Stacy Kess, dissident editor
@stacykess.bsky.social
Editor of @equalaccesspublicmedia.org.
Woman on a mission to make news accessible.
#Journalist with 25-plus yrs experience and handful of awards.
Former #RN.
View from #Boston.
Zero filter.
Cuss too much.
https://equalaccesspublicmedia.org
Woman on a mission to make news accessible.
#Journalist with 25-plus yrs experience and handful of awards.
Former #RN.
View from #Boston.
Zero filter.
Cuss too much.
https://equalaccesspublicmedia.org
Pinned
Why donate here when every Public Media Affiliate station takes donations?
IMO people should donate to their local station
IMO people should donate to their local station
I think this is a challenge @equalaccesspublicmedia.org has faced a lot.
What are we? Are we affiliated with NPR and PBS, or before it started shutting down, CPB? Did we get government funding from the public media funds for CPB?
The answer to all that is no.
equalaccesspublicmedia.org
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What are we? Are we affiliated with NPR and PBS, or before it started shutting down, CPB? Did we get government funding from the public media funds for CPB?
The answer to all that is no.
equalaccesspublicmedia.org
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When I tried to get hired after five years of *checks notes* recovering from being hit head-on by an SUV during which I found out I had a genetic condition that includes, ya know, deadly heart thing, all during which there was a deadly pandemic, I was told to my face I was too disabled.
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Vanity Fair's West Coast Editor Olivia Nuzzi was a star political correspondent until scandal led her into exile—and to a California up in flames.
In an excerpt from her book, ‘American Canto,’ she takes stock of scorched earth.
In an excerpt from her book, ‘American Canto,’ she takes stock of scorched earth.
Olivia Nuzzi's 'American Canto': Read the Exclusive Excerpt
She flamed out and she faded away. 'Vanity Fair'’s West Coast Editor returns to the written word to survey scorched earth.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
When I tried to get hired after five years of *checks notes* recovering from being hit head-on by an SUV during which I found out I had a genetic condition that includes, ya know, deadly heart thing, all during which there was a deadly pandemic, I was told to my face I was too disabled.
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The thing about being away is how much it makes you appreciate home that much more.
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The thing about being away is how much it makes you appreciate home that much more.
Coming back from this symposium with so many new ideas. Even better, I've met great, hard-working nonprofit journalists from all over. And I got to see my favorite NY-Ohioan. Plus? I got to (re)connect with a journalist I haven't seen in 20 years. So... success all around.
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Coming back from this symposium with so many new ideas. Even better, I've met great, hard-working nonprofit journalists from all over. And I got to see my favorite NY-Ohioan. Plus? I got to (re)connect with a journalist I haven't seen in 20 years. So... success all around.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Let me tell you about a conversation I just had in the lobby.
He's here from Montana, but he's got fam where I've got fam. We've got a lot in common. He's also a former Marine. And we get to talking. We both have traveled a lot.
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He's here from Montana, but he's got fam where I've got fam. We've got a lot in common. He's also a former Marine. And we get to talking. We both have traveled a lot.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Let me tell you about a conversation I just had in the lobby.
He's here from Montana, but he's got fam where I've got fam. We've got a lot in common. He's also a former Marine. And we get to talking. We both have traveled a lot.
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He's here from Montana, but he's got fam where I've got fam. We've got a lot in common. He's also a former Marine. And we get to talking. We both have traveled a lot.
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More convos with some of the farm guys this morning in the coffee line. One was discussing an article he had read, and I was like, "Oh, that was a great article."
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November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
More convos with some of the farm guys this morning in the coffee line. One was discussing an article he had read, and I was like, "Oh, that was a great article."
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My dear libertarian neighbors to the north, what in the ever loving fuck are you thinking?
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My dear libertarian neighbors to the north, what in the ever loving fuck are you thinking?
Ok, I’m ready to go home now. I miss my husband. I miss my critters. I miss my bed. I miss Boston. I miss coffee places that open before 7 am.
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Ok, I’m ready to go home now. I miss my husband. I miss my critters. I miss my bed. I miss Boston. I miss coffee places that open before 7 am.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Good morning from *looks around* Indianapolis.
So, uhh, I'm here over husband's birthday (today), and this makes me a terrible wife. And I want everyone to send birthday vibes to the old man back in Boston so he feels super loved in my absence.
Ready? 1. 2. 3.
Happy birthday, my love!
So, uhh, I'm here over husband's birthday (today), and this makes me a terrible wife. And I want everyone to send birthday vibes to the old man back in Boston so he feels super loved in my absence.
Ready? 1. 2. 3.
Happy birthday, my love!
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Good morning from *looks around* Indianapolis.
So, uhh, I'm here over husband's birthday (today), and this makes me a terrible wife. And I want everyone to send birthday vibes to the old man back in Boston so he feels super loved in my absence.
Ready? 1. 2. 3.
Happy birthday, my love!
So, uhh, I'm here over husband's birthday (today), and this makes me a terrible wife. And I want everyone to send birthday vibes to the old man back in Boston so he feels super loved in my absence.
Ready? 1. 2. 3.
Happy birthday, my love!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Who forgot her boots have metal taps in them until going through TSA?
This girl.
Not gonna make that mistake again.
This girl.
Not gonna make that mistake again.
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Who forgot her boots have metal taps in them until going through TSA?
This girl.
Not gonna make that mistake again.
This girl.
Not gonna make that mistake again.
I keep checking to see if my flight leaves on time today. As of right now, yes. But anything could change in the next 5 hours 27 minutes. I feel like keeping my hopes up for smooth travels is ridiculous at this point.
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I keep checking to see if my flight leaves on time today. As of right now, yes. But anything could change in the next 5 hours 27 minutes. I feel like keeping my hopes up for smooth travels is ridiculous at this point.
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About 7% of Americans are veterans, but only 2% of journalists are veterans, according to Military Veterans in Journalism. We are working to make the journalism industry more accessible to veterans, who may have unique needs such as PTSD, limb loss, and combat injuries.
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
About 7% of Americans are veterans, but only 2% of journalists are veterans, according to Military Veterans in Journalism. We are working to make the journalism industry more accessible to veterans, who may have unique needs such as PTSD, limb loss, and combat injuries.
True story.
Conference call today set up by a person on the board. Person we're meeting with discovers I'm in Boston.
Her: I'm in Boston too!
Volume of the call goes up at least 10 db.
And yes, we did discuss Boston sports.
Conference call today set up by a person on the board. Person we're meeting with discovers I'm in Boston.
Her: I'm in Boston too!
Volume of the call goes up at least 10 db.
And yes, we did discuss Boston sports.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
True story.
Conference call today set up by a person on the board. Person we're meeting with discovers I'm in Boston.
Her: I'm in Boston too!
Volume of the call goes up at least 10 db.
And yes, we did discuss Boston sports.
Conference call today set up by a person on the board. Person we're meeting with discovers I'm in Boston.
Her: I'm in Boston too!
Volume of the call goes up at least 10 db.
And yes, we did discuss Boston sports.
Ok, I have pulled out the winter coat and turned on the heat.
I understand the ramifications of this. This single-day cold-blast is not actually enough to warrant this, and I should be ashamed. I should immediately move out of Boston and Massachusetts entirely.
I apologize.
I understand the ramifications of this. This single-day cold-blast is not actually enough to warrant this, and I should be ashamed. I should immediately move out of Boston and Massachusetts entirely.
I apologize.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Ok, I have pulled out the winter coat and turned on the heat.
I understand the ramifications of this. This single-day cold-blast is not actually enough to warrant this, and I should be ashamed. I should immediately move out of Boston and Massachusetts entirely.
I apologize.
I understand the ramifications of this. This single-day cold-blast is not actually enough to warrant this, and I should be ashamed. I should immediately move out of Boston and Massachusetts entirely.
I apologize.
So, yes, the AP online style guide is great and all, but I'm someone who has to have a desk reference. So I have boldly stepped into 2024 and bought a new desk copy of the Style Guide!
No one point out the irony of me/EAPM building an online-only style and accessibility guide. Yes, I see it.
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No one point out the irony of me/EAPM building an online-only style and accessibility guide. Yes, I see it.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
So, yes, the AP online style guide is great and all, but I'm someone who has to have a desk reference. So I have boldly stepped into 2024 and bought a new desk copy of the Style Guide!
No one point out the irony of me/EAPM building an online-only style and accessibility guide. Yes, I see it.
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No one point out the irony of me/EAPM building an online-only style and accessibility guide. Yes, I see it.
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Here is my latest for @msnbc.com, on Trump's ill-advised concept of a plan for health care, which entails repealing the ACA, and redistributing private insurers' tax breaks to the people for what would essentially amount to an HSA, which is unhelpful if not wealthy. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump’s new plan for Obamacare leaves Americans to fend for themselves
We finally know what “concepts of a plan” looks like – and it’s not good.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Here is my latest for @msnbc.com, on Trump's ill-advised concept of a plan for health care, which entails repealing the ACA, and redistributing private insurers' tax breaks to the people for what would essentially amount to an HSA, which is unhelpful if not wealthy. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Breaking: New lawsuit filed against Trump admin.
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” Master Sergeant Logan Ireland told The Advocate. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice ...
www.advocate.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Breaking: New lawsuit filed against Trump admin.
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The Fluff Festival was in September, but it's never too early to start preparing for 2026...
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Fluff Festival was in September, but it's never too early to start preparing for 2026...
These soldiers are whistleblowers. Yes, they confirm what we know, but they are are whistleblowers at their own risk.
Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many people continue to die each day. This must stop.
Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many people continue to die each day. This must stop.
"The soldiers who agreed to talk confirmed the IDF’s routine use of human shields, contradicting official denials, and gave details of Israeli troops opening fire unprovoked on civilians racing to reach food handouts..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
These soldiers are whistleblowers. Yes, they confirm what we know, but they are are whistleblowers at their own risk.
Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many people continue to die each day. This must stop.
Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many people continue to die each day. This must stop.
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"The soldiers who agreed to talk confirmed the IDF’s routine use of human shields, contradicting official denials, and gave details of Israeli troops opening fire unprovoked on civilians racing to reach food handouts..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"The soldiers who agreed to talk confirmed the IDF’s routine use of human shields, contradicting official denials, and gave details of Israeli troops opening fire unprovoked on civilians racing to reach food handouts..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
I have a wish list of lines and connectors to build for the T. This is one of them.
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Is 100 years long enough to wait for transit connectivity? commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-...
The Red-Blue Connector: A half-mile of subway that benefits an entire region - CommonWealth Beacon
It’s easy to look at the short length of the proposed Red-Blue Connector – less than half a mile – and mistake it for a project with small impact. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I have a wish list of lines and connectors to build for the T. This is one of them.
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