Artificial Pawn
@artificialpawn.bsky.social
I post my own serious thoughts about certain things that have been on my mind, along with reposts. Anti-fascist. 30+.
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
I have a message for my fellow Americans regarding November’s midterm elections: If people either tell you to vote third party or tell you to not vote, remind them that that attitude is part of what got us here.
February 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I have a message for my fellow Americans regarding November’s midterm elections: If people either tell you to vote third party or tell you to not vote, remind them that that attitude is part of what got us here.
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Immigrants can’t vote unless they have become American citizens.
February 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Immigrants can’t vote unless they have become American citizens.
Reminder that playing it safe with fascists won't help defeat fascism.
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Reminder that playing it safe with fascists won't help defeat fascism.
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The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.
February 2, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.
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He’s saying the quiet part out loud: Trump and MAGA Republicans can’t win with their unpopular policies at the ballot box, so they want to steal the 2026 election.
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
He’s saying the quiet part out loud: Trump and MAGA Republicans can’t win with their unpopular policies at the ballot box, so they want to steal the 2026 election.
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Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
February 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
Body cameras are surveillance cameras
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One thing many people refuse to understand is that voting for Kamala Harris doesn’t excuse you for telling everyone she sucks and convincing others not to vote for her
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
One thing many people refuse to understand is that voting for Kamala Harris doesn’t excuse you for telling everyone she sucks and convincing others not to vote for her
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🚨 I've obtained a list of secret watchlists the Department of Homeland Security uses to keep tabs on American citizens
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ices-secre...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ices-secre...
Exclusive: ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans
Sparta, Reaper and Grapevine track protesters, their friends (+ others)
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:07 PM
🚨 I've obtained a list of secret watchlists the Department of Homeland Security uses to keep tabs on American citizens
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ices-secre...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ices-secre...
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Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
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Read this. Reread it. Reread it until it sinks in.
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Read this. Reread it. Reread it until it sinks in.
This. The people who didn't vote for her are one of the reasons why we're in this mess.
Just think about what would be happening in the US right now if Kamala had been elected.
January 29, 2026 at 8:39 AM
This. The people who didn't vote for her are one of the reasons why we're in this mess.
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the reason DHS officers wear masks is because it allows them to commit crimes with impunity. there is literally no legitimate reason for it.
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 AM
the reason DHS officers wear masks is because it allows them to commit crimes with impunity. there is literally no legitimate reason for it.
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For those who believe that a Democratic majority in Congress will be somehow inconsequential, look at what is happening right now without those majorities.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
January 28, 2026 at 2:53 AM
For those who believe that a Democratic majority in Congress will be somehow inconsequential, look at what is happening right now without those majorities.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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This giant ICE Army they are building this year is also likely to be at polling places during the midterms in heavily Democratic precincts with the excuse being that they are looking for “illegals trying to vote.”
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM
This giant ICE Army they are building this year is also likely to be at polling places during the midterms in heavily Democratic precincts with the excuse being that they are looking for “illegals trying to vote.”
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Seems like a good video for his trial
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Seems like a good video for his trial
Agreed. That group is part of what got us here.
January 28, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Agreed. That group is part of what got us here.
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So the government shutdown doesn't affect the ICE thugs? Then we have no government. ABOLISH ICE and throw the trash administration in the dumpster.
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
So the government shutdown doesn't affect the ICE thugs? Then we have no government. ABOLISH ICE and throw the trash administration in the dumpster.
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I miss having a legitimate government
January 27, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I miss having a legitimate government
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This is so disingenuous.
They are disappearing your people NOW.
GTFO with your fake toughness and inaction.
Those words aren’t saving anyone in Maine right now, grandma.
They are disappearing your people NOW.
GTFO with your fake toughness and inaction.
Those words aren’t saving anyone in Maine right now, grandma.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 AM
This is so disingenuous.
They are disappearing your people NOW.
GTFO with your fake toughness and inaction.
Those words aren’t saving anyone in Maine right now, grandma.
They are disappearing your people NOW.
GTFO with your fake toughness and inaction.
Those words aren’t saving anyone in Maine right now, grandma.
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‼️URGENT‼️: We only have until FRIDAY to shut down the ICE funding bill in the Senate.
We need their phones ringing off the hook: 813-213-3989, fftf.link/ICEFunding
We need their phones ringing off the hook: 813-213-3989, fftf.link/ICEFunding
No Funding for ICE Surveillance Tech!
fftf.link
January 28, 2026 at 3:51 AM
‼️URGENT‼️: We only have until FRIDAY to shut down the ICE funding bill in the Senate.
We need their phones ringing off the hook: 813-213-3989, fftf.link/ICEFunding
We need their phones ringing off the hook: 813-213-3989, fftf.link/ICEFunding
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“If you raise your voice, I’ll erase your voice.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:47 AM
“If you raise your voice, I’ll erase your voice.”