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I'm taking the scenic route. Maine, USA. #travel #food #justice #democracy #politics #maine #disneyworld #steelers #uswnt #usmnt #scifi #space #universe #solar #ev #climate (in no particular order...)
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ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
@jhartmanpit.bsky.social Hey Jeff! I'm a regular listener who just figured out today that you are on Bluesky. Need to get Dave and Brian. 😀 Would love to see all SCN contributors here! But at least you are here, thanks!
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
@jhartmanpit.bsky.social Hey Jeff! I'm a regular listener who just figured out today that you are on Bluesky. Need to get Dave and Brian. 😀 Would love to see all SCN contributors here! But at least you are here, thanks!
#Trump is definitely getting the #NobelPeacePrize now...
January 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
#Trump is definitely getting the #NobelPeacePrize now...
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The hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
Trying to picture myself as 70+ year old Susan Collins, after 30 years in the senate. I can't imagine wanting to go back for more. I guess the same could be said for all the very old senators. #maine #senate #susancollins
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Trying to picture myself as 70+ year old Susan Collins, after 30 years in the senate. I can't imagine wanting to go back for more. I guess the same could be said for all the very old senators. #maine #senate #susancollins
Ok so time to start thinking about this -- #Epstein clearly at least thought he had the goods on #Trump. And that he could take Trump down. And then he died a very shady "suicide" death in prison. #OccamsRazor
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ok so time to start thinking about this -- #Epstein clearly at least thought he had the goods on #Trump. And that he could take Trump down. And then he died a very shady "suicide" death in prison. #OccamsRazor
This is, and has been for a long time, the fundamental problem with our "news" media. It simply amplifies statements. It does not question. It does not investigate. It simply distributes anything.
This entire article points out that there is no plan. His own Treasury Secretary says he doesn’t know anything about it. So why does media keep running these kind of headlines? He keeps making these Truth Social posts and media keeps running stories as if it is something real.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is, and has been for a long time, the fundamental problem with our "news" media. It simply amplifies statements. It does not question. It does not investigate. It simply distributes anything.
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40 years ago we’d have congressional hearings falsely accusing metal bands of putting backwards messages in their songs that told kids to kill themselves & now we have a planet-killing chatbot that’s all like “bet you won’t commit suicide chickenshit bitch” & the government is like here’s $5 billion
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
40 years ago we’d have congressional hearings falsely accusing metal bands of putting backwards messages in their songs that told kids to kill themselves & now we have a planet-killing chatbot that’s all like “bet you won’t commit suicide chickenshit bitch” & the government is like here’s $5 billion
Or maybe not…
If our democracy survives, Teen Vogue will be one of the reasons.
In this Teen Vogue Take, news & politics editor Lex McMenamin analyzes the April 17th Florida State University shooting and the politics of alleged gunman.
November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Or maybe not…
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This should go without saying, but I'll say it... If you are going to a #NoKings rally this weekend, dress as USA as you can. Bring a flag, red white and blue signs, etc. They are trying to frame it as a Hate America rally when we are literally trying to save America. Look the part!
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This should go without saying, but I'll say it... If you are going to a #NoKings rally this weekend, dress as USA as you can. Bring a flag, red white and blue signs, etc. They are trying to frame it as a Hate America rally when we are literally trying to save America. Look the part!
@govpritzker.illinois.gov , @governor.ca.gov , @tinakotek.bsky.social and everyone else in government where #trump is sending NG and claiming a war zone--very publicly invite him to your cities. If he declines mock him and call him chicken and/or a liar. But do it loudly and on tv over and over.
October 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov , @governor.ca.gov , @tinakotek.bsky.social and everyone else in government where #trump is sending NG and claiming a war zone--very publicly invite him to your cities. If he declines mock him and call him chicken and/or a liar. But do it loudly and on tv over and over.
One thing I think is true, and gives me a teaspoon of hope... That Quantico circus event probably steeled the resolve of most of the brass to dig in and try to weather the storm and protect the republic from the psycho clowns in charge.
#trump #hegseth #dod #military #uspol #treason
#trump #hegseth #dod #military #uspol #treason
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I'm going to notify my neighbors that they have to opt out of my coming into their houses and taking their stuff.
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
on.wsj.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I'm going to notify my neighbors that they have to opt out of my coming into their houses and taking their stuff.
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Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
on.wsj.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
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It is not a coincidence that most of the videos you see of ICE agents using excessive force seem to feature unarmed women half their size. 🙃
September 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It is not a coincidence that most of the videos you see of ICE agents using excessive force seem to feature unarmed women half their size. 🙃
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Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.
@jimmykimmel.com , Steven Colbert, others who have been canned, and still more who remain at those media outlets, ought to start their own or all go en masse to a single outlet that is fighting.
#1stAmendment #Trump #FreeSpeach #Censorship
#1stAmendment #Trump #FreeSpeach #Censorship
September 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
@jimmykimmel.com , Steven Colbert, others who have been canned, and still more who remain at those media outlets, ought to start their own or all go en masse to a single outlet that is fighting.
#1stAmendment #Trump #FreeSpeach #Censorship
#1stAmendment #Trump #FreeSpeach #Censorship
Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.
Read more: 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nGGdnJ
Read more: 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nGGdnJ
September 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Jalen Ramsey calls game in very Steelers fashion.
September 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Jalen Ramsey calls game in very Steelers fashion.