Bluer Lights
@bluerlights.bsky.social
She/her. Swiss nerd, fluent in French & English. I care about politics and fandom to an almost equal extent, which is to say, a lot
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ICE has murdered THIRTY TWO PEOPLE in detention centers. Four in the last week.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:38 AM
ICE has murdered THIRTY TWO PEOPLE in detention centers. Four in the last week.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/c...
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I've done some searching and can't find anything useful; does anyone have a good (well-respected professional yadda) resource to back up the "Akismet is no longer a useful anti-spam solution for non-Wordpress sites and you should be using something more sophisticated and modern" prevailing opinion?
January 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM
I've done some searching and can't find anything useful; does anyone have a good (well-respected professional yadda) resource to back up the "Akismet is no longer a useful anti-spam solution for non-Wordpress sites and you should be using something more sophisticated and modern" prevailing opinion?
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International conventions should not be hosted by American cities until further notice.
It is not a safe location for an international audience.
It is not a safe location for an international audience.
January 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
International conventions should not be hosted by American cities until further notice.
It is not a safe location for an international audience.
It is not a safe location for an international audience.
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Your reminder that what happened to Renee Nicole Good is something that happens regularly in America. This is not new, but it is an expanded version of militarized people targeting Black people in particular.
From ICE detention to murder with impunity, we've been doing it. Now it's broadened.
From ICE detention to murder with impunity, we've been doing it. Now it's broadened.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Your reminder that what happened to Renee Nicole Good is something that happens regularly in America. This is not new, but it is an expanded version of militarized people targeting Black people in particular.
From ICE detention to murder with impunity, we've been doing it. Now it's broadened.
From ICE detention to murder with impunity, we've been doing it. Now it's broadened.
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The US should not be allowed to host any international competitions in any sport until we stop doing this. This includes the Olympics.
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The US should not be allowed to host any international competitions in any sport until we stop doing this. This includes the Olympics.
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This is 100% true for whatever value of "the video". My guide to avoiding traumatizing media and how to do it more psychologically safely if you absolutely *must* watch it: synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/803314.html
January 8, 2026 at 2:48 AM
This is 100% true for whatever value of "the video". My guide to avoiding traumatizing media and how to do it more psychologically safely if you absolutely *must* watch it: synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/803314.html
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I watched this last night.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
stop what you're doing and let Amber Glenn take you to church #USPrevagenChamps #figureskating
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I watched this last night.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
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Also every time this comes up, folks from Australia and the UK say they're very glad they don't have rabies in their bat population: you actually do! It's European bat lyssavirus/Australian bat lyssavirus, not "classic" RABV, and it's lower prevalence, but there have been fatalities from both.
DO NOT TOUCH WILDLIFE. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE AND HABITUATE IT TO HANGING OUT AROUND HUMANS. DO NOT HANDLE WOUNDED WILDLIFE, CALL A PROFESSIONAL.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
For those that don't know: Rabies can be treated, but not after you show symptoms. Once you show signs of infection you are dead man walking.
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Also every time this comes up, folks from Australia and the UK say they're very glad they don't have rabies in their bat population: you actually do! It's European bat lyssavirus/Australian bat lyssavirus, not "classic" RABV, and it's lower prevalence, but there have been fatalities from both.
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I know people believe that the Democrats are in the minority and can't do anything. I would encourage you to read about how, in fact, minority parties can be disruptive. If they want to be. You don't even have to read. You can just see how the Republicans acted during the Obama years.
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I know people believe that the Democrats are in the minority and can't do anything. I would encourage you to read about how, in fact, minority parties can be disruptive. If they want to be. You don't even have to read. You can just see how the Republicans acted during the Obama years.
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LEVERAGE seemed like a silly little show about crime, but it was so much more than. Brilliant writing and execution, @johnrogers.bsky.social at his best, and a cast that must have required a few sold souls. The finale was perfect. So was everything else.
January 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
LEVERAGE seemed like a silly little show about crime, but it was so much more than. Brilliant writing and execution, @johnrogers.bsky.social at his best, and a cast that must have required a few sold souls. The finale was perfect. So was everything else.
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Another post from a Venezuelan friend:
January 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Another post from a Venezuelan friend:
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Want to reduce risk for dementia? Get vaccinated! 🩺
I will explain how this works...
I will explain how this works...
Oh, just get vaccinated (part 5,000)
"Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found." (gift article)
"Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found." (gift article)
Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
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January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Want to reduce risk for dementia? Get vaccinated! 🩺
I will explain how this works...
I will explain how this works...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Seeing people jump in to argue that we should defend porn b/c they use “porn” to go after other stuff. Yes … AND
“Porn” — explicit representation of sex — is good, in the same way that books are good. Some authors are offensive, but as a whole, it’s good to let people access their sexuality.
“Porn” — explicit representation of sex — is good, in the same way that books are good. Some authors are offensive, but as a whole, it’s good to let people access their sexuality.
January 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Seeing people jump in to argue that we should defend porn b/c they use “porn” to go after other stuff. Yes … AND
“Porn” — explicit representation of sex — is good, in the same way that books are good. Some authors are offensive, but as a whole, it’s good to let people access their sexuality.
“Porn” — explicit representation of sex — is good, in the same way that books are good. Some authors are offensive, but as a whole, it’s good to let people access their sexuality.
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There are SO MANY blockable people in the comments. (OP is the policy director of the Free Speech Coalition, I guarantee you he has done a million times more to protect sex workers from exploitation and abuse than any of the SWERFs whining at him.)
Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
There are SO MANY blockable people in the comments. (OP is the policy director of the Free Speech Coalition, I guarantee you he has done a million times more to protect sex workers from exploitation and abuse than any of the SWERFs whining at him.)
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“Oh but if Democrats did that Republicans would just vote it down, wouldn’t convict and would rally their base to defend Trump’s crimes.”
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
January 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
“Oh but if Democrats did that Republicans would just vote it down, wouldn’t convict and would rally their base to defend Trump’s crimes.”
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
Yeah, okay, make them do that then.
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to anyone wondering whether the decision to come out in favor of this or condemn it will look worse, historically speaking, may I refer you to *gestures to the entire history of american foreign policy and also the track record of the goons in office*
January 4, 2026 at 1:21 AM
to anyone wondering whether the decision to come out in favor of this or condemn it will look worse, historically speaking, may I refer you to *gestures to the entire history of american foreign policy and also the track record of the goons in office*
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It is funny how Canada, Europe and other countries went all in on sanctioning Russia the moment they stepped foot in Ukraine (As they should) but no a single country is saying a single word to sanction the US for illegally overthrowing the government of Venezuela under false pretences.
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
It is funny how Canada, Europe and other countries went all in on sanctioning Russia the moment they stepped foot in Ukraine (As they should) but no a single country is saying a single word to sanction the US for illegally overthrowing the government of Venezuela under false pretences.
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“We can’t do that, it would implicate every living US president!”
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
January 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
“We can’t do that, it would implicate every living US president!”
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns https://theonion.com/experts-point-to-long-glorious-history-of-successful-u-1819575498/
Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns
WASHINGTON—In light of increased pressure on President Obama to order a military strike on Syria, leading historians and military experts on Tuesday simply pointed to the United States’ longstanding a...
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January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns https://theonion.com/experts-point-to-long-glorious-history-of-successful-u-1819575498/
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
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FAQ: How To Call Your Federal Elected Representatives | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
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January 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
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matthew did a thread on why, when you call your representatives & senators, you can make life easier for yourself
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
(i've just done this a lot — i used to really try to insist on people using much more precise wording, until one day, as I was leaving a podium, a kind MoC pulled me aside and was like "you're making it too complicated, we don't track that level of detail from those calls")
January 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
matthew did a thread on why, when you call your representatives & senators, you can make life easier for yourself
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
your message does NOT have to be elaborate or detailed or polished
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It is time for (more) fucking protests.
Also, this will never happen, but it should. The US should be banned from the Olympics.
Also, this will never happen, but it should. The US should be banned from the Olympics.
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
It is time for (more) fucking protests.
Also, this will never happen, but it should. The US should be banned from the Olympics.
Also, this will never happen, but it should. The US should be banned from the Olympics.
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