The Handbasket is 100% independent journalism by writer and reporter Marisa Kabas. It can now be found at https://www.thehandbasket.co/

The Handbasket is 100% independent journalism by writer and reporter Marisa Kabas. It can now be found at https://www.thehandbasket.co/

Aug 12, 2023 · “My immediate reaction: This is an attack on all journalists, and we have to respond,” Sherman told The Handbasket in an email Friday night. “My staff and I stopped what we were doing and directed our attention to reporting this story.”

Jan 18, 2023 · It’s imperative that you understand the news value of this story is not to laugh at someone dressing in drag. No, the value is that George Santos campaigned as a Trump-loving, ultra-conservative candidate and continues to align himself with far right figures who cheer-lead violence at drag events and actively cause harm to a generous and beautiful community.

Aug 14, 2023 · That story was broken here at The Handbasket on Saturday. And the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Monday, “No one is above the law, whether a public official or a representative of the media.”

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Jan 9, 2024 · It’ll be the same ol’ Handbasket with a lot less baggage. And I’m excited to refocus on my actual writing and reporting. If you want a non-Substack way to support my work in the meantime, you can use this link: https://ko-fi.com/marisakabas

Jan 18, 2023 · Texts obtained by Jacqueline Sweet of Patch.com reveal George Santos (going by Anthony Devolder at the time) started a GoFundMe in 2016 to raise money for a disabled veteran’s dog who needed tumor surgery. But after the required $3,000 was raised, Santos became cagey about arranging the actual procedure, and eventually disappeared with the money.

Dec 21, 2023 · Joy around the corner A love newsletter, for a change. Marisa Kabas. Dec 21, 2023