Dr. Letrell Crittenden, Ph.D. (he/him)

Delighted to share this long time in the making effort in collab w/ @thesmallpicture & @LDeshan which we hope will support engaged research & community-centered journalism projects

I too am making Great Sky-gration. Find me at @letrellcrittenden.bsky.social

Back in the day, my grandfather used to have to pay a tax in order to try to vote. Now, at nearly 95 years old, grandpa STILL lets nothing get in the way of making sure he exercises his right to vote! And neither should we. #ElectionDay

@VWPickard I’m not so certain it is that close. But that would yet be another sign of system failure.

The fact that this race is a toss up is such a damning statement on the health of our core media and political systems and infrastructures. The institutions have failed us.

This list of election coverage resources from @AmPress is meant to provide journalists with tools they can use immediately in their work during the election week and in the weeks ahead. Check it out here: americanpressinstitute.org/journalism-res…

Roughly 3/4 of major American newspapers aren’t endorsing anyone for president this year. Most U.S. newspapers have decided their editorials should express opinions on everything except who should be president. buff.ly/48BNFtR

Journalists, bookmark this Google Doc that addresses common questions and complaints around elections and election news. 👇

🌱 On the eve of #ElectionDay, we're spotlighting a powerful new piece by @TheCHLocal & @thephilacitizen: "Mt. Airy: A Grassroots Lesson for Democracy." Learn how one community’s commitment to inclusivity has become a model for civic action. Read more 👇 resolvephilly.org/pjc/mt-airy-a-…

Another byproduct of local news crisis: less localization of national stories. Recent e.g. RFK jr says he'll oversee USDA to get US "off of" "seed oil." Previously, Iowa media wouldve swarmed the local angle (Iowa is #2 producer of soybeans). Dont see much cnn.com/2024/10/29/pol…

Professional news — Super excited to announce I am starting my first day as the Associate Audience Editor focusing on the NBA/NFL at @TheAthletic. It's been a lifelong dream to work in sports, and I'm stoked to get my start here. You can reach me at tthomas@theathletic.com.

Philadelphia homicide rate drops to lowest point in over a decade 6abc.com/post/philadelp…

The @nytimes covered Trump’s "gig" at McDonald's in at least seven articles but missed this photo by Bucks County Herald freelance photographer Sara Pinkus. Pinkus, a retired bank manager who describes herself as a “photo enthusiast,” made the most telling image of the day.

Hello All! @PSUBellisario is looking to expand our Family with the hiring of a Film Production faculty position. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the job posting at the following link - higheredjobs.com/faculty/detail….

I don’t want to see another report speaking to voters at a barbershop. Black men go other places too ya know

BREAKING NEWS: Polls showing .00006% shift in key swing district. I’m available for comment.

A Westmoreland County, PA town's children's Halloween parade had Trump supporters on a float depicting Kamala Harris handcuffed and tied to the back of the cart by a chain or rope. Via @ByRenatta triblive.com/local/westmore…

The deadline to apply to @PublicSourcePA journalism and photojournalism spring internships is upon us! Check out these opportunities to be a part of independent news in Pittsburgh and apply by Nov. 1! publicsource.org/jobs/

.@baltbeat is looking to talk to artists who were logged on for BOPA’s virtual townhall yesterday for a story we’re working on. Please DM or email: lisa at baltimorebeat.com

An Amazon warehouse worker's 'thank you' bag for working Prime Big Deal Days earlier this month