João Seixas
@joaoseixas.bsky.social
Project assistant for Creative Europe MEDIA at the European Commission, but mainly a flâneur.
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Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S., will take off on his first international trip on Thanksgiving Day, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon for a six-day tour. Here's what to know.
Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon
Leo XIV will meet political and religious leaders in Turkey and Lebanon, providing an early test of his geopolitical mettle. Here’s what to know.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S., will take off on his first international trip on Thanksgiving Day, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon for a six-day tour. Here's what to know.
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I know someone who seems very sick but refuses to go to the hospital until her Medi-Cal approval comes thru. She cannot afford insurance. I told her they cannot turn her away, but she's too frightened of the bill if she's admitted, which she most certainly would be. Our country is so fucked up.
November 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I know someone who seems very sick but refuses to go to the hospital until her Medi-Cal approval comes thru. She cannot afford insurance. I told her they cannot turn her away, but she's too frightened of the bill if she's admitted, which she most certainly would be. Our country is so fucked up.
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It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
"In the months leading up to the D.C. deployment, Beckstrom worked for a community health center that serves people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
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Unfortunately I don't have a gift link.
Apparently this AI generated animation on X is Neo-Nazi propaganda.
As predicted, AI is ideal for use in generating propaganda for the new fascism.
Apparently this AI generated animation on X is Neo-Nazi propaganda.
As predicted, AI is ideal for use in generating propaganda for the new fascism.
The Racist, AI-Generated Future of Entertainment
The bigotry of a new animated series demonstrates the alarming possibilities of artificial intelligence.
www.theatlantic.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Unfortunately I don't have a gift link.
Apparently this AI generated animation on X is Neo-Nazi propaganda.
As predicted, AI is ideal for use in generating propaganda for the new fascism.
Apparently this AI generated animation on X is Neo-Nazi propaganda.
As predicted, AI is ideal for use in generating propaganda for the new fascism.
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This Black Friday, grab my book—a retrospective on the careers of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi and a look at how Silicon Valley's right wing took over the media
Owned
A “devastating” (Nation) examination of how a cabal of tech-billionaires is colluding with once-idealistic journalists to create an entirely new media ...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This Black Friday, grab my book—a retrospective on the careers of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi and a look at how Silicon Valley's right wing took over the media
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David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
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This random copy shop has a stronger message than the Democratic Party
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
This random copy shop has a stronger message than the Democratic Party
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🚨The Russian government has banned us as an “undesirable” foreign organization. Our work hasn’t changed. But what’s changed is Russia’s full-throttled embrace of dictatorial policies, its staggering rise in repression & the scope of the war crimes its forces are committing in Ukraine.
bit.ly/48mvicJ
bit.ly/48mvicJ
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨The Russian government has banned us as an “undesirable” foreign organization. Our work hasn’t changed. But what’s changed is Russia’s full-throttled embrace of dictatorial policies, its staggering rise in repression & the scope of the war crimes its forces are committing in Ukraine.
bit.ly/48mvicJ
bit.ly/48mvicJ
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Something happened in Yasnyy/Dombarovskiy. There is also a video and some NOTAMs t.me/militaryruss.... Looks like a failed ICBM launch. The color of this cloud doesn't look good. Not clear if it's Sarmat. There are other options: SS-18 or SS-19. Wait for more information.
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Something happened in Yasnyy/Dombarovskiy. There is also a video and some NOTAMs t.me/militaryruss.... Looks like a failed ICBM launch. The color of this cloud doesn't look good. Not clear if it's Sarmat. There are other options: SS-18 or SS-19. Wait for more information.
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🚨🚨 Welcome news: #socialmedia giants including #Meta and #TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new EU rules agreed by @europarl.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu yesterday. www.politico.eu/article/soci...
Social media giants liable for financial scams under new EU law
The new rules set a dangerous precedent, big tech companies say.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
🚨🚨 Welcome news: #socialmedia giants including #Meta and #TikTok will be held liable for financial fraud for the first time under new EU rules agreed by @europarl.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu yesterday. www.politico.eu/article/soci...
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Meet Gil Duran, the man calling out the California tech fascists who are undermining democracy.
Meet the man calling out the tech fascists who are undermining democracy
YouTube video by Golden State Report
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Meet Gil Duran, the man calling out the California tech fascists who are undermining democracy.
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"Attention passengers, we regret to inform you that the 08:47 service to..."
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"Attention passengers, we regret to inform you that the 08:47 service to..."
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"The current disinformation and slop phenomenon on the internet today makes the days of ‘Russian bot farms’ seem quaint; the problem is now fully decentralized and distributed across the world and is almost entirely funded by social media companies themselves."
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle
The 'psyops' revealed by X are entirely the fault of the perverse incentives created by social media monetization programs.
www.404media.co
November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"The current disinformation and slop phenomenon on the internet today makes the days of ‘Russian bot farms’ seem quaint; the problem is now fully decentralized and distributed across the world and is almost entirely funded by social media companies themselves."
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
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List of suggested corporations to boycott at site.
November 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
List of suggested corporations to boycott at site.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Today marks a milestone for European space exploration. The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 billion, were just approved at our Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen, Germany. #CM25
More details 👇 www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
More details 👇 www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
ESA Member States commit to largest contributions at Ministerial
The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 bn, have been approved at its Council meeting at Ministerial level in Bremen, ...
www.esa.int
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today marks a milestone for European space exploration. The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 billion, were just approved at our Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen, Germany. #CM25
More details 👇 www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
More details 👇 www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...
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Something to be thankful for: independent journalists continue to do amazing work and @gilduran.com has a pub date for his book! Pre-order now:
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
The Nerd Reich
A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the inter...
www.simonandschuster.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Something to be thankful for: independent journalists continue to do amazing work and @gilduran.com has a pub date for his book! Pre-order now:
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
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The White Christian Supremacism of this administration is so extreme that it seems like it’s got to resolve with either a massive rejection of such illiberalism, or a violent, authoritarian imposition of it.
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The White Christian Supremacism of this administration is so extreme that it seems like it’s got to resolve with either a massive rejection of such illiberalism, or a violent, authoritarian imposition of it.
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Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars’ worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023. Zhao also financed the Trump family's entrance into the cryptocurrency market.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of facilitating payments to Hamas
Crypto tycoon pardoned by Donald Trump faces US court complaint from families of victims of October 7 attack
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars’ worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023. Zhao also financed the Trump family's entrance into the cryptocurrency market.
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Fortunately for Vanity Fair/Conde Nast, the holiday weekend is upon us.
Great time to take out the trash.
Great time to take out the trash.
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Fortunately for Vanity Fair/Conde Nast, the holiday weekend is upon us.
Great time to take out the trash.
Great time to take out the trash.
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Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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That book title tho…
The accuracy.
The accuracy.
Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
That book title tho…
The accuracy.
The accuracy.
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"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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"Her view of tech was practical, the way many engineers thought at the time. It was just like indoor plumbing or electricity: infrastructure, not magic."
It happened! The @nytimes.com profiled Paulina!
The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley
Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.
Gift Link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/t...
The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley
Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.
Gift Link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/t...
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Her view of tech was practical, the way many engineers thought at the time. It was just like indoor plumbing or electricity: infrastructure, not magic."
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"Ms. Borsook proposes a Silicon Valley Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
She imagines...confessions from the men who came up with the labels “sharing economy,” “disruptive innovation” and “thought leader.” The proceedings would, at the least, clear the air and provide greater understanding"
She imagines...confessions from the men who came up with the labels “sharing economy,” “disruptive innovation” and “thought leader.” The proceedings would, at the least, clear the air and provide greater understanding"
It happened! The @nytimes.com profiled Paulina!
The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley
Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.
Gift Link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/t...
The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley
Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.
Gift Link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/t...
November 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Ms. Borsook proposes a Silicon Valley Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
She imagines...confessions from the men who came up with the labels “sharing economy,” “disruptive innovation” and “thought leader.” The proceedings would, at the least, clear the air and provide greater understanding"
She imagines...confessions from the men who came up with the labels “sharing economy,” “disruptive innovation” and “thought leader.” The proceedings would, at the least, clear the air and provide greater understanding"