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Trying to make the world a better place
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Diane Coyle
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We are hiring a
@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk
research assistant- deadline is 5 January
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The Bennett School of Public Policy invites applications for a Research Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity
https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-jb48083
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Dave Vetter
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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The Economic Impact of Brexit
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https://siepr.stanford.edu/publications/working-paper/economic-impact-brexit
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Rory Cellan-Jones
about 2 months ago
Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
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'My sin was having Parkinson's': Presenter left stranded
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9dx4zgzjzo
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Diane Coyle
about 2 months ago
You'd get to work a lot with me as I'm research director!
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge
2 months ago
Join our Virtual Open Day to learn about our graduate courses starting Oct 2026 with
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social
&
@terzibus.bsky.social
📅 4 Nov 2025 🕒 9–11am Meet course directors, ask questions, and explore our MPhils in Digital Policy & Public Policy.
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
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The Economist
2 months ago
Museo Casa Kahlo opened recently in Mexico City. The collection is small, but the insight it offers into Frida Kahlo’s formative years is valuable
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Is there anything left to say about Frida Kahlo?
A third museum focused on the artist has just opened in Mexico City
https://econ.st/3WswZj8
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The Guardian
2 months ago
Restored Hogarth murals at London hospital open to public for first time
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Restored Hogarth murals at London hospital open to public for first time
St Bartholomew’s hopes 18th-century satirist’s two large-scale paintings will become a must-see for art fans They had remained almost unseen for 300 years, but now two of William Hogarth’s masterpiece murals are available to the public for the first time. The North Wing at St Bartholomew’s hospital in London, which contains The Pool of Bethesda and The Good Samaritan – two large-scale murals by the British painter – has opened after a £9.5m restoration project. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/oct/06/restored-hogarth-murals-london-hospital-open-public-st-bartholomews?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Bishopsgate Institute
2 months ago
Somewhere free, quiet, and right next to Liverpool Street? 👀 Whether you’ve got a deadline looming, are polishing off a chapter on your lunch break, or hunting for a calm spot to do some work, our new Reading Room is open to you. 👋
https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/activity/reading-room/
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Reading Room | Bishopsgate Institute
The Reading Room is separate to the Researchers’ Service, so if you’d like to look at our special collections and archives, you’ll need this instead https:
https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/activity/reading-room/
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The Economist
2 months ago
Would you like to write for The Economist? We are seeking an Asia correspondent. The role involves extensive travel across the region. Find out how to apply here
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The Economist is hiring an Asia correspondent
Join The Economist’s Foreign Department
https://econ.st/46u1Ami
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Diane Coyle
3 months ago
The Resolution Foundation is hiring economists!
www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opp...
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Opportunities: Resolution Foundation
We're looking for exceptional candidates to join the Resolution Foundation team.
https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opportunities/
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Anoushka Shankar
4 months ago
One final summer show to go…! Helsinki Festival, we’re coming for you. If you’re nearby, come and join us on Aug 25th. 🎟️
www.bandsintown.com/a/4761
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The Guardian
4 months ago
Why doesn’t the BBC blaze the glories of its orchestras year round, not just at the Proms?
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Why doesn’t the BBC blaze the glories of its orchestras year round, not just at the Proms?
The orchestras and choirs of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation are at the centre of Denmark’s cultural life. As its Symphony Orchestra comes to the Proms, what the BBC can learn from its European counterpart?
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/20/why-doesnt-the-bbc-blaze-the-glories-of-its-orchestras-year-round-not-just-at-the-proms?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1755702261
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
4 months ago
We’re hiring a Media Manager 📢 Can you identify compelling news stories that resonate with the mainstream media and political debates? Do you thrive in shaping strategy and working with colleagues to turn policy ideas into media successes? Apply:
jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c...
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Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details
https://jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c/applicationform/jobpost/194433?aisId=12&rmId=2053&qc=1&d=506339ff6175a5a469b136995585b9386d63c157&src=2
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Trish Greenhalgh
5 months ago
One more time, just in case anyone hasn't yet seen it. Gutted at today's news of a double child drowning. Please read and share.
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Trish Greenhalgh
5 months ago
In Oxford? Got kids? There’s a great exhibition of stunning blown-up photos of insects (plus lots more) at the Museum of Natural History
www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/micros...
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Microsculpture
Over the coming months, as we work on their new, permanent displays, our 6 latest display cases will feature an exhibition of work by British photographer Levon Biss.
https://www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/microsculpture
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The Economist
5 months ago
Would you like to work for The Economist in Seoul? We’re looking for a fluent speaker of Korean and English to report, research, interpret and fact-check. Find out how to apply here
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The Economist is hiring a Seoul-based researcher/reporter
We’re looking for a fluent speaker of Korean and English
https://econ.st/44ZeAyh
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Great news! Just a last push now to make this a reality - please sign it one and all!
#parkypetition100k
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The Guardian
5 months ago
Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body, research shows
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Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body, research shows
Previously, the only way to reduce levels of Pfas was by bloodletting or a drug with unpleasant side effects * Sign up for the Detox Your Kitchen newsletter Certain kinds of gut microbes absorb toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” and help expel them from the body via feces, new first-of-its-kind University of Cambridge research shows. The findings are welcome news as the only options that exist for reducing the level of dangerous Pfas compounds from the body are bloodletting and a cholesterol drug that induces unpleasant side effects. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/13/pfas-gut-microbes-forever-chemicals?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Rory Cellan-Jones
5 months ago
Ooh the
#parkypetition100K
is in the nervous 90s. Can we hit 93000 by 8:20am?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
5 months ago
Now folks this is good but the rate of signup is a bit slow compared to recent days - can we get to 87500 by 0820?
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Philippa Sigl-Glöckner
5 months ago
We have a great job opportunity for an economic analyst focused on fiscal in our Brussels office BUT so far hardly any women have applied. Pls help us changed that and spread the word! Job posting:
dezernatzukunft-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
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Diane Coyle
5 months ago
Wise words from Mark Damazer about the importance of the BBC to the UK
on.ft.com/3Tlb0cx
The BBC’s constant cornucopia of trouble
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The BBC’s constant cornucopia of trouble
Almost everyone is almost always cross with the UK’s public service broadcaster
https://on.ft.com/3Tlb0cx
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James Gilmour
6 months ago
Doing things differently here? After decades of hype, Greater Manchester is starting to look like something rare; an actual UK economic sucess story. I had a look into the latest economic data for
@manchestermill.bsky.social
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Rory Cellan-Jones
6 months ago
Listen to
@stephenfry.bsky.social
- sign the
#parkypetition100K
to improve care for people with
#parkinsons
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
6 months ago
uk.givergy.com/movers-black...
Wow this is exciting - with Cure Parkinson’s
#Movers&Shakers
offering 2 tickets to this historic gig and asking raffle entrants to sign
#parkypetition100K
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The Movers and Shakers Black Sabbath Prize Draw 2025 | Powered by Givergy
Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Cure Parkinson's. Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclusive items
https://uk.givergy.com/movers-black-sabbath-prize-draw/
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NPC
6 months ago
📣 Conference date announcement! 💥 NPC Ignites, 18 Nov 2025 💥 The Beacon Philanthropy & Impact Forum, 11 Feb 2026 These provide a great opportunity to take forward the debates around better delivery of impact & the generation of more wealth in the impact economy:
www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
6 months ago
Can we do it? Get to 50,000 by 0815 on Sunday I mean? Let’s do it!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
6 months ago
Well done everyone- after a slow start for the
#parkypetition
on Friday we eventually stormed it with 874 new signatures, well ahead of the 630 daily target. Now looks likely we can hit 50K by this time tomorrow- perhaps even late today
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
6 months ago
I know it’s a bit hot but we’re a little slow with the
#parkypetition
today - just 400 signatures when we need c630 by 0845 tomorrow to keep on track for 100,000 by September 10. Please get your friends to sign!
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The Guardian
6 months ago
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is a significant threat to the world’s five rhino species. The substance, which is similar to human fingernails, is commonly used for traditional medicine in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Dealers in the hidden market will pay tens of thousands of dollars for the horns, which are falsely believed to be effective at treating fevers, pain and a low sex drive in traditional medicine. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/05/dehorning-rhinos-deters-poachers-rangers-helicopters-aoe?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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NPC
6 months ago
🌟 Our next funder drop-in takes place on 30 June and will focus on making the best use of your assets a funder. Our
#funder
and
#philanthropist
drop-ins are for staff and trustees at
#grant-making
organisations, and individual philanthropists:
www.thinknpc.org/events-and-t..
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European Parliament
7 months ago
74% say their country benefits from the EU, and 89% want stronger collaboration among members. These insights come from the Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey. Want the full scoop? Hear Parliament’s spokesperson Delphine Colard (
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu
) explain. 🔗:
europa.eu/!BqGVPf
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7 months ago
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The Guardian
7 months ago
‘The hypocrisy is staggering’: will swift bricks fall prey to government fears of Reform?
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‘The hypocrisy is staggering’: will swift bricks fall prey to government fears of Reform?
Campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor fears goal of requiring all new homes to include a hollow brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds may be dropped
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/05/the-hypocrisy-is-staggering-will-swift-bricks-fall-prey-to-government-fears-of-reform?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1746448403
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Diane Coyle
7 months ago
UK people, please consider signing this Parliamentary petition asking for better care for those experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum - my dear daughter-in-law suffered during both her pregnancies & it's a horrible thing, with inadequate support:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Petition: Funding for Hyperemesis Gravidarum care
We call on the UK Government to provide funding to improve physical and mental healthcare for sufferers, increase training, eliminate inequities in access and treatment as well as ensure HG sufferers ...
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719429
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Rory Cellan-Jones
8 months ago
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
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Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/713714
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
8 months ago
🚨 Deadline tomorrow! We're hiring a Policy Adviser to work across policy areas to help address the challenges underpinning poverty in the UK. 📍 Hybrid (York/London) Salary: £37,546.60 (+£5k London weighting), 9 months FTC Don't miss out - apply now:
bit.ly/4jdaWGn
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Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details
https://bit.ly/4jdaWGn
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What Alysa Liu has achieved is simply phenomenal…🥇
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Little Toller Books
9 months ago
On Monday our instagram account was hacked and then deleted. We received a ransom note to recover it; obviously we couldn't and wouldn't pay, and therefore lost thousands of followers. Meta support was useless. But we're BACK with a new account: @littletollerbooks. Can you follow us there and share?
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Locally-led solutions are key to driving sustainable development and effective economic policy
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WaterAid UK
9 months ago
The world needs change. Start with water.
#ChangeStartsWithWater
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Charles Kenny
9 months ago
@justsand.bsky.social
and I try to answer the question: how many lives saved by US foreign assistance each year. Best estimate: 3.3 million.
www.cgdev.org/blog/how-man...
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Rory Cellan-Jones
9 months ago
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
After just 2.5 days we’re not far short of 10,000 signatures on the
#ParkyCharter
petition - please sign and share
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Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/713714
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Diane Coyle
9 months ago
UK people,
@rorycj.bsky.social
and the other Movers and Shakers folks have a petition to Parliament calling for MPs to support the Parkinson’s Charter. Please consider signing
petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
https://petition.parliament.uk/signatures/150806666/signed
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Jackie Wong | Rocker Skating
10 months ago
I’ve seen Brian Boitano, Kristi Yamaguchi, Peggy Fleming, Scott Hamilton, Paul Wylie, Nancy Kerrigan, Ilia Kulik, Michael Weiss, Johnny Weir, Jeremy Abbott, Peter Carruthers/Kitty Carruthers - I’ve never seen quite the US figure skating Olympian gathering like this
#LegacyOnIce
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- a tragic story shining an important light on the hidden issue of faith-based abuse - thank you Mardoche for telling your story - RIP Victoria - you will not be forgotten 🩷
@theguardian.com
#pennywoolcock
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Thousands of children in England accused of witchcraft in past decade
Figures emerge as Kindoki Witch Boy film tells true story of Mardoche Yembi who underwent an exorcism as a child
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/24/thousands-of-children-england-falsely-accused-witchcraft-kindoki-witch-boy
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www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/the-daily...
- a heartbreaking story and testament to the importance of girls education
#Afghanistan
#Girlseducation
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The Daily Hustle: A home school for girls is shut down
Taliban close a local NGO-supported home-based or community-based schools for girls in souther Afghanistan.
https://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/the-daily-hustle/rights-and-freedoms-the-daily-hustle/the-daily-hustle-a-home-school-for-girls-is-shut-down/
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www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
- brilliant recognition for such a wonderful initiative….well done
@baftaofficial.bsky.social
! 👏👏
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‘It became a lifeline’: the charity bringing cinema to hospital patients
MediCinema, which custom-builds theatres in UK hospitals, will receive a Bafta for outstanding contribution to cinema. Patients who attend the screenings tell of the joy of escaping into movie magic
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/14/medicinema-charity-cinema-to-hospital-patients-bafta
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Rory Cellan-Jones
10 months ago
open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
Absolutely essential piece on why journalism is broken just when we need it most and what we can do to fix it. Please read - or you could click on a story about a man with three nipples. Your choice…
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Journalism is collapsing in the middle of the information war
Just as we need them most, media outlets are failing to cut through Trump's noise.
https://open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/p/journalism-is-collapsing-in-the-middle?r=jos0j&utm_medium=ios
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