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ProPublica @propublica.org · 11/04/2025

THREAD: Under a new law, thousands of prisoners in Louisiana have been cut off from ever getting a chance at parole. Why? Because an algorithm said so. 1/

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Micah Loewinger @micahloewinger.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The single most clarifying piece of journalism about Russell Brand that I've encountered is this video from @abbierichards.bsky.social. She charts Russell Brand's political evolution through his video content, and shows just how profitable a right wing grift can be. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo4g...

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Russell Brand And The Conspiracy Grift

YouTube video by Media Matters

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Zach Hirsch @zdhirsch.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

"This is just what America is now." damn

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Zach Hirsch @zdhirsch.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Last year I reported & produced 'If All Else Fails,' a podcast on the far-right scene in upstate NY, with @ncprnews.bsky.social. We've been nominated for a Webby! Now we're competing for a People’s Voice Award - would you help us win? Please vote for us here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

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I just voted in The Webby People's Voice Awards and checked my voter registration.

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Zach Hirsch @zdhirsch.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Inaugural Bluesky post! My story out today: the Pittsburgh Public Radio union has finalized its first contract with higher pay, expanded parental leave and protections against artificial intelligence: no replacing reporters w/ robots. Ditto for DJs, producers & editors. www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...

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Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting workers finalize first-ever union contract

The contract for 27 content creators includes higher pay, expanded parental leave and new protections against artificial intelligence.

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