Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Postβs opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
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To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New testimony and records in the Idaho murders case show how the FBI identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential suspect after tapping into consumer DNA databases that were supposed to be off limits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
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Adam McKay is going to make a Vice-style movie about Elon, isnβt he?
20.02.2025 23:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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Need to clarify: this bill bans hormone treatment for minors who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Current state law permits this for a very narrow group of children who are diagnosed w/ gender dysphoria and at risk for suicide/self harm.
18.02.2025 21:36 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
All of this to prevent TEN out of HALF A MILLION collegiate athletes from playing sports. We live in a pathetic country.
06.02.2025 21:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I grew up going to see movies a lot, so I know Iβve always loved them, but I truly think this movie is what kicked off my desire to learn more about film, watch more independent films, learn more about directors, etc.
A movie I saw in theaters because a friend wanted to and I knew nothing about it.
19.01.2025 16:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Loved this so much more than I expected. Incredible character development, gorgeous scene setting, and just enough twists to keep my interest without overloading the plot. I see why this was so beloved last year.
15.01.2025 03:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WV lawmaker Steele skips swearing in following wifeβs 911 call about his βagitatedβ behavior β’ West Virginia Watch
Del. Brandon Steele's wife told a 911 operator she was concerned about him drunkenly handling assault rifles and screaming at people.
Two days before Christmas, the wife of a West Virginia lawmaker called 911 telling the operator she was concerned about him drunkenly handling assault rifles and screaming at people looking at Christmas lights in their neighborhood. From @amelianews.bsky.social and Kyle Vass.
08.01.2025 23:19 β π 20 π 13 π¬ 5 π 3
An incoming state delegate, Joseph de Soto of Berkeley County, has been arrested by State Police on allegations that he threatened other delegates.
'God told me to killβ
https://buff.ly/4gwpJdU
12.12.2024 14:49 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 2 π 1
Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide (Gift Article)
For women under 25, getting pregnant more than doubles their risk of homicide.
βThe stress and emotional turmoil of a pregnancy β especially an unexpected one β can exacerbate an already abusive relationship. According to experts on intimate partner violence, the abuse almost always precedes the pregnancy.β www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
09.12.2024 14:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
GIRLS GONE WILD: THE UNTOLD STORY, now streaming on Peacock www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/...
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How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
Finished βHow to Say Babylonβ last night and absolutely loved it. Sinclair doesnβt shy away from the violent parts of her childhood, making this an uncomfortable read at times. But itβs so worth it.
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Youth Pastor Charged With Nearly 200 Sex Crimes Going Back Decades
Many of the victims were the West Virginia pastorβs relatives, the police said, including five nieces who filed a complaint against him in 2004.
The West Virginia state police are investigating a longtime youth pastor who has now been charged with nearly 200 counts of sexual abuse crimes involving children, many of them his relatives, including five nieces who filed a complaint against him in 2004.
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100 Notable Books of 2024
Here are the yearβs notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 β including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
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I see a lot of you sharing writing about abortion that isn't rooted in original reporting, so I made a starter pack to help! go.bsky.app/83DhXzb
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Poet. Founder and curator of What The Universe Is: A (Virtual) Reading Series, which happens monthly on Zoom. Also writes A Slight Case of Overthinking at https://damncurious.substack.com/
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Appalachian. Animal & nature lover. A collection of eclectic interests in a trench coat. She/her
Passionate about building community, combatting the loneliness crisis, and all things West Virginia. Former classroom teacher and campaign staffer.
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Journalist, The 19th. Author, YOU MUST STAND UP https://a.co/d/9HS7ife Nieman Nation. West Virginia evangelist. Committed cat lady. OH-IN-NY-CA-DC-WV/OH w/ a year in MA. abecker @ 19thnews.org https://signal.me/#eu/TDWZNUaLcAcViX9p9xtLbZ6HaLscAgQ1si8
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reporter covering culture, politics, and abortion policy in the absence of Roe at The Nation, NPR, The New Republic, Axios. girl about town at Burbank Industries. formerly Crosscut, Seattle Times, Portland Mercury, The Stranger.
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BIPOC- & queer-led racial, economic & reproductive justice nonprofit in Appalachia π€πΎ doing abortion funding, free EC, mutual aid & more πΌ unionized Industrial Workers of the World WV
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Appalachian freelance writer, radio and film specializing in βstupid hotdog stories.β recovering magazine editor. bluegrass musician. foster dad. he/him