kim hébert
@kimberlyhebert.bsky.social
literary + visual art • reading relict • academic manquée • walking nor riding • the body remembers • raindrops on suede • caught somewhere between carelessness & cruelty • for now, still (me). #whenandwhereIenter
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kim hébert
@kimberlyhebert.bsky.social
· Oct 14
“She was not an outcast as much as a cast out, a been-gone, a far-away, a woman with a will to be outside of society, a fantasy.
High or low, she could be something she could make up on her own.”
— Thulani Davis, “The Blues Talk Back”
High or low, she could be something she could make up on her own.”
— Thulani Davis, “The Blues Talk Back”
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“As some universities and journals adopt AI-text detectors, they risk creating a feedback loop that constrains how authors express themselves. I have seen colleagues intentionally simplify their grammar or break down complex rhetorical structures to avoid arousing algorithmic suspicion.”
Why artificial intelligence detectors could penalize academic writing - Nature Human Behaviour
Writing produced using artificial intelligence is becoming more common in academia, which has prompted institutions to look for ways to detect it. Bo Hu warns that an overreliance on fixed linguistic ...
www.nature.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
“As some universities and journals adopt AI-text detectors, they risk creating a feedback loop that constrains how authors express themselves. I have seen colleagues intentionally simplify their grammar or break down complex rhetorical structures to avoid arousing algorithmic suspicion.”
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Ahh, false spring in the Midwest!
February 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Ahh, false spring in the Midwest!
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Don’t miss this little gem: www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
Nonprofit libraries ordered by State Department to stop processing passport applications
The agency, which regulates U.S. passports, began issuing cease and desist orders to not-for-profit libraries in late fall, informing them they were no longer authorized to participate in the Passport...
www.pbs.org
February 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Don’t miss this little gem: www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
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For me one of the most disturbing aspects of the links between Epstein and academia is that the power and incentive structures that encouraged this entanglement are all still in place. Structurally, nothing has changed.
I‘ve mentioned that thanks to the Epstein tranche I learned that one of my PhD advisors, Lee Smolin, continued to have contact with Epstein after 2007, which is not the impression I had
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
Lee Smolin pauses working relationship with Perimeter Institute after being named in Epstein files
Lee Smolin has been asked to “pause” his work by the Perimeter Institute as they review ties to Jeffrey Epstein
www.therecord.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
For me one of the most disturbing aspects of the links between Epstein and academia is that the power and incentive structures that encouraged this entanglement are all still in place. Structurally, nothing has changed.
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I‘ve mentioned that thanks to the Epstein tranche I learned that one of my PhD advisors, Lee Smolin, continued to have contact with Epstein after 2007, which is not the impression I had
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
Lee Smolin pauses working relationship with Perimeter Institute after being named in Epstein files
Lee Smolin has been asked to “pause” his work by the Perimeter Institute as they review ties to Jeffrey Epstein
www.therecord.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I‘ve mentioned that thanks to the Epstein tranche I learned that one of my PhD advisors, Lee Smolin, continued to have contact with Epstein after 2007, which is not the impression I had
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
It’s weird to say the least for my professional past to become a public story that demands feminist analysis
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Imagine if they got more competitive about curing diseases or some shit like that instead of this stupid shit that sucks
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are only going to get more competitive now that they both are focusing on the moon, columnist Tim Higgins writes.
Bezos vs. Musk: The New Billionaire Battle for the Moon
Elon Musk has changed his focus from Mars to a lunar base, going head to head with Jeff Bezos
on.wsj.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Imagine if they got more competitive about curing diseases or some shit like that instead of this stupid shit that sucks
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this always pissed me off when fellow bartenders would say it. it’s just an excuse they make so they can treat black patrons worse.
February 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
this always pissed me off when fellow bartenders would say it. it’s just an excuse they make so they can treat black patrons worse.
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14/ “DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says”
8/26/25 fedscoop.com/doge-social-...
8/26/25 fedscoop.com/doge-social-...
DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says
An SSA spokesperson maintained the agency is “not aware of any compromise” to the cloud environment referenced in the complaint from the agency’s chief data officer.
fedscoop.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
14/ “DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says”
8/26/25 fedscoop.com/doge-social-...
8/26/25 fedscoop.com/doge-social-...
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“[It’s] just over time and having gotten aware and worked with trans folks, and understanding a bit more about the culture and the reality of the meaning of gender,”
“It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that.”
“It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that.”
February 15, 2026 at 10:32 PM
“[It’s] just over time and having gotten aware and worked with trans folks, and understanding a bit more about the culture and the reality of the meaning of gender,”
“It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that.”
“It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s fucking wrong. And you can quote me on that.”
The influenza reporting dashboard for Massachusetts shows that 260 people have died from flu-related illness in recent months — including seven children and 253 adults. Seven adult deaths were reported in the most recent weekly period.
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Another child has died of the flu in Mass.
Another child has died of influenza in Massachusetts this flu season, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths to seven, according to the latest data from the Massachusetts Department of Public H...
www.boston.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The influenza reporting dashboard for Massachusetts shows that 260 people have died from flu-related illness in recent months — including seven children and 253 adults. Seven adult deaths were reported in the most recent weekly period.
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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A white rider carrying a Black Barbie doll with beads around her neck like a noose on a float called “Crack Pipe.” I look forward to the excuses about how this was “misconstrued” and how “liberal and diverse” Tucks is
#Developing: New Orleans city leaders say they are investigating hateful imagery depicted on a float Saturday.
Learn more at the link below:
Learn more at the link below:
February 15, 2026 at 5:23 AM
A white rider carrying a Black Barbie doll with beads around her neck like a noose on a float called “Crack Pipe.” I look forward to the excuses about how this was “misconstrued” and how “liberal and diverse” Tucks is
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To commentate Valentine’s Day, community members and Recovery Bike Shop help put hearts along central at spots where our community members were taken. In the last 3 months at least 38 people have been taken around central Ave.
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
To commentate Valentine’s Day, community members and Recovery Bike Shop help put hearts along central at spots where our community members were taken. In the last 3 months at least 38 people have been taken around central Ave.
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🚨ICE just got access to one of its biggest private detention center operators last night, thanks to a Navy contract.
The move lets ICE bypass normal contracting processes to tap GEO Group to operate its detention centers as they race to buy detention sites to house 92,000 detainees nationwide.
The move lets ICE bypass normal contracting processes to tap GEO Group to operate its detention centers as they race to buy detention sites to house 92,000 detainees nationwide.
ICE Gains Fast-Track Access to Private Prison Giant as It Plans to Nearly Double Detention Capacity
Navy contract allows immigration agency to bypass normal bidding and hire one of its largest detention operators directly as it plans to add 92,000 beds by November
projectsaltbox.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🚨ICE just got access to one of its biggest private detention center operators last night, thanks to a Navy contract.
The move lets ICE bypass normal contracting processes to tap GEO Group to operate its detention centers as they race to buy detention sites to house 92,000 detainees nationwide.
The move lets ICE bypass normal contracting processes to tap GEO Group to operate its detention centers as they race to buy detention sites to house 92,000 detainees nationwide.
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Crazy that Costco’s we value our customers message is so much more effective than everyone else telling us to fuck off
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Crazy that Costco’s we value our customers message is so much more effective than everyone else telling us to fuck off
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Scott Presler should give Elon Musk more credit. Musk’s “DOGE” team also overhauled and expanded the f#cked up “Save” system that is the cornerstone of the GOP’s f#cked up “Save America Act”, a f#cked up voter purge scheme that Musk has relentlessly promoted on X using his f#cked up algorithms. 1/
February 14, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Scott Presler should give Elon Musk more credit. Musk’s “DOGE” team also overhauled and expanded the f#cked up “Save” system that is the cornerstone of the GOP’s f#cked up “Save America Act”, a f#cked up voter purge scheme that Musk has relentlessly promoted on X using his f#cked up algorithms. 1/
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The Nation: 'The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize'
'With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
'With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The Nation: 'The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize'
'With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
'With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
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Mayor Mamdani: “Our city has a duty not just to honor this legacy, but to live up to it…I will always fight for a New York City that invests in our LGBTQ+ community, defends their dignity, & protects every one of our neighbors—without exception.” hyperallergic.com/defying-trum...
@hyperallergic.com
@hyperallergic.com
Defying Trump’s Orders, NYC Re-Raises Pride Flag at Stonewall
Activists and officials returned the rainbow flag to Christopher Park after it was removed at the federal administration’s directive.
hyperallergic.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Mayor Mamdani: “Our city has a duty not just to honor this legacy, but to live up to it…I will always fight for a New York City that invests in our LGBTQ+ community, defends their dignity, & protects every one of our neighbors—without exception.” hyperallergic.com/defying-trum...
@hyperallergic.com
@hyperallergic.com
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Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving trib.al/ZC8ItVD
Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving
Lopez Belloza, who has no criminal history, was detained at Boston's airport Nov. 20 as she prepared to fly home to Texas for the holiday.
trib.al
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving trib.al/ZC8ItVD
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Gavin, goddammit. What nonexistent group of voters are you trying to appeal to now?
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair with his hands in the air
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair with his hands in the air
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Gavin, goddammit. What nonexistent group of voters are you trying to appeal to now?
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Beware the menopausal Gen X, we were raised by coked up parents who left us all alone in the house at 7 years old, and were lied to about shoulder pads and acid wash. We have all the rage and zero fucks to give.
February 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Beware the menopausal Gen X, we were raised by coked up parents who left us all alone in the house at 7 years old, and were lied to about shoulder pads and acid wash. We have all the rage and zero fucks to give.
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Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
February 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
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More evidence of an emerging police state in the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:42 AM
More evidence of an emerging police state in the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Apple’s Cook donated at least $1m to Trump and last year during a visit to the White House made a gift to him of a 24-karat gold sculpture. He also most recently attended a private screening of MELANIA.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Apple warned by FTC over alleged lack of conservative news
The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Apple’s Cook donated at least $1m to Trump and last year during a visit to the White House made a gift to him of a 24-karat gold sculpture. He also most recently attended a private screening of MELANIA.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate
The legislation would overhaul federal election laws in all 50 states by imposing new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. But it faces a daunting path in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...