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NEW: We’ve added 53 more white phosphorus strikes to our archive whitephosphorus.info, bringing the total to 248 verified and geolocated incidents across South #Lebanon (2023–2024).
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW: We’ve added 53 more white phosphorus strikes to our archive whitephosphorus.info, bringing the total to 248 verified and geolocated incidents across South #Lebanon (2023–2024).
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
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Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.
'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off
Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.
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Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
Teen Vogue Is Folding Into Vogue.com
According to Condé Nast’s announcement, the outlet will keep its “unique editorial identity and mission.”
www.thecut.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
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over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Postal traffic to US drops more than 80% after trade exemption rule ends, UN agency says
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
n.pr
September 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains
one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone
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Education Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston oklahomawatch.org/2025/09/03/e...
Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.
Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.
Education Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston - Oklahoma Watch
During his time as chief policy advisor for the state Education Department, Matt Langston has only badged into the office 42 days since Jan. 2023. His political consulting work has continued.
oklahomawatch.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Education Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston oklahomawatch.org/2025/09/03/e...
Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.
Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.
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The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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I hope to get back to NYC to see this in future! What a tribute to the immigrants who give the city its richness. My grandparents were among those arriving in the early 20th century. (gift article, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I hope to get back to NYC to see this in future! What a tribute to the immigrants who give the city its richness. My grandparents were among those arriving in the early 20th century. (gift article, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...
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Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes.
This is the kind of research Trump has killed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...
This is the kind of research Trump has killed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...
People With Severe Diabetes Are Cured in Small Trial of New Drug
www.nytimes.com
June 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes.
This is the kind of research Trump has killed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...
This is the kind of research Trump has killed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...
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Celebrating the Life and Work of Robert W. McChesney (1952-2025) www.commondreams.org/opinion/robe...
Celebrating the Life and Work of Robert W. McChesney (1952-2025) | Common Dreams
From radio to the internet, a reading of his body of work offers a grand and inglorious tour of media history, and how we got to the horrific era of disinfotainment we’re in today.
www.commondreams.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Celebrating the Life and Work of Robert W. McChesney (1952-2025) www.commondreams.org/opinion/robe...
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As a dear friend, comrade, mentor, and hero, Bob McChesney has meant the world to me. I am heartbroken by this irreplaceable loss, but Bob's vision for a truly democratic media system lives on. To honor him, we must continue the struggle.
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Robert McChesney, the Great Champion of Journalism and Democracy, Has Died
The academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on.
www.thenation.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As a dear friend, comrade, mentor, and hero, Bob McChesney has meant the world to me. I am heartbroken by this irreplaceable loss, but Bob's vision for a truly democratic media system lives on. To honor him, we must continue the struggle.
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
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Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
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Something to remind you
It's a world worth saving.
It's a world worth saving.
March 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Something to remind you
It's a world worth saving.
It's a world worth saving.
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Scientists say amid climate change and biodiversity loss, the world’s herbaria could hold the keys to overcoming the crises in their folders of dried plant specimens. But their future is in question amid cuts to research and education funding.
www.kosu.org/2025-02-24/p...
www.kosu.org/2025-02-24/p...
Plant libraries hold essential clues about climate change, but they're vulnerable to funding cuts
Scientists say amid climate change and biodiversity loss, the world’s herbaria could hold the keys to overcoming the crises in their folders of dried plant specimens. But their future is in question a...
www.kosu.org
February 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Scientists say amid climate change and biodiversity loss, the world’s herbaria could hold the keys to overcoming the crises in their folders of dried plant specimens. But their future is in question amid cuts to research and education funding.
www.kosu.org/2025-02-24/p...
www.kosu.org/2025-02-24/p...
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📚 New member book! "Critical Communication: A Memoir" was completed just before IAMCR member Vincent Mosco’s sudden death. It chronicles the last half century of research, activism and teaching in critical communication, technology and society.
iamcr.org/books-mosco-...
iamcr.org/books-mosco-...
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
📚 New member book! "Critical Communication: A Memoir" was completed just before IAMCR member Vincent Mosco’s sudden death. It chronicles the last half century of research, activism and teaching in critical communication, technology and society.
iamcr.org/books-mosco-...
iamcr.org/books-mosco-...
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I like to celebrate & remember Black History Month reminiscing the achievements & tribulations of Black Americans from OK.
Born in OKC, Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man, Shadow and Act, & Juneteenth. He worked at the Skirvin Hotel in OKC as a bell hop & elevator operator.
Born in OKC, Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man, Shadow and Act, & Juneteenth. He worked at the Skirvin Hotel in OKC as a bell hop & elevator operator.
February 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I like to celebrate & remember Black History Month reminiscing the achievements & tribulations of Black Americans from OK.
Born in OKC, Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man, Shadow and Act, & Juneteenth. He worked at the Skirvin Hotel in OKC as a bell hop & elevator operator.
Born in OKC, Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man, Shadow and Act, & Juneteenth. He worked at the Skirvin Hotel in OKC as a bell hop & elevator operator.
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Atlanta says farewell to President Carter.
- Carter Center
- Carter Center
January 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Atlanta says farewell to President Carter.
- Carter Center
- Carter Center
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One month away! Join us for The Social Shift: Content Creators, New Voices & the Future of News.
🗓️ February 5 @ 5:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5)
📍 Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW (Red Square)
🎟️ Free – RSVP on Eventbrite | Livestream Available
Mark your calendars and RSVP today! ➡️ buff.ly/40bTgod
🗓️ February 5 @ 5:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5)
📍 Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW (Red Square)
🎟️ Free – RSVP on Eventbrite | Livestream Available
Mark your calendars and RSVP today! ➡️ buff.ly/40bTgod
January 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One month away! Join us for The Social Shift: Content Creators, New Voices & the Future of News.
🗓️ February 5 @ 5:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5)
📍 Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW (Red Square)
🎟️ Free – RSVP on Eventbrite | Livestream Available
Mark your calendars and RSVP today! ➡️ buff.ly/40bTgod
🗓️ February 5 @ 5:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5)
📍 Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW (Red Square)
🎟️ Free – RSVP on Eventbrite | Livestream Available
Mark your calendars and RSVP today! ➡️ buff.ly/40bTgod
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Not a joke: Meta says it will end its fact-checking program and instead rely on Facebook and Instagram users to "correct" posts.
January 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Not a joke: Meta says it will end its fact-checking program and instead rely on Facebook and Instagram users to "correct" posts.
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The European Journal of Communication published a special issue this week on "Information as a Public Good and Public Service Media in Europe" (PSM). I contributed an article on PSM and combating misinformation and disinformation. (1/4) doi.org/10.1177/0267...
Public service media as pivotal in combating misinformation and disinformation: prerequisites and approaches - Annika Sehl, 2024
The communicative environment of public service media (PSM) has changed considerably due to the digital transformation. This includes the dissemination of misin...
journals.sagepub.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:51 AM
The European Journal of Communication published a special issue this week on "Information as a Public Good and Public Service Media in Europe" (PSM). I contributed an article on PSM and combating misinformation and disinformation. (1/4) doi.org/10.1177/0267...
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A photo I posted of graffiti in Syria in 2014.
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
December 8, 2024 at 2:51 AM
A photo I posted of graffiti in Syria in 2014.
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
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Here’s a good article about how Gov Stitt is neglecting to protect our water from Chicken 💩
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he was troubled by the governor’s abrupt dismissal of Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen. “Water doesn’t make political donations. Poultry does,” he said. | via @cliftonhowze.bsky.social
www.readfrontier.org/stories/stit...
www.readfrontier.org/stories/stit...
Stitt cabinet member learned of his firing via social media during poultry pollution lawsuit hearing
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he was troubled by the governor’s abrupt dismissal of Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen. “Water doesn’t make political donations....
www.readfrontier.org
December 4, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Here’s a good article about how Gov Stitt is neglecting to protect our water from Chicken 💩