Ella Simone
@ellasimone.bsky.social
Writing Program in Boston | immigrant & refugee rights | food justice | race & higher ed | wary city cyclist 🚴🏽♂️ (mural: Chinatown SF)
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NEW: 400+ civil rights groups and unions just joined our demand that Congress refuse funds for ICE and rein in their behavior.
Masked federal agents are endangering our communities and putting lives at risk. Our leaders must act now and defend us from this lawless violence.
Masked federal agents are endangering our communities and putting lives at risk. Our leaders must act now and defend us from this lawless violence.
January 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
NEW: 400+ civil rights groups and unions just joined our demand that Congress refuse funds for ICE and rein in their behavior.
Masked federal agents are endangering our communities and putting lives at risk. Our leaders must act now and defend us from this lawless violence.
Masked federal agents are endangering our communities and putting lives at risk. Our leaders must act now and defend us from this lawless violence.
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Tomorrow at 2 pm!
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Tomorrow at 2 pm!
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The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care. n.pr/45ENu0n
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
n.pr
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care. n.pr/45ENu0n
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We’re mobilizing across the country this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good, demand accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s terror: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 9, 2026 at 3:11 AM
We’re mobilizing across the country this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good, demand accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s terror: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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The number of Gestapo in Germany was 32,000. The population was 70 million. That's one Gestapo for every 2200 citizens.
The number of ICE agents is 20,000. The population of the US is 348 million. That's one ICE agent for every 17,000 citizens.
There are more of us.
The number of ICE agents is 20,000. The population of the US is 348 million. That's one ICE agent for every 17,000 citizens.
There are more of us.
January 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The number of Gestapo in Germany was 32,000. The population was 70 million. That's one Gestapo for every 2200 citizens.
The number of ICE agents is 20,000. The population of the US is 348 million. That's one ICE agent for every 17,000 citizens.
There are more of us.
The number of ICE agents is 20,000. The population of the US is 348 million. That's one ICE agent for every 17,000 citizens.
There are more of us.
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AOC: This has now become what we feared most about ICE for a long time—that it would be used as an anti-civilian force with no accountability. At the end of the day, what we saw today was a murder, and murders in cold blood need to be prosecuted.
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
AOC: This has now become what we feared most about ICE for a long time—that it would be used as an anti-civilian force with no accountability. At the end of the day, what we saw today was a murder, and murders in cold blood need to be prosecuted.
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About 100 people at this vigil in Evanston, IL, to mourn Renee Nicole Good, victim of ICE terrorism.
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
About 100 people at this vigil in Evanston, IL, to mourn Renee Nicole Good, victim of ICE terrorism.
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Say her name. Renee Nicole Good.
January 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Say her name. Renee Nicole Good.
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10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good
at the site of her murder
at the site of her murder
January 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good
at the site of her murder
at the site of her murder
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ok idk what to do so starting a thread of protests against ICE in various cities as i become aware of them—NONE OF THESE ARE TONIGHT
if anyone knows of protests in the SF bay area please let me know
January 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
ok idk what to do so starting a thread of protests against ICE in various cities as i become aware of them—NONE OF THESE ARE TONIGHT
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One of the many useful things I'm gleaning from @karenhao.bsky.social's terrific book is that users of ChatGPT aren't customers but unpaid labor.
OpenAI released ChatGPT knowing it was faulty because enticing real-world users to donate their content was the only way it could improve.
OpenAI released ChatGPT knowing it was faulty because enticing real-world users to donate their content was the only way it could improve.
I just started reading @karenhao.bsky.social's "Empire of AI," and this epigraph knocked me right out.
Attributed to Joseph Weizenbaum, MIT professor and inventor of the first chatbot, 1966.
Attributed to Joseph Weizenbaum, MIT professor and inventor of the first chatbot, 1966.
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
One of the many useful things I'm gleaning from @karenhao.bsky.social's terrific book is that users of ChatGPT aren't customers but unpaid labor.
OpenAI released ChatGPT knowing it was faulty because enticing real-world users to donate their content was the only way it could improve.
OpenAI released ChatGPT knowing it was faulty because enticing real-world users to donate their content was the only way it could improve.
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Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
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Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
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Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
![A Canva-mocked up call script re: calling electeds Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela
YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m calling from [ZIP CODE].
YOU: I’m calling [MOC] to demand they condemn the U.S.’s actions in Venezuela tonight. The Trump administration has carried out an illegal attack and capture of Maduro that is a clear violation of international sovereignty and will impact relationships will alienate international allies, and [ELECTED] must speak out about this.
YOU: I am also calling on [MOC] to:
1. Speak plainly about this to their constituents. They can acknowledge the Maduro regime’s abuses AND recognize this as an unlawful extraterritorial detention,
2. Demand a legal written justification from the Administration,
3. Hold IMMEDIATE House/Senate Foreign Affairs hearings on the the decision-making, legality, and diplomatic risks of the Maduro operation,
4. Demand an immediate classified briefing for the Gang of Eight.
YOU: What happened tonight will have ramifications across the world in the days, weeks and months to come, and we need answers and action taken.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - DEMAND A RESPONSE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreiekz6akttflsgwcc74eyuq6m6e2lrbgxzouhdmvi5lds4qm6x4fou@jpeg)
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
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If you or someone you know have been a victim of the sexualized deepfakes created by Grok and would like to discuss your civil legal options, DM me or reach out on Signal at riot.95. I can connect you with excellent free legal counsel.
Unless I'm missing something, and I'm pretty sure I'm not, Twitter's AI is cranking out CSAM deepfakes, Elon Musk is making jokes about it, and nobody is doing anything to stop it or hold anyone at Twitter accountable for its creation and distribution.
Is that right?
Is that right?
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
If you or someone you know have been a victim of the sexualized deepfakes created by Grok and would like to discuss your civil legal options, DM me or reach out on Signal at riot.95. I can connect you with excellent free legal counsel.
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Cover reveal. It's about how & why colonies/states controlled international & domestic migration until 1888, why in the late 19th c the feds took over, & what it was like for politically disfavored groups to live under that arrangement of power. You can't understand voluntary migration history 1/
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Cover reveal. It's about how & why colonies/states controlled international & domestic migration until 1888, why in the late 19th c the feds took over, & what it was like for politically disfavored groups to live under that arrangement of power. You can't understand voluntary migration history 1/
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I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
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Chicago’s top chefs are uniting for Todos Ponen, a fundraiser for 125 immigrant families. blockclubchi.co/4q168bc
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Chicago’s top chefs are uniting for Todos Ponen, a fundraiser for 125 immigrant families. blockclubchi.co/4q168bc
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A small crew of farm workers are hard at work pruning the branches in an apple orchard in Western NY. The cold weather snow and ice on the trees makes the work more difficult. At the end of the day their pants get soaked from walking through the snow. #WeFeedYou
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A small crew of farm workers are hard at work pruning the branches in an apple orchard in Western NY. The cold weather snow and ice on the trees makes the work more difficult. At the end of the day their pants get soaked from walking through the snow. #WeFeedYou
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I worked as an election inspector the last 2 years and I really encourage everyone to do it at least once. They rarely have enough people and it’s a great insight into how the voting process works, who is allowed to vote and who gets turned away for being at the wrong location or not registered
December 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I worked as an election inspector the last 2 years and I really encourage everyone to do it at least once. They rarely have enough people and it’s a great insight into how the voting process works, who is allowed to vote and who gets turned away for being at the wrong location or not registered
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USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
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Together, we rejected Trump's cruel attacks on our community members.
We stood up, fought back & showed what community really looks like.
From bringing Rümeysa Öztürk & Paul Dama home to advocating for the Allston carwash workers—we'll keep holding this White House accountable.
We stood up, fought back & showed what community really looks like.
From bringing Rümeysa Öztürk & Paul Dama home to advocating for the Allston carwash workers—we'll keep holding this White House accountable.
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Together, we rejected Trump's cruel attacks on our community members.
We stood up, fought back & showed what community really looks like.
From bringing Rümeysa Öztürk & Paul Dama home to advocating for the Allston carwash workers—we'll keep holding this White House accountable.
We stood up, fought back & showed what community really looks like.
From bringing Rümeysa Öztürk & Paul Dama home to advocating for the Allston carwash workers—we'll keep holding this White House accountable.