Tanis O'Connor
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puzzles. games. reproductive health. trans rights. Mariner baseball. she/they. @lemurtanis.13 on signal.
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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As the sun sets across North America on the first day for the 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 Startup Fund, we're over $34,000 raised from over 200 donors.
Onward into the night! And it's great to hear from our contributing editor Katherine Cross. Read her essay from January on the solipsism of social media:
Onward into the night! And it's great to hear from our contributing editor Katherine Cross. Read her essay from January on the solipsism of social media:
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As the sun sets across North America on the first day for the 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 Startup Fund, we're over $34,000 raised from over 200 donors.
Onward into the night! And it's great to hear from our contributing editor Katherine Cross. Read her essay from January on the solipsism of social media:
Onward into the night! And it's great to hear from our contributing editor Katherine Cross. Read her essay from January on the solipsism of social media:
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One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
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y'know, if tech companies weren't so fired up to call every single thing "AI" it would be a lot easier to distinguish "ML spam filter that is well-sandboxed and tuned on your emails" from "giant context and IP-eroding foundation model that makes people paranoid and unhappy"
since the "google is now training gemini on your email contents" thing keeps bumping around here: it's _not happening_. I say this not to defend google but because I know a lot of people that have broken their filtering and made their lives much more annoying from sheer misinformation.
The malwarebytes Google opting-your-emails-into-ai-training thing is not true. The post is based on one bad tweet.
I know anti-tech lamenting is a Bluesky core principle, but please use the same judgement you would for any other clickbait.
www.theverge.com/news/826902/...
I know anti-tech lamenting is a Bluesky core principle, but please use the same judgement you would for any other clickbait.
www.theverge.com/news/826902/...
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
y'know, if tech companies weren't so fired up to call every single thing "AI" it would be a lot easier to distinguish "ML spam filter that is well-sandboxed and tuned on your emails" from "giant context and IP-eroding foundation model that makes people paranoid and unhappy"
A cheap-ass business. www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country
A massive cache of Flock lookups collated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) shows as many as 50 federal, state, and local agencies used Flock during protests over the last year.
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A cheap-ass business. www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
Two minds here: a) exactly correct and good to say b) fascists are going to claim these Congressfolk are advocating for a violent overthrow of the government, because EAIAC.
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Two minds here: a) exactly correct and good to say b) fascists are going to claim these Congressfolk are advocating for a violent overthrow of the government, because EAIAC.
Seattle peeps: do good, see art
Today and every Wednesday through Dec. 17, get free admission to the Seattle Art Museum with a donation of at least two non-perishable canned food items, supporting the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank. Details below:
Discounts to Visit Seattle Art Museum
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience art, SAM offers monthly free days and various discounts for visiting our locations.
www.seattleartmuseum.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Seattle peeps: do good, see art
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A new trans group (emerging out of Nexus Moving Company's trans relocation project) is hosting a virtual vigil for TDOR.
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A new trans group (emerging out of Nexus Moving Company's trans relocation project) is hosting a virtual vigil for TDOR.
I read this headline and I think I'm having a stroke
Keith Urban Sang Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Keith Urban booked a Mar-a-Lago private party for an Australian billionaire and sang Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" to President Donald Trump.
consequence.net
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I read this headline and I think I'm having a stroke
Seattle peeps: Duwamish Native Art Market is happening Thanksgiving weekend 11/28-30. www.duwamishtribe.org/events/2025/...
NOVEMBER ART MARKET 2025 — Duwamish Tribe
FREE ENTRY + FREE PARKING+ GIFTS + NATIVE CRAFTS+ FOOD
www.duwamishtribe.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Seattle peeps: Duwamish Native Art Market is happening Thanksgiving weekend 11/28-30. www.duwamishtribe.org/events/2025/...
Cambervillains, got some spare change?
Cambridge HEART is of the incredible community-based crisis response groups we chatted with on the 1ME podcast—they're hosting a virtual fundraiser 🗓️tomorrow at 6-8 PM ET. If you can, please grab a ticket and/or support their work with a donation! cambridgeheart.networkforgood.com/events/91779...
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Cambervillains, got some spare change?
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
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A Quick Take on Team Cave’s Big Win talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-qui...
A Quick Take on Team Cave’s Big Win
I have what I suspect is a somewhat counterintuitive take on the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A Quick Take on Team Cave’s Big Win talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-qui...
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
...yup. " Democrats are a shameful party. Maybe it will change one day. Maybe we will still have a country worth saving at that time." www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/demo...
Democrats: Caving Like The Losers That They Are - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Paul and Scott have already covered the basics of all of this in detail, but I am absolutely, 100% disgusted at the Democratic Senate caucus for caving in return for absolutely nothing. What better su...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
...yup. " Democrats are a shameful party. Maybe it will change one day. Maybe we will still have a country worth saving at that time." www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/demo...
"Fetterman (PA) No Point" is depressingly accurate. I think I must have filled that guy's voicemail box ten times by now. He's still making chipper bipartisanship videos with McCormick.
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"Fetterman (PA) No Point" is depressingly accurate. I think I must have filled that guy's voicemail box ten times by now. He's still making chipper bipartisanship videos with McCormick.
"enshittogenic policy environment" is a magnificent turn of phrase.
pluralistic.net/2025/11/07/p...
pluralistic.net/2025/11/07/p...
Pluralistic: The enshittification of labor (07 Nov 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"enshittogenic policy environment" is a magnificent turn of phrase.
pluralistic.net/2025/11/07/p...
pluralistic.net/2025/11/07/p...
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Tell data brokers to suck it, and if you like great tech journalism, lmk and I've got a gift sub to 404 Media. www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
How to Opt-Out of Airlines Selling Your Travel Data to the Government
The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), owned by major U.S. airlines, collects billions of ticketing records and sells them to the government to be searched without a warrant. I managed to opt-out o...
www.404media.co
November 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Tell data brokers to suck it, and if you like great tech journalism, lmk and I've got a gift sub to 404 Media. www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
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Tonight, in Chicago, North Side rapid responders and community members held a vigil. At least ten people were abducted by ICE in Rogers Park alone today. We uplifted the message RESIST ICE in lights. We spoke out, sang together, grieved, and reaffirmed our commitment to defending our neighbors.
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Tonight, in Chicago, North Side rapid responders and community members held a vigil. At least ten people were abducted by ICE in Rogers Park alone today. We uplifted the message RESIST ICE in lights. We spoke out, sang together, grieved, and reaffirmed our commitment to defending our neighbors.
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IT IS TIME FOR BLUESKY RECIPE POSTING
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Good person and talented artist LJ Stephens is making lovely resin ornaments and shipping this year. If you need bold colors or want something pretty but not super-expensive, take a look. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ljs...
Holiday Ornaments: Hand-made Resin
Artisanal, iridescent, and even custom, holiday ornaments.
www.kickstarter.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Good person and talented artist LJ Stephens is making lovely resin ornaments and shipping this year. If you need bold colors or want something pretty but not super-expensive, take a look. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ljs...
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I was really pleased with how the main photo from the Fenway Health protest on Saturday came out.
Ideally, I'd just be a writer and not do images or videos, but in this day and age you kinda have to be willing to do a little of everything.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Ideally, I'd just be a writer and not do images or videos, but in this day and age you kinda have to be willing to do a little of everything.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Defiant Protests Target Fenway Health As Youth Care Ends — Assigned
Organizers spanning generations converged to demand the LGBTQ+ community health center reinstate gender-affirming care for patients under 19.
www.assignedmedia.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I was really pleased with how the main photo from the Fenway Health protest on Saturday came out.
Ideally, I'd just be a writer and not do images or videos, but in this day and age you kinda have to be willing to do a little of everything.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Ideally, I'd just be a writer and not do images or videos, but in this day and age you kinda have to be willing to do a little of everything.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
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I'm from Trinidad & Tobago. I can't tell you how many horrible things have been going on here since we elected a Trump friendly government in Apr via low voter turnout, as happened in the US.
But today, after having us under a State of Emergency for months, they've called out all armed forces. 1/3
But today, after having us under a State of Emergency for months, they've called out all armed forces. 1/3
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I'm from Trinidad & Tobago. I can't tell you how many horrible things have been going on here since we elected a Trump friendly government in Apr via low voter turnout, as happened in the US.
But today, after having us under a State of Emergency for months, they've called out all armed forces. 1/3
But today, after having us under a State of Emergency for months, they've called out all armed forces. 1/3
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