Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. Not only a fine, masterful actor -- but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing.
"Political capital is so fleeting and scarce that, to the extent the press has any right now, it should be used first to address the most urgent threats for which the law doesn’t already provide meaningful protection" https://t.co/c6XWEWKjrV
Writers, please read this thoughtful, careful piece by my colleague @EdYong: https://t.co/VcFjCcxhS0
Record-keeping like this is vital to achieving parity. The practice is just as important for editors—more on that in my next few tweets.
My phone died (of course) but last night was so fun. A massive s/o + ty to everyone at the Sterling Heights Operational Facility - everyone was so generous w their time and knowledge.
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Impromptu trip tonight visiting the plant where @freep (and many other papers) gets printed. Easy to forget just how much goes into getting the news out to the public. Feeling humbled and so appreciative 🗞🙌💖
Want to be the next great investigative podcast reporter?
New on the Third Coast Pocket Conference - @madeleinebaran & @sfreemark share the tricks of great investigative reporting - and how to use the power of audio in full: https://t.co/dbWvX20iA3
"Mining disasters get monuments," Ron Carson says, his voice softening. "Black lung deaths get tombstones. And I've seen many a tombstone in [the last] 28 years from black lung. And I'm seeing more now. A lot more now."
https://t.co/H3oSPgLqDK