David Romito
@davidromito.bsky.social
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Sometimes it’s worth remembering that what often motivates these people is simple cruelty. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Pulse Memorial's rainbow crosswalk removed overnight in Orlando, Florida
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer called the removal a “cruel political act.”
www.nbcnews.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sometimes it’s worth remembering that what often motivates these people is simple cruelty. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
This is genius. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Salt Lake City approves 3 new flags to get around Utah's ban on Pride flags
The city’s three new flags mix the existing Salt Lake City flag design with elements of flags celebrating various communities that were barred from being flown at public buildings.
www.nbcnews.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is genius. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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The media narrative around resistance has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. 50 days ago, our writers were largely alone in tracking the growing widespread nature of protest. Note @riverasun.bsky.social's effort to convince folks "sinking in defeatism" that protest was already having an impact.
April 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The media narrative around resistance has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. 50 days ago, our writers were largely alone in tracking the growing widespread nature of protest. Note @riverasun.bsky.social's effort to convince folks "sinking in defeatism" that protest was already having an impact.
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Rhiannon Giddens brings her landmark new festival, Biscuits & Banjos, to downtown Durham this weekend. 🪕(@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social)
"Let’s come together—not just for a day; come for the whole weekend. Let’s have a party, let’s have dinner together, let’s plot, you know, let’s make a plan."
"Let’s come together—not just for a day; come for the whole weekend. Let’s have a party, let’s have dinner together, let’s plot, you know, let’s make a plan."
For Rhiannon Giddens, Music Is All About the Throughline
An interview with Rhiannon Giddens ahead of Biscuits & Banjos, the landmark festival the musician is bringing to Durham this month.
indyweek.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Rhiannon Giddens brings her landmark new festival, Biscuits & Banjos, to downtown Durham this weekend. 🪕(@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social)
"Let’s come together—not just for a day; come for the whole weekend. Let’s have a party, let’s have dinner together, let’s plot, you know, let’s make a plan."
"Let’s come together—not just for a day; come for the whole weekend. Let’s have a party, let’s have dinner together, let’s plot, you know, let’s make a plan."
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Two headlines in the New York Times today.
April 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Two headlines in the New York Times today.
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From 2023: An interview with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.
Aquamation, and its Benefits to the Environment and Families of the Dead
A Q&A with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.
indyweek.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
From 2023: An interview with environmentalist and Endswell funeral director Hunter Beattie on the process of aquamation.
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Late last week, the government terminated a $330,800 multi-year grant awarded to the Pauli Murray Center in 2024. It funded community programming and a staff position, among other things.
Durham’s Pauli Murray Center Told Its Federal Grant “No Longer Serves the Interest of the United States”
Late last week, the government terminated a $330,800 multi-year grant awarded to the Pauli Murray Center in 2024.
indyweek.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Late last week, the government terminated a $330,800 multi-year grant awarded to the Pauli Murray Center in 2024. It funded community programming and a staff position, among other things.
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The National Civic League has announced Carrboro as one of the 20 finalists for the prestigious All-America City Award. This recognition highlights Carrboro’s commitment to strengthening democracy through local action and innovation.
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Carrboro Named Finalist in 2025 All-America City Award
The 20 finalist communities, spanning 12 states, range in size from 11,000 residents to nearly one million. These communities share a commitment to empowering residents, fostering civic engagement, an...
ecs.page.link
April 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The National Civic League has announced Carrboro as one of the 20 finalists for the prestigious All-America City Award. This recognition highlights Carrboro’s commitment to strengthening democracy through local action and innovation.
ecs.page.link/54yRp
ecs.page.link/54yRp
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With the demise of Joann's, I'm going to share a few online resources I've found. It's by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it helps folks find what they need. 🧵
Joann, a destination for generations of lovers of crafts projects for 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores
Fabric And Craft Retailer Joann To Go Out Of Business, Close All Of Its Stores
The company said it expects it will take a “number of weeks to complete our final sales.”
www.huffpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
With the demise of Joann's, I'm going to share a few online resources I've found. It's by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it helps folks find what they need. 🧵
We're seeing neo-Lysenkoism in action. Any science that doesn't match the party line is being suppressed. There are folks trying to save the data being scrubbed from CDC.
cdcguidelines.com
cdcguidelines.com
Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
cdcguidelines.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We're seeing neo-Lysenkoism in action. Any science that doesn't match the party line is being suppressed. There are folks trying to save the data being scrubbed from CDC.
cdcguidelines.com
cdcguidelines.com
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“When college students protest to end genocide, the ADL calls for militarized police across campuses. When the richest man in the world gives a nazi salute on national television, they tell everyone to calm down.”
January 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“When college students protest to end genocide, the ADL calls for militarized police across campuses. When the richest man in the world gives a nazi salute on national television, they tell everyone to calm down.”
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The Durham Community Seed Collection Project collects native seeds, which grow into seedlings at a local farm; the resulting trees are then planted across Durham with the help of Keep Durham Beautiful.
Filling Out Durham's Tree Canopy, Seedling By Seedling
The Durham Community Seed Collection Project collects native seeds; trees are then planted across Durham' adding to the city's tree canopy.
indyweek.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:42 PM
The Durham Community Seed Collection Project collects native seeds, which grow into seedlings at a local farm; the resulting trees are then planted across Durham with the help of Keep Durham Beautiful.
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At least six UNC-Chapel Hill trustees asked senior staff members at the university for information on specific applicants or the admissions process, according to more than 100 pages of texts obtained by @theassemblync.bsky.social.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Pressed Senior Staff for Admissions Information
At least six trustees prodded university employees for information on specific applicants or the admissions process, text messages showed.
www.theassemblync.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
At least six UNC-Chapel Hill trustees asked senior staff members at the university for information on specific applicants or the admissions process, according to more than 100 pages of texts obtained by @theassemblync.bsky.social.
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...
www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...