Adia Benton
@ethnography911.bsky.social
Quick! Somebody call an anthropologist! Assoc prof @ Northwestern. MedAnthro. African studies. Pop culture. Politics. She/her. book: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9780816692439/hiv-exceptionalism/
I’m so skeptical of the atlantic (and bruenig) that if I had read it, I probably would’ve been seeking details—a disclaimer, a note, something—but this seems like a big problem for them
I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig on her “hypothetical,” heavily reported measles essay
"We were attracted to the idea of providing a play-by-play of the progression of measles in granular detail."
www.niemanlab.org
February 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I’m so skeptical of the atlantic (and bruenig) that if I had read it, I probably would’ve been seeking details—a disclaimer, a note, something—but this seems like a big problem for them
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well that's unethical. Wtaf.
I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig on her “hypothetical,” heavily reported measles essay
"We were attracted to the idea of providing a play-by-play of the progression of measles in granular detail."
www.niemanlab.org
February 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
well that's unethical. Wtaf.
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I may say more later but part of what some of us need to understand is that the right has built an entirely distinct civic society, with its own hierarchy and (mostly networked) cultural institutions. That includes celebrity.
“The convergence of influencer culture and venture capital is part of a broader shift reshaping America’s institutions.”
Jake Paul may have gotten his jaw broken on Netflix, but he and his $65 million fortune are laughing their way into Silicon Valley boardrooms | Fortune
“We’re going to do amazing things in 2026,” said Steve Han, a partner at Paul's Anti Fund, told Fortune. “And then hopefully we'll show it over YouTube.”
fortune.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I may say more later but part of what some of us need to understand is that the right has built an entirely distinct civic society, with its own hierarchy and (mostly networked) cultural institutions. That includes celebrity.
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The film looks interesting too!
“A Woman's Work” directed by A.R. Ephraim
As location scouts described it in 2024:
“'A Woman’s Work' is a drama about a young woman in rural Kentucky who works as a coal miner to provide for her two younger sisters after losing her parents to the opioid epidemic."
“A Woman's Work” directed by A.R. Ephraim
As location scouts described it in 2024:
“'A Woman’s Work' is a drama about a young woman in rural Kentucky who works as a coal miner to provide for her two younger sisters after losing her parents to the opioid epidemic."
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The film looks interesting too!
“A Woman's Work” directed by A.R. Ephraim
As location scouts described it in 2024:
“'A Woman’s Work' is a drama about a young woman in rural Kentucky who works as a coal miner to provide for her two younger sisters after losing her parents to the opioid epidemic."
“A Woman's Work” directed by A.R. Ephraim
As location scouts described it in 2024:
“'A Woman’s Work' is a drama about a young woman in rural Kentucky who works as a coal miner to provide for her two younger sisters after losing her parents to the opioid epidemic."
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Best advertisement I’ve seen so far at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Best advertisement I’ve seen so far at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Cmon now
Florida law says colleges have to allow an opt-out on mandatory vaccinations.
And so the measles that came back on the buses from DC in January are currently ripping through Ave Maria University in Florida.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/w...
And so the measles that came back on the buses from DC in January are currently ripping through Ave Maria University in Florida.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/w...
Measles Outbreak Hits Florida College
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Cmon now
Four Propositions on True Crime and Abolition - World Records
worldrecordsjournal.org
February 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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9. A Way (2005). Precise crystallization of Farocki's obsessions into 14m. Asks how production and destruction relate. War creates a rationale for automation while automation waits to be used on the battlefield. Reminds me of Palantir's Karp saying tech must align with nationalism to have a purpose.
February 10, 2026 at 5:07 AM
9. A Way (2005). Precise crystallization of Farocki's obsessions into 14m. Asks how production and destruction relate. War creates a rationale for automation while automation waits to be used on the battlefield. Reminds me of Palantir's Karp saying tech must align with nationalism to have a purpose.
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Google "Eddie Bauer private equity"
I do this every time I see one of these and I've yet to be disappointed.
I do this every time I see one of these and I've yet to be disappointed.
Eddie Bauer Expected to Close All Stores, File for Bankruptcy #Oregon #Portland #Portlandoregon #housing #oregonhousing #Portlandhousing #oregonbusiness #cityofportland www.connectcre.com/s...
February 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Google "Eddie Bauer private equity"
I do this every time I see one of these and I've yet to be disappointed.
I do this every time I see one of these and I've yet to be disappointed.
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Ghost story time
Bear with me, the edibles are kicking in.
I currently live in an American four square built in 1918 as part of a wider building project for returning soldiers after WWI.
We've lived here since 2010. And we've had mild shenanigans from "Mr. J" over the years, but this event was different.
I currently live in an American four square built in 1918 as part of a wider building project for returning soldiers after WWI.
We've lived here since 2010. And we've had mild shenanigans from "Mr. J" over the years, but this event was different.
February 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Ghost story time
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The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
Washington Post layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, preliminary Guild data shows
"We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization."
www.niemanlab.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
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Not preparing for the next pandemic doesn't prevent pandemic from happening.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation
Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.
www.nature.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Not preparing for the next pandemic doesn't prevent pandemic from happening.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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DOGE allegedly used ChatGPT to identify 1,400 NEH grants it said were DEI. Grants were terminated April 2025, according to a court filing. E.g.
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
ChatGPT cuts in action
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
DOGE allegedly used ChatGPT to identify 1,400 NEH grants it said were DEI. Grants were terminated April 2025, according to a court filing. E.g.
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
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Cool list of people braver than every member of the IOC committee, every Board Member of LA28, & Mayor Karen Bass.
At least two dozen artists have departed the Wasserman agency or spoken out against Casey Wasserman this week over his email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Wasserman Client Exodus Ramps Up: All The Artists Who Have Left So Far
At least two dozen artists have departed the Wasserman agency or spoken out against Casey Wasserman this week over his email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.forbes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Cool list of people braver than every member of the IOC committee, every Board Member of LA28, & Mayor Karen Bass.
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This is really succinct.
Fuck Gavin Newsom. He's a loser. I can tell you right now for certain that I'm not going to vote for him in the 2028 general election BECAUSE HE'S NOT GOING TO BE THE FUCKING NOMINEE.
Fuck Gavin Newsom. He's a loser. I can tell you right now for certain that I'm not going to vote for him in the 2028 general election BECAUSE HE'S NOT GOING TO BE THE FUCKING NOMINEE.
Not really sure how you can see Evelyn Normielib (D, Texas) setting fire to a facility that might have the possibility of becoming an ICE concentration camp and despair about how Dem primary voters are gonna pick Gavin "We are Charlie Kirk" Newsom as the nominee
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
This is really succinct.
Fuck Gavin Newsom. He's a loser. I can tell you right now for certain that I'm not going to vote for him in the 2028 general election BECAUSE HE'S NOT GOING TO BE THE FUCKING NOMINEE.
Fuck Gavin Newsom. He's a loser. I can tell you right now for certain that I'm not going to vote for him in the 2028 general election BECAUSE HE'S NOT GOING TO BE THE FUCKING NOMINEE.
LIED. He lied. And a lot of people said he was lying. Then there was another hearing. Where he lied.
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both. n.pr/46QDn9p
RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
n.pr
February 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
LIED. He lied. And a lot of people said he was lying. Then there was another hearing. Where he lied.
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
The Matrix in an empty movie theater. Seems it got word-of-mouth because, a few weeks later, I saw it again in a completely
full theater… matinee!
Spaceballs (maybe not a flex)
Dragnet
Kids
Mallrats
Memento
Crouching Tiger in IMAX
full theater… matinee!
Spaceballs (maybe not a flex)
Dragnet
Kids
Mallrats
Memento
Crouching Tiger in IMAX
Have asked this before and always like the responses. What are your biggest “I saw that in the first run cinema” flexes? Couple of mine:
Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Office Space (1999)
Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Office Space (1999)
February 13, 2026 at 6:10 AM
The Matrix in an empty movie theater. Seems it got word-of-mouth because, a few weeks later, I saw it again in a completely
full theater… matinee!
Spaceballs (maybe not a flex)
Dragnet
Kids
Mallrats
Memento
Crouching Tiger in IMAX
full theater… matinee!
Spaceballs (maybe not a flex)
Dragnet
Kids
Mallrats
Memento
Crouching Tiger in IMAX
Omg just remembered i saw this in the theater 😂
Howard the Duck
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Omg just remembered i saw this in the theater 😂
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Hi friends, there is a south Mpls neighbor in need of funds for their asylum case. They received a court summons today & need an attorney to help. @danielsuitor.com has given some pro bono resources but we think they will need paid representation.
Please see images for details & how to help.
Please see images for details & how to help.
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Hi friends, there is a south Mpls neighbor in need of funds for their asylum case. They received a court summons today & need an attorney to help. @danielsuitor.com has given some pro bono resources but we think they will need paid representation.
Please see images for details & how to help.
Please see images for details & how to help.
i refuse to take TNR’s bait 😆
February 13, 2026 at 5:56 AM
i refuse to take TNR’s bait 😆
Hm just read that Jeremy Carl did the typical stints at Yale and HKS, Hoover and Claremont. And he converted to some kind of (white) Christianity from Judaism. Wahala dey
February 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Hm just read that Jeremy Carl did the typical stints at Yale and HKS, Hoover and Claremont. And he converted to some kind of (white) Christianity from Judaism. Wahala dey
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Coincidentally, surveillance backlash is my DJ name.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
www.theverge.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Coincidentally, surveillance backlash is my DJ name.
I…
Once again, a reminder that you now live in a country where there are two classes of citizenship, & approximately 26 million of us are being reminded on a regular basis by the far right authoritarian party that we have the lesser kind.
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I…
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If you're currently a student at a college with a faculty member who showed up in the Epstein files, I'd like to talk to you about the campus response for an article. You can reach me at [email protected] or millionbear.44 on Signal.
February 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
If you're currently a student at a college with a faculty member who showed up in the Epstein files, I'd like to talk to you about the campus response for an article. You can reach me at [email protected] or millionbear.44 on Signal.