BCooper
@bcooper82.bsky.social
A guy, two cats, family, and lots of books. Currently overseas.😸🎮 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✝️☮️💉🌎⚗️🖖⚾
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@bcooper82.bsky.social
· Oct 22
a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a piano
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a piano
media.tenor.com
Dreaming of a better future tonight.
One that we all make together ❤️
One that we all make together ❤️
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1. In a Sunday Night surprise, the trans healthcare coverage ban has been removed from the military NDAA.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
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Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trans Healthcare Coverage Ban Stripped From Negotiated Military NDAA Bill In Sunday Night Surprise
Anti-DEI and sports ban provisions for the military still exist in the bill, but the removal of a health care provision is a major victory for transgender people in congressional legislation.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
1. In a Sunday Night surprise, the trans healthcare coverage ban has been removed from the military NDAA.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Congressional leaders released the negotiated bill this evening, and though the House AND Senate contained the provision, it is not in the final bill!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Here's an excerpt -- take a moment on this non-Eagles Sunday to read the whole column and tell me what you think
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Here's an excerpt -- take a moment on this non-Eagles Sunday to read the whole column and tell me what you think
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I don't know what to do with The Boys. It's been good but also consistently unpleasant to watch and it'll also be jammed with ads now given Prime's downward spiral.
'The Boys' Will Supe It Up One Last Time in April 2026
Prepare to say goodbye or 'RIP' to Butcher, Homelander, and the rest of the gang when 'The Boys' ends next spring.
gizmodo.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I don't know what to do with The Boys. It's been good but also consistently unpleasant to watch and it'll also be jammed with ads now given Prime's downward spiral.
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Our second owner surrender in one week, this beautiful, soft and fluffy boy is named Moon. He was too overwhelmed by six! Small children! in his last home and wasn’t getting enough stimulation, and has grown up as an only kitten so is now a teen with some misplaced rough play behaviors with the kids
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Our second owner surrender in one week, this beautiful, soft and fluffy boy is named Moon. He was too overwhelmed by six! Small children! in his last home and wasn’t getting enough stimulation, and has grown up as an only kitten so is now a teen with some misplaced rough play behaviors with the kids
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AP finds federal and state authorities in Louisiana are monitoring the online activities of ICE critics. Chilling. apnews.com/article/immi...
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans.
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
AP finds federal and state authorities in Louisiana are monitoring the online activities of ICE critics. Chilling. apnews.com/article/immi...
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Russians welcome Trump's new security strategy that tilts against European democracies: "'The adjustments that we see correspond in many ways to our vision,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television reporter Pavel Zarubin.'" Via Reuters
Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view
It was the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Russians welcome Trump's new security strategy that tilts against European democracies: "'The adjustments that we see correspond in many ways to our vision,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television reporter Pavel Zarubin.'" Via Reuters
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Been reading through the QTs on this post for a full day and man, I need to read more poetry. What a joy it is to see what sticks with folks, and read through just beautiful writing
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Been reading through the QTs on this post for a full day and man, I need to read more poetry. What a joy it is to see what sticks with folks, and read through just beautiful writing
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Like @prisonculture.bsky.social, I've been worried about the ways popular myths of the civil rights movement make it hard to see how to struggle today. On the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, the things we get wrong & what a fuller history shows us: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What we get wrong about the Montgomery bus boycott – and what we can learn from it | Jeanne Theoharis
The movement’s success was never a given. It took much longer and required tremendous sacrifice without certainty it would work
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Like @prisonculture.bsky.social, I've been worried about the ways popular myths of the civil rights movement make it hard to see how to struggle today. On the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, the things we get wrong & what a fuller history shows us: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The answer is all of it.
The GDPR, the EU's first privacy reg, was enforced on a country-by-country basis, and predictably failed (it became a race to the bottom as the platforms all located in Ireland). The newer regs (DMA, DSA) are getting enforcement from the European Commission.
The GDPR, the EU's first privacy reg, was enforced on a country-by-country basis, and predictably failed (it became a race to the bottom as the platforms all located in Ireland). The newer regs (DMA, DSA) are getting enforcement from the European Commission.
How much is tech bro opposition to the EU just because of its regulatory power over tech companies? It is obviously much more powerful than each country would be individually.
This is so perfect. No one have any doubts at this point about what Elon Musk really represents.
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The answer is all of it.
The GDPR, the EU's first privacy reg, was enforced on a country-by-country basis, and predictably failed (it became a race to the bottom as the platforms all located in Ireland). The newer regs (DMA, DSA) are getting enforcement from the European Commission.
The GDPR, the EU's first privacy reg, was enforced on a country-by-country basis, and predictably failed (it became a race to the bottom as the platforms all located in Ireland). The newer regs (DMA, DSA) are getting enforcement from the European Commission.
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Cold morning outside! Ash says brrrrrr!
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Cold morning outside! Ash says brrrrrr!
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "Who launches a nonprofit when for-profit media is collapsing? I wanted to say, 'Girl, are you OK?'" Kimberly Griffin writes.
Publisher’s Note | ‘A Wild Ride’: The Story of Starting, Growing and Passing the MFP Torch
MFP Publisher Kimberly Griffin announces her planned departure from her role next year and looks back with pride on what she helped build.
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "Who launches a nonprofit when for-profit media is collapsing? I wanted to say, 'Girl, are you OK?'" Kimberly Griffin writes.
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Finland is one comparatively successful model, but not just because schools teach critical thinking. Finland has high social trust, strong public-service media and coherent institutions. The whole system supports verification and open deliberation, you can’t copy the surface without the structure.
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Finland is one comparatively successful model, but not just because schools teach critical thinking. Finland has high social trust, strong public-service media and coherent institutions. The whole system supports verification and open deliberation, you can’t copy the surface without the structure.
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion has me convinced: cartoons and comics trumps the blockbuster movie style any day
www.eurogamer.net/marvel-cosmi...
www.eurogamer.net/marvel-cosmi...
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Marvel Cosmic Invasion has me convinced: cartoons and comics trumps the blockbuster movie style any day
www.eurogamer.net/marvel-cosmi...
www.eurogamer.net/marvel-cosmi...
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Looke wath was in mine advint colindor. The werlds smolest dogge. Can the yous even see the it? 5 oute of miniscool dog breeds
December 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Looke wath was in mine advint colindor. The werlds smolest dogge. Can the yous even see the it? 5 oute of miniscool dog breeds
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Missy had to make herself fabulous before breakfast this morning.
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#ScampiVonMonkeyface
#AndMissyToo
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#ScampiVonMonkeyface
#AndMissyToo
December 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Missy had to make herself fabulous before breakfast this morning.
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#ScampiVonMonkeyface
#AndMissyToo
#EverybodyLovesMousecow
#ScampiVonMonkeyface
#AndMissyToo
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Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank reut.rs/4a2Kbn4
Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian teenager who was driving a car towards them as well as a Palestinian bystander in the West Bank on Saturday, according to an Israeli security official.
reut.rs
December 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank reut.rs/4a2Kbn4
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from Masto:
> After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
> Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
> Order here: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
> After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
> Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
> Order here: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
December 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
from Masto:
> After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
> Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
> Order here: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
> After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
> Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
> Order here: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
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Trekkies: if you see this, post your experience with Star Trek.
When I first became a fan and mum found out she went all in. She would get me blank tapes so I could record and would take me to blockbusters every month and get me the latest VHS (could take up to a year for new eps to come to the BBC
When I first became a fan and mum found out she went all in. She would get me blank tapes so I could record and would take me to blockbusters every month and get me the latest VHS (could take up to a year for new eps to come to the BBC
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Trekkies: if you see this, post your experience with Star Trek.
When I first became a fan and mum found out she went all in. She would get me blank tapes so I could record and would take me to blockbusters every month and get me the latest VHS (could take up to a year for new eps to come to the BBC
When I first became a fan and mum found out she went all in. She would get me blank tapes so I could record and would take me to blockbusters every month and get me the latest VHS (could take up to a year for new eps to come to the BBC
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Respect legacy translations. Even if they're bad. Even if they're wrong. Even if they're stupid (to you). They're important to the audience for a reason.
Respect the work, respect the audience, and you won't make a fool out of yourself.
Respect the work, respect the audience, and you won't make a fool out of yourself.
To my fellow translators: what do you wish someone had taught you about translation (whether the act or translation or having a freelance job) that you had to learn by yourself?
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Respect legacy translations. Even if they're bad. Even if they're wrong. Even if they're stupid (to you). They're important to the audience for a reason.
Respect the work, respect the audience, and you won't make a fool out of yourself.
Respect the work, respect the audience, and you won't make a fool out of yourself.
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“Why does that person need a mobility scooter, I’ve seen people who are worse and they soldier on”
“Why did they use a wheelchair at the airport & then walk onto the plane?”
“Why do they have a disability placard they look fine!”
The answer to all is it’s none of your business.
“Why did they use a wheelchair at the airport & then walk onto the plane?”
“Why do they have a disability placard they look fine!”
The answer to all is it’s none of your business.
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
“Why does that person need a mobility scooter, I’ve seen people who are worse and they soldier on”
“Why did they use a wheelchair at the airport & then walk onto the plane?”
“Why do they have a disability placard they look fine!”
The answer to all is it’s none of your business.
“Why did they use a wheelchair at the airport & then walk onto the plane?”
“Why do they have a disability placard they look fine!”
The answer to all is it’s none of your business.
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My org @fightforthefuture.org has been “de-googling” for the last year.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My org @fightforthefuture.org has been “de-googling” for the last year.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.