Matt Sebastian
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Managing Editor, @denverpost.com. "There's a bit of magic in everything, and then some loss to even things out" — Lou Reed
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David Byrne, the former front man of Talking Heads, turned 73 this year, but he is still curious about what it means to be alive. “We really don’t know what it’s about,” he told Amanda Petrusich. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/tAeX9l
David Byrne’s Career of Earnest Alienation
At seventy-three, the former front man of Talking Heads is still asking questions about what it means to be alive. But now he’s also offering ideas of hopefulness and service.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
David Byrne, the former front man of Talking Heads, turned 73 this year, but he is still curious about what it means to be alive. “We really don’t know what it’s about,” he told Amanda Petrusich. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/tAeX9l
Colorado has been one of the most expensive states in the country for home insurance for a number of years, said Michael Conway, the state's insurance commissioner. “The vast majority of that is hail.”
As premiums skyrocket, Colorado now one of most expensive states in U.S. for home insurance
Colorado is No. 2 in the country for hail insurance claims and the number of properties in areas at risk for wildfires.
www.denverpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Colorado has been one of the most expensive states in the country for home insurance for a number of years, said Michael Conway, the state's insurance commissioner. “The vast majority of that is hail.”
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
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50 years of ZUMA. Just like everyday, it's a good day to listen to one of the best albums ever.
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
50 years of ZUMA. Just like everyday, it's a good day to listen to one of the best albums ever.
"I understand one individual that was deemed as a finalist is no longer in the running," Chicago mayor said today, apparently referring to DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday sought to pump the brakes on the Chicago Board of Education’s search for the next leader of the nation’s fourth-largest school district by suggesting the process is not close to completion after all.
Mayor Brandon Johnson noncommittal on next Chicago Public Schools CEO
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday indicated further applicants should throw their hats in the ring to be Chicago Public Schools CEO.
trib.al
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"I understand one individual that was deemed as a finalist is no longer in the running," Chicago mayor said today, apparently referring to DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero
"Stereogum does not use generative AI. But these days we compete for readership with AI-generated articles while our content gets scraped by LLMs. It sucks, but we think there is still a future for journalism made by human music nerds."
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"Stereogum does not use generative AI. But these days we compete for readership with AI-generated articles while our content gets scraped by LLMs. It sucks, but we think there is still a future for journalism made by human music nerds."
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Interesting convo with a friend who owns a hip NYC record shop about a sudden renewed interest in CDs, which were a negligible part of his business till recently.
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Interesting convo with a friend who owns a hip NYC record shop about a sudden renewed interest in CDs, which were a negligible part of his business till recently.
The pardon list includes John Eastman, who was teaching at CU Boulder while he tried to help Trump overturn the election results, and Jenna Ellis, whose Colorado law license has been suspended for 3 years for her efforts
Trump pardons top allies who aided bid to subvert the 2020 election
Pardon recipients include Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman and dozens more.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The pardon list includes John Eastman, who was teaching at CU Boulder while he tried to help Trump overturn the election results, and Jenna Ellis, whose Colorado law license has been suspended for 3 years for her efforts
Journalism friends, please share: @denverpost.com is seeking a Sports Editor to oversee the newspaper's sports staff and produce a sports section that has repeatedly earned national recognition for excellence. More details, including pay range, at the link below #journalismjobs
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Journalism friends, please share: @denverpost.com is seeking a Sports Editor to oversee the newspaper's sports staff and produce a sports section that has repeatedly earned national recognition for excellence. More details, including pay range, at the link below #journalismjobs
The U.S. Air Force Academy's academic accreditation is under review following a formal complaint that the institution no longer has sufficient Ph.D.-level faculty as the federal government reduces its civilian workforce // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social
Air Force Academy’s accreditation under review after cuts to civilian faculty
Concerned alumni and former faculty told The Denver Post they believe the academy is losing too many civilian Ph.D.-level instructors without the ability to replace them with qualified military mem…
www.denverpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The U.S. Air Force Academy's academic accreditation is under review following a formal complaint that the institution no longer has sufficient Ph.D.-level faculty as the federal government reduces its civilian workforce // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social
The @denverpost.com editorial board: "Federal immigration officials are out of control, and America’s third branch of government needs to rein in the gross abuse of power on display in Colorado and across the nation."
ICE is lawlessly detaining Coloradans. The judicial branch is our only hope (Editorial)
“Trump’s immigration enforcement squad cannot just smash and grab Coloradans because they suspect someone might be here illegally.”
www.denverpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The @denverpost.com editorial board: "Federal immigration officials are out of control, and America’s third branch of government needs to rein in the gross abuse of power on display in Colorado and across the nation."
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"spinoff" breaks the symmetry and makes it clear it's the object of "watching" and not part of a clause in apposition to "Frankenstein," so there's no need for the so-called Oxford comma to disambiguate!
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"spinoff" breaks the symmetry and makes it clear it's the object of "watching" and not part of a clause in apposition to "Frankenstein," so there's no need for the so-called Oxford comma to disambiguate!
Fun exploration by @gedge1.bsky.social of "the catchiest song on Earth" with great multimedia presentation by the @washingtonpost.com — you can isolate the "Take On Me" vocals, keyboards, drums, etc.
‘Take On Me’ has been stuck in our heads for 40 years. Here’s how it got there.
“Take On Me,” the 1980s synth-pop hit song from the band A-ha, marks 40 years of global ubiquity even while personal disputes have chilled the Norwegian trio.
wapo.st
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Fun exploration by @gedge1.bsky.social of "the catchiest song on Earth" with great multimedia presentation by the @washingtonpost.com — you can isolate the "Take On Me" vocals, keyboards, drums, etc.
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The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments during the government shutdown.
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. U.S.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments during the government shutdown.
Superintendent Alex Marrero said Friday that his “dedication remains firmly with Denver Public Schools,” but neither Marrero nor the district explicitly denied media reports that he is a finalist to become Chicago Public Schools’ next CEO // Story by @jessicaseaman.bsky.social
Superintendent Alex Marrero says he’s dedicated to DPS following report he’s a finalist for Chicago job
Alex Marrero does not explicitly deny being a finalist in Chicago, but says he is “proud to continue serving as superintendent” at DPS.
www.denverpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Superintendent Alex Marrero said Friday that his “dedication remains firmly with Denver Public Schools,” but neither Marrero nor the district explicitly denied media reports that he is a finalist to become Chicago Public Schools’ next CEO // Story by @jessicaseaman.bsky.social
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1/ I worked at DoD. I literally cannot imagine lawyers coming up with a legal basis for lethal strike of suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on this purported smuggling vessel raises significant potential legal issues.
www.justsecurity.org
September 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
1/ I worked at DoD. I literally cannot imagine lawyers coming up with a legal basis for lethal strike of suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
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The city of Craig has paid $300k to a man who suffered injuries after law enforcement intentionally plowed into him with an SUV.
Tanner Sholes sued the city and members of law enforcement last year, alleging they violated his constitutional rights.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/07/c...
Tanner Sholes sued the city and members of law enforcement last year, alleging they violated his constitutional rights.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/07/c...
Colorado city pays $300,000 to settle claims from man intentionally run down by law enforcement
The lawsuit’s claims against five members of the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office remain ongoing.
www.denverpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The city of Craig has paid $300k to a man who suffered injuries after law enforcement intentionally plowed into him with an SUV.
Tanner Sholes sued the city and members of law enforcement last year, alleging they violated his constitutional rights.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/07/c...
Tanner Sholes sued the city and members of law enforcement last year, alleging they violated his constitutional rights.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/07/c...
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"What does federal attention mean for our safety? For our sources?"
"That's the calculation foreign correspondents make in conflict zones. Now it's what local journalists are making in American cities."
#California #USA #Media #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"That's the calculation foreign correspondents make in conflict zones. Now it's what local journalists are making in American cities."
#California #USA #Media #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
When your local reporter needs the same protection as a war correspondent
Five months of covering ICE raids taught our small LA newsroom hard lessons — and we're still figuring out how to sustain it.
lapublicpress.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"What does federal attention mean for our safety? For our sources?"
"That's the calculation foreign correspondents make in conflict zones. Now it's what local journalists are making in American cities."
#California #USA #Media #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"That's the calculation foreign correspondents make in conflict zones. Now it's what local journalists are making in American cities."
#California #USA #Media #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
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A man collapsed in the Oval Office yesterday. The internet got the story wrong.
My experience struggling to correct the record — including on Bluesky! — and the warning signs as AI, aggregation, and social media increasingly drive our news consumption.
My experience struggling to correct the record — including on Bluesky! — and the warning signs as AI, aggregation, and social media increasingly drive our news consumption.
A man collapsed in the Oval Office. The internet got the story wrong.
A case study in how bad information can spread — and how hard it is to correct it.
dandiamond.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A man collapsed in the Oval Office yesterday. The internet got the story wrong.
My experience struggling to correct the record — including on Bluesky! — and the warning signs as AI, aggregation, and social media increasingly drive our news consumption.
My experience struggling to correct the record — including on Bluesky! — and the warning signs as AI, aggregation, and social media increasingly drive our news consumption.
More than 800 flights have been canceled nationwide today — 4 times as many as yesterday, according to FlightAware. That includes 74 flights in and out of Denver. And airlines have already canceled 57 flights at DIA tomorrow
More than 70 Denver flights canceled as DIA’s air traffic controllers work without pay
The 31 controllers assigned to DIA’s tower received notices Thursday saying their pay next week, again, would be zero.
www.denverpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
More than 800 flights have been canceled nationwide today — 4 times as many as yesterday, according to FlightAware. That includes 74 flights in and out of Denver. And airlines have already canceled 57 flights at DIA tomorrow
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DHS stopped automatically archiving officials’ text messages.
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
DHS stopped automatically archiving officials’ text messages.
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Now to save messages — as law requires— officials gotta…
-take a screenshot.
-send it to their work computer
-run the file through a program there
-repeat
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
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BREAKING: Chicago federal judge to issue sweeping injunction limiting use of force by immigration agents in ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
Chicago federal judge to issue sweeping injunction limiting use of force by immigration agents in ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
The incoming preliminary injunction replaces a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis in early October that was set to expire at 11:30 a.m.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
BREAKING: Chicago federal judge to issue sweeping injunction limiting use of force by immigration agents in ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
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Denver Post confirms what we’ve been hearing: nearly all federal HSI agents with expertise on cultural property crimes have been reassigned to immigration duties in recent months.
Major loss of law enforcement capabilities in the world’s largest art market.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/u...
Major loss of law enforcement capabilities in the world’s largest art market.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/u...
The U.S. was a leader in cultural heritage investigations. Now those agents are working immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security Investigations, the department’s investigative arm, once had as many as eight agents in its New York office investigating cultural property cases.
www.denverpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Denver Post confirms what we’ve been hearing: nearly all federal HSI agents with expertise on cultural property crimes have been reassigned to immigration duties in recent months.
Major loss of law enforcement capabilities in the world’s largest art market.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/u...
Major loss of law enforcement capabilities in the world’s largest art market.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/u...