David Carson
@pdpj.bsky.social
@jskstanford.bsky.social Fellow, interested in impacts of A.I. on photojournalism & what can be done to build public trust in news photos. Staff photojournalist @stltoday.bsky.social
Boston sports fan
Pulitzer Prize winner http://davidcarsonphotos.com
Boston sports fan
Pulitzer Prize winner http://davidcarsonphotos.com
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The green shoots are sometimes hard to see. But they are there.
With resolve and YouTube: How St. Louis is rebuilding 6 months after the tornado
The green shoots are sometimes hard to see. But they are there.
www.stltoday.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The green shoots are sometimes hard to see. But they are there.
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Free article: Organizations are organizing food drives, donating proceeds from sales and offering volunteers to prepare for the loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beginning Saturday.
Food drives launch across St. Louis area as region braces for halt in SNAP
Free article: Organizations are organizing food drives, donating proceeds from sales and offering volunteers to prepare for the loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beginning Saturday.
www.stltoday.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Free article: Organizations are organizing food drives, donating proceeds from sales and offering volunteers to prepare for the loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beginning Saturday.
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This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
October 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
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I just canceled my Disney+ and Hulu subscription, and cited ABC's decision to censor @jimmykimmel.com as the reason. Will resubscribe when ABC's parent company shows that they are willing to resist Trump's fascist regime
#CancelDisney #CancelHulu
#CancelDisney #CancelHulu
September 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I just canceled my Disney+ and Hulu subscription, and cited ABC's decision to censor @jimmykimmel.com as the reason. Will resubscribe when ABC's parent company shows that they are willing to resist Trump's fascist regime
#CancelDisney #CancelHulu
#CancelDisney #CancelHulu
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The US Justice Department appears to have removed from its website a study into political violence in America by the National Institute of Justice, the Justice Department’s research agency, which concluded that far-right extremism outpaced “all other types of domestic violent extremism”.
September 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The US Justice Department appears to have removed from its website a study into political violence in America by the National Institute of Justice, the Justice Department’s research agency, which concluded that far-right extremism outpaced “all other types of domestic violent extremism”.
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This company stole my work and I’ve submitted my name to the class action lawsuit. Details on how to do that are in this thread:
There are tons of graphic novels, academic papers, film and TV scripts, & prose novels/nonfiction on the LibGen list Anthropic used.
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This company stole my work and I’ve submitted my name to the class action lawsuit. Details on how to do that are in this thread:
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Hello. I wrote a nice long essay about AI and this very strange moment where we're constantly told we're living in the dawn of a strange new future but the only thing that's actually clear is that everyone feels pretty unmoored and uncertain. I hope you'll read it
AI Is a Mass-Delusion Event
Three years in, one of AI’s enduring impacts is to make people feel like they’re losing it.
www.theatlantic.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hello. I wrote a nice long essay about AI and this very strange moment where we're constantly told we're living in the dawn of a strange new future but the only thing that's actually clear is that everyone feels pretty unmoored and uncertain. I hope you'll read it
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CPJ is actively investigating new online Israeli smear campaigns targeting a dozen Palestinian journalists — the same precursor to Israel's murder of Anas al-Sharif and five other journalists on August 10. The international community must act.🚨
cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
August 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
CPJ is actively investigating new online Israeli smear campaigns targeting a dozen Palestinian journalists — the same precursor to Israel's murder of Anas al-Sharif and five other journalists on August 10. The international community must act.🚨
cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
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THE GUARDIAN: How German media outlets helped pave the way for Israel’s murder of journalists in Gaza www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @theguardian.com @hahauenstein.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism
How German media outlets helped pave the way for Israel’s murder of journalists in Gaza | Hanno Hauenstein
In the run-up to this week’s deadly attacks, stories linking Palestinian reporters to Hamas gained currency, says Berlin-based journalist Hanno Hauenstein
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
THE GUARDIAN: How German media outlets helped pave the way for Israel’s murder of journalists in Gaza www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @theguardian.com @hahauenstein.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism
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Have you been following the saga of the lonely hedge fund who keeps offering more money for the newspaper he wants — really wants — and it doesn't work? www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/alde... By @joshuabenton.com
Alden Global Capital is still trying to get its hands on The Dallas Morning News
The hedge fund known for gutting newsrooms has bumped up its offer to buy the paper — but Texas law may be what stands in the way of an acquisition.
www.niemanlab.org
August 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Have you been following the saga of the lonely hedge fund who keeps offering more money for the newspaper he wants — really wants — and it doesn't work? www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/alde... By @joshuabenton.com
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On Friday, August 8, LAPD arrested several photojournalists. Be careful when covering protests. Tap the link below from the National Press Photographers Foundation to understand your rights when you're out on the street covering the day's events in your community.
Journalists, Know Your Rights at Police Scenes, Protests - National Press Foundation
The First Amendment protects free speech, but there are limitations. Here’s what you need to know from lawyer and photojournalist Mickey Osterreicher.
nationalpress.org
August 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On Friday, August 8, LAPD arrested several photojournalists. Be careful when covering protests. Tap the link below from the National Press Photographers Foundation to understand your rights when you're out on the street covering the day's events in your community.
Ferguson holds a prayer, reflection, and healing ceremony dedicated to injured officer Travis “T.J.” Brown, a year after he was hurt trying to arrest a protester. www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
August 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Ferguson holds a prayer, reflection, and healing ceremony dedicated to injured officer Travis “T.J.” Brown, a year after he was hurt trying to arrest a protester. www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
11th anniversary of Michael Brown shooting & start of #Ferguson protests. Compared to past years, the crowd was small, still some strong anti-police vibes, but a Canfield resident thanked a cop she liked with a snow cone she was making & selling to people www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
August 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
11th anniversary of Michael Brown shooting & start of #Ferguson protests. Compared to past years, the crowd was small, still some strong anti-police vibes, but a Canfield resident thanked a cop she liked with a snow cone she was making & selling to people www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
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UnitedHealthcare is raising premiums for policyholders in New York and Washington after spending $9B on stock buybacks last year.
Healthcare companies are robbing you blind to enrich their executives and shareholders.
This is why we need Medicare for All.
Healthcare companies are robbing you blind to enrich their executives and shareholders.
This is why we need Medicare for All.
Health Insurers Are Hiking Premiums as Their Profits Balloon
The US’s six largest health insurers reported massive profits last year, doling out billions on stock buybacks and divid
jacobin.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
UnitedHealthcare is raising premiums for policyholders in New York and Washington after spending $9B on stock buybacks last year.
Healthcare companies are robbing you blind to enrich their executives and shareholders.
This is why we need Medicare for All.
Healthcare companies are robbing you blind to enrich their executives and shareholders.
This is why we need Medicare for All.
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The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago, according to U.S. government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8% to $11.49 per pound. https://tinyurl.com/muauynzs
July 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago, according to U.S. government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8% to $11.49 per pound. https://tinyurl.com/muauynzs
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Experts from India, Belarus, Nigeria, Mali, Paraguay and the Philippines explain how they are building tools to bridge gaps between newsrooms and audiences to keep their countries’ languages alive in the age of AI news.
Read more from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social ⤵️
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These pioneers are working to keep their countries’ languages alive in the age of AI news
Experts from India, Belarus, Nigeria, Mali, Paraguay and the Philippines explain how they are building tools to bridge these language gaps.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
July 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Experts from India, Belarus, Nigeria, Mali, Paraguay and the Philippines explain how they are building tools to bridge gaps between newsrooms and audiences to keep their countries’ languages alive in the age of AI news.
Read more from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social ⤵️
Read more from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social ⤵️
Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Missouri, Richard Callahan, "masked or hooded law enforcement officers is not what our country is about." www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
Letter: Law enforcement officials aren't masked. Why are ICE agents?
Letter: No matter what one thinks of the immigration issue, masked or hooded law enforcement officers is not what our country is about.
www.stltoday.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Missouri, Richard Callahan, "masked or hooded law enforcement officers is not what our country is about." www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
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LOOKING FOR VIDEO/PHOTO EVIDENCE:
- No Kings protest in Downtown LA/City Hall
- June 14 from 5:43pm-5:49pm (probably on earlier side)
- Spring St near Temple St
There's a line of police at intersection who shoot LLMs, lots of press around. DM me or email pressrights [at] lapressclub [dot] org.
- No Kings protest in Downtown LA/City Hall
- June 14 from 5:43pm-5:49pm (probably on earlier side)
- Spring St near Temple St
There's a line of police at intersection who shoot LLMs, lots of press around. DM me or email pressrights [at] lapressclub [dot] org.
July 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
LOOKING FOR VIDEO/PHOTO EVIDENCE:
- No Kings protest in Downtown LA/City Hall
- June 14 from 5:43pm-5:49pm (probably on earlier side)
- Spring St near Temple St
There's a line of police at intersection who shoot LLMs, lots of press around. DM me or email pressrights [at] lapressclub [dot] org.
- No Kings protest in Downtown LA/City Hall
- June 14 from 5:43pm-5:49pm (probably on earlier side)
- Spring St near Temple St
There's a line of police at intersection who shoot LLMs, lots of press around. DM me or email pressrights [at] lapressclub [dot] org.
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Federal workers: If you have information to share with us, we want to hear from you.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect tips using encrypted forms and apps, meaning your messages can’t be read by anyone other than you and ProPublica.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect tips using encrypted forms and apps, meaning your messages can’t be read by anyone other than you and ProPublica.
Do You Work For the Federal Government? ProPublica Wants To Hear From You.
We’re doubling down on our coverage of government agencies and federal policy. With your help, we can dig deeper.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Federal workers: If you have information to share with us, we want to hear from you.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect tips using encrypted forms and apps, meaning your messages can’t be read by anyone other than you and ProPublica.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect tips using encrypted forms and apps, meaning your messages can’t be read by anyone other than you and ProPublica.
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The death toll in Texas rose to 79 on Sunday afternoon and forecasters warned that downpours would continue in areas already reeling from the deadly floods. Dozens of people remained unaccounted for, including 10 girls from a summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4knBZ1S
July 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The death toll in Texas rose to 79 on Sunday afternoon and forecasters warned that downpours would continue in areas already reeling from the deadly floods. Dozens of people remained unaccounted for, including 10 girls from a summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4knBZ1S
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Happy Fourth of July.
July 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Fourth of July.
Fireworks light up the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch on Thursday, July 3, 2025. #STL More pix here www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
July 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Fireworks light up the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch on Thursday, July 3, 2025. #STL More pix here www.stltoday.com/news/multime...
Federal budget megabill would shift billions in cost to Missouri taxpayers www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Federal budget megabill would shift billions in cost to Missouri taxpayers
Already facing a difficult financial future, the state would have to choose whether to continue services or reduce spending for Medicaid, food aid and other programs.
www.stltoday.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Federal budget megabill would shift billions in cost to Missouri taxpayers www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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Timothy Snyder with some compressed truth about truth. www.facebook.com/thedailyshow... via @mariopro.bsky.social
When Step 1 becomes a commonplace, journalism and its practices are in peril. We crossed into that world well before the 2024 election, but it was hard to get journalists to see it.
When Step 1 becomes a commonplace, journalism and its practices are in peril. We crossed into that world well before the 2024 election, but it was hard to get journalists to see it.
June 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Timothy Snyder with some compressed truth about truth. www.facebook.com/thedailyshow... via @mariopro.bsky.social
When Step 1 becomes a commonplace, journalism and its practices are in peril. We crossed into that world well before the 2024 election, but it was hard to get journalists to see it.
When Step 1 becomes a commonplace, journalism and its practices are in peril. We crossed into that world well before the 2024 election, but it was hard to get journalists to see it.