Sara Luterman
@slooterman.bsky.social
Disabled disability and aging reporter at The 19th. Opinions are my own. Follows are not endorsements.
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Email: sluterman at 19thnews dot org
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Older gay men built their own hockey fandom. Then came 'Heated Rivalry.'
The hit show is an unexpected invitation for some older gay hockey fans to reflect on love, acceptance and coming out.
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Most Heated Rivalry coverage has been focused on what young people, particularly younger straight women, think. I cover aging and decided to ask older gay men about their thoughts.
I found: A founder of what may have been the first gay hockey blog, a wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni and more.
I found: A founder of what may have been the first gay hockey blog, a wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni and more.
This website has the juice.
February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
This website has the juice.
The most unrealistic part of Heated Rivalry is Montreal’s hockey team being a real contender.
I’m a lifelong Habs fan. We haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993. What a beautiful fantasy.
I’m a lifelong Habs fan. We haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993. What a beautiful fantasy.
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The most unrealistic part of Heated Rivalry is Montreal’s hockey team being a real contender.
I’m a lifelong Habs fan. We haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993. What a beautiful fantasy.
I’m a lifelong Habs fan. We haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993. What a beautiful fantasy.
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If you're not reading @lizzylawrence.bsky.social's stories on the FDA, you are missing out.
Today's scoop is that agency staff were poised to evaluate Moderna's flu vaccine application but were overruled by Vinay Prasad, who refused to review the submission.
www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Today's scoop is that agency staff were poised to evaluate Moderna's flu vaccine application but were overruled by Vinay Prasad, who refused to review the submission.
www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna's flu vaccine application
The rejection is the latest instance of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.
www.statnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If you're not reading @lizzylawrence.bsky.social's stories on the FDA, you are missing out.
Today's scoop is that agency staff were poised to evaluate Moderna's flu vaccine application but were overruled by Vinay Prasad, who refused to review the submission.
www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Today's scoop is that agency staff were poised to evaluate Moderna's flu vaccine application but were overruled by Vinay Prasad, who refused to review the submission.
www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
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Jeffrey Epstein was a weird freak. His emails do not offer any particular insight into the Jewish psyche.
February 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Jeffrey Epstein was a weird freak. His emails do not offer any particular insight into the Jewish psyche.
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I have to say, I do not love this new trend of large liberal accounts with millions of followers identifying Jews.
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I have to say, I do not love this new trend of large liberal accounts with millions of followers identifying Jews.
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it takes a real management genius to cut both your sports and culture teams a few days before a sporting event hosting the biggest cultural moment in recent history
February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
it takes a real management genius to cut both your sports and culture teams a few days before a sporting event hosting the biggest cultural moment in recent history
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The Society for Professional Journalists and Prison Journalism Project are accepting submissions for the third annual Stillwater Awards. The deadline: Feb. 16. Nominate your favorite incarcerated writer!
Stillwater Awards
The Stillwater Awards recognize excellence in prison journalism — one of the toughest places to practice the craft.
www.spj.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The Society for Professional Journalists and Prison Journalism Project are accepting submissions for the third annual Stillwater Awards. The deadline: Feb. 16. Nominate your favorite incarcerated writer!
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The home healthcare workforce is disproportionately comprised of immigrants, and it's certainly not because they take jobs US-born folks want. As a result, "a 25% increase in the steady state flow of immigrants to the US would result in 5,000 fewer deaths nationwide."
Is Immigration Good for Health? The Effect of Immigration on Older Adult Mortality in the United States
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The home healthcare workforce is disproportionately comprised of immigrants, and it's certainly not because they take jobs US-born folks want. As a result, "a 25% increase in the steady state flow of immigrants to the US would result in 5,000 fewer deaths nationwide."
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Nurses, labor organizers and survivors of a brutal dictatorship are banding together to apply lessons learned from anti-authoritarian organizing in the Philippines to the present-day United States. https://bit.ly/45YeQyS
The Filipino-American legacy of fighting for freedom is taking on Trump
Caregivers are applying lessons from resisting authoritarianism under Philippine dictator Marcos Sr. in the 1980s.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Nurses, labor organizers and survivors of a brutal dictatorship are banding together to apply lessons learned from anti-authoritarian organizing in the Philippines to the present-day United States. https://bit.ly/45YeQyS
Today's weird, horrible Epstein facts are brought to you by @juliametraux.bsky.social at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Epstein couldn't stop emailing people about eugenics
In the latest files, the trafficker gives it a Silicon Valley–pilled name: "genetic altruism."
www.motherjones.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Today's weird, horrible Epstein facts are brought to you by @juliametraux.bsky.social at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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In a region made wealthy by innovation, the woman-dominated teacher workforce says its wages can’t keep pace, shutting down more than 100 public schools for 50,000 students. https://bit.ly/4akth1A
San Francisco teachers strike, highlighting a pay crisis in a city of tech bros
In a region made wealthy by innovation, the woman-dominated teacher workforce says its wages can’t keep pace, shutting down schools for 50,000 students.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
In a region made wealthy by innovation, the woman-dominated teacher workforce says its wages can’t keep pace, shutting down more than 100 public schools for 50,000 students. https://bit.ly/4akth1A
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Progressive activist Analilia Mejia has won in the Democratic primary in a special election for New Jersey’s safely blue House seat, emerging from a crowded field to clinch a narrow victory days after the Thursday contest.
Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election primary
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia narrowly beat out a crowded field that included former Rep. Tom Malinowski.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia has won in the Democratic primary in a special election for New Jersey’s safely blue House seat, emerging from a crowded field to clinch a narrow victory days after the Thursday contest.
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At 36, Star just took her first step toward gender-affirming care. She looked for Planned Parenthood clinics near her Ohio town.
But when she looked online, her heart sank. Medicaid patients like her can’t use their insurance at Planned Parenthood anymore, unless their state covers it.
But when she looked online, her heart sank. Medicaid patients like her can’t use their insurance at Planned Parenthood anymore, unless their state covers it.
After years of waiting, she wanted to start gender-affirming care. Politics interfered.
Medicaid patients can’t use their insurance at Planned Parenthood, unless their state covers it. This is a major setback for trans health care.
19thnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
At 36, Star just took her first step toward gender-affirming care. She looked for Planned Parenthood clinics near her Ohio town.
But when she looked online, her heart sank. Medicaid patients like her can’t use their insurance at Planned Parenthood anymore, unless their state covers it.
But when she looked online, her heart sank. Medicaid patients like her can’t use their insurance at Planned Parenthood anymore, unless their state covers it.
Reposted by Sara Luterman
Super Bowl viewers Sunday speculated that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos appeared in the halftime show. In fact, he has been in hiding with his family.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
‘He’s not the same’: Father of Liam Conejo Ramos says 5-year-old continues to suffer
Some people thought they say the 5-year-old during the Super Bowl halftime show. But Liam is still in hiding with his family, after he and his father were detained and then released from a Texas deten...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Super Bowl viewers Sunday speculated that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos appeared in the halftime show. In fact, he has been in hiding with his family.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
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Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
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I'm so excited to share the winners of the 2026 American Mosaic Journalism Prize. It was my privilege as a judge to read so much outstanding reporting by freelance journalists that elevated the experiences of underrepresented groups.
But the stories by Kavitha Cardoza and Oliver Whang stood out.
But the stories by Kavitha Cardoza and Oliver Whang stood out.
Announcement: Two Freelance Journalists Awarded $100,000 Each for Elevating Stories of Underrepresented Communities in the U.S. - Heising-Simons Foundation
Kavitha Cardoza and Oliver Whang have been named the recipients of the 2026 American Mosaic Journalism Prize® The Heising-Simons Foundation announced today that freelance journalists Kavitha Cardoza a...
www.hsfoundation.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I'm so excited to share the winners of the 2026 American Mosaic Journalism Prize. It was my privilege as a judge to read so much outstanding reporting by freelance journalists that elevated the experiences of underrepresented groups.
But the stories by Kavitha Cardoza and Oliver Whang stood out.
But the stories by Kavitha Cardoza and Oliver Whang stood out.
Reposted by Sara Luterman
D.C. health officials are warning of possible exposure to measles after three people with the illness made several stops in the region in recent weeks, including at the National March for Life rally and concert and Catholic University.
D.C. probing measles cases, says March for Life among potential exposure sites
D.C. Health says three people with measles visited the city, and Virginia reported a confirmed case in a child.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
D.C. health officials are warning of possible exposure to measles after three people with the illness made several stops in the region in recent weeks, including at the National March for Life rally and concert and Catholic University.
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NEW: The AMA and a leading public health research group focused on vaccines are teaming up to create a parallel system to review vaccine safety and effectiveness.
The CDC’s vaccine review process has “effectively collapsed” under RFKJr. My story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
AMA joins effort to launch vaccine science review amid CDC turmoil
The American Medical Association and a partner group are taking on a new role in reviewing vaccine safety and effectiveness as the CDC’s review process faces criticism.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
NEW: The AMA and a leading public health research group focused on vaccines are teaming up to create a parallel system to review vaccine safety and effectiveness.
The CDC’s vaccine review process has “effectively collapsed” under RFKJr. My story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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For last night's @semafor.com media newsletter, I wrote about the latest Epstein file release, which further laid out ties to prominent media figures showed how he tried to manipulate media to bury negative coverage.
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
Exclusive: New emails show how Epstein used the media to rehab his reputation
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships.
www.semafor.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
For last night's @semafor.com media newsletter, I wrote about the latest Epstein file release, which further laid out ties to prominent media figures showed how he tried to manipulate media to bury negative coverage.
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
Do you or a family member live in Idaho and rely on an HCBS waiver? Want to talk to a reporter about it? Please email sluterman at 19thnews dot org or DM. #JournoRequest
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Do you or a family member live in Idaho and rely on an HCBS waiver? Want to talk to a reporter about it? Please email sluterman at 19thnews dot org or DM. #JournoRequest
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NEW at @thebulwark.com
A dispatch from Miami about some of those “shithole country” refugees Trump keeps talking about
And the indispensable, downright inspiring work they do caring for our elderly
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
A dispatch from Miami about some of those “shithole country” refugees Trump keeps talking about
And the indispensable, downright inspiring work they do caring for our elderly
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma
It’s immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries who care for our elderly, and nobody’s lining up to take their place.
www.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:26 PM
NEW at @thebulwark.com
A dispatch from Miami about some of those “shithole country” refugees Trump keeps talking about
And the indispensable, downright inspiring work they do caring for our elderly
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
A dispatch from Miami about some of those “shithole country” refugees Trump keeps talking about
And the indispensable, downright inspiring work they do caring for our elderly
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
ICYMI: I interviewed older gay men about hockey fandom, history and their thoughts on Heated Rivalry.
This story has everything: The first gay hockey blog. A wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni. A wedding officiant wearing a ref jersey.
If you need a little sunshine, please read.
This story has everything: The first gay hockey blog. A wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni. A wedding officiant wearing a ref jersey.
If you need a little sunshine, please read.
Older gay men built their own hockey fandom. Then came 'Heated Rivalry.'
The hit show is an unexpected invitation for some older gay hockey fans to reflect on love, acceptance and coming out.
19thnews.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
ICYMI: I interviewed older gay men about hockey fandom, history and their thoughts on Heated Rivalry.
This story has everything: The first gay hockey blog. A wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni. A wedding officiant wearing a ref jersey.
If you need a little sunshine, please read.
This story has everything: The first gay hockey blog. A wedding cake shaped like a Zamboni. A wedding officiant wearing a ref jersey.
If you need a little sunshine, please read.
Reposted by Sara Luterman
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
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Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Reposted by Sara Luterman
It’s so interesting how the Super Bowl happens at seemingly random intervals and I never have advance warning
February 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It’s so interesting how the Super Bowl happens at seemingly random intervals and I never have advance warning
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Fed up with increasing subscription prices, many Super Bowl viewers will be watching today's big game on a rogue streaming box.
Read more from @jank0.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/streaming/87...
Read more from @jank0.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/streaming/87...
February 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Fed up with increasing subscription prices, many Super Bowl viewers will be watching today's big game on a rogue streaming box.
Read more from @jank0.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/streaming/87...
Read more from @jank0.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/streaming/87...