Jaelynn Grisso

investigative mmj @CascadePBSNews | co-founder: @matternews_ | formerly @MotherJones @CivilBeat @thenewpolitical @buzz60 + more | @scrippsjschool alum

[Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBSNews]

Washington’s decentralized public defense system means the majority of funding and decision-making happens at the county level. That creates a patchwork for public defense that many refer to as “justice by geography.”
https://t.co/CjWd7Ty19F

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

Big thanks to the dogged reporting by @GumshoeNatalie, directing by @jonesdaily and @RyanFamuliner and work from some incredible local filmmakers.

And to all of the sources who gave us their time and access to their lives. We couldn't do this work without it.

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

Mobile home tenants across Washington are at risk of being priced out of one of the last remaining affordable housing options.

After months of hearing from residents and pouring over records, this important story is finally out.

Stream online, or watch live tonight at 7 PM PT.

[Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBSNews]

The new Cascade PBS documentary "Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks" explores how one ownership group has bought up communities statewide and raised rents, straining low-income residents.

Watch here or stream on the Cascade PBS app.

https://t.co/Ahpxqi9yUJ

[Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBSNews]

Pierce County Deputy Eric Lopez was driving 83mph in the wrong lane when he fatally struck Maria Magana Bedolla’s car in 2020. The county then paid out $3.5M to settle a lawsuit in 2022 — even though internal reviews deemed the crash highly preventable.
https://t.co/UAcHtK2gn9

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

@andydowning33 Looks great! So thrilled to see how well it's going 💕

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

@McKennaChristy1 @grace_koe3 @AlexImwalle @scrippsjschool Congrats!!

[Lizz Giordano @lizzgior]

I chatted with @MaleehaSyed89 for Northwest Reports about my latest story; how US immigration laws leave foreign fishermen vulnerable to exploitation. Reporting with @farahelto and @Jaelynn_Alexis.
https://t.co/eH6eSf8HhZ

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

My first piece with @CascadePBSNews (formerly Crosscut) published this week! Give it a watch, and read the beautifully written piece by @lizzgior and @farahelto.

[Donna Blankinship @dgblankinship]

Filipino fishermen left in WA marina allege abandonment, lost pay. Companies say long waits between seasons common, but labor experts say foreign workers “uniquely unprotected.” (Story by @lizzgior and @farahelto. Video by @Jaelynn_Alexis @CascadePBSNews) https://t.co/cMhvIpS98o

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

This ⬇️

[Dr. Dr. Desi (she/her) @native4data]

I was accepted to Stanford 100% bc of affirmative action. A 15 yo rez girl living w kids from royal families & trust funds. When I worked for Stanford Admissions, I had to answer does Stanford practice aff action? My response was always yes bc the playing field isn’t level! 1/

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

having to wait two weeks for episodes of @WorldsBeyondPod is honestly cruel. i can never get a backlog because it's so good i listen to it right away! truly not okay.

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

Resource for #journalists: a way to find expert sources with lived experiences and/or from marginalized backgrounds. Check it out, from @econhardship:
https://t.co/hmTAJKEPJz

[Andy Downing @andydowning33]

Coming Tuesday from Matter News and Columbus Monthly:

The Long Shadow of Vice
Four years since the disbandment of a corrupt police unit, Columbus continues to feel the aftershocks of the scandal. This is the story of how the squad went astray, plus a look at what replaced it.

[Kat Tenbarge is on Bluesky @kattenbarge]

I am absolutely sickened and disturbed by the way mentally ill people and unhoused people are dehumanized to the point where an innocent man was murdered on the New York City subway in front of people, who did nothing.

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

Even @GovGianforte's child (who is nonbinary and gay) is asking him not to sign these bills.

https://t.co/uF0GiviQZw

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

Montana is the first state to pass a drag ban since Tennessee's law was enjoined in court.

Montana's drag ban targets "elaborate makeup and glamorous costumes"

The bill was passed shortly after Zooey was removed last week.

MT has now adjourned. It heads to the Gov's desk.

[Montana Free Press @mtfreepress]

In late March, David Gianforte made an appointment to talk about three bills with Montana’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, who happens to be his father. David told his father the bills will harm the LGBTQ+ community he’s a part of. #mtnews https://t.co/OTRaz2Pqpp

[Jaelynn Grisso @Jaelynn_Alexis]

Calling this a riot is one of the most laughable things I've ever heard. Y'all. I've covered a LOT of protests, and that's all this is.

Also funny that they're highlighting how this interrupted decorum for debate, but actively denying a lawmaker from speaking is not? Funny.

[Oli London @OliLondonTV]

Trans Activists storm Montana State House chanting “let her speak” in support of a Trans lawmaker, Rep. Zooey Zephyr [D] who was censored from speaking for inappropriately saying republicans had “blood on their hands.”