Michelle Jaconi
@jaconi.bsky.social
Fan of the curious. Director, News Talent & Community Development @washingtonpost.
Another important scoop from @dinograndoni.bsky.social
NEW: The Trump administration is considering scaling back at least 6 national monuments in the West, with an eye toward encouraging more energy development on public lands
From me & Jake Spring:
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From me & Jake Spring:
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Trump officials consider shrinking 6 national monuments in the West
Interior Department officials are considering scaling back the boundaries of national monuments in the West to encourage energy development on public lands.
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April 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Another important scoop from @dinograndoni.bsky.social
🤓 Any word game fans on @bsky.app? Please play this game with me, as it is quickly overtaking #SpellingBee as my favorite brain-clearing/waste of time. If you can stomach it, play with the sound on just to stress yourself out. www.washingtonpost.com/games/wridges/
Wridges | A next-level word search - Washington Post
Wridges, a next-level word search game from the Washington Post.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🤓 Any word game fans on @bsky.app? Please play this game with me, as it is quickly overtaking #SpellingBee as my favorite brain-clearing/waste of time. If you can stomach it, play with the sound on just to stress yourself out. www.washingtonpost.com/games/wridges/
One of my favorite weekly delights is Ron Charles newsletter about books. Today Ron jumped into the #KatherineGraham doc discussion by sharing this great piece from Mrs. Graham's researcher: www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/st...
Katharine Graham at 100: Inside the making of one of the greatest Washington memoirs ever
I worked with the legendary publisher for 13 years on the Pulitzer-winning “Personal History.”
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March 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
One of my favorite weekly delights is Ron Charles newsletter about books. Today Ron jumped into the #KatherineGraham doc discussion by sharing this great piece from Mrs. Graham's researcher: www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/st...
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What I love about Bluesky is:
- It's very journalist-friendly; Bluesky's leadership has publicly welcomed the journalism industry coming here and said they want to make Bluesky usable for journalists, incl. making direct links to stories actually helpful (1/)
What I love about Bluesky is:
- It's very journalist-friendly; Bluesky's leadership has publicly welcomed the journalism industry coming here and said they want to make Bluesky usable for journalists, incl. making direct links to stories actually helpful (1/)
March 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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If you have questions about the American economy, you’re not alone.
Chief economics correspondent @jeffstein.bsky.social and global economics correspondent @davidjlynch.bsky.social answered your questions during a live chat on Thursday.
Here are some of the top responses. wapo.st/3QTXJWR
Chief economics correspondent @jeffstein.bsky.social and global economics correspondent @davidjlynch.bsky.social answered your questions during a live chat on Thursday.
Here are some of the top responses. wapo.st/3QTXJWR
March 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
POPE FRANCIS SPEAKS “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health," the ailing pontiff said in a message recorded Thursday in his hospital suite. "I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."
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First words from Pope Francis since hospitalization broadcast in St. Peter’s Square
The recorded message was the first released by the Vatican since Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory illness on Feb. 14.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
POPE FRANCIS SPEAKS “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health," the ailing pontiff said in a message recorded Thursday in his hospital suite. "I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
hi bluesky friends!
i’m a data reporter, and I've always wanted to know why TikTok FYPs can be filled with certain songs, memes and influencers. you can help us at @washingtonpost.com investigate TikTok's algorithm by anonymously sharing your browsing data.
go to wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm for more!
i’m a data reporter, and I've always wanted to know why TikTok FYPs can be filled with certain songs, memes and influencers. you can help us at @washingtonpost.com investigate TikTok's algorithm by anonymously sharing your browsing data.
go to wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm for more!
Help The Washington Post Investigate TikTok's Algorithms - Formstack
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September 10, 2024 at 7:57 PM
hi bluesky friends!
i’m a data reporter, and I've always wanted to know why TikTok FYPs can be filled with certain songs, memes and influencers. you can help us at @washingtonpost.com investigate TikTok's algorithm by anonymously sharing your browsing data.
go to wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm for more!
i’m a data reporter, and I've always wanted to know why TikTok FYPs can be filled with certain songs, memes and influencers. you can help us at @washingtonpost.com investigate TikTok's algorithm by anonymously sharing your browsing data.
go to wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm for more!
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Scoop: Biden has picked W. KIMRYN RATHMELL, a Vanderbilt physician, to lead the National Cancer Institute and help steer the cancer moonshot.
Dr. Rathmell will succeed Monica Bertagnolli, who was confirmed last week as director of NIH.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/...
Dr. Rathmell will succeed Monica Bertagnolli, who was confirmed last week as director of NIH.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/...
Biden picks Vanderbilt physician to lead National Cancer Institute
W. Kimryn Rathmell, a prominent cancer researcher, will oversee initiatives intended to reduce the cancer death rate and speed up clinical breakthroughs.
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November 17, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Scoop: Biden has picked W. KIMRYN RATHMELL, a Vanderbilt physician, to lead the National Cancer Institute and help steer the cancer moonshot.
Dr. Rathmell will succeed Monica Bertagnolli, who was confirmed last week as director of NIH.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/...
Dr. Rathmell will succeed Monica Bertagnolli, who was confirmed last week as director of NIH.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/...
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Whatever your plans are for the spookiest day of the year, you should check out Manuel Canales's illustrated guide to defeating some of the most iconic horror monsters.
Heed the advice in this article should you find yourself face to face with an unruly mummy: wapo.st/40hf2VK
Whatever your plans are for the spookiest day of the year, you should check out Manuel Canales's illustrated guide to defeating some of the most iconic horror monsters.
Heed the advice in this article should you find yourself face to face with an unruly mummy: wapo.st/40hf2VK
October 31, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Whatever your plans are for the spookiest day of the year, you should check out Manuel Canales's illustrated guide to defeating some of the most iconic horror monsters.
Heed the advice in this article should you find yourself face to face with an unruly mummy: wapo.st/40hf2VK
Whatever your plans are for the spookiest day of the year, you should check out Manuel Canales's illustrated guide to defeating some of the most iconic horror monsters.
Heed the advice in this article should you find yourself face to face with an unruly mummy: wapo.st/40hf2VK
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Have you ever wondered how the life expectancy of Americans compares to that of folks of similar nations?
Good news! The Post has you covered.
I love this story’s lede, the graphics (which look like tree rings), and the interactive element.
Tell me your results!
Gift link: wapo.st/3LNb4hH
Good news! The Post has you covered.
I love this story’s lede, the graphics (which look like tree rings), and the interactive element.
Tell me your results!
Gift link: wapo.st/3LNb4hH
October 3, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Have you ever wondered how the life expectancy of Americans compares to that of folks of similar nations?
Good news! The Post has you covered.
I love this story’s lede, the graphics (which look like tree rings), and the interactive element.
Tell me your results!
Gift link: wapo.st/3LNb4hH
Good news! The Post has you covered.
I love this story’s lede, the graphics (which look like tree rings), and the interactive element.
Tell me your results!
Gift link: wapo.st/3LNb4hH
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
I’d say this is a really good contender for “Lede of the Week,” too!
If you liked Dino’s lede, consider nominating it: www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2...
If you liked Dino’s lede, consider nominating it: www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2...
Perspective | What is your favorite Washington Post article from the week?
Welcome to “Lede of the Week” where readers convene to chat about their favorite articles.
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September 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM
I’d say this is a really good contender for “Lede of the Week,” too!
If you liked Dino’s lede, consider nominating it: www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2...
If you liked Dino’s lede, consider nominating it: www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2...
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Short and sweet and memorable is how I’d describe this perfect lede from The Post’s Dino Grandoni.
Check out his story on the dumbo octopus, here: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Check out his story on the dumbo octopus, here: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
September 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Short and sweet and memorable is how I’d describe this perfect lede from The Post’s Dino Grandoni.
Check out his story on the dumbo octopus, here: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Check out his story on the dumbo octopus, here: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
If you're a reader and want to participate, please email me at michael.blackmon@washpost.com -- and bookmark https://www.washingtonpost.com/community/ for additional updates!
June 26, 2023 at 8:18 PM
If you're a reader and want to participate, please email me at michael.blackmon@washpost.com -- and bookmark https://www.washingtonpost.com/community/ for additional updates!
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
I've officially been at The Post for four months(!).
In my short time here, one of the assignments I've enjoyed the most has been interviewing our most loyal commenters.
It's been an incredibly rewarding experience to learn about the folks who help the people's paper thrive. 🗞️
In my short time here, one of the assignments I've enjoyed the most has been interviewing our most loyal commenters.
It's been an incredibly rewarding experience to learn about the folks who help the people's paper thrive. 🗞️
June 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM
I've officially been at The Post for four months(!).
In my short time here, one of the assignments I've enjoyed the most has been interviewing our most loyal commenters.
It's been an incredibly rewarding experience to learn about the folks who help the people's paper thrive. 🗞️
In my short time here, one of the assignments I've enjoyed the most has been interviewing our most loyal commenters.
It's been an incredibly rewarding experience to learn about the folks who help the people's paper thrive. 🗞️
Reposted by Michelle Jaconi
Now I'm excited to start my next big project.
Starting today, I want to talk to commenters from each of the 50 states.
This is a long term-project where I'll be looking to chat with 50 of the most fascinating readers of our vibrant community.
Starting today, I want to talk to commenters from each of the 50 states.
This is a long term-project where I'll be looking to chat with 50 of the most fascinating readers of our vibrant community.
June 26, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Now I'm excited to start my next big project.
Starting today, I want to talk to commenters from each of the 50 states.
This is a long term-project where I'll be looking to chat with 50 of the most fascinating readers of our vibrant community.
Starting today, I want to talk to commenters from each of the 50 states.
This is a long term-project where I'll be looking to chat with 50 of the most fascinating readers of our vibrant community.
#DanielEllsberg was a fascinating interview. So was his daughter. This great Libby Casey interview showed how he saw his place in history https://youtu.be/6OXlXHR8oBc
What is a whistleblower? | How to be a journalist
Daniel Ellsberg risked his career and his safety to expose the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret study of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The Washington Post’s Libb...
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June 16, 2023 at 6:40 PM
#DanielEllsberg was a fascinating interview. So was his daughter. This great Libby Casey interview showed how he saw his place in history https://youtu.be/6OXlXHR8oBc
Lede of the day goes to Josh Dawsey & Isaac Arnsdorf: Trump greets arraignment with showmanship in bid to upstage charges https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/13/donald-trump-arraignment-day-speech/
June 14, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Lede of the day goes to Josh Dawsey & Isaac Arnsdorf: Trump greets arraignment with showmanship in bid to upstage charges https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/13/donald-trump-arraignment-day-speech/
News from Michelle Boorstein --> Southern Baptists reject Rick Warren’s appeal to reinstate Saddleback https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/06/14/southern-baptists-rick-warren-vote/
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June 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM
News from Michelle Boorstein --> Southern Baptists reject Rick Warren’s appeal to reinstate Saddleback https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/06/14/southern-baptists-rick-warren-vote/