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Jen Larkin @petticoatdespot.bsky.social · 14h

Sex ed for young children focuses on teaching kids what touching is inappropriate and what to do about it, which *fights* child sex abuse. LGBTQ+ inclusion fights bullying.

These bigots call it "grooming" to teach kids to not bully and to report sexual abuse.

That's what's really sick.

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 14h

One of the nastiest things from these nasty pieces of work has been the lie that kidlit creatives, teachers & librarians are somehow grooming kids.

Statistically, a parent, guardian, or other relative is more likely to be the perpetrator: www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/media-room/n...

National Statistics on Child Abuse - National Children's Alliance

A look at the scope of the problem of child abuse, including how it impacts kids, where and how it happens, and how CACs help.

www.nationalchildrensalliance.org

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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · 18h

These jabronis don't *understand* men, they *cater to* men.

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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · 18h

The manosphere lies to men to make them feel good about themselves, and they/we love that. You don't have to understand something to lie about it - in fact, understanding can get in the way. But if you lie in ways that make people want to listen to you, they'll mistake that for understanding.

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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · 18h

Saw a thing from the Atlantic titled "Why is Joe Rogan so popular?" The lede is "He understands men better than most," and that is not it AT ALL. People who struggle against patriarchy & cissexism understand cis men better than most, because they *have* to.

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 20h

I think Zohran is great and inspiring and much needed right now, but all he's doing is like the job as it's supposed to be. Starts with a set of principles and advocates for them. It's like how everyone goes crazy for Chotiner for just doing the job. Not an indictment on either of them but the rest.

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 19h

For non-US folks: IDEA is the rule that dictates that disabled kids are to have equal opportunities for a public education. Taking away the people who fund and enforce it is basically leaving disabled kids and their families to fend for themselves.

Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 20h

Vought’s daughter has cerebral palsy, and while she may not require “special” education, she would need adjustments if she attended any school.

Obviously, he is evil and does not care about hypocrisy, but I want people to remember: they’re taking this away from US, not themselves.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 21h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Marco Rogers @polotek.bsky.social · 1d

I had a lot of convos with people who said they were sympathetic, but Defund the Police was a "bad slogan". I told them it wasn't a slogan. It was an answer. It was an answer to the constant question "what can we do to actually lower crime and make our neighborhood's safer?"

Anyway. Here we are.

Jay Perk @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 1d

Should’ve defunded the police like we instructed smh

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 1d

Hooray! I’m glad you like them! Their teeny sizes are handy, too, I keep some of my salts in them.

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Kurtbert Barlowko @albertburneko.bsky.social · 1d

It is finally time for somebody to say CITIZEN KANE is a good movie: defector.com/breaking-som...

Breaking: Some Guy Now Aware Of Most Revered Country Artist Who Ever Lived | Defector

Rare indeed is the headline-and-dek combo worth noticing, or caring about. In many publications these aren’t even written by the same person who wrote the actual blog; at any rate they’re many hundred...

defector.com

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 1d

This is the right question! All these so-called fightin’ governors sure don’t seem to be commanding the resources they do have to protect anyone.

Goodpapajama @goodpapajamma.bsky.social · 1d

When ICE agents use excessive force and flout state laws, why are they not being arrested on the spot? Why are the state and cities not telling their troopers and police to watch what is happening and intervene when necessary to protect their citizens.

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IYKYK @nisslbody.blacksky.app · 1d

This is SUPER interesting!

Anne Carpenter @drannecarpenter.bsky.social · 1d

15 years in the making, we confirmed that mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - have an unusual localization in patients who experience psychosis (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorders). You’ll never guess what kind of patient cells we used to make this discovery… 🧵

mitochondria from bipolar patients are closer to the nucleus in these images; control patients' are spread out further

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 2d

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

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Jonathan W. Gray @elmcitytree.blacksky.app · 3d

Updated the Blackademics starter pack again (!) to include Vincent Brown, Imani Perry, the Harare Review of Books and others. Stay tuned for more developments coming soon....

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onion person @junlper.beer · 3d

it always blows my mind when these people act like “the left just calls everyone nazis” these days and it’s like no. we’re calling nazis nazis! there just happens to be a lot of them in and around the government these days!

Eli Valley @elivalley.bsky.social · 3d

More history from this Nazi adulated by the Trump team. These are explicit, proud Nazis who scream and cry and call every referee they can find when you quote their Nazism back to them.

Multiple tweets from Nazi Jack Posobiec in 2016 making "jokes" involving the Nazi code "1488."

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

Seconded! I’ve tried a bunch of focaccia recipes, and this one is my favorite, I’ve made it a bunch of times now.

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

The King Arthur catalog products are so ridiculous!! But the flour is good, and they put a ton of resources and care into helping people bake. They staff a hotline for bakers! They seem like a solid, ethical company.

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

If you want to go a totally different direction, this recipe got me started on ciabatta. I make it into 8 rolls, but I’d start by following what he does: youtu.be/jA95tUK2RZU?...

CIABATTA (Crispy Crust✔️ Silky Open Crumb✔️ Biga ✔️)

YouTube video by Brian Lagerstrom

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

I like this recipe better for sandwiches, but I shape it in a round and bake it in a hot Dutch oven. www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/fren...

French-Style Country Bread

Crusty French bread, riddled with holes and full of flavor.

www.kingarthurbaking.com

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

This recipe is similar to what you made, but includes kneading and shaping. It’s a good, basic sandwich bread recipe, and it has helpful visuals: www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/back...

Back-of-the-Bag Oatmeal Bread

soft, tender sandwich bread with the nutty flavor of oats

www.kingarthurbaking.com

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

Oh! And do you have a Dutch oven?

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

What flours do you have? Are you up for buying a flour you don’t have?

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

My guess is that the tang you noticed is because the recipe you were using is meant for making bread quickly, so it uses a lot of yeast. Most recipes rise slower, using a smaller amount of yeast, and you get better flavor. Are you up for a slower recipe?

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

I’m on it! What are your priorities? Are you up for a recipe with kneading? Do you want to try for sandwich bread, or something else?

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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 3d

It’s a start! Would you be interested in some help finding a recipe closer to what you want to make?

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