During the first Trump admin, Nathan Albers' firm got caught hiring undocumented workers & hiding it from the feds. Now, Albers is getting paid to build the largest immigrant detention camp in the US. My latest w/ Jeff Ernsthausen propublica.org/article/nathan…

Re-reading your own work

Massive cuts under President Trump’s signature spending bill could be an “unmitigated disaster” for kids, even though they aren’t the direct targets of the largest slash to Medicaid and food stamps in the nation's history. Essential reading by Maya Lora (she/her): thebaltimorebanner.com/education/earl…

Two years ago, I got a call from Sue. She told me about her years-long struggle to get her son Robert mental health care in Pennsylvania, and how none of it mattered. In the end, all of those attempts failed to find stability for Robert. 🧵

On one of the most unbelievable satellite images I've ever seen, showing hundreds of Palestinians surrounding aid trucks north of Rafah. nytimes.com/2025/07/29/wor…

Hard to find any words to describe the complete deprivation of so many millions of people in Gaza. We live in a world where we can watch the modern-day Holodomor unfold from space, yet one where the entire world just lets it happen.

Epstein was discussed by prominent right-wing podcasters in 3,000 episodes across nearly 125 podcasts this year, a The Wall Street Journal analysis found. Those conversations grew more than eightfold in the last 3 weeks despite Trump’s admonishment that MAGA drop the issue. wsj.com/politics/polic…

This is a good reminder why we left Substack. Reupping: “Our editor spends his work days looking at some of the worst society can offer, all things being equal, we’d rather not continue to publish along some of them.” courtwatch.news/p/were-leaving… Subscribe: CourtWatch.news/subscribe

Protesters can no doubt notch this as another victory for the great Ukrainian tradition of street actions dictating the direction of the country.

ICYMI From last night: Prominent Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen has agreed to enter into bankruptcy. Story 👇🏾

Since January, I’ve travelled across #Sudan and into #Chad, documenting a war that’s displaced 14M people—more than Ukraine & Gaza combined. With U.S. aid slashed, the crisis deepens. Read our The Atlantic cover story with Anne Applebaum theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

We know Maryland's famous steamed crabs often don't come from Maryland. But where do they come from? And how do they get here? Here's a look, for the first time, into the lucrative, closely guarded supply chain propping up Maryland's seafood identity. thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/maryla…

BREAKING: A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order requiring that ICE holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza meet certain minimum conditions. ICE is now required to provide beds, toothbrushes, and calls with attorneys within 24 hours of being detained.

The White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials, internal curatorial processes and exhibition planning to ensure they align with "the president’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan

The Trump family’s crypto venture has generated more wealth since the election—some $4.5 billion—than any other part of the president’s business empire. A major reason for the success is a partnership with an under-the-radar trading platform quietly administered by Binance, whose

Did a podcast on the online pedo hunter piece that Neil Bedi and I did a few months ago

When you forget to label your recording, fret not! Otter.ai (AI Meeting Agent) will do it for you 😅

I had the most amazing time last week on vacation with my friends from college, sailing around the extraordinary Lake Tahoe! But with back to school around the corner, I’m happy to be back to work. What did I miss? Let me know: [email protected]

“Ms. Greco’s lawyer, Steven Brill, said that it is common in Chinese culture to give cash to reporters ‘in a gesture of friendship and gratitude.’” nytimes.com/2025/08/20/nyr…

Mama, I've made it