Beth Hawkins
@bethhawkins.bsky.social
National Correspondent, The 74 Million. I think a lot about great journalism, better schools, disrupting inequity, neurodiversity and all things LGBTQ. Tacos & craft cider.
Half my heart moved to Wisconsin, so also secret shopping creameries.
Half my heart moved to Wisconsin, so also secret shopping creameries.
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On a similar note, I'm so grateful that I worked at community newspapers right out of college. I learned so goddamned much from that and those opportunities essentially don't exist anymore.
Ugh. So fucking awful.
My first job in journalism was as a copy editor, and I truly believe it taught me as much about journalism — on the copy desk in Warren, Ohio — as anything else I’ve learned since.
My first job in journalism was as a copy editor, and I truly believe it taught me as much about journalism — on the copy desk in Warren, Ohio — as anything else I’ve learned since.
Stop laying off copy editors and then complaining about errors and lack of reader trust challenge
November 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
On a similar note, I'm so grateful that I worked at community newspapers right out of college. I learned so goddamned much from that and those opportunities essentially don't exist anymore.
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Deportation flights occur 2-4 times a week at MSP. Please keep watch for our official response.
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Deportation flights occur 2-4 times a week at MSP. Please keep watch for our official response.
New from me @the74:
This @trevorproject.bsky.social research makes intuitive sense.
LGBT youth are more motivated to be politically involved—and more likely to suffer mental health impacts of the motivating politics.
www.the74million.org/article/civi...
This @trevorproject.bsky.social research makes intuitive sense.
LGBT youth are more motivated to be politically involved—and more likely to suffer mental health impacts of the motivating politics.
www.the74million.org/article/civi...
Civic Engagement Rises Among LGBTQ Youth, But So Do Mental Health Challenges
Political concerns are prompting some young people to consider moving to different states or crossing state lines for health care, survey shows.
www.the74million.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
New from me @the74:
This @trevorproject.bsky.social research makes intuitive sense.
LGBT youth are more motivated to be politically involved—and more likely to suffer mental health impacts of the motivating politics.
www.the74million.org/article/civi...
This @trevorproject.bsky.social research makes intuitive sense.
LGBT youth are more motivated to be politically involved—and more likely to suffer mental health impacts of the motivating politics.
www.the74million.org/article/civi...
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Feeling inspired after leading my first @reportforamerica.bsky.social training today on LGBTQ+ news — I got to meet queer and trans journalists who are doing excellent work covering local news across the country. They asked smart questions and want to do right by their communities. 🌟
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Feeling inspired after leading my first @reportforamerica.bsky.social training today on LGBTQ+ news — I got to meet queer and trans journalists who are doing excellent work covering local news across the country. They asked smart questions and want to do right by their communities. 🌟
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Did you know recruitment and retention of #SpecialEducation teachers varies widely by school contexts, including by poverty level, enrollment demographics, and location?
🔎Explore more with our data visualizer: sparccenter.org/data-explore...
🔎Explore more with our data visualizer: sparccenter.org/data-explore...
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Did you know recruitment and retention of #SpecialEducation teachers varies widely by school contexts, including by poverty level, enrollment demographics, and location?
🔎Explore more with our data visualizer: sparccenter.org/data-explore...
🔎Explore more with our data visualizer: sparccenter.org/data-explore...
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Civic engagement rises among LGBTQ youth, but so do mental health challenges. @bethhawkins.bsky.social reports
Civic Engagement Rises Among LGBTQ Youth, But So Do Mental Health Challenges
Political concerns are prompting some young people to consider moving to different states or crossing state lines for health care, survey shows.
www.the74million.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Civic engagement rises among LGBTQ youth, but so do mental health challenges. @bethhawkins.bsky.social reports
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We finally know the identities of the 9 anonymous authors of the May HHS report on pediatric gender-affirming care. Surprise! It's stacked with people who make money advocating against pediatric gender-affirming care.
Here's our writeup from May: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here's our writeup from May: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We finally know the identities of the 9 anonymous authors of the May HHS report on pediatric gender-affirming care. Surprise! It's stacked with people who make money advocating against pediatric gender-affirming care.
Here's our writeup from May: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here's our writeup from May: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Detransitioning has been used as part of an anti-trans agenda in politics. But what is it really like? We explored that question in a new reporting series.
Join us for a Reddit AMA with @oriion.bsky.social where he’ll answer questions about his reporting and the series. https://bit.ly/4pnAV1e
Join us for a Reddit AMA with @oriion.bsky.social where he’ll answer questions about his reporting and the series. https://bit.ly/4pnAV1e
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Detransitioning has been used as part of an anti-trans agenda in politics. But what is it really like? We explored that question in a new reporting series.
Join us for a Reddit AMA with @oriion.bsky.social where he’ll answer questions about his reporting and the series. https://bit.ly/4pnAV1e
Join us for a Reddit AMA with @oriion.bsky.social where he’ll answer questions about his reporting and the series. https://bit.ly/4pnAV1e
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Federal agents used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times — even after a judge said to stop.
Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb
Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Federal agents used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times — even after a judge said to stop.
Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb
Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders. blockclubchi.co/47PoaXb
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40% of all immigrants, and 48% of lawfully present non-citizen immigrants, report negative health impacts bcc of worries about their own or a family member's immigration status since January. They (COMPLETELY CORRECTLY) do not feel that the law is enough to protect them.
40% of all immigrants, and 48% of lawfully present non-citizen immigrants, report negative health impacts bcc of worries about their own or a family member's immigration status since January. They (COMPLETELY CORRECTLY) do not feel that the law is enough to protect them.
KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants | KFF
KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants The 2025 Survey of Immigrants, a partnership between KFF and The New York Times, takes an in-depth look at the experiences of immigrants during the first y...
www.kff.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
www.kff.org/kff-nytimes-...
40% of all immigrants, and 48% of lawfully present non-citizen immigrants, report negative health impacts bcc of worries about their own or a family member's immigration status since January. They (COMPLETELY CORRECTLY) do not feel that the law is enough to protect them.
40% of all immigrants, and 48% of lawfully present non-citizen immigrants, report negative health impacts bcc of worries about their own or a family member's immigration status since January. They (COMPLETELY CORRECTLY) do not feel that the law is enough to protect them.
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It’s hard to afford your life when your landlord is illegally coordinating with their rivals to keep your rent as high as possible.
I will keep fighting to end these unjust practices and to make the market fairer for renters.
I will keep fighting to end these unjust practices and to make the market fairer for renters.
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s hard to afford your life when your landlord is illegally coordinating with their rivals to keep your rent as high as possible.
I will keep fighting to end these unjust practices and to make the market fairer for renters.
I will keep fighting to end these unjust practices and to make the market fairer for renters.
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I’ve been saying this for years, in my reporting, in my book… and as Jessica Dimmock now tells @juliannemcshane.bsky.social about her new documentary, Thoughts and Prayers, America pours billions into reacting to mass shootings—but not preventing them. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Inside the $4 billion industry built on America's school shooting epidemic
Filmmakers Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari examine the booming market a troubling new market.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve been saying this for years, in my reporting, in my book… and as Jessica Dimmock now tells @juliannemcshane.bsky.social about her new documentary, Thoughts and Prayers, America pours billions into reacting to mass shootings—but not preventing them. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government
The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
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A new tool, the Trans News Initiative, draws from data to reveal patterns and proportions in trans coverage. Read Carolina Abbott Galvão. www.cjr.org/news/visuali...
The Trans News Initiative draws from data to reveal patterns and proportions of trans coverage.
A new tool, the Trans News Initiative, draws from data to reveal patterns and proportions.
www.cjr.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A new tool, the Trans News Initiative, draws from data to reveal patterns and proportions in trans coverage. Read Carolina Abbott Galvão. www.cjr.org/news/visuali...
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“Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” Trump snapped at a female reporter on Monday when asked about the Epstein files.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
Trump and Johnson are still seething over the Epstein vote
"Quiet piggy!" is not the response of a man at peace with defeat.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” Trump snapped at a female reporter on Monday when asked about the Epstein files.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
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Over 20,000 students stayed home from school Monday in Charlotte amid ICE raids, representing 15% of enrollment
The district is nearly one-third Hispanic, per WBTV
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/n...
The district is nearly one-third Hispanic, per WBTV
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/n...
Nearly 21,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg students absent from school on Monday, officials say
Officials did not make it clear if the absences were connected to the on-going immigration operation in the city.
www.wbtv.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Over 20,000 students stayed home from school Monday in Charlotte amid ICE raids, representing 15% of enrollment
The district is nearly one-third Hispanic, per WBTV
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/n...
The district is nearly one-third Hispanic, per WBTV
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/18/n...
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Federal agents wearing tactical gear used chemical irritants on protesters at the Bro-Tex facility in St. Paul.
Video by reporter Louis Krauss, who is on the scene.
Video by reporter Louis Krauss, who is on the scene.
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Federal agents wearing tactical gear used chemical irritants on protesters at the Bro-Tex facility in St. Paul.
Video by reporter Louis Krauss, who is on the scene.
Video by reporter Louis Krauss, who is on the scene.
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this has really gotten buried, but the president called a reporter "piggy" for asking a question about Epstein files people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
this has really gotten buried, but the president called a reporter "piggy" for asking a question about Epstein files people.com/donald-trump...
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"The Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank in Washington where Summers was a senior fellow, announced on its website on Monday that he is no longer affiliated with the center." www.bbc.com/news/article...
Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein emails emerge - BBC News
The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"The Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank in Washington where Summers was a senior fellow, announced on its website on Monday that he is no longer affiliated with the center." www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We drew from this TJA analysis for our own look, just published by @assignedmedia.org, at the absence of trans perspectives in mainstream media coverage.
Visible, yet vulnerable: What journalists can learn from how we covered the attack on trans rights in Trump’s first 100 days.
One big takeaway: Based on analysis of a representative sample of articles, 70% of stories about anti-trans executive orders didn’t quote trans people.
bit.ly/TJA_visible
One big takeaway: Based on analysis of a representative sample of articles, 70% of stories about anti-trans executive orders didn’t quote trans people.
bit.ly/TJA_visible
How journalists covered the attack on trans rights in Trump's first 100 days
Trans perspectives were rarely present in articles about the consequences federal actions would have on their lives, according to an analysis conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership w...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We drew from this TJA analysis for our own look, just published by @assignedmedia.org, at the absence of trans perspectives in mainstream media coverage.
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It’s Trans Awareness Week. @transjournalists.org is working not just to raise awareness, but to equip journalists, media researchers, and the public with tools for change and accountability.
Joining our monthly supporter community helps make that work possible: donorbox.org/join-the-tja...
Joining our monthly supporter community helps make that work possible: donorbox.org/join-the-tja...
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It’s Trans Awareness Week. @transjournalists.org is working not just to raise awareness, but to equip journalists, media researchers, and the public with tools for change and accountability.
Joining our monthly supporter community helps make that work possible: donorbox.org/join-the-tja...
Joining our monthly supporter community helps make that work possible: donorbox.org/join-the-tja...
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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This is a fantastic tribute to Alice. I know she always knew death was nearby. It doesn't make her absence any less heartbreaking.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
Alice Wong, disability rights advocate and wordsmith, dies at 51
Alice Wong, a transformational leader for disability rights and justice, who founded the Disability Visibility project to magnify disabled culture, died Nov. 14.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This is a fantastic tribute to Alice. I know she always knew death was nearby. It doesn't make her absence any less heartbreaking.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
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The definition of audacity: ICE asking WA tribes to host detention centers.
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
ICE looks to WA tribes to house detained immigrants
The Nisqually Indian Tribe says it is turning down a request from ICE to house detained immigrants on tribal land.
www.seattletimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The definition of audacity: ICE asking WA tribes to host detention centers.
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
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PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS