Thy Vo
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Colorado-based editor @investigatewest.bsky.social, social media lurker
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"Victoria Goldiee” had freelanced for The Cut and The Guardian. After Nicholas Hune-Brown, executive editor of The Local, greenlit her pitch, the red flags started popping up. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/ever...
“Every media era gets the fabulists it deserves”
Back in August, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt reported that Wired and Business Insider had taken down AI-generated articles by a "freelancer" named "Margaux Blanchard." It was a case study of…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"Victoria Goldiee” had freelanced for The Cut and The Guardian. After Nicholas Hune-Brown, executive editor of The Local, greenlit her pitch, the red flags started popping up. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/ever...
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NEW AP INVESTIGATION: With license plate readers and local law enforcement partnerships, Border Patrol is monitoring American drivers and detaining those exhibiting ‘suspicious’ travel patterns in the U.S. interior. w/
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
NEW AP INVESTIGATION: With license plate readers and local law enforcement partnerships, Border Patrol is monitoring American drivers and detaining those exhibiting ‘suspicious’ travel patterns in the U.S. interior. w/
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
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this is disturbing CU Boulder news... and good reporting by Olivia Doak.
www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/20/c...
www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/20/c...
Student journalists say they were banned from campus after they covered a pro-Palestine protest
The University of Colorado Boulder banned three student journalists from campus and charged them with code of conduct violations after they covered a pro-Palestine protest in October.
www.dailycamera.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
this is disturbing CU Boulder news... and good reporting by Olivia Doak.
www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/20/c...
www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/20/c...
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Several Chicago newsrooms spent two months collecting and analyzing evidence of ICE & Border Patrol's use of tear gas and pepper spray in Chicago.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
Feds Used Chemical Agents Dozens of Times in Chicago
An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.
southsideweekly.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Several Chicago newsrooms spent two months collecting and analyzing evidence of ICE & Border Patrol's use of tear gas and pepper spray in Chicago.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
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Immigrants begging to be deported are languishing in ICE’s Aurora detention facility
Immigrants begging to be deported are languishing in ICE’s Aurora detention facility
Despite the Trump administration’s mass deportation policy, immigrants have languished behind bars in Colorado, largely in the dark about when they will be freed.
coloradosun.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Immigrants begging to be deported are languishing in ICE’s Aurora detention facility
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HUD now requires unhoused people get treatment or enroll in other services if they want federally-funded permanent housing. Oregon providers say that conflicts with the state's funding requirements - forcing them to choose between federal or state dollars
www.investigatewest.org/oregon-homel...
www.investigatewest.org/oregon-homel...
Oregon groups: Trump’s overhaul will worsen homeless crisis
New rules for a federal homeless housing program require people get treatment if they want housing — a big departure from the past
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November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
HUD now requires unhoused people get treatment or enroll in other services if they want federally-funded permanent housing. Oregon providers say that conflicts with the state's funding requirements - forcing them to choose between federal or state dollars
www.investigatewest.org/oregon-homel...
www.investigatewest.org/oregon-homel...
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A report finds Native American and Black youths are the least likely to be offered a path out of the justice system, while white children are most likely to be offered a break. The racial disparities get wider when a youth has a prior offense.
www.investigatewest.org/native-ameri...
www.investigatewest.org/native-ameri...
Native kids in WA less likely to be offered jail alternative
Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes
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November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A report finds Native American and Black youths are the least likely to be offered a path out of the justice system, while white children are most likely to be offered a break. The racial disparities get wider when a youth has a prior offense.
www.investigatewest.org/native-ameri...
www.investigatewest.org/native-ameri...
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The first formerly incarcerated lawmaker in WA had her convictions vacated in 2023, and she said it felt like being freed from an "invisible prison." This year, emails show, she supported cuts to legal aid groups that help others do the same.
www.investigatewest.org/make-it-make...
www.investigatewest.org/make-it-make...
WA lawmaker backed cuts to legal aid for people like herself
After being fired from the legal aid group she once led, Rep. Tarra Simmons supported state cuts that crippled similar organizations
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November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The first formerly incarcerated lawmaker in WA had her convictions vacated in 2023, and she said it felt like being freed from an "invisible prison." This year, emails show, she supported cuts to legal aid groups that help others do the same.
www.investigatewest.org/make-it-make...
www.investigatewest.org/make-it-make...
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Even before being convicted of a crime, Indigenous youth in Washington state are 6.4 times more likely to be kept in detention than white children.
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Native American kids in WA more likely to be arrested
Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates
www.investigatewest.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Even before being convicted of a crime, Indigenous youth in Washington state are 6.4 times more likely to be kept in detention than white children.
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www.investigatewest.org/native-ameri...
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"In Idaho prisons, more than two dozen women say guards prey on them with little fear of consequences — and those who speak up are often punished."
The U.S. is a leader in women's incarceration, and behind bars, women are anything but safe. 🧵
The U.S. is a leader in women's incarceration, and behind bars, women are anything but safe. 🧵
Staff sex abuse in Idaho women’s prisons largely unchecked
InvestigateWest reporting exposes sexual abuse by guards, retaliation against victims and a system that fails to track the scope of the problem
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November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"In Idaho prisons, more than two dozen women say guards prey on them with little fear of consequences — and those who speak up are often punished."
The U.S. is a leader in women's incarceration, and behind bars, women are anything but safe. 🧵
The U.S. is a leader in women's incarceration, and behind bars, women are anything but safe. 🧵
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Washington state requires certain alleged domestic abusers to surrender their guns, but many counties lack mechanisms to actually verify if guns are turned over, relying on the honor system instead. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun...
Many Washington counties don't verify abusers turned in guns
While some counties are devoting money to track down guns, others rely on the honor system to ensure firearms are turned over
www.investigatewest.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Washington state requires certain alleged domestic abusers to surrender their guns, but many counties lack mechanisms to actually verify if guns are turned over, relying on the honor system instead. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun...
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Alex Kuhnhausen developed a bacterial infection while in solitary confinement. The repeated failures that followed offer a rare look at how decisions made by prison officials can turn treatable ailments deadly, @brandonblock.bsky.social reports.
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www.investigatewest.org/how-a-wa-pri...
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Alex Kuhnhausen developed a bacterial infection while in solitary confinement. The repeated failures that followed offer a rare look at how decisions made by prison officials can turn treatable ailments deadly, @brandonblock.bsky.social reports.
www.investigatewest.org/how-a-wa-pri...
www.investigatewest.org/how-a-wa-pri...
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The teacher was called to an Aug. 2011 personnel meeting over the allegations. The goal, according to school district records: "To protect Curtis and the District." bit.ly/43uI0Ev
October 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The teacher was called to an Aug. 2011 personnel meeting over the allegations. The goal, according to school district records: "To protect Curtis and the District." bit.ly/43uI0Ev
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Read the story: www.investigatewest.org/allegations-...
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Read the story: www.investigatewest.org/allegations-...
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Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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“We have not been able to get the meats we used to get provided through Emergency Food Assistance,” a Colorado food bank operator says. “In its place, we’ve been getting fish sticks. And not a lot of them.” // Story by @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social
Colorado food banks sound alarm over rising need amid federal cuts to nutrition assistance
This spring, the Trump administration cut about $500 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding that went toward the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which supplements states’ food bank su…
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October 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“We have not been able to get the meats we used to get provided through Emergency Food Assistance,” a Colorado food bank operator says. “In its place, we’ve been getting fish sticks. And not a lot of them.” // Story by @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social
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Andrea Weiskircher thought her life was over after she filed complaints in June 2024. But after she shared what happened to her, other women opened up about their own stories of prison abuse. “They were like, ‘Screw IDOC. It happened to me too, dude,’” Weiskircher said.
October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Andrea Weiskircher thought her life was over after she filed complaints in June 2024. But after she shared what happened to her, other women opened up about their own stories of prison abuse. “They were like, ‘Screw IDOC. It happened to me too, dude,’” Weiskircher said.
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"For the next five minutes, the woman listened as four men — a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge and police detective — debated what, exactly, Rogers meant by vagina."
Hard to say what's the most shocking part of this @investigatewest.bsky.social series. But this courtroom dialogue is up there.
Hard to say what's the most shocking part of this @investigatewest.bsky.social series. But this courtroom dialogue is up there.
Idaho's prison sex abuse law only protects inmates when genital contact is involved, making it hard to prosecute prison staff. Even when charges are filed, plea deals allow accused guards to escape prison time while victims serve years for drug offenses, DUIs and parole violations bit.ly/42CqXQE
How Idaho’s prison sex abuse law protects predatory guards
When guards are charged, plea deals offer leniency
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October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"For the next five minutes, the woman listened as four men — a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge and police detective — debated what, exactly, Rogers meant by vagina."
Hard to say what's the most shocking part of this @investigatewest.bsky.social series. But this courtroom dialogue is up there.
Hard to say what's the most shocking part of this @investigatewest.bsky.social series. But this courtroom dialogue is up there.
This series on rape and sexual abuse by Idaho prison workers has some chilling, enraging and tender writing and reporting throughout - and exposes the ways our system continually lets alleged perpetrators off the hook. Please give it a read:
In summer 2024, 7 women accused Idaho prison workers of sexual misconduct. The allegations spanned decades, took place at various facilities and involved different perpetrators. One thread connects the claims: none were thoroughly investigated by state police. www.investigatewest.org/case-closed-...
October 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This series on rape and sexual abuse by Idaho prison workers has some chilling, enraging and tender writing and reporting throughout - and exposes the ways our system continually lets alleged perpetrators off the hook. Please give it a read:
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The Spokane Diocese says there's “overwhelming evidence” to back five women's allegations against the priest — but parishioners question Bishop Thomas Daly’s motivations
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Spokane priest accused of sexual misconduct, misuse of funds
Spokane Diocese points to “overwhelming evidence” — but parishioners question Bishop Thomas Daly’s motivations
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October 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Spokane Diocese says there's “overwhelming evidence” to back five women's allegations against the priest — but parishioners question Bishop Thomas Daly’s motivations
www.investigatewest.org/allegations-...
www.investigatewest.org/allegations-...
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Women in Idaho prisons face this reality: The guards who control every aspect of their lives can harass and sexually assault them with confidence that it will be kept quiet. If caught, guards receive a kind of leniency that they could only dream of. www.investigatewest.org/in-idaho-wom...
October 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Women in Idaho prisons face this reality: The guards who control every aspect of their lives can harass and sexually assault them with confidence that it will be kept quiet. If caught, guards receive a kind of leniency that they could only dream of. www.investigatewest.org/in-idaho-wom...
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Today we're excited to share a new series, Guarded by Predators, that we've been working on on for nearly a year investigating how sexual abuse by staff at Idaho's women's prisons has gone largely unchecked - www.investigatewest.org/guarded-by-p...
Guarded by Predators
A new series by InvestigateWest exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them.
www.investigatewest.org
October 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today we're excited to share a new series, Guarded by Predators, that we've been working on on for nearly a year investigating how sexual abuse by staff at Idaho's women's prisons has gone largely unchecked - www.investigatewest.org/guarded-by-p...
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Police accountability advocates say his candidacy underscores a larger issue in Washington: The state’s only requirement for sheriff candidates is to complete basic law enforcement training within a year of taking office.
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WA sheriff candidate accused of domestic abuse, dishonesty
State Legislature failed to pass bill last session that would have disqualified him from running
www.investigatewest.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Police accountability advocates say his candidacy underscores a larger issue in Washington: The state’s only requirement for sheriff candidates is to complete basic law enforcement training within a year of taking office.
www.investigatewest.org/sheriff-cand...
www.investigatewest.org/sheriff-cand...