Mary Helene Hall
@mary-helene.com
producer at bham now. mercer center for collaborative journalism alum. coastal alabama native. fast talker. chronic crafter. bird watcher. too much to say.
which of my followers are still using bluesky 👀
July 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
which of my followers are still using bluesky 👀
January 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
me: yeah i dont think TTPD was taylor’s best work but it was alright
also me:
also me:
December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM
me: yeah i dont think TTPD was taylor’s best work but it was alright
also me:
also me:
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Scoop: After the LA Times published a piece about Elon Musk that carried a headline owner Patrick Soon-Shiong didn't like, a new rule was implemented: Prior to publishing opinion stories, headlines must be emailed to Soon-Shiong, where he can then choose to weigh in. www.status.news/p/los-angele...
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Staffers at the Los Angeles Times described to Status a demoralized publication depleted of its spirit in which employees are "confused," "offended," and "frustrated."
www.status.news
December 5, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Scoop: After the LA Times published a piece about Elon Musk that carried a headline owner Patrick Soon-Shiong didn't like, a new rule was implemented: Prior to publishing opinion stories, headlines must be emailed to Soon-Shiong, where he can then choose to weigh in. www.status.news/p/los-angele...
If you want a way to give back this holiday season, check out the USPS Operation Santa site and adopt a letter: www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters?tab=...
But for your entertainment, here are some standouts I've seen so far...
But for your entertainment, here are some standouts I've seen so far...
November 27, 2024 at 4:11 AM
If you want a way to give back this holiday season, check out the USPS Operation Santa site and adopt a letter: www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters?tab=...
But for your entertainment, here are some standouts I've seen so far...
But for your entertainment, here are some standouts I've seen so far...
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportations during his second term.
I spoke with immigration lawyers, law enforcement, and activists to learn how this might (or might not) pan out in Oakland and Alameda County.
My latest story for The Oaklandside: oaklandside.org/2024/11/26/o...
I spoke with immigration lawyers, law enforcement, and activists to learn how this might (or might not) pan out in Oakland and Alameda County.
My latest story for The Oaklandside: oaklandside.org/2024/11/26/o...
Trump promises ‘mass deportations.’ Could that happen in Oakland?
During President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, Oakland and California established greater protections for undocumented people. But immigration lawyers and advocates are still concerned.
oaklandside.org
November 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM
President-elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportations during his second term.
I spoke with immigration lawyers, law enforcement, and activists to learn how this might (or might not) pan out in Oakland and Alameda County.
My latest story for The Oaklandside: oaklandside.org/2024/11/26/o...
I spoke with immigration lawyers, law enforcement, and activists to learn how this might (or might not) pan out in Oakland and Alameda County.
My latest story for The Oaklandside: oaklandside.org/2024/11/26/o...
never forget what they took from us
November 26, 2024 at 5:16 AM
never forget what they took from us
this mockingbird in my front yard knows who you are and what you did.
macon, ga
macon, ga
November 26, 2024 at 3:12 AM
this mockingbird in my front yard knows who you are and what you did.
macon, ga
macon, ga
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mental health break? you bet it did
November 14, 2024 at 2:38 AM
mental health break? you bet it did
i'd like less of whatever we have going on in congress and more of this
November 15, 2024 at 3:57 AM
i'd like less of whatever we have going on in congress and more of this
the real reason you should subscribe to the macon melody newsletter is because we put cute dogs (and cats) in it every week
maconmelody.com
maconmelody.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:20 PM
the real reason you should subscribe to the macon melody newsletter is because we put cute dogs (and cats) in it every week
maconmelody.com
maconmelody.com
maybe it'll stick this time!
so are people gonna use this now orrrr
November 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM
maybe it'll stick this time!
so are people gonna use this now orrrr
February 13, 2024 at 2:58 AM
so are people gonna use this now orrrr
Oh, Bluesky. I had so much hope.
January 2, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Oh, Bluesky. I had so much hope.
messaging bumble matches in the desktop client at my desk like i'm sending a work email
September 6, 2023 at 1:31 AM
messaging bumble matches in the desktop client at my desk like i'm sending a work email
mentally banging my head against a wall right now
August 29, 2023 at 8:34 PM
mentally banging my head against a wall right now
This is about my home area, but this is a problem across the country. You can’t walk in any hospital and get a rape kit — you’ve gotta go somewhere else.
For @aldotcom.bsky.social :
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/in-alabamas-fastest-growing-county-it-is-nearly-impossible-to-get-a-rape-kit.html
For @aldotcom.bsky.social :
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/in-alabamas-fastest-growing-county-it-is-nearly-impossible-to-get-a-rape-kit.html
In Alabama’s fastest-growing county, it is nearly impossible to get a rape kit
There are no sexual assault nurse examiners working in Baldwin County.
www.al.com
August 17, 2023 at 1:12 PM
This is about my home area, but this is a problem across the country. You can’t walk in any hospital and get a rape kit — you’ve gotta go somewhere else.
For @aldotcom.bsky.social :
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/in-alabamas-fastest-growing-county-it-is-nearly-impossible-to-get-a-rape-kit.html
For @aldotcom.bsky.social :
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/in-alabamas-fastest-growing-county-it-is-nearly-impossible-to-get-a-rape-kit.html
buying Rx glasses online is so stressful 😞 how do i know if they fit? if they look ok? if the vibe is right??
August 3, 2023 at 10:44 PM
buying Rx glasses online is so stressful 😞 how do i know if they fit? if they look ok? if the vibe is right??
used a random number generator to give away my first bluesky invite code and @hannahzziegler.bsky.social won lol
please go follow my 2022 ajc summer intern buddy
please go follow my 2022 ajc summer intern buddy
July 17, 2023 at 3:02 PM
used a random number generator to give away my first bluesky invite code and @hannahzziegler.bsky.social won lol
please go follow my 2022 ajc summer intern buddy
please go follow my 2022 ajc summer intern buddy
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https://mashable.com/article/threads-hate-speech-disinformation
Threads already crashing.
Hate speech isn’t a joke.
BlueSky— Don’t make this your fate ;/ I’m telling you,
It will not be better. Just apologize.
Threads already crashing.
Hate speech isn’t a joke.
BlueSky— Don’t make this your fate ;/ I’m telling you,
It will not be better. Just apologize.
Threads already has a hate speech problem, civil rights groups warn
Carrying over Instagram's Community Guidelines might not be enough.
mashable.com
July 17, 2023 at 1:39 PM
https://mashable.com/article/threads-hate-speech-disinformation
Threads already crashing.
Hate speech isn’t a joke.
BlueSky— Don’t make this your fate ;/ I’m telling you,
It will not be better. Just apologize.
Threads already crashing.
Hate speech isn’t a joke.
BlueSky— Don’t make this your fate ;/ I’m telling you,
It will not be better. Just apologize.
🦎 save 🦎 the 🦎 salamanders 🦎 do 🦎 whatever 🦎 it 🦎takes 🦎
https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/nonprofit-buys-23000-acres-of-forestland-to-protect-rare-salamander-found-only-in-alabama.html
https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/nonprofit-buys-23000-acres-of-forestland-to-protect-rare-salamander-found-only-in-alabama.html
Nonprofit buys 23,000 acres to protect rare Alabama salamander
The Red Hills Salamander is only found in this Alabama forest.
www.al.com
July 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM
🦎 save 🦎 the 🦎 salamanders 🦎 do 🦎 whatever 🦎 it 🦎takes 🦎
https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/nonprofit-buys-23000-acres-of-forestland-to-protect-rare-salamander-found-only-in-alabama.html
https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/nonprofit-buys-23000-acres-of-forestland-to-protect-rare-salamander-found-only-in-alabama.html
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A good obituary is a mini-biography that captures the spirit of its subject. This is a good one, telling the story of a life well lived. https://t.co/DXXQirL2yA
Minnie Bruce Pratt, Alabama native who pushed for LGBTQ equality, dies at 76
Pratt was a pioneering feminist author and thinker.
t.co
July 3, 2023 at 10:15 PM
A good obituary is a mini-biography that captures the spirit of its subject. This is a good one, telling the story of a life well lived. https://t.co/DXXQirL2yA
look at my fancy little domain guys im so techy i did that all by myself
July 5, 2023 at 5:35 PM
look at my fancy little domain guys im so techy i did that all by myself