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@nytimes media columnist. Fireworks enthusiast. Formerly @buzzfeednews. Beats working for a living. Send me scoops: ben.smith@nytimes.com.

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    Ben Smith‏Verified account @benyt 21 May 2020

    The Atlantic is laying off about 20% of its staff -- 68 people across divisions -- per a memo from David Bradley, after collapse of events business.pic.twitter.com/XCJKLeXYTy

    6:07 AM - 21 May 2020
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      2. José Ferreira‏ @jose_ferreiragz 21 May 2020

        Bad troll

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      2. Jessica‏ @policritic 21 May 2020
        Replying to @Richard27363694 @benyt

        This sarcasm needs to trend.

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      2. Hayters WannaHayte‏ @LoversWannaLove 21 May 2020
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        Coding is easy to learn.

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      3. Raqy‏ @MineEyesDazzle 21 May 2020
        Replying to @LoversWannaLove @benyt @esaagar

        You are just so, so helpful. It's amazing how helpful that recommendation is to this person in this context at this time. Bra-fucking-va.

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      2. Jack Shafer‏Verified account @jackshafer 21 May 2020
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        How the Atlantic's David Bradley, the master of soft-speak, announces a layoff. He makes it sound like a canceled reservation: "This morning, we are informing 68 of our colleagues that we will not have a place for them on The Atlantic's new course."

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      3. Stephen Petit‏ @truckpr 21 May 2020
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        @LettersOfNote?

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      2. JUDY FORNEY‏ @judyastahl 21 May 2020
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        Now, maybe they'll understand why people want to get businesses open and people back to work. Pretty comfy sitting there and getting a check, while complaining about the virus.

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