Mikala Compton
@mikalacompton.bsky.social
📍Austin, TX
KC native
Photojournalist / Austin American-Statesman
KC native
Photojournalist / Austin American-Statesman
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Doug Mills is one of the greatest to ever do it.
This is America, 2025
In one weekend (!!), one New York Times photographer, Doug Mills, travels from Gitmo to the Super Bowl to take two unforgettable images of where we're at as a nation
In one weekend (!!), one New York Times photographer, Doug Mills, travels from Gitmo to the Super Bowl to take two unforgettable images of where we're at as a nation
February 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Doug Mills is one of the greatest to ever do it.
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A front page for the ages.
December 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM
A front page for the ages.
I’ve been waiting at the DMV for an hour now, but at least they’re not playing Christmas music. Counting my blessings 😩
December 23, 2024 at 3:28 PM
I’ve been waiting at the DMV for an hour now, but at least they’re not playing Christmas music. Counting my blessings 😩
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I wish people would recognize that being disabled or unhoused is not a moral failing.
So many look down on those in less fortunate situations - yet refuse to acknowledge that they are one bad stroke of luck away from ending up in the same scenario. /4
So many look down on those in less fortunate situations - yet refuse to acknowledge that they are one bad stroke of luck away from ending up in the same scenario. /4
December 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
I wish people would recognize that being disabled or unhoused is not a moral failing.
So many look down on those in less fortunate situations - yet refuse to acknowledge that they are one bad stroke of luck away from ending up in the same scenario. /4
So many look down on those in less fortunate situations - yet refuse to acknowledge that they are one bad stroke of luck away from ending up in the same scenario. /4
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Breaking News: A judge said he would not approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion, prolonging the tug of war for ownership of the site founded by Alex Jones.
Judge Refuses to Allow Sale of Infowars to The Onion
The Onion’s bid was supported by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit focused on ending gun violence.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Breaking News: A judge said he would not approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion, prolonging the tug of war for ownership of the site founded by Alex Jones.
You can see his entire life flash before his eyes.
The doink heard 'round the AFC West ‼️
Kansas City clinched the division with a field goal that bounced off the upright and in as time expired.
Kansas City clinched the division with a field goal that bounced off the upright and in as time expired.
December 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM
You can see his entire life flash before his eyes.
…where are the memes tho 😭
I haven’t completely given up Twitter bc the memes are just🤌
I haven’t completely given up Twitter bc the memes are just🤌
December 6, 2024 at 5:46 AM
…where are the memes tho 😭
I haven’t completely given up Twitter bc the memes are just🤌
I haven’t completely given up Twitter bc the memes are just🤌
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Just ran across this wet-plate portrait of President Andrew Johnson by Mathew Brady. Hell of a pre-Photoshop retouch job.
December 2, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Just ran across this wet-plate portrait of President Andrew Johnson by Mathew Brady. Hell of a pre-Photoshop retouch job.
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The future of journalism is incredibly bleak. An industry already in crisis now faces this + heightened legal threats + the “nonprofit killer” bill + tariff-induced cutbacks in household discretionary spending. It’s existential. If you can, please support journalism now, before the worst hits.
Brendan Carr, Trump's FCC chair pick, is signaling his intention to punish broadcasters that the incoming administration believes has been unfair to them.
He's doing something else here, too: he's discouraging broadcasters from critically covering Trump moving forward.
He's doing something else here, too: he's discouraging broadcasters from critically covering Trump moving forward.
November 25, 2024 at 12:12 AM
The future of journalism is incredibly bleak. An industry already in crisis now faces this + heightened legal threats + the “nonprofit killer” bill + tariff-induced cutbacks in household discretionary spending. It’s existential. If you can, please support journalism now, before the worst hits.
Meet the winner of the Glen Powell look alike contest in Austin today, Max Braunstein. He even FaceTimed the real Glen and met his mom and aunt, who served as judges.
November 25, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Meet the winner of the Glen Powell look alike contest in Austin today, Max Braunstein. He even FaceTimed the real Glen and met his mom and aunt, who served as judges.
After 3.5+ years of bargaining, The Austin NewsGuild finally has a contract with Gannett 🥲
More: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
More: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
November 22, 2024 at 11:39 PM
After 3.5+ years of bargaining, The Austin NewsGuild finally has a contract with Gannett 🥲
More: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
More: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
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Call your reps and tell them to defend workers at nonprofit newsrooms like ours 👇
🚨ACTION NEEDED: H.R. 9495 includes a poison pill provision that is a serious threat to nonprofits. This bill would remove due process and hand over considerable power to future administrations.
Join us in urging Congress to vote NO on H.R. 9495!
🔗bit.ly/STOP9495
Join us in urging Congress to vote NO on H.R. 9495!
🔗bit.ly/STOP9495
November 21, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Call your reps and tell them to defend workers at nonprofit newsrooms like ours 👇
Defendant Alvin Stewart cries after learning he will be eligible for bond during his hearing in Judge Karen Sage's 299th District Court in Austin Thursday. Judge Sage ruled Stewart can be released on a $1 bond while the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals determines whether to retry or resentence him.
November 21, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Defendant Alvin Stewart cries after learning he will be eligible for bond during his hearing in Judge Karen Sage's 299th District Court in Austin Thursday. Judge Sage ruled Stewart can be released on a $1 bond while the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals determines whether to retry or resentence him.
Me, currently wrapped in a fluffy blanket, wearing long sleeves & flannel pants: “It’s finally winter!”
My bf: “It’s 50° outside…”
My bf: “It’s 50° outside…”
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Me, currently wrapped in a fluffy blanket, wearing long sleeves & flannel pants: “It’s finally winter!”
My bf: “It’s 50° outside…”
My bf: “It’s 50° outside…”
Good morning ☀️
November 16, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Good morning ☀️
Netflix couldn’t handle the Love is Blind reunion, ofc the Tyson v Paul stream sucked.
November 16, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Netflix couldn’t handle the Love is Blind reunion, ofc the Tyson v Paul stream sucked.
There’s good potential here. Seeing some classic Twitter posts but also the algorithm is feeding me endless posts from gamers..?? I am not demographic 😅
November 16, 2024 at 2:20 AM
There’s good potential here. Seeing some classic Twitter posts but also the algorithm is feeding me endless posts from gamers..?? I am not demographic 😅