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I wrote about the right to bathrooms, trans rights, executive orders, personhood, the history of politicizing peeing, Susan Stryker, Sarah McBride, and public space for @thenation.com

www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Right to Pee Is Everything
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February 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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my latest @teenvogue.bsky.social

my heart broke watching Pasadena, Octavia Butler's hometown, where her middle school is named for her, burn. 5 schools have been damaged.

"Octavia knew"—so did Mike Davis—from studying history. denialism and targeting libraries got us here. what will we do?
Black Sci-Fi Writer Octavia Butler Predicted The Dystopia of the LA Fires By Studying History
This week, her hometown of Pasadena has seen at least 5 killed, and 5 schools burned to ash.
www.teenvogue.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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My Chicago exceptionalism streak will continue unabated (especially if we meet the 2035 goal before other cities) @juanpab.bsky.social @gristnews.bsky.social
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Chicago keeps its New Year's resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power
To achieve its climate goals, the city helped finance the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River.
grist.org
January 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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I wrote about a trend of farmworkers assisting with cleanups after hurricanes, and how their communities have been affected for @scalawagmagazine.bsky.social

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After Helene and Milton, Farmworkers Play an Outsized Role in the Cleanup – Scalawag
North Carolina farmworkers on an H-2A visa had their visas extended to work on the dangerous cleanup of damaged fields after hurricanes.
scalawagmagazine.org
December 19, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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nyc writers: @hellgatenyc.com is hiring!
I don't want this to get lost in the news, but that's KIND OF the reason we're hiring—there's so much news!

But here's the headline for the reporter position:

—75k/year
—Fully covered health insurance
—Part-ownership of the company
—25 vacation days
—Joining an incredible team!

PLEASE APPLY!
🚨 BIG NEWS: HELL GATE IS HIRING! 🚨

We're looking for a writer-editor to join our newsroom, as well as a part-time marketing and advertising manager.

The application deadline is Friday, January 3, so don't delay!

More details here: hellgatenyc.com/jobs/
December 17, 2024 at 2:14 AM
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re: the FL mother of 3 whose bail is set at $100k for saying “delay, deny, depose” over a denied claim —

earlier this year we ran a whole series on the suppression of dissent and the usage of “terrorism” charges against those speaking out against oppressive systems. hard not to think of that rn
Welcome to the United States of Suppression
Our new series documents the recent crackdown on dissent and protests in the U.S.
www.teenvogue.com
December 14, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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just hit 10k followers, hi everybody!! 🔟🥳🫶

lil re-intro: I’m the news & politics editor at @teenvogue.bsky.social where I cover abolition, lgbtq+ issues, climate, movements, identity, where policy and culture intersect, + sm more 😌
December 12, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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wrote about the media frenzy following Daniel Penny's acquittal for murdering Jordan Neely, and the disparity in the NYPD's reaction to finding Luigi Mangione, vs the stabbing of 17-year-old Yeremi Colino—about a country making some lives more valuable than others. @teenvogue.bsky.social
Why Does the UnitedHealthcare CEO'S Death Matter More Jordan Neely's?
The difference in media treatment, and in punishment, for killing seems to depend on how much money the person was worth.
www.teenvogue.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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Libraries & Well-Being: A Case Study from The New York Public Library 📚
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Libraries & Well-Being: A Case Study from The New York Public Library
In today’s society, libraries stand out as among the last truly public institutions. Providing access to resources without financial, social, or physical barriers, public libraries make a unique contr...
www.nypl.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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please join me in donating to get navajo elders firewood this season

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Donate to Chizh For Cheii 2024, organized by Loren Anthony
We appreciate all the support and we know there are so many good people who want to contribute to c… Loren Anthony needs your support for Chizh For Cheii 2024
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November 28, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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anyone (esp journalists) have suggestions for free/cheap transcription apps that don’t run on AI? 🫶
November 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 3rd!
November 22, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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"Watching my son eat expired food, his fragile body growing weaker, broke me. But how could I explain to him that this was all there was? How could I ease his hunger when my own stomach churned with emptiness?" By Asmaa Yassin for @thenation.com
The Women Who Remain in Gaza Will Never Leave Me
I survived eight terrible months of genocide. Now, I’m in exile—but I can’t stop thinking about the women who have remained.
www.thenation.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Hello! I am hoping to speak to a doctor who specializes in chronic pain who can speak to me for a story- looking to ask some questions about medication specifically. If this is you/someone you know please reach out, thank you!!
November 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM