RationalMan
@rationalman.bsky.social
Anti fascist/racist/capitalism
Lover of science and technology
20 year skeptic
Lover of science and technology
20 year skeptic
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I don't ever ask for support or donations on the News feed because its infrastructure is all run on Graze, which provides an incredible service to the Bluesky community.
Please consider sending them a few bucks to help with costs if you find this feed useful! 💚
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ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
(Published November)
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
(Published November)
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
www.propublica.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
(Published November)
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
(Published November)
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Trans youth healthcare is based in decades of research and supported by every major medical organization in the US. Under RFK Jr, a handpicked panel produced a dodgy report claiming otherwise.
It's a clear example of Kennedy's war on science. So why aren't news organizations treating it that way?
It's a clear example of Kennedy's war on science. So why aren't news organizations treating it that way?
The Neglected Front in RFK Jr.’s War on Science — Assigned
As trans healthcare is decimated no one is standing up for the integrity of the scientific process for these patients.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Trans youth healthcare is based in decades of research and supported by every major medical organization in the US. Under RFK Jr, a handpicked panel produced a dodgy report claiming otherwise.
It's a clear example of Kennedy's war on science. So why aren't news organizations treating it that way?
It's a clear example of Kennedy's war on science. So why aren't news organizations treating it that way?
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Multiple social media users noticed on Monday that the 60 Minutes episode was available via the Global TV app. To view the episode, viewers need to connect to the app from a Canadian IP address.
People then uploaded copies of the episode to a variety of file sharing sites and services.
People then uploaded copies of the episode to a variety of file sharing sites and services.
Archivists Posted the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment Bari Weiss Killed
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
www.404media.co
December 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Multiple social media users noticed on Monday that the 60 Minutes episode was available via the Global TV app. To view the episode, viewers need to connect to the app from a Canadian IP address.
People then uploaded copies of the episode to a variety of file sharing sites and services.
People then uploaded copies of the episode to a variety of file sharing sites and services.
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“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the onslaught of ICE has reshaped daily life, drawing comparisons to 1930s Germany.
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iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
Archivists Posted the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment Bari Weiss Killed
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
www.404media.co
December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop streaming ICE recruitment ads NOW!
The Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars into these dystopian ICE recruitment ads. Meanwhile, cities are being terrorized by ICE agents who are running rampant with abuses of power, s...
sign.moveon.org
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
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“Experts credit the universal dose with the near elimination of hepatitis B in babies—from about 16,000 cases per year to fewer than 20.“ 🧪🛟
“Without data to support their decision & defying warnings from doctors, medical associations, & public-health groups, a federal advisory panel stocked with loyalists to Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to stop recommending a life-saving vaccine to infants at birth”
RFK Jr.’s CDC panel: No more hepatitis B vaccine for some newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel, stocked with anti-vaccine activists and loyalists to RFK Jr., voted Friday to stop recommending a birth dose of vaccine.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“Experts credit the universal dose with the near elimination of hepatitis B in babies—from about 16,000 cases per year to fewer than 20.“ 🧪🛟
Ik wil graag dit NRC-artikel met je delen: "Minder vlees is ook gezonder voor toekomstige generaties": www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Minder vlees is ook gezonder voor toekomstige generaties
Gezondheidsraad nieuw advies: meer peulen, minder vlees
www.nrc.nl
December 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ik wil graag dit NRC-artikel met je delen: "Minder vlees is ook gezonder voor toekomstige generaties": www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Bekijk dit! - campagnes.degoedezaak.org/campaigns/sl...
#overheid
#palestine
#genocide
#nederland
#degoedezaak
#overheid
#palestine
#genocide
#nederland
#degoedezaak
Nederland: Sluit de genocide geldkraan!
Nederland draagt bij aan de Israëlische genocide in Gaza. Als 's werelds grootste investeerder in Israël pompen bedrijven vanuit ons land miljarden in de Israëlische oorlogsmachine waarmee Palestijnen...
campagnes.degoedezaak.org
July 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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It was such a pleasure to speak with @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com about my book Empire of AI. Really thoughtful and thorough questions that explored the many human stories I highlight in my book.
Order the book here: empireofai.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enX...
Order the book here: empireofai.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enX...
Silicon Valley Insider EXPOSES Cult Like AI Companies | Aaron Bastani Meets Karen Hao
YouTube video by Novara Media
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It was such a pleasure to speak with @aaronjbastani.bsky.social for @novaramedia.com about my book Empire of AI. Really thoughtful and thorough questions that explored the many human stories I highlight in my book.
Order the book here: empireofai.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enX...
Order the book here: empireofai.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enX...
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🇨🇱 In Chile, where AI data centers threaten the country’s precious water resources, Karen Hao makes the case that AI firms are building their wealth off resource extraction and labor exploitation reut.rs/3GmhZPy
Karen Hao on how the AI boom became a new imperial frontier
The author of “Empire of AI” traces how OpenAI’s global reach is reshaping labor, energy and power — and why she sees echoes of empire in its rise.
reut.rs
July 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🇨🇱 In Chile, where AI data centers threaten the country’s precious water resources, Karen Hao makes the case that AI firms are building their wealth off resource extraction and labor exploitation reut.rs/3GmhZPy
www.democracynow.org/2025/7/4/emp...
#ai
#chatgpt
#democracynow
#environment
#globalwarming
@karenhao.bsky.social great interview exposing the true costs to both our environment and our democracy. Must watch!🔥🔥🔥🔥
#ai
#chatgpt
#democracynow
#environment
#globalwarming
@karenhao.bsky.social great interview exposing the true costs to both our environment and our democracy. Must watch!🔥🔥🔥🔥
“Empire of AI”: Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of the new book Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power...
www.democracynow.org
July 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
www.democracynow.org/2025/7/4/emp...
#ai
#chatgpt
#democracynow
#environment
#globalwarming
@karenhao.bsky.social great interview exposing the true costs to both our environment and our democracy. Must watch!🔥🔥🔥🔥
#ai
#chatgpt
#democracynow
#environment
#globalwarming
@karenhao.bsky.social great interview exposing the true costs to both our environment and our democracy. Must watch!🔥🔥🔥🔥
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The world has come out to celebrate Pride month ✊
These Pride protests show people coming together to fight for the rights of LGBTI people, but not everyone can. In other places, Pride is actively shut down by governments and law enforcement agencies.
#ProtectTheProtest
These Pride protests show people coming together to fight for the rights of LGBTI people, but not everyone can. In other places, Pride is actively shut down by governments and law enforcement agencies.
#ProtectTheProtest
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The world has come out to celebrate Pride month ✊
These Pride protests show people coming together to fight for the rights of LGBTI people, but not everyone can. In other places, Pride is actively shut down by governments and law enforcement agencies.
#ProtectTheProtest
These Pride protests show people coming together to fight for the rights of LGBTI people, but not everyone can. In other places, Pride is actively shut down by governments and law enforcement agencies.
#ProtectTheProtest
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NASA is asking the public to help with studying this phenomena.
Noctilucent clouds form high in the atmosphere and may hold clues about climate and upper air changes. You can contribute with just your camera.
#CitizenScience
#NoctilucentClouds
#Atmosphere
📷🧪⚒️
science.nasa.gov/get-involved...
Noctilucent clouds form high in the atmosphere and may hold clues about climate and upper air changes. You can contribute with just your camera.
#CitizenScience
#NoctilucentClouds
#Atmosphere
📷🧪⚒️
science.nasa.gov/get-involved...
Space Cloud Watch Needs Your Photos of Night-Shining Clouds - NASA Science
Noctilucent or night-shining clouds are rare, high-altitude clouds that glow with a blue silvery hue at dusk or dawn when the Sun shines on them from below
science.nasa.gov
May 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NASA is asking the public to help with studying this phenomena.
Noctilucent clouds form high in the atmosphere and may hold clues about climate and upper air changes. You can contribute with just your camera.
#CitizenScience
#NoctilucentClouds
#Atmosphere
📷🧪⚒️
science.nasa.gov/get-involved...
Noctilucent clouds form high in the atmosphere and may hold clues about climate and upper air changes. You can contribute with just your camera.
#CitizenScience
#NoctilucentClouds
#Atmosphere
📷🧪⚒️
science.nasa.gov/get-involved...
Fifteen Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill, Researchers Reveal Most-Polluting Rigs insideclimatenews.org/news/1605202...
Fifteen Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill, Researchers Reveal Most-Polluting Rigs - Inside Climate News
Satellite imagery shows the worst sites worldwide for oil slicks and methane emissions. Report authors expect pollution will only increase as the Trump administration opens more waters to drilling.
insideclimatenews.org
May 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Fifteen Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill, Researchers Reveal Most-Polluting Rigs insideclimatenews.org/news/1605202...
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“The Nakba (Catastrophe) of 1948 was the first major systemic campaign of violence carried out by [Zionists] to dispossess and … displace Palestinians from Historic Palestine. With the … complicity of the Global North, this ethnic cleansing and mass expulsion campaign is now 77 years strong”
The Nakba, 77 Years of International Humanitarian Law Violations: Terror, Slaughter, and Systemic Ethnic Cleansing
The Nakba (Catastrophe) of 1948 was the first major systemic campaign of violence carried out by the Zionist movement to dispossess and forcibly displace Palestinians from Historic Palestine. With...
www.hindrajabfoundation.org
May 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“The Nakba (Catastrophe) of 1948 was the first major systemic campaign of violence carried out by [Zionists] to dispossess and … displace Palestinians from Historic Palestine. With the … complicity of the Global North, this ethnic cleansing and mass expulsion campaign is now 77 years strong”
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If you often say "wow I relate to developers" then I have the perfect job for you
Developer Relations role just listed! There's also a bunch of other recent additions on the jobs page bsky.social/about/join
Developer Relations role just listed! There's also a bunch of other recent additions on the jobs page bsky.social/about/join
Jobs - Bluesky
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bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If you often say "wow I relate to developers" then I have the perfect job for you
Developer Relations role just listed! There's also a bunch of other recent additions on the jobs page bsky.social/about/join
Developer Relations role just listed! There's also a bunch of other recent additions on the jobs page bsky.social/about/join
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ICE officers are now reportedly required to meet arrest quotas each day, from a few hundred to between 1,200 and 1,500 nationwide. Jonathan Blitzer reports on the mystery of the agency’s unidentifiable arrests.
The Mystery of ICE’s Unidentifiable Arrests
In early March, the agency announced that it had arrested forty-eight people in New Mexico—a month later, their identities and whereabouts remain unknown.
nyer.cm
April 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
ICE officers are now reportedly required to meet arrest quotas each day, from a few hundred to between 1,200 and 1,500 nationwide. Jonathan Blitzer reports on the mystery of the agency’s unidentifiable arrests.
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A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
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Politicians in the 'West' have been quiet. Imagine if Russia would have done this in Ukraine.
"On 23 March contact was lost with a team of Palestinian rescue workers and medics in southern Gaza. A week later their bodies were recovered from a mass grave."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
"On 23 March contact was lost with a team of Palestinian rescue workers and medics in southern Gaza. A week later their bodies were recovered from a mass grave."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
The Gaza paramedic killings: a visual timeline
A week after contact was lost with a team of Palestinian rescue workers and medics in southern Gaza, their bodies were found in a mass grave
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Politicians in the 'West' have been quiet. Imagine if Russia would have done this in Ukraine.
"On 23 March contact was lost with a team of Palestinian rescue workers and medics in southern Gaza. A week later their bodies were recovered from a mass grave."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
"On 23 March contact was lost with a team of Palestinian rescue workers and medics in southern Gaza. A week later their bodies were recovered from a mass grave."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...