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Kat Tenbarge

New York

Writer at Spitfire News

Tech and culture reporter @nbcnews

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  • Online harassment is a barrier to democracy

    1 week ago | spitfirenews.com | Kat Tenbarge

    DECEMBER 19, 2016: Amanda reacts after looking at videos uploaded on social media by anonymous people analyzing some of the videos of her band. Amanda has been a target of the “Pizzagate” online harassment attacks. For weeks she has been attacked by trolls on every platform. (Photo by Oliver Contreras/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)Welcome back to Spitfire News! This article is free with reader support.

  • What it's like to be a woman in comedy right now

    1 month ago | spitfirenews.com | Kat Tenbarge

    Abby Govindan performing at astrology-based comedy game show “Constellation Prize” at Studio 45 in Bushwick, New York, on Oct. 3, 2024. Photo by Kimmy Curry. Welcome back to Spitfire News! This article is free with reader support. If you want to read paywalled stories, join the members-only chat, and support my journalism, consider a $5 subscription! Or subscribe for free. Content warning: This piece has mentions of attempted suicide.

  • The Blake Lively story that isn't being told

    1 month ago | spitfirenews.com | Kat Tenbarge

    US actress Blake Lively attends the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, California, on November 2, 2024. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images)This article is free with reader support. If you want to discuss it in a members-only chat, read future paywalled stories, and support my journalism, consider a $5 subscription! You can also sign up for free.

  • An Introduction

    2 months ago | spitfirenews.com | Kat Tenbarge

    Almost two weeks ago, I found out I was one of 40 people getting laid off from NBC News. The company conducted another round of layoffs without bargaining them with our union, which is fighting for a fair first contract. You can encourage NBC to fulfill its obligations to the law here. I wish I could have left on my own terms, but I have the opportunity to do something I’ve always wanted: I’m going independent.

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    2 months ago | spitfirenews.com | Kat Tenbarge

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24 Feb 25

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A few weeks ago, I was informed I was being laid off from NBC News. I’d been on bereavement and medical leave, so it was a bit of a shock. After taking some time to reset, I am now open/looking for work both in and outside of journalism. Get in touch at [email protected].

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24 Feb 25

RT @daysiatolentino: A few weeks ago, I was informed I was being laid off from NBC News. I’d been on bereavement and medical leave, so it w…

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