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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 15h

Excited to see this is finally out and to have a piece in it (in Portuguese!) alongside a great international set of authors and thinkers. Thanks to the translators and editors.

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Vocabulário de Althusser | LavraPalavra

Aqui, apresentamos ao leitor, cobrindo uma lacuna editorial importante, uma alternativa de consulta específica a conceitos centrais da obra de Althusser.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Must-read on Trump’s lawless Chicago invasion: “The president instructed federal agents to use extralegal violence against immigrants & citizens, pitting armed soldiers from 1 state against citizens of another… rubicons can’t be uncrossed.” www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 1d

This is how the techbros take over universities and deprofessionalize faculty. Do not let them do it.

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Clemson becomes second SC university eyeing Open AI contract. Here's how schools are using the tech. • SC Daily Gazette

Clemson University could become the second South Carolina college to sign a contract with ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · 1d

China’s no longer just exporting goods — it’s exporting energy independence. From panels, EVs & batteries to full cleantech ecosystems, it’s overtaking the U.S. fossil model built on extraction—ashes to dust. The Petro Age is ending; the Electron Age has begun.⚡ #EnergyTransition #EV #Lithium #Solar

China's Cleantech Exports Overtake US Fossil Fuel Energy Dominance with Lasting Implications - CleanTechnica

Recent reports out of thinktank Ember on China’s record-breaking $20 Billion in August clean technology exports and the underlying data have stimulated discussion online. Electrek focused on the EV ex...

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

The last coal-fired power plant in New England, Merrimack Station, has stopped running.

With the closure of that facility, the region is poised to become the first in the United States without a coal plant on its grid. https://bit.ly/4nxOcna

New England's last coal plant has stopped operating, according to its owners

Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 8d

I teach a history of antifascism course @ruhistorydept.bsky.social and figured I'd start an ongoing thread this semester to share some insights from course readings and recommend some great works on antifascism.

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Ian Fortified with Sexy (but spooky) Vitamins @ianfortey.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think it's hyperbole to suggest Greta Thunberg is literally, in every meaningful way, tougher & a better leader than any elected official. Every single one. Some much more than others.

Methods, policy, practicalities, those are all beside the point. You need passion, drive & humanity

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg has just been released and she is back on the warpath, exactly like our leaders should be.

Israel will never silence her or the billions who oppose them.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 3d

1. BREAKING

Judge Immergut, who was nominated by President Trump, has just granted a request by Oregon and California to block the deployment of National Guard troops from Texas and California to Portland.

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 3d

Portland never stops being Portland.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 4d

A judge on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to halt its mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to protect the ICE building in Portland and its officers amid nightly protests.

www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 4d

I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America

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Mehreen Faruqi @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social · 5d

The absolutely horrific reports of inhumane and degrading treatment that the courageous people abducted from the Sumud Flotilla have been subjected to should jolt the Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Wong into action.

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 5d

This is so good.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5d

Abughazaleh: I think Kristi Noem should be tried at The Hague. And if the response from ICE to people exercising their first amendment right is to drive vehicles through them, they should not be an agency in the US.

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 5d

I see we are now at the stage of topsy-turvy authoritarianism where we are calling armed masked brownshirts with the full backing of state power a ‘vulnerable group’

Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 5d

New from 404 Media: Google removed an ICE-spotting app too. Called Red Dot, an immigration support group on the ground in Chicago told me it was using it. Google now removed, just like Apple did with ICEBlock after DOJ pressure. Google calls ICE vulnerable group
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Google Calls ICE Agents a Vulnerable Group, Removes ICE-Spotting App ‘Red Dot’

The move comes as Apple removed ICEBlock after direct pressure from U.S. Department of Justice officials and signals a broader crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 9d

Pretty cool how traffic in a car on the morning commute means you go slower but when there are a lot of other cyclists on my morning bike commute, I get where I am going a few minutes faster because cars have to wait for us more.

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Sarah Emily Duff @sarahemilyduff.bsky.social · 9d

‘“we find that when developers use AI tools, they take 19 percent longer than without — AI makes them slower”’

AI Coding Is Massively Overhyped, Report Finds

The AI industry's claims about AI coding assistants boosting productivity significantly appear to be massively overblown, per a new report.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 9d

i do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 9d

In DC, almost every single person charged with assaulting a federal officer has had their case downgraded, moved to superior court, or thrown out altogether

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 9d

University leaders keep saying we need to prepare our students for an AI future. But this is basically what the technology is good for. This and burning up the environment while raising everyone’s utility costs.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

This is one of the most demented things Trump has posted

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 10d

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10d

So far today, Chuck Schumer has said his strategy for preventing Trump sending troops into blue cities is to win over Republican senators (!) while Hakeem Jeffries praised Eric Adams's courage and authenticity (!!) while refusing to endorse Mamdani. Again.

These two gotta go.

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Molly Below @lilmissmolly.bsky.social · 12d

CEDDANNE!!! Red Sox are going to the playoffs!!!!!

Molly Below @lilmissmolly.bsky.social · Jul 12

Ceddanne!!!!!!!!

a baseball player wearing a boston jersey is dancing

Alt: Ceddanne Rafaela wearing a boston Red Sox jersey dancing

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Geoff Pfeifer @gdpfeifer.bsky.social · 13d

One example of how government can m, in fact, make people’s lives better if we want it to.

The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 13d

BREAKING: Mayor Wu just announced a massive expansion of Boston Family Days, now offering free access to an astounding array of performance venues, in addition to museums.

The Wu admin's partnerships with cultural organizations and funders has proven to be an unprecedented success. 🔥❤️💯

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 13d

Terrific profile of Mayor Wu touches on a 3rd rail of Boston politics: Privileged access to the mayor’s office (and by extension, variances) that had been enjoyed by politically-connected developers under Menino and Walsh. Access is increasingly equitable. prospect.org/politics/202...

Michelle Wu, the Boston Beacon of Progress

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s first-term achievements shine, but numerous challenges persist after her re-election.

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Tara Goddard, PhD @drtaragoddard.com · 15d

whoa. Every single one of the Sinclair advert buyers on this list is automotive or automotive related (insurance). That is one aspect of the power in our society held by car companies that I haven't seen studied enough.

Anthony's Spinning Circles here too! @circlesspinning.bsky.social · 15d

For those in #Sinclair and #Nexstar markets.... #Boycott the advertisers!! After all, Disney got the message that way! There may be some you can’t, but there are some you can!

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