Orion🌈&sm9eb
@sm9eb.bsky.social
Archaeologist specializing in Late Neolithic/Halaf Şanlıurfa, Turkey; D.C.-born; foodie; astronomy & gardening buff; former guardian of Urfalı cat Commander Orion 🌈🖤; current guardian of not-a-Guest-anymore Cat Italy!
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"...grind the paper down, yank it right, & rip out its spine" is pretty much exactly what the Block family just did to a 240 y.o. institution & crucial local resource - the first newspaper west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Post-Gazette to publish final edition and cease operations on May 3
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owner Block Communications Inc. said Wednesday that it will cease publication of the newspaper May 3, an announcement that came...
www.post-gazette.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM
"...grind the paper down, yank it right, & rip out its spine" is pretty much exactly what the Block family just did to a 240 y.o. institution & crucial local resource - the first newspaper west of the Allegheny Mountains.
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"Whatever, I get my news from the Guardian" -- said the fool who thinks an ever diminishing number of news sources doesn't matter, which means a fool who probably also likes the Guardian because they think it's "free," because they don't pay for the labor from which they benefit.
February 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
"Whatever, I get my news from the Guardian" -- said the fool who thinks an ever diminishing number of news sources doesn't matter, which means a fool who probably also likes the Guardian because they think it's "free," because they don't pay for the labor from which they benefit.
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If you're thinking about Washington Post, "well, to hell with them, they did it to themselves," then count yourself on the side of management. Because, no, labor didn't do this to themselves, didn't grind the paper down, yank it right, & rip out its spine. That's capital. Now we'll all suffer.
February 5, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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There were several illegal attempts to kidnap people in Canada and return them to the USA. In 1858, one teenager, Sylvanus Demarest, was grabbed and thrown on a train bound for the States. A group of 100 armed men and women were able to rescue him from his kidnapper.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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@nuclearanthro.bsky.social Thoughts?
February 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
@nuclearanthro.bsky.social Thoughts?
#AnthOfFood
Like "Freedom Fries" or the Turkish switch (in some places) from Rus Salatası to Amerikalı Salatası during the Cold War, except *we're the bad guys*.
We need to fight so much harder to get these horrible people out of government.
Like "Freedom Fries" or the Turkish switch (in some places) from Rus Salatası to Amerikalı Salatası during the Cold War, except *we're the bad guys*.
We need to fight so much harder to get these horrible people out of government.
In Germany we have a popular pastry called Amerikaner ( American ) it’s a fluffy pastry with lemon glaze . This bakery changed the name !
February 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM
#AnthOfFood
Like "Freedom Fries" or the Turkish switch (in some places) from Rus Salatası to Amerikalı Salatası during the Cold War, except *we're the bad guys*.
We need to fight so much harder to get these horrible people out of government.
Like "Freedom Fries" or the Turkish switch (in some places) from Rus Salatası to Amerikalı Salatası during the Cold War, except *we're the bad guys*.
We need to fight so much harder to get these horrible people out of government.
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“Clearly we need funding to help with sheltering people — ideally permanently, right?”
Before the storm slammed the area, The Haven raised over $100,000 in emergency funds for hotel rooms. Over 90 people were hoteled, some of them learning about the option from PIT count volunteers.
www.vpm.org/news/2026-02...
www.vpm.org/news/2026-02...
Charlottesville carries out Point in Time Count despite icy conditions
Volunteers provided hotel rooms to dozens of unhoused people through funding from The Haven.
www.vpm.org
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
“Clearly we need funding to help with sheltering people — ideally permanently, right?”
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Among the emails was a 2009 missive in which Mr. Ross responded supportively when Mr. Epstein told him he was contemplating funding an art exhibition, tentatively titled “Statutory,” that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were.
Former Whitney Chief Resigns From Art School After Epstein Email Release
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Among the emails was a 2009 missive in which Mr. Ross responded supportively when Mr. Epstein told him he was contemplating funding an art exhibition, tentatively titled “Statutory,” that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were.
BOTH the UKRAINE and JERUSALEM bureaus closed?!
The Washpost's editor said today that, amid the layoffs, one of the Post's top priorities will be "national security, in DC and abroad."
And at the same time, the Post is laying off every journalist in the Middle East. And Ukraine.
And at the same time, the Post is laying off every journalist in the Middle East. And Ukraine.
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM
BOTH the UKRAINE and JERUSALEM bureaus closed?!
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NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
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New article! "Changing the Landscape of Archaeological Publishing" in Current Anthropology, by a giant collaborative group of coauthors fearlessly led by Jess Beck and including @bridgetalex.bsky.social @benmarwick.bsky.social @christinawarinner.bsky.social www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....
University of Chicago Press Journals: Cookie absent
www.journals.uchicago.edu
February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
New article! "Changing the Landscape of Archaeological Publishing" in Current Anthropology, by a giant collaborative group of coauthors fearlessly led by Jess Beck and including @bridgetalex.bsky.social @benmarwick.bsky.social @christinawarinner.bsky.social www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10....
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D.C. natives and longtime Washingtonians, we want to know: When did you first notice the city had changed? Was there a specific moment, event, or vibe? Let us know for an upcoming story. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
D.C. natives and longtime Washingtonians, we want to know: When did you first notice the city had changed? Was there a specific moment, event, or vibe? Let us know for an upcoming story. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I wish I found this unbelievable, but in the red county where I've worked for the past three years so many people delight in the idea of urban Northerners "getting their comeuppance," and do away with separation of religion and state.
New Quinnipiac Trump approval poll
🟤 Disapprove 56%
🟢 Approve 37%
🟤 Disapprove 56%
🟢 Approve 37%
February 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I wish I found this unbelievable, but in the red county where I've worked for the past three years so many people delight in the idea of urban Northerners "getting their comeuppance," and do away with separation of religion and state.
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I approve of this idea.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I approve of this idea.
Again, there has to be one decent human out there who cares about yhe she role journalism plays in keeping our democracy strong who can #SaveThePost.
NEWS: The cuts were so severe that at least one department head asked to leave The Post rather than be included in the planning.
Peter Finn, The Post's international editor, requested that he be laid off once he learned about the scope of the cuts to his section.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
Peter Finn, The Post's international editor, requested that he be laid off once he learned about the scope of the cuts to his section.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Again, there has to be one decent human out there who cares about yhe she role journalism plays in keeping our democracy strong who can #SaveThePost.
WHARTON.
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
WHARTON.
Fight back people. There has to be one decent person in the world who can #SaveThePost.
My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Fight back people. There has to be one decent person in the world who can #SaveThePost.
If only. 🏴
These are the best pubs in Wales to snuggle up in according to the renowned food guide.
Good Food Guides names the cosiest pubs in Wales
When it’s cold and dreary outside, there’s nothing nicer than pitching up at a pub to enjoy the crackling warmth of a real fire, the hum of friendly conversation and a perfectly poured pint. Whether y...
nation.cymru
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
If only. 🏴
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If you grow up thinking you are gonna die every day, when you finally reach your senior years you don’t have any fucks left to give 💁♀️
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
If you grow up thinking you are gonna die every day, when you finally reach your senior years you don’t have any fucks left to give 💁♀️
Please don't forget that Washington is an actual city with real human beings in it, often nonpartisan civil servants and people whose small businesses rely on them. The job cuts, including those today at the Post--not to mention the paper as a source of journalistic pride--hurt a lot of people.
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Please don't forget that Washington is an actual city with real human beings in it, often nonpartisan civil servants and people whose small businesses rely on them. The job cuts, including those today at the Post--not to mention the paper as a source of journalistic pride--hurt a lot of people.
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Without any of the legacy debt attached, no ancillary puzzle business or suck up conferences - a few billionaires could put together the most powerful media org on Earth.
So much talent, in place, off leash.
Good god damn that could change the world.
So much talent, in place, off leash.
Good god damn that could change the world.
DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT
- Dylan Thomas
@dailyzeitgeist.bsky.social
RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT
- Dylan Thomas
@dailyzeitgeist.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Without any of the legacy debt attached, no ancillary puzzle business or suck up conferences - a few billionaires could put together the most powerful media org on Earth.
So much talent, in place, off leash.
Good god damn that could change the world.
So much talent, in place, off leash.
Good god damn that could change the world.
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We at the @postguild.bsky.social are raising money for the hundreds of journalists the Post just laid off. This goes to the people who are hurting, not the Post. Or if you'd rather, go subscribe to an independent journalist. Support is hugely appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
www.gofundme.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We at the @postguild.bsky.social are raising money for the hundreds of journalists the Post just laid off. This goes to the people who are hurting, not the Post. Or if you'd rather, go subscribe to an independent journalist. Support is hugely appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...