Lisa Gartner
@lisagartner.bsky.social
I'm an editor on The Washington Post's investigations team https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lisa-gartner/
After bird flu exploded and drove up egg prices, USDA refused to investigate if it was airborne, despite the urging of industry leaders.
So @natlash.bsky.social investigated. He analyzed the virus’s genetics, and what he found is urgent — yes, bird flu is back www.propublica.org/article/bird...
So @natlash.bsky.social investigated. He analyzed the virus’s genetics, and what he found is urgent — yes, bird flu is back www.propublica.org/article/bird...
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
After bird flu exploded and drove up egg prices, USDA refused to investigate if it was airborne, despite the urging of industry leaders.
So @natlash.bsky.social investigated. He analyzed the virus’s genetics, and what he found is urgent — yes, bird flu is back www.propublica.org/article/bird...
So @natlash.bsky.social investigated. He analyzed the virus’s genetics, and what he found is urgent — yes, bird flu is back www.propublica.org/article/bird...
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NEW: We traced out a devastating outbreak of bird flu to its source: an egg farm in Ohio. Where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Within weeks, the farms downwind were about 20 times as likely to see outbreaks as those that weren’t.
Within weeks, the farms downwind were about 20 times as likely to see outbreaks as those that weren’t.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: We traced out a devastating outbreak of bird flu to its source: an egg farm in Ohio. Where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Within weeks, the farms downwind were about 20 times as likely to see outbreaks as those that weren’t.
Within weeks, the farms downwind were about 20 times as likely to see outbreaks as those that weren’t.
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The families of five girls and two counselors killed in the floods at Camp Mystic are suing the Texas camp and its managers, alleging they wasted time as the storm approached and dangerously directed campers to remain in cabins as floodwaters came in.
Families of Camp Mystic flood victims sue owners, claiming negligence
The lawsuit alleges the camp and its owners deliberately chose not to make evacuation plans despite the facility’s location in an area known to flood.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The families of five girls and two counselors killed in the floods at Camp Mystic are suing the Texas camp and its managers, alleging they wasted time as the storm approached and dangerously directed campers to remain in cabins as floodwaters came in.
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The policy says reporters cannot obtain or solicit any information the Defense Department does not explicitly authorize.
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
October 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The policy says reporters cannot obtain or solicit any information the Defense Department does not explicitly authorize.
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
https://wapo.st/3KOrokC
Beyond thrilled to share that @rwoolington.bsky.social is joining The Washington Post's investigations team www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2025/08/1...
Rebecca Woolington Named Deputy Editor of the Long-term Investigations Team
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August 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Beyond thrilled to share that @rwoolington.bsky.social is joining The Washington Post's investigations team www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2025/08/1...
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We took our lunch outside today to demand:
✅ Just Cause that covers everyone
✅ A fair, transparent discipline process
✅ No loopholes for @propublica.org management
We’re united for a contract that protects us all.
✅ Just Cause that covers everyone
✅ A fair, transparent discipline process
✅ No loopholes for @propublica.org management
We’re united for a contract that protects us all.
August 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We took our lunch outside today to demand:
✅ Just Cause that covers everyone
✅ A fair, transparent discipline process
✅ No loopholes for @propublica.org management
We’re united for a contract that protects us all.
✅ Just Cause that covers everyone
✅ A fair, transparent discipline process
✅ No loopholes for @propublica.org management
We’re united for a contract that protects us all.
Our I-team partnered with several desks across the @washingtonpost.com newsroom to tell this important story www.washingtonpost.com/nation/inter...
Camp Mystic’s leader got a ‘life threatening’ flood alert. They evacuated an hour later.
More than an hour passed between Camp Mystic receiving a severe flood warning and a decision to evacuate young campers asleep in cabins by the Guadalupe River.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our I-team partnered with several desks across the @washingtonpost.com newsroom to tell this important story www.washingtonpost.com/nation/inter...
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Even in Idaho, there is quite a turnout for the No Kings protests. Here is a pic via the Idaho Statesman.
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June 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Even in Idaho, there is quite a turnout for the No Kings protests. Here is a pic via the Idaho Statesman.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...
www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...
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My former @washingtonpost.com colleagues are 🔥🔥🔥. Their coverage of the Trump administration continues to be essential reading. In awe of their hustle every damn day.
Here’s how Trump + Musk’s billionaire bromance spectacularly imploded and collapsed into mutual public trolling.
Here’s how Trump + Musk’s billionaire bromance spectacularly imploded and collapsed into mutual public trolling.
The epic breakup of Trump and Musk’s White House bromance
The Trump-Musk alliance collapses into mutual threats and recriminations.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
My former @washingtonpost.com colleagues are 🔥🔥🔥. Their coverage of the Trump administration continues to be essential reading. In awe of their hustle every damn day.
Here’s how Trump + Musk’s billionaire bromance spectacularly imploded and collapsed into mutual public trolling.
Here’s how Trump + Musk’s billionaire bromance spectacularly imploded and collapsed into mutual public trolling.
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New: They stormed the Capitol. Now they’re selling merch.
Pardoned by President Trump, many Jan. 6 rioters are now working to capitalize on the attention through podcasts, speaking tours and new lives as online influencers
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Pardoned by President Trump, many Jan. 6 rioters are now working to capitalize on the attention through podcasts, speaking tours and new lives as online influencers
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... @byelliesilverman.bsky.social
They stormed the Capitol. Now they’re selling merch.
Jan. 6 rioters seek to build platforms after receiving pardons from President Donald Trump.
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May 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New: They stormed the Capitol. Now they’re selling merch.
Pardoned by President Trump, many Jan. 6 rioters are now working to capitalize on the attention through podcasts, speaking tours and new lives as online influencers
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... @byelliesilverman.bsky.social
Pardoned by President Trump, many Jan. 6 rioters are now working to capitalize on the attention through podcasts, speaking tours and new lives as online influencers
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... @byelliesilverman.bsky.social
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The value of local journalism: Last year, a plan was afoot to build golf courses and pickleball courts in state parks. Florida residents loudly objected -- as they had a decade ago when a similar proposal was rejected. It was reporting from the @tampabaytimes.bsky.social that exposed the plan. (1/2)
May 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The value of local journalism: Last year, a plan was afoot to build golf courses and pickleball courts in state parks. Florida residents loudly objected -- as they had a decade ago when a similar proposal was rejected. It was reporting from the @tampabaytimes.bsky.social that exposed the plan. (1/2)
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As good a time as any to remind folks that the wonderful @newsobserver.com team is hiring an investigative reporter. Come work with us!
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May 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
As good a time as any to remind folks that the wonderful @newsobserver.com team is hiring an investigative reporter. Come work with us!
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The Washington Post wins two Pulitzer Prizes in breaking news reporting and illustrated reporting and commentary.
Post reporters were also finalists in three categories, including national and international reporting as well as commentary. wapo.st/4mkkGkT
Post reporters were also finalists in three categories, including national and international reporting as well as commentary. wapo.st/4mkkGkT
May 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Washington Post wins two Pulitzer Prizes in breaking news reporting and illustrated reporting and commentary.
Post reporters were also finalists in three categories, including national and international reporting as well as commentary. wapo.st/4mkkGkT
Post reporters were also finalists in three categories, including national and international reporting as well as commentary. wapo.st/4mkkGkT
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Deeply grateful for the recognition from the @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social for @jennifergollan.bsky.social's and my investigation into deadly, reckless police pursuits. And especially grateful to the families who shared their stories w/ us.
May 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Deeply grateful for the recognition from the @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social for @jennifergollan.bsky.social's and my investigation into deadly, reckless police pursuits. And especially grateful to the families who shared their stories w/ us.
Just the San Francisco Chronicle casually being a finalist for the NATIONAL REPORTING PULITZER (so proud of @jennifergollan.bsky.social and @susien.bsky.social! Thank you @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social!) pulitzer.org/finalists/22...
May 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Just the San Francisco Chronicle casually being a finalist for the NATIONAL REPORTING PULITZER (so proud of @jennifergollan.bsky.social and @susien.bsky.social! Thank you @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social!) pulitzer.org/finalists/22...
Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving to impose minimum staffing requirements in California’s psychiatric hospitals in response to a @sfchronicle.com investigation that spotlighted rampant abuse and neglect in for-profit facilities #localmatters
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Newsom moves to set emergency staffing rules in psychiatric hospitals following Chronicle investigation
If enacted, the regulations would create minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in the locked facilities that treat patients in emotional crisis.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving to impose minimum staffing requirements in California’s psychiatric hospitals in response to a @sfchronicle.com investigation that spotlighted rampant abuse and neglect in for-profit facilities #localmatters
www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Incredible recognition for terrific people ( @susien.bsky.social! @jennifergollan.bsky.social!) who worked their asses off to reveal how police pursuits across the country are deadly and unregulated. Thank you @sidneyhillman.bsky.social! www.hillmanfoundation.org/hillman-priz...
Fast and Fatal
In the movies, a police car careens through crowded city streets and mangled vehicles pile up, but the collateral damage is almost never mentioned. In real life, those chases have fatal consequences. ...
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April 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Incredible recognition for terrific people ( @susien.bsky.social! @jennifergollan.bsky.social!) who worked their asses off to reveal how police pursuits across the country are deadly and unregulated. Thank you @sidneyhillman.bsky.social! www.hillmanfoundation.org/hillman-priz...
Congrats to all the winners of the IRE Awards, especially my old crew at @sfchronicle.com — four wins in three years — absolutely bonkers! www.ire.org/announcing-t...
2024 IRE Award winners & finalists
Awards will be presented at the 2025 IRE Conference.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Congrats to all the winners of the IRE Awards, especially my old crew at @sfchronicle.com — four wins in three years — absolutely bonkers! www.ire.org/announcing-t...
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Congratulations to Katey Rusch and Casey Smith for winning the 2025 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Right to Remain Secret" @sfchronicle.com @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Investigative Reporting Program - www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
This is the secret system that covers up police misconduct — and ensures problem officers can get hired again
Behind locked drawers, in police departments all over California, sit documents no one is supposed to see. Known as clean-record agreements, they conceal officers' misconduct, helping them land new jo...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations to Katey Rusch and Casey Smith for winning the 2025 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting for "Right to Remain Secret" @sfchronicle.com @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Investigative Reporting Program - www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
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As Joaquin Palomino and Cynthis Dizikes dug into horrors at for-profit psych hospitals, Santa Rosa Behavioral stood out for its willful refusal to fix failures - and California health regulators' refusal to intervene. (Gift link)
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
This Bay Area psychiatric hospital is plagued by Violence and neglect. California has chosen not to interfere
Violence and neglect plague the Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. The California Department of Public Health has chosen not to meaningfully intervene.
www.sfchronicle.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As Joaquin Palomino and Cynthis Dizikes dug into horrors at for-profit psych hospitals, Santa Rosa Behavioral stood out for its willful refusal to fix failures - and California health regulators' refusal to intervene. (Gift link)
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
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A middle school teacher in Idaho has been ordered to remove this "EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE" poster from their classroom.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
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March 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A middle school teacher in Idaho has been ordered to remove this "EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE" poster from their classroom.
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
Don't miss the latest from @sfchronicle.com on California's for-profit psychiatric hospitals. Where Gov. Newsom has promised a national model for mental health, patients at Santa Rosa Behavioral Health are finding violence, abuse and other dangers. 🎁 link: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
This Bay Area psychiatric hospital is plagued by Violence and neglect. California has chosen not to interfere
Violence and neglect plague the Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. The California Department of Public Health has chosen not to meaningfully intervene.
www.sfchronicle.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Don't miss the latest from @sfchronicle.com on California's for-profit psychiatric hospitals. Where Gov. Newsom has promised a national model for mental health, patients at Santa Rosa Behavioral Health are finding violence, abuse and other dangers. 🎁 link: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
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Excited to listen to Cythia Dizikes and Joaquin Palomino of @sfchronicle.com discuss their investigation into for-profit hospitals on KQED's Forum this morning. A vital series and going to be a very interesting discussion.
www.kqed.org/forum/201010...
www.kqed.org/forum/201010...
Chronicle Investigation Tracks Abuses, Understaffing at CA For-Profit Psychiatric Hospitals | KQED
We’ll learn more from the reporters behind the investigative series “Failed to Death.”
www.kqed.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Excited to listen to Cythia Dizikes and Joaquin Palomino of @sfchronicle.com discuss their investigation into for-profit hospitals on KQED's Forum this morning. A vital series and going to be a very interesting discussion.
www.kqed.org/forum/201010...
www.kqed.org/forum/201010...
We're hiring! Come work with the @washingtonpost.com's long-term investigations team, where our mission is to do the most ambitious journalism in the country. We're seeking a deputy editor washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/washingtonpo...
Deputy Long-Term Investigations Editor
Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links...
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March 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We're hiring! Come work with the @washingtonpost.com's long-term investigations team, where our mission is to do the most ambitious journalism in the country. We're seeking a deputy editor washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/washingtonpo...