Rebecca Raney
@fairleyraney.bsky.social
- Respectable Journalist. Terrible Waitress.
- Compulsive Novelist. Violinist.
- Long-time Contributor/NYT.
Agent: Isabelle Bleecker
- Compulsive Novelist. Violinist.
- Long-time Contributor/NYT.
Agent: Isabelle Bleecker
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Rebecca Raney
@fairleyraney.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hi, I'm Rebecca, and I am not doing one more platform. 🚫⌨️
Also: How many minutes of video can we post here?
Also: How many minutes of video can we post here?
Over the weekend, I pitched in on coverage of the driver who plowed a car into a crowd in Los Angeles.
What struck me was how many people in the neighborhood said they weren't surprised, because these incidents are just part of life in LA.
GIFT link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
What struck me was how many people in the neighborhood said they weren't surprised, because these incidents are just part of life in LA.
GIFT link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
Driver Purposely Plows Car Into Crowd in L.A., Injuring at Least 30, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Over the weekend, I pitched in on coverage of the driver who plowed a car into a crowd in Los Angeles.
What struck me was how many people in the neighborhood said they weren't surprised, because these incidents are just part of life in LA.
GIFT link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
What struck me was how many people in the neighborhood said they weren't surprised, because these incidents are just part of life in LA.
GIFT link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
So . . . how many dolls would this buy?
May 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
So . . . how many dolls would this buy?
Hey look!
The local college has a vending machine that sells proven methods to prevent autism:
The local college has a vending machine that sells proven methods to prevent autism:
April 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hey look!
The local college has a vending machine that sells proven methods to prevent autism:
The local college has a vending machine that sells proven methods to prevent autism:
A little-known fact about me: I had a long run as the queen of L.A. #Earthquake Twitter.
I doubt I can duplicate that success here, but here's the running score on my china cabinet vs. earthquakes, since I've lived in this house:
Earthquakes: 0
China cabinet: 10
I doubt I can duplicate that success here, but here's the running score on my china cabinet vs. earthquakes, since I've lived in this house:
Earthquakes: 0
China cabinet: 10
April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A little-known fact about me: I had a long run as the queen of L.A. #Earthquake Twitter.
I doubt I can duplicate that success here, but here's the running score on my china cabinet vs. earthquakes, since I've lived in this house:
Earthquakes: 0
China cabinet: 10
I doubt I can duplicate that success here, but here's the running score on my china cabinet vs. earthquakes, since I've lived in this house:
Earthquakes: 0
China cabinet: 10
This story started as a routine science piece.
Then I learned that a Canadian scientist had been fired for releasing results to the public, and at least one U.S. scientist encountered intimidation as well.
Here's the story:
Then I learned that a Canadian scientist had been fired for releasing results to the public, and at least one U.S. scientist encountered intimidation as well.
Here's the story:
March 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This story started as a routine science piece.
Then I learned that a Canadian scientist had been fired for releasing results to the public, and at least one U.S. scientist encountered intimidation as well.
Here's the story:
Then I learned that a Canadian scientist had been fired for releasing results to the public, and at least one U.S. scientist encountered intimidation as well.
Here's the story:
NEW TODAY: Beekeepers are reporting substantial losses of colonies this winter, and scientists are scrambling to find out why. 🐝
While I didn't call it a "Manhattan Project of entomology" in the story, I can definitely say that a Dream Team of bee scientists is on the case.
While I didn't call it a "Manhattan Project of entomology" in the story, I can definitely say that a Dream Team of bee scientists is on the case.
U.S. beekeepers report ‘catastrophic’ winter losses; cause is a mystery.
usrtk.org/bees-neonics...
usrtk.org/bees-neonics...
U.S. beekeepers report ‘catastrophic’ winter losses; cause is a mystery
Honey bees may be dying at an unprecedented rate this winter, with more than 1 million colonies lost, according to a survey of U.S. beekeepers.
usrtk.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
NEW TODAY: Beekeepers are reporting substantial losses of colonies this winter, and scientists are scrambling to find out why. 🐝
While I didn't call it a "Manhattan Project of entomology" in the story, I can definitely say that a Dream Team of bee scientists is on the case.
While I didn't call it a "Manhattan Project of entomology" in the story, I can definitely say that a Dream Team of bee scientists is on the case.
Question of the day:
Did I really need to buy a 72-inch fuchsia-fade Italian silk scarf for the "Mahler Grooves" festival in L.A.?
Yes. Yes, I did.
Did I really need to buy a 72-inch fuchsia-fade Italian silk scarf for the "Mahler Grooves" festival in L.A.?
Yes. Yes, I did.
February 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Question of the day:
Did I really need to buy a 72-inch fuchsia-fade Italian silk scarf for the "Mahler Grooves" festival in L.A.?
Yes. Yes, I did.
Did I really need to buy a 72-inch fuchsia-fade Italian silk scarf for the "Mahler Grooves" festival in L.A.?
Yes. Yes, I did.
Here's a worthwhile piece from @columjournreview.bsky.social.
For me, one of the great joys of having long experience in the news business is that I no longer have to hide my background from editors and co-workers.
But where I disagree with this piece . . . (NEXT TAKE)
www.cjr.org/analysis/ame...
For me, one of the great joys of having long experience in the news business is that I no longer have to hide my background from editors and co-workers.
But where I disagree with this piece . . . (NEXT TAKE)
www.cjr.org/analysis/ame...
America Needs a Working-Class Media
Catering to rich audiences is not serving us.
www.cjr.org
February 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here's a worthwhile piece from @columjournreview.bsky.social.
For me, one of the great joys of having long experience in the news business is that I no longer have to hide my background from editors and co-workers.
But where I disagree with this piece . . . (NEXT TAKE)
www.cjr.org/analysis/ame...
For me, one of the great joys of having long experience in the news business is that I no longer have to hide my background from editors and co-workers.
But where I disagree with this piece . . . (NEXT TAKE)
www.cjr.org/analysis/ame...
Reposted by Rebecca Raney
U.S. Right to Know wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California chapter for our investigation and reporting on the origins of COVID-19.
Our reporting here:
usrtk.org/category/cov...
Award:
spjnorcal.org/2025/02/12/s...
Our reporting here:
usrtk.org/category/cov...
Award:
spjnorcal.org/2025/02/12/s...
February 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
U.S. Right to Know wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California chapter for our investigation and reporting on the origins of COVID-19.
Our reporting here:
usrtk.org/category/cov...
Award:
spjnorcal.org/2025/02/12/s...
Our reporting here:
usrtk.org/category/cov...
Award:
spjnorcal.org/2025/02/12/s...
I mean, I could play it cool about all this, but I won't
February 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I mean, I could play it cool about all this, but I won't
The theory of "Musk Mystery Theater," in three parts: 🧵
February 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The theory of "Musk Mystery Theater," in three parts: 🧵
"Wait! They didn't tell us Project 2025 would take away our weed!"
- Confused libertarian weed lobby
- Confused libertarian weed lobby
February 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"Wait! They didn't tell us Project 2025 would take away our weed!"
- Confused libertarian weed lobby
- Confused libertarian weed lobby
“I don’t want these ‘tobacco’ huts popping up all over the place selling weed,” he said, adding that he finds it “funny how you never hear about the supremacy of federal law when it comes to legalizing weed.”
- Russ Vought, OMB Director, Life of the Party
- Russ Vought, OMB Director, Life of the Party
All right . . . I guess we're back to needing drug laws to oppress vulnerable Americans.
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
Trump's White House Budget Director Says Marijuana Is A 'Gateway Drug' And Pushed To Roll Back State Legalization - Marijuana Moment
Another anti-marijuana official is assuming a critical role in the Trump White House, with the Senate confirming a director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) who has called marijuana a “gat...
www.marijuanamoment.net
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“I don’t want these ‘tobacco’ huts popping up all over the place selling weed,” he said, adding that he finds it “funny how you never hear about the supremacy of federal law when it comes to legalizing weed.”
- Russ Vought, OMB Director, Life of the Party
- Russ Vought, OMB Director, Life of the Party
All right . . . I guess we're back to needing drug laws to oppress vulnerable Americans.
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
Trump's White House Budget Director Says Marijuana Is A 'Gateway Drug' And Pushed To Roll Back State Legalization - Marijuana Moment
Another anti-marijuana official is assuming a critical role in the Trump White House, with the Senate confirming a director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) who has called marijuana a “gat...
www.marijuanamoment.net
February 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
All right . . . I guess we're back to needing drug laws to oppress vulnerable Americans.
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-white...
Reposted by Rebecca Raney
The news that DOGE has read and write access to critical aspects of the federal payment system makes the lawsuit filed yesterday seeking an injunction against this even more important.
prospect.org/justice/2025...
prospect.org/justice/2025...
Lawsuit Takes On Musk Payment System Takeover on Privacy Grounds
Giving DOGE access to the Treasury Department’s payment system violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and IRS statutes, three plaintiffs allege.
prospect.org
February 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The news that DOGE has read and write access to critical aspects of the federal payment system makes the lawsuit filed yesterday seeking an injunction against this even more important.
prospect.org/justice/2025...
prospect.org/justice/2025...
Headline of the day by Brian Kaylor . . .
Lutherans Hammer Against Misinformation by Michael Flynn & Elon Musk
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/lutherans-...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/lutherans-...
Lutherans Hammer Against Misinformation by Michael Flynn & Elon Musk
We might need to update that famous saying by German Lutheran theologian Martin Niemöller. First they came for the Episcopalians … then they came for the Catholics … then they came for the Lutherans.
publicwitness.wordandway.org
February 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Headline of the day by Brian Kaylor . . .
These challenges are always so tempting
people over 30 quote this with some life advice for the rest of us?
January 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
These challenges are always so tempting
Jesus, never check email during a layover.
My queue included demands from:
-My lawyer
-My tax preparer
and
-The enthusiastic lady who's trying to sell me drapes
Never in my life have I been so close to walking out of an airport, renting a car and vanishing for an unspecified amount of time. 🚗
My queue included demands from:
-My lawyer
-My tax preparer
and
-The enthusiastic lady who's trying to sell me drapes
Never in my life have I been so close to walking out of an airport, renting a car and vanishing for an unspecified amount of time. 🚗
January 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Jesus, never check email during a layover.
My queue included demands from:
-My lawyer
-My tax preparer
and
-The enthusiastic lady who's trying to sell me drapes
Never in my life have I been so close to walking out of an airport, renting a car and vanishing for an unspecified amount of time. 🚗
My queue included demands from:
-My lawyer
-My tax preparer
and
-The enthusiastic lady who's trying to sell me drapes
Never in my life have I been so close to walking out of an airport, renting a car and vanishing for an unspecified amount of time. 🚗
Bayer has restarted efforts to push for legislation that would limit liabilities in lawsuits against the company. Here's our story on the topic from @usrighttoknow.bsky.social.
In the next take, I'll show you how much money the Bayer PACs gave Missouri lawmakers. 1/2
usrtk.org/pesticides/p...
In the next take, I'll show you how much money the Bayer PACs gave Missouri lawmakers. 1/2
usrtk.org/pesticides/p...
January 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Bayer has restarted efforts to push for legislation that would limit liabilities in lawsuits against the company. Here's our story on the topic from @usrighttoknow.bsky.social.
In the next take, I'll show you how much money the Bayer PACs gave Missouri lawmakers. 1/2
usrtk.org/pesticides/p...
In the next take, I'll show you how much money the Bayer PACs gave Missouri lawmakers. 1/2
usrtk.org/pesticides/p...
Update: We found out where the rest of the roof ended up.
It flew over the fence into the neighbors' pool. 🪁
It flew over the fence into the neighbors' pool. 🪁
January 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Update: We found out where the rest of the roof ended up.
It flew over the fence into the neighbors' pool. 🪁
It flew over the fence into the neighbors' pool. 🪁
Sunset through the smoke layer, from the foothills east of Los Angeles
#SoCalfires
#SoCalfires
January 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Sunset through the smoke layer, from the foothills east of Los Angeles
#SoCalfires
#SoCalfires
January 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Back in the spring, I served as concertmaster for a local orchestra.
In the fall, I withdrew from the group to handle fallout from an event that was -- well -- operatic, in scope.
That's why it's been great to break out the concertmaster chops to think about Strauss. 🎻
youtu.be/KP_iXnCSCsI
In the fall, I withdrew from the group to handle fallout from an event that was -- well -- operatic, in scope.
That's why it's been great to break out the concertmaster chops to think about Strauss. 🎻
youtu.be/KP_iXnCSCsI
DIE FLEDERMAUS, 3 WAYS
YouTube video by Rebecca Raney - The Reckless Violinist
youtu.be
December 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Back in the spring, I served as concertmaster for a local orchestra.
In the fall, I withdrew from the group to handle fallout from an event that was -- well -- operatic, in scope.
That's why it's been great to break out the concertmaster chops to think about Strauss. 🎻
youtu.be/KP_iXnCSCsI
In the fall, I withdrew from the group to handle fallout from an event that was -- well -- operatic, in scope.
That's why it's been great to break out the concertmaster chops to think about Strauss. 🎻
youtu.be/KP_iXnCSCsI
If you know me from Twitter, you would probably guess that I've been wanting to try out the Star Wars Intro Generator for years. ⚔️
Finally, I've found a topic that's worthy. #HealthInsurance
Finally, I've found a topic that's worthy. #HealthInsurance
December 18, 2024 at 4:37 PM
If you know me from Twitter, you would probably guess that I've been wanting to try out the Star Wars Intro Generator for years. ⚔️
Finally, I've found a topic that's worthy. #HealthInsurance
Finally, I've found a topic that's worthy. #HealthInsurance