cowhand
@benmorrow991.bsky.social
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I am a disenfranchized outsider with a facial difference, PWS. My politics have become any action that improves the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Dislikes Genocide. CTA: support Maysam gofund.me/42be00a93
I am a disenfranchized outsider with a facial difference, PWS. My politics have become any action that improves the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Dislikes Genocide. CTA: support Maysam gofund.me/42be00a93
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My friend we didn't have internet for more than 14 days
We were displaced in the eastern area, and unfortunately the tanks advanced and the sounds of shelling never stopped
(Cont)
tinyurl.com/45ye8rn8
My friend we didn't have internet for more than 14 days
We were displaced in the eastern area, and unfortunately the tanks advanced and the sounds of shelling never stopped
(Cont)
tinyurl.com/45ye8rn8
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If it was really the all-powerful amazing technology they constantly tell us it is, they'd just go off and use it and not spend so much time, money, and effort trying to force us to use it, too.
Sorry to get radical but I don’t think it’s my job or yours to embrace, accept, understand - and certainly not to use - the thing being sold to us as AI. I don’t like any part of it, so I won’t. I’m missing out? Good, that’s what I want. You’re worried about me missing out? That’s fuckin weird, man.
February 18, 2026 at 5:17 AM
If it was really the all-powerful amazing technology they constantly tell us it is, they'd just go off and use it and not spend so much time, money, and effort trying to force us to use it, too.
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Wow: Amnesty International official says they were sharing info with the Biden-Harris admin as soon as October 2023 that there wasn't even a "semblance" of Israel following international law.
They kept trying again and again — soon declaring Israel was committing genocide. Admin kept ignoring them.
They kept trying again and again — soon declaring Israel was committing genocide. Admin kept ignoring them.
"We see [Israeli] attacks still occurring. But we also see complete impunity."
Amnesty International USA’s Amanda Klasing tells @premthakker.bsky.social the organization warned the White House in 2023 about Israel’s non-adherence to international humanitarian law.
Watch: zeteo.com/p/how-the-us...
Amnesty International USA’s Amanda Klasing tells @premthakker.bsky.social the organization warned the White House in 2023 about Israel’s non-adherence to international humanitarian law.
Watch: zeteo.com/p/how-the-us...
February 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Wow: Amnesty International official says they were sharing info with the Biden-Harris admin as soon as October 2023 that there wasn't even a "semblance" of Israel following international law.
They kept trying again and again — soon declaring Israel was committing genocide. Admin kept ignoring them.
They kept trying again and again — soon declaring Israel was committing genocide. Admin kept ignoring them.
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This is hugely important💯
With alt text, so everyone can be able to read it
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 AM
This is hugely important💯
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Juan Nicolás has been deported
February 18, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Juan Nicolás has been deported
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LISTEN👏🏽TO👏🏽TIMNIT👏🏽
Instead of "the left isn't paying enough attention to these machine gods" they're claiming to build, perhaps we should write an article about how effective altruists brand themselves "left", ask who is writing these articles, and trace their cults and sources of funding.
February 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM
LISTEN👏🏽TO👏🏽TIMNIT👏🏽
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I reiterate, since it seems pretty popular these days to demand that we preemptively lie down on the train tracks:
Going to be really clear: I don't give a fuck about your democracy if all of my friends are suffering or dead.
February 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
I reiterate, since it seems pretty popular these days to demand that we preemptively lie down on the train tracks:
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NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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Palantir CEO laughs about profiting from killing Palestinians using AI.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, and Palantir are war criminals.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, and Palantir are war criminals.
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Palantir CEO laughs about profiting from killing Palestinians using AI.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, and Palantir are war criminals.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, and Palantir are war criminals.
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Just completed a major update to Harms Committed that I've been working toward for the past couple weeks.
It includes an updated source list, starter pack, clearer search instructions, feeds, schedule, FAQ, and Mastodon info.
Find everything you need to know in my pinned thread. ⬇️
It includes an updated source list, starter pack, clearer search instructions, feeds, schedule, FAQ, and Mastodon info.
Find everything you need to know in my pinned thread. ⬇️
🌀Introduction🌀
Harms Committed is a news service and research tool that helps readers access independent journalism about state violence.
Thousands of articles have already been archived, searchable by topic and location.
This thread explains what to expect and how the account functions.
1/8 🧵
Harms Committed is a news service and research tool that helps readers access independent journalism about state violence.
Thousands of articles have already been archived, searchable by topic and location.
This thread explains what to expect and how the account functions.
1/8 🧵
February 17, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Just completed a major update to Harms Committed that I've been working toward for the past couple weeks.
It includes an updated source list, starter pack, clearer search instructions, feeds, schedule, FAQ, and Mastodon info.
Find everything you need to know in my pinned thread. ⬇️
It includes an updated source list, starter pack, clearer search instructions, feeds, schedule, FAQ, and Mastodon info.
Find everything you need to know in my pinned thread. ⬇️
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It's exhausting being right all the time. Genuinely.
February 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM
It's exhausting being right all the time. Genuinely.
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"the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children"
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children"
I finished my reread of the bas-lag books. I wasn't quite prepared for the subtextual wallop that's underneath Iron Council's narrative. I am going to sleep on it a few nights and start making a thing.
February 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I finished my reread of the bas-lag books. I wasn't quite prepared for the subtextual wallop that's underneath Iron Council's narrative. I am going to sleep on it a few nights and start making a thing.
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The things Sama'a wants are neither elaborate nor unreasonable. Good memories for her daughters, food on the table for her family, a warm place to sleep. Please give what you can.
chuffed.org/project/157569
chuffed.org/project/157569
February 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The things Sama'a wants are neither elaborate nor unreasonable. Good memories for her daughters, food on the table for her family, a warm place to sleep. Please give what you can.
chuffed.org/project/157569
chuffed.org/project/157569
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Close down the camps. Abolish ICE. Reunite the families. Reparations for victims and immigrants. @schumer.senate.gov
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Close down the camps. Abolish ICE. Reunite the families. Reparations for victims and immigrants. @schumer.senate.gov
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1. The President of the Heritage Foundation took to the influential PBD podcast today to announce his intent when it comes to transgender ADULT care: "You outlaw it."
He stated that the foundation is working precisely on a plan to ban all trans adult care.
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He stated that the foundation is working precisely on a plan to ban all trans adult care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
"You Outlaw It": Heritage Foundation President Announces Intent To Outlaw All Trans Adult Care
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts indicated his organization's position on the PBD podcast.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
1. The President of the Heritage Foundation took to the influential PBD podcast today to announce his intent when it comes to transgender ADULT care: "You outlaw it."
He stated that the foundation is working precisely on a plan to ban all trans adult care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
He stated that the foundation is working precisely on a plan to ban all trans adult care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Behold the man who currently owns Epstein’s New Mexico ranch and is obstructing any attempt to find out if there are human skeletons under the pickle ball court.
I’ll let you guess his political affiliation.
I’ll let you guess his political affiliation.
February 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Behold the man who currently owns Epstein’s New Mexico ranch and is obstructing any attempt to find out if there are human skeletons under the pickle ball court.
I’ll let you guess his political affiliation.
I’ll let you guess his political affiliation.
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I've asked before but why not ask again, I'm looking for some recommendations for veggie/vegan recipes. Especially those that come with a lot of protein.
February 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I've asked before but why not ask again, I'm looking for some recommendations for veggie/vegan recipes. Especially those that come with a lot of protein.
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“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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you know, you can just make a stupid, crude little video game, there are free tools for doing just that, you don't have to involve the plagiarism machine and it's not even that difficult to learn. and no matter how stupid or crude it is it'll still be better than something made by AI
February 17, 2026 at 10:11 PM
you know, you can just make a stupid, crude little video game, there are free tools for doing just that, you don't have to involve the plagiarism machine and it's not even that difficult to learn. and no matter how stupid or crude it is it'll still be better than something made by AI
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"The United Nations too condemns the disinformation and defamation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese spread by the foreign ministers of Austria, Germany, France, Italy, and the Czech Republic."
Auch die Vereinten Nationen verurteilen die von den Außenminister*innen von Österreich, Deutschland, Frankreich, Italien und Tschechien verbreitete Desinformation über und Diffamierung von UN-Sonderberichterstatterin Francesca Albanese.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives: 'Promote justice, not disinformation'
GENEVA – The Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council today condemned vicious attacks, rooted in disinformation, by several State Ministers against Francesca Albane...
www.ohchr.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
"The United Nations too condemns the disinformation and defamation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese spread by the foreign ministers of Austria, Germany, France, Italy, and the Czech Republic."
Who could have guessed that those forced to independently organize to defend themselves from a corrupt government would examine what else they could accomplish now that they have solidified!?!
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Who could have guessed that those forced to independently organize to defend themselves from a corrupt government would examine what else they could accomplish now that they have solidified!?!
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This is absolutely heroic tbh, incredible work, succinct & precise
Swiss Olympic bobsled commentator broke a century of neutrality and spent the entire run of the Israeli bobsled team recounting all the pro-genocide remarks and social media posts by Adam Edelman, one of the apartheid state athletes.
Absolute legend. More of this in sports please!
Absolute legend. More of this in sports please!
February 17, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This is absolutely heroic tbh, incredible work, succinct & precise
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there is an extremely simple answer to the "abandon trans rights" folks and it is "no" and also "fuck you"
Lakshya Jain and the Argument fled this website because they couldn't take the criticism and now he's advocating for Dems to abandon trans issues with polling about 'gender surgery for minors' a thing that is not real
February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
there is an extremely simple answer to the "abandon trans rights" folks and it is "no" and also "fuck you"
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Listen to Rep. Raskin. We deserve better than Trump’s coverup.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Jamie Raskin accuses DoJ of cover-up after viewing unredacted Epstein files
Ranking member of House judiciary panel said ‘mysterious redactions’ in files obscured names of abusers
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Listen to Rep. Raskin. We deserve better than Trump’s coverup.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...