“Some of the city’s most traditionally violent police districts have seen year-to-date homicides drop by nearly 70% compared to three years ago.”

especially this because do NOT BUY YOUR KIDS THE WICKED BOOK BECAUSE ARIANA GRANDE IS ON THE COVER! they don’t need to read the Wicked book until they’re much older!!

(I'm aware I'm dating myself here) I am begging fellow #OneDirection fans to mobilize against #TMZ. The world would be better for it. TMZ reported on the Kobe Bryant pic lawsuit so I assumed they'd do better (as I stupidly believe in things like ethics) but nope. #LiamPayne

For the last six months I've been investigating the #constitutionalsheriffs movement and the threat it poses to next months election. Here's what I found: 1/11 wired.com/story/constitu…

“We don’t have anymore ‘I VOTED’ stickers” ME, AN ADULT:

The condition of Philly public schools cannot be dependent on whether the Eagles quarterback is a good person or not

The state of our news media is such that Ben & Jerry’s is educating the public about the authoritarian implications of HR 9495, while mainstream news outlets have remained largely silent about it.

For five years, I have been covering what is unquestionably the biggest criminal justice scandal in American history. Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life. But it's not over. A thread.

It's almost #GivingTuesday! CIRCLE is largely funded by philanthropic support, and we need you to join our efforts to ensure young people are excited & ready to participate in civic life, both in & out of election season. Make your gift early here: buff.ly/414Bsfy

They are not.

🎉 Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major multi-year gift from @KnightFdn! This $20 million investment will provide career-making opportunities for the next generation of journalists, help transform local newsroom financial sustainability and shape the future of local news.

My brother Jesse is a hero. On December 14, 2012 - 12 years ago today - a shooter entered his Sandy Hook Elementary School classroom. He fired a few shots and the gun jammed. Recognizing an opportunity, Jesse yelled for his classmates to “run!” 9 ran. He saved 9 lives that

GO BIRDS 🦅

The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police in Illinois in July 2024, will receive $10 million as part of a settlement with officials from Sangamon County, the attorney representing the family said reut.rs/4hWwNBy

I mean besides the fact that I wish HBO wasn’t moving forward with this project, and besides the fact that he’s way too traditionally handsome, I think that this is a prime example of how changing the races of certain characters Just Because needlessly complicates the narrative.

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The jury returned a split verdict in the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial for the 2023 shooting of Eddie Irizarry. Dial was found not guilty of third-degree murder, but was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter. bit.ly/3Z00nyV

Audra. Cynthia. Paul Tazewell. 🥰✊🏾💞 #TonyAwards