Maeve McGoran
@maevemcgoran.bsky.social
Reporter, ex-NPR, based in Miami. Please check out my new podcast Shipwreck on Audible. audible.com/Shipwreck
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
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BREAKING: We just got the First Circuit's ruling in the Rhode Island SNAP case: The petition for stay pending appeal is denied in part. (waiting for the full doc to hit PACER)
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
BREAKING: We just got the First Circuit's ruling in the Rhode Island SNAP case: The petition for stay pending appeal is denied in part. (waiting for the full doc to hit PACER)
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If you're looking for something to dislodge that Gordon Lightfoot earworm, tomorrow is ALSO the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's debut album. Like Bruce Springsteen says, starts with "probably the greatest opening line of anyone’s debut album in rock ’n’ roll."
This is a fun piece:
This is a fun piece:
Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary (Gift Article)
In 1975, she transformed poetry into punk. Neither would ever be the same. More than 20 artists who made and admired the album share their memories.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you're looking for something to dislodge that Gordon Lightfoot earworm, tomorrow is ALSO the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's debut album. Like Bruce Springsteen says, starts with "probably the greatest opening line of anyone’s debut album in rock ’n’ roll."
This is a fun piece:
This is a fun piece:
I hope KBJ's faith that the federal appeals court will immediately review the order to fully fund SNAP isn't misplaced
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I hope KBJ's faith that the federal appeals court will immediately review the order to fully fund SNAP isn't misplaced
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
The only federal judge in Fort Pierce is Aileen Cannon.
"A federal judge recently empaneled a new grand jury to convene Jan. 12 in Fort Pierce, Fla. That prompted close Trump allies to indicate this will be the venue to review what they allege is a broad Democratic conspiracy to thwart Trump."
"A federal judge recently empaneled a new grand jury to convene Jan. 12 in Fort Pierce, Fla. That prompted close Trump allies to indicate this will be the venue to review what they allege is a broad Democratic conspiracy to thwart Trump."
The South Florida US attorney’s office is recruiting prosecutors and restructuring its chain of command in preparation for a grand jury investigation expected to target former Justice Department officials and others involved in cases against President Donald Trump.
DOJ Miami Office Readies Conspiracy Probe Into Trump Enemies (1)
The South Florida US attorney’s office is recruiting prosecutors and restructuring its chain of command in preparation for a grand jury investigation expected to target former Justice Department officials and others involved in cases against President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The only federal judge in Fort Pierce is Aileen Cannon.
"A federal judge recently empaneled a new grand jury to convene Jan. 12 in Fort Pierce, Fla. That prompted close Trump allies to indicate this will be the venue to review what they allege is a broad Democratic conspiracy to thwart Trump."
"A federal judge recently empaneled a new grand jury to convene Jan. 12 in Fort Pierce, Fla. That prompted close Trump allies to indicate this will be the venue to review what they allege is a broad Democratic conspiracy to thwart Trump."
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Here’s an easy way to find out how to donate to your local food bank this weekend. 🇺🇸
@feedingamerica.org
give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate
@feedingamerica.org
give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Here’s an easy way to find out how to donate to your local food bank this weekend. 🇺🇸
@feedingamerica.org
give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate
@feedingamerica.org
give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate
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November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Of ælcum æfter his mægen; to ælcum æfter his behof.
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Of ælcum æfter his mægen; to ælcum æfter his behof.
"The best explanation for 2025 is that voters didn’t know what they were getting with Trump 2.0 last November, but now they do — and they don’t like it."
Universal swing in action: "What we saw last night was a directional shift toward Democrats in 99.8% of counties that held partisan elections." www.gelliottmorris.com/p/seven-data...
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"The best explanation for 2025 is that voters didn’t know what they were getting with Trump 2.0 last November, but now they do — and they don’t like it."
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A photojournalist was arrested by ICE at gunpoint — and his DACA status revoked.
“Ya’akub isn’t being accused of breaking immigration law — his DACA protection doesn’t expire until May 2026. In fact Ya’akub’s lawyers say he hasn’t been accused of any crime.”
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/04/h...
“Ya’akub isn’t being accused of breaking immigration law — his DACA protection doesn’t expire until May 2026. In fact Ya’akub’s lawyers say he hasn’t been accused of any crime.”
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/04/h...
When Storytelling Is Called ‘Terrorism’: How My Friend and Fellow Journalist Was Targeted by ICE
As a DACA recipient, Ya'akub Ira Vijandre’s arrest holds drastic implications for the state of free speech in America.
thebarbedwire.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A photojournalist was arrested by ICE at gunpoint — and his DACA status revoked.
“Ya’akub isn’t being accused of breaking immigration law — his DACA protection doesn’t expire until May 2026. In fact Ya’akub’s lawyers say he hasn’t been accused of any crime.”
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/04/h...
“Ya’akub isn’t being accused of breaking immigration law — his DACA protection doesn’t expire until May 2026. In fact Ya’akub’s lawyers say he hasn’t been accused of any crime.”
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/04/h...
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A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
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McClatchy, of course, owns the Miami Herald...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
McClatchy, of course, owns the Miami Herald...
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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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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The Roosevelt Institute was honored to present @teenvogue.com with the 2025 Freedom of Speech Medal because their team understood that freedom is about both speaking truth to power and the capacity to build power.
Read our full statement:
rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...
Read our full statement:
rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Roosevelt Institute was honored to present @teenvogue.com with the 2025 Freedom of Speech Medal because their team understood that freedom is about both speaking truth to power and the capacity to build power.
Read our full statement:
rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...
Read our full statement:
rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...
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....and then they cut their entire political journalism team.
We are honored to receive the @rooseveltinstitute.org's 2025 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech and Expression, and to be among a stellar class of laureates including @wck.org, @cvt.org, and more. Details: tnvge.co/ZMIUg7v
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
....and then they cut their entire political journalism team.
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Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
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Wow: George Tidmarsh, brought in by Trump admin to lead FDA’s drug division, is on leave after he says he questioned FDA’s plan to speed drug approvals, @by-cjewett.bsky.social reports
Also says he clashed with Vinay Prasad and blames him for a toxic environment at FDA
Also says he clashed with Vinay Prasad and blames him for a toxic environment at FDA
F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Is Placed on Leave, and Cites a ‘Toxic’ Environment
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Wow: George Tidmarsh, brought in by Trump admin to lead FDA’s drug division, is on leave after he says he questioned FDA’s plan to speed drug approvals, @by-cjewett.bsky.social reports
Also says he clashed with Vinay Prasad and blames him for a toxic environment at FDA
Also says he clashed with Vinay Prasad and blames him for a toxic environment at FDA
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Last night, the FAA warned there would be NO CONTROLLERS WORKING at the Orlando Int Airport.
October 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Last night, the FAA warned there would be NO CONTROLLERS WORKING at the Orlando Int Airport.
This summer a barge and a sailboat collided in Biscayne Bay. Tragically, 3 kids were killed. Now the Coast Guard is referring the collision to the US Attorney for manslaughter charges. This does not happen very often
www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releas...
www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releas...
www.news.uscg.mil
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This summer a barge and a sailboat collided in Biscayne Bay. Tragically, 3 kids were killed. Now the Coast Guard is referring the collision to the US Attorney for manslaughter charges. This does not happen very often
www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releas...
www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releas...
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"...NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying Melissa dropped an instrument into its powerful southern eyewall that measured an instantaneous wind – an extreme gust – of 252 mph just above the ocean surface."
"...this would be the highest instantaneous wind ever observed inside a tropical cyclone..."
#Melissa
"...this would be the highest instantaneous wind ever observed inside a tropical cyclone..."
#Melissa
So much news today with Hurricane Melissa. Between wall-to-wall on-air coverage, I've managed to also pull together a special late edition of the daily newsletter, including everything we know so far about Melissa. My heart is with all those affected.
Category 5 Melissa Slams Jamaica at Peak Intensity, Catastrophic Conditions Ongoing
Melissa ties Dorian in 2019 and the 1935 Labor Day hurricane as the strongest landfalling Atlantic basin hurricane on record
michaelrlowry.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"...NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying Melissa dropped an instrument into its powerful southern eyewall that measured an instantaneous wind – an extreme gust – of 252 mph just above the ocean surface."
"...this would be the highest instantaneous wind ever observed inside a tropical cyclone..."
#Melissa
"...this would be the highest instantaneous wind ever observed inside a tropical cyclone..."
#Melissa
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The Amazon layoffs are the latest in a string of cuts from tech companies including Meta, Google and Microsoft — all of which are racing to compete in AI. wapo.st/3JhvQrR
Amazon to cut corporate workforce by about 14,000
The Amazon layoffs are the latest in a string of cuts from tech companies including Meta, Google and Microsoft — all of which are racing to compete in AI.
wapo.st
October 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Amazon layoffs are the latest in a string of cuts from tech companies including Meta, Google and Microsoft — all of which are racing to compete in AI. wapo.st/3JhvQrR
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Pretty remarkable that World Central Kitchen, known for its humanitarian relief efforts around the world, is setting up aid centers for furloughed federal workers in DC
World Central Kitchen | First Alert: WCK Relief Team Serving Meals to Federal Workers During Government Shutdown
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is serving hot meals to furloughed federal workers in Washington, D.C., as the U.S. government shutdown nears its fourth week.
wck.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Pretty remarkable that World Central Kitchen, known for its humanitarian relief efforts around the world, is setting up aid centers for furloughed federal workers in DC
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“.. it was crickets on the Bari Weiss-controlled former home of Walter Cronkite.”
@deadline.com $PSKY
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@deadline.com $PSKY
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October 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
“.. it was crickets on the Bari Weiss-controlled former home of Walter Cronkite.”
@deadline.com $PSKY
deadline.com/2025/10/cbs-...
@deadline.com $PSKY
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