@johnsemlak.bsky.social
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
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Honestly this may be a more impressive feat than anything he could do on the halfpipe
February 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Honestly this may be a more impressive feat than anything he could do on the halfpipe
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Pay attention to this now. Trump is signaling his desire to rig the midterms.
Trump’s FBI raid could lead to a takeover of elections in Georgia’s largest county
Trump wants control "over the voting in at least 15 places.” He could start in Fulton County, Georgia.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Pay attention to this now. Trump is signaling his desire to rig the midterms.
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this story quotes:
- A trump ambassador
- A museum run by Trump appointees
- Stop Antisemitism, an organization funded by right-wing donors
... aaannnnddd that's it! Not a single scholar of the Holocaust. Not anyone unaffiliated with Walz' political opponents.
- A trump ambassador
- A museum run by Trump appointees
- Stop Antisemitism, an organization funded by right-wing donors
... aaannnnddd that's it! Not a single scholar of the Holocaust. Not anyone unaffiliated with Walz' political opponents.
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 AM
this story quotes:
- A trump ambassador
- A museum run by Trump appointees
- Stop Antisemitism, an organization funded by right-wing donors
... aaannnnddd that's it! Not a single scholar of the Holocaust. Not anyone unaffiliated with Walz' political opponents.
- A trump ambassador
- A museum run by Trump appointees
- Stop Antisemitism, an organization funded by right-wing donors
... aaannnnddd that's it! Not a single scholar of the Holocaust. Not anyone unaffiliated with Walz' political opponents.
This drive by Stafford is masterclass
January 26, 2026 at 2:26 AM
This drive by Stafford is masterclass
It’s totally pointless for this to be happening outdoors. The game is over. There is no reason they couldn’t set up a studio indoors and warm-up.
#nflplayoffs
#nflonCBS
#nflplayoffs
#nflonCBS
January 26, 2026 at 12:17 AM
It’s totally pointless for this to be happening outdoors. The game is over. There is no reason they couldn’t set up a studio indoors and warm-up.
#nflplayoffs
#nflonCBS
#nflplayoffs
#nflonCBS
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The last couple of weeks have really affirmed that video can’t work if authorities have decided they’re not bound by anything, least of all reality. Rodney King and Latasha Harlins really schooled me on this a long time ago but my problem is I kept believing people wouldn’t just lie like this.
January 24, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The last couple of weeks have really affirmed that video can’t work if authorities have decided they’re not bound by anything, least of all reality. Rodney King and Latasha Harlins really schooled me on this a long time ago but my problem is I kept believing people wouldn’t just lie like this.
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It feels futile—and a little sad—to be talking about how MAGAs are going to misrepresent MLK's words and work today because I think they're way past that. That's a 2015-ass post. At this point, they're back on the 1960s playbook of calling him divisive and saying he wasn't actually a good man.
January 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
It feels futile—and a little sad—to be talking about how MAGAs are going to misrepresent MLK's words and work today because I think they're way past that. That's a 2015-ass post. At this point, they're back on the 1960s playbook of calling him divisive and saying he wasn't actually a good man.
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dude if he does the coin toss and dies on the spot and collapses like a sack of rotten onions I’ll convert to a religion tonight
January 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
dude if he does the coin toss and dies on the spot and collapses like a sack of rotten onions I’ll convert to a religion tonight
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ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 13, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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On a chilly Sunday in December, about two dozen people filled a few tables at Wilka’s, a women’s sports bar in lower Manhattan.
Women’s college basketball and PWHL games filled the screens, but most early afternoon patrons weren’t there to watch a specific matchup.
They were there to knit.
Women’s college basketball and PWHL games filled the screens, but most early afternoon patrons weren’t there to watch a specific matchup.
They were there to knit.
January 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
On a chilly Sunday in December, about two dozen people filled a few tables at Wilka’s, a women’s sports bar in lower Manhattan.
Women’s college basketball and PWHL games filled the screens, but most early afternoon patrons weren’t there to watch a specific matchup.
They were there to knit.
Women’s college basketball and PWHL games filled the screens, but most early afternoon patrons weren’t there to watch a specific matchup.
They were there to knit.
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IT'S CHICAGO, YEAH 🗣️
The Bears erase an 18-point deficit to win their first playoff game since 2010.
The Bears erase an 18-point deficit to win their first playoff game since 2010.
January 11, 2026 at 4:35 AM
IT'S CHICAGO, YEAH 🗣️
The Bears erase an 18-point deficit to win their first playoff game since 2010.
The Bears erase an 18-point deficit to win their first playoff game since 2010.
January 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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ICE detain U.S. citizen for looking Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
ICE detain U.S. citizen for looking Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
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The CDC has turned off its vaccine search tool.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The CDC has turned off its vaccine search tool.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
LOL a “win the internet” candidate right there
What it’s like to be a NC State alum and fan, by @ngongang.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
LOL a “win the internet” candidate right there
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Remember to bring up politics at Thanksgiving to save some money on this year's Christmas gifts.🌲
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Remember to bring up politics at Thanksgiving to save some money on this year's Christmas gifts.🌲
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 AM
