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drew xolaya costley (they/she)
@drewcostley.bsky.social
black, trans, disabled. asst. managing editor for @veritenews.org.

journalist covering the lgbtqia+ community, environmental, health, science.

signal is drewcostley.12

AP, OneZero/Future Human, SFGate, East Bay Express, UCBSOJ, UDC and Howard alum.
ALERT: @veritenews.org has started a tip line for people to report ICE/CBP sightings in the greater New Orleans area ahead of the upcoming deployment of Border Patrol agents to the region. If you see an enforcement action, raid, illegal detainment, etc., please let us know!
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
basketball broadcasts should show the score on the final graphic before commercials
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
i love my mama
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Michael Jordan: I believe that players should play all 82...
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
many people's reactions to fascists losing
September 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
great gardening news: after dutiful watering and fighting off pests, I thought my first container garden was fated not to grow anything. i'd given up for the season.

no water but rainwater for months.

but then I saw some okra sprouting this morning!
September 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
again
August 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Lando is the best, man.
August 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
July 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I'm not aware of any way to block my homepage on Spotify from showing me bullshit like Tucker Carlson talking a bunch of dumb shit with three people who are corny enough to talk to him. this is stupid as hell.
June 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
a little early @yahoosports.bsky.social, don't ya think?
June 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
the battle of the Ethiopian uncles
April 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
did anyone get served this over the past couple of days???

kingpin woulda been a gnarly bridezilla.
April 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Introduce yourself as a Black TV Character. #BlackSkyOver30 #BlackSky #BlackSkyOver40
February 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This @espn.com story is a failure in going along with the Trump administration's bullshit, cynical and transphobic definition of civil rights in its lede.
February 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
when @bannedmacmahon.bsky.social was talking about the midrange #nba
January 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
in case anyone needs it, here's my daughter lulu assisting me with putting the final touches on a BRAND NEW PROJECT that Verite News is launching tomorrow #catsky
January 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
BREAKING: After 3 or 4 years ("i don't really keep track," my mom), my mom's cat pepper finally vibes with me! this photo is from a cuddle session we just had. major development.
December 24, 2024 at 4:21 AM
this is getting into minor league basketball territory
December 24, 2024 at 4:19 AM
this person loves scrim
December 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
earlier tonight, ribs v. humans (!!!) was a closer game than the grizz v. dubs. ribs were flagrant with their defense though. #timeouttomfoolery #halftimehijinks #nba
December 20, 2024 at 3:18 AM
1. N.E.R.D. - "in search of..."
2. daft punk - "discovery"
3. outkast - "speakerboxx/the love below"
4. kanye west - "college dropout"

honorable mentions:
the strokes - "is this it?"
RJD2 - "since we last spoke"
alicia keys - "the diary of alicia keys"
linkin park - "meteora"
outkast - "stankonia"
December 8, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Ball Arena staff thought it wouldn't be try hard to try to capture the spirit of Deadpool and wolverine between quarters during Knicks and nuggz #timeouttomfoolery
November 26, 2024 at 2:39 AM
crudely denounce is so fucking milquetoast in this @asssociatedpress.bsky.social headline. and crude and extreme should have been replaced or at least joined by racist and sexist rhetoric in the lede.
October 27, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Oh there's a thing called #MushroomMondays here? Can someone tell me what this one is???
September 24, 2024 at 2:07 AM