Brief 🧵, as someone who has studied mass shootings for 13 years:

-gender does not cause them
-SSRIs, no
-mental illness, no
-internet/gaming, no

Above can be compounding factors—but motive is complex, often very. The most fundamental combo:

suicidality + rage + isolation + easy access to guns

I think it’s important to notice why so many Americans believe the criminal group exists: yes the media but also two political parties that kept talking about this criminal imaginary. Two. That appeal to Liz Cheney moderates shit is damaging.

Bias at NYT: Trans Former Employee Speaks Out — Assigned Billie Sweeney is a trans journalist who was an editor for the New York Times until last year. Here, she recalls her losing battle for the soul of the paper of record.

My new story, going behind the scenes at the NYT is finally live!

Huge thanks to @billiejsweeney.bsky.social as well as @kellymcb.bsky.social, @petrinkae.bsky.social, and @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social for chatting with me on this.

Stay With Us — Assigned Assigned Media wants you to live! And, what keeps us steadfast and ready to meet the moment is the example of other members of our community who refuse to let fear or hopelessness keep them from their...

Or you can just share the link here on Bluesky or wherever you lurk! But I know how down I'm feeling, and I'm just married to a trans person. Care for yourself and your community, but especially for yourself this week and next. Be gentle with yourself. (3/4)

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The New York Times and The Athletic robbed me of my voice and my hope, and helped steal my life: A trans woman's nightmare | CarlyJDubois.com This is the story of my three-year hell as a trans woman working for a NYT-owned company. I might be fired, but I can't stay silent anymore.

The story of my 3-year nightmare as a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company (CW: suicide, suicidal ideation, anti-trans hate):
www.carlyjdubois.com/new-york-tim...

I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012.

Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.

A thread.

Rapid Response: Air Filters for LA Help Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.

🧵Rapid Response: Air Filters for LA

We are providing fans and filters to help LA residents breathe cleaner air during these devastating fires. Follow this thread for updates and how to get involved.

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