“Looking beyond LMA, any guesses on who is the largest funder of Report for America? That’s right. The Meta Journalism Project donated $6.5 million. I believe that’s a little more than 40% of the total raised to date. That means 120 reporters could go away if other
This makes me so sad. I really loved Protocol. #Media [Link]
“The problem was in its balance sheet, which was full of snakes, and its governance, which put all the snakes there.” #Crypto [Link]
“Musk is right that the world needs a digital public square; unfortunately, he seems to have little idea that creating one involves balancing free speech against abuse, misinformation and government overreach.” #Media [Link]
“But there’s plenty in the public record. Personal attacks. Union busting. A casual attitude toward factory floor injuries and other health concerns. A dismissive approach to workplace racism. And an allegation involving a horse and sexual favors.” #Business [Link]
I’m in Austin for The 19th’s Future of the Workforce event at the South Congress Hotel tomorrow. It’s free to attend in person, and I’d love to see you there! And if you’re further afield, you can still register to watch online. From the event
“Advertising and affiliate fees are the two biggest revenue streams for most traditional media companies. Now they are both in secular decline.” #Media [Link]
“Advocates for loss and damage warned that insurance schemes like those promised by Global Shield are an insufficient solution to loss and damage, and they worried that such programs will distract from the demand for separate direct funding.” #Climate [Link]
I’m on an early flight to Austin for a really interesting work week: meeting The 19th’s board, attending and supporting our Future of the Workforce event, working on strategy with the leadership team, and building process with the product team. I’m hopeful that I’ll get to
“An amendment to the bill is now expected that will allow all workers to request remote working.” In Ireland right now but expect it everywhere soon. #Business [Link]
Quick reply to set myself up with https://fed.brid.gy
As Evan says, this is happening. The fediverse is growing much faster than any centralized social network, and you’re going to want to be involved. I’ve been trying to explain what the fediverse actually is in a few different contexts. One thing that’s revealed to me is
