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Another way some platforms try to "own" what other people are creating. We agree with @Ernie Smith and [@leaflet.pub]( )! RE:
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Is the media dying — or evolving? [@karaswisher.bsky.social]( ) explores this question with [@katie-drummond.bsky.social]( ), [@oliverdarcy.bsky.social]( ) and [@davejorgenson.bsky.social]( ). We’re betting on the open social web to power the next era of #journalism. 🎧 [podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...]( ) [Journalists or Creators? How M...]( )
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This is an excellent resource to follow today's U.S. elections from the team at [@boltsmag.org]( )! Be sure to follow their reporting here on Bluesky and on Flipboard: [flipboard.com/@BoltsMag]( ) RE:
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