Madeline Ashby
@madelineashby.bsky.social
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This is literally one of the things the King did that made the first amendment the first.
"The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine" @theintercept.com - The Anarchist Library is linked in the article
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is literally one of the things the King did that made the first amendment the first.
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
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Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
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17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
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“Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms.”
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege - The Economic Times
Meta reportedly halted internal research into the mental health impacts of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence of harm. Internal documents revealed users reported lower depression and...
m.economictimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms.”
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“How am I supposed to just infer what people’s gender deal is??” Well buddy, I don’t know how Korean speakers identify which verbal declensions to use based on age and status when they meet each other but they’ve pulled it off for centuries so I guess the answer is put your bussy into it
September 6, 2023 at 12:05 PM
“How am I supposed to just infer what people’s gender deal is??” Well buddy, I don’t know how Korean speakers identify which verbal declensions to use based on age and status when they meet each other but they’ve pulled it off for centuries so I guess the answer is put your bussy into it
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
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Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
.
Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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NERD KLAXON THIS SUNDAY
www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
The American Revolution
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.
www.pbs.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
NERD KLAXON THIS SUNDAY
www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
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The Joyce Carol Oates and “books written between 1890-1930 are so ALPHA” thing struck home because it showed how many elites nowadays lack the ability to be moved or find meaning in art beyond what we did watching John Wick and going fuck yea this rules and that explains why they believe in AI art
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Joyce Carol Oates and “books written between 1890-1930 are so ALPHA” thing struck home because it showed how many elites nowadays lack the ability to be moved or find meaning in art beyond what we did watching John Wick and going fuck yea this rules and that explains why they believe in AI art
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I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
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this book is a brutal, icy marvel
I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
this book is a brutal, icy marvel
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Here’s the poppies in the bottom of my office building .
They are really moving because they are about five feet tall and are very 3D.
They are really moving because they are about five feet tall and are very 3D.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Here’s the poppies in the bottom of my office building .
They are really moving because they are about five feet tall and are very 3D.
They are really moving because they are about five feet tall and are very 3D.
I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
Apparently today is the day* to remind everyone that @davidnickle.bsky.social and I edited a James Bond anthology: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
*For the record, I mean a day in which Bond is being discussed broadly, and not, you know, Remembrance Day.
*For the record, I mean a day in which Bond is being discussed broadly, and not, you know, Remembrance Day.
Licence Expired: The Unauthorized James Bond
In Paris, James Bond meets his match over appetizers an…
www.goodreads.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Apparently today is the day* to remind everyone that @davidnickle.bsky.social and I edited a James Bond anthology: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
*For the record, I mean a day in which Bond is being discussed broadly, and not, you know, Remembrance Day.
*For the record, I mean a day in which Bond is being discussed broadly, and not, you know, Remembrance Day.
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
I believe we may finally have an answer to the riddle of who Chotiners the Chotiner.
I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I believe we may finally have an answer to the riddle of who Chotiners the Chotiner.
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man people are so scared of toronto public transit. I mean I get it I suppose? like shit happens? but like folks are scared of downtown? maybe I have different expectations because I’ve lived in Bombay and New York and seeing random shit on trains is normal and I’ve encountered assholes but still!
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
man people are so scared of toronto public transit. I mean I get it I suppose? like shit happens? but like folks are scared of downtown? maybe I have different expectations because I’ve lived in Bombay and New York and seeing random shit on trains is normal and I’ve encountered assholes but still!
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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The Man Who Tracks Silicon Valley's 'Nerd Reich' thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The Man Who Tracks Silicon Valley’s ‘Nerd Reich’ | The Tyee
Wonder what US tech titans wish for, Canada? Study their roots, says writer Gil Duran. A Tyee Q&A.
thetyee.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Man Who Tracks Silicon Valley's 'Nerd Reich' thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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you wanna radicalize middle american moms and aunties even more this is how you fucking do it
saying that this simply bans CBD GUMMIES (a not very popular product right now) is absolutely burying the lede. THIS OUTLAWS ALL THCA, DELTA9, DELTA 8 PRODUCTS
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
you wanna radicalize middle american moms and aunties even more this is how you fucking do it
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Why your energy bills are increasing.
The cost of electricity has risen 5.5% over the last 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data, almost twice as much as the overall cost of living (up 2.7%).
The cost of electricity has risen 5.5% over the last 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data, almost twice as much as the overall cost of living (up 2.7%).
Big Tech’s A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Why your energy bills are increasing.
The cost of electricity has risen 5.5% over the last 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data, almost twice as much as the overall cost of living (up 2.7%).
The cost of electricity has risen 5.5% over the last 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data, almost twice as much as the overall cost of living (up 2.7%).
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
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Really don’t think it can be emphasized enough what an INSANELY promising technology mRNA vaccination has proved itself to be and it’s beyond infuriating that it is under active and sustained attack by the most powerful people on earth
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Really don’t think it can be emphasized enough what an INSANELY promising technology mRNA vaccination has proved itself to be and it’s beyond infuriating that it is under active and sustained attack by the most powerful people on earth