Lakeidra Chavis
@lakeidra.bsky.social
Journalist @themarshallproject.org | 🕵🏽 Currently investigating police sexual abuse and misconduct against youth | 👩🏽💻 What should I cover next? Send me your thoughts
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Today, we sent a letter to @themarshallproject.org leadership expressing concern about their denial of bargaining obligations. Management has repeatedly denied members Weingarten rights, engaged in an illegal layoff, and more — we need your help to demand that management bargain in good faith.
August 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today, we sent a letter to @themarshallproject.org leadership expressing concern about their denial of bargaining obligations. Management has repeatedly denied members Weingarten rights, engaged in an illegal layoff, and more — we need your help to demand that management bargain in good faith.
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"Sinners" has made $161 million at the box office, but residents of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where the film is based, are unable to see it because there are no open theaters in town. The Mississippi Delta town launched a petition in hopes of hosting a screening. capitalbnews.org/clarksdale-r...
‘Sinners’ Is Set in Clarksdale, Where There’s No Theater. Locals Are Asking for a Screening.
The Mississippi Delta town launched a petition in hopes of bringing director Ryan Coogler and his team to the community that helped inspire the hit film.
capitalbnews.org
April 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"Sinners" has made $161 million at the box office, but residents of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where the film is based, are unable to see it because there are no open theaters in town. The Mississippi Delta town launched a petition in hopes of hosting a screening. capitalbnews.org/clarksdale-r...
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April Barber Scales was 15 when she was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. She received clemency in 2022, and was released after 31 years in prison. “More women serving long sentences should have the opportunity for freedom,” she said.
boltsmag.org/north-c...
boltsmag.org/north-c...
In North Carolina, Juvenile Lifers See a Pathway to Freedom
After the state’s previous governor granted clemency to people sentenced to life in prison as minors, others with juvenile life sentences are hoping the new administration also believes in second chances.
boltsmag.org
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
April Barber Scales was 15 when she was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. She received clemency in 2022, and was released after 31 years in prison. “More women serving long sentences should have the opportunity for freedom,” she said.
boltsmag.org/north-c...
boltsmag.org/north-c...
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Breaking News: Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in some online advertising technology, a federal judge ruled.
Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says
The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Breaking News: Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in some online advertising technology, a federal judge ruled.
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The mother of an 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed while protecting her has filed a lawsuit claiming the state ignored the danger posed by her ex-boyfriend, who is charged in the attack and was released from prison a day before it.
Mother of 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed while protecting her in Edgewater home files lawsuit
Laterria Smith claims the state ignored the danger posed by her ex-boyfriend, who is charged in the 2024 attack, and released from prison a day before it.
buff.ly
March 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The mother of an 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed while protecting her has filed a lawsuit claiming the state ignored the danger posed by her ex-boyfriend, who is charged in the attack and was released from prison a day before it.
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Cook County’s conviction integrity unit has been celebrated for exonerating more people than any comparable unit nationwide. But an Injustice Watch investigation found 21 people who were denied relief by the group before flawed evidence later led to their exonerations.
Cook County’s conviction integrity unit repeatedly denied freedom to prisoners who were later cleared
Still in prison after 18 years despite the flimsy evidence of his guilt, Kevin Jackson tore open the letter from the Cook County conviction integrity unit
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cook County’s conviction integrity unit has been celebrated for exonerating more people than any comparable unit nationwide. But an Injustice Watch investigation found 21 people who were denied relief by the group before flawed evidence later led to their exonerations.
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I don't know how to say this beyond standing up to authority is a muscle and some of you have never exercised it
February 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I don't know how to say this beyond standing up to authority is a muscle and some of you have never exercised it
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oh this is a great tragedy. the website to search the ncjrs.gov. abstracts database now redirects to a takedown message. seems like old docs are still online (if you have a direct address), but not searchable.
February 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
oh this is a great tragedy. the website to search the ncjrs.gov. abstracts database now redirects to a takedown message. seems like old docs are still online (if you have a direct address), but not searchable.
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Are you a BOP employee? I'd like to hear from you about current issues inside the agency. I can be reached at signal below (which is more secure for privacy) Do not write me from work devices or emails/phone numbers.
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
February 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Are you a BOP employee? I'd like to hear from you about current issues inside the agency. I can be reached at signal below (which is more secure for privacy) Do not write me from work devices or emails/phone numbers.
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
More info about signal here, if you are unfamiliar: signal.org
My contact:
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People! I'll be talking about FCC chief's investigation into PBS & NPR - and how it ties in to push to cut all federal funds for public broadcasting
Tune in at 5.44/7.44p tonight on All Things Considered
My earlier story:
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
Tune in at 5.44/7.44p tonight on All Things Considered
My earlier story:
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
People! I'll be talking about FCC chief's investigation into PBS & NPR - and how it ties in to push to cut all federal funds for public broadcasting
Tune in at 5.44/7.44p tonight on All Things Considered
My earlier story:
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
Tune in at 5.44/7.44p tonight on All Things Considered
My earlier story:
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
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Illinois, largely considered a midwest safe haven for abortion, is losing clinics: "The affiliate said the influx of patients traveling to the state post-Dobbs and more patients needing financial assistance contributed to the decision."
NEW: Planned Parenthood of Illinois is shuttering four clinics that provided abortion pills amid a “financial shortfall” stemming from rising costs of care and an influx of patients who need assistance.
The affiliate's president and CEO stepped down on January 8.
www.jezebel.com/planned-pare...
The affiliate's president and CEO stepped down on January 8.
www.jezebel.com/planned-pare...
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Will Close 4 Clinics That Offered Medication Abortion
The affiliate said the influx of patients traveling to the state post-Dobbs and more patients needing financial assistance contributed to the decision.
www.jezebel.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Illinois, largely considered a midwest safe haven for abortion, is losing clinics: "The affiliate said the influx of patients traveling to the state post-Dobbs and more patients needing financial assistance contributed to the decision."
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NEW: My colleagues & I analyzed nearly 1.3k hours of footage (>2k videos) from nine wildly popular podcasters and streamers on YouTube to understand how they helped lift Trump to power. Now that he's back in office, the broadcasters are well-positioned to help build support for his political agenda.
How Popular YouTubers Pushed Young Male Voters Toward Trump
How podcasters like Joe Rogan and Logan Paul turned young men, a once apolitical demographic, into a massively powerful voting bloc
www.bloomberg.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: My colleagues & I analyzed nearly 1.3k hours of footage (>2k videos) from nine wildly popular podcasters and streamers on YouTube to understand how they helped lift Trump to power. Now that he's back in office, the broadcasters are well-positioned to help build support for his political agenda.
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this isn't quite right...cuts are impacting every part of the organization except the BEZ newsroom. So business side and Sun-Times newsroom will be offered buyouts.
Chicago Public Media offers Sun-Times and WBEZ staff buyouts: Cuts will be within the business staff, not editorial, and it follows dire warning about the future of Chicago Reader
www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-me... via @crainschicago
www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-me... via @crainschicago
Chicago Public Media offers Sun-Times and WBEZ staff buyouts
The buyouts are the latest cost-cutting measures since Chicago Public Media brought the Sun-Times newspaper under its nonprofit umbrella with public radio station WBEZ three years ago.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
this isn't quite right...cuts are impacting every part of the organization except the BEZ newsroom. So business side and Sun-Times newsroom will be offered buyouts.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois will be closing four health centers, including one in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, due to a financial shortfall and an “uncertain patient care landscape” under the Donald Trump administration, the reproductive health care provider announced.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Closing 4 Health Centers, Including Englewood Location, Amid Financial Shortfall
In an effort to minimize patient disruptions, Planned Parenthood of Illinois leaders said they plan to expand patient care at other locations as needed and through the PPDirect app.
news.wttw.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Planned Parenthood of Illinois will be closing four health centers, including one in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, due to a financial shortfall and an “uncertain patient care landscape” under the Donald Trump administration, the reproductive health care provider announced.
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this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?
For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.
www.wsj.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
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NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
January 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
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illinois is set to get $1.3 billion in overdose prevention money from lawsuits settled w/ pharmacies + drugmakers.
how does the state decide where it gets spent? and who makes the decisions?
community orgs + lawmakers want to know—but the state’s not answering them or @katieprout.bsky.social.
how does the state decide where it gets spent? and who makes the decisions?
community orgs + lawmakers want to know—but the state’s not answering them or @katieprout.bsky.social.
Illinois's convoluted process for allocating opioid settlement funds - Chicago Reader
Questions about who reviews applications for opioid settlement money remain unanswered by the state.
chicagoreader.com
December 4, 2024 at 10:15 PM
illinois is set to get $1.3 billion in overdose prevention money from lawsuits settled w/ pharmacies + drugmakers.
how does the state decide where it gets spent? and who makes the decisions?
community orgs + lawmakers want to know—but the state’s not answering them or @katieprout.bsky.social.
how does the state decide where it gets spent? and who makes the decisions?
community orgs + lawmakers want to know—but the state’s not answering them or @katieprout.bsky.social.
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An ex-Kansas detective accused of sexually assaulting Black women is dead — his trial was set to begin Monday.
Ex-Detective Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Black Women Found Dead Ahead Of Trial
Roger Golubski, who allegedly threatened to jail women's relatives if they turned down his demands for sexual favors, was set to go on trial on Monday.
www.huffpost.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:49 PM
An ex-Kansas detective accused of sexually assaulting Black women is dead — his trial was set to begin Monday.
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Quote is from 100 shooting review. Asked “when someone is arrested for gun possession how will we know who’s a future shooter?” — this was part of response.
Also analyzed what % of people arrested for gun possession are not later arrested for a shooting (apdx 15)
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
Also analyzed what % of people arrested for gun possession are not later arrested for a shooting (apdx 15)
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
December 1, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Quote is from 100 shooting review. Asked “when someone is arrested for gun possession how will we know who’s a future shooter?” — this was part of response.
Also analyzed what % of people arrested for gun possession are not later arrested for a shooting (apdx 15)
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
Also analyzed what % of people arrested for gun possession are not later arrested for a shooting (apdx 15)
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
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Many players in public safety tech sales are selling vapor. And some of them are unscrupulous about their sales practices. While details about Evolv are not publicly known, this doesn’t look good. Plus they have yet to pick out a single gun in the NYC subway.
www.nbcchicago.com/investigatio...
www.nbcchicago.com/investigatio...
Weapons scanner CFO, 4 others ‘terminated or resigned’ amid misconduct investigation
The company first announced late last month that an internal committee had begun investigating the company’s sales practices and discovered that “certain sales… were subject to extra-contractual terms...
www.nbcchicago.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Many players in public safety tech sales are selling vapor. And some of them are unscrupulous about their sales practices. While details about Evolv are not publicly known, this doesn’t look good. Plus they have yet to pick out a single gun in the NYC subway.
www.nbcchicago.com/investigatio...
www.nbcchicago.com/investigatio...
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New from me: As they prepare to cut trillions in government services, Trump + team are planning to test a radical legal theory which claims the president can unilaterally choke off funding from programs he opposes. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
How Trump Plans to Seize the Power of the Purse From Congress
The second-term president likely will seek to cut off spending that lawmakers have already appropriated, setting off a constitutional struggle within the branches. If successful, he could wield the po...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
New from me: As they prepare to cut trillions in government services, Trump + team are planning to test a radical legal theory which claims the president can unilaterally choke off funding from programs he opposes. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will ask the Chicago City Council to restore 162 now-vacant positions to Chicago Police charged with implementing the consent decree after AG Kwame Raoul and the monitoring team warned the cuts would make it impossible for the city to comply with the requirements.
Under Fire, Mayor Brandon Johnson Reverses Deep Cuts to Police Reform Push and Restores 162 Now-Vacant Positions
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will ask the Chicago City Council to restore 162 now-vacant positions to the Chicago Police Department charged with implementing the court order known as the consent decr...
news.wttw.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will ask the Chicago City Council to restore 162 now-vacant positions to Chicago Police charged with implementing the consent decree after AG Kwame Raoul and the monitoring team warned the cuts would make it impossible for the city to comply with the requirements.
I wrote about the "progressive prosecutor" movement and how it's going. As you might've guessed, it's had its ups and downs
How progressive prosecutors became scapegoats.
Some believe progressive prosecutors have had their moment, but others argue that view misinterprets what’s happening across the country.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I wrote about the "progressive prosecutor" movement and how it's going. As you might've guessed, it's had its ups and downs
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NEW: Porsha Ngumezi is the fifth case we've reported on in which a woman died after not receiving a D&C or its second-trimester equivalent in time, or at all.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.
Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Porsha Ngumezi is the fifth case we've reported on in which a woman died after not receiving a D&C or its second-trimester equivalent in time, or at all.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
Her case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
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My god.
Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport
Ryan Kobayashi, who flew to Los Angeles looking for his daughter, Hannah, after she was reported missing, 'tragically took his own life,' according to his family.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:38 PM
My god.
Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport:
www.latimes.com/california/s...