Instead doing a year in review, I'm just plugging one big story that I worked on for over a year, got killed at its previous home and saved by MUBI Notebook, but was under-read and I think deserves more eyeballs! About an artist's attempt to create a "decolonial" AI mubi.com/en/notebook/...

Sending out a last newsletter of the year, probably tomorrow, probably (as advertised) overly personal. You can sign up for it here: jilliansteinhauer.com#/contact/

BTW please donate to the Internet Archive to help keep it going. It is SUCH a valuable resource bsky.app/profile/rene...

Sending out a last newsletter of the year, probably tomorrow, probably (as advertised) overly personal. You can sign up for it here: jilliansteinhauer.com#/contact/

Jewish Currents is looking for a new editor in chief. I learned so much from Arielle and thankfully, she's not leaving. But whoever takes on the role of editor in chief will be leading the magazine in a very exciting time of expansion. Apply here: jewishcurrents.org/careers?toke...

The other YT link has been taken down. This one is still up (as of now)

I just uploaded @jasonparis.bsky.social 's recording of the segment CBS News pulled from "60 Minutes" to YouTube:

WATCH: Here's the segment CBS News pulled from "60 Minutes" last night

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Ahmed. Ahmed owned a small shop before this and was just starting his life. He’s trying to take care of his parents and his brother Abood. His father has pulmonary fibrosis- they are fundraising to get a solar panel for his oxygen machine.

lifting this up. everything aside, "this story is old/the public already knows" is often used to kill pitches or stories when, in truth, the public *doesn't actually* know. one or two stories in an elite paper does not a public consciousness make. it's a constant winnowing of collective knowledge.

I just called to make an appointment with a doctor at NYU and was told their next available spot is in SEPTEMBER 2026—by which time I really hope to not need to see a doctor about the problems I am currently, acutely experiencing. I hate our medical system so much.

now seems like a good time to remind you all to support independent, worker run, billionaire free, and/or reader funded news how and where you can.

Watch this, also stop watching 60 Minutes. Frontline > 60 Minutes amd Bari Weiss. youtu.be/Lku5h9xjrqc?...

All of these links went to promotion of this story earlier today. All these links are dead now — that's how thoroughly they've scrubbed this.

My biggest fear is that the unredacted files will come out...and there will still be no consequences

Here is a great run down of the whistle system and how to order them, use them, etc. from someone living it in Chicago, @dansinker.com. Spread it around! dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...

I guess it's time for me to become the chronically ill feminist rage monster I was always meant to be

Exciting holiday news! @19thnews.org is hiring *two* full-time editors to join our newsroom in 2026! 🥳 Apply by January 19! 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...

In addition to all the obvious things wrong with this...WTF is this picture? Like what is it even supposed to be?? Is this what someone thinks feminism *looks like*? bsky.app/profile/gbbr...

"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase

solidarity with trans people and death to fascism

We white people really are the worst

For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care. www.transyouthemergencyproject.org

Jesus fucking Christ

My response to anything over the next two weeks

when i began reporting on the attacks on trans kids in january 2020, my newsroom leader told me i was "making up a non-issue." when i kept reporting on the issues in 2023, a pulitzer prize winner said i had such bad news judgment, i should leave journalism. 🤡

This framing is dishonest. It was a bipartisan bill. Enough Republicans actually defected and voted no to kill the bill. Three Democrats crossed over to save it. They should be stripped of their committee assignments and thrown out of the party, quite frankly.

Outnumbering your enemy is not enough. *Strength* in numbers requires a shared sense of purpose. That must be cultivated. Understanding and relationships must be built. This is the work most people don't want to do. To turn moments into lasting movements, we need organization.

2025 has been a year of devastating disinvestment across arts and culture criticism. Join us in calling for $1/word as the minimum rate for book critics. nwu.org/join Illustration by @colleentie.bsky.social

So much work on my plate rn, but all I wanna do is get high and rewatch Spinal Tap

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Mohammed. Mohammed is just 18 years old. His family were farmers but their land and home have been destroyed. Mohammed has chronic migraines but is responsible for helping his whole family of including his little nephew Joud who is only 2.

Fun professional news: I'm one of the two new Editors at Large at @urbanomnibus.bsky.social, a publication of the Architectural League of New York. please get in touch if you have ideas you'd like to develop into commissions on any broadly-defined NYC architecture and/or urbanism topics!

I don't like ever handing shit to Jerusalem post but they absolutely cooked here.

I’m sorry to comment on a woman’s looks but Bari Weiss looks like a child playing dress up as an adult

I just wrote a letter to the leadership of The New School via actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... Do so too, now! The attacks on TNS’ staff and students are deeply troubling and should be opposed by everyone within and outside #HigherEd #AcademicChatter #OneOfUsAllOfUs

don't just kvetch; comment. CBP is proposing a massive new interference with the private lives and opinions of visitors to the united states, and those who exit. you can email comments to [email protected] - and post them if you do. you have until early february.

Also not enough discussion of students who are themselves immigrants! And are terrified rn! bsky.app/profile/chan...

The future is not foreclosed.

Nooooo

Never have small acts of human creativity mattered so much. Paint, draw, put on a play, write a song, learn an instrument, write a story (or a book!). The worst thing you ever make will be better than all this slop.

Yesterday we wrapped up a semester of Feminism & Journalism by writing manifestos!! It was emotional and inspiring. I think somehow the kids are gonna be alright

I’ve been thinking about my resistance to making short-form talking-head videos, and I think it’s because…I don’t want to monetize my face!! Part of why I like being a writer is specifically not having to do that!

I just wish our politics were, on the whole, more substantive and less symbolic/performative

What an interesting coincidence.

NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones! My guide:

We know everyone is asking for your money this month, but here's a twist: We're NOT asking you to donate in December, we're asking you to spread the word. Help the trans people and allies who don't know Assigned Media's reputation for excellence and originality in trans news find us!

I’m sorry but how have we built a whole franchise on Daniel Craig doing a bad southern accent

she was fired. fired fired. fired from being fired. fired from firing itself

I wrote this earlier this year and I still hope it can be of use! www.eater.com/24364171/ice...