journalism

<p>Hey, my first byline since disability leave is up at Dark Reading! It&#x27;s about the hiring gap in cybersecurity and where it comes from. Big thanks to <span class="h-card"><a href="https://infosec.exchange/@Xavier" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Xavier</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card"><a href="https://infosec.exchange/@hexamander" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hexamander</span></a></span> for helping me with the research. It ended up being pretty involved, but with help from my boss, it found focus. <a href="/tags/darkreading/" rel="tag">#DarkReading</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/theedge/" rel="tag">#TheEdge</a> <a href="/tags/hiringgap/" rel="tag">#HiringGap</a> <a href="/tags/jobmarket/" rel="tag">#JobMarket</a> <a href="/tags/selfpromotion/" rel="tag">#SelfPromotion</a> <a href="https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/hiring-gap-not-talent-gap" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/hiring-gap-not-talent-gap"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.darkreading.com/cybersecur</span><span class="invisible">ity-operations/hiring-gap-not-talent-gap</span></a></p>

<p>Another Friday, another <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a> thread, with our usual mix of tech, politics, books and culture (if you haven’t heard of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, check out <span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@TheConversationUS" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>TheConversationUS</span></a></span>’s story about her). All the newsrooms featured here are independent and have invested time and energy in establishing a presence in the fediverse. Please follow them, click on the stories, boost them, subscribe, donate and otherwise support if you can. </p><p>⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>For 70 years, the Observer has worked to “hew hard to the truth as we find it and the right as we see it.” </p><p>Now, more than ever, it&#x27;s crucial we keep holding power to account. Will you be a part of our 70th birthday celebration?</p><p>RSVP here: texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/70thdonate/</p><p><a href="/tags/austin/" rel="tag">#Austin</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/nonprofit/" rel="tag">#nonprofit</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> <a href="/tags/fundraiser/" rel="tag">#fundraiser</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a></p>

<p>We&#x27;re looking for a Texas-based reporter to join our joint investigative newsroom with the Texas Tribune. You would be working with both <span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@ProPublica" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ProPublica</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@texastribune" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>texastribune</span></a></span> to investigate abuses of power and trust in the public interest. <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/jobs/4552647006" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/jobs/4552647006"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">job-boards.greenhouse.io/propu</span><span class="invisible">blica/jobs/4552647006</span></a></p>

<p>It’s <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a> once again, where we share stories from independent newsrooms and journalists, plus one or two from our editorial desks. We have two equally good, but very different pieces about the perils of confidence, a fantastic <span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@ProPublica" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ProPublica</span></a></span> interview with Abigail Dillen (president of Earthjustice), about the new hostility towards environmentalists, a sobering story about deaths in custody in Texas, and a guide to boycotts. We’ve also got our own idea about who should buy Fyre Festival, and a helpful reminder about the importance of gratitude. We’re grateful for independent media — check out the thread, comment, like, follow their accounts and subscribe to their publications. ⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/newstodon/" rel="tag">#Newstodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>The May/June 2025 issue of Texas Observer magazine will be out starting May 1, featuring stories from Candice Bernd, Michelle Pitcher, Brant Deboer and more.</p><p>Become a member to support our work, and get the best of our reporting in our magazine. </p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/nonprofit/" rel="tag">#nonprofit</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/bitcoin/" rel="tag">#bitcoin</a> <a href="/tags/crypto/" rel="tag">#crypto</a> <a href="/tags/pollution/" rel="tag">#pollution</a> <a href="/tags/refugees/" rel="tag">#refugees</a> <a href="/tags/criminaljustice/" rel="tag">#CriminalJustice</a> <a href="/tags/deathpenalty/" rel="tag">#DeathPenalty</a></p>

<p>A top official in the Department of Labor this week informed all staff members that they could face criminal charges if they speak to journalists, former employees or others about agency business.</p><p>“This message will serve as your only warning,” the memo stated.</p><p><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/us-department-labor-leak-criminal-charges-threat?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.propublica.org/article/us-department-labor-leak-criminal-charges-threat?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.propublica.org/article/us-</span><span class="invisible">department-labor-leak-criminal-charges-threat?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/labor/" rel="tag">#Labor</a> <a href="/tags/government/" rel="tag">#Government</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/law/" rel="tag">#Law</a> <a href="/tags/legal/" rel="tag">#Legal</a> <a href="/tags/press/" rel="tag">#Press</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a></p>

<p>Remembering Carlton Carl: a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale. <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/carlton-carl-1945-2025/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.texasobserver.org/carlton-carl-1945-2025/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.texasobserver.org/carlton-</span><span class="invisible">carl-1945-2025/</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/memorial/" rel="tag">#memorial</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/rip/" rel="tag">#RIP</a></p>

<p>Just watched @mariaressa.bsky.social’s powerful speech on how decentralization of information is essential to preserving democracy and the rule of law. 💡</p><p>This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of journalism, free speech, and digital rights:<br>🎥 Maria Ressa at WJF2025 <a href="https://youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KE" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/3cqQn4d79KE</a></p><p>What stood out to me: Centralized platforms are inherently at odds with democratic values. While Bluesky is a step up from Twitter, the real heroes are those already in the <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>—you’re building the future we need! 👏</p><p>Maria’s argument that decentralized, open systems are the only way to safeguard truth feels more urgent than ever. If the internet is controlled by a few corporations, how can we trust the information shaping our democracies?</p><p>The <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a>—of which <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> is a part—is fully free and open-source, as beautifully explained by <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@_elena" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>_elena</span></a></span> in this video:<br>🎥 About the Fediverse: <a href="https://youtu.be/YRJHIJy5Nno" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/YRJHIJy5Nno</a></p><p>To those already here: THANK YOU for being part of this movement! 🙌 Now, let’s spread the word—invite others to join the Fediverse. Here are some instances to share:<br>🔗 <a href="https://hear-me.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>hear-me.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mastodon.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mastodon.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mstdn.social/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mstdn.social/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mastodon.cloud/invites</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://mas.to/invites" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mas.to/invites</a><br>🔗 https:// (your feddi home) /invites<br> <br>Remember: Anyone can host their own server—that’s the power of decentralization! It’s resistant to censorship in ways even Bluesky can’t match.</p><p>For a deeper dive into how decentralization fights censorship, read Cory Doctorow’s excellent piece:<br>📖 “Too Many Throats to Choke” <a href="https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too-many-throats-to-choke/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pluralistic.net/2025/09/16/too</span><span class="invisible">-many-throats-to-choke/</span></a> by <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mamot.fr/@pluralistic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>pluralistic</span></a></span></p><p>Maria Ressa’s fight against Duterte’s regime shows change is possible. Her appearance on The Daily Show connects the dots between platform monopolies, misinformation, and democracy’s erosion—and offers hope:<br>🎥 Maria on The Daily Show <a href="https://youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4</a></p><p>To those already in the Fediverse: You’re the backbone of a free and open internet. What’s one step you’re taking to grow this community? (For me, Using Mastodon nearly dally and it’s sharing technical knowledge with those who need it.)</p><p>Let’s keep building a web that’s ours—one that resists tyranny and protects democracy. 💪</p><p><a href="/tags/democracy/" rel="tag">#Democracy</a> <a href="/tags/ruleoflaw/" rel="tag">#RuleOfLaw</a> <a href="/tags/mariaressa/" rel="tag">#MariaRessa</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/decentralization/" rel="tag">#Decentralization</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#Mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/mediafreedom/" rel="tag">#MediaFreedom</a> <a href="/tags/techethics/" rel="tag">#TechEthics</a> <a href="/tags/freepress/" rel="tag">#FreePress</a> <a href="/tags/worldjusticeforum/" rel="tag">#WorldJusticeForum</a> <a href="/tags/decentralizetheweb/" rel="tag">#DecentralizeTheWeb</a></p>

<p>It’s Friday, and that means only one thing: The chance to sleep later than 6.40am for a couple of days unless you’ve got kids, in which case, sooooorrrry. Oh, and also, it’s <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a>, where we share fantastic journalism from indie newsrooms and journalists! We’re kicking off this thread with stories on elections to watch in May in the U.S., Australia and Singapore. We’ve also got stories on the Roganification of the male mystique, library censorship, therapy chatbots, plus an absolute banger from Lyz Lenz, in which she coins the phrase “a conclave of chads,” and we admire and envy her absolute mastery of the English language. Check out the thread, comment, like, follow the accounts we’ve tagged, and subscribe/donate to them. ⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/newstodon/" rel="tag">#Newstodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>JUST IN: ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, which exposes the fatal consequences of abortion bans, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.</p><p>This is the second consecutive year we’ve been awarded this distinction and our eighth Pulitzer: <a href="https://www.propublica.org/series/life-of-the-mother" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.propublica.org/series/life-of-the-mother"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.propublica.org/series/life</span><span class="invisible">-of-the-mother</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/pulitzer/" rel="tag">#Pulitzer</a> <a href="/tags/pulitzerprize/" rel="tag">#PulitzerPrize</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a></p>

<p>The March/April 2025 issue of Texas Observer magazine is coming soon for our members, featuring some of our best reporting, a sneak preview of Lise Olsen&#x27;s new book, Justin Miller&#x27;s vital political analysis, and more.</p><p>Become a member: <a href="https://texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/join/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/join/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">texasobserver.fundjournalism.o</span><span class="invisible">rg/join/</span></a> </p><p>(📸 Cover photo by Shelby Tauber) </p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> <a href="/tags/nonprofit/" rel="tag">#nonprofit</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/criminaljustice/" rel="tag">#CriminalJustice</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/txlege/" rel="tag">#TXlege</a> <a href="/tags/border/" rel="tag">#border</a> <a href="/tags/mentalhealth/" rel="tag">#MentalHealth</a></p>

<p>Alas, we&#x27;ve not had time to pull together our usual <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a> thread this week (sometimes you&#x27;ve just got to prioritize watching a group of seven-year-olds wave paper plates to the &quot;Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy&quot;). Instead, we&#x27;re going to re-share our list of the brilliant indie publishers with an active presence on Mastodon, all of whom would love your support. The spreadsheet below shows all the Flipboard publisher accounts we&#x27;ve federated, many of which are also small independent publishers that would appreciate your cash and/or clicks.</p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://journa.host/@bolts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bolts</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@damemagazine" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>damemagazine</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@gbhnews" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>gbhnews</span></a></span><br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mstdn.science/@KnowableMag" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>KnowableMag</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsie.social/@ProPublica" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ProPublica</span></a></span> <br><a href="https://restof.social/@restofworld" rel="nofollow">@restofworld</a> <br><a href="https://sfba.social/@SFPublicPress" rel="nofollow">@SFPublicPress</a><br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>TexasObserver</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mas.to/@thecontinent" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>thecontinent</span></a></span> <br>@[email protected] <br><a href="https://mastodon.themarkup.org/@themarkup" rel="nofollow">@themarkup</a> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>thetyee</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://journa.host/@thexylom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>thexylom</span></a></span> <br><a href="https://journa.host/@timkmak" rel="nofollow">@timkmak</a> <br><a href="https://mastodon.tucsonsentinel.com/@TucsonSentinel" rel="nofollow">@TucsonSentinel</a> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d</span><span class="invisible">/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/newstodon/" rel="tag">#Newstodon</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/localnews/" rel="tag">#LocalNews</a> <a href="/tags/independentmedia/" rel="tag">#IndependentMedia</a> <a href="/tags/independentnews/" rel="tag">#IndependentNews</a> <a href="/tags/flipboard/" rel="tag">#Flipboard</a></p>

<p>The ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program was established to expand the ranks of editors with investigative experience in newsrooms across the country and help better reflect the nation as a whole.</p><p>Meet our 2025 cohort.<br><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-editor-training-cohort-2025?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.propublica.org/article/propublica-editor-training-cohort-2025?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.propublica.org/article/pro</span><span class="invisible">publica-editor-training-cohort-2025?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/editor/" rel="tag">#Editor</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a></p>

<p>Is it us, or do Friday the Thirteenths seem to come around more often these days? Fittingly, we have some scary stuff this <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a>, including stories about Medicare, media obeying in advance, and AI movies that aren’t technically supposed to be horror — but they gave us a fright. All the newsrooms featured here are independent and have their own active fediverse accounts. Please follow them, click on the stories, boost them, subscribe, donate and otherwise support if you can. </p><p>⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>We&#x27;ve been publishing stories all year related to our 70th anniversary, but today marks the actual date that the Texas Observer published its first issue in 1954, with the top story dedicated to a retail workers&#x27; <a href="/tags/strike/" rel="tag">#strike</a> in Port Arthur: <a href="https://archives.texasobserver.org/issue/1954/12/13#page=1" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="archives.texasobserver.org/issue/1954/12/13#page=1"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">archives.texasobserver.org/iss</span><span class="invisible">ue/1954/12/13#page=1</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> <a href="/tags/nonprofit/" rel="tag">#nonprofit</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a></p>

<p>If, like us, you’re donning your holiday gear (it’s sweatpants!) and bidding farewell to work till 2025, then here’s a collection of stories to entertain you through the fortnight. And if you’re deskbound, well, hopefully this <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a> thread offers some distraction from the humdrum. All the newsrooms featured here are independent and have their own active fediverse accounts. Please follow them, click on the stories, boost them, subscribe, donate and otherwise support if you can. We’ll be around through the festive season but taking a break from Newstodon — and hopefully, the news. Happy holidays, and tidings of comfort and joy.</p><p>⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>The January/February 2025 issue is coming soon for members of the Texas Observer.</p><p>Want to be among the first to read the great reporting in every issue? Join us today: <a href="https://texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/join/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/join/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">texasobserver.fundjournalism.o</span><span class="invisible">rg/join/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/nonprofit/" rel="tag">#nonprofit</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a> <a href="/tags/border/" rel="tag">#border</a></p>

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<p>Good morning/afternoon/evening/night to you, depending on where you are, and when you see this <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a> thread! Here’s our weekly selection of stories from indie media outlets on everything from a holier-than-thou Texas legislator to an incredible scientific treatment that may have cured a little boy of a genetic illness. Plus, housing scams, Grok’s obsession with South Africa, and a word from The Boss. We love independent media, and we hope you’ll share these stories far and wide, comment (we’d love to see your recommendations for the best things you’ve read/watched/heard this week). And if you can afford to, please donate your money to these brilliant sites.⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/newstodon/" rel="tag">#Newstodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>Today, we&#x27;re beginning to federate publisher accounts in Italy, France and Spain, and expanding in Brazil, Germany and the U.K.</p><p>You can now follow even more of your favorite news, lifestyle, tech and sports sources from Flipboard on the open social web. Read more about it here. See the spreadsheet at the second link for the full list of federated profiles.</p><p><a href="https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/flipboard-expands-publisher-federation-with-international-partners/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="about.flipboard.com/fediverse/flipboard-expands-publisher-federation-with-international-partners/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">about.flipboard.com/fediverse/</span><span class="invisible">flipboard-expands-publisher-federation-with-international-partners/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u</span><span class="invisible">/1/d/1iUFTo6rPvhqzCReLaM1c6-xUKRuBVqlZVStZl9Al-EU/edit</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/federation/" rel="tag">#Federation</a> <a href="/tags/flipboard/" rel="tag">#Flipboard</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a> <a href="/tags/opensocial/" rel="tag">#OpenSocial</a> <a href="/tags/opensocialweb/" rel="tag">#OpenSocialWeb</a> <a href="/tags/germany/" rel="tag">#Germany</a> <a href="/tags/deutschland/" rel="tag">#Deutschland</a> <a href="/tags/france/" rel="tag">#France</a> <a href="/tags/spain/" rel="tag">#Spain</a> <a href="/tags/españa/" rel="tag">#España</a> <a href="/tags/italy/" rel="tag">#Italy</a> <a href="/tags/italie/" rel="tag">#Italie</a> <a href="/tags/brazil/" rel="tag">#Brazil</a> <a href="/tags/brasil/" rel="tag">#Brasil</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/publishers/" rel="tag">#Publishers</a></p>

<p>Happy <a href="/tags/newstodonfriday/" rel="tag">#NewstodonFriday</a>! Here, we’re sharing stories that are inspiring, infuriating, upsetting and uplifting, all from newsrooms that are active in the fediverse. Please boost, follow, donate, and join in the conversation in the comments.</p><p>⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to The Texas Newsroom.</p><p>All but about 200 pages are blacked out.<br><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/greg-abbott-releases-elon-musk-emails-redacted?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.propublica.org/article/greg-abbott-releases-elon-musk-emails-redacted?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.propublica.org/article/gre</span><span class="invisible">g-abbott-releases-elon-musk-emails-redacted?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/texas/" rel="tag">#Texas</a> <a href="/tags/elonmusk/" rel="tag">#ElonMusk</a> <a href="/tags/musk/" rel="tag">#Musk</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/email/" rel="tag">#Email</a> <a href="/tags/gregabbott/" rel="tag">#GregAbbott</a></p>

<p>The Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. typically marks the start of summer there, so here’s a collection of light and frothy… just kidding! We’ve got stagflation! We’ve got a barnstormer from <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@Daojoan" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Daojoan</span></a></span> about the global loss of virtue and morality! We’ve got Dr. Phil’s son and his payday loans! In and amongst the hard news, find a little optimism with not one, but two stories on helping birds, a piece from <span class="h-card"><a href="https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>TexasObserver</span></a></span> on how Jess Rizo, whose niece died in the Uvalde shooting, turned pain into a run for public office, and some inspiring stories on activism from <span class="h-card"><a href="https://flipboard.com/@Joysauce" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Joysauce</span></a></span>. Don’t forget to follow independent publishers on the open social web, engage with their stories, and donate money if you can. ⤵️</p><p><a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#Media</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#News</a> <a href="/tags/newstodon/" rel="tag">#Newstodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonmigration/" rel="tag">#MastodonMigration</a> <a href="/tags/followfriday/" rel="tag">#FollowFriday</a></p>

<p>🎉We&#x27;re honored to announce the winner and finalists of the 2025 MOLLY National Journalism Prize. This annual contest celebrates the best in impactful accountability reporting and narrative storytelling.</p><p>🧵(1/5) </p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#journalism</a> <a href="/tags/media/" rel="tag">#media</a> <a href="/tags/events/" rel="tag">#events</a> <a href="/tags/news/" rel="tag">#news</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/uspol/" rel="tag">#USpol</a></p>