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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 1d

I wrote about how "Grokipedia" is a new front on the war against reality itself. It's an attempt by the oligarchic class to seize the means of knowledge production itself and create a weaponized unreality.

www.thedissident.news/grokipedia-a...

Grokipedia and the Coup Against Reality Itself

Grokipedia, the copycat of Wikipedia launched by Elon Musk isn’t just a string of AI generated slop, it is a weapon. The launch of "grokipedia" is a calculated, strategic escalation by the billionaire...

www.thedissident.news

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 2d

This is just nuts

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Rose City Riveters @rosecityriveters.org · 2d

The Rose City Riveters continue to stand with our trans siblings in and out of the stadium.

We call upon the NWSL and Jessica Berman to condemn the statements made by Elizabeth Eddy and take steps to protect their players from hateful rhetoric like this. #BAONPDX

Rose City Riveters @rosecityriveters.org · May 2

🏳️‍⚧️ Today, and every day, we stand with supporters groups across the NWSL to say - loud and clear: Trans People Belong.

In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.

No exceptions. ❤️🖤

#TransPeopleBelong

NWSL Supporter Groups

As NWSL supporters associations representing thousands of fans across the country, we invite the NWSL and its fans to join us in taking a vocal and visible stand in support of the transgender community and against all gender-based harassment.

Women's soccer exists because society refused to accept exclusion. Our game was built through generations of struggle-for gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice. Efforts to exclude trans athletes are fueled by the same forces of misogyny and bigotry that have long tried to dictate who belongs. These efforts undermine the spirit of women's sports and harm all athletes by reinforcing narrow, discriminatory ideas about gender.

From the field to the stands, the LGBTQ+ community has always been a vital and visible part of the NWSL, and for many of us, women's sport is a safe haven—a place where we have found community and belonging while being our full selves.

Come to an NWSL game, and you will see not just athleticism and competition, but joy and togetherness. Our league, where queer and trans kids can see themselves reflected on the field and in the stands, is proof that welcoming everyone makes us all safer.

Now, as the trans community faces escalating attacks driven by harmful legislation and damaging public rhetoric, we must continue that fight by standing firmly and vocally, together, for inclusion in sports. It is on all of us to ensure that every match, every event, and every space under the league's banner remains safe, inclusive, and free from hate-for everyone.

Silence is not neutrality. Speaking out matters. Showing your support for trans athletes, and trans people, matters. Let's work together to ensure women's soccer continues to be a space of inclusion, safety, and joy for all.

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 2d

This is a great idea

Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 2d

If I were commissioner of the MLB I would make it a rule (or write into television deals) that playoff announcers have to be made up of one announcer from each team’s announcing crew (home team gets color/away team does play by play) and one former MLBer on a rotational basis.

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 3d

So is that a Hat Thorns? Or a Portland Trick? ##BAONPDX
Moultrie 2
Coffee 1

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 3d

This is a humbling program. Utterly devastating protest. Kudos to those that contribute to serve a nation that is betraying them.

Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 4d

Here in Seattle, furloughed NOAA employees were out in the pouring rain cleaning up beaches yesterday, part of a national week of service organized by federal workers who can't do their jobs due to the shutdown.

Story by @heyjohnryan.bsky.social at KUOW, our federally defunded public radio station.

Furloughed feds pick up Seattle beach trash to keep serving the public

Furloughed federal employees were out in the rain picking up cigarette butts, bottle caps, and other trash at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park on Friday.

www.kuow.org

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 5d

Went out and bought a case for $8. Thanks for the tip.

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 9d

Cal just doing damage to the ball. 65 HR baby!

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 11d

“Women’s sports deserve loudmouths.”

A Day With the Riveters’ Lead Capo Shows Her Passion—and Quick Reflexes

Leo Baudhuin

www.wweek.com

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 11d

Dude, go start a land war in Asia, but nothing as dangerous as this...

☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 11d

bro did you just challenge portland to express oppositional defiance in competitively creative ways bro

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 11d

Fire Ned. This is his roster.

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 11d

Fire Ned Grabavoy. #RCTID

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 11d

somewhere in portland, there's one person, or a small handful of people, who came up with the inflatable costume idea, and I feel like they deserve our immense respect for defining the obvious developing aesthetic of the contemporary battle against fascism

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 11d

#NoKings Beaverton OR

Protest sign "I have friends *everywhere*"

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 11d

My favorite sign from Beaverton #NoKings

Poster showing similarities between a rectal polyp and Stephen Miller.

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Chris Eliopoulos @chriseliopoulos.com · 11d

youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...

Man, Schoolhouse Rock knew what was up, 40 years ago!

No More Kings - Schoolhouse Rock Boston Tea Party

YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock

youtu.be

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 12d

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 13d

D'Angelo and Tom Jones covering James Brown will restore you.

If only time could have stopped in this moment.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRvV...

D'Angelo & Tom Jones-Get On Up

YouTube video by newkeith

www.youtube.com

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 12d

Eugenio has perfect hair *and* a grand slam in the ALCS.

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 12d

Big Dumper!

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 12d

Yeah, that was a heartbreaker.

Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 12d

That long ball just barely going foul is such a shame. Sorry Mariners

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heathcliff, but frog @hopcliff.heathcliff.cat · 13d

based nancy

two panels of a Nancy comic by Ernie Bushmiller. Nancy sees a NOTICE board and then blacks out the T with a pencil so the board reads NO ICE. Nancy smiles.

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Matthew Jones @matthewjones17.bsky.social · 12d

One of my favorites. Send more cops.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 13d

If the Commander of Southern Command is stepping down less than a year into his tenure, I’m guessing we’re about to find out the intelligence picture on these “narco-terrorist” vessels that we’re blowing out of the water isn’t as solid as it’s being portrayed.

Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 13d

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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