Alex Ip 葉清霖
@alexip718.com
Freedom through Truth for Service.
Publisher and Editor at @thexylom.com.
I made the "Generative AI Slop-free News Outlets" starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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Publisher and Editor at @thexylom.com.
I made the "Generative AI Slop-free News Outlets" starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
Signal: alexip.718
Email: [email protected]
Newsletter: thexylom.com/newsletter
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@alexip718.com
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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To give you a sense of how long Robb Pitts has been around: he has been in elected office 10 years longer than Nancy Pelosi, and 16 years longer than Jim Clyburn.
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
To give you a sense of how long Robb Pitts has been around: he has been in elected office 10 years longer than Nancy Pelosi, and 16 years longer than Jim Clyburn.
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
To give you a sense of how long Robb Pitts has been around: he has been in elected office 10 years longer than Nancy Pelosi, and 16 years longer than Jim Clyburn.
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
To give you a sense of how long Robb Pitts has been around: he has been in elected office 10 years longer than Nancy Pelosi, and 16 years longer than Jim Clyburn.
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
The Rubik's cube was introduced the year he first won an election; so did Whac-A-Mole, Tostitos, the Apple II, and the Post-It Note
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the flip side is 36% trusting the government to execute citizens on the spot
🚨A majority of voters, including a majority of independents, do not agree with the Trump administration or with ICE that the ICE officer in Minneapolis was justified in shooting and killing Renee Good.
Exclusive Zeteo/Data for Progress poll: zeteo.com/p/ice-renee-...
Exclusive Zeteo/Data for Progress poll: zeteo.com/p/ice-renee-...
January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
the flip side is 36% trusting the government to execute citizens on the spot
INBOX: Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County, Ga. Board of Commissioners, reiterated last week to Atlanta's NBC affiliate 11Alive that he will "absolutely" run for reelection.
Pitts was first elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1977, the same year when Jimmy Carter was sworn in as President.
Pitts was first elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1977, the same year when Jimmy Carter was sworn in as President.
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
INBOX: Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County, Ga. Board of Commissioners, reiterated last week to Atlanta's NBC affiliate 11Alive that he will "absolutely" run for reelection.
Pitts was first elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1977, the same year when Jimmy Carter was sworn in as President.
Pitts was first elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1977, the same year when Jimmy Carter was sworn in as President.
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@healthjournalism.org
@sciencewriters.org
@sciencewriting.bsky.social
@uprootproject.bsky.social
@journalists.org
@aajaofficial.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
@sejorg.bsky.social
@healthjournalism.org
@sciencewriters.org
@sciencewriting.bsky.social
@uprootproject.bsky.social
@journalists.org
@aajaofficial.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Please verify these professional journalist orgs:
@sejorg.bsky.social
@healthjournalism.org
@sciencewriters.org
@sciencewriting.bsky.social
@uprootproject.bsky.social
@journalists.org
@aajaofficial.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
@sejorg.bsky.social
@healthjournalism.org
@sciencewriters.org
@sciencewriting.bsky.social
@uprootproject.bsky.social
@journalists.org
@aajaofficial.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
Based on past experience, we're roughly months away from entering "tech oligarchs leverage rigged courts to sue Bluesky into bankruptcy" or "armed regime forces violently raid Bluesky offices to intimidate staff" territory.
They hate the existence of information ecosystems outside of their control
They hate the existence of information ecosystems outside of their control
This is the first time where the week over week change in that chart has been consistently growing. Notably, it's not some huge, singular, unsustainable and uncontrollable exogenous migration event. It's just... modest, sustained growth... for the first time ever. And, it's still climbing.
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Based on past experience, we're roughly months away from entering "tech oligarchs leverage rigged courts to sue Bluesky into bankruptcy" or "armed regime forces violently raid Bluesky offices to intimidate staff" territory.
They hate the existence of information ecosystems outside of their control
They hate the existence of information ecosystems outside of their control
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Unexpected development: after this vigil, a trio of UCC pastors approached Whipple to offer pastoral care to detainees.
They were allowed in (as was I), but were ultimately denied access to the detainees.
A representative told them: “not at this time,” offering a number to call.
They were allowed in (as was I), but were ultimately denied access to the detainees.
A representative told them: “not at this time,” offering a number to call.
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Unexpected development: after this vigil, a trio of UCC pastors approached Whipple to offer pastoral care to detainees.
They were allowed in (as was I), but were ultimately denied access to the detainees.
A representative told them: “not at this time,” offering a number to call.
They were allowed in (as was I), but were ultimately denied access to the detainees.
A representative told them: “not at this time,” offering a number to call.
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Something is happening on @bsky.app. For the first time *ever*, we're seeing durable, modest, realistic growth, and it couldn't be happening at a better time. Are we about to hit escape velocity?
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Something is happening on @bsky.app. For the first time *ever*, we're seeing durable, modest, realistic growth, and it couldn't be happening at a better time. Are we about to hit escape velocity?
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North Carolina Republican in December of 2024 passed a brazen legislation to takeover control of election administration despite Democrats' win in the governor's race.
Now they're flexing their new power: planning to cut Sunday voting + campus sites to harm Dems. www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
Now they're flexing their new power: planning to cut Sunday voting + campus sites to harm Dems. www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
NC elections officials look to cut some Sunday voting, campus polling sites
The proposed 2026 voting plans would affect only the March primaries. But they could indicate strategies to come for the November general election.
www.wral.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
North Carolina Republican in December of 2024 passed a brazen legislation to takeover control of election administration despite Democrats' win in the governor's race.
Now they're flexing their new power: planning to cut Sunday voting + campus sites to harm Dems. www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
Now they're flexing their new power: planning to cut Sunday voting + campus sites to harm Dems. www.wral.com/news/nccapit...
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Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
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INBOX: Atlanta City Council will introduce legislation next Tuesday to rename Old Wheat Street to Cornelius Taylor Street.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Man killed during clearing of homeless encampment honored at public visitation
Family, friends and community members gathered at a public visitation for a man who was killed during the clearing of a homeless encampment.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
INBOX: Atlanta City Council will introduce legislation next Tuesday to rename Old Wheat Street to Cornelius Taylor Street.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
The goal is to “distract them, to occupy their time,” O’Keefe said. “The more time they’re trying to get away from us, the less time they’re spending searching for people to abduct.”
Trumper thugs, from Trump down, are plainly frustrated at their inability to stop observers from documenting ICE crimes, including through the use of violence, brutality and intimidation tactics.
See also 2/
See also 2/
In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations • Minnesota Reformer
As Elle Neubauer drove before dawn past the darkened windows of the immigrant-owned businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis, her co-pilot and friend Patty O’Keefe scanned the passing vehicles with bi...
minnesotareformer.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The goal is to “distract them, to occupy their time,” O’Keefe said. “The more time they’re trying to get away from us, the less time they’re spending searching for people to abduct.”
UPDATE: Bluesky is now mass-verifying Die Linke Bundestag members
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
UPDATE: Bluesky is now mass-verifying Die Linke Bundestag members
INBOX: Atlanta City Council will introduce legislation next Tuesday to rename Old Wheat Street to Cornelius Taylor Street.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Man killed during clearing of homeless encampment honored at public visitation
Family, friends and community members gathered at a public visitation for a man who was killed during the clearing of a homeless encampment.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
INBOX: Atlanta City Council will introduce legislation next Tuesday to rename Old Wheat Street to Cornelius Taylor Street.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
Cornelius Taylor was bulldozed to death by City of Atlanta employees during a homeless encampment sweep in 2025 to make way for dignitaries attending MLK Day festivities.
The rest of NATO has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's xAI platform, Grok, into military networks as part of a new "AI acceleration strategy" during a visit to SpaceX.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
The rest of NATO has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever
Context: Tom Steyer, an actual California billionaire, is running to succeed Gavin Newsom with a policy priority of taxing billionaires like himself. He has advocated for a wealth tax since 2019, the year when Gavin Newsom assumed his current office.
www.cnbc.com/2019/11/14/t...
www.cnbc.com/2019/11/14/t...
January 13, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Context: Tom Steyer, an actual California billionaire, is running to succeed Gavin Newsom with a policy priority of taxing billionaires like himself. He has advocated for a wealth tax since 2019, the year when Gavin Newsom assumed his current office.
www.cnbc.com/2019/11/14/t...
www.cnbc.com/2019/11/14/t...
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Aaron Rodgers can still win if Mike Pence has the courage
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Aaron Rodgers can still win if Mike Pence has the courage
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This is what happens when journalists decide their role is to police some imagined middle zone that exists halfway between the right's and left's arguments.
Katy Tur to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty: "Why don't you trust the FBI to do this on their own?"
January 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
This is what happens when journalists decide their role is to police some imagined middle zone that exists halfway between the right's and left's arguments.
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Aaron Rodgers slow motion car crash
January 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Aaron Rodgers slow motion car crash
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Pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, per his legal team. www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-pipe...
DC pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, attorney says
For the first time, lawyers representing accused pipe bomber Brian Cole, Jr., are speaking out on behalf of their client.
www.fox5dc.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, per his legal team. www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-pipe...
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Bovino on the officer who killed Renee Good: "Hats off to that ICE agent"
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Bovino on the officer who killed Renee Good: "Hats off to that ICE agent"
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The Ogiek, an Indigenous community in Kenya, have long lived peacefully in their ancestral forests.
But the country’s own government has violated its laws, illegally evicting hundreds of Ogieks from their homes.
They fought back by suing the country’s forest department. (Published Jan. 2024)
But the country’s own government has violated its laws, illegally evicting hundreds of Ogieks from their homes.
They fought back by suing the country’s forest department. (Published Jan. 2024)
Another Day at the Courts with Kenya's Ogiek Tribe
“Without the forest, the Ogieks cannot survive. It is like removing a fish out of a lake — it will definitely die.”
www.thexylom.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
The Ogiek, an Indigenous community in Kenya, have long lived peacefully in their ancestral forests.
But the country’s own government has violated its laws, illegally evicting hundreds of Ogieks from their homes.
They fought back by suing the country’s forest department. (Published Jan. 2024)
But the country’s own government has violated its laws, illegally evicting hundreds of Ogieks from their homes.
They fought back by suing the country’s forest department. (Published Jan. 2024)
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"As the agency and those resisting mass deportations have increasingly clashed, many agents are seeking mental health services – to help them have a calmer mindset in their difficult work."
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
January 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
"As the agency and those resisting mass deportations have increasingly clashed, many agents are seeking mental health services – to help them have a calmer mindset in their difficult work."
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
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Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
"As the agency and those resisting mass deportations have increasingly clashed, many agents are seeking mental health services – to help them have a calmer mindset in their difficult work."
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
January 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
"As the agency and those resisting mass deportations have increasingly clashed, many agents are seeking mental health services – to help them have a calmer mindset in their difficult work."
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.
You've got to be kidding me. The Monitor's Editorial Board is unrecognizable from when I interned there.