jane c. hu
@janehu.bsky.social
journalist, host of @citycastseattle.bsky.social. i cover psychedelics at The Microdose and i’m a contributing editor at High Country News.
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Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
For 15 years, TON has given journalists training and support to tell accurate, nuanced stories about science, health, climate, and technology — and it needs our help to keep that going. Make a one-time donation or join me in becoming a monthly donor: www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
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Thanks to both @janehu.bsky.social and @liamgbillingham.bsky.social for the great discussion about it all. If you haven't seen it for yourself, go watch TRAIN DREAMS right now on Netflix then come back for the wide-ranging conversation 📽️
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What a PNW Netflix Movie Says About Film Production in Seattle Right Now - City Cast Seattle
Today, Jane C. Hu is joined by Chase Hutchinson to discuss Train Dreams, the new film on Netflix that was shot here in the Pacific Northwest and is...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thanks to both @janehu.bsky.social and @liamgbillingham.bsky.social for the great discussion about it all. If you haven't seen it for yourself, go watch TRAIN DREAMS right now on Netflix then come back for the wide-ranging conversation 📽️
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/wha...
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Journalist challenge: Use “Machine Learning” when you mean machine learning and “LLM” when you mean LLM. Ditch “AI” as a catch-all term, it’s not useful for readers and it helps companies trying to confuse the public by obscuring the roles played by different technologies. 🧪
November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Journalist challenge: Use “Machine Learning” when you mean machine learning and “LLM” when you mean LLM. Ditch “AI” as a catch-all term, it’s not useful for readers and it helps companies trying to confuse the public by obscuring the roles played by different technologies. 🧪
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I had a great time chatting with @janehu.bsky.social and @shasti.bsky.social on @citycastseattle.bsky.social about the state of the Democratic party, the ongoing strike by Starbucks workers and how state politicians can better respond to attacks by ICE: megaphone.link/CC1258353158
The WA State Democratic Party on Katie Wilson, Starbucks Strikes, and ICE by City Cast Seattle
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November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I had a great time chatting with @janehu.bsky.social and @shasti.bsky.social on @citycastseattle.bsky.social about the state of the Democratic party, the ongoing strike by Starbucks workers and how state politicians can better respond to attacks by ICE: megaphone.link/CC1258353158
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Check out my appearance on City Cast Seattle, a new show about Seattle news and politics! Really enjoyed our time talking about important local issues, including federal funding cuts to permanent housing that could profoundly impact the Seattle region.
What is "Seattle nice"? @ericacbarnett.bsky.social tells us what the phrase means to her.
Listen to today's ep, where we discuss federal changes to homelessness funding that could leave Seattle with a massive shortfall and upcoming shake-ups to city & county government: megaphone.link/CC1649419013
Listen to today's ep, where we discuss federal changes to homelessness funding that could leave Seattle with a massive shortfall and upcoming shake-ups to city & county government: megaphone.link/CC1649419013
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Check out my appearance on City Cast Seattle, a new show about Seattle news and politics! Really enjoyed our time talking about important local issues, including federal funding cuts to permanent housing that could profoundly impact the Seattle region.
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"Anyone who knows The Open Notebook already knows that its articles, master classes, and Science Writers database are invaluable tools for reporters." -- @janehu.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"Anyone who knows The Open Notebook already knows that its articles, master classes, and Science Writers database are invaluable tools for reporters." -- @janehu.bsky.social
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Seattleites! City Cast Portland talked smack about Seattle on their pod last week, and we're recording a joint episode soon to determine, once and for all, which city is the best. Give us some ammo to bring to the showdown: what does Seattle do better than Portland?
November 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Seattleites! City Cast Portland talked smack about Seattle on their pod last week, and we're recording a joint episode soon to determine, once and for all, which city is the best. Give us some ammo to bring to the showdown: what does Seattle do better than Portland?
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Host @janehu.bsky.social had always wondered what the deal is with Amazon's banana stand — what could it cost, $10? — so we went to go check it out.
Do you have a question or lingering mystery about Seattle? Reply or DM us and we'll try to figure it out for you.
Do you have a question or lingering mystery about Seattle? Reply or DM us and we'll try to figure it out for you.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Host @janehu.bsky.social had always wondered what the deal is with Amazon's banana stand — what could it cost, $10? — so we went to go check it out.
Do you have a question or lingering mystery about Seattle? Reply or DM us and we'll try to figure it out for you.
Do you have a question or lingering mystery about Seattle? Reply or DM us and we'll try to figure it out for you.
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"We tried to pin down what it was about Fire in the Mountains that still had us sobbing intermittently a week out. Von Till nailed it: 'It made me dare to hope.'” @btoastie.bsky.social @highcountrynews.org
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Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"We tried to pin down what it was about Fire in the Mountains that still had us sobbing intermittently a week out. Von Till nailed it: 'It made me dare to hope.'” @btoastie.bsky.social @highcountrynews.org
www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
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ok so this whole nuzzi/lizza situation is just selling sunset for people who subscribe to at least two print magazines
not now cookie mommy needs to read the entire nuzzi excerpt followed by the lizza post and then all the bluesky posts about them
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
ok so this whole nuzzi/lizza situation is just selling sunset for people who subscribe to at least two print magazines
not now cookie mommy needs to read the entire nuzzi excerpt followed by the lizza post and then all the bluesky posts about them
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
not now cookie mommy needs to read the entire nuzzi excerpt followed by the lizza post and then all the bluesky posts about them
is 6 7 just gen alpha’s “my spoon is too big”?
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
is 6 7 just gen alpha’s “my spoon is too big”?
genuinely curious if any of the Washington Post editorial board members behind this piece about Wilson has stepped foot in Seattle in the last year.
for further context: @thedailybeast.bsky.social recently covered staffing changes to the Post's opinion section www.thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-w...
for further context: @thedailybeast.bsky.social recently covered staffing changes to the Post's opinion section www.thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-w...
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
genuinely curious if any of the Washington Post editorial board members behind this piece about Wilson has stepped foot in Seattle in the last year.
for further context: @thedailybeast.bsky.social recently covered staffing changes to the Post's opinion section www.thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-w...
for further context: @thedailybeast.bsky.social recently covered staffing changes to the Post's opinion section www.thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-w...
me rewarding myself with a break and a little sweet treat after writing exactly one (1) decent sentence
November 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
me rewarding myself with a break and a little sweet treat after writing exactly one (1) decent sentence
Alice Wong was a luminary, and her light will shine on for many years to come. this is a beautiful tribute from @thesicktimes.org co-founder @mileswgriffis.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Alice Wong was a luminary, and her light will shine on for many years to come. this is a beautiful tribute from @thesicktimes.org co-founder @mileswgriffis.bsky.social
my name is jane and i’m here to say
i kinda wish bruce rapped in his speech today
i kinda wish bruce rapped in his speech today
Harrell has worked in plenty jokes, mentioning he's the type to joke at a funeral since "it's when you need it most." Jokes he wants to get into acting and rapping as "MC B. Ru Ce."
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
my name is jane and i’m here to say
i kinda wish bruce rapped in his speech today
i kinda wish bruce rapped in his speech today
election day til now
an elderly woman in a green shirt says it 's been 84 years ...
ALT: an elderly woman in a green shirt says it 's been 84 years ...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
election day til now
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Katie Wilson is Seattle’s next mayor, probably! Back on
@citycastseattle.bsky.social to discuss the almost certain outcome of the mayoral race/other matters of critical importance. Come listen to that at the link below, stay for my unappreciated movie references
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/kat...
@citycastseattle.bsky.social to discuss the almost certain outcome of the mayoral race/other matters of critical importance. Come listen to that at the link below, stay for my unappreciated movie references
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/kat...
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Katie Wilson is Seattle’s next mayor, probably! Back on
@citycastseattle.bsky.social to discuss the almost certain outcome of the mayoral race/other matters of critical importance. Come listen to that at the link below, stay for my unappreciated movie references
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/kat...
@citycastseattle.bsky.social to discuss the almost certain outcome of the mayoral race/other matters of critical importance. Come listen to that at the link below, stay for my unappreciated movie references
seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/kat...
look at all these beautiful people!!! is there a word that conveys both joy and extreme FOMO?
Thank you all of you who made @theopennotebook.bsky.social’s 15th birthday party at #SciWri25 so special! That was a night I’ll never forget. ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
look at all these beautiful people!!! is there a word that conveys both joy and extreme FOMO?
SO delightful when people really commit to a bit
going to this again tonight this time as a guest, not a reporter. Very appreciative of the cool (and weird) people my job introduces me to
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Getting Chummy at Shark & Whiskey Night
For her latest edition of Playdate, Nathalie Graham discovers Shark & Whiskey Night.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
SO delightful when people really commit to a bit
Friday afternoon ballot count drop:
- Wilson's closed the gap by nearly 4 points since yesterday- she now has 48.8% of the vote to Harrell's 50.7%
- Girmay leading Balducci 53.25% to 45.5%
46% of ballots counted - if King County's estimate of 55% turnout stands, still a ways to go!
- Wilson's closed the gap by nearly 4 points since yesterday- she now has 48.8% of the vote to Harrell's 50.7%
- Girmay leading Balducci 53.25% to 45.5%
46% of ballots counted - if King County's estimate of 55% turnout stands, still a ways to go!
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Friday afternoon ballot count drop:
- Wilson's closed the gap by nearly 4 points since yesterday- she now has 48.8% of the vote to Harrell's 50.7%
- Girmay leading Balducci 53.25% to 45.5%
46% of ballots counted - if King County's estimate of 55% turnout stands, still a ways to go!
- Wilson's closed the gap by nearly 4 points since yesterday- she now has 48.8% of the vote to Harrell's 50.7%
- Girmay leading Balducci 53.25% to 45.5%
46% of ballots counted - if King County's estimate of 55% turnout stands, still a ways to go!
that sound you hear is every seattle journalist sighing very loudly before getting up to make another cup of coffee
Per King County elections, expect around 30,000 ballots in Seattle's drop today. Seems likely this thing is headed to next week.
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
that sound you hear is every seattle journalist sighing very loudly before getting up to make another cup of coffee
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🗳️ What does election night in the South End say about Seattle's left?
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
DOOM LOOP: The Ballot-Drop Blues
As Seattle's left gathers in the South End awaiting the results of election night, Brett Hamil captures the tension, hope, and humor of progressive politics in flux.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🗳️ What does election night in the South End say about Seattle's left?
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections