Sam Dolnick
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New York Times, Deputy Managing Editor.
Joined May 2011
In a city of 8 million, every person you pass on a park bench contains a hidden opera. I recently dug into one of those New York stories, and what I learned stunned me. Thread below -- and story here:
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
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RT @jimrutenberg: CNN’s ‘The Murdochs’ doc is real-life ‘Succession’ — and no less dramatic … coming Sunday, reviewed by @washingtonpost….
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Modeled after the HBO drama "Succession," CNN's terrific new docuseries, "The Murdochs," tracks Rupert Murdoch’s rise to power and uncertain legacy.
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RT @serial: Sarah was at the courthouse when Adnan was released, a new episode is coming tomorrow morning.
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Mr. Syed, 41, had been serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his high school classmate Hae Min Lee. The judge gave prosecutors 30 days to proceed with a new trial or drop the case.
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Here we go!.
Welcome to The Run Up! . In our first episode, we talked to voters about the fragile state of democracy. And this time, it's abt more than Joe Biden or Donald Trump or any individual. It's the political system itself.
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The incredible origin story of Tiafoe, the newest tennis star… is wild
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Frances Tiafoe, 14, who once lived at the Tennis Center at College Park, Md., with his father and brother, could be the United States’ next best hope in the sport.
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Compassionate, surprising and nuanced episode of The Daily today. Made by the singular @lynsea. So well done.
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This is an extraordinary and devastating piece of writing.
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In Ukraine, tragedies are a backdrop to everyday existence, piling up in numbers that seem inconceivable, an inescapable reality that feels like the very air in your lungs.
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Huge!.
We’re excited to welcome @maxbearak, who is joining @nytclimate to cover international climate policy.
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RT @jodikantor: Brave women told me and @mega2e their stories. We wrote articles and a book. Now it’s all a movie. Thank you to the SHE SAI….
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RT @nadjadrost: I can't shake this story. Love how @samdolnick. just writes through the messiness of life (and beautifully) and doesn't shy….
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
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"Controlling Britney Spears" by @nytimes has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Doc. Enormous congrats to @lizdday @starksamantha @mkrobertson and many more.
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In my story about Chinatown, the McDonald's fish sandwich figured prominently. It turns out to be a very resonant sandwich! Here's a lovely ode to the meal from Jane Hu in @NYTmag .
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RT @nythaikus: The man was skinny,.his ill-fitting clothes hanging.loosely on his frame.
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
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A titan. RIP.
RIP Francis X. Clines, a @nytimes reporter, columnist and foreign correspondent who was one of the greatest of his generation. Young reporters, including me, worshipped Frank. We all hoped that one day, our writing could be half as good as his was.
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Here’s a nonpaywalled link to the story. You can read it or listen to me read it, with a short intro explaining the backstory.
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
In a city of 8 million, every person you pass on a park bench contains a hidden opera. I recently dug into one of those New York stories, and what I learned stunned me. Thread below -- and story here:
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RT @chrislhayes: This is a beautiful piece of reporting. Gonna haunt me.
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
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Mo and Tin's friendship raises questions about redemption. Can a friendship make up for your worst mistakes? I think about that a lot. I think about Mo and Tin a lot. Here's my story. Linger on the photos by @Anrizzy, too.
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Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be.
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A world opened up, filled with secrets, shame and desperation. What stood out most, though, was Mo and Tin's friendship. News doesn't often focus on friendship. But it matters a lot. The pandemic highlighted that for many people, and the response to the story underscores that.
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He opened up bit by bit. We spoke often and he guided me around his New York. Chinatown groceries, quiet parks, favorite benches. I began digging and reporting around the edges — court records, immigration forms, police reports, old photos. Lawyers and aid workers were invaluable.
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He had a lot to say about Mo. But I became just as interested in Tin himself. He was a storyteller, and our first conversation lasted for hours. I was drawn to him. But he was a puzzle to me. I didn't understand him. There was something more.
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