Lex
@lexmstewart.bsky.social
Career Coach, Artist, Gardener
Work & Culture Writer
Helping people get, keep, and love their work
Work & Culture Writer
Helping people get, keep, and love their work
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One thing that I find in my research on nursing homes is that people are sometimes reluctant to believe accounts of horrible conditions, because they don’t want them to be true.
And I’m wondering about a similar dynamic as people read horrible quotes from someone being held up as a hero.
And I’m wondering about a similar dynamic as people read horrible quotes from someone being held up as a hero.
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
One thing that I find in my research on nursing homes is that people are sometimes reluctant to believe accounts of horrible conditions, because they don’t want them to be true.
And I’m wondering about a similar dynamic as people read horrible quotes from someone being held up as a hero.
And I’m wondering about a similar dynamic as people read horrible quotes from someone being held up as a hero.
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Breaking news: More than 450 Diablo game developers just voted to unionize
August 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Breaking news: More than 450 Diablo game developers just voted to unionize
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I will never understand how American elites managed to convince themselves that uncivil debate — not fascism, not impunity and not widespread indifference to facts — is the defining problem of our time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...
August 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I will never understand how American elites managed to convince themselves that uncivil debate — not fascism, not impunity and not widespread indifference to facts — is the defining problem of our time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...
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People think the only people who fall for propaganda are those who don’t know it’s propaganda, and that’s just not true.
August 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
People think the only people who fall for propaganda are those who don’t know it’s propaganda, and that’s just not true.
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
If you're ever stuck on what questions to ask at the end of an interview, www.keyvalues.com/culture-quer... is a great resource
Culture Queries
Get the best questions to ask in your next job interview so that you can learn about the culture, stand out, and land your dream job.
www.keyvalues.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you're ever stuck on what questions to ask at the end of an interview, www.keyvalues.com/culture-quer... is a great resource
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I see the issue. When we said we would replace human workers with machines you assumed the machines would work. That's on you
August 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I see the issue. When we said we would replace human workers with machines you assumed the machines would work. That's on you
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The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era
Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
I'm glad someone's finally paying attention to my [unspecified skills] !! 😤
In preparation for a piece on job search scams, I've been looking back through some of the gems I was sent over the last few months
In preparation for a piece on job search scams, I've been looking back through some of the gems I was sent over the last few months
August 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm glad someone's finally paying attention to my [unspecified skills] !! 😤
In preparation for a piece on job search scams, I've been looking back through some of the gems I was sent over the last few months
In preparation for a piece on job search scams, I've been looking back through some of the gems I was sent over the last few months
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Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.
The threat of political violence is keeping parents out of elected office
Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.
19thnews.org
August 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.
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one of the single best deals in streaming. i've been paying for PBS Passport for years. it rules
August 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
one of the single best deals in streaming. i've been paying for PBS Passport for years. it rules
We're in the final stretch of our Summer Pledge Drive over at @NTLCouncil
✅ So far we've assembled a senior leadership team, held our first community organizing panel, and are hard at work planning our inaugural Summit for the fall.
Pledge drive wraps up this week!
✅ So far we've assembled a senior leadership team, held our first community organizing panel, and are hard at work planning our inaugural Summit for the fall.
Pledge drive wraps up this week!
July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We're in the final stretch of our Summer Pledge Drive over at @NTLCouncil
✅ So far we've assembled a senior leadership team, held our first community organizing panel, and are hard at work planning our inaugural Summit for the fall.
Pledge drive wraps up this week!
✅ So far we've assembled a senior leadership team, held our first community organizing panel, and are hard at work planning our inaugural Summit for the fall.
Pledge drive wraps up this week!
I've been looking into job search scams for my newsletter and this feels like as good a time as any to plug the FTC's website if you feel like you might be getting scammed!
consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale...
consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale...
Job scammers are looking to hire you
Scammers are always “hiring” but don’t actually want to employ you. Instead, they want your money, personal information, or both. Here’s how to spot and avoid a job scam.
consumer.ftc.gov
July 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I've been looking into job search scams for my newsletter and this feels like as good a time as any to plug the FTC's website if you feel like you might be getting scammed!
consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale...
consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale...
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Trans people make up 1-3% of American society depending on definitions (nonbinary, trans, etc).
That is enough to swing multiple close swing state elections.
Democrats should not nominate an anti-trans Democrat.
That is enough to swing multiple close swing state elections.
Democrats should not nominate an anti-trans Democrat.
If there's one thing that getting yelled at all day for saying that I will not vote for Gavin Newsom in a hypothetical 2028 election has made me more sure of... it's that I will not be voting for Gavin Newsom (or any other politician who pushes anti-trans nonsense) in 2028 or any other year.
July 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trans people make up 1-3% of American society depending on definitions (nonbinary, trans, etc).
That is enough to swing multiple close swing state elections.
Democrats should not nominate an anti-trans Democrat.
That is enough to swing multiple close swing state elections.
Democrats should not nominate an anti-trans Democrat.
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While they defund our lifelines, we become each other's safety nets. The revolution happens in our communities, AND in Congress.
July 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
While they defund our lifelines, we become each other's safety nets. The revolution happens in our communities, AND in Congress.
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As more journalists are driven out of their jobs, I keep hearing this drumbeat of "it's ok -- they can start their own newsletter or publication." Some can. But becoming your own business is a huge job, and will eliminate many talented reporters from the public sphere. Here's why. (1/5)
July 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As more journalists are driven out of their jobs, I keep hearing this drumbeat of "it's ok -- they can start their own newsletter or publication." Some can. But becoming your own business is a huge job, and will eliminate many talented reporters from the public sphere. Here's why. (1/5)
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We’re 25% of the way there! We’re one step closer to reaching our $1,000 goal by July 31.
Your support fuels trans leadership and builds a brighter future for our community.
Your support fuels trans leadership and builds a brighter future for our community.
July 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’re 25% of the way there! We’re one step closer to reaching our $1,000 goal by July 31.
Your support fuels trans leadership and builds a brighter future for our community.
Your support fuels trans leadership and builds a brighter future for our community.
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Because of systematic racism and inequities in the labor market, cracks in the strength of the overall economy always show up for Black workers first. "Black women show up as a canary in the coal mine, giving a picture of what may happen to everyone else later” @chabeli.bsky.social @19thnews.org
Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign.
New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.
19thnews.org
July 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Because of systematic racism and inequities in the labor market, cracks in the strength of the overall economy always show up for Black workers first. "Black women show up as a canary in the coal mine, giving a picture of what may happen to everyone else later” @chabeli.bsky.social @19thnews.org
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some people are gonna need a few days in the fetal position and some people do best when immediately given a task and some people need to immerse themselves in joy and comfort
we have to let everyone grieve and feel this shit however their own nervous system needs. this is gonna be a long fight
we have to let everyone grieve and feel this shit however their own nervous system needs. this is gonna be a long fight
It’s okay to be sad right now guys fuck stop telling ppl not to despair and get back to work, this is why so many ppl are in a state of apathy and dissociation cuz they don’t even have space from movement leaders to feel how they feel
July 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
some people are gonna need a few days in the fetal position and some people do best when immediately given a task and some people need to immerse themselves in joy and comfort
we have to let everyone grieve and feel this shit however their own nervous system needs. this is gonna be a long fight
we have to let everyone grieve and feel this shit however their own nervous system needs. this is gonna be a long fight
I was baffled that people were actually having trouble pronouncing "Mamdani" til I got on the phone with my midwestern mother
She'd gotten it all the way to "Moombino" before three rounds of my corrections 😂
She'd gotten it all the way to "Moombino" before three rounds of my corrections 😂
July 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I was baffled that people were actually having trouble pronouncing "Mamdani" til I got on the phone with my midwestern mother
She'd gotten it all the way to "Moombino" before three rounds of my corrections 😂
She'd gotten it all the way to "Moombino" before three rounds of my corrections 😂
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Axios 26 Jun 25 -- Analysis of Victory Institute report: Christian Right attacks have galvanized the trans community as number of trans people in public office soars by 1,800% to 1,334 just since 2017. Nonbinary alone grew 3,900%. (By comparison LGBTQ+ grew by 198%.) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Transgender representation in public office has skyrocketed
Since 2017, LGBTQ+ representation among elected officials has swelled by nearly 200%.
www.axios.com
June 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Axios 26 Jun 25 -- Analysis of Victory Institute report: Christian Right attacks have galvanized the trans community as number of trans people in public office soars by 1,800% to 1,334 just since 2017. Nonbinary alone grew 3,900%. (By comparison LGBTQ+ grew by 198%.) @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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June 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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I think that the outcome in the NY Mayoral race and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race both show that people power CAN beat the political money machine. That should give us all hope, and the motivation to work for the government we want.
June 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I think that the outcome in the NY Mayoral race and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race both show that people power CAN beat the political money machine. That should give us all hope, and the motivation to work for the government we want.
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"The latest State of the World’s Birds report found nearly half of the planet’s bird species are in decline, and more than 500 bird species could vanish within the next century. 'We face a bird extinction crisis unprecedented in modern times.'" 🌏 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century – report
Researchers say urgent conservation efforts will be needed to mitigate the ‘shocking statistic’ that threatens to unravel ecosystems
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"The latest State of the World’s Birds report found nearly half of the planet’s bird species are in decline, and more than 500 bird species could vanish within the next century. 'We face a bird extinction crisis unprecedented in modern times.'" 🌏 www.theguardian.com/environment/...