Barbara Lee on Hiring

Last year, @latimes laid off 80 employees, a significant number of whom are people of color. Now, @latguild is warning an even bigger layoff is imminent. I stand with journalists—who are critical to the preservation of our democracy—& urge the Times to put people over profits.

462 likes161 repliesPosted Jan 19, 2024

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Why it worked

Drops you into the middle of a story, so the next line feels necessary.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Opens mid-story
Structure: Hook → Context → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal, punchy
Written for: Hiring managers and founders

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