Chrissy Packtor

Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published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

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...

Adam McKay is going to make a Vice-style movie about Elon, isn’t he?

New:

DOGE's spending has been secret.

No longer.

My colleagues have uncovered it.

www.propublica.org/article/doge...

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.

'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

Trump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control (Gift Article) New York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J. Trump’s federal government.

“I think it’s safe to say that for a lot of Republicans, their support for federalism was always more a matter of convenience than of deep-rooted conviction.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...

All of this to prevent TEN out of HALF A MILLION collegiate athletes from playing sports. We live in a pathetic country.

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67.

Cecile Richards, former head of Planned Parenthood and feminist activist, has died 19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...

I grew up going to see movies a lot, so I know I’ve 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.

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.

My 2024 in film

WV lawmaker Steele skips swearing in following wife’s 911 call about his ‘agitated’ behavior • 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.

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 kill’

https://buff.ly/4gwpJdU

Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide (Gift Article) For women under 25, getting pregnant more than doubles their risk of homicide.

“The stress and emotional turmoil of a pregnancy — especially an unexpected one — can exacerbate an already abusive relationship. According to experts on intimate partner violence, the abuse almost always precedes the pregnancy.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

GIRLS GONE WILD: THE UNTOLD STORY, now streaming on Peacock www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/...

Nothing shocking at all in my 2024 Spotify Wrapped.

How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair

Finished “How to Say Babylon” last night and absolutely loved it. Sinclair doesn’t shy away from the violent parts of her childhood, making this an uncomfortable read at times. But it’s so worth it.

Youth Pastor Charged With Nearly 200 Sex Crimes Going Back Decades Many of the victims were the West Virginia pastor’s 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.

100 Notable Books of 2024 Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 — including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

Took a craft cocktail making class yesterday, and it was the perfect way to spend a snowy evening. 🍸

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