Ethan
@harfenist.bsky.social
NY-based editor and sometimes reporter | Pursuing MLIS @ CUNY Queens College
Work in SPLC, LA Times, Newsweek, Bloomberg, CJR, VICE News, Quartz, NowThis, Mongabay, DNAinfo, Phnom Penh Post, BOMB Magazine, The Diplomat, East Side Feed, more.
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Work in SPLC, LA Times, Newsweek, Bloomberg, CJR, VICE News, Quartz, NowThis, Mongabay, DNAinfo, Phnom Penh Post, BOMB Magazine, The Diplomat, East Side Feed, more.
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These photos of the horrific and fatal fire that recently ripped through Hong Kong highlight how invaluable good journalism is, and how soulless and damaging GenAI is.
Chan Long Hei’s photos are professional and informative—and viscerally beautiful. They have a human quality that can’t be coded.
Chan Long Hei’s photos are professional and informative—and viscerally beautiful. They have a human quality that can’t be coded.
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
These photos of the horrific and fatal fire that recently ripped through Hong Kong highlight how invaluable good journalism is, and how soulless and damaging GenAI is.
Chan Long Hei’s photos are professional and informative—and viscerally beautiful. They have a human quality that can’t be coded.
Chan Long Hei’s photos are professional and informative—and viscerally beautiful. They have a human quality that can’t be coded.
As a former print copyeditor, I understand that fitting a good headline in this tight space is a near-impossible task. But this truly might be one of the worst and least-informative headlines I’ve ever seen.
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
As a former print copyeditor, I understand that fitting a good headline in this tight space is a near-impossible task. But this truly might be one of the worst and least-informative headlines I’ve ever seen.
Poster trying to save face with this insane take
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Poster trying to save face with this insane take
*Always do the opposite of what Hegseth says*
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
*Always do the opposite of what Hegseth says*
It’s a damn shame this is so hard to find
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s a damn shame this is so hard to find
Won’t lie, this has always intrigued me (corn for relevancy)
November 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Won’t lie, this has always intrigued me (corn for relevancy)
A few ‘Simpsons’ groceries I wish were real solely out of morbid curiosity
November 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A few ‘Simpsons’ groceries I wish were real solely out of morbid curiosity
Fuuuuuuck yes. I was excited it was initially announced as an anthology, but Zombie Spear is also hella cool since there’s so much magic and anomalous stuff in this world.
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Fuuuuuuck yes. I was excited it was initially announced as an anthology, but Zombie Spear is also hella cool since there’s so much magic and anomalous stuff in this world.
When I can afford it, I’m absolutely going to have a small gold version of this badass modern take on the Star of David featured at the (former) Adath Jeshurun of Jassy Synagogue in the Lower East Side.
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
When I can afford it, I’m absolutely going to have a small gold version of this badass modern take on the Star of David featured at the (former) Adath Jeshurun of Jassy Synagogue in the Lower East Side.
Amazing Freudian slip typo by @politico.com. Hire me as an editor you cowards.
Also: remember when the GOP was mad about Charlie Kirk being killed?
Also: remember when the GOP was mad about Charlie Kirk being killed?
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Amazing Freudian slip typo by @politico.com. Hire me as an editor you cowards.
Also: remember when the GOP was mad about Charlie Kirk being killed?
Also: remember when the GOP was mad about Charlie Kirk being killed?
I feel like we’re 6 weeks away from international oligarchs flocking to exclusive dining clubs that exclusively serve ortolan
![The birds are caught with nets set during their autumn migratory flight to Africa. They are then kept in covered cages or boxes. They are then force-fed grain, usually millet seed, until they double their bulk. They are then suspended upside down over a container of Armagnac, and by dipping, made to drown, and then marinated in the brandy.[14][15]
The birds are then plucked, salted and peppered and cooked in their own fat for seven minutes. Many consumers of this dish then place the bird feet first into their mouth while holding onto the bird's head. They eat the ortolan whole, with or without the head, and some may spit out the larger bones, while others eat the whole bird head, bones and all. The traditional way French gourmands eat ortolans is to cover their heads and face with a large napkin or towel while consuming the bird. The purpose of the towel is debated. Some claim it is to retain the maximum aroma with the flavour as they consume the entire bird at once, while according to The Daily Telegraph, "Tradition dictates that [the towel] is to shield – from God's eyes – the shame of such a decadent and disgraceful act",[14] and others have suggested the towel simply hides the](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:f3oesb652tfqxbidljo5wazn/bafkreihhostrfrwwg343jez7bwuhackiditjhtts7j462e4c3p7vhaue5q@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I feel like we’re 6 weeks away from international oligarchs flocking to exclusive dining clubs that exclusively serve ortolan
Bootleg Loony Toons shirts, much like bootleg Simpsons shirts, are so funny in how absolutely tone deaf they are
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Bootleg Loony Toons shirts, much like bootleg Simpsons shirts, are so funny in how absolutely tone deaf they are
Thank Gd this will be finally be put to rest (….right?)
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thank Gd this will be finally be put to rest (….right?)
Mike Johnson to his Republican (and Dem) cronies every night for the past two months
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mike Johnson to his Republican (and Dem) cronies every night for the past two months
(Not my photo, but I def agree.)
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
(Not my photo, but I def agree.)
Possibly my favorite photo of MF DOOM
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Possibly my favorite photo of MF DOOM
I’m taking it upon myself to finally TRULY learn the final boss in the non-imperial system: Celsius. What the fuck does this mean
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I’m taking it upon myself to finally TRULY learn the final boss in the non-imperial system: Celsius. What the fuck does this mean
A friend of mine sent this to me with the caption “I thought this was Zelenskyy with new drip”
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A friend of mine sent this to me with the caption “I thought this was Zelenskyy with new drip”
There were barely any left at my local 7-Eleven lol. Hate that I’m supporting News Corp. but I mean, come on—it’s just too badass.
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
There were barely any left at my local 7-Eleven lol. Hate that I’m supporting News Corp. but I mean, come on—it’s just too badass.