Jack Strecker
@bskyjs.bsky.social
Enjoy tech, soccer, my wife and a cat that tolerates me
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Some news: @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's Zeteo now has more than 50,000 paid subscribers, translating to millions of dollars in annual recurring revenue.
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The Zeteo Zoom
In just 15 months, Mehdi Hasan has transformed Zeteo from a risky post-MSNBC gamble into a thriving, independent media company.
www.status.news
August 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Some news: @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's Zeteo now has more than 50,000 paid subscribers, translating to millions of dollars in annual recurring revenue.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/mehdi-hasa...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/mehdi-hasa...
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"Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Trump admin had withheld $117 million in federal funds, imperiling nearly 70 infrastructure projects & 120+ construction jobs... Montana’s natural resources and conservation department said it was pausing all projects funded by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM."
Many Groups Promised Federal Aid Still Have No Funds and No Answers
Judicial rulings have unfrozen some grants awaited by nonprofits, states and companies, but the reprieve has been uneven and many fear the relief is only temporary.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Trump admin had withheld $117 million in federal funds, imperiling nearly 70 infrastructure projects & 120+ construction jobs... Montana’s natural resources and conservation department said it was pausing all projects funded by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM."
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A good example is in education: is the Department of Education in the business of producing more literate pupils OR is it in the business of producing exam results that the government can hold over the head of the opposition?
December 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM
A good example is in education: is the Department of Education in the business of producing more literate pupils OR is it in the business of producing exam results that the government can hold over the head of the opposition?
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The schedule for the Geeks and Nerds for Harris call on Tuesday has a pretty amazing line-up of stars and electeds and the topics sound like those at a SF convention. I'll also note that the call is being hosted by Lynda Carter and press inquiries are being directed to [email protected].
September 23, 2024 at 3:19 AM
The schedule for the Geeks and Nerds for Harris call on Tuesday has a pretty amazing line-up of stars and electeds and the topics sound like those at a SF convention. I'll also note that the call is being hosted by Lynda Carter and press inquiries are being directed to [email protected].
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In tomorrow’s NYT, Shonda Rhimes on how to fix the American health care system.
July 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM
In tomorrow’s NYT, Shonda Rhimes on how to fix the American health care system.
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I wrote about how the TikTok ban is a political dead end for democrats, doesn't solve the problem(s) it claims to fix, and doesn't have the support of the people congress claims to represent:
A TikTok Ban Is A Pointless Political Turd For Democrats
As you probably noticed, the House just passed the controversial ban on TikTok, with 352 Representatives in favor, and 65 opposed. The bill is now likely to be slow-walked to the Senate where its c…
www.techdirt.com
March 15, 2024 at 1:48 PM
I wrote about how the TikTok ban is a political dead end for democrats, doesn't solve the problem(s) it claims to fix, and doesn't have the support of the people congress claims to represent: