Naomi Gingold
@naomigingold.bsky.social
Journalist. Podcast story editor/producer. @NPR @theworld. Media/Politics Researcher. Writing a book on hip hop, tech, youth, media, and politics in #Myanmar. Signal: Nomi.41 www.naomigingold.com
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Cornell University's faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
Cornell Faculty Members Signal Deep Anger With University Leaders
The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Cornell University's faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
Possibly huge. What can or will Norway police do? Telenor’s major shareholders include the Norwegian government
Every company doing business with the illegal #Myanmar junta must take note.
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Myanmar: corporate complicity held to account
A police raid on Norway-based telecoms company Telenor has given fresh impetus to civil society’s efforts to hold Myanmar’s military regime accountable for human rights atrocities. The company is accu...
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September 24, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Possibly huge. What can or will Norway police do? Telenor’s major shareholders include the Norwegian government
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"NPR tracked down equipment and found that some of it was auctioned, donated or thrown in the trash...
NASA donated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of radio communications equipment to Capitol Technology University without the knowledge of the scientists who used it"
NASA donated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of radio communications equipment to Capitol Technology University without the knowledge of the scientists who used it"
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months. n.pr/3SK34oz
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:24 AM
"NPR tracked down equipment and found that some of it was auctioned, donated or thrown in the trash...
NASA donated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of radio communications equipment to Capitol Technology University without the knowledge of the scientists who used it"
NASA donated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of radio communications equipment to Capitol Technology University without the knowledge of the scientists who used it"
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North Koreans attended a concert celebrating the 78th anniversary of the state's founding on September 9, state media reported. reut.rs/3V3CSFZ
September 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
North Koreans attended a concert celebrating the 78th anniversary of the state's founding on September 9, state media reported. reut.rs/3V3CSFZ
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"Marshall, a Republican seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills ... Marshall's lawyers garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate."
Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (Gift Article)
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
"Marshall, a Republican seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills ... Marshall's lawyers garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate."
Sure. They cut recently half the departments at WVU, destroying the state’s best university and firing hundreds of tenured professors, but on the other hand: baseball. and lots of money.
Over the last two years, MLB stars have descended on West Virginia University, where a $5 million investment in baseball has yielded a country-leading biomechanics performance center.
MLB stars are training with ‘mad scientist’ undergrads in West Virginia
In pursuit of any edge, MLB players are heading to West Virginia University's baseball biomechanics lab. It just happens to be staffed by students.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 8, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Sure. They cut recently half the departments at WVU, destroying the state’s best university and firing hundreds of tenured professors, but on the other hand: baseball. and lots of money.
Gloria Steinem in her own words from interviews over the years www.npr.org/2026/09/03/n...
Gloria Steinem in her own words
Gloria Steinem used her voice to fight for women's rights throughout her long life. We take time to revisit some of her conversations with NPR, and share some unreleased writings.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Gloria Steinem in her own words from interviews over the years www.npr.org/2026/09/03/n...
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Target paid its CEO $21.8M last year — 794x the median Target worker's pay of $27,506.
Target has also spent $13.9B on stock buybacks since 2019, while remaining among the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients in America.
This is what I mean by a rigged economy.
Target has also spent $13.9B on stock buybacks since 2019, while remaining among the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients in America.
This is what I mean by a rigged economy.
August 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Target paid its CEO $21.8M last year — 794x the median Target worker's pay of $27,506.
Target has also spent $13.9B on stock buybacks since 2019, while remaining among the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients in America.
This is what I mean by a rigged economy.
Target has also spent $13.9B on stock buybacks since 2019, while remaining among the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients in America.
This is what I mean by a rigged economy.
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A series of firings and feuds initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left the U.S. Army with a leadership vacuum as it struggles to deal with a new kind of war in the Middle East, one dominated by cheap, deadly drones and missiles.
Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
nyti.ms
August 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A series of firings and feuds initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left the U.S. Army with a leadership vacuum as it struggles to deal with a new kind of war in the Middle East, one dominated by cheap, deadly drones and missiles.
Aside from this wonderful act of generosity, the fact that Dolly played snare in marching band! Is a fact I did not know, and I love It.
(1/2) Since I haven't seen anyone else mention this one... It was an open secret that Dolly Parton secretly funded a massive number of southern high school bands, most especially predominantly Black high schools. A marching band member in her youth, Dolly never forgot the joy that playing snare drum
(1/3) With Dolly Parton's passing, I want to put good words on the wind for her. Feel free to quote reply with your own.
Dolly became the single largest donor for the Moderna COVID vaccine because of a chance encounter and friendship with a Vanderbilt researcher Dr. Naji Abumrad years earlier. She
Dolly became the single largest donor for the Moderna COVID vaccine because of a chance encounter and friendship with a Vanderbilt researcher Dr. Naji Abumrad years earlier. She
August 26, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Aside from this wonderful act of generosity, the fact that Dolly played snare in marching band! Is a fact I did not know, and I love It.
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Gift link to tribute by Jad Abrumad, creator of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/o...
Opinion | What Dolly Parton Told Me (Gift Article)
Trailing Dolly Parton around the world, I witnessed so many small moments in which she’d gracefully own her power without the slightest hint of fight.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Gift link to tribute by Jad Abrumad, creator of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/o...
U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners. Largely people who’ve applied for asylum. www.npr.org/2026/08/25/n...
U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
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August 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners. Largely people who’ve applied for asylum. www.npr.org/2026/08/25/n...
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Current and former officials say the pace of retirements and resignations from the CIA outstrips anything in recent memory.
This, along with cutbacks at the Office of Personnel Management, has meant former spies are waiting months to get their first pension check.
This, along with cutbacks at the Office of Personnel Management, has meant former spies are waiting months to get their first pension check.
CIA staff exodus leaves new retirees waiting months for benefits
The spy agency is swamped by what it calls an “unprecedented number” of retirements as the Trump administration aims to shrink its workforce.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Current and former officials say the pace of retirements and resignations from the CIA outstrips anything in recent memory.
This, along with cutbacks at the Office of Personnel Management, has meant former spies are waiting months to get their first pension check.
This, along with cutbacks at the Office of Personnel Management, has meant former spies are waiting months to get their first pension check.
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Trump praises North Korea's dictator as "unthreatening and respectful” and says he has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea because they are "hostile" to Pyongyang. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/u...
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
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August 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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As American as app— … school shootings.
August 7, 2026 at 7:50 AM
As American as app— … school shootings.
Proof of Life?
#Myanmar military says Aung San Suu Kyi, who’s been imprisoned be hasn’t been seen for years now, met with a Red Cross Official. They released photos. Are they real? 🤷♀️ Red Cross hasn’t said anything
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#Myanmar military says Aung San Suu Kyi, who’s been imprisoned be hasn’t been seen for years now, met with a Red Cross Official. They released photos. Are they real? 🤷♀️ Red Cross hasn’t said anything
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Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross
Myanmar’s military government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday in a rare moment of contac...
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August 3, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Proof of Life?
#Myanmar military says Aung San Suu Kyi, who’s been imprisoned be hasn’t been seen for years now, met with a Red Cross Official. They released photos. Are they real? 🤷♀️ Red Cross hasn’t said anything
apnews.com/article/myan...
#Myanmar military says Aung San Suu Kyi, who’s been imprisoned be hasn’t been seen for years now, met with a Red Cross Official. They released photos. Are they real? 🤷♀️ Red Cross hasn’t said anything
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One first grader on a birding adventure with his mentor—- Such a lovely story. Rarely are kids taken seriously as the main character in an audio piece. www.npr.org/2026/08/02/n...
We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist
NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
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August 2, 2026 at 3:49 AM
One first grader on a birding adventure with his mentor—- Such a lovely story. Rarely are kids taken seriously as the main character in an audio piece. www.npr.org/2026/08/02/n...
If #Thailand did this, it would blow up the #Myanmar/Thailand relationship, which is very key for the continued survival of the Myanmar junta. So… is it mere posturing for other countries or would they actually do It?
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has reportedly issued an arrest warrant for Mote Thone, a senior leader of the pro-regime Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), over his alleged role in cross-border human trafficking operations
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Thai Department of Special Investigations issues arrest warrant for Karen State BGF leader - DVB
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has reportedly issued an arrest warrant for Mote Thone, a senior leader of the pro-regime Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), over his alleged role in ...
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July 31, 2026 at 5:10 AM
If #Thailand did this, it would blow up the #Myanmar/Thailand relationship, which is very key for the continued survival of the Myanmar junta. So… is it mere posturing for other countries or would they actually do It?
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This story has now made it into English publications.
(Which shows you its importance)
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(Which shows you its importance)
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July 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM
This story has now made it into English publications.
(Which shows you its importance)
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
(Which shows you its importance)
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Well. At least he’s not trying to pretend he’s not breaking the law?
The president puts on a Trump 2028 hat at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
July 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Well. At least he’s not trying to pretend he’s not breaking the law?
4 years ago the #Myanmar junta executed #ZeyaThaw & Ko Jimmy.
My research has only solidified my sense that he was/would have been the most consequential leader since Aung San Suu Kyi. Although people were galvanized as I mentioned in the article I published shortly after…. 1/2
My research has only solidified my sense that he was/would have been the most consequential leader since Aung San Suu Kyi. Although people were galvanized as I mentioned in the article I published shortly after…. 1/2
July 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”
It’s very telling that opening your publication to MAGA “thought” requires a massive downgrade in quality control.
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”
ICE arrests well known Chinese human rights lawyer with pending asylum case archive.is/wgB26
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July 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM
ICE arrests well known Chinese human rights lawyer with pending asylum case archive.is/wgB26
Thousands in #Myanmar— esp resistance groups and ppl in ethnic regions and are facing internet blackouts bc Starlink/SpaceX cut service. english.dvb.no/starlink-dis...
Starlink disruptions hit Myanmar amid crackdown on cyber scam hubs - DVB
Thousands of residents and resistance fighters in Myanmar are facing sudden communication blackouts after Starlink deactivated terminals across the country. The move, aimed at crippling illicit cyber ...
english.dvb.no
July 20, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Thousands in #Myanmar— esp resistance groups and ppl in ethnic regions and are facing internet blackouts bc Starlink/SpaceX cut service. english.dvb.no/starlink-dis...
The problem w stuff like this masquerading as fact is that ppl believe it in droves… even if all this does is demonstrate their complete ignorance of Israel/Zionism. ( that’s not even getting into extremely problematic founding of JVP).
July 20, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The problem w stuff like this masquerading as fact is that ppl believe it in droves… even if all this does is demonstrate their complete ignorance of Israel/Zionism. ( that’s not even getting into extremely problematic founding of JVP).