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My parents were free-wheeling Boomers convinced things were only ever going to get better, financially. They had good reason, then. They could afford a house, car, and weekly nights out on two full time assistant manager jobs at a fast food chain. But they also got caught up in emulating wealth trap
December 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My parents were free-wheeling Boomers convinced things were only ever going to get better, financially. They had good reason, then. They could afford a house, car, and weekly nights out on two full time assistant manager jobs at a fast food chain. But they also got caught up in emulating wealth trap
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As Bluesky grows in popularity, so does the industry of spam-for-hire services attempting to exploit it. Google searches for the query "buy bluesky followers" abound with numerous examples of strangely similar websites peddling bogus Bluesky followers, reposts, and likes.
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
As Bluesky grows in popularity, so does the industry of spam-for-hire services attempting to exploit it. Google searches for the query "buy bluesky followers" abound with numerous examples of strangely similar websites peddling bogus Bluesky followers, reposts, and likes.
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🎈Our Favorite Stories of the Year
🎈 Our Favorite Stories of the Year
10 pieces that moved and inspired us in 2025.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🎈Our Favorite Stories of the Year
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“Billionaires have taken control of this country in ways we’ve never seen before, and it is hurting all of us. Progressives in Seattle who won spoke pretty unapologetically about that reality,” says a newly elected Seattle city council member.
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“Billionaires have taken control of this country in ways we’ve never seen before, and it is hurting all of us. Progressives in Seattle who won spoke pretty unapologetically about that reality,” says a newly elected Seattle city council member.
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Just a reminder that Aaron Swartz was threatened with 50 years of jail time for downloading public domain documents and meanwhile AI companies bulk download copyrighted works
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Just a reminder that Aaron Swartz was threatened with 50 years of jail time for downloading public domain documents and meanwhile AI companies bulk download copyrighted works
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DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
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The Chinese government’s repression of journalists at home is well-known. Less visible is how that machinery now reaches far beyond its borders.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
China Silences Environmental Reporters in Africa to Protect Its Investments
“We’re talking about a nation that is not only highly repressive but also the second-largest economy globally,” said Sarah Cook, who worked for years for Freedom House, which defends civil liberties…
www.thexylom.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Chinese government’s repression of journalists at home is well-known. Less visible is how that machinery now reaches far beyond its borders.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
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A parent at a DC middle school is urging staff to reconsider its new curriculum, which removes all full-length novels from the 8th grade curriculum
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
Many parents like myself were shocked by a recent change to the English curriculum at Alice Deal Middle School.
51st.news
December 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A parent at a DC middle school is urging staff to reconsider its new curriculum, which removes all full-length novels from the 8th grade curriculum
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
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Minnesota last year eliminated prison gerrymandering. A law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, will end the practice of counting incarcerated people where prisons are located, which skews political power within the state.
Minnesota Just Became The Latest State to Eliminate Prison Gerrymandering
A new law will end the practice of counting incarcerated people where prisons are located, which skews political power within the state.
boltsmag.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Minnesota last year eliminated prison gerrymandering. A law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, will end the practice of counting incarcerated people where prisons are located, which skews political power within the state.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Just had to drop big and do a little dance. Prison Journalism Project is included @marisakabas.bsky.social's independent journalism gift guide! ❤️ Thank you for incl. us & alongside some of my ( @lyneka.bsky.social) faves! I hope folks will consider supporting our work this holiday season and beyond!
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Just had to drop big and do a little dance. Prison Journalism Project is included @marisakabas.bsky.social's independent journalism gift guide! ❤️ Thank you for incl. us & alongside some of my ( @lyneka.bsky.social) faves! I hope folks will consider supporting our work this holiday season and beyond!
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Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
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December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
When you're boycotting a certain *ahem( big box store but like to donate to CFSA's "new clothes" drive each year. 😭 Never knew how expensive kids clothes are/were but I held tight, y'all.
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
When you're boycotting a certain *ahem( big box store but like to donate to CFSA's "new clothes" drive each year. 😭 Never knew how expensive kids clothes are/were but I held tight, y'all.
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Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
I was once up for an audience role,for a new org, that I didn't get because they allegedly thought I was "great", but didn't like that I wasn't sold on the metaverse. I didn't get into audience work to lie about how I feel about a thing so, I gotta say, it was worth it.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort that he once framed as the future of the company and the reason for changing its name from Facebook.
Read our exclusive story: bloom.bg/4oxdqBG
📷️: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg
Read our exclusive story: bloom.bg/4oxdqBG
📷️: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg
December 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I was once up for an audience role,for a new org, that I didn't get because they allegedly thought I was "great", but didn't like that I wasn't sold on the metaverse. I didn't get into audience work to lie about how I feel about a thing so, I gotta say, it was worth it.
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I have some bad news about your most recent Black Friday purchase, the AI Pervert Toilet.
NEW: Your "end-to-end encrypted" poop pictures taken by this $599 (+ subscription) smart toilet camera are actually not end-to-end encrypted.
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‘End-to-end encrypted’ smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted | TechCrunch
Kohler, the makers of a smart toilet camera, can access customers' data stored on its servers, and can use customers’ bowl pictures to train AI.
techcrunch.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I have some bad news about your most recent Black Friday purchase, the AI Pervert Toilet.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson is teaming up with the School District of Philadelphia to create a fund to provide free school trips to students.
www.phillytrib.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
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If you need another incentive to never shop at target, here is a particularly infuriating one
It’s unclear why the prices differ, but a new notice on Target’s website offers a potential hint: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs
A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
If you need another incentive to never shop at target, here is a particularly infuriating one
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Earlier this year, Oklahoma Watch published a piece about a journalism program we launched at two women's prisons in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside Poetic Justice, which resulted in two newspapers.
Incarcerated Women Find Their Voices Through Journalism - Oklahoma Watch
The Prison Journalism Project found a willing partner in Kay Thompson, DOC's communications chief. The former reporter gave approval and support to the projects.
oklahomawatch.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Earlier this year, Oklahoma Watch published a piece about a journalism program we launched at two women's prisons in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside Poetic Justice, which resulted in two newspapers.
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I’ve donated to PJP. I learn so much from their newsletter and articles. And, most importantly, their work makes incarcerated people Visible in a way outside journalism rarely even tries to do. It’s vital, human work of enormous value.
Here’s how your donation helps ⤵️
☑️ Provides journalism training for incarcerated writers.
☑️ Offers edit-coaching support so writers can grow their skills.
☑️ Maintains a publication that brings their stories outside prison walls.
☑️ Keeps our stories free for families and communities.
☑️ Provides journalism training for incarcerated writers.
☑️ Offers edit-coaching support so writers can grow their skills.
☑️ Maintains a publication that brings their stories outside prison walls.
☑️ Keeps our stories free for families and communities.
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I’ve donated to PJP. I learn so much from their newsletter and articles. And, most importantly, their work makes incarcerated people Visible in a way outside journalism rarely even tries to do. It’s vital, human work of enormous value.
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You can help Bolts continue to provide crucial coverage of local elections. Here's how:
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December 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
You can help Bolts continue to provide crucial coverage of local elections. Here's how:
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- Repost this = I donate $1.
- Follow @boltsmag.org = I donate $1.
- Donate (link below) + tell me how much = I match your donation.
(Donate monthly = I match a year's worth)