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A loose bolt in a complete machine
Dogs/ Politics/ Sexuality/ Nerdery/
Genderfluid, bi (they/them)
CA Central Coast
Bsky 7/23
Trans rights are human rights
Abortion is health care
Chinga la migra
#uglydogs (photo by Blair Braverman)
Dogs/ Politics/ Sexuality/ Nerdery/
Genderfluid, bi (they/them)
CA Central Coast
Bsky 7/23
Trans rights are human rights
Abortion is health care
Chinga la migra
#uglydogs (photo by Blair Braverman)
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@wattle.bsky.social
· Jun 14
From All Saints Episcopal Church in San Francisco 🕯
Take off your masks
Lay down your weapons
Remove your armor
Repent & return home
Lay down your weapons
Remove your armor
Repent & return home
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Happy 75th birthday to the architect of the X-Men, Chris Claremont! He defined the characters and is my favorite X-Men writer of all time!
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Happy 75th birthday to the architect of the X-Men, Chris Claremont! He defined the characters and is my favorite X-Men writer of all time!
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"[D]eaths from car crashes occur in the United States at a vastly higher rate than in other developed countries."
NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Experts say the changes will cost lives.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
"[D]eaths from car crashes occur in the United States at a vastly higher rate than in other developed countries."
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Remember when the President unilaterally destroyed the East Wing of the White House? That was only a month ago.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Remember when the President unilaterally destroyed the East Wing of the White House? That was only a month ago.
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more evidence that fucko is functionally illiterate
Trump tweeted a pic of a West Point plaque, but it notes that the US military places loyalty to the Constitution and the law over one man. Is anything more central to Trump’s presidency than his demand for fealty to him over the Constitution and the law?
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
more evidence that fucko is functionally illiterate
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Trump is the most corrupt president in US history, and the openness of his corruption is an essential feature of it. It's particularly bad that this comes as Trump is using state power to punish Sen Mark Kelly for correctly warning against breaking illegal orders.
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Trump is the most corrupt president in US history, and the openness of his corruption is an essential feature of it. It's particularly bad that this comes as Trump is using state power to punish Sen Mark Kelly for correctly warning against breaking illegal orders.
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
(again)
"The FBI ... is infiltrating and surveilling nonviolent, legal, constitutionally protected political activity."
"NYPD confirmed its involvement in an FBI investigation that included surveillance of a private Signal chat of volunteer courtwatchers monitoring ICE activity inside New York City's immigration courthouses."
#NewYork #USA #Policing #Protest #Surveillance #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
#NewYork #USA #Policing #Protest #Surveillance #Courts #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
(again)
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And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
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1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
but enough about AI
The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
but enough about AI
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The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
Football and Mom are also bad, please pay attention to me
Apple pie is bad. This is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we’re on the topic. Pecan pie is the 🐐 tho.
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Football and Mom are also bad, please pay attention to me
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Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!
🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
1. Democrats fix economy Republicans broke
2. GOP, media convince voters economy is bad anyway
3. Voters elect Republicans to "fix" economy
4. Republicans break economy
5. Repeat forever
2. GOP, media convince voters economy is bad anyway
3. Voters elect Republicans to "fix" economy
4. Republicans break economy
5. Repeat forever
this happens every time a republican president takes office. the popular consensus among voters that the GOP is better on the economy is a delusion on par with flat earth
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1. Democrats fix economy Republicans broke
2. GOP, media convince voters economy is bad anyway
3. Voters elect Republicans to "fix" economy
4. Republicans break economy
5. Repeat forever
2. GOP, media convince voters economy is bad anyway
3. Voters elect Republicans to "fix" economy
4. Republicans break economy
5. Repeat forever
wonder if there will even be a report next year
Good thing there wasn’t a corrupt Big Ozone able to prevent this recovery from happening, or a corrupt president in the pocket of Big Ozone pretending the problem wasn’t real.
NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992 - NASA Science
The ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century. The hole this year was the fifth smallest since 1992, the year a land...
science.nasa.gov
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
wonder if there will even be a report next year
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The President intends to tell the US military to murder US civilians, and is using the FBI to threaten anyone who wants to stop him.
The FBI has requested interviews with Democrats who appeared in a controversial video reminding U.S. service members of their duty to disobey unlawful orders, deepening the Trump administration’s campaign to punish some of its fiercest critics.
FBI seeks interviews with Democrats whom Trump called ‘traitors’
The Trump administration has aggressively sought to punish lawmakers who encouraged service members to disobey unlawful orders.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The President intends to tell the US military to murder US civilians, and is using the FBI to threaten anyone who wants to stop him.
not great, Steam
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
not great, Steam
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🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Please read this story by @willbunch.bsky.social of Maj. Hugh Thompson's heroic actions which prevented U.S. troops from continuing their massacre at My Lai. When Thompson testified before Congress, SC Rep. Rivers said that Thompson should be the only one punished.
www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The Catch-22 around Trump’s illegal orders | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Pennsylvania chooses a budget over the planet.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Please read this story by @willbunch.bsky.social of Maj. Hugh Thompson's heroic actions which prevented U.S. troops from continuing their massacre at My Lai. When Thompson testified before Congress, SC Rep. Rivers said that Thompson should be the only one punished.
www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Pre-"A.I." books are going to be sought after like pre-atomic steel
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Pre-"A.I." books are going to be sought after like pre-atomic steel
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
fucko got distracted from the Epstein Ballroom
Trump has announced ambitious remodeling plans for the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the announcement comes as Americans overall are struggling with the effects of inflation, which has grown due in part to Trump’s economic policies, including his tariffs.
As Americans Grapple With Affordability, Trump Announces Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Remodeling Project
The Trump administration hasn’t provided any details on how the project will be paid for.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
fucko got distracted from the Epstein Ballroom