In a press call with a member of Keith Porter Jr’s family, she told me that there is only one verified GoFundMe raising funds, and it was created by Keith’s mother below I’m told there are “complicated family dynamics.” But I wanted to clear this up

ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings

Pregnancy with chronic health conditions is risky. Trying to navigate pregnancy with multiple legislative restrictions on reproductive healthcare can be fatal. Must read investigation on this tragic case out of North Carolina By Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana www.propublica.org/article/nort...

After the EPA found that ethylene oxide is 30 times more carcinogenic than previously thought, it updated regulations to protect the people who are most exposed to it. Now, the agency’s ability to do that for many air pollutants is under threat. By @lisalsong.bsky.social

Patrick was special. He was nicer than just about anyone in the industry, funnier, and probably more talented. As a boss, he was always patient and kind, but he also loved to share wisdom and lift others up. Pat, I'll treasure the time you gave us ❤️ www.dexerto.com/gaming/patri...

Patrick Dane, Former Film Writer, Managing Editor, Entertainment Editor and Head Games Writer of Bleeding Cool has died at the age of 34 #RIP

sharing Patrick Dane's sister's post Instagram with her permission. if anyone would like to share memories and tributes (so many have said such kind things on here) please let me know in a DM and I can share Katie's email.

the hole that Pat leaves behind is immeasurable & to say I’m devastated is an understatement he brought a bunch of people together to play destiny & ended up forging an entire clan of friends. He was the kindest soul that I had the pleasure to call my friend I’ll miss you, pal Eyes up, Guardian x

Patrick Dane, longtime games and entertainment journalist and News Editor at This Week in Videogames, has died in a motor vehicle accident. He was 34 years old.

Words can't even begin to describe this loss. Pat was a staple in my day to day. The constant Discord messages, him sending me whatever internet trend he was obsessed with at the moment, constantly trying to plan our next Destiny dungeon run, the list goes on...

Pat was stupid great kindness and big heartedness and I am devastated. For almost 10 years I was lucky enough to count him as a close friend, he always cared so deeply it was like being around the sun. I can’t believe I won’t get to hang out with my pal and chat about penguins and lore anymore

A light has been lost. Patrick was a joy. He was patient, kind and had a way with words. Our friendship started and grew from playing Destiny and continued from there. We only had 2 opportunities to meet in person and I am forever grateful for those. I’ll miss you, buddy. Eyes up, guardian.

Can you image being the kind of loser writer whose process is typing something in a prompt, & then it gives you something & you look it over & go sounds great, sounds just like me!

More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban. Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care. “This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.” (Published July)

they’re calling the most recent shooter in minnesota trans to ignore the fact that there has been an organized group of far-right suicidal school shooters and this person is very likely going to be linked to them as well

Heels, gloves, key, helmet… that’s how it’s done #yamaha #bikerbabe #huntrix #huntrx

AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

If they sign up for work that is against basic human rights, they shouldn't cover up their faces.

yep.

EXCLUSIVE: This just happened onstage in front of 6,000 Bostonians at the Dropkick Murphys concert. "This is America, no kings here!" @dropkickmurphys.com nails it again!!

Feel free to call you senator and tell them what you think if you see them on this list. I'm glad to see Gillibrand and Schumer are NOT on this list. Yelling at them can work! Find your senators here: reps.fyi

As a New Yorker, I just called Senator Gillibrand's office to demand she defend all of our civil rights by fighting for Mahmoud Khalil. I called Schumer's office, too, but they're not taking messages over the weekend. Will call in the morning. Find your reps here: reps.fyi #DidThisToday

NEW: The murders of two people outside an LGBTQ+ bar at first looked like the act of a lone shooter. A ProPublica and @frontlinepbs.bsky.social investigation shows they were, in fact, the culmination of a coordinated, international recruiting effort by online extremists.

NEW: Within the EPA is a small program called IRIS, which measures the threat of toxic chemicals. Two new bills pose the gravest threat to the program’s existence since it was created four decades ago.

I’m at a coffee shop and there are two old guys at another table. One is teaching the other about gaslighting and using Wikipedia. Old guy one: so it’s a political tool? Old guy two: no no… yes but no it’s like an encyclopedia but has more.

Listen, having a hobby is healthy.

Mine in Iowa are REFUSING town halls

“F*ck you, fascists!” protesters chanted, as lawmakers took away their fellow Iowans’ civil rights. interc.pt/3EYgc29

When your national parks are in danger of being stripped you say something, right? Firing park rangers who are the ones who protect and maintain our lands leaves them vulnerable. #nationalparks #ProtectOurParks #biker #motorcycle #NationalParkProtest #Resist #ResistanceRangers

Oh I wonder why they would want to do such a thing…

We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country. This Friday, where will you be? standupforscience2025.org

Time to instill some fear into those fascists. #biker #bikerchick #bikeragainstnazis #womenwhoride #kawasaki #motorcycle #political

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊

God forbid a woman have hobbies

DAMN. That was a move. They kept Alex off the front cover of the box sex. The actor was accused of sexual misconduct in 2021 during the height of the #MeToo movement. He is, however, on the spine with the Queens. That was a move. #TheExpanse #scifi

Another dataset I like is from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, which has maps of the US that show we fixed the acid rain problem by implementing stricter emission controls on power plants. nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...

I’m funny. #politics #humor #washingtondc

NO KINGS IN MY COUNTRY

Movies you’ve watched more than six times using only gifs.

Nothing beats riding with your ride or die. #motorcycle #seattlebikers #rideordie #kawasaki #cbr #howtotrainyourdragon #womenwhoride #bikers

seems like it is a big deal that the unifying ideology of the doge team is neo nazism

If you see this, post a gif from one of your comfort shows. It gives me hope when there is none to be found.

U.S. Forest Service will fire roughly 3,400 federal employees.

Ok this is absolutely a distraction. They’re working on taking away a (married) woman’s right to vote (among other things). So ridiculous.

Him and Schumer need to shut up and step down. Dems have tried and failed in the past. There is no fence to mend, no common ground. Make space for those who will actually fight back.