RT @Longreads: "Dollar General’s business model relies on both its customers and workers being disadvantaged; the company has long benefite….

RT @jeffwilen: No YOU’RE getting emotional about the inscription on the National Postal Museum building

RT @sarafischer: Excellent work from @jbenton .

RT @propublica: New: From cutting children's disability benefits to allowing employers to pocket workers' tips, Trump tried to slash protec….

RT @RichardAWebster: New Orleans police claim their use of force data does not indicate any racial disparities, despite Black people accoun….

I'm not even close to being proficient, but my ability to be friendly enough in Arabic and Spanish has opened the door to some truly great gossip around town.

RT @veritenewsnola: After homeless encampment sweeps, councilmember pushes city to enter into formal agreement with State Police. ‘A basic,….

This is fun: A Field Guide to Gay Animals won three Signal awards, including Gold for Best Documentary. Accolades are great! But I'm more tickled that our team was recently invited to speak with the LGBTQ+ Audubon Affiliate group. 🌈🐥💖.

RT @brian_goldstone: Spend some time with the handwritten notes in this @propublica story. Heart-wrenching and infuriating. .

This also adds another important layer of consideration as we examine the impact of State Police-led sweeps of encampments last week in New Orleans. It's not just displacing people but putting them at risk of losing some of what is most important to them!.

Anecdotally, when I reported before/after Hurricane Francine, I learned that this fear of loss of crucial belongings – such as tents, medications, blankets, and bikes – also motivated some people to avoid sheltering at city-run facilities during the storm.

This project from @propublica is stunning. What do community members lose when cities choose to "sweep" outdoor encampments? Humane, important reporting.

RT @martajewson: The lawsuit is an unprecedented challenge that could erase critical protections for people with disabilities, including in….

Yesterday, unhoused residents staged a protest after state troops cleared the Calliope homeless encampment, among others. @bmisick went to the protest and spoke with the folks there for @veritenewsnola ❤️.

RT @WAdrewhawkins: A few weeks ago, @Danny_McArthur_ and I were invited to witness a “rematriation” ceremony as the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha….

RT @skooks: No emcamping.

Judge filed temporary restraining order, instructing State Police to halt its sweeps of homeless encampments. The instigating lawsuit cites the great reporting by @NOLAnews, @WWNO, and @veritenewsnola, among others. Grateful for this local news enviro.

Some top city officials are saying a whole lot to/about Taylor Swift this week while not saying a single word about the fact that State Police directly acted against the aims, efforts, and policies of the New Orleans city government. .

RT @Maldonado_CB: “The ability of New Orleanians to elect and influence what their government should look like is being subverted by the go….

But Cantrell and the city of New Orleans have not put in place a similar formal agreement with Troop NOLA. worrying some that this could presage further state encroachment on the city against the wishes of its leaders.