Liann Herder
@herdinglions.bsky.social
actor, singer, and visual artist in NYC | freelance reporter and writer covering higher education and culture, bylines in Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed, The Brooklyn Eagle | Texas Ex | Columbia Journalism c/o 2021 | liann.herder@gmail.com | she/her
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TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
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Certain ultraprocessed foods are contributing to worldwide obesity, chronic health conditions and premature death, yet the food industry continues to aggressively market new and existing products in this category for massive profits, according to experts. https://cnn.it/485zrBw
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Certain ultraprocessed foods are contributing to worldwide obesity, chronic health conditions and premature death, yet the food industry continues to aggressively market new and existing products in this category for massive profits, according to experts. https://cnn.it/485zrBw
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That there's the sound of an innocent man!
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
That there's the sound of an innocent man!
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There are over 1,200 fossil fuel lobbyists at the U.N. climate summit in Brazil, more people than some entire countries have sent to the #COP30 talks.
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/17/climate_plunder
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/17/climate_plunder
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There are over 1,200 fossil fuel lobbyists at the U.N. climate summit in Brazil, more people than some entire countries have sent to the #COP30 talks.
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/17/climate_plunder
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/17/climate_plunder
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Large crowds of protesters have begun gathering outside the White House demanding Trump’s resignation because of the ongoing Epstein scandal.
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Large crowds of protesters have begun gathering outside the White House demanding Trump’s resignation because of the ongoing Epstein scandal.
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Rest in power, Alice Wong.
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Rest in power, Alice Wong.
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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When the world stops trusting your money, the fall comes fast.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When the world stops trusting your money, the fall comes fast.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
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“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
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A Texas community college misinformed faculty how much they were required to teach over the summer. Now it's demanding repayment. https://chroni.cl/49MDQM6
Why Dozens of Faculty Members at This College Must Repay Part of Their Salaries
Mixed messages about teaching requirements at Tarrant County College confused faculty members planning summer courses.
www.chronicle.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A Texas community college misinformed faculty how much they were required to teach over the summer. Now it's demanding repayment. https://chroni.cl/49MDQM6
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
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I’m heartbroken to learn that two New Yorkers have drowned as a result of today’s torrential rain and flooding. Their families and loved ones are in my thoughts tonight.
This kind of sudden and intense rain has become the new normal—and our infrastructure isn’t prepared for it.
This kind of sudden and intense rain has become the new normal—and our infrastructure isn’t prepared for it.
Two Die in NYC Basements as Squall Brings Massive Rain Burst to City
Two men, one in Central Brooklyn and another in Upper Manhattan, were found dead in flooded areas after intense rain arrived late on Thursday.
www.thecity.nyc
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I’m heartbroken to learn that two New Yorkers have drowned as a result of today’s torrential rain and flooding. Their families and loved ones are in my thoughts tonight.
This kind of sudden and intense rain has become the new normal—and our infrastructure isn’t prepared for it.
This kind of sudden and intense rain has become the new normal—and our infrastructure isn’t prepared for it.
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The filibuster is a racist relic. If it goes away the door will be open to real change down the road. (Medicare For All, etc)
Not great that this would be why it finally falls — but sometimes the right thing can happen for the wrong reasons. www.cnn.com/2025/10/30/p...
Not great that this would be why it finally falls — but sometimes the right thing can happen for the wrong reasons. www.cnn.com/2025/10/30/p...
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The filibuster is a racist relic. If it goes away the door will be open to real change down the road. (Medicare For All, etc)
Not great that this would be why it finally falls — but sometimes the right thing can happen for the wrong reasons. www.cnn.com/2025/10/30/p...
Not great that this would be why it finally falls — but sometimes the right thing can happen for the wrong reasons. www.cnn.com/2025/10/30/p...
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Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
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Yes, this is a real post made by the Department of Homeland Security.
None of this is normal.
None of this is normal.
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Yes, this is a real post made by the Department of Homeland Security.
None of this is normal.
None of this is normal.
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PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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I rode the 1 train with Linsey Davis on the way to our ABC News interview yesterday, and talked about how in the wealthiest city in the world we can't simply accept that people have to sleep on the streets or the subways.
It's not a question of resources. It's a question of political will.
It's not a question of resources. It's a question of political will.
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I rode the 1 train with Linsey Davis on the way to our ABC News interview yesterday, and talked about how in the wealthiest city in the world we can't simply accept that people have to sleep on the streets or the subways.
It's not a question of resources. It's a question of political will.
It's not a question of resources. It's a question of political will.
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Great way to put this
“Science is never settled” sounds reasonable—but it’s often a rhetorical trick to undermine consensus on issues like vaccines or climate change.
Science evolves, but some things are overwhelmingly supported by evidence.
My latest for Live Science
www.livescience.com/...
1/10
Science evolves, but some things are overwhelmingly supported by evidence.
My latest for Live Science
www.livescience.com/...
1/10
There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you
How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.
www.livescience.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Great way to put this
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Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."