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I am not bound by society’s dictations of what makes a woman a woman or a man a man—
or a human a human.
I simply am.
I am simply beautiful for it.
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This is an insane story start to finish. $65k a year "AI school" heavily surveils students, generates nonsensical questions that "does more harm than good," scrapes from competitors. Stores hours of video of children insecurely. Lots more:

www.404media.co/students-are...
'Students Are Being Treated Like Guinea Pigs:' Inside an AI-Powered Private School
Leaked documents reveal the inner workings of Alpha School, which both the press and the Trump administration have applauded. The documents show Alpha School's AI is generating faulty lessons that som...
www.404media.co
February 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Snow is seen at Mt. Diablo. Big, wet flakes are falling, mixed with rain. Road is closed about 2 miles down from visitor center.
February 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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I just wish people would read
February 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Public comment on Dr Oz's proposed rules to ban gender-affirming care for youth closes 2/17

One rule bans hospital-based care, the other eliminates Medicaid/CHIP coverage

Together they'd make care virtually unavailable nationwide, including in shield law states

www.patreon.com/posts/149210...
February 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Trans people facing ‘workers’ rights crisis’ as court rules employers can ban trans women from using female toilets

www.the-independent....

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Trans people facing ‘workers’ rights crisis’ after latest ruling, campaigners says
But a High Court judge said service providers should be ‘guided by common sense and benevolence’ when providing toilet facilities to trans people
www.the-independent.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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February 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Me and cofounder @laurawenus.bsky.social talked about the Tenderloin Voice today.

We're building an unconventional newsroom that collaborates with its audience.
Today we were on the radio!

So grateful to the good people at @kalwradio.bsky.social Your Call with Rose Aguilar for this talk about independent media — including new newsrooms like us!

Give it a listen: www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...

We're at the 36-min mark, but the whole show's great.
Why independent media matters for a healthy democracy
We mark the 50th anniversary of Mother Jones and the launch of The Tenderloin Voice, a new newsroom serving San Francisco’s Tenderloin community.
www.kalw.org
February 13, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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San Antonio, Texas: NBC Report Alleges ICE Staff Mocked Migrant Children with Fake Thanksgiving Feast and Served Spoiled Food
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 AM
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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T4T love is a radical act of resistance. T4T love is healing. T4T is revolutionary. Today, we’re celebrating the power of trans love in all its forms.
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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"Populism"
February 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Vulnerable communities are being targeted by right-wing, bad faith personalities in the wake of a national tragedy.

Media can ensure they’re following best practices & avoid stoking an increasingly emboldened hate movement.

@transjournalists.org guide + more resources for covering Tumbler Ridge:
Resources for covering Tumbler Ridge - J-Source
Vulnerable communities are being targeted by right-wing, bad faith personalities and accounts online in the wake of a national tragedy. Newsrooms can make sure they’re following best practices and avo...
j-source.ca
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Latest edition of The Untethered Telegram is out!
San Francisco News Highlights: Gutted Immigrant Court, Super Bowl vs Homeless, Vendors, SFUSD Teachers & OpenAI, Private school for SF Politician kids, Protesting Zuckerberg, Trans health care, Lurie

Read here: leftylea.substack.com/p/san-franci...
San Francisco: The Untethered Telegram #5
San Francisco News Highlights: Gutted Immigrant Court, Super Bowl vs Homeless, Vendors, SFUSD Teachers & OpenAI, Private school for SF Politician kids, Protesting Zuckerberg, Trans health care, Lurie
leftylea.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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JUST IN: The San Francisco Rapid Response Network said it had verified the arrest of an "elderly nanny" by federal immigration agents in the Diamond Heights neighborhood.

Mayor Daniel Lurie said he has been made "aware" of the purported arrest.

missionlocal.org/2026/02/mayo...
Mayor Lurie ‘aware’ of purported ICE arrest of 'elderly nanny' in S.F.
The San Francisco Rapid Response Network, a coalition of immigrant rights’ group in the city that works to verify purported immigration arrests, put out a
missionlocal.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Latest edition of The Untethered Telegram is out!
San Francisco News Highlights: Gutted Immigrant Court, Super Bowl vs Homeless, Vendors, SFUSD Teachers & OpenAI, Private school for SF Politician kids, Protesting Zuckerberg, Trans health care, Lurie

Read here: leftylea.substack.com/p/san-franci...
San Francisco: The Untethered Telegram #5
San Francisco News Highlights: Gutted Immigrant Court, Super Bowl vs Homeless, Vendors, SFUSD Teachers & OpenAI, Private school for SF Politician kids, Protesting Zuckerberg, Trans health care, Lurie
leftylea.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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I’ve spent years of my life trying to explain to people that anti-trans conservatism naturally flows from their belief that children in the American nuclear family are not individuals with autonomy, but instead property of the parents and state, and this guy just… tweeted it out
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Dozens Arrested After Throwing Dildos at ICE Outside Whipple Federal Building
Dozens Arrested After Throwing Dildos at ICE Outside Whipple Federal Building - UNICORN RIOT
Police in riot gear arrested up to 54 protesters on Feb. 7 at the Whipple Federal Building following a day of actions that culminated in protesters throwing hundreds of dildos.
unicornriot.ninja
February 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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the San Francisco teachers' strike will, barring an overnight deal, enter Day 4 tomorrow—wages have been a major sticking point

how much do teachers make vs. city-employed workers?

they make less, much less: on average, almost half what nurses make, and $50K less than cops
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 AM
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump’s Border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to “end the resistance.”
“Uptick In Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
In one 30-minute stretch, three Minneapolis legal observers were arrested as ICE ramped up its targeting of community volunteers.
interc.pt
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Emma here. Massive turnout at SF Civic Center rn in support of UESF and the teachers strike. Teachers, principals, parents, students.
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM