Liz Fong-Jones (方禮真)
@lizthegrey.com
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Begun, the fire icon invasion has.
January 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Begun, the fire icon invasion has.
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Hey MSP people who want to join the MSP feed, here are instructions! If you ever DM'd or tagged Ian asking to be added, that won't work -- you need to fill out the form.
Here’s a link to the instructions! Note that turnaround is not immediate, this is a volunteer labor of love 💕
Hi! Update to how you join the Minneapolis and St. Paul feed bc my screenshot was out of date. 1. Fill out the Google Form (linked in next post). 2. Wait 48-72 hours, maybe longer (vol-led so we're on it but not asap). 3. Then you have to add yourself to the feed.
January 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Hey MSP people who want to join the MSP feed, here are instructions! If you ever DM'd or tagged Ian asking to be added, that won't work -- you need to fill out the form.
this is me cringing in "has had data security and privacy training at Google" where we were taught that any access to user data without a damn good documented reason was a firing offence, and ❌❌❌ looking up yourself, friends, or family.
every single break-glass access? documented in triplicate.
every single break-glass access? documented in triplicate.
My father in law was a homicide detective. We dropped off snacks during one night shift.
He showed us around.
"This is the computer for the background checks. Let me show you how it works - what's your social security number?"
He showed us around.
"This is the computer for the background checks. Let me show you how it works - what's your social security number?"
You ever date a girl with a protective-but-affable-but-jokester dad? Because that's how I learned what a shotgun sounds like *and* what a dummy grenade looks like.
January 10, 2026 at 4:52 AM
this is me cringing in "has had data security and privacy training at Google" where we were taught that any access to user data without a damn good documented reason was a firing offence, and ❌❌❌ looking up yourself, friends, or family.
every single break-glass access? documented in triplicate.
every single break-glass access? documented in triplicate.
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one thing you don't see developers complaining about is how LLMs were trained on their work
it *was*, of course, but as a cohort devs are willing participants - and the criticisms about AI replacing creatives just don't really land
(generalising, ofc)
it *was*, of course, but as a cohort devs are willing participants - and the criticisms about AI replacing creatives just don't really land
(generalising, ofc)
January 10, 2026 at 4:35 AM
one thing you don't see developers complaining about is how LLMs were trained on their work
it *was*, of course, but as a cohort devs are willing participants - and the criticisms about AI replacing creatives just don't really land
(generalising, ofc)
it *was*, of course, but as a cohort devs are willing participants - and the criticisms about AI replacing creatives just don't really land
(generalising, ofc)
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Reminder that “Say her name” was developed specifically to call attention to murders of Black women
January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Reminder that “Say her name” was developed specifically to call attention to murders of Black women
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Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
January 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
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Fun fact #3, the California state legislature could, if they wanted, pass a bill next week that imposed a 75% sales tax or use tax against hotels and car rental agencies who provide GSA rates to out-of-state federal law enforcement. They could aggressively enforce it.
January 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Fun fact #3, the California state legislature could, if they wanted, pass a bill next week that imposed a 75% sales tax or use tax against hotels and car rental agencies who provide GSA rates to out-of-state federal law enforcement. They could aggressively enforce it.
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Fun fact #6, States have the power to enforce their traffic laws against private rental vehicles whose plates have been removed or altered.
A Hertz rental driven by an ICE agent is not a G.O.V. it's a private vehicle
Local governments can offer bonuses to tow truck drivers for enforcing this law.
A Hertz rental driven by an ICE agent is not a G.O.V. it's a private vehicle
Local governments can offer bonuses to tow truck drivers for enforcing this law.
January 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Fun fact #6, States have the power to enforce their traffic laws against private rental vehicles whose plates have been removed or altered.
A Hertz rental driven by an ICE agent is not a G.O.V. it's a private vehicle
Local governments can offer bonuses to tow truck drivers for enforcing this law.
A Hertz rental driven by an ICE agent is not a G.O.V. it's a private vehicle
Local governments can offer bonuses to tow truck drivers for enforcing this law.
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The deliciously delusional popularity of Toowoomba pasta – a viral seafood dish inexplicably named for my home town | Rebecca Shaw
The deliciously delusional popularity of Toowoomba pasta – a viral seafood dish inexplicably named for my home town | Rebecca Shaw
A plate created by Outback Steakhouse is now wildly popular in South Korea. This is as delightful as it is puzzling
One of the things that happens when you grow up somewhere that isn’t a big city, and then you move to a big city (much like Babe, pig in the city), is that you inevitably carry your home town with you.
Regardless of your feelings towards it, whether the memories are sweet or traumatic, your eye will always be drawn to any news story, event, achievement – basically any mention of your previous home or people from there. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The deliciously delusional popularity of Toowoomba pasta – a viral seafood dish inexplicably named for my home town | Rebecca Shaw
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The Guardian doing inexplicable voluntary free public relations work for a corporation profiting from sexual abuse by headlining this as the image gen being "turned off". It isn't off: they've just monetised it. What the fuck are we doing here people, come on.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
X to limit editing function to paying subscribers after platform threatened with fines and regulatory action
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:18 AM
The Guardian doing inexplicable voluntary free public relations work for a corporation profiting from sexual abuse by headlining this as the image gen being "turned off". It isn't off: they've just monetised it. What the fuck are we doing here people, come on.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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This situation is really escalating in a terrifying way. Minnesota I am so fucking proud of you and also so mad for you.
Federal immigration officers are pulling out of a Louisiana crackdown and heading to Minneapolis in an abrupt pivot from an operation that drew protests around New Orleans and aimed to make thousands of arrests, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that federal border agents are pulling out of a Louisiana immigration crackdown and heading to Minneapolis.
www.mprnews.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
This situation is really escalating in a terrifying way. Minnesota I am so fucking proud of you and also so mad for you.
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OpenAI is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
I’m sure that will go well:
I’m sure that will go well:
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agent
To prepare AI agents for office work, the company is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
www.wired.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:16 AM
OpenAI is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
I’m sure that will go well:
I’m sure that will go well:
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Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
The emergency order temporarily keeps funding flowing to five blue states.
dlvr.it
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
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I mean congrats, fuckers, you just made the wine moms even angrier now that you’ve directly and specifically threatened their lives
January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I mean congrats, fuckers, you just made the wine moms even angrier now that you’ve directly and specifically threatened their lives
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like I said, the MAGA fascists always and inevitably grossly underestimate the resolve of women
Two different "wine moms" I work with have dropped their emergency contact info to the company slack in the last couple days because, to quote one of them, "I'm going to the protest tonight and if i get shot, I want you to know why I missed work."
January 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
like I said, the MAGA fascists always and inevitably grossly underestimate the resolve of women
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Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
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You don't have to break the law to go on tax strike, remember the charitable tax deduction, if you literally give as much as you owe in taxes to 501c3s that support the causes you care about, up to 50% of your AGI, you will get a refund of your withholdings. IANAA, obviously talk to your accountant.
the direction this is heading is fundamentally a showdown over tax dollars and withholding of funds from the federal govt to the states, and from the populace of the states to the federal govt.
November 9, 2024 at 12:43 AM
You don't have to break the law to go on tax strike, remember the charitable tax deduction, if you literally give as much as you owe in taxes to 501c3s that support the causes you care about, up to 50% of your AGI, you will get a refund of your withholdings. IANAA, obviously talk to your accountant.
freeformz also called it
Can’t wait for them to turn off payments to folks in a blue state that is suing the DjT admin.
January 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
freeformz also called it
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welp, I fear I called it. bsky.app/profile/lizt...
the direction this is heading is fundamentally a showdown over tax dollars and withholding of funds from the federal govt to the states, and from the populace of the states to the federal govt.
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
welp, I fear I called it. bsky.app/profile/lizt...
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The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
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i'd love to see yours! also you got a shoutout from my agent:
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
i'd love to see yours! also you got a shoutout from my agent:
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damn TIL the titan m2 chip is RISCV based, pretty cool
January 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
damn TIL the titan m2 chip is RISCV based, pretty cool
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Here are the lawyers set to argue next week in the trans sports ban cases.
Kathleen Hartnett from Cooley is arguing for the trans student in the Idaho case, and Josh Block from the ACLU is arguing for the trans student in the West Virginia case.
Kathleen Hartnett from Cooley is arguing for the trans student in the Idaho case, and Josh Block from the ACLU is arguing for the trans student in the West Virginia case.
January 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Here are the lawyers set to argue next week in the trans sports ban cases.
Kathleen Hartnett from Cooley is arguing for the trans student in the Idaho case, and Josh Block from the ACLU is arguing for the trans student in the West Virginia case.
Kathleen Hartnett from Cooley is arguing for the trans student in the Idaho case, and Josh Block from the ACLU is arguing for the trans student in the West Virginia case.
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The opposition is claiming the social media ban is a failure because kids have bypassed it and also they haven't put in enough mental health funding to support kids.
If only people could have predicted this when the opposition helped along by News Corp pushed hard for a social media ban.
If only people could have predicted this when the opposition helped along by News Corp pushed hard for a social media ban.
January 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The opposition is claiming the social media ban is a failure because kids have bypassed it and also they haven't put in enough mental health funding to support kids.
If only people could have predicted this when the opposition helped along by News Corp pushed hard for a social media ban.
If only people could have predicted this when the opposition helped along by News Corp pushed hard for a social media ban.
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it’s incredibly important to note that on the new footage that came out from the ICE agent himself, halfway through the video he switches his phone between his hands, opening up to grab his gun way before renee good even starts driving
January 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
it’s incredibly important to note that on the new footage that came out from the ICE agent himself, halfway through the video he switches his phone between his hands, opening up to grab his gun way before renee good even starts driving