Kara Newhouse
@karanewhouse.bsky.social
Data journalist and children's book author
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1/ In Florida (and nationwide) under Trump's 2nd admin, ICE has expanded its use of "detainers," the controversial and longstanding practice of holding people in jail -- many on minor charges -- past their release date to turn them over to ICE custody for possible deportation.
1/ In Florida (and nationwide) under Trump's 2nd admin, ICE has expanded its use of "detainers," the controversial and longstanding practice of holding people in jail -- many on minor charges -- past their release date to turn them over to ICE custody for possible deportation.
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Short thread 🧵
1/ In Florida (and nationwide) under Trump's 2nd admin, ICE has expanded its use of "detainers," the controversial and longstanding practice of holding people in jail -- many on minor charges -- past their release date to turn them over to ICE custody for possible deportation.
1/ In Florida (and nationwide) under Trump's 2nd admin, ICE has expanded its use of "detainers," the controversial and longstanding practice of holding people in jail -- many on minor charges -- past their release date to turn them over to ICE custody for possible deportation.
Reposted by Kara Newhouse
@karanewhouse.bsky.social and I looked into this key method the Trump administration has used to fuel mass deportations, and how it has impacted a local family: suncoastsearchlight.org/ice-jail-bon...
She paid his bond. ICE took him. Bradenton family's saga shows how Florida jails fuel deportations - Suncoast Searchlight
In Florida, ICE detains immigrants from local jails on minor charges, fueling Trump’s deportation push and leaving families in limbo.
suncoastsearchlight.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
@karanewhouse.bsky.social and I looked into this key method the Trump administration has used to fuel mass deportations, and how it has impacted a local family: suncoastsearchlight.org/ice-jail-bon...
"For generations, the federal government has served as a ladder to the middle class for Black Americans who were shut out of jobs because of discrimination." Trump's changing that.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit
www.nytimes.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"For generations, the federal government has served as a ladder to the middle class for Black Americans who were shut out of jobs because of discrimination." Trump's changing that.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
When I hear MAHA messaging, I remember the Republican backlash to Michelle Obama's school lunch initiative.
"In some ways, Michelle Obama’s health policy efforts walked so MAHA could run. But you won’t find many Republicans acknowledging that." @bcrodriguez.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/08/mich...
"In some ways, Michelle Obama’s health policy efforts walked so MAHA could run. But you won’t find many Republicans acknowledging that." @bcrodriguez.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/08/mich...
Before Trump’s efforts to make kids healthier, there was Michelle Obama
The first lady’s “Let’s Move!” initiative to improve school nutrition and exercise drew some criticism from the right — which has been much more muted as the Trump administration promotes MAHA messagi...
19thnews.org
August 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
When I hear MAHA messaging, I remember the Republican backlash to Michelle Obama's school lunch initiative.
"In some ways, Michelle Obama’s health policy efforts walked so MAHA could run. But you won’t find many Republicans acknowledging that." @bcrodriguez.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/08/mich...
"In some ways, Michelle Obama’s health policy efforts walked so MAHA could run. But you won’t find many Republicans acknowledging that." @bcrodriguez.bsky.social
19thnews.org/2025/08/mich...
A consequence of the Loper Bright case/overruling of Chevron.
Net neutrality regulations were "aimed at preventing internet service providers like Verizon or Comcast from blocking or degrading the delivery of services from competitors like Netflix and YouTube."
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/t...
Net neutrality regulations were "aimed at preventing internet service providers like Verizon or Comcast from blocking or degrading the delivery of services from competitors like Netflix and YouTube."
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/t...
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers like utilities came to an end on Thursday.
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A consequence of the Loper Bright case/overruling of Chevron.
Net neutrality regulations were "aimed at preventing internet service providers like Verizon or Comcast from blocking or degrading the delivery of services from competitors like Netflix and YouTube."
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/t...
Net neutrality regulations were "aimed at preventing internet service providers like Verizon or Comcast from blocking or degrading the delivery of services from competitors like Netflix and YouTube."
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/t...
Useful tips here - How to find hidden cameras in an Airbnb, according to a security expert www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
How to find hidden cameras in an Airbnb, according to a security expert
We bugged a house with hidden cameras so a security consultant could demonstrate the telltale signs you’re being watched at a rental property.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Useful tips here - How to find hidden cameras in an Airbnb, according to a security expert www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/...
I've been listening to backlist episodes of Minorities in Publishing after interviewing @jbakernyc.bsky.social for a forthcoming @slj.com article. Great podcast for authors and aspiring authors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Minorities in Publishing
Society & Culture Podcast · 8 Seasons · Updated Monthly
podcasts.apple.com
December 29, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I've been listening to backlist episodes of Minorities in Publishing after interviewing @jbakernyc.bsky.social for a forthcoming @slj.com article. Great podcast for authors and aspiring authors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
There is a lot that's less than fun about preparing for job interviews but one aspect I enjoy is reading/watching/listening to a lot of great accountability reporting that news outlets are doing around the country. (Despite the many challenges of the industry.)
December 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM
There is a lot that's less than fun about preparing for job interviews but one aspect I enjoy is reading/watching/listening to a lot of great accountability reporting that news outlets are doing around the country. (Despite the many challenges of the industry.)
I'm obsessed with this cover for UMBC Magazine. And oh yes, I wrote the cover story!
It's about the current popularity of women's sports and all the cool things happening with the women Retrievers.
umbc.edu/stories/the-...
It's about the current popularity of women's sports and all the cool things happening with the women Retrievers.
umbc.edu/stories/the-...
December 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM
I'm obsessed with this cover for UMBC Magazine. And oh yes, I wrote the cover story!
It's about the current popularity of women's sports and all the cool things happening with the women Retrievers.
umbc.edu/stories/the-...
It's about the current popularity of women's sports and all the cool things happening with the women Retrievers.
umbc.edu/stories/the-...
"We did not end injustice and neither will you
But still we made strides so we know you can too
Make peace with our incomplete power & use it for good
Cause there's so much to do"
This song captures how learning history keeps me inspired to fight for a better future.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPyK...
But still we made strides so we know you can too
Make peace with our incomplete power & use it for good
Cause there's so much to do"
This song captures how learning history keeps me inspired to fight for a better future.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPyK...
Suffs Original Broadway Cast - Keep Marching [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Shaina Taub
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM
"We did not end injustice and neither will you
But still we made strides so we know you can too
Make peace with our incomplete power & use it for good
Cause there's so much to do"
This song captures how learning history keeps me inspired to fight for a better future.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPyK...
But still we made strides so we know you can too
Make peace with our incomplete power & use it for good
Cause there's so much to do"
This song captures how learning history keeps me inspired to fight for a better future.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPyK...
Reposted by Kara Newhouse
Podcast on students writing Dear Math letters with a teacher from High Tech High (Sarah Strong). Features Amy Park and myself talking about hierarchies in math class, and how to disrupt them! #MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
www.kqed.org/mindshift/62... @karanewhouse.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/mindshift/62... @karanewhouse.bsky.social
How listening to students’ stories can improve math class | KQED
In this math class, students write letters about their math history. The process can change their future.
www.kqed.org
September 26, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Podcast on students writing Dear Math letters with a teacher from High Tech High (Sarah Strong). Features Amy Park and myself talking about hierarchies in math class, and how to disrupt them! #MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
www.kqed.org/mindshift/62... @karanewhouse.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/mindshift/62... @karanewhouse.bsky.social