Jason Toney
@misterjt.bsky.social
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Data & insights in Streaming media; WNBA; NCAA wbb; nwsl; tv; music; books; los angeles
Maybe I'm a dinosaur, but I still send physical holiday cards
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The Timeless Art of Sending Holiday Cards and Letters
Discover the importance of sending heartfelt holiday cards and handwritten notes in a digital age. Personal touches matter more than ever.
https://misterjt.com/2025/12/16/seasons-greetings/
13 days ago
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music + data = me nerding out a lot over the last two weekends
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Transforming My Last.fm Data for Intentional Music Listening
Explore my yearlong music listening journey, analyzing genres, moods, and playlists to enhance intentional listening beyond streaming algorithms.
https://misterjt.com/2025/12/07/how-i-made-my-2025-music-recap/
22 days ago
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I'm not on Spotify anymore, but 'tis the season. If last year was survival mode, this one was reconstruction.
misterjt.com/2025/12/04/n...
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Rebuilding Through Music: A Scaffolding Year in 2025
Explore how music shaped my scaffolding year in 2025, from hip-hop to jazz, fostering resilience and creative growth.
https://misterjt.com/2025/12/04/not-spotify-wrapped-2025-a-scaffolding-year/
25 days ago
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Went to see Little Simz at the Palladium and got checked by the city. Maybe LA nightlife is fine, and I just got old.
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Rediscovering Adventure: A Night Out in Hollywood
A night at the Hollywood Palladium reminds me to embrace friction, trust the creative process, and show up for joy â even on a random Tuesday.
https://misterjt.com/2025/11/20/sometimes-i-be-extrovert/
about 1 month ago
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A couple of weekends ago, we were in Memphis celebrating with family, and somewhere between the blues and the barbecue, I realized I hadnât danced enough.
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Dance Like No Oneâs Watching Again
Discover the power of joy and self-expression through dance in this reflective piece on embracing happiness and authenticity.
https://misterjt.com/2025/11/02/shake-what-your-mama-gave-ya/
about 2 months ago
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Halloween and DĂa de los Muertos brought deep thoughts on remembrance, resistance, and what it really means to love L.A. đđŻïžđđ€
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Halloween 2025 and the Spirits of Los Angeles
A Halloween reflection from Los Angeles that bridges costumes and community, DĂa de los Muertos altars and immigrant stories, art and activism.
https://misterjt.com/2025/11/01/halloween-2025-and-the-spirits-of-los-angeles/
about 2 months ago
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After Game Five, a woman claimed she'd come to her first pro sports event just for Caitlin Clark. Then we dug deeper.
#wnba
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Why the WNBA is an Inclusive Community for Every Fan
Join the excitement of the WNBA as fans connect and celebrate community, including newcomers discovering the joy of women's basketball.
https://misterjt.com/2025/10/03/the-wnba-is-for-everybody/
3 months ago
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I suppose Labor Day is a good time to reveal that I'm working again. Mostly, I'm like Venus Williams in 2025: thanks for the subsidized healthcare.
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Labor Day Reflections: Returning to Work in a Changing World
Iâm working again. Please donât clap. This is a candid reflection on job searching, human connections, and the dignity of work in modern America
https://misterjt.com/2025/09/01/labor-day-reflections-returning-to-work-in-a-changing-world/
4 months ago
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I want less noise and more clarity online. Itâs Been A Minute with Brittany Luse has been my shortcut. 20 minutes, no brain rot.
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Finding Clarity: Why 'It's Been A Minute' Is My Go-To Podcast
Discover why Brittany Luseâs _Itâs Been A Minute_ is my go-to podcast for navigating digital culture without drowning in online noise.
https://misterjt.com/2025/08/11/the-podcast-that-is-keeping-me-sane-online/
5 months ago
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Missing
#WNBAAllStar
for the first time in years đ but the merch? Still fire. Hereâs what I might cop from the comfort of my couch.
misterjt.com/2025/07/19/w...
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Must-Have WNBA All-Star Merchandise You Can Buy Online
Explore must-have WNBA All-Star merchandise from shoes to shirts and collectibles, perfect for fans looking to shop online now!
https://misterjt.com/2025/07/19/wnba-all-star-2025-merch-fomo/
5 months ago
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Started writing about music, ended up writing about LA, loss, and the magic that holds us together. The best of 2025 (so far):
misterjt.com/2025/07/08/2...
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Music, Magic, and Resilience in 2025
Explore the vibrant music and culture of Los Angeles amidst its challenges, celebrating resilience and unity through sound and community.
https://misterjt.com/2025/07/08/2025-in-music-so-far-a-soundtrack-for-grief-joy-and-the-battle-for-los-angeles/
6 months ago
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NPR Tiny Desk Content Winner Ruby Ibarra at The Regent: protest-delayed, joy-delivered. We got a little hyphy.
#livemusic
#dtla
#LosAngeles
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Ruby Ibarra and the Power of Joyful Noise in Downtown LA
A live music report from Ruby Ibarraâs DTLA showâdelayed by protest, reenergized with resistance, and rooted in the joyful noise of the immigrant community
https://misterjt.com/2025/07/02/freedom-is-a-joyful-noise/
6 months ago
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What I see on my street is beautiful, as Los Angeles often is. Birds chirp. The sun shines. The jacarandas are in bloom, littering the sidewalks with purple petals. Neighbors walk their dogs and babies. I could be deceived into believing that life is normal. But my city is in crisis.
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How Lalah Hathawayâs VANTABLACK Helped Me Hear My City
Amid unrest in Los Angeles, Jason Toney reflects on Lalah Hathawayâs VANTABLACK and how deep listening reveals what the city is truly saying.
https://misterjt.com/2025/06/13/intentional-listening-in-a-city-in-crisis/
7 months ago
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Hi, I'm doing some writing for the DC Jazz Fest this year. First piece up now!
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What Does Jazz Mean to You?
By Jason ToneyIn Late March of this year, the Mellon Foundation hosted a virtual symposium called American Jazz, American Culture. Elizabeth Alexander, president of the foundation, moderated the conve...
https://www.dcjazzfest.org/post/what-does-jazz-mean-to-you
7 months ago
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"Just because the barbarians have broken through the gate, that doesnât mean we have to cede our ground. I walked away from SXSW, but Iâm not giving up on the WNBA. Itâs my home. Itâs our house."
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How to Enjoy the WNBA Beyond Online Distractions
Explore how to enjoy the WNBA beyond social media and avoid toxic online discourse while celebrating the game's vibrant culture.
https://misterjt.com/2025/05/23/loving-the-wnba-in-a-season-of-change/
7 months ago
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Our friend is goneâand that truth still takes my breath away.
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Honoring Shannon Mahoney: A Life of Fierce Joy and Purpose
Remembering Shannon Mahoney: a fierce spirit of joy and activism. Honor her legacy by sparking joy and fighting for whatâs right.
https://misterjt.com/2025/05/20/burn-bright/
7 months ago
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The surreal montage âMagic What We Doâ awakens the lead vampireâs interest in Sammie in the movie and stirs something deep in me. Iâm weaving across genre, time, space, and race as I reckon with my relationship with this powerful music. Am I a blues man now?
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Discovering the Blues: Embracing Truth and Life's Joys
Discover the powerful connection between life and the blues in 'Sinners'. Explore themes of resilience, joy, and deep musical roots.
https://misterjt.com/2025/05/01/sinners-sings-the-blues/
8 months ago
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Back when I had TikTok on my devices, I would regularly get sucked into a Theo Von rabbit hole: clips of him talking to black celebrities or other people lip syncing his Theo-isms. He is the friendly fool, and I think that's genuine, even though it often means messy political takes.
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Theo Von Dismantles the Interview Show (Gift Article)
The comedian and podcaster is one of the defining conversationalists of mediaâs new MAGA-friendly mainstream. But he can be harder to pin down, politically and culturally, than his bro-cast peers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/arts/theo-von-this-past-weekend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ck8.zELK.WLOiQVT9CK8q&smid=url-share
8 months ago
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Last weekend's hemming and hawing about Sinners' success is probably moot now, as it races to $100M by Sunday and potentially $200M in domestic box office overall, but I still wanted to look at the numbers. TL;DR: It's a big hit. Will this be your second or third screening this weekend?
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Sinners Shakes Up Hollywood: Box Office Success Explained
Explore the box office success of Ryan Coogler's _Sinners_, a groundbreaking film challenging Hollywood norms.
https://misterjt.com/2025/04/25/sinners-won-even-if-some-folks-wont-admit-it/
8 months ago
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Want to feel inspired? Spend some time with Civic Tech people and interested citizens. The attendees at this morningâs
@datadonuts.la
event were hopeful that we can still do good things despite their efforts being under assault by the current administration.
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Data + Donuts LA
Changing local government from the ground up.
https://datadonuts.la
8 months ago
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I look around and notice the gray in performersâ beards, the wrinkles on their foreheads, the stories about kids turning eighteen, and events from the previous century. I should feel my age, but thatâs not the dominant emotion.
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Celebrating Madlib: A Night of Music and Community at Echoplex
Experience the heart of hip-hop at The Echoplex: a tribute concert for Madlib that unites generations through music and community support.
https://misterjt.com/2025/04/19/shades-of-madlib/
8 months ago
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After the first Final Four semifinal, Ryan Ruocco threw to Elle Duncanâs show. However, our feed ended in the ESPN OTT app, and a static image appeared. As a long-time ESPN+ subscriber, I found this frustrating. New subscribers attracted by the NCAAW tournament might feel even worse.
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Your Event Has Ended
Sports subscribers intentionally come for their favorite sport, team, or a specific game/match/event they find significant. Once that need is satisfied, itâs easy for them to unsubscribe. SVODs conâŠ
https://misterjt.com/2025/04/07/your-event-has-ended/
9 months ago
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A hodgepodge of thoughts about Juju's knee
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What it takes
What does it take to return to a sport you love, especially when it has also caused you immense suffering? The physical demands are one aspect; the mental challenges are another. How tough must youâŠ
https://misterjt.com/2025/03/25/what-it-takes/
9 months ago
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Itâs the first anniversary of my father's death today. As clouds, cold, wind, and rain arrived in Los Angeles last week, so did melancholy.
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A Morning with Kevin Toney and Friends
Tears arenât easy for me, but this sadness is worth crying over.
https://misterjt.com/2025/03/18/a-morning-with-kevin-toney-and-friends/
10 months ago
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Sorry, Trojans, I canât help it. Iâm rooting for yâall to get to the Natty. Iâm rooting for the banner to get raised in Pauley.
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Bleed blue
Fandom is illogical but this is true: I bleed blue and gold.
https://misterjt.com/2025/03/10/bleed-blue/
10 months ago
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I would consider myself fortunate to lead a life that echoes just a fraction of the good accomplished by John Lewis and other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
misterjt.com/2025/02/26/f...
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Fortunate
What do I do with this good fortune? How can I repay the sacrifices made by those who had so little and gave so much?
https://misterjt.com/2025/02/26/fortunate/
10 months ago
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"In 1955, courageous protester Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to sit at the back of a Montgomery bus. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. organized a boycott that forced the city to desegregate public transportation. However, there's a major problem: none of this actually happened."
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Primary Sources: Everything You Know About the Montgomery Bus Boycott Is Wrong
You probably learned the kinder, gentler version of the economic protest that defined the Civil Rights Movement. Here is the real story.
https://www.contrabandcamp.com/p/primary-sources-everything-you-know
11 months ago
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"If the online right of the first Trump administration was an unstable blend of Facebook credulity and 4chan nihilism, the Soy Right is an unbearable mix of Reddit corniness and Twitter self-satisfaction."
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Soy Right ascendant
The return of Gamergate
https://maxread.substack.com/p/soy-right-ascendant
11 months ago
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"For all the controversy that diversity programs stir up, most senior managers are still white men." IMHO, the "problem" is that having to talk about it makes those same senior managers very uncomfortable.
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DEI Didnât Change the Workforce All That Much. A Look at 13 Million Jobs.
Diversity, equity and inclusion policies havenât radically changed who advances up the corporate ladder, a Wall Street Journal analysis found.
https://www.wsj.com/business/dei-impact-us-company-workforce-charts-2e6a6bb7?st=WAYqye&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
11 months ago
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"The Soy Right is being oppressed, and they want you to know it. Theyâre scared to take the subway; theyâre offended that you called them white or cis; theyâre upset that you don't think they were cool in high school [...]. They are crybabies of the highest order."
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The Soy Right Needs A Safe Space
We are being ruled by the softest losers alive
https://open.substack.com/pub/dialecticsofdecline/p/the-soy-right-needs-a-safe-space?r=3aql&selection=136b530c-2e15-4544-b46a-556956a80ca2&utm_campaign=post-share-selection&utm_medium=web
11 months ago
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âOne of the remedies we who study Black life have pursued is a diligent recovery in the face of being forgotten, obscured, or submerged. We piece together clues and uncover hidden stories.â â
@imaniperry.bsky.social
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A Black History of the Color Blue (Gift Article)
Imani Perryâs impressionistic âBlack in Bluesâ finds shades of meaning â beautiful and ugly â in art, artifacts, music, fashion and more.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/books/review/imani-perry-black-in-blues.html?unlocked_article_code=1.v04.YYZk.Vwk_GeKZHcNr&smid=url-share
11 months ago
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"The Whitman Sisters, a successful troupe in Black vaudeville, were the daughters of a black AME minister and a white woman. Their dynamic show featured dance, jazz, sketch comedy, and large production numbers. They thrived due to their visible moral signaling and adept code-switching."
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The Wonderfully Complex Whitman Sisters - JSTOR Daily
A popular act on the Black vaudeville circuit, the Whitman Sisters relied on a reputation for strong morals while challenging racial and gender codes.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-wonderfully-complex-whitman-sisters/
11 months ago
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On the day Spotify announced its first fiscal year of profitability, I canceled my paid subscription.
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Escaping Spotify: My Month of Intentional Listening with TIDAL
I escaped the algorithm!
https://misterjt.com/2025/02/08/escaping-spotify-my-month-of-intentional-listening-with-tidal/
11 months ago
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UCLA womenâs basketball home games donât usually feel particularly black-coded. They donât have the South LA patina that USC Trojansâ games bring. But on this Sunday, a little bit of that Black Los Angeles Soul was in Westwood and it hit different.
misterjt.com/2025/02/03/l...
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Los Angeles Soul
on this Sunday, a little bit of that Black Los Angeles Soul was in Westwood, and when Lift Every Voice and Sing played before a performance of The Star Spangled Banner, it hit different.
https://misterjt.com/2025/02/03/los-angeles-soul/
11 months ago
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"Hawaiian housing advocates say Mauiâs experience is a cautionary tale for LA, highlighting the need for renter protections after a natural disaster disrupts a tight market. How LA leaders respond is still an open question as activists and politicians battle over strengthening these protections."
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Maui's post-wildfire housing crisis offers a warning for LA
Homelessness spiked after wildfires devastated the island. Might the same thing happen in LA?
https://lapublicpress.org/2025/01/maui-wildfire-homeless-rent-la-eaton-palisades/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Flosangelescounty
11 months ago
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"[T]he purpose of this ideological project is the same: to put the broader mass of people back in their 'proper places.'" -
@adamserwer.bsky.social
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The Attack on Trans Rights Wonât End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/trans-rights-skrmetti-trump/681485/?gift=QM_GG1vIStOfcz0R8MQ6KJwR_yubx-afe8y3wUpTd0s&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
11 months ago
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"It has been long out of use in American political life, but we do have a word for the kind of people who practice this sort of politics: segregationist." -
@jamellebouie.net
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Donât fall for Trumpâs D.E.I. dodge
https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=129&emc=edit_jbo_20250201&instance_id=146397&isViewInBrowser=true&nl=jamelle-bouie&paid_regi=1&productCode=JBO®i_id=26487239&segment_id=189883&sendId=189883&uri=nyt://newsletter/2ff4f6f0-86c2-5464-bba1-cfe912de9a85&user_id=dcec93932914ac9defc1088ae08df4d8
11 months ago
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Wordle 1,321 1/6 đ©đ©đ©đ©đ© In 2025, we take our wins
11 months ago
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Oh,
@bookshop-org.bsky.social
launched an e-book store and app, and I have a gift card to spend!
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Bookshop.org challenges Amazon with new e-book platform | TechCrunch
Indie bookstore backer Bookshop.org launched an e-book platform on Tuesday, making it easier for readers to buy e-books without padding Jeff Bezos'
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/bookshop-org-challenges-amazon-with-new-e-book-platform/?guccounter=1
11 months ago
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I might have to speed up my move to Ghost or whatever. h/t
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social
11 months ago
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"Removing large numbers of immigrants would drastically reduce the labor force, which could lead to rising wages, but potentially just higher prices for food, building and repairing homes, hotel stays and more things Americans hope to see lower prices for."
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Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-immigration-inflation-economy/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=flipboard%2Fmagazine%2F10+For+Today
11 months ago
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A brunch topic everyone is dreading this weekend but is unavoidable: âHow much of your headspace should Donald Trump be taking up?â
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ââWe aim to make you 10% more sane for the next four yearsâ is a hell of a pitchâ
https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?e=5bb1909a12&u=dc756b20ebb9521ec3ad95e4a&id=befe1da735
11 months ago
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"Some of this will occur in courtrooms, but most will happen on the political stageâhashed out in social media, campaigns, town halls, and legislatures. It demands a genuine opposition party ready to fight for an inclusive America and a more democratic Constitution." A bias towards action.
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Trump doesnât get to decide what the Constitution means
https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=129&emc=edit_jbo_20250125&instance_id=145768&isViewInBrowser=true&nl=jamelle-bouie&paid_regi=1&productCode=JBO®i_id=26487239&segment_id=189270&sendId=189270&uri=nyt://newsletter/22722f50-c0fd-56d7-84b3-48b4a9f1ebef&user_id=dcec93932914ac9defc1088ae08df4d8
11 months ago
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When Raven Johnson is on she is ON
11 months ago
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Morrow vs. Kitts is a war already
#ncaaw
11 months ago
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Jason Toney
Along Came Poly-4-The-W
11 months ago
đŁđŁ RUN, GO APPLY, TELL YO' HOMIES & HOOP FRENS - đš"The WNBA is looking for a Creative Director to spearhead the creative development process and help establish a consistent, distinctive brand vision and voice for the league."đš
#WNBA
#WBB
#WOMENINSPORTS
careers.nba.com/job/11421/CreaâŠ
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I think I have watched most series in which being in Los Angeles is essential to the plot, but now that I've finished The Lincoln Lawyer, I'm hungry for more. What should I watch next?
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"Broadcasters portrayed American men as victims of a Democratic campaign to strip them of power â a comforting message for a disspirited audience. Young men, especially those aged 18 to 23, are lonelier and less optimistic about their futures, with low social support."
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How Popular YouTubers Pushed Young Male Voters Toward Trump
How podcasters like Joe Rogan and Logan Paul turned young men, a once apolitical demographic, into a massively powerful voting bloc
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-youtube-podcast-men-for-trump/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTczNzY1NjAzMiwiZXhwIjoxNzM4MjYwODMyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTUUhRVDFUMEcxS1cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiI3QTJFMkYzOENGMEQ0MDgwOTA3RTNBRjY1NjZENDZBOSJ9.9z6EQW4yiIavcsPvMrvoBpGxYgl0kptbEARG1oZlfK8
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Swapna Krishna
11 months ago
If you are a visa holder/temp resident in the U.S., and your child was born here and doesn't have a passport, GET A PASSPORT FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY. Like, make the appointment this week.
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