Allison Wright
@wrightallison.bsky.social
Editor, writer, journalism prof.
Substack: I Don’t Hate It (wrightallison.substack.com).
Views here my own.
Substack: I Don’t Hate It (wrightallison.substack.com).
Views here my own.
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"I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level."
Amazing. What a day.
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Amazing. What a day.
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Federal Death Row Commutations | The White House
I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system. Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40
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December 23, 2024 at 2:49 PM
"I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level."
Amazing. What a day.
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Amazing. What a day.
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...
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The December 16, 2024 newsletter is now out, with two stories about Greene County, one from Richmond, and a longer summary of the November 19, 2024 BAR discussion about the potential redevelopment of the Violet Crown.
December 16, 2024: Governor Youngkin proposes making service tips exempt from Virginia's income tax
Plus: VDOT is taking public comment on whether a public hearing should be held for a new exit on U.S. 33 near Stanardsville
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December 16, 2024 at 9:22 PM
The December 16, 2024 newsletter is now out, with two stories about Greene County, one from Richmond, and a longer summary of the November 19, 2024 BAR discussion about the potential redevelopment of the Violet Crown.
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The Trump-Vance embrace of Daniel Penny isn't just about "law and order" — it's white identity politics. A defense of a racial hierarchy where Penny can kill a Black man on a train and face no consequences. They're reminding us they want to preserve this status quo.
December 14, 2024 at 11:49 PM
The Trump-Vance embrace of Daniel Penny isn't just about "law and order" — it's white identity politics. A defense of a racial hierarchy where Penny can kill a Black man on a train and face no consequences. They're reminding us they want to preserve this status quo.
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Show you have no idea what Marxism is about without saying you have no idea what Marxism is about.
December 12, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Show you have no idea what Marxism is about without saying you have no idea what Marxism is about.
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Dear @nymag.com, when you say Gift Baskets, I expect gift baskets. Not lists of items to be purchased individually, often from different purveyors, and then placed into a receptacle also of my own procurement. #nothelpful
Dear @nymag.com, when you say Gift Baskets, I expect gift baskets. Not lists of items to be purchased individually, often from different purveyors, and then placed into a receptacle also of my own procurement. #nothelpful
The Strategist Gift Basket Project
We created 76 bundles for the boat dad, mahjong mom, broccoli-haired teen boy, and everyone else on your list.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:17 PM
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Dear @nymag.com, when you say Gift Baskets, I expect gift baskets. Not lists of items to be purchased individually, often from different purveyors, and then placed into a receptacle also of my own procurement. #nothelpful
Dear @nymag.com, when you say Gift Baskets, I expect gift baskets. Not lists of items to be purchased individually, often from different purveyors, and then placed into a receptacle also of my own procurement. #nothelpful
“Fitness, it turns out, is far more important than fatness when it comes to mortality risk" [whispers: maybe BMI is an outdated and flawed measure of "health"]
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Why Weight? Researchers Say It’s Fitness That Matters
Individuals classified as fit—even when overweight or obese—showed no significant increase in cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality.
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December 5, 2024 at 7:59 PM
“Fitness, it turns out, is far more important than fatness when it comes to mortality risk" [whispers: maybe BMI is an outdated and flawed measure of "health"]
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"Shame must change sides" Read @katemanne.bsky.social on himpathy & "What One Mass Rape Case Shows about the Depth of Rape Culture" open.substack.com/pub/katemann...
What One Mass Rape Case Shows about the Depth of Rape Culture
So many men were willing to rape a woman. And not one was willing to try to stop it.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM
"Shame must change sides" Read @katemanne.bsky.social on himpathy & "What One Mass Rape Case Shows about the Depth of Rape Culture" open.substack.com/pub/katemann...
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What's a media outlet supposed to do when its host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? If you're Fox News, evidently, you just pretend the stories don't exist. I wrote about the blackout >> www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/m...
Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount | CNN Business
What’s a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment?
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December 3, 2024 at 10:47 PM
What's a media outlet supposed to do when its host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? If you're Fox News, evidently, you just pretend the stories don't exist. I wrote about the blackout >> www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/m...
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Give the gift of VQR! Get 50 percent off subscriptions or single issues with the code HOLIDAY at our online store: www.vqronline.org/store
December 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Give the gift of VQR! Get 50 percent off subscriptions or single issues with the code HOLIDAY at our online store: www.vqronline.org/store
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The afternoon newsletter for December 3, 2024 is out! Information about that November 25, 2024 fire at Jackson-Via, a first glimpse at three new residential buildings at UVA, and a deep dive into the Charlottesville's draft CIP:
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December 3, 2024: Charlottesville Planning Commission reviews $187.5M capital improvement program for FY26-FY30
Plus: The Charlottesville Fire Department has details on a November 25 fire in the parking lot at Jackson Via Elementary
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December 3, 2024 at 8:13 PM
The afternoon newsletter for December 3, 2024 is out! Information about that November 25, 2024 fire at Jackson-Via, a first glimpse at three new residential buildings at UVA, and a deep dive into the Charlottesville's draft CIP:
communityengagement.substack.com/p/december-3...
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The best source of local news, #Charlottesville. Follow here & subscribe to Sean’s newsletter—at the paid tier. Support independent journalism.
Today's Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter is out:
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Stories: A look at the written report City Manager Sanders made for today's Council meeting, the new name
for Charlottesville’s Holiday Tree, CRHA has a chat on preventing evictions
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Stories: A look at the written report City Manager Sanders made for today's Council meeting, the new name
for Charlottesville’s Holiday Tree, CRHA has a chat on preventing evictions
December 2, 2024: Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority officials describe the eviction process after being asked to halt them for the holidays
Plus: There’s a name for Charlottesville’s Holiday Tree
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December 2, 2024 at 9:19 PM
The best source of local news, #Charlottesville. Follow here & subscribe to Sean’s newsletter—at the paid tier. Support independent journalism.
Proud to be a member of the #UVA Native & Indigenous Relations Community.
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A look into expanding Native American resources on Grounds
Student organizations, activist groups and academic programs have focused on highlighting individual differences among Indigenous students and bridging the gap between the University and Virginia trib...
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November 26, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Proud to be a member of the #UVA Native & Indigenous Relations Community.
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024...
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What a joy to read Neko Case’s What I Can’t Live Without. I can’t live without her music.
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What Neko Case Can’t Live Without
“There’s nothing more satisfying than cracking open a new notebook.”
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November 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
What a joy to read Neko Case’s What I Can’t Live Without. I can’t live without her music.
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1: AI is hallucinating events, historical figures, entire concepts on Wikipedia
2: a task force of Wikipedia editors is detecting and deleting this stuff
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2: a task force of Wikipedia editors is detecting and deleting this stuff
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The Editors Protecting Wikipedia from AI Hoaxes
WikiProject AI Cleanup is protecting Wikipedia from the same kind of misleading AI-generated information that has plagued the rest of the internet.
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October 9, 2024 at 1:27 PM
1: AI is hallucinating events, historical figures, entire concepts on Wikipedia
2: a task force of Wikipedia editors is detecting and deleting this stuff
www.404media.co/the-editors-...
2: a task force of Wikipedia editors is detecting and deleting this stuff
www.404media.co/the-editors-...
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Virginians for Reproductive Freedom is a diverse coalition of orgs who believe ALL Virginians should make decisions abt their healthcare, incl abortion, w/o govt interference. My org, ACLU of #Virginia is a part. Take our pledge & connect to our movement to learn more here: www.va4reprofreedom.org
HOME | Va 4 Repro Freedom
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November 21, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom is a diverse coalition of orgs who believe ALL Virginians should make decisions abt their healthcare, incl abortion, w/o govt interference. My org, ACLU of #Virginia is a part. Take our pledge & connect to our movement to learn more here: www.va4reprofreedom.org
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How about that? New issue of @vqr.bsky.social in the mail featuring essays by not one but two former students who became good friends, Sarah Khatry & @meerasub.bsky.social, plus poetry by Forrest Gander, who tho he surely doesn’t remember it bought me my first 10 speed bike about 40 years ago.
November 22, 2024 at 11:33 PM
How about that? New issue of @vqr.bsky.social in the mail featuring essays by not one but two former students who became good friends, Sarah Khatry & @meerasub.bsky.social, plus poetry by Forrest Gander, who tho he surely doesn’t remember it bought me my first 10 speed bike about 40 years ago.
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#HR9495 will be voted on again tmrw, 11/21—The bill would hand the incoming President a tool to crush free speech & expression & dismantle advocacy groups & other nonprofits. It *will* be used to target & punish political opponents. Tell yr Reps to vote NO on #HR9495 action.aclu.org/send-message...
Congress: Protect The Right to Dissent
Congress is considering a bill that threatens free speech under the guise of national security - and we can’t let it pass. Take action against this harmful reaction to pro-Palestinian protests.
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November 20, 2024 at 9:34 PM
#HR9495 will be voted on again tmrw, 11/21—The bill would hand the incoming President a tool to crush free speech & expression & dismantle advocacy groups & other nonprofits. It *will* be used to target & punish political opponents. Tell yr Reps to vote NO on #HR9495 action.aclu.org/send-message...
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>> @ronanfarrow.bsky.social's newest documentary, "Surveilled," should be of particular interest to journalists (and those who love them!) The doc is about the growing commercial spyware industry and its victims, and it's premiering on HBO tonight at 9pm ET...
November 21, 2024 at 1:25 AM
>> @ronanfarrow.bsky.social's newest documentary, "Surveilled," should be of particular interest to journalists (and those who love them!) The doc is about the growing commercial spyware industry and its victims, and it's premiering on HBO tonight at 9pm ET...
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Here is the full list of National Book Award winners:
Here are the winners of the 2024 National Book Awards…
After a long ceremony and lots of wonderful speeches about books, presenting the winners of the 2024 National Book Awards: YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE: Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Kareem Between G.P. Putna…
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November 21, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Here is the full list of National Book Award winners:
I don't plan to post much about work here but a submitter described her main characters as "delulus of herself" and I am declaring the plural noun the new word of the day. I challenge you to work it into conversation.
November 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM
I don't plan to post much about work here but a submitter described her main characters as "delulus of herself" and I am declaring the plural noun the new word of the day. I challenge you to work it into conversation.
One of my favorite emails every week is @roxanegay.bsky.social's Audacious Roundup. Today she shared @lesbrains.bsky.social's essay "Santa Maria: On Migrant Mother's Land," which I might not have encountered otherwise. I encourage you to read it and share. placesjournal.org/article/sant...
Santa Maria: On Migrant Mother's Land
A youthful obsession with Dorothea Lange’s <em>Migrant Mother</em> turns to frustration over how its subject, Florence Owens Thompson, an Indigenous woman, has been misperceived.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
One of my favorite emails every week is @roxanegay.bsky.social's Audacious Roundup. Today she shared @lesbrains.bsky.social's essay "Santa Maria: On Migrant Mother's Land," which I might not have encountered otherwise. I encourage you to read it and share. placesjournal.org/article/sant...
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#Virginia folks: I've started a list here of Va. electeds, state & local media, & some advocates who I travel amongst or see around on the regular. If it's useful to you, here it is. If you know of folks—esp electeds—I should add (more joining every day), lmk. #VaLeg bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
#Virginia folks: I've started a list here of Va. electeds, state & local media, & some advocates who I travel amongst or see around on the regular. If it's useful to you, here it is. If you know of folks—esp electeds—I should add (more joining every day), lmk. #VaLeg bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Srsly, tho, if I can emphasize one thing, it's this: get to know your state Attorney General candidates. It's such an important under-the-radar role.
Ok, 2 things: Get to know your state house & your local council & school board candidates. Take it back to the foundation & build from the ground up.
Ok, 2 things: Get to know your state house & your local council & school board candidates. Take it back to the foundation & build from the ground up.
One more thing on Nov. 2025 in Va: there's the matter of the top of the state ticket. I don't need to say how important Governors are. But I actually might need to say something abt state Attorneys General. State AGs are going to have an incredibly important role in how the next 4 years unfold.
November 11, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Srsly, tho, if I can emphasize one thing, it's this: get to know your state Attorney General candidates. It's such an important under-the-radar role.
Ok, 2 things: Get to know your state house & your local council & school board candidates. Take it back to the foundation & build from the ground up.
Ok, 2 things: Get to know your state house & your local council & school board candidates. Take it back to the foundation & build from the ground up.