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Three Journeys Through New York’s Asylum Maze It’s almost impossible to win an asylum case without an attorney. Finding one is a tall order.

“Asylum is your story."
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A Secret Survey From Inside a Women’s Prison Tells Stories of Domestic Abuse Untold in Court From inside a women’s prison in Oklahoma, a domestic violence survivor began collecting other prisoners’ stories of abuse. Their accounts helped shape a new Oklahoma law intended to reduce their sente...

For @propublica.org’s weekly newsletter, @pamelacolloff.bsky.social shares stories that one incarcerated woman collected inside prison. The accounts speak to what they see as a link between domestic abuse and their convictions.

Powerful.

www.propublica.org/article/okla...

the world is so fucking small it genuinely pisses me off

I feel like skipping it would make a stronger statement at this point

and about the ethics of Elizabeth Bruenig's measles story in The Atlantic which was harrowing and ultimately...fictionalized.

"I didn't really think there was a non-fiction spectrum, but apparently in some writers minds there is."

It's also not just for local news nerds, but people interested in journalism and writing. In this episode they talk about AI: "I think that AI writes like JK Rowling. Too many adverbs" LOL

Nothing cultivates bipartisan consensus quite like screaming at media workers

and Focus bestie @jute12834.bsky.social!!

The Media Project - Rex, Judy, Barbara (Airs 02/20/26 @ 3 p.m. & 02/22/26 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex…

Local news nerds across New York State should listen to WAMC's The Media Project. Such interesting, curious conversations from longtime local news veterans about the local news landscape.
www.wamc.org/show/the-med...

"Toda declaración de amor es urgente porque vivimos en un narcoestado" translation: Every declaration of love is urgent because we live in a narco-state

No one has said anything more Mexican than this since Porfirio Díaz

BUILDINGS INNOCENT!!! MEN GUILTY

"Is it hypocritical for news publishers to complain about tech companies’ platforms — but still be on them? "

When news leaves a platform, it’s rarely something better that takes its place.

www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/is-i...

I have a friend I see once every few months and it's the best...we never talk about ourselves. only about books and characters and movies and plots.

How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention A 9-year-old shares her story of being held at the nation’s only operating detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.

A 9-year old girl traveled to Florida for a vacation at Disney.

Then, she spent four months imprisoned in Texas.

Gutting story:
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...

after finishing Wuthering Heights I immediately started to read it over again and I haven't felt that in a long time, so thank you for the moment. i'll keep an open mind when seeing the movie this weekend...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

thank you <3

Getting started with our housing panel. Moderator Sam Mellins posed the question: Is a rent freeze a good idae or not? Watch the livestream here: nysfocus.com

The Next New York New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.

Tonight!

What will it take to turn Mayor Mamdani’s campaign promises into policy? Join us for a housing policy discussion at Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

Get your tickets: nysfocus.com/turning-plat...

New York Could Lose Seats in Congress Because It Won’t Build Housing As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics.

NEW: The next US Census likely won’t be good for New York. The state is projected to lose two congressional seats, and with them, two electoral votes for president.

One reason why blue states are losing ground: The red states build far more housing than they do.

A crowd of people on the sidewalk hold signs reading "ProPublica Workers Love a Union Contract" and "Ready to Strike"

A crowd of several doezen people hold signs reading "ProPublica Workers Deserve Fair Pay", "ProPublica Workers Love A Fair Contract", and "We're Not Shutting Up"

1/ Our members are practicing picketing @propublica.org offices in multiple cities right now to demand job security protections and guardrails around AI. We are ready to do what it takes to get a fair contract.

What's Tin Cup Day?

Zohran Mamdani is in Albany today to beg the state for money. Read about that here: nysfocus.com/2026/02/09/m...

Zohran Mamdani’s Tin Cup Day speech hinges on a bold claim about the city’s relationship with the state.

Does his claim that Albany is shafting New York City hold up?

A crowd of people with signs that read "ProPublica Workers: READY TO STRIKE" AND "PROTECT DEMOCRACY: PROTECT PROPUBLICA'S WORKERS"

A woman stands with a raise fist and a sign

A person stands with a megaphone and a sign that reads "ProPublica Workers Deserve Fair Pay"

We’re ready to strike! Our members are walking out of @propublica.org’s offices today to practice picketing and show we are serious about winning a fair contract. Support us by signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

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Journalism job opportunity with Borderless Magazine in Chicago 📍

'Abolish ICE' Submitted 9,200 Times For Chicago Snowplow Naming Contest, Records Show Anti-ICE sentiments made up nearly 80 percent of submissions. Voting for the top six names opens Sunday and runs through Feb. 14.

truly nothing to add here, just an amazing headline
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/28/a...

happening now:

The Next New York New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.

Tonight!

Join us for a transportation policy discussion at Littlefield in Park Slope. Get your ticket! nysfocus.com/turning-plat...

Congrats!!

Migra! by Kelly Hernandez - Paper Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

If you want to learn about the viciously racist history of Border Patrol, I recommend Kelly Lytle Hernandez's "Migra!" It's really fascinating because Hernandez looks at the class and race implications of border patrol and who joined.
www.ucpress.edu/books/migra/...

Tomorrow! How will you get there?

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