Don’t call @davidsirota.com a liberal journalist. Ever. Though the journalist and founder of investigative news outlet @LeverNews.com covers people who would label themselves conservative, Sirota is driven by one of journalism’s overarching ideas: to hold the powerful accountable.

Though traditional journalism continues to face major headwinds, independent journalism is currently growing. Long Lead’s DEPTH PERCEPTION takes you inside independent journalism's top news every week, letting you hear from the journalists breaking stories. Subscribe: depthperception.longlead.com

As Mexico City continues to grow, its drinking water crisis — fueled by overuse of the reservoir that serves the megalopolis, faulty water infrastructure, and tough drought seasons — continues to worsen.

Journalist Joi Lee had been living abroad prior to the Trump administration’s shift to more aggressive immigration enforcement. With the deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis, Lee decided to cover the story from the ground, sharing about the collective trauma the city is facing.

Social media algorithms can lead people down rabbit holes, feeding them narratives that fit what they've consumed in the past — true or not. @noupside.bsky.social saw this first hand when she joined Facebook groups in 2013, which she discusses in Webby-nominated LONG SHADOW: BREAKING THE INTERNET.

The New York Times' Public Editor role was in charge of fielding hundreds of emails per week from readers, elevating complaints and criticisms to the paper itself. Margaret Sullivan (@sulliview.bsky.social), who was the fifth public editor, doesn't buy why the paper ended up killing the role.

For DEPTH PERCEPTION, @ParkerMolloy.com speaks with media critic @sulliview.bsky.social on whether Substack is a real alternative to institutional journalism or just a lifeboat for people who already had careers elsewhere. Read the interview: depthperception.longlead.com/p/margaret-s...

It's clear that the internet is bad. But just how did it get SO bad? LONG SHADOW: BREAKING THE INTERNET explores that question and more, unpacking how a tool that was meant to democratize the world has torn it apart. It's nominated for a Webby Award and YOU can help us win. bit.ly/LSS4Webby

Long Lead's TWINS FEST documentary has been shortlisted by The Telly Judging Council. Help us win a Telly by voting today: bit.ly/TwinsFest4Te...

In the time since Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, countries along the new Iron Curtain — from Norway to Kazakhstan — have begun shoring up their borders as the question of Putin’s next invasion looms. Check out BORDER LINE WAR to learn more. border-line-war.longlead.com

“There’s an idea that should be retired: chimpanzees as a model for who humans used to be. We’ve evolved separately for millions of years. They’re not our ancestors, but a species to understand on their own terms. 🎥 Watch City of Science: Jane Goodall and Her Legacy youtu.be/gdA0HHdTF3s?...

“I’m fed up with listening to right wing clap trap.” ⁦ Jenny trying to establish facts rather than fear and paranoia when discussing immigration.

Box set coming. Q4 2025

You are my compass, my home, my everything 🧭🏡❤️ #love #relationshipgoals #lovequotes #romanticquotes #relationshipquotes

Eric Swalwell Resigning from Congress #news #politics #trump #california #texas #florida #economy

Bees die after they sting you, right? Not so fast! #insects #science #nature #biology #entomology

Did you know that the fall of the Berlin Wall was triggered by a botched government announcement? Learn about what led to the fall of the Wall and the reunification of Germany in a new short video: retroreport.org/video/berlin...

"We are a fascist state and it's being led by the immigration authorities." - @jennbudd.bsky.social worked for Customs and Border patrol for 6 years outside of San Diego. She's now an outspoken immigrant rights advocate. From episode 291 of The Bitchuation Room.

Views of Artemis II reentry & splashdown from inside Orion Moments when Orion plummeted back to🌎 & splashed down in Pacific Ocean,April 10,2026. At 17s, u can see Rise(zero gravity indicator) being pinned down by the ~4 G forces Designed by 8-yr-old Lucas Ye from Cal m.youtube.com/watch?v=37Hx...

❗ Συγκλονίζουν τα λόγια του πατέρα του 21χρονου Νικήτα, η δολοφονία του οποίου συγκλονίζει την Κρήτη και τη χώρα. 🎥 Star #iefimerida #Νικήτας #Κρήτη #δολοφονία

Getting the parry timing down was the best thing today. @aer0blue.bsky.social #2XKO

We’ve arrived at Anfield 🫡 @Expedia

Happy Lunar New Year, Oakland! 🧧 Honored to have served as Grand Marshal of Oakland’s 4th Annual Lunar New Year Parade, celebrating the culture, community, and vibrant heritage of Oakland Chinatown. #YearOfTheFireHorse

This sound is from project Poetica Vaginal. As a 🖕 to pearl clutchers over the nudes on the pioneer plates, Joe Davis collected sounds of vaginal contractions and turned them into…this…and broadcast it into space. Imagine aliens picking this up… 🤣

This whale has built up years of trust with this boat captain to remove lice from it’s head.

The Trump Administration tariffs and $20 Billion they doled out to Argentina from US taxpayers, was not well received in regions like the one I represent in NW Ohio. Imagine how those dollars could be used instead to help farmers meet the increasing costs they're bearing right now.

Michael Feinberg: “We have what I can only call the return of Jim Crow era electoral norms ushered in with the blessing of the Supreme Court of the United States.” @michael-feinberg.bsky.social

One day I'll get all seven in a shot somehow

Currently looking for a shiny luxery vehicle to stop, drop, and roll off of to get extended time off.

The thing speaks #tomodachilife

Ricardo Sales confessa roubos e ladroagem no PL e grande mídia não mostra! #plpartidodosladrões #plpartidolesapátria #extremadireitanuncamais #foraextremadireita

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and if you haven't already, this is the perfect time to check in on your communication health. Watch For: 🚩 Frequently asking others to repeat themselves. 🚩 Difficulty following conversations in noisy environments (like a restaurant). buff.ly/ol7hijK

Descubre lo que los Astros tienen preparado para ti hoy. Horóscopo del 13 de Abril lazoastral.com #horoscopo #astrologia #tarot #signos #zodiaco #amor #aries #tauro #geminis #cancer #leo #virgo #libra #escorpio #sagitario #capricornio #acuario #piscis

India’s Banking Revolution Developed nations take weeks to open a bank account, while India does it in just two hours, showcasing its rapid digital growth and ambition to lead the future.

The fight for democracy starts right here in Boston, and the Dropkick Murphys are playing the soundtrack to this revolution. Great to join you today.

you can’t kill @vipress.bsky.social 💅

Discover top and trending #VeterinaryScience research with articles from Avian Diseases (AAAP), Journal of Wildlife Diseases (Wildlife Disease Association), and The Southwestern Naturalist (Southwestern Association of Naturalists). Free to read through March 31: bio-one.co/4t28qJ6

Trump doesn’t seem to know if we’re winding down or escalating the war in Iran. Several weeks in, he still can’t clearly define the objective and Congress still hasn’t voted. If there’s no coherent strategy and no end game, why are Americans still risking their lives?

AYANEO Pocket Play, a brand new slider-style Android gaming phone that basically brings back the spirit of the Sony Xperia Play #AYANEO​ #PocketPlay​ #AndroidGaming​ #GamingPhone​ #XperiaPlay

Commentary-free match highlights of Dunkzilla vs Jack Perry on Dynamite 🔥 (AEW on IG) #AEW

Yes, A DUMB FUCK !!!!

finally making sense of all the chaos in my head and on my screen #fyp #socialmedia #workflow #creator #productivity

Rosja to stan umysłu...

Adenike can't wait for her daughter to start Year 7 in September! She believes her daughter will flourish and achieve her true potential 🏆 We can't wait to meet our new student cohort and #MakeManchesterMagic together! 💫

¡Ya está disponible el programa que tuvimos en "Tú, Yo y el Indie" con @widijou.bsky.social 🎧📺 ! Hablamos de la estética de su videojuego "Golpes y Porrazos", su gameplay 👊🎮 y mucho más ¡¡Ya lo tenéis!! 🔴 YouTube youtu.be/oodTYftcmZY?... 🟢 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2vMM... #indiegames

It’s time for real safety in our city. City Council just approved Mayor Bass’s proposed budget, raising the budget on LAPD yet again with no accountability.  A bigger LAPD budget has not made our city safer,

This is why we play tower defense. Perfect timing. Hero drop. Total chaos. BOTS 4 DEFENSE is all about those satisfying moments. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2804430/... #gamedev #indie #pixelart #RetroGame #Coop

🚨| Tensión en el estrecho de Ormuz: Irán lanza misiles de advertencia a buques estadounidenses En una escalada de tensiones, Irán ha afirmado que ha disparado misiles y drones contra destructores de la Armada estadounidense, obligándolos a retirarse de la zona. ¡Mira el video para conocer todo!

🌲 How do you stay warm in any room? Sit in the corner, where it’s always 90 degrees. Woof! 🐶 🎥 Live playing VISAGE on Twitch → twitch.tv/upliftedmax Stay Uplifted 🌲 #ENVTuber #Twitch #TwitchGaming

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌹 From your favorite loner.. the black sheep of the family.. who became a single mother out of necessity. 🥲 Manifesting a life where I don’t have to pretend I’m okay or spend every “special” day by ourselves. 🩵 #HappyMothersDay #BlackSheep #Loner #Motherhood #Family

The sea gull doing a dance to capture earthworms.

L'Arsenal es dona un bany de masses per oblidar la derrota a la Champions: més d'un milió de seguidors el PSG celebra el títol amb la seva afició també amb una festa multitudinària https://3cat.cat/esport3/larsenal-es-dona-un-bany-de-masses-per-oblidar-la-derrota-a-la-champions/noticia/3412666/

Trying to convince @acegamersam.bsky.social to play Palia — Day 5 😭🎮 “No hedgehogs??” 💔 Okay BUT there’s a hairy pig, Do you think it worked? I think we have to keep trying🐷✨ Come watch the cozy chaos live 💜 twitch.tv/emeii_ #Palia #CozyGames #TwitchStreamer #GamingClips

It’s June! And we know many of you will be visiting #Minneapolis 💜 There are so many #Prince related sites to visit in the city www.glamslamescape.com/blog/tags/mpls (we’ll be updating these pages soon) #Prince4Ever #PrinceHistory #PrinceLegacy

Happy Rhode Island Independence Day! RIers have always been independent. 250 years ago today, they embraced liberty & renounced allegiance to King George III – the first North American colony to do so.

Today is primary day! I'm proud to stand with a grassroots coalition fighting for the many, not the money. Let's defeat corporate-backed politicians and advance to November. Polls close at 8 PM. Vote Sean Dougherty to protect our democracy! Link in bio to find your box.

Cutting health insurance for 300,000 Americans to fund a 200 billion dollar war in Iran is a moral failure. This budget is a ransom note written in the public’s blood. People over profits. #FundHealthcareNotWar

Data Centers and brown water 🤮

We found the ultimate dog muzzle... and it quacks! 🦆😂 Forget traditional muzzles – this one transforms your dog into a… 🔥 More viral clips & AI art: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuViralEN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coolvidzcool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidzcool/

Savage: Bears star QB Caleb Williams was trolling the Packers by 'grating cheese' at the Madden 27 Cover Shoot. "Grate the cheese." 💀💀💀 Original post