Editor @nytimes covering the South. Ex-@nydailynews. Board @sajahq. NYU alum. Sorry, I don't have any sports allegiances.

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Inside a Federal Judge's Chambers: Sex, Lies and Secrets Judge Eleanor Ross is under fire from all three branches of government after revelations that she had an on-the-clock affair, attended a political event and rubber stamped her clerks' drafts. nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/el…
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I’m like the opposite of AI. It took me over half an hour to write a simple email, and I didn’t consume a single drop of water all day.
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It's my first week on the Science desk @nytimes, and we have lots of new jobs posted:
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We love to collaborate with other journalism organizations and support our members! Hear from board member @ByEshaRay, who hosted a panel recently with the Asian American Journalists Association. Want to work with us? Shoot us a DM!
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The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting from @byEduardoMedina @NYTnickc “Too many people in power just want to do whatever it takes to stay in power ... They’ll do whatever it takes to keep it. But I ask to what end?” nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/so…
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There are two types of journalist Those who file in the CMS and those who google doc in case CMS crashes.
Just saw The Devil Wears Prada 2 and I cannot accurately describe the horror of watching Anne Hathaway type her stories DIRECTLY INTO THE CMS.
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SAJA is so stoked to be hosting an incredible panel discussion in Chicago on Thursday, May 14! The Fourth Estate Under Pressure: Journalism at a Crossroads will explore how the Fourth Estate can maintain credibility and hold power accountable in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. Panelists will address the challenges reshaping the news industry and consider their broader implications for the future. REGISTER HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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4/13/26, via @katierogers: "While receiving a McDonald’s food delivery to the Oval Office, the president told reporters that he posted a photo that depicted him as a robed, Jesus-like figure because he thought it had depicted him as a doctor." nytimes.com/live/2026/04/13/…
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An FT correction for the ages...
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On #LocalNewsDay, I want to highlight @westsiderag, which I depend on for all sorts of UWS news. It's shifting to a nonprofit model. Consider donating! We need more outlets like this to keep us informed of what's happening right outside our doorstep. westsiderag.com/2026/04/09/s…
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In 2026 SAJA will offer up to $30,000 in scholarships to be distributed among 6 students. Apply by April 17! saja.org/scholarships
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Savannah Guthrie gives interview to Today show friend/colleague Hoda Kotb: • She believes her mother's abduction was a kidnapping for ransom and that two ransom notes were real • Back doors were propped open, no belongings taken from home nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/sa…
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.@byEduardoMedina spent weeks talking to sources and voters to piece together how this stunning upset happened. It's a fascinating story about the power of local grievances and old feuds. Berger lost in the end by a mere 23 votes. nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/be…
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Read. Past. One. Headline.
Replying to @AlanRMacLeod
This is part of a series on how people live in New York. Among those profiled: an artist on the Upper West Side who makes $36k a year, a florist in Ditmas Park who makes $23k a year and a family of 5 in Morningside Heights who live off $140k a year.
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A Georgia judge set bail at $1 on Monday for Alexia Moore, the woman charged with murder after taking an abortion medication and delivering a premature baby girl, who died. “I think that charge is extremely problematic." .nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/ge…
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