Lisette Voytko-Best
@lisettereports.bsky.social
US journalist in the UK | alum @forbes @columbiajourn @RutgersU | @forbesunion and NJ forever
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Hi y'all, after a long hiatus I'm back on this thing.
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
Ruin a book's title by replacing one word with butthole
A Heartbreaking Butthole of Staggering Genius
A Heartbreaking Butthole of Staggering Genius
Ruin a book's title by replacing one word with butthole
Butthole Expectations
Butthole Expectations
June 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Ruin a book's title by replacing one word with butthole
A Heartbreaking Butthole of Staggering Genius
A Heartbreaking Butthole of Staggering Genius
Cannot wait to show this to my husband and be smug
Is it really worth it to shut off the AC when you leave the house? “As it turns out, the most efficient way to keep your home cool and the bills low is to leave the AC running,” our Wirecutter tester writes. https://trib.al/PXPfuwJ
June 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Cannot wait to show this to my husband and be smug
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Exeter, pursued by a bear
Wildlife park near Exeter evacuated after bears escape
Wildlife park near Exeter evacuated after bears escape
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.
www.bbc.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Exeter, pursued by a bear
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The consoler-in-chief
June 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The consoler-in-chief
So incredibly heartbreaking that another iconic musician has passed. Bowie, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Brian Wilson...a totemic era, all gone.
June 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
So incredibly heartbreaking that another iconic musician has passed. Bowie, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Brian Wilson...a totemic era, all gone.
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Per my @wired.com colleague @davidgilbert.bsky.social's reporting, we are not gonna Chat GPT or Grok our way outta this one: www.wired.com/story/grok-c...
AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse
Amid fast-moving events in Los Angeles, users are turning to chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT to find out what’s real and what’s not—and getting inaccurate information.
www.wired.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Per my @wired.com colleague @davidgilbert.bsky.social's reporting, we are not gonna Chat GPT or Grok our way outta this one: www.wired.com/story/grok-c...
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i've been trying to see what the right wing platforms (even outside of X) are showing people regarding the protests in LA and i am not sure it can be overstated just how much the AI slop is being used to reinforce the idea that downtown is a post-apocalyptic war zone
June 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
i've been trying to see what the right wing platforms (even outside of X) are showing people regarding the protests in LA and i am not sure it can be overstated just how much the AI slop is being used to reinforce the idea that downtown is a post-apocalyptic war zone
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Is it bad when the public can't tell our government security officers from criminals? It seems bad
Philly local tv station reporting that a man allegedly posed as an ICE agent in order to rob a car repair business office.
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
June 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Is it bad when the public can't tell our government security officers from criminals? It seems bad
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“the German Chancellor said: “May I remind you that we are having June 6 tomorrow. This is the D-Day anniversary.”
Trump- responds, "Not a pleasant day for you.”
Chancellor Merz - looking straight at Trump says, "This was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship."
Trump- responds, "Not a pleasant day for you.”
Chancellor Merz - looking straight at Trump says, "This was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship."
Don't Lose Sight of What Matters
It’s easy to get caught up in the bromance meltdown going on in real time on social media.
open.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
“the German Chancellor said: “May I remind you that we are having June 6 tomorrow. This is the D-Day anniversary.”
Trump- responds, "Not a pleasant day for you.”
Chancellor Merz - looking straight at Trump says, "This was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship."
Trump- responds, "Not a pleasant day for you.”
Chancellor Merz - looking straight at Trump says, "This was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship."
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Child casualties almost halved, child deaths down by 3/4…
All the other stats don’t really matter
All the other stats don’t really matter
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 6, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Child casualties almost halved, child deaths down by 3/4…
All the other stats don’t really matter
All the other stats don’t really matter
Resharing my @forbes.com story of every time Trump was publicly photographed with Epstein “madam” Ghislaine Maxwell for no reason at all! t.co/X2waQPrRua
June 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Resharing my @forbes.com story of every time Trump was publicly photographed with Epstein “madam” Ghislaine Maxwell for no reason at all! t.co/X2waQPrRua
Hi y'all, after a long hiatus I'm back on this thing.
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
May 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hi y'all, after a long hiatus I'm back on this thing.
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
Except now I live in the UK and spend a lot of time arguing with my British husband about how to pronounce 'mush.'
Looking for new journalism roles, mainly London-based. Also open to freelance! lisette.voytko@gmail.com
We’ve had two spiders today in the bedroom of the new house we bought a month ago, guess it’s time to move.
May 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We’ve had two spiders today in the bedroom of the new house we bought a month ago, guess it’s time to move.
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This is just an insane conflict-of-interest. While we're at it, let's turn some national parks into golf courses.
Trump Media is building a Bitcoin reserve.
So is the Trump White House.
Two fronts, one crypto strategy.
Here’s how Trump’s private company and public policy just aligned—
me, for @forbes.com
So is the Trump White House.
Two fronts, one crypto strategy.
Here’s how Trump’s private company and public policy just aligned—
me, for @forbes.com
Trump Media Is Raising $2.5 Billion To Build A Bitcoin Reserve
As the pro-crypto White House moves to establish a strategic bitcoin stockpile, Trump’s media company is adopting a parallel approach.
www.forbes.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This is just an insane conflict-of-interest. While we're at it, let's turn some national parks into golf courses.
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NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing Trump over his executive order to end funding for the public broadcasters www.npr.org/2025/05/27/n...
NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House
NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order seeking to ban the use of federal money for NPR and PBS.
www.npr.org
May 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing Trump over his executive order to end funding for the public broadcasters www.npr.org/2025/05/27/n...
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🚨 NEW: The Secret Service has paid Trump’s campaign entities $13M for travel.
His campaign entities then paid his own jet company $18M.
Nothing illegal here. Just taxpayer dollars and campaign contributions flowing to a company Trump completely owns.
me, for @forbes.com
His campaign entities then paid his own jet company $18M.
Nothing illegal here. Just taxpayer dollars and campaign contributions flowing to a company Trump completely owns.
me, for @forbes.com
How Trump’s Aviation Company Earned $18 Million From His Campaign Apparatus—After It Received $13 Million From The Secret Service
Unlike other presidential campaigns, Trump’s operation appears to have turned Secret Service travel into business income.
www.forbes.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨 NEW: The Secret Service has paid Trump’s campaign entities $13M for travel.
His campaign entities then paid his own jet company $18M.
Nothing illegal here. Just taxpayer dollars and campaign contributions flowing to a company Trump completely owns.
me, for @forbes.com
His campaign entities then paid his own jet company $18M.
Nothing illegal here. Just taxpayer dollars and campaign contributions flowing to a company Trump completely owns.
me, for @forbes.com
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Apologies for yelling, but—
SCOTUS COULDN’T DO ITS JOB BECAUSE TOO MANY JUSTICES HAVE BOOK DEALS WITH A PARTY IN A CASE
SCOTUS COULDN’T DO ITS JOB BECAUSE TOO MANY JUSTICES HAVE BOOK DEALS WITH A PARTY IN A CASE
Supreme Court Ethics: Ta-Nehisi Coates Case Won’t Be Heard Due To Recusals
The case involves the publisher behind many of the justices’ books.
www.forbes.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Apologies for yelling, but—
SCOTUS COULDN’T DO ITS JOB BECAUSE TOO MANY JUSTICES HAVE BOOK DEALS WITH A PARTY IN A CASE
SCOTUS COULDN’T DO ITS JOB BECAUSE TOO MANY JUSTICES HAVE BOOK DEALS WITH A PARTY IN A CASE
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survivors pay an incredibly high price to defend themselves and have their abusers brought to justice. the suffering is infinite. this is tragic, and may she rest in peace.
This is horrifying and devastating news. Virginia was hounded and harassed by tabloids, a prominent Substack writer, and lawyers who sought to undermine her allegations. Others ignored her in their jokes and conspiracies about her abusers. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide
Other Epstein victims credited Giuffre with giving them the courage to speak out.
www.nbcnews.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
survivors pay an incredibly high price to defend themselves and have their abusers brought to justice. the suffering is infinite. this is tragic, and may she rest in peace.
Spotted in Nolita: a Cybertruck with a parking ticket, naturally
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Spotted in Nolita: a Cybertruck with a parking ticket, naturally
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The Justice Dept. has authorized law enforcement officers to GO INTO PEOPLE'S HOMES WITHOUT SEARCH WARRANTS if they suspect that someone is an "alien enemy"
I talked to @usatoday.com about Attorney General Bondi's "Guidance for Implementing the Alien Enemies Act," links below
I talked to @usatoday.com about Attorney General Bondi's "Guidance for Implementing the Alien Enemies Act," links below
April 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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NYT: One estimate finds that DOGE’s “firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers” will actually COST taxpayers “upward of $135 billion this fiscal year.”
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
NYT: One estimate finds that DOGE’s “firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers” will actually COST taxpayers “upward of $135 billion this fiscal year.”
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
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Sounds like it’s a mistake to leave public goods in the hands of billionaires who can decide at any moment they’re bored and don’t want to support them anymore bsky.app/profile/clar...
“‘Mommy, the guy who’s been giving money to our school doesn’t want to give it to us anymore,’” he told her.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They’re Closing.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Sounds like it’s a mistake to leave public goods in the hands of billionaires who can decide at any moment they’re bored and don’t want to support them anymore bsky.app/profile/clar...
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Breaking news: The United States faces millions of measles cases over the next 25 years if vaccination rates for the disease drop 10 percent, according to new research published Thursday.
Millions of U.S. measles cases forecast over 25 years if shots decline
Measles, once virtually wiped out in the United States, could become commonplace again if declining vaccination rates continue, a new model shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Breaking news: The United States faces millions of measles cases over the next 25 years if vaccination rates for the disease drop 10 percent, according to new research published Thursday.
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The free speech website where the owner (who believes in free speech) will throttle your access if you criticize him - even if you support all the far-right conspiracy theories and bigotry he supports. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
They Criticized Musk on X. Then Their Reach Collapsed. (Gift Article)
Three users who disagreed with the site’s owner saw views for their posts plummet.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The free speech website where the owner (who believes in free speech) will throttle your access if you criticize him - even if you support all the far-right conspiracy theories and bigotry he supports. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Billionaire Elon Musk said he will step back from the U.S. DOGE Service next month and focus on Tesla, his reeling electric vehicle company, which on Tuesday reported a stunning 71 percent plunge in profits compared with the first quarter of 2024.
Musk says he will step back from DOGE, refocus on Tesla after earnings plunge
Tesla announced quarterly earnings down 71 percent from a year earlier, amid tariff threats and protests over CEO Elon Musk’s role in pushing government cuts.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Billionaire Elon Musk said he will step back from the U.S. DOGE Service next month and focus on Tesla, his reeling electric vehicle company, which on Tuesday reported a stunning 71 percent plunge in profits compared with the first quarter of 2024.