."
Trauma-informed reporting 101
Health care journalists need to learn the proper reporting techniques before interviewing people who have experienced trauma.
healthjournalism.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"Health care journalists should learn the proper reporting techniques before interviewing people who have experienced trauma, such as the sudden death of a loved one, medical malpractice or gun violence."
Well it's gonna be disappointing if I have to go to bed after the antagonists win
June 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Well it's gonna be disappointing if I have to go to bed after the antagonists win
You have "fewer ingredients," not "less ingredients."
May 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
You have "fewer ingredients," not "less ingredients."
Listen to live music. It'll make you feel better. youtu.be/GhBtS2Nda4U?...
Mannequin Pussy - Sometimes (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
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May 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Listen to live music. It'll make you feel better. youtu.be/GhBtS2Nda4U?...
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WHYY has published a story on the implications of the Trump administration's decision to gut USAID for the work of researchers in our lab (PDRI-DevLab). You may find it interesting: whyy.org/articles/pen...
Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown
Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.
whyy.org
May 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
WHYY has published a story on the implications of the Trump administration's decision to gut USAID for the work of researchers in our lab (PDRI-DevLab). You may find it interesting: whyy.org/articles/pen...
A tool developed by USAID to help U.S. policymakers track what's happening in other countries and generate reports to aid them in policymaking will no longer be useful to legislators after the Trump admin's cuts to the agency, according to one of the project's researchers whyy.org/articles/pen...
Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown
Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.
whyy.org
May 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A tool developed by USAID to help U.S. policymakers track what's happening in other countries and generate reports to aid them in policymaking will no longer be useful to legislators after the Trump admin's cuts to the agency, according to one of the project's researchers whyy.org/articles/pen...
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New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Bail reform continues to stump Maryland's top legal decisionmakers, who declined to take up the issue last week despite my earlier reporting showing how a 2017 bail reform effort backfired.
Judiciary committee declines to address Maryland’s stalled bail reform effort
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baltimorebeat.com/judiciary-co...
Judiciary committee declines to address Maryland’s stalled bail reform effort
Bail reform continues to stump Maryland’s top legal decision makers, who declined to take up the issue at a May 22 committee meeting despite reporting that showed the state’s 2017 effort to reform…
baltimorebeat.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New story for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: Bail reform continues to stump Maryland's top legal decisionmakers, who declined to take up the issue last week despite my earlier reporting showing how a 2017 bail reform effort backfired.
Man, between the PWHL, NHL and NBA playoffs, if I’m watching sports in the spring, I want it to be the best vs. best competition.
May 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Man, between the PWHL, NHL and NBA playoffs, if I’m watching sports in the spring, I want it to be the best vs. best competition.
Good morning Knicks fans
May 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Good morning Knicks fans
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After winning its first world championship title in 92 years, the U.S. men’s hockey team paid tribute to former teammate Johnny Gaudreau by draping his No. 13 sweater over the trophy
U.S. wins first hockey world title in 92 years, honors Johnny Gaudreau
Tage Thompson scored the golden goal in overtime, giving the Americans a 1-0 win over Switzerland for their first gold at the tournament since 1933.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
After winning its first world championship title in 92 years, the U.S. men’s hockey team paid tribute to former teammate Johnny Gaudreau by draping his No. 13 sweater over the trophy
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It's official: the ballots have been counted and we have officially been recognized as the Washington Post Tech Guild by the NLRB! In a 171-38 BLOWOUT vote, we voiced loudly that our union is important to us. That's 81%!
May 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It's official: the ballots have been counted and we have officially been recognized as the Washington Post Tech Guild by the NLRB! In a 171-38 BLOWOUT vote, we voiced loudly that our union is important to us. That's 81%!