Mel Winsell
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NEW - The Data Doesn’t Lie: How ProPublica Reports the Truth in an Era of False Claims
As federal data becomes less available, our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social explains how our journalists are providing readers with precise numbers.
As federal data becomes less available, our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social explains how our journalists are providing readers with precise numbers.
The Data Doesn’t Lie: How ProPublica Reports the Truth in an Era of False Claims
As federal data becomes less available, our journalists are doing shoe-leather reporting to provide readers with the precise numbers.
www.propublica.org
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW - The Data Doesn’t Lie: How ProPublica Reports the Truth in an Era of False Claims
As federal data becomes less available, our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social explains how our journalists are providing readers with precise numbers.
As federal data becomes less available, our editor-in-chief @sengelberg.bsky.social explains how our journalists are providing readers with precise numbers.
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This #GivingTuesday, we’re trying to get 50 first-time donors, so we can secure a $1,000 bonus through #NewsMatch.
We’ve already got 10. Can you help us reach our goal?
Donate here: riverside-record.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch/
We’ve already got 10. Can you help us reach our goal?
Donate here: riverside-record.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch/
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we’re trying to get 50 first-time donors, so we can secure a $1,000 bonus through #NewsMatch.
We’ve already got 10. Can you help us reach our goal?
Donate here: riverside-record.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch/
We’ve already got 10. Can you help us reach our goal?
Donate here: riverside-record.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch/
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Happy December! We're starting off the final month of the year strong with a full slate of public meetings happening.
Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community this week!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community this week!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Public Meeting Roundup — December 1-5
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
riversiderecord.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Happy December! We're starting off the final month of the year strong with a full slate of public meetings happening.
Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community this week!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community this week!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
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Trump voiding autopen orders isn’t about signatures.
It’s a blueprint.
If you can erase policy by questioning how it was signed, you can erase whole institutions by questioning who is “legitimate.”
This won’t stop at paperwork.
The real targets come next.
It’s a blueprint.
If you can erase policy by questioning how it was signed, you can erase whole institutions by questioning who is “legitimate.”
This won’t stop at paperwork.
The real targets come next.
November 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Trump voiding autopen orders isn’t about signatures.
It’s a blueprint.
If you can erase policy by questioning how it was signed, you can erase whole institutions by questioning who is “legitimate.”
This won’t stop at paperwork.
The real targets come next.
It’s a blueprint.
If you can erase policy by questioning how it was signed, you can erase whole institutions by questioning who is “legitimate.”
This won’t stop at paperwork.
The real targets come next.
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"Before they drove him away, Carlos started to tear up. Carreto told him, 'Don’t cry. I don’t know how, but I’ll get you back. Understand?'" www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Before they drove him away, Carlos started to tear up. Carreto told him, 'Don’t cry. I don’t know how, but I’ll get you back. Understand?'" www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
@padilla.senate.gov DO NOT CAVE!!!!!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
@padilla.senate.gov DO NOT CAVE!!!!!!
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Happy Monday!
It's the first week of November, and we've got quite a few public meetings happening throughout Riverside County.
Be sure to check out the roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵️
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
It's the first week of November, and we've got quite a few public meetings happening throughout Riverside County.
Be sure to check out the roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵️
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Public Meeting Roundup — November 3-7
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
riversiderecord.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Happy Monday!
It's the first week of November, and we've got quite a few public meetings happening throughout Riverside County.
Be sure to check out the roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵️
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
It's the first week of November, and we've got quite a few public meetings happening throughout Riverside County.
Be sure to check out the roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵️
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
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Just a handful of public meetings happening this final week of October!
Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵ riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵ riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Public Meeting Roundup — October 27-31
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
riversiderecord.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just a handful of public meetings happening this final week of October!
Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵ riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵ riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
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9 DAYS TO ELECTION DAY! Where is YOUR ballot? Find out here.
If it’s sitting somewhere in your house: bubble in Yes, sign & date the envelope, and RETURN IT NOW.) #Yeson50
riverside.ballottrax.net/voter/
If it’s sitting somewhere in your house: bubble in Yes, sign & date the envelope, and RETURN IT NOW.) #Yeson50
riverside.ballottrax.net/voter/
BallotTrax
BallotTrax is a service that enables voters in participating states and counties to receive notifications by email, SMS, or voice about the status of their mail ballots.
riverside.ballottrax.net
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
9 DAYS TO ELECTION DAY! Where is YOUR ballot? Find out here.
If it’s sitting somewhere in your house: bubble in Yes, sign & date the envelope, and RETURN IT NOW.) #Yeson50
riverside.ballottrax.net/voter/
If it’s sitting somewhere in your house: bubble in Yes, sign & date the envelope, and RETURN IT NOW.) #Yeson50
riverside.ballottrax.net/voter/
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🚨 TODAY: NO KINGS!
Meet up with DGR at 5:30 PM in front of the Fox Performing Arts Center.
🅿️ Parking info: tinyurl.com/riv-parking
Let’s make Riverside’s voice loud and clear — in America, we don’t have kings.
Meet up with DGR at 5:30 PM in front of the Fox Performing Arts Center.
🅿️ Parking info: tinyurl.com/riv-parking
Let’s make Riverside’s voice loud and clear — in America, we don’t have kings.
October 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🚨 TODAY: NO KINGS!
Meet up with DGR at 5:30 PM in front of the Fox Performing Arts Center.
🅿️ Parking info: tinyurl.com/riv-parking
Let’s make Riverside’s voice loud and clear — in America, we don’t have kings.
Meet up with DGR at 5:30 PM in front of the Fox Performing Arts Center.
🅿️ Parking info: tinyurl.com/riv-parking
Let’s make Riverside’s voice loud and clear — in America, we don’t have kings.
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The Pentagon's new rules for press credentials led to a mass exodus of nearly every Pentagon reporter.
Here's what the rules actually say.
Here's what the rules actually say.
What the new Pentagon media rules actually say
The Pentagon is standing by its policy despite protests from the press.
www.axios.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Pentagon's new rules for press credentials led to a mass exodus of nearly every Pentagon reporter.
Here's what the rules actually say.
Here's what the rules actually say.
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“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love & support
She loved animals & she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her”
She loved animals & she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her”
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love & support
She loved animals & she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her”
She loved animals & she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her”
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⏰In just 2 days, Riverside joins 2,500+ cities for “No Kings” Day!
We’re organizing, mobilizing, and standing for democracy.
We’re organizing, mobilizing, and standing for democracy.
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
⏰In just 2 days, Riverside joins 2,500+ cities for “No Kings” Day!
We’re organizing, mobilizing, and standing for democracy.
We’re organizing, mobilizing, and standing for democracy.
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Supercut of comments from Republicans today alone about the No Kings rallies taking place this weekend. This has to be some of the worst, and most anti-American, coordinated messaging of all time.
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Supercut of comments from Republicans today alone about the No Kings rallies taking place this weekend. This has to be some of the worst, and most anti-American, coordinated messaging of all time.
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"Show them you’re not afraid. Do it for your country. Do it for the Constitution. For your family. For yourself. Do it for your freedom. While you still can."
No Fear, No Kings
Why you need to come out to your local protest this weekend.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Show them you’re not afraid. Do it for your country. Do it for the Constitution. For your family. For yourself. Do it for your freedom. While you still can."
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In 3 days, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. #NoKings www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In 3 days, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. #NoKings www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇
(Published Dec. 2024)
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇
(Published Dec. 2024)
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No Kings - Rally and March
New Start Location: 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
5:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
New Start Location: 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
5:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
No Kings - Rally and March
New Start Location: 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
5:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
New Start Location: 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
5:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Very disappointed the #theview gave us a fluff piece with RFK Jr wife like because she's was an actress with a book we should ignore supppprting dangerous CDC administration.
October 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Very disappointed the #theview gave us a fluff piece with RFK Jr wife like because she's was an actress with a book we should ignore supppprting dangerous CDC administration.
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Dozens of Norco residents and business owners made the trip to Bellflower this week to ask the CPUC to reconsider the city’s request to underground electricity transmission lines set to go through the city as part of the RTRP.
riversiderecord.org/norco-reside...
riversiderecord.org/norco-reside...
Norco Residents, Business Owners Continue Push To Underground RTRP
Dozens of Norco residents and business owners made the trip to Bellflower this week to ask the California Public Utilities Commission to reconsider the city’s request to underground electricity transm...
riversiderecord.org
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Dozens of Norco residents and business owners made the trip to Bellflower this week to ask the CPUC to reconsider the city’s request to underground electricity transmission lines set to go through the city as part of the RTRP.
riversiderecord.org/norco-reside...
riversiderecord.org/norco-reside...
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My latest:”Through gossamer tributes, Kirk’s cruel condemnation of transgender people & his racist throwback views abt Black Americans were no longer anathema but instead are being treated as just another political view to be respectfully debated —like a position on tax rates or health care policy.”
What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My latest:”Through gossamer tributes, Kirk’s cruel condemnation of transgender people & his racist throwback views abt Black Americans were no longer anathema but instead are being treated as just another political view to be respectfully debated —like a position on tax rates or health care policy.”
Drump on the world stage, addresses the UN and complains about an escalator and teleprompter. Boast that he's stopped 7 wars and the UN hasn't sent a thank you note. 🤬MUTE. He is an embarrassment. We are sorry, world, some Americans effed up and we are going to fix it. Midterms are coming!!
September 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Drump on the world stage, addresses the UN and complains about an escalator and teleprompter. Boast that he's stopped 7 wars and the UN hasn't sent a thank you note. 🤬MUTE. He is an embarrassment. We are sorry, world, some Americans effed up and we are going to fix it. Midterms are coming!!
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Senator @amyklobuchar.com breaks down the importance of YOUR vote.
September 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Senator @amyklobuchar.com breaks down the importance of YOUR vote.