Chrissy Packtor
@chrissypacktor.bsky.social
West Virginian. Bookworm. Em dash enthusiast.
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Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published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
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
February 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published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
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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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...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
Adam McKay is going to make a Vice-style movie about Elon, isn’t he?
February 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Adam McKay is going to make a Vice-style movie about Elon, isn’t he?
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New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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.
Just in >> WV Senate Health Committee today advanced a bill that would ban medical care for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The legislation would nearly close the state’s narrow exemption in its gender affirming care ban for minors.
Story coming soon.
Story coming soon.
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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.
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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.
'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.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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.
“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...
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.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“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.
Breaking News: The NCAA followed President Trump’s executive order and prohibited transgender athletes from women’s sports.
NCAA Bars Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports After Trump Order
The decision, effective immediately, came a day after President Trump signed an order barring transgender girls and women from playing in women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
All of this to prevent TEN out of HALF A MILLION collegiate athletes from playing sports. We live in a pathetic country.
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Cecile Richards, former head of Planned Parenthood and feminist activist, has died 19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...
Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died
Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67.
19thnews.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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.
A movie I saw in theaters because a friend wanted to and I knew nothing about it.
Call Me By Your Name was released in theaters on this day in 2018 📚
January 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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.
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.
January 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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
January 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My 2024 in film
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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.
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.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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.
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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
'God told me to kill’
https://buff.ly/4gwpJdU
December 12, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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
'God told me to kill’
https://buff.ly/4gwpJdU
“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/...
Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide (Gift Article)
For women under 25, getting pregnant more than doubles their risk of homicide.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:06 PM
“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/...
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GIRLS GONE WILD: THE UNTOLD STORY, now streaming on Peacock www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/...
December 3, 2024 at 1:23 PM
GIRLS GONE WILD: THE UNTOLD STORY, now streaming on Peacock www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/...
Nothing shocking at all in my 2024 Spotify Wrapped.
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Nothing shocking at all in my 2024 Spotify Wrapped.
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.
November 29, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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.
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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.
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.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:01 AM
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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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.
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.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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. 🍸
November 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Took a craft cocktail making class yesterday, and it was the perfect way to spend a snowy evening. 🍸
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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
November 15, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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