M. Barnes
@fremarch.bsky.social
Engineering Redshirt. 3D printing newbie. Video gamer and occasional crocheter.
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So did everyone collectively forget about demanding the Epstein files released, or was just acknowledging a vote was all everyone wanted, what's going on with that?
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
So did everyone collectively forget about demanding the Epstein files released, or was just acknowledging a vote was all everyone wanted, what's going on with that?
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This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
A panel of US vaccine advisers voted to rescind a recommendation that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
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For the strategy/city-building gamers out there:
I was skeptical of Against the Storm but it lives up to the hype. Terrific game and one I think I will be playing for a long time. Very deep.
I was skeptical of Against the Storm but it lives up to the hype. Terrific game and one I think I will be playing for a long time. Very deep.
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
For the strategy/city-building gamers out there:
I was skeptical of Against the Storm but it lives up to the hype. Terrific game and one I think I will be playing for a long time. Very deep.
I was skeptical of Against the Storm but it lives up to the hype. Terrific game and one I think I will be playing for a long time. Very deep.
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The number of convicted criminals in immigration detention is about 1.8x what it was when Trump took office.
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
December 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The number of convicted criminals in immigration detention is about 1.8x what it was when Trump took office.
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
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This is 100% true. If you live in NYC, you should join your local community board — right now they’re much richer, older, whiter, more conservative, and more likely to be drivers+homeowners than the communities they represent.
That distorts our politics on every issue, especially housing.
That distorts our politics on every issue, especially housing.
I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is 100% true. If you live in NYC, you should join your local community board — right now they’re much richer, older, whiter, more conservative, and more likely to be drivers+homeowners than the communities they represent.
That distorts our politics on every issue, especially housing.
That distorts our politics on every issue, especially housing.
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ICE agents appeared in an Elgin neighborhood Saturday, where they took a man into custody. They met with protesters who threw snow and water bottles. Witnesses say tear gas and pepper munitions were deployed.
Tear gas deployed in Elgin as feds detain man after hours-long standoff
chicago.suntimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
ICE agents appeared in an Elgin neighborhood Saturday, where they took a man into custody. They met with protesters who threw snow and water bottles. Witnesses say tear gas and pepper munitions were deployed.
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I'm joining in now, please come by and say hi, and give some support to Nina!
December 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I'm joining in now, please come by and say hi, and give some support to Nina!
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Investigators say former coach Sean Gardner created videos showing close-up images of at least 10 minors naked or undressing, which they recovered from his computers last year while investigating reports of sexual abuse.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
Olympics Sports Watchdog Failed to Stop Mississippi Coach's Sexual Abuse, Women Allege
Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa filed lawsuits Monday against the sport’s oversight bodies.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Investigators say former coach Sean Gardner created videos showing close-up images of at least 10 minors naked or undressing, which they recovered from his computers last year while investigating reports of sexual abuse.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
A friend sent me this - I can just see the brass section getting ready to blat this out 😀😭
youtu.be/66M8NwkRmew?...
youtu.be/66M8NwkRmew?...
Star Wars: Imperial March x Carol of The Bells | EPIC VERSION (Epic Christmas Music)
YouTube video by Samuel Kim Music
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A friend sent me this - I can just see the brass section getting ready to blat this out 😀😭
youtu.be/66M8NwkRmew?...
youtu.be/66M8NwkRmew?...
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14 women were shot at École Polytechnique, Montreal, December 6, 1989. They were killed because they were #WomenInSTEM. An act of #misogyny in Canada.
Women in science & medicine are still disproportionately targets of threats & harassment here and abroad.
#GenderBasedViolence
Women in science & medicine are still disproportionately targets of threats & harassment here and abroad.
#GenderBasedViolence
December 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM
14 women were shot at École Polytechnique, Montreal, December 6, 1989. They were killed because they were #WomenInSTEM. An act of #misogyny in Canada.
Women in science & medicine are still disproportionately targets of threats & harassment here and abroad.
#GenderBasedViolence
Women in science & medicine are still disproportionately targets of threats & harassment here and abroad.
#GenderBasedViolence
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So Apple be doing what Amazon Echo dots be doing?
Siri “unintentionally” recorded private convos; Apple agrees to pay $95M
Apple users may get $20 each for up to five Siri-enabled devices.
arstechnica.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So Apple be doing what Amazon Echo dots be doing?
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🔴AI debt is SKYROCKETING:
US Big Tech stocks' bond issuance hit $108 BILLION so far in 2025, an all-time high.
This is 5 TIMES more than in 2024 or 2023.
Importantly, this does not include the off-balance sheet debt ..👇
US Big Tech stocks' bond issuance hit $108 BILLION so far in 2025, an all-time high.
This is 5 TIMES more than in 2024 or 2023.
Importantly, this does not include the off-balance sheet debt ..👇
US stocks rallied this week, driven by the technology sector. Weekly market recap, trading week 48/2025
Summary of the trading week using the most popular posts from the X platform
globalmarketsinvestor.beehiiv.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🔴AI debt is SKYROCKETING:
US Big Tech stocks' bond issuance hit $108 BILLION so far in 2025, an all-time high.
This is 5 TIMES more than in 2024 or 2023.
Importantly, this does not include the off-balance sheet debt ..👇
US Big Tech stocks' bond issuance hit $108 BILLION so far in 2025, an all-time high.
This is 5 TIMES more than in 2024 or 2023.
Importantly, this does not include the off-balance sheet debt ..👇
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According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
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In Los Angeles, California, a man’s father was abducted and kidnapped by ICE. While attempting to locate him using a GPS tracker in his car, they discovered that his stolen truck was being driven around by an ICE Bounty Hunter during his off-duty period from December 2nd to December 3rd.
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In Los Angeles, California, a man’s father was abducted and kidnapped by ICE. While attempting to locate him using a GPS tracker in his car, they discovered that his stolen truck was being driven around by an ICE Bounty Hunter during his off-duty period from December 2nd to December 3rd.
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Trump repealed a Biden era minimum staffing requirement rule for nursing homes that was intended to improve the quality of care for residents and now not only will this put more money in the pockets of millionaires, it will lead to poorer outcomes and more hospitalizations for said residents
www.hhs.gov
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Trump repealed a Biden era minimum staffing requirement rule for nursing homes that was intended to improve the quality of care for residents and now not only will this put more money in the pockets of millionaires, it will lead to poorer outcomes and more hospitalizations for said residents
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Today, we remember the women murdered at the University of Montreal on December 6, 1989 for having the audacity to be women in an Engineering program. We see and remember their names.
École Polytechnique massacre - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today, we remember the women murdered at the University of Montreal on December 6, 1989 for having the audacity to be women in an Engineering program. We see and remember their names.
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A key difference between past law enforcement raids & prosecutions that resulted in legal settlements and the actions for which Trump & Co. are demanding restitution, @radleybalko.bsky.social writes, is that the former subjects were jailed or killed—and the actions against Trump & Co. were lawful.
Donald Trump’s restitution scheme is among the greatest heists in US history
Bogus claims of malicious prosecution could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.
www.motherjones.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A key difference between past law enforcement raids & prosecutions that resulted in legal settlements and the actions for which Trump & Co. are demanding restitution, @radleybalko.bsky.social writes, is that the former subjects were jailed or killed—and the actions against Trump & Co. were lawful.
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I’m old enough to remember the strike that happened a whole year ago because companies like Netflix claimed they don’t have enough money to pay residuals to actors for their work. Netflix has $82 Billion to buy Warner Bros.
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I’m old enough to remember the strike that happened a whole year ago because companies like Netflix claimed they don’t have enough money to pay residuals to actors for their work. Netflix has $82 Billion to buy Warner Bros.
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I'm the king of kings
I'm not the king of kings
but I'm the wreckage of a king
but really I'm not actually a king
but I am...
Shattered visage in the desert by the stone legs
wrinkles its lip at you.
See my works, ye mighty, and despair!
I'm not the king of kings
but I'm the wreckage of a king
but really I'm not actually a king
but I am...
Shattered visage in the desert by the stone legs
wrinkles its lip at you.
See my works, ye mighty, and despair!
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'm the king of kings
I'm not the king of kings
but I'm the wreckage of a king
but really I'm not actually a king
but I am...
Shattered visage in the desert by the stone legs
wrinkles its lip at you.
See my works, ye mighty, and despair!
I'm not the king of kings
but I'm the wreckage of a king
but really I'm not actually a king
but I am...
Shattered visage in the desert by the stone legs
wrinkles its lip at you.
See my works, ye mighty, and despair!
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If you missed out on me personalizing books for you this holiday season, Jay and Mary's Book Center in Troy, Ohio, still has a whole bunch of signed books that you can still order from them. Go get them!
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
If you missed out on me personalizing books for you this holiday season, Jay and Mary's Book Center in Troy, Ohio, still has a whole bunch of signed books that you can still order from them. Go get them!
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pls come buy 🥺
December 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
pls come buy 🥺
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"A merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. wouldn’t destroy Hollywood, but it would flatten its creative diversity, weaken its theatrical channel and bring a huge cultural category under the near-total control of a single company."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/o...
Opinion | Netflix’s Swallowing of Warner Bros. Will Be the End of Hollywood
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"A merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. wouldn’t destroy Hollywood, but it would flatten its creative diversity, weaken its theatrical channel and bring a huge cultural category under the near-total control of a single company."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/o...
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It's hard to explain to normies how much effort Trump is putting into anti-trans policies.
This is like the 12th thing just this week. And there were 12 things the week before, and 12 things the week before that. There will be 12 things next week.
This is almost everything the government is doing.
This is like the 12th thing just this week. And there were 12 things the week before, and 12 things the week before that. There will be 12 things next week.
This is almost everything the government is doing.
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It's hard to explain to normies how much effort Trump is putting into anti-trans policies.
This is like the 12th thing just this week. And there were 12 things the week before, and 12 things the week before that. There will be 12 things next week.
This is almost everything the government is doing.
This is like the 12th thing just this week. And there were 12 things the week before, and 12 things the week before that. There will be 12 things next week.
This is almost everything the government is doing.
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Reminder that I'm still looking fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! You can find my portfolio here: www.hazelmonforton.com
It's #portfolioday! I'm presently a senior narrative designer at Blizzard, but before that I was at Bungie and Arkane. I wrote for the Writer's Guild award-nominated Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and a bunch of critically acclaimed seasons and expansions in Destiny 2.
December 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Reminder that I'm still looking fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! You can find my portfolio here: www.hazelmonforton.com