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I missed it before but Jill Ellis also filed a declaration for her defamation lawsuit. The most interesting part to me is this email from Bill Ordower (NWSL executive vp and chief legal officer). The redaction is mine - it isn't in the court filing.
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i don't think this is even a real statistical anomaly anymore. it seems like there's someone in the crowd at every mass shooting who has been through it before. this doesn't have to be our shared cultural experience.
Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
i don't think this is even a real statistical anomaly anymore. it seems like there's someone in the crowd at every mass shooting who has been through it before. this doesn't have to be our shared cultural experience.
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Fort Bragg's pattern of suicide, homicide, overdoses, and rampant drug dealing serves as a microcosm for a far-reaching dilemma of reckless behavior, violence, and addiction within American special forces organization. defector.com/seth-harp-fo...
Seth Harp Talks About The Rot At The Core Of America’s Empire | Defector
Next year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the start of the War on Terror. The totalizing and disastrous effects of American intervention in the Middle East followed a familiar trajectory:…
defector.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Fort Bragg's pattern of suicide, homicide, overdoses, and rampant drug dealing serves as a microcosm for a far-reaching dilemma of reckless behavior, violence, and addiction within American special forces organization. defector.com/seth-harp-fo...
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This is the good stuff. @halpernalex.bsky.social your dream is being realized.
www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...
www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...
At Tacoma library, accessing social services is as easy as checking out a book
Tacoma Public Library hired a social worker to help patrons access housing, benefits and emergency services.
www.thenewstribune.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This is the good stuff. @halpernalex.bsky.social your dream is being realized.
www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...
www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...
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Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
This will keep the Rodmans of the league stateside but it shows the majority of players in the league that ownership doesn't want to pay them a penny more.
December 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This will keep the Rodmans of the league stateside but it shows the majority of players in the league that ownership doesn't want to pay them a penny more.
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If you like what I do, please consider supporting Talkin Soccer. I post a weekly NWSL newsletter along with my thoughts on MLS, the national teams, and some St. Louis soccer stories that aren't picked up by STL Mag.
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TALKIN' SOCCER
Talkin' everything American soccer, from MLS to NWSL and everything in between.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you like what I do, please consider supporting Talkin Soccer. I post a weekly NWSL newsletter along with my thoughts on MLS, the national teams, and some St. Louis soccer stories that aren't picked up by STL Mag.
www.talkinsoccer.com
www.talkinsoccer.com
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Taking a hiatus from my social media break to say:
American soccer owners literally want one thing (Designated Players), and it’s fucking disgusting.
American soccer owners literally want one thing (Designated Players), and it’s fucking disgusting.
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Taking a hiatus from my social media break to say:
American soccer owners literally want one thing (Designated Players), and it’s fucking disgusting.
American soccer owners literally want one thing (Designated Players), and it’s fucking disgusting.
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The NWSL could be taking a good step forward next week if the proposed High Impact Player mechanism is approved. It's a new tool in the league's desire to stay competitive... but it can't be the only answer.
New from me:
www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-...
New from me:
www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-...
The Trinity Rodman Rule will be a step forward, but it won't be enough.
The NWSL Board of Governors is voting on a new roster mechanism next week that could boost the league's ability to hang onto star players... but it's just a start.
www.talkinsoccer.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The NWSL could be taking a good step forward next week if the proposed High Impact Player mechanism is approved. It's a new tool in the league's desire to stay competitive... but it can't be the only answer.
New from me:
www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-...
New from me:
www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-...
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I covered Netflix’s Puff docuseries and whether the pettiness of two old rappers beefing is obscuring a necessary story being told
defector.com/somewhere-be...
defector.com/somewhere-be...
Somewhere Between Pettiness And Journalism Lies Netflix's Diddy Documentary | Defector
There’s a new documentary about Diddy in the wake of his recent criminal trial, in which he was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being found guilty of procuring sex workers. The documentary, tit...
defector.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I covered Netflix’s Puff docuseries and whether the pettiness of two old rappers beefing is obscuring a necessary story being told
defector.com/somewhere-be...
defector.com/somewhere-be...
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do we uh know exactly where that tanker we stole is right now
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
do we uh know exactly where that tanker we stole is right now
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The story about 53 immigrants who suffocated in the back of a box truck in 2022 has haunted me ever since. This is amazing reporting from Elliott Woods in @texasobserver.org.
He Refused to Let His Brother Go to America Alone. Only One of Them Survived the Journey.
Inside the deadliest immigration-related disaster in American history.
www.texasmonthly.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The story about 53 immigrants who suffocated in the back of a box truck in 2022 has haunted me ever since. This is amazing reporting from Elliott Woods in @texasobserver.org.
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With all due respect, any chef who hawks teflon is not someone you should listen to for *any* culinary advice.
PFAS is poison that also happens to be terrible to cook on
PFAS is poison that also happens to be terrible to cook on
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
With all due respect, any chef who hawks teflon is not someone you should listen to for *any* culinary advice.
PFAS is poison that also happens to be terrible to cook on
PFAS is poison that also happens to be terrible to cook on
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Lmfao the dem front runner made a serous policy decision based on the lobbying of Rachel Ray
“How are the republicans winning!?!”
Only dif between this and what Trump does Is Trump can point to a billion in crypto as his reason
this mfer is just stupid
“How are the republicans winning!?!”
Only dif between this and what Trump does Is Trump can point to a billion in crypto as his reason
this mfer is just stupid
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Lmfao the dem front runner made a serous policy decision based on the lobbying of Rachel Ray
“How are the republicans winning!?!”
Only dif between this and what Trump does Is Trump can point to a billion in crypto as his reason
this mfer is just stupid
“How are the republicans winning!?!”
Only dif between this and what Trump does Is Trump can point to a billion in crypto as his reason
this mfer is just stupid
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As someone who covered the restaurant beat for years and knows these chefs, so many of them suck ass to a T. Bad bosses, bad people. I'm never gonna write a book, but if I did it would be about the odious celebrity chef culture machine
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
As someone who covered the restaurant beat for years and knows these chefs, so many of them suck ass to a T. Bad bosses, bad people. I'm never gonna write a book, but if I did it would be about the odious celebrity chef culture machine
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Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
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the nonstick pan conversation is one of those times when I feel like I grew up on a commune away from civilization.
I grew up on stainless steel. I've owned one nonstick pan ever, it lasted about a year (the average life of a nonstick pan) and I was like well that doesn't seem very long
I grew up on stainless steel. I've owned one nonstick pan ever, it lasted about a year (the average life of a nonstick pan) and I was like well that doesn't seem very long
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
the nonstick pan conversation is one of those times when I feel like I grew up on a commune away from civilization.
I grew up on stainless steel. I've owned one nonstick pan ever, it lasted about a year (the average life of a nonstick pan) and I was like well that doesn't seem very long
I grew up on stainless steel. I've owned one nonstick pan ever, it lasted about a year (the average life of a nonstick pan) and I was like well that doesn't seem very long
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The Texas Supreme Court said in October that judges may decline to perform marriages based on their religious beliefs.
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
‘Love is the Only Motherf****** Way’: Big Queer Wedding Party Celebrates LGBTQ+ Joy and Resilience in Texas
the flower-filled Austin event honored the queer community’s commitment to “hold each other up” in dark times.
thebarbedwire.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Texas Supreme Court said in October that judges may decline to perform marriages based on their religious beliefs.
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
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I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
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Kudos to Alyssa Naeher for wanting to remain in Chicago but I just don’t get it. Maybe ownership is telling the players something about the direction of the franchise that we have no clue about, but there is nothing appealing about this club at the moment #WithTheStars #NWSL #ProTeamOnTurf
News: Alyssa Naeher has re-signed with Chicago Stars FC for the 2026 #NWSL season.
December 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Kudos to Alyssa Naeher for wanting to remain in Chicago but I just don’t get it. Maybe ownership is telling the players something about the direction of the franchise that we have no clue about, but there is nothing appealing about this club at the moment #WithTheStars #NWSL #ProTeamOnTurf
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How is this different from just googling something
The Washington Post is launching a personalized AI podcast, saying users will be able to "shape their own briefing, select their topics, set their lengths, pick their hosts and soon even ask questions using our Ask The Post AI technology."
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How is this different from just googling something
I hope she took them to the cleaners.
Chicago Stars FC somehow convinced Alyssa Naeher to come back for the 2026 #NWSL season. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #WithTheStars ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...
Alyssa Naeher signs with Chicago Stars FC for 2026 NWSL season
Alyssa Naeher will return to Chicago Stars FC for the 2026 NWSL campaign
ontapsportsnet.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I hope she took them to the cleaners.
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Chicago Stars FC somehow convinced Alyssa Naeher to come back for the 2026 #NWSL season. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #WithTheStars ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...
Alyssa Naeher signs with Chicago Stars FC for 2026 NWSL season
Alyssa Naeher will return to Chicago Stars FC for the 2026 NWSL campaign
ontapsportsnet.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Chicago Stars FC somehow convinced Alyssa Naeher to come back for the 2026 #NWSL season. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social #WithTheStars ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...
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AI products that do a shitty impression of someone’s dead loved one for money are some of the most depraved and sadistic forms of “big tech innovation” that I’ve seen. Like the emotional manipulation and disrespecting the dead IS the product
December 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
AI products that do a shitty impression of someone’s dead loved one for money are some of the most depraved and sadistic forms of “big tech innovation” that I’ve seen. Like the emotional manipulation and disrespecting the dead IS the product
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I thought they’d at least pretend a little longer that this was about something else
*US SEIZES OIL TANKER OFF THE COAST OF VENEZUELA
December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I thought they’d at least pretend a little longer that this was about something else