Lee Levine
@leelevine.bsky.social
All about my grandkids, a free press, the Washington Nationals, golf, and Stephen Sondheim—not necessarily in that order
Brilliant piece.
“We had the best writers in the country and did more with less, and we knew it with a swagger.” Sally Jenkins pays tribute to The Washington Post’s Sports section:
The Sports Section With Swagger
My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Brilliant piece.
Damn right!
Failure to Alert Judge to Press Law for Reporter Search Draws Ethical Scrutiny
The Justice Department may have violated a candor rule by not disclosing a 1980 law when seeking a warrant for a Washington Post reporter’s home.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
The Justice Department may have violated a candor rule by not disclosing a 1980 law when seeking a warrant for a Washington Post reporter’s home.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
Failure to Alert Judge to Press Law for Reporter Search Draws Ethical Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Damn right!
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In which @sallyjenx.bsky.social so beautifully captures want makes a great newsroom truly great.
Here’s to all of the wildly dedicated people who—no matter the hour, the destination, or the danger—grab a notebook and run toward the action no matter what.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
Here’s to all of the wildly dedicated people who—no matter the hour, the destination, or the danger—grab a notebook and run toward the action no matter what.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
You Can’t Kill Swagger
My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
www.theatlantic.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:38 AM
In which @sallyjenx.bsky.social so beautifully captures want makes a great newsroom truly great.
Here’s to all of the wildly dedicated people who—no matter the hour, the destination, or the danger—grab a notebook and run toward the action no matter what.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
Here’s to all of the wildly dedicated people who—no matter the hour, the destination, or the danger—grab a notebook and run toward the action no matter what.
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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NEW: A eulogy for The Post's sports department, which transformed the press box forever and created some of the best sportswriters in America
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
Washington Post Sports Department Was Among Last of Its Kind
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
NEW: A eulogy for The Post's sports department, which transformed the press box forever and created some of the best sportswriters in America
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
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Important reporting here from @charliesavage.bsky.social ⬇️
As a result of @rcfp.org's unsealing, we now know that DOJ "failed to tell a magistrate judge about a 1980 law protecting journalists in its application materials for a warrant to search a Washington Post reporter’s home last month as part of a leak investigation"
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Important reporting here from @charliesavage.bsky.social ⬇️
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The layoffs at the Washington Post really suck. I don't know how else to put it. That newspaper is great. The sports section is awesome and I have enjoyed reading so many of the people who work and worked there. WaPo does essential work. All the journalists there deserve better.
February 4, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The layoffs at the Washington Post really suck. I don't know how else to put it. That newspaper is great. The sports section is awesome and I have enjoyed reading so many of the people who work and worked there. WaPo does essential work. All the journalists there deserve better.
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Good opportunity for MacKenzie Scott to get a lot of great press for a reasonable price…
Spitballing/bargaining stage of grief: A “Washington Banner” outlet, spun off the successful Baltimore Banner and taking advantage of its backend, built out of laid off Washington Post Metro and Sports staffers and funded via a mixed nonprofit and subscription model…
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Good opportunity for MacKenzie Scott to get a lot of great press for a reasonable price…
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… Povich, Solomon, Shapiro, Denlinger, Remnick, Wilbon, Kornheiser, Clarke, Reid, Goff, Rosenberg, Hamilton, Berko, Nichols, Friend, Bos, Sally, Babb, Brew, Maese, Frey, Maske, Buckner, Culpepper, Wise, Les, Sheinin, Feinstein and so many others that made it so unique and essential.
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
… Povich, Solomon, Shapiro, Denlinger, Remnick, Wilbon, Kornheiser, Clarke, Reid, Goff, Rosenberg, Hamilton, Berko, Nichols, Friend, Bos, Sally, Babb, Brew, Maese, Frey, Maske, Buckner, Culpepper, Wise, Les, Sheinin, Feinstein and so many others that made it so unique and essential.
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"We’re witnessing a murder," writes @ashleyrparker.bsky.social. "Jeff Bezos ... and Will Lewis, the publisher he appointed at the end of 2023, are embarking on the latest step of their plan to kill everything that makes the paper special." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
"We’re witnessing a murder," writes @ashleyrparker.bsky.social. "Jeff Bezos ... and Will Lewis, the publisher he appointed at the end of 2023, are embarking on the latest step of their plan to kill everything that makes the paper special." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Bezos has been tearing down what was once one of the most reputable papers in the world for years now, but I chose to keep my sub to read and support the people providing great sports coverage.
Welp.
Welp.
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Bezos has been tearing down what was once one of the most reputable papers in the world for years now, but I chose to keep my sub to read and support the people providing great sports coverage.
Welp.
Welp.
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I am so angry on behalf of everyone axed by the cretinous turds running the Washington Post today. The best sports section in America. A glittering international crew. It's the ruination of a precious thing by a principle-free rich man, and it makes me sick to my stomach.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I am so angry on behalf of everyone axed by the cretinous turds running the Washington Post today. The best sports section in America. A glittering international crew. It's the ruination of a precious thing by a principle-free rich man, and it makes me sick to my stomach.
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I used to be sad about what was happening to the newspaper I took great pride in for the 48 years I worked there. Now I'm just furious. Bezos did to The Washington Post what Trump did to America.
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I used to be sad about what was happening to the newspaper I took great pride in for the 48 years I worked there. Now I'm just furious. Bezos did to The Washington Post what Trump did to America.
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The Post sports department was a jewel for decades -- producing much of the paper's best writing. And the only recently expanded Sunday Books erction was terrific, often better even than the Times and Journal. Both killed by Bezos.
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The Post sports department was a jewel for decades -- producing much of the paper's best writing. And the only recently expanded Sunday Books erction was terrific, often better even than the Times and Journal. Both killed by Bezos.
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
'Democracy Dies in Darkness': Super Bowl commercial (2019)
YouTube video by Washington Post
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
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It takes all of us to make The Washington Post. Every section works together to create this authoritative, entertaining, worldwide news report.
So, Jeff Bezos, #SaveThePost.
So, Jeff Bezos, #SaveThePost.
February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It takes all of us to make The Washington Post. Every section works together to create this authoritative, entertaining, worldwide news report.
So, Jeff Bezos, #SaveThePost.
So, Jeff Bezos, #SaveThePost.
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U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home
The Justice Dept. did not address a 1980 law that generally bars warrants for reporting material when it sought to seize a Washington Post reporter’s devices, an unsealed filing shows.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
The Justice Dept. did not address a 1980 law that generally bars warrants for reporting material when it sought to seize a Washington Post reporter’s devices, an unsealed filing shows.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home
The Justice Dept. did not address a 1980 law that generally bars warrants for reporting material when it sought to seize a Washington Post reporter’s devices, an unsealed filing shows.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
The Justice Dept. did not address a 1980 law that generally bars warrants for reporting material when it sought to seize a Washington Post reporter’s devices, an unsealed filing shows.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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Excellent analysis and context here, @charliesavage.bsky.social
U.S. Failed to Alert Judge to Press Law in Application to Search Reporter’s Home
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Excellent analysis and context here, @charliesavage.bsky.social
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NYT Editorial from before the 2024 election.
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
January 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM
NYT Editorial from before the 2024 election.
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
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As chair of the North American Committee of the International Press Institute, I speak for myself and for my colleagues in voicing outrage at the unjustified arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for the crime of covering a demonstration. This has been an outrageous abuse of media freedoms.
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
As chair of the North American Committee of the International Press Institute, I speak for myself and for my colleagues in voicing outrage at the unjustified arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for the crime of covering a demonstration. This has been an outrageous abuse of media freedoms.
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Don Lemon’s arrest highlights the urgent need for robust press protections, both in statute and via the Press Clause. At the end of 2024, I co-authored a report with Floyd Abrams, @jschrinerbriggs.bsky.social, and others on empowering the Press Clause. Read it here: law.yale.edu/sites/defaul...
law.yale.edu
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Don Lemon’s arrest highlights the urgent need for robust press protections, both in statute and via the Press Clause. At the end of 2024, I co-authored a report with Floyd Abrams, @jschrinerbriggs.bsky.social, and others on empowering the Press Clause. Read it here: law.yale.edu/sites/defaul...
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This is my daily reminder to tell @washingtonpost.com to keep their hands off one of the best sports reporting and writing teams in the country.
January 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM
This is my daily reminder to tell @washingtonpost.com to keep their hands off one of the best sports reporting and writing teams in the country.