Category Archives: Journalism

My favorite two quotes today, from J. Cobb and NYT Pitchbot

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Naomi

We wanted to understand what’s happening with the Ukrainian counterattack in Kursk. So we talked to two unvaccinated South African venture capitalists at a ketamine bar in Pacific Heights. — The New York Times Pitchbot @DougJBalloon, on X. The past … Continue reading →

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In 1874 Trollope was cynical about public events. Have things changed?

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Naomi

In affairs of public interest we often know, or fancy that we know, down to every exact detail, how a thing has been done,– who have given the bribes and who have taken them, — who has told the lie … Continue reading →

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Are you afraid of immigrants? So am I

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Naomi

Today, the New York Times ran a story about the fierce battle within Rupert Murdoch’s  family. Although it’s centered on a trust Murdoch established, over which a trial is about to start in Reno, Nevada, the deep story is how … Continue reading →

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