G. Molteni
@gemolteni.bsky.social
Senior designer at Center for Investigative Reporting and Mother Jones magazine; CIR Union shop steward ✊🏻
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It sounds like an exaggeration that I read most things John publishes immediately and say to myself "yet another banger," but that is what I actually do. You too can live in this glorious reality. Subscribe to Flaming Hydra.
Wrote about Italy, Caravaggio and man against the machine flaminghydra.com/caravaggio-s...
Caravaggio, Sam Altman, and Me
I was wandering around a humid church in Rome, vibrating on no sleep, and there was a murder going down on the wall. It can feel sometimes in these kind of places like you are hallucinating, the smell...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
It sounds like an exaggeration that I read most things John publishes immediately and say to myself "yet another banger," but that is what I actually do. You too can live in this glorious reality. Subscribe to Flaming Hydra.
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Teen Vogue eliminated all their Black and trans staff today.
It's resegregation in real time.
It's resegregation in real time.
today’s information came out piecemeal, and people should be able to share their own situations on their own time, but I could share this much ^ as it is pretty cut and dry on the facts.
Teen Vogue also no longer has any trans staffers as of today.
Teen Vogue also no longer has any trans staffers as of today.
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Teen Vogue eliminated all their Black and trans staff today.
It's resegregation in real time.
It's resegregation in real time.
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Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
Teen Vogue Is Folding Into Vogue.com
According to Condé Nast’s announcement, the outlet will keep its “unique editorial identity and mission.”
www.thecut.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
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Looks like they're about to nerf Teen Vogue www.vogue.com/article/teen...
Teen Vogue Is Joining Vogue.com
The transition, in which Teen Vogue will keep its unique editorial identity and mission, fortifies the evolving Vogue ecosystem.
www.vogue.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Looks like they're about to nerf Teen Vogue www.vogue.com/article/teen...
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Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
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Just in case anyone is still holding on out of nostalgia for what it used to be.
October 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Just in case anyone is still holding on out of nostalgia for what it used to be.
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"Only about 13% of the personnel carrying out Trump’s deportation agenda are employed by ICE’s primary deportation unit; the rest are pulled from other jobs, primarily crime-fighting jobs. The admin “is deprioritizing all other types of criminal law enforcement,” says Cato Institute’s David Bier"
Trump's deportation machine has diverted some 42,000 crime fighters from other tasks
Feeling safer now?
www.motherjones.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"Only about 13% of the personnel carrying out Trump’s deportation agenda are employed by ICE’s primary deportation unit; the rest are pulled from other jobs, primarily crime-fighting jobs. The admin “is deprioritizing all other types of criminal law enforcement,” says Cato Institute’s David Bier"
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So much tear gas that people who aren't even protesting are getting sick when they leave their homes to run errands: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
ICE is hounding Chicago area locals with excessive chemical munitions
Agents are firing tear gas and pepper balls on lawful protesters, lawsuits say, sickening even uninvolved residents.
www.motherjones.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
So much tear gas that people who aren't even protesting are getting sick when they leave their homes to run errands: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Exclusive: The Pentagon has investigated nearly 300 Defense Department employees for online comments after the death of Charlie Kirk.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to target those critical of Kirk reflects deepening alarm over his stewardship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to target those critical of Kirk reflects deepening alarm over his stewardship.
Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations
The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Exclusive: The Pentagon has investigated nearly 300 Defense Department employees for online comments after the death of Charlie Kirk.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to target those critical of Kirk reflects deepening alarm over his stewardship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to target those critical of Kirk reflects deepening alarm over his stewardship.
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Incredible wirk no notes
LMAOOOOO
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying
Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money
Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the org’s independence.
www.vulture.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Incredible wirk no notes
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If it were in charge, I'd be posting up billboards and mobile bus signage and YouTube ads to that effect esp in swing districts.
I'm sorry but it's just wild we are in the middle of a government shutdown and the House Republicans are REFUSING TO SHOW UP FOR WORK so they can protect billionaire pedophiles and billionaire tax breaks.
October 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
If it were in charge, I'd be posting up billboards and mobile bus signage and YouTube ads to that effect esp in swing districts.
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A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it apprehended 15 more. The number of political prisoners in its jails has doubled since the war began www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it apprehended 15 more. The number of political prisoners in its jails has doubled since the war began www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it has apprehended 15 more.
www.aljazeera.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it apprehended 15 more. The number of political prisoners in its jails has doubled since the war began www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it apprehended 15 more. The number of political prisoners in its jails has doubled since the war began www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
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File this under, this is actually a good thing you should try and cure, not autism. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
File this under, this is actually a good thing you should try and cure, not autism. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Smart story from @jonathanwosen.bsky.social and @angusrohan.bsky.social on the dangerous new territory Trump waded into Monday as he issued direct medical advice regarding the use of Tylenol. Almost makes one nostalgic for the days of some light bleach-pushing.
www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/t...
In dispensing advice on Tylenol and autism, Trump takes on a new role: doctor in chief
Trump repeatedly and forcefully issued direct medical advice during his autism announcement, in ways that went beyond presidential precedent.
www.statnews.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Smart story from @jonathanwosen.bsky.social and @angusrohan.bsky.social on the dangerous new territory Trump waded into Monday as he issued direct medical advice regarding the use of Tylenol. Almost makes one nostalgic for the days of some light bleach-pushing.
www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/t...
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The Virginia Department of Health has issued a standing order so that people can get the COVID vaccine without a prescription.
You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...
You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...
September 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a standing order so that people can get the COVID vaccine without a prescription.
You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...
You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...
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Our editor-in-chief has written about how AI "enshitification" and "AI slop" has "ruined" search engines.
We're asking management to work with us to ensure AI enshitification never ruins @motherjones.com and @revealnews.org
We're asking management to work with us to ensure AI enshitification never ruins @motherjones.com and @revealnews.org
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our editor-in-chief has written about how AI "enshitification" and "AI slop" has "ruined" search engines.
We're asking management to work with us to ensure AI enshitification never ruins @motherjones.com and @revealnews.org
We're asking management to work with us to ensure AI enshitification never ruins @motherjones.com and @revealnews.org
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In January, Apple was forced to suspend its AI news summary notification feature, which had concocted false stories and wrongly attributed them to real news outlets www.bbc.com/news/article...
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In January, Apple was forced to suspend its AI news summary notification feature, which had concocted false stories and wrongly attributed them to real news outlets www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A BBC study of AI tools found that "51% of all AI answers to questions about the news were judged to have significant issues of some form" and "13% of the quotes sourced from BBC articles were either altered or didn’t actually exist in that article" www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/...
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A BBC study of AI tools found that "51% of all AI answers to questions about the news were judged to have significant issues of some form" and "13% of the quotes sourced from BBC articles were either altered or didn’t actually exist in that article" www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/...
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Why do workers need a seat at the AI table?
The threat to our livelihoods and working conditions is obvious. It's clear that reckless use of AI could have catastrophic consequences for the reputations of our publications and the journalists who work here.
The threat to our livelihoods and working conditions is obvious. It's clear that reckless use of AI could have catastrophic consequences for the reputations of our publications and the journalists who work here.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Why do workers need a seat at the AI table?
The threat to our livelihoods and working conditions is obvious. It's clear that reckless use of AI could have catastrophic consequences for the reputations of our publications and the journalists who work here.
The threat to our livelihoods and working conditions is obvious. It's clear that reckless use of AI could have catastrophic consequences for the reputations of our publications and the journalists who work here.
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🔹Demand 2: CIR must work with, and get consent from, the Union before implementing AI tools.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🔹Demand 2: CIR must work with, and get consent from, the Union before implementing AI tools.
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As our CEO has written (disapprovingly), "The big money loves the idea that artificial intelligence will replace journalists." This practice is increasingly widespread, and we don't want it to happen here. We doubt our readers or donors do, either. www.npr.org/2024/05/16/1...
AI-generated articles are permeating major news publications
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maggie Harrison Dupre, staff writer at Futurism, about her reporting into AI-generated articles appearing on major news publications.
www.npr.org
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
As our CEO has written (disapprovingly), "The big money loves the idea that artificial intelligence will replace journalists." This practice is increasingly widespread, and we don't want it to happen here. We doubt our readers or donors do, either. www.npr.org/2024/05/16/1...
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In short, don't replace us with bots. The leadership of a magazine named for a legendary labor leader should be happy to make that commitment. And it needs to be universal—covering print and radio; art, production and sound; business ops; and everything else.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In short, don't replace us with bots. The leadership of a magazine named for a legendary labor leader should be happy to make that commitment. And it needs to be universal—covering print and radio; art, production and sound; business ops; and everything else.
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Obviously, we aren't saying AI should never be used at all. But we are asking for two reasonable protections.
🔹Demand 1: Union work—and Union workers—must not be displaced by AI.
🔹Demand 1: Union work—and Union workers—must not be displaced by AI.
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Obviously, we aren't saying AI should never be used at all. But we are asking for two reasonable protections.
🔹Demand 1: Union work—and Union workers—must not be displaced by AI.
🔹Demand 1: Union work—and Union workers—must not be displaced by AI.