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Boom shakalaking on health/human services policy . Cardigan aficionado. Upbeat chic. Womanist. Globetrotter. Baker. Competing for my best self.

Austin, Texas & San Diego
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    Jan 16

    Humbled to share my project on why Texas women face pregnancy complications or death from childbirth. Took months of interviews to understand scope of how Texas got here, where Texas has failed women and how families are impacted.

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    5 hours ago

    Julius Tennon, Viola Davis' husband of 15 years, says the impact of could be seismic: "This could change the face of her career up to this point. It's a chance for Viola to be seen as the lead actor in a global movie"

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  3. 7 hours ago

    Judge Ezra issues a permanent injunction on Texas' fetal remains rule. Says the rule is "well-intentioned" but "problematic and presently unworkable" and would be "catastrophic" for women in Texas.

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Apparently Judge Ezra says he is going to give a synopsis of his ruling and THEN release the official (52 page long) ruling sometime today. No clue how long this will all take, though he alleges it won't take long. We're on the thank you portion of this.

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  5. 8 hours ago

    In federal court again, but this time to hear Judge Ezra's decision on Texas' fetal remains rule. He's doing it live (interesting change from everyone else who delivers a simple paper decision on PACER). Here's my story on where we left off.

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    Sep 4

    Broke is the theme for our spring 2019 issue because "the systems that govern our collective lives, the ones in which we’ve put our trust, and the ones that mark the difference between thriving and barely surviving are objectively, inescapably broken."

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    Sep 4

    “Theater is a space of belonging. So taking a bow is the ultimate act of saying, 'I belong. I’ve been accepted, and I’m being seen.'”

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  8. 15 hours ago

    What a time to be alive.

    A black woman will now represent Massachusetts in a congressional seat that was once held by Tip O’Neill and John Kennedy.
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    15 hours ago

    Serial sets season 3 return with look inside the criminal justice system

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    15 hours ago

    Today, The is rolling out its first-ever strategic plan, a document that charts out where we hope to be by 2025, and what it’ll take to get there.

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    Sep 4

    Why Viola Davis is "slightly obsessed" with Wonder Woman

    Viola Davis on her Wonder Woman Obsession
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    Sep 4

    We're hiring. The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board is looking for an engaging writer with a strong reporting background. Journos, pls spread the word! And the link:

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    Sep 4

    "Americans have an unfortunate tendency to see U.S. history as an epic, sweeping narrative with a Hollywood-style happy ending. That false promise of the final triumph... is one reason why America’s struggles with racism remain so persistent"

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  14. Sep 4

    Paula Deen’s favorite dishes hashtag. Such a great day.

    What was the best day ever to be on twitter?
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    Sep 4

    Just three more days to apply to the FREE Data Institute. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Deadline is 11:59 EST Sept. 7.

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  16. Sep 4

    This election cycle is gangbusters.

    : Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley has unseated longtime US Representative Michael Capuano in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
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    Sep 4

    Your friendly reminder that Ayanna Pressley will now become first minority to ever represent Massachusetts in the House....and the Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed her opponent. My story from May

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    Sep 4

    ALSO: I'm still taking on writing & reporting gigs, so shoot me an email at thesydneygreene@gmail.com if you have any commissions, ideas, questions, etc.

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    Sep 4

    “If, as a farmer, you are not going to raise chickens for one of the big players, who are you going to raise them for? How are you going to get them to market?” on the giant corporations that leech taxpayer support from small farms:

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    Sep 4

    If you're tuning in for tonight's congressional race in Massachusetts between Ayanna Pressley and incumbent Rep. Capuano, here's a thread of our coverage of the race, which has been comprehensive

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    Sep 4

    We're now accepting applications for spring and summer 2019 student fellowships at ! Paid positions in Austin and D.C.

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