Backstory: Amanda Gorman had been struggling to write that poem. Then came the assault on the Capitol. That night she stayed up late and finished, certain of what she wanted to say. nytimes.com/2021/01/19/boo…

As we prep for a big ol Central Coast storm, I'd like to call your attention to this story from back in 2017 that still ranks as one of my fav WTF local moments sanluisobispo.com/news/local/art…

Can confirm, the Woodlands is 🚮

CEO of GoFundMe, America's de facto social safety net, tells congress "we can't do your job for you" usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

I don’t think a lot of the country realizes what’s happening in Texas right now. There are millions of people that don’t have electricity. No electricity means no heat. In some cases no electricity means no running water. For DAYS. In freezing temps. texastribune.org/2021/02/16/nat…

A grandmother slept in her car. Parents burned belongings to keep their children warm. One resident watched the battery level of her partner's oxygen machine drain away. Texans have scrambled to stay warm and alive. bit.ly/3b88y2q

Quick🧵on why this is #subscriber content. I hear a lot from people who want to see more good news in their papers; more of what used to make up the fabric of our communities: this person graduated from basic training, this group donated money here, these people did a nice thing.

Also, for those who'll say this story is relevant directly to those who may not be able to afford a subscription, I say: I agree. Here's the info they'd need to know: -#LittleFreePantry is located @ 815 Printz Road, AG. Just stop by & take what you need; it's all free

Last night's shooting & the appalling rise of anti-Asian violence stem frm a sick society where nationalism has again been stoked & normalized. Anti-Black & anti-Asian racism & violence run in tandem in the U.S. Both grps were brought here for labor but never meant to be citizens

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I introduced one of my colleagues to chopped and screwed today so I think that means I keep my Houstonian card for another year

"I’m just glad that those things aren’t being forgotten. History will live on." I am thankful to the former residents of this Indianapolis barrio who spoke to me for this story, which is their story. wrtv.com/news/local-new…

There is a lot of overwhelmingly bad news happening. Some of it might be down the street from you; some is in places you only learned existed this week. Humans were never made to absorb every evil. Not if we want to go on living.

Co-sign. I learned how to drive on Houston freeways, drive through LA semi-regularly now and I am never more scared/sure we will all get in accidents than I am on Dallas roads

That moment when you're at a massive concert and the singer starts talking about your hometown and one of its most beloved desserts ♥ K A C E Y Madonna Inn sanluisobispo.com/news/business/…

Pro tip: make sure your friends have seen Arrested Development *before* you forget leftovers in their fridge 💀

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Storm could bring up to 8 inches of rain to SLO County. Here’s how much to expect and where sanluisobispo.com/news/weather-n…