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Christina Bellantoni

23 days

I couldn’t stop thinking about @CivilWarMovie , so I wrote about it from the perspective of teaching young journalists for @LAmag .

Opinion: 'Civil War' Shook Me

Former Washington journalist and USC professor shares emotional reaction to new movie

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23 days

A classic California scene.

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8 years

The images in this Clinton email are labeled "secret win."

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5 years

BREAKING: After @sasha_urban reported on long list of allegations against USC doctor, a man came forward to say he’d also experienced an invasive rectal exam from Kelly - 20+ years ago at UCLA

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NEW: A former UCLA student says Dennis Kelly gave him two invasive and inappropriate rectal exams in the 1990s. 48 patients at USC have made similar allegations towards him.

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Report from a source at a precinct in Oskaloosa: Sanders and Warren tied, Yang in third. Biden not viable.

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It's official, no Republicans with a chance in hell are running against Feinstein, meaning it will be another Dem vs. Dem Senate race this fall.

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#winning

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It’s so cold!!! But at least the weather has Jenny’s number.

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Students for @AndrewYang on campus today.

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6 years

From the ya-can't-make-it-up files, Newsom takes the stage to Tupac's California Love

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5 years

And that's a full wave, folks. -->

L.A. Times Politics

@latimespolitics

5 years

TJ Cox defeated three-term Republican Rep. David Valadao on Wednesday, giving Democrats a gain of seven House seats in California and 40 nationwide — the party’s strongest midterm showing since the Watergate era in the mid-1970s.

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6 years

This August, I’ll be moving to a different sort of newsroom. So excited to join @USCAnnenberg . Wishing @latimes bright and brilliant success with what's ahead.

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9 years

"Have you ever been to the Eastern Shore" - said no one in a debate ever until tonight.

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2 years

I’m aching for the loss of @hfuhrmann , a mentor in not one but two jobs. In tribute I share this TikTok he helped the @AnnenbergMedia newsroom with, on something he helped the next generation understand: the importance of precise language regarding race.

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8 years

Fact check on Carson: If you are running for president, you are a politician.

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4 years

More of this please. And more coverage of this, too. It is happening in other places, too, thankfully.

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4 years

Genesee County Sheriff (Flint, Michigan) Chris Swanson put down his helmet and baton and asked protesters how he could help. The protesters chanted "walk with us" so the Sheriff joined — and walked alongside the protesters in solidarity. Leadership.🌎❤️

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2 years

This footage was extraordinary. You so rarely get to see lawmakers interacting with just each other behind closed doors.

Talking Points Memo

@TPM

2 years

Watch The Footage Of Nancy Pelosi On January 6

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8 years

For first time, no Republican will appear on general election ballot for Senate in California:

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5 years

This is a huge deal and second major story happening as our student journalists are on Spring Break. They scrambled from locations near and far and will continue reporting. 👏🏼

USC Annenberg Media

@AnnenbergMedia

5 years

ICYMI: @USC is one of the schools connected to an alleged admissions scheme to get students into top universities. Fifty people, including parents and university employees, have been charged, and USC has fired two people in its athletic department as a result of the charges.

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4 years

Attn @PeteButtigieg organizers in Iowa ... we’ve got 8 student journalists on the ground who want to see people knocking on doors and we’re trying to find you! Attn Twitter, please RT!

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7 years

While you slept, *California declared this a "sanctuary state" * Moved 2020 primary to be fifth on the calendar

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6 years

Bad news for two CA Republicans

LA Times CA Politics

@LATpoliticsCA

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Majority of likely voters 'disinclined' to reelect GOP's Rohrabacher and Knight, according to new poll

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This is the second story by a student journalist at USC through the Beacon Project, formed by @USCAnnenberg to closely examine USC.

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8 years

Graham: "My party has gone bat-shit crazy." #wpcfdinner

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4 years

Mom: Single mom small business owner who recreated herself many times to support our little family of two and taught me the value of hard work Dad: Drug addict who most of his life couldn’t hold down a job My job: Journalism professor at USC

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I’d love to hear about you. What jobs did ur parents work to get you where you are today? Here’s mine: Mom: Factory worker Dry cleaner worker Nanny Housekeeper Dad: Machine operator Truck Driver My job: Narrative Journalist @latimes *Quote this tweet with ur response🎉

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3 years

This is what keeps me up at night.

Amani Jambhekar MD, MBA, FACS

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3 years

A colleague has a 4 y/o who is intubated due to COVID and asked us, a group of physician friends, how to tell the 6 y/o their sibling may not come home. This is what happens when you leave masks up to parent choice - this child wore TWO masks, other kids didn’t.

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Highlight of the night was introducing @RonanFarrow to some incredible @usc students, one alum and some #ascj superstars.

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3 years

Bernie mittens meme has already made it to 3D cutout porch status in Burbank, California.

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1 year

Now we’re talking.

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. @PeteButtigieg to @usc student who got here predawn to participate in #ClimateForum2020 : “Thank you for your passion on this.”

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Keith Self told my students in February he would not back McCarthy, and was a Jim Jordan guy. Couldn’t have provided a better lesson for them, making headlines now for flipping.

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8 years

Breaking: Lawmakers have struck a deal on raising California's minimum wage to $15 @johnmyers @dillonliam scoop:

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5 years

. @AndrewYang says the entire White House auto fleet would be electric if he’s elected. Great question from @GUPolitics during #ClimateForum2020 that got a lot of attention here on @usc campus.

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5 years

“Pay for your news” cap worn by #ascj Journalism grad @katecwiles is definitely my favorite. The next generation has it right.

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3 months

@mattdpearce @latguild This is completely unacceptable in the second largest city in America.

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3 years

My daughter is almost 10 months and starting to wean. But my breast milk protects her from COVID because I'm vaccinated. Here's a thread about my journey.

Breast milk from vaccinated parents protects babies. But how much?

A nursing mom's journey to figure out how much vaccinated breast milk is enough to shield her baby from COVID-19.

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4 years

There’s a LOT to be anxious about. But the future of journalism is so bright. Here is a ~thread~ about the resilience of the @USCAnnenberg student journalists we work with at @AnnenbergMedia .

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When I left the @latimes newsroom in July 2018 and joined @USCAnnenberg to teach journalism, I nabbed this sign, and it was the first thing I hung on my wall when I arrived. Here's a ~thread~ explaining why I support @latguild .

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8 years

So proud to be part of this team.

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The moment you hear you've won a Pulitzer. Congrats to the @LATimes newsroom.

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8 years

Big news from Sacramento as Gov. Jerry Brown pardons actor Robert Downey Jr. for past drug offenses.

Robert Downey Jr. gets holiday pardon from Gov. Jerry Brown for 1990s drug offenses

Actor Robert Downey Jr., who spent time behind bars in the late 1990s on drug convictions, received a Christmas Eve pardon from Gov.

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7 years

Breaking in California: Senate leader Kevin de León is telling people he's challenging Dianne Feinstein.

California Senate leader Kevin de León announces he will challenge Sen. Dianne Feinstein

California Senate leader Kevin de León on Sunday launched a bid to challenge fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein for her U.S.

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7 years

Super excited to welcome @jackiekcalmes as the @latimes White House editor. A fantastic addition to the team!

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4 years

Today in great news, six completely awesome @USCAnnenberg students are heading to the @latimes to help with a project memorializing the lives lost to coronavirus. #follow these stars @Chacebeech @meg_botel @Tomas_Mier @tiffvevo @whereishayley @isaiahmurtaugh

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I’m: • a woman who worked in DC • the daughter of a single mom • the mom of a daughter I want to experience a fair society • a teacher in a majority-female journalism school shaping the future Just some of the reasons I’ve been a supporter of @19thnews from the get-go. ~🧵~

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2 years

Um …

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8 years

Proposition 64 to legalize pot in California has Nancy Pelosi's vote.

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7 years

Tonight's @vicenews on Charlottesville was horrifying, heartbreaking and important.

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4 years

Warren, not being covered live by networks, tells her crowd: “You don’t get what you don’t fight for — I am in this fight!”

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7 years

Should be an interesting show. Tune in!

Real Time with Bill Maher

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UPDATE: @BillMaher will be LIVE FRIDAY with @ColJackJacobs @robreiner @cbellantoni @realJeffreyLord + @gcaw on @HBO !

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4 years

As Trump talks, his Pennsylvania margin on right of Fox screen shrinks.

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7 years

They have eyes on Walters, Rohrabacher, Issa and Royce.

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7 years

Jolted by Trump, Orange County Democrats see a shot at victory on GOP turf

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5 years

PSA: California’s presidential primary is in 200 days.

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4 years

That’s the first time I’ve ever said those words publicly about my dad, and I thought about deleting them multiple times before I hit “tweet.” I put it out there because I am proud of who I am and my mom supported us and always did the jobs of two parents.

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7 years

Here we go!

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2 years

With our students preparing to graduate Friday there’s a lot of talk about pay right out of school. Recently found my first W2 out of college (2001) — a journalism job based in San Jose. This was solid pay at the time. Some of our students are being offered less now!

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2 months

Biden's prepared remarks, 2023: 7,256 words Biden's prepared remarks, tonight: 6,458 words Exclamation points in 2023 prepared remarks: 0 Exclamation points in tonight's prepared remarks: 80

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4 years

Great ⁦ @skbaer ⁩ piece captures the science, the health, the politics and the depression of it all here on the Best Coast.

California's COVID-19 Dream Has Devolved Into A Nightmare. Now What?

“We all pretty much knew better, but we rolled the dice.”

www.buzzfeednews.com

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1 year

Preview for my next political reporting class in my comments awarding @NC5PhilWilliams the @TonerProgram Prize - I will indeed be using his reports to teach what’s possible.

NC5's Phil Williams wins Toner Prize for 'Revealed,' becomes first TV journalist to win coveted...

NewsChannel 5 chief investigative reporter Phil Williams received one of political journalism's highest honors, the Toner Prize in Political Reporting, for his ongoing "Revealed" investigation.

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5 years

. @MayaRudolph just kissed me in front of the whole crowd for finding the matzo at the Princess concert and I may never wash my face again.

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6 years

Since I’m in between jobs, does this mean cussing is okay?

Real Time with Bill Maher

@RealTimers

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FRIDAY: @BillMaher will be LIVE with @Lawrence @sethmoulton @RealDLHughley @cbellantoni + @sapinker on #RealTime @HBO ! 5 for 5!

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"I have no intention of yielding back, Mr. Speaker," Pelosi says, going on 5+ hours.

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7 years

Three of the 20 states with AGs joining the call voted for Trump.

LA Times CA Politics

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California's attorney general and 19 counterparts call for independent special counsel in Russia probe

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8 years

This video of Boehner mowing his lawn is everything.

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4 years

Polk County chairman Sean Bagniewski says in introducing @CoryBooker , “He is one of the brightest lights in our Democratic Party right now.” (Yes that’s Booker peeking through the window)

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6 years

I am saying farewell to this place, just shy of my three-year anniversary. I don’t officially leave the @latimes until Aug. 3, but I won’t be moving to El Segundo.

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“Issenberg leaves us with a valuable lesson: We must pick our battles wisely, for they dictate not just our rights, but also the limits of our political imagination.” NYT reviews @sissenberg ’s @Engagement_Book , calling it “a lively, encyclopedic survey.”

How the Religious Right Made Same-Sex Marriage a Gay Rights Crusade (Published 2021)

A detailed history of the fight for same-sex marriage, Sasha Issenberg’s “The Engagement” casts fresh light on the role of conservative churches in compelling gay rights activists to embrace the...

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4 years

All politics is local ... amid busy impeachment schedule @RepAdamSchiff shows up to the Burbank Christmas tree lighting with a few hundred constituents.

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5 years

The best journalism takes courage. Imagine how courageous a college student would need to be to look closely at one's own university, the largest private employer in the second largest city in America.

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8 years

Here's that video @jpanzar wrote was coming. @tommychong spends 2 minutes talking up @SenSanders :

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6 years

Some news ...

USC Annenberg CCLP

@USC_CCLP

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We are thrilled to announce that @cbellantoni , USC Professor of Professional Practice & Director of @AnnenbergMedia , is joining CCLP as a Faculty Fellow. Read more & see Prof. Bellantoni at our Midterm Watch Party this Tuesday!

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2 years

Maybe not the best subject line, NBC?

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6 years

Thinking of my friends in all the newsrooms I’ve worked in covering politics. @latimes @rollcall @NewsHour @TPM @WashTimes The #ascj @AnnenbergMedia newsroom I’m in today is buzzing with energy. The nation’s future journalists are ready to rock and roll.

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There are so many things to say about Sen. McCain. What I want to thank him for is for always being a defender of a strong and free press, even when he vehemently disagreed with the organization or person.

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5 years

Paul. Ringo. This actually happened. My heart is bursting.

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6 years

Incredible detail on Rep. Hunter's alleged campaign finance violations. The @sdut first noticed questionable spending two years ago. Local journalism matters!

Lavish meals, pet airfare, Italy trip: Rep. Duncan Hunter and wife accused of misspending $250,000...

They dropped more than $14,000 on a family vacation in Italy.

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2 years

Spotted 👀 in the “Australian history” section of the library here: @PhilipRucker @CarolLeonnig

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9 years

Clinton notices California's size and importance. America wins. #LATparty cheers

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Gavin Newsom was 8 years ahead of his party on gay marriage. @melmason revisits the moment that put a mayor on the national stage.

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9 years

First time a candidate has used killing someone in a debate?

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4 years

Fun fact I taught in my presidential campaign reporting class today: The first three early states have a combined population that is less than the population of Los Angeles County. Two weeks to Super Tuesday!

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5 years

And that’s a clean OC sweep. Astonishing.

AP Politics

@AP_Politics

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BREAKING: Democrat Gil Cisneros wins election to U.S. House in California's 39th congressional district. #APracecall at 6:03 p.m. PST. @AP election coverage: #Election2018 #CAelection

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Finally was ready to read my amazing farewell front page and all the wonderful notes from my LAT colleagues. Thanks for the generous and kind words!

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2 years

Joyous day! ✌🏼 @USC

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10 years

Accurate. Also, considering making this my Twitter profile. http://t.co/SHnMg3rnX9

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8 years

Took my team to Disneyland to talk to people about election. Let's just say it wasn't the happiest place on earth.

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7 years

California Secretary of State isn't having it, issues swift response to Trump:

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1 year

I wish I knew how to quit you. But here we are, Congress. PS, love you @cspan

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5 years

Thanks from the bottom of my heart to @RonanFarrow for inspiring our 20 journalism students in the audience tonight for @latimes event. You help remind us why what we do is important.

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Reminder of how every vote counts in these tiny margins in competitive House races. CA10, 100% precincts, 1,287 CA25, 100% precincts, 4,117 CA39, 100% precincts, 3,879 CA45, 100% precincts, 6,233 CA48, 100% precincts, 2,682 That's a diff of 18,198 in state of 39 million.

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Um, did Carson just suggest the White House chef might poison him? Definitely didn't consider putting that on bingo. #GOPDebate

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Forget Reagan counts, how about how many times @jaketapper politely cuts someone off with a "thank you" in #GOPDebate ?

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3 years

See you Friday!

Real Time with Bill Maher

@RealTimers

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FRIDAY: @BillMaher is back with a new episode of #RealTime feat. @RepBarbaraLee , @cbellantoni + @GeorgeWill on @HBO & @HBOMax !

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5 years

Yes, I’m teaching @ByMattStevens as the Taylor Swift superfan to my journalism students today.

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3 years

This entire sentence from NBC alert would have been indecipherable when I started my journalism career in 1998. “Twitter on Friday permanently suspended President Donald Trump's account, citing his recent comments ahead of a mob of his supporters that stormed the Capitol.”

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Here’s my favorite thing @RonanFarrow said tonight about journalism: “It’s the only constitutionally protected profession and we all have to fight to protect it.” Indeed!

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8 years

Using the "cc" field is some next-level trolling.

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Actual response from my 2-year-old at end of @washingtonpost Tom Hanks Super Bowl spot: “Wow. That’s. Pretty cool.” #raisinghimright

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8 years

This just in: Scalia cause of death.

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5 years

@latimes @USCAnnenberg @latguild 13/ My message to my former masthead colleagues: Please get a fair contract done for the @latimes newsroom, and soon. Do it for them, but also do it to show these incredible students from the next generation of journalists that this is a career path we value. Thank you.