Prism

10.4K posts

Prism banner
Prism

Prism

@prismreports

An award-winning independent & nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color. Accurate, fearless, ground-up reporting—because justice requires the full story.

in solidarity ✊ Katılım Şubat 2019
1.1K Takip Edilen12.7K Takipçiler
Sabitlenmiş Tweet
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
We’re leaving X. Our decision to stop posting here was precipitated by the growing white supremacist presence & suppression of movement journalism—but here’s how we can transform the way we get news in service of collective liberation & stay connected. prismreports.org/2024/11/18/pri…
English
5
3
37
5.1K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
A state court in Idaho has begun hearing testimony in a pivotal case filed by women denied life-saving abortion care & physicians, @alex__mar reports. Adkins v. State of Idaho challenges the medical exceptions to the state’s restrictive abortion laws. prismreports.org/2024/11/14/tes…
English
1
0
7
1.6K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
“What happened in Nebraska won’t stay in Nebraska,” writes Shelley Mann of @NebraskaAR, detailing the anti-abortion movement’s deceptive tactics to defeat a Nebraska ballot measure securing access to abortion. It will replicate its tactics everywhere. prismreports.org/2024/11/14/wha…
English
0
0
4
1.7K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Activists say Kentucky’s new prison proposal is a step backward for environmental justice, @raylevyuyeda reports. The federal government says environmental justice communities deserve consideration. Does that apply to those incarcerated? prismreports.org/2024/11/14/ken…
English
0
16
15
2.2K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
@job_writers If folks are interested in reading the final piece, we highly recommend checking it out here —  @TheTinaVasquez and @brujacontumbao did an amazing job! ⤵️ x.com/prismreports/s…
Prism@prismreports

What’s the deal with the Latine vote? @brujacontumbao considers in a new op-ed. The diverse Latine experience, shaped by factors like class, immigration status, race, & class, is too often oversimplified—both by outsiders & within our own communities. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/wha…

English
0
0
2
75
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
@job_writers Hi @job_writers! We appreciate the boost, but since this call is over a week old, the resulting piece was already published. Even though this call is closed, if writers would like to pitch other ideas, our guidelines/rates/contacts can be found here: prismreports.org/about/pitch-pr…
English
2
1
6
852
The Writer's Job Newsletter
The Writer's Job Newsletter@job_writers·
WRITERS! FREELANCERS! whoever's still on here.. we've got PITCH CALLS 🚨 info & links in thread 🧵⬇️ PS - our subscribers received 60 freelance & writing opportunities like these in yesterday's issue 👀
English
5
21
154
18.4K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
The Latine experience is not one culture, community, race, tribal affiliation, class, or documentation status, writes @brujacontumbao in an op-ed. What’s the deal with the Latine vote? Mischaracterizing ourselves within the US political & social paradigm. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/wha…
English
0
1
5
943
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Trans community stays resolved to persevere through another Trump presidency, @Sarah_Prager reports. Leaders of the movement are reminding trans people of their long history of resilience & resistance central to their existence thus far. prismreports.org/2024/11/13/tra…
English
0
1
0
613
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
“Everything in prison is done in a timely manner, except when our lives are on the line,” writes Demetrius Buckley in a new #R2W op-ed. Prison is bound to a punitive clock—a clock that was ignored when it could have saved a life. prismreports.org/2024/11/13/pri…
English
0
0
0
465
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Movement media is a vital tool in challenging fascism. Let’s work together to get in gear. @truthout’s @MayaSchenwar & Prism’s Lara Witt offer 5 steps that media makers, readers, viewers & listeners can take to meet this cataclysmic moment with resistance. prismreports.org/2024/11/13/5-w…
English
0
7
6
1.6K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Some criminal justice reform advocates argue that CA voters’ rejection of Prop 6 in tandem with support for Prop 36 is a sign of a turn towards a tough-on-crime mentality, @bytamarsarai reports. The “slavery exception” remains in the state's constitution. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/how…
English
0
1
1
525
Prism retweetledi
Bachata in the mosh pit
Bachata in the mosh pit@brujacontumbao·
Anyways I’m a writer and my latest piece (with great analysis from some rad folks) just came out today! Check it out 🙏🏽
Prism@prismreports

What’s the deal with the Latine vote? @brujacontumbao considers in a new op-ed. The diverse Latine experience, shaped by factors like class, immigration status, race, & class, is too often oversimplified—both by outsiders & within our own communities. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/wha…

English
11
51
3.6K
561.1K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Surge in poll watchers raises concerns of potential voter intimidation, @alex__mar reports. Poll watchers are intended to ensure the integrity of the election process, but overreach could lead to disruption, intimidation, & even voter suppression. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/sur…
English
0
0
0
408
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
What’s the deal with the Latine vote? @brujacontumbao considers in a new op-ed. The diverse Latine experience, shaped by factors like class, immigration status, race, & class, is too often oversimplified—both by outsiders & within our own communities. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/wha…
English
8
47
161
582.3K
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
This election brought a blow to criminal justice reform advocates in CA. Voters’ final decision on Prop 36 & Prop 6 not only approved increased penalties for theft & some drug offenses, but also rejected a ban on forced prison labor, @bytamarsarai reports. prismreports.org/2024/11/12/how…
English
0
0
0
321
Prism
Prism@prismreports·
Black men were scapegoated before the election by the Harris campaign, media, political pundits, & even former President Obama, @RealRannMiller writes in an op-ed. Black men were never Harris’ problem. Votes must be earned by crafting policies. prismreports.org/2024/11/11/har…
English
0
0
2
305