Cody McDevitt

I don’t really pay attention to AI actors. But one thing is for sure. It could never do theatre.

This is Sparta

Acropolis

Hydra, Poros and Aegina today

A night in Athens.

There are other types of investigative stories you can do with ChatGPT or Perplexity that would have used to have taken a year to publish. For instance, real estate bribes. It can go through the recorder of deeds in seconds to see if there was a sketchy deal with some politician’s property.

I don’t think anything I write is particularly courageous. We just live in a time of such cowardice that actual journalism seems daring. It’s almost like people forgot how to do it and it’s been replaced with subtweeting about the only people who still do the reporting legwork.

The Turner Diaries and the Roots of Domestic Terror From antisemitic fantasies of mass violence to modern replacement theory, far-right conspiracies continue to shape extremist threats in America.

“White supremacist fantasies didn’t vanish — they evolved. Read how The Turner Diaries and replacement theory continue to feed extremist violence. 🔗 reprorights.substack.com/p/the-turner...
#Extremism #ReproRights”

In 1984, Denver radio host Alan Berg—outspoken, Jewish, fearless—was assassinated by white supremacists from The Order. His murder was an early warning about extremist violence in America. Why don’t you explore that instead of worrying about anti-war college students?

Swastikas found on signs in Mt. Pleasant borough, surrounding communities Mt. Pleasant borough police are investigating numerous swastika symbols spray painted on signs around town over the last few days, said Mayor Diane Bailey. Authorities are asking that residents and bu...

If you argue that antipathy to Israel is fueling antisemitism here, that's fine to make a case about. But you should do your homework, track down a copy of The Turner Diaries, and then write essays about how it fueled white supremacy.
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Stop pursuing fame. It's fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling. It's a gift to be able to attend a baseball game, blend in, and not be recognized. You're of the people. And all great reporters are of the people.

Isabel Wilkerson made a point about who gets to be the "glue" that holds things together in a wolf pack. Three wolves are in it: the Alpha, Beta, and Omega. The Alpha is the strongest and sets the tone. The Omega is weakest, but it keeps the other wolves entertained and having fun. It's the glue.

You can't really be the glue that holds people together if you're as outspoken about abortion rights as some of us are. Roughly 40 percent of the country wants you to fail miserably. Mischaracterization is the norm. Even among your own party, many don't want you to have any influence either.

I once attended a camp in Pittsburgh called Five Star Basketball, which was held at Robert Morris. The best players in the country were invited, while others could pay to participate. One of the coaches, a black man, spoke to us about how we had to sacrifice things we like to reach great heights.

I would never take a pupil under my wing and then tell them to read one book while avoiding another. I would suggest that they read The Autobiography of Malcolm X as well as To Kill a Mockingbird, and tell them that if they cut out the time spent on video games, they could manage to do both.

Pittsburgh-area schools grapple with book challenges as bans reach unprecedented levels nationwide When Pine-Richland parents packed a school board meeting in the fall of 2023 to argue over whether 14 novels should stay in district libraries, it wasn’t...

Banning books is never a good idea. What we need are more after-school reading groups to engage in controversial topics and writers. How about one where students read Irish literature and history for a season? Could also work for @carnegielibrary.bsky.social
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When Bill Clinton met with the IRA leader in 1998, it threatened America's alliance with England. It was a gambit he made.
England had classified the IRA as a terrorist organization. However, Clinton brought peace with the Good Friday Agreement. That boldness is needed now in the Middle East.

If you're asking whether I think we should use the American military to create a situation where Netanyahu stops, then the answer is yes. That's not an attack on Israel. It's a defense of human rights.

America has to, in some way, become involved in protecting Palestinian lives. I understand the outrage of Oct. 7, but the response to it has been as much a tragedy, if not greater. We should ensure that the blockades of Gaza are broken so aid can get in.
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So about a year and a half ago I filed open records requests with New York City Hall. I asked for a list of offices created under Adams and how much they were paid. Possible patronage story. I also asked for the record layout. They’ve asked for extensions to fulfill my request since then. Fishy.

When I tell you that I drive through neighborhoods where they’ve killed people for $5, I don’t want to hear keep at it or don’t give up. Do something to change it.

One of the things leaders can do is listen or read Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. You can understand what people need in order to self-actualize and reach their potential. If they’re not getting basic needs, like sex, food, shelter or other physiological things, they can’t do it.

Genealogical research is among my favorite things to do, though I don't get to do it often. Through it, I discovered one of my ancestors was the first Irish nobleman to invite St. Patrick onto his land. According to family lore, the Irish converted to Catholicism in part due to his influence.

Another thing is this bullshit line about you learn more on and empty wallet and an empty stomach. If that were the case, poor school district students would score higher on standardized tests and send more students to prestigious universities.

When people start saying, “Don’t give up,” I feel like responding, “yeah, why don’t you start leading?”
It’s like they don’t realize that they’re the ones who determine whether you break through. Or they do know and are acting like they want you to succeed while not lifting a finger to do it.

This autopsy report from Democrats won’t tell us much. From what I gather, there’s a ton of ulterior motives governing its composition. People want to undermine rivals, etc.
It’s not honest self-reflection and frankly, and humorously, hot takes are probably better to base future decisions on.

California Woman Sues Dignity Health for Denial of Emergency Abortion Care A Sacramento woman says two Catholic hospitals refused life-saving care after her membranes ruptured, highlighting the collision of religious directives and patient rights in emergency rooms.

A California woman is suing Dignity Health after two hospitals allegedly denied her an emergency abortion when her membranes ruptured early.
This case shows how religious directives can endanger lives.
🔗 reprorights.substack.com/p/california...

Anti-Abortion Movement Plans Multi-Cycle Strategy as Democratic Debates on Abortion Intensify Anti-abortion groups are plotting a decades-long campaign through courts, legislatures, and federal agencies—while Democratic leaders debate whether abortion should remain a litmus test.

🧭 Anti-abortion groups aren’t waiting for 2028 — they’re building infrastructure now: courts, state laws, agency rule-making. Meanwhile, some Democrats’ “bigger tent” talk risks handing them an opening. Read more: reprorights.substack.com/p/anti-abort...

Texas Abortion Funds Brace for HB 7: Facing Lawsuits and Financial Strain As Texas lawmakers escalate their campaign against abortion access, Kamyon Conner of the Texas Equal Access Fund warns that HB 7 could bankrupt community funds and destabilize staff.

HB 7 weaponizes lawsuits to drain abortion funds in Texas. The goal: make them too broke to operate. Learn how TEA Fund is pushing back, protecting staff, and keeping Texans supported.
Full story: reprorights.substack.com/p/texas-abor...