Jessica Washington
@jesswash.bsky.social
Politics Reporter for @theintercept.com
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It’s all transparently bullshit and immune to rationality, but if struggling to stabilize half a burning boat to avoid drowning is “getting back in the fight,” what they’re really saying is there’s nothing the survivors could have done to avoid being killed. And that definitely isn’t the law.
there is no more shared reality. www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/p...
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It’s all transparently bullshit and immune to rationality, but if struggling to stabilize half a burning boat to avoid drowning is “getting back in the fight,” what they’re really saying is there’s nothing the survivors could have done to avoid being killed. And that definitely isn’t the law.
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"You can’t discredit community media the way you can discredit CNN," @seth-stern.bsky.social told @blockclubchi.bsky.social.
"People know their local reporters. They see them on the street. They rely on them. That makes it harder for the administration to control the narrative."
"People know their local reporters. They see them on the street. They rely on them. That makes it harder for the administration to control the narrative."
How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their ‘War’ On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly'
Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"You can’t discredit community media the way you can discredit CNN," @seth-stern.bsky.social told @blockclubchi.bsky.social.
"People know their local reporters. They see them on the street. They rely on them. That makes it harder for the administration to control the narrative."
"People know their local reporters. They see them on the street. They rely on them. That makes it harder for the administration to control the narrative."
This headline is such a wild way to frame the complete dismantling of the health science infrastructure for vibes-based reasons.
A New York Times examination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure as health secretary shows how he has laid the groundwork to overhaul American vaccine policy, walled himself off from government scientists and elevated longtime allies to help carry out his agenda. trib.al/3MsBal8
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This headline is such a wild way to frame the complete dismantling of the health science infrastructure for vibes-based reasons.
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I’ve sometimes fallen into the trap of thinking that complementing a creative person for their work is less sophisticated or desired than discussion or debate about it but very often the best thing you can say to them is hell yeah and that doesn’t make you dumb it just makes you nice
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I’ve sometimes fallen into the trap of thinking that complementing a creative person for their work is less sophisticated or desired than discussion or debate about it but very often the best thing you can say to them is hell yeah and that doesn’t make you dumb it just makes you nice
I'm looking to speak with teachers, principals and other school administrators across the country about the impact of ICE on their students for an
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December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm looking to speak with teachers, principals and other school administrators across the country about the impact of ICE on their students for an
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story.
My email is [email protected]
@theintercept
story.
My email is [email protected]
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One of the biggest impacts I’ve seen from the unproven idea that people are wrongfully using disability accommodations is that people stop trusting people with disabilities and in fact further restrict, remove, and demonize accommodations for people with disabilities in general
December 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
One of the biggest impacts I’ve seen from the unproven idea that people are wrongfully using disability accommodations is that people stop trusting people with disabilities and in fact further restrict, remove, and demonize accommodations for people with disabilities in general
The way Dems keep allowing Republicans to agenda-set on immigration is fascinating.
Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The way Dems keep allowing Republicans to agenda-set on immigration is fascinating.
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NEW: You've read a lot about immigrants kidnapped, forcibly detained, and held in ICE facilities -- what about the immigrants *trying* to leave the country? Turns out its wildly difficult for them too.
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The Trump Administration Wants Immigrants to Self-Deport. It’s a Shit Show
The Trump administration has been virtually begging immigrants in the US to self-deport, even offering money. But some immigrants say it’s been nearly impossible.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NEW: You've read a lot about immigrants kidnapped, forcibly detained, and held in ICE facilities -- what about the immigrants *trying* to leave the country? Turns out its wildly difficult for them too.
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The people who are trying to destroy universities when it comes to inclusion around race and gender are also opposed to inclusion around disability. This bullshit gives them cover. Once again, legacy media laundering far right complaints because it makes elites feel smug.
The administration is extorting universities for billions of dollars and attempting to destroy free speech, academic freedom, and independent thought but the Atlantic talked to a few professors at elite universities who think the problem is that some students need a little extra time on exams
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The people who are trying to destroy universities when it comes to inclusion around race and gender are also opposed to inclusion around disability. This bullshit gives them cover. Once again, legacy media laundering far right complaints because it makes elites feel smug.
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The final episode of Collateral Damage, my podcast with The Intercept, is up this morning. It looks at the 1992 raid that killed Donald Scott, an eccentric millionaire who long feared that the government wanted to seize his home and property.
He was right.
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He was right.
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Ep. 8 Legalized Takings: The Land Grab That Killed Donald Scott
Podcast Episode · Collateral Damage from The Intercept · S1 E8 · 1h 1m
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December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The final episode of Collateral Damage, my podcast with The Intercept, is up this morning. It looks at the 1992 raid that killed Donald Scott, an eccentric millionaire who long feared that the government wanted to seize his home and property.
He was right.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
He was right.
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ICE is horrific...and also an extension of how policing has always worked, not a radical break from it.
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
ICE is horrific...and also an extension of how policing has always worked, not a radical break from it.
The parallels between the everyone is faking ADHD moral panic, and the kids "are becoming trans to be cool" moral panic are enormous.
Very similar to the trans-kids panic, where the prestige media narrative is that it's far too easy but you talk to any trans person, expert or parent and it's obvious that it's way too hard.
Once again, no one making these claims seems to understand the enormous hurdles in the way of getting a kid the help they need - in this case - I dare anyone suggesting this to go through an IEP process.
December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The parallels between the everyone is faking ADHD moral panic, and the kids "are becoming trans to be cool" moral panic are enormous.
Please, please, please link to the lawsuits you're citing. I cannot spend all of my time playing the riddle game with court listener.
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Please, please, please link to the lawsuits you're citing. I cannot spend all of my time playing the riddle game with court listener.
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This is what frustrates me so much about these articles: Propagating the narrative that large numbers of kids are faking disabilities is just going to result in a world where disabled people are *even more* scrutinized when they ask for accommodations!
My kids go to a "rich" public school. My daughter is 7 and cannot read; she is a sweet, caring, intelligent child, but if you spend a moment with her it is clear that she has ADHD an order of magnitude more serious than what you think of when you hear "ADHD." Anybody questioning her IEP can fuck off
"Rich kids are gaming disability accommodations to gain an unfair advantage" is actually very different from "America has an extra-time-on-tests problem" — and the author hasn't proved that either! Rich kids might just be more likely to be diagnosed.
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is what frustrates me so much about these articles: Propagating the narrative that large numbers of kids are faking disabilities is just going to result in a world where disabled people are *even more* scrutinized when they ask for accommodations!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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New from me @theintercept.com: the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s legacy will always be that of a tool of Israeli occupation and genocide, instrumental in the killings of 1000s of Palestinians and worsening a manufactured famine. Not whatever “success” GHF claims.
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Calls It Quits After Thousands Die Seeking Its Aid
The aid group GHF oversaw relief in Gaza during a period defined by the killings of Palestinians seeking food during famine.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
New from me @theintercept.com: the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s legacy will always be that of a tool of Israeli occupation and genocide, instrumental in the killings of 1000s of Palestinians and worsening a manufactured famine. Not whatever “success” GHF claims.
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Amazing to learn that Isaac Chotiner can apparently just come for you in your replies. Like suddenly realizing you're swimming in open ocean
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Amazing to learn that Isaac Chotiner can apparently just come for you in your replies. Like suddenly realizing you're swimming in open ocean
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I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
I love a FOIA request as much as the next reporter, but there's nothing quite so satisfying as just asking for information and getting everything you wanted.
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I love a FOIA request as much as the next reporter, but there's nothing quite so satisfying as just asking for information and getting everything you wanted.
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Listen to our episode of the Briefing with @katmabu.bsky.social:
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Listen to our episode of the Briefing with @katmabu.bsky.social:
“The pitch they made, it made sense. Everyone knew it was going to be painful, but it was important … and they just wasted it all."
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SNAP Recipients Crushed by Democrats Caving on Shutdown: “They Just Wasted It All”
People on food stamps said they were willing to sacrifice to protect health care benefits. They’re furious that the Democrats gave up.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“The pitch they made, it made sense. Everyone knew it was going to be painful, but it was important … and they just wasted it all."
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Still looking to speak with SNAP recipients! 🚨
I'm looking to speak with SNAP recipients about their reaction to the shutdown deal for @theintercept.com, if you're interested my email is [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Still looking to speak with SNAP recipients! 🚨
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my first story @theintercept.com: organizers with @adalahjustice.bsky.social and @genderlib.com announced today that the Human Rights Campaign has ended its relationships with weapons manufacturers Northrop Grumman and Raytheon following years of protests and accusations of "pinkwashing"
Human Rights Campaign Rejects Weapons Company Sponsorships After Pressure Around Israel Genocide
LGBTQ+ group Human Rights Campaign ended sponsorships from arms firms Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, who profit off of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
my first story @theintercept.com: organizers with @adalahjustice.bsky.social and @genderlib.com announced today that the Human Rights Campaign has ended its relationships with weapons manufacturers Northrop Grumman and Raytheon following years of protests and accusations of "pinkwashing"
I'm looking to speak with SNAP recipients about their reaction to the shutdown deal for @theintercept.com, if you're interested my email is [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I'm looking to speak with SNAP recipients about their reaction to the shutdown deal for @theintercept.com, if you're interested my email is [email protected]
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I’m late to it—there are already several episodes—but this is a gripping, infuriating, and much-needed podcast on the human cost of the War on Drugs.
The first episode of Collateral Damage, my reported podcast with The Intercept, went up today.
Hope you’ll check it out and, if you enjoy it, give it a favorable rating or review.
Eternal thanks to my producers @lauraflynn.bsky.social and Andrew Stelzer for making it happen.
Hope you’ll check it out and, if you enjoy it, give it a favorable rating or review.
Eternal thanks to my producers @lauraflynn.bsky.social and Andrew Stelzer for making it happen.
Ep. 1 Dirty Business: The Atlanta Narcotics Unit’s Deadly Raid on 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston.
Podcast Episode · Collateral Damage from The Intercept · 10/08/2025 · 55m
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November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m late to it—there are already several episodes—but this is a gripping, infuriating, and much-needed podcast on the human cost of the War on Drugs.