Dozens of measures advanced in recent years aim to either restrict which books libraries can offer and threaten librarians for handing out “obscene” or “harmful” titles — or to prohibit such bans or harassment. wapo.st/3PZV9ik

An Ohio judge temporarily blocked a law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, a week before it was set to take effect — the latest juncture in the state’s months-long battle over the issue. wapo.st/3Ukeygj

When IVF families have leftover embryos, they can face a complex, emotional choice about what to do with them. After the Alabama ruling put a spotlight on discarding embryos, I spoke with three women about what the decision meant for them:

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Four months ago, eight employees at a Philz Coffee in Berkeley were sent home for wearing pro-Palestine pins. Now, they’re the first Philz to unionize. The Daily Californian dailycal.org/news/city/loca…

Oral arguments in the People's Park case begin today at 9 a.m., in Los Angeles state Supreme Court. Follow along here for live updates: berkeleyside.org/2024/04/03/uc-…

People are dying in custody at record rates across California. Gov. Newsom pledged to address the issue early in his administration. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.

Story by Nigel Duara and Jeremia Kimelman.
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I feel like everyone that works with Nick goes on to say that Nick is their favorite editor. I’m so happy for Nick, but really, The Post is so lucky to have him!!! And EYE am THRILLED to be in the same newsroom as Nick once again!!!!

A 1986 Louisiana law has led IVF clinics to ship patients’ embryos out of state for years, which some say makes an already taxing medical process more difficult.
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Comrades! The The San Francisco Standard just posted several new job openings for reporters and editors covering the San Francisco tech, food, and social scenes. Check out the listings (and the highly competitive salary ranges) here: jobs.sfstandard.com

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I genuinely mean it: If someone needs help with their journalism cover letter, please DM or email me at [email protected] (Send me your cover letter and the listing for the job you are applying to).

I would love to help -- and repay some of the help I got in my own process.

The most exciting project I’ve ever been part of is out in print! Grab a copy of today’s Washington Post to get a special section containing all four stories of our “Unearthing the Future” series — adventures into Earth’s past that can help us confront future climate change.

Jaimie is amazing, LAT’s loss is another newsroom’s gain, hire her!

My final story for the LATimes is a catfish SCOOP—Grisly details revealed in federal lawsuit about catfishing cop w/ ⁦Summer Lin⁩ latimes.com/california/sto…