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Some people get into journalism because they’re skeptical of power, and others do so because they’re impressed by it. Moments like this are clarifying with respect to who’s who.
June 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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I ran an experiment, simultaneously posting articles on Bluesky and X, and then testing to see how many people actually clicked and read them. The numbers on Bluesky are higher, both because the X algorithm downranks journalism, and because Bluesky attracts readers, not just shitposters.
June 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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this is like drake and kendrick lamar but they're both drake
June 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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New post at CAMPAIGN TRIALS, responding to a Trump judicial nominee's past call for literacy tests.

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Work in Progress: Literacy Tests
Work in Progress is a recurring feature on CAMPAIGN TRAILS, in which I share some of the more interesting materials I’ve uncovered in my book-in-progress on the work of John Doar and the Civil Rights ...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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You need 3 daily wins 🏆

-a physical win
exercise, eating healthy, skincare, rest, taking care of your body

-a mental win
reading, writing, creating, learning, engaging

-a spiritual win
reflection, mindfulness, meditation, gratitude
January 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM