Check out @jguynn.bsky.social's piece about the Trump administration's war on #DEI. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... She refers to my research on business actions following George Floyd's murder, e.g. the US Chamber of Commerce's Equality of Opportunity Initiative, which has now been eliminated.

President Trump's remarks about disabled workers and "woke" DEI have alarmed federal employees with disabilities, especially military veterans. Here's what they want you to know:

#EXCLUSIVE: I flew to Miami to meet with Enrique Tarrio, de-facto leader of the Proud Boys, for his first sit-down interview since being pardoned by President Trump. He had a lot to say, including clarifying what he means by wanting “retribution.” www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...

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Texas filed another lawsuit today over collection of drivers' data for insurance purposes. This time against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/t... It follows our report last year on Arity's collection of driving data via smartphone apps: www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/t...

After the Palisades fire burned down his home, Casey Colvin feared the worst for his dogs, who he couldn't get back to despite desperately trying. But after five days, he and Oreo finally got a tearful and ecstatic reunion. "I'm never gonna let him go." 14/10 for all

I talked to the Black residents of Altadena who say they’ve lost everything but hope. “When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.

"Wildfires don't care how much money you have" @willcarless.bsky.social and @chriskenning.bsky.social in @usatoday.com

My favorite part of Zuckerberg's Joe Rogan interview is when he suggests there is not enough masculine energy at his company, where two out of every three employees is a man.

“They haven't invented anything great in a while." Well, at least they invented something?

I would prefer the apocalypses not come concurrently, thanks.

This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10

Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.

Goals

I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a text writeup! I don't want a video! I want a

Madison school shooter was pictured wearing a T-shirt for the German rock band "KMFDM." The Columbine shooters were both pictured wearing KMFDM shirts. To understand how and why the cult of Columbine persists start with @jguynn.bsky.social n & my story from April: www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...

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He died as he lived, clicking “Forgot password,” then checking his inbox for a code, then putting in that code, then setting up two-step verification, and then waiting for the text message that doesn’t come, and then calling the 800 number, and then downloading an authenticator app, and dying.

This is George. He loved this tree at the lot. Then he got it home and realized it's not what he pictured. 12/10

Morpheus: You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. me (42 years old): which one is ibuprofen

This is Brody. He may be 16, but he can still jump over sidewalk cracks like an elementary school kid. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

My writing process is usually: a) I got this b) well, fuck c) wait that part was real good d) wait no that part sucks e) I am a god of this place f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here g) oh man I just figured it all out h) mistakes were made I) existential dread

Anti-Trump resistance groups are already gearing up Trump resistance groups are giving activists room to grieve, but they are ready to harness public concern about his policies. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Was the 2024 election a referendum on #DEI? On the campaign trail, Trump made reversing Biden’s “woke takeover” of the federal government a priority of his second term. With GOP control of the White House and Congress in 2025, will he make good on promises?

Dog-friendly cruise, this is not a drill: www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

myspace top 8 is sure having a moment

Me in my echo chamber

Stop scrolling and check out my @usatoday.com starter pack. New eminently follow-worthy folks added daily.

i, for one, am not in an echo chamber. i am exposed to anywhere between 2 and 4 billion annoying thoughts a day.

Seriously though: since all these thinkpieces are being written about bluesky, hi editors and journalists, I wrote a whole book about Twitter (among other research on social media) and am tracking the migration here from a cultural/political perspective so if you want to talk to me I’m here 😇

This is Lily. She's been accused of drinking her mom's slushie. Will not be taking any questions at this time. 14/10

This is Lil Hobbs. He’s just waking up. Thought everyone would enjoy seeing his routine. Big stretch included. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

growing pains are inevitable as this place expands just remember potatoes exist

I'm totally done with X/Twitter. I will still be doing my banking there, though.

quit complaining about stores playing christmas music in november and start writing some thanksgiving songs. we wouldn’t be in this situation if thanksgiving had bangers

My first starter pack!

This

I mean if you wanted to see a 60 year old man and a guy so dumb that you don’t know if he can read get into a fight just wait for Thanksgiving

Who broke it

Wait… are we having fun on the internet again? 👀

Getting the best old Twitter vibes circa 2008. Here for it.

🚨NEW: I actually have a good news story to tell today! Finally! @theonion.com just bought Alex Jones’ Infowars. Yes, really. The details make it even better — and so does the video of Steve Bannon’s reaction when he didn’t know he was live on air:

Just made this

NEW: Legislation that would bar the United States government from spying on journalists—except under rare, specific circumstances—is currently stalled in Congress. Now, with only weeks left to legislate, press advocates are urging Senate Democrats to pass the bill, known as the PRESS Act.

Subscribe to The Onion. Maybe we can buy Red Lobster next.

Since Trump’s win, Tasha Adams, ex-wife of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, is terrified her ex will be pardoned: www.usatoday.com/story/news/i... Adams just told me she doesn’t know what she’s going to do. Also her GoFundMe is here: gofund.me/08744c96

Hamas has developed a sophisticated strategy for spreading its propaganda online, Will Carless and @jguynn.bsky.social write. Read more in this article, which cites TTP research regarding the circulation of terrorist propaganda on X. www.usatoday.com/story/tech/n...

yes, twitter is having a field day with this