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A Guide For Tech Journalists: How To Be Bullshit Detectors And Hype Slayers (And Not The Opposite)

2 years 10 months ago
Tech journalism is evolving, including how it reports on and critiques tech companies. At the same time, tech journalists should still serve as bullshit detectors and hype slayers. The following tips are intended to help navigate the terrain. As a general rule, beware of overconfident techies bragging about their innovation capabilities AND overconfident critics accusing that innovation […]
Mike Masnick

Rep. Elik's Bill to Increase Safety of Transportation of Foster Children Signed into Law  

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - A new law aimed at improving the safety of transportation for foster children was signed into law on Friday. The legislation was sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on behalf of a local foster parent following concerns shared with her about the safety of children under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). “I knew something had to be done when a constituent shared with me that foster children were either not being picked up on time or not being picked up at all by transportation providers,” said Rep. Elik. “Children under state care depend on transportation providers that will pick them up on time. There is no excuse for our youth in care to be left without a ride home.” Public Act 102-795 sponsored by Rep. Elik provides that transportation services to children and families must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Drivers must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal

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Two statements

2 years 10 months ago
Consider two ways of saying a similar thing: According to the Census Bureau, people of color make up an increasing share of the US population. This will most likely benefit liberals, who will certainly try to take political advantage of it. Not only are non-white folks having more children than white people, but liberals are ...continue reading "Two statements"
Kevin Drum