Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️

@ethanedward
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Gen Z journalist (derogatory) ~ he/they ~ currently: associate editor at The American Independent ~ previously: Spotlight PA, CalMatters CJN, The Triton ~ UC San Diego '20
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Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jul 12, 2023
Is MPB.com reputable for lens buybacks? Their quote was higher than other sites for a lens buybacks & I'm considering it #photography #photographer
Show threadEthan Edward Coston 🗞️Jul 12, 2023
I also want to upgrade from the Z6 to the Z7ii, but I can't justify spending that much
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jul 12, 2023
Photography-stodon:For the price tag, is the Nikkor f/2.8 28-75 worth it over the 24-70 f/2.8? I want to upgrade from the 24-70 f/4 that came with my Z6 but I don't want to spend $2k #nikon #photography #photographers
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jul 10, 2023
Brooke BinkowskiJul 10, 2023
https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/07/10/san-diego-union-tribune-sold-to-new-york-based-hedge-fund/
San Diego Union-Tribune Sold to New York-Based Hedge Fund

The San Diego Union-Tribune has been sold to MediaNews Group, a Denver-based operating unit of Alden Global Capital.

Times of San Diego
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jul 7, 2023
A closer look at the rhetoric used by vocal anti-trans media figures and activists and the policies of Republican politicians shows that many on the right have a more sinister goal: the elimination of transgender people from public life.
https://americanindependent.com/republicans-transgender-rights-eliminationism/
The GOP's campaign against trans rights is rooted in eliminationism

The Republican Party and conservative activists aren't shy about saying they don't support any legal protections for trans people.

The American Independent
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jun 27, 2023
SCOTUS rejected the independent state legislature doctrine today. I wrote about the legal theory and why it's dangerous last March after it was cited in PA redistricting lawsuits: #scotus #moorevharper #politics #usa https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2022/03/pennsylvania-congressional-map-lawsuit-independent-state-legislature-doctrine/
Fringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election power

Legal experts and voting rights advocates warn the "independent state legislature doctrine" could radically alter election administration across the country.

Spotlight PA
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jun 27, 2023
Show threadChris GeidnerJun 27, 2023

What’s left?

Race-conscious admissions (2), student loans (2), wedding websites (that aren’t), religious accommodations, “independent state legislature,” company lawsuits, trademark law, and “true threats.”

More at Law Dork: https://www.lawdork.com/p/supreme-court-big-decisions-coming

The Supreme Court's big decisions are coming. Pay attention.

This appears likely to be the final week for decisions, although nothing is certain. Paying attention is important — for multiple reasons. Also: More about Alito.

Law Dork with Chris Geidner
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jun 27, 2023
Chris GeidnerJun 27, 2023

At 10, we’re expecting some — but not all — of the decisions from this term’s 10 remaining #SCOTUS cases.

I’ll be livetweeting, then will post major news here, then will follow up at Law Dork w more. Subscribe now, to stay up to date and to support my independent legal journalism. https://www.lawdork.com/

Law Dork | Chris Geidner | Substack

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Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jun 15, 2023
Justin HendrixJun 15, 2023

Twitter Plunges on Annual Scoring of LGBTQ Safety on Social Media

Elon Musk has used his platform to promote bigoted and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. A new index from GLAAD chronicles changes to Twitter’s policies under Musk that further endanger LGBTQ safety.
https://techpolicy.press/twitter-plunges-on-annual-scoring-of-lgbtq-safety-on-social-media/

Twitter Plunges on Annual Scoring of LGBTQ Safety on Social Media

Under Elon Musk, the platform is now the worst performing of the major platforms when it comes to protecting LGBTQ users.

Tech Policy Press
Ethan Edward Coston 🗞️Jun 15, 2023
Amid public controversy over the scale of Thomas’ financial ties to a conservative real estate magnate, a new poll of voters finds public support for congressional action. https://americanindependent.com/exclusive-impeach-clarence-thomas-supreme-court/
Exclusive: Clarence Thomas should be impeached, voters say

A new poll of voters finds public support for impeachment of the SCOTUS justice.

The American Independent