Martin Batts
@martinbatts.bsky.social
Retired SW developer. Golf, skiing, woodworking, motorcycles
Why aren't NYC residents pushing to recall the embarrassingly corrupt Mayor Adams?
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Why aren't NYC residents pushing to recall the embarrassingly corrupt Mayor Adams?
Skylight Social is a TikTok clone funded by Mark Cuban. Try it out
skylight.social
April 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Skylight Social is a TikTok clone funded by Mark Cuban. Try it out
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The American Bar Association has temporarily halted enforcement of its diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements, despite the fact that they released a strong statement in support of “the rule of law” earlier this month, seemingly in protest of Trump’s anti-DEI measures.
American Bar Association Suspends DEI Rules for Law Schools Amid Trump Crackdown
“I’m unsurprised that the ABA jumped at the chance to roll back protections for students,” one legal advocate said.
truthout.org
February 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The American Bar Association has temporarily halted enforcement of its diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements, despite the fact that they released a strong statement in support of “the rule of law” earlier this month, seemingly in protest of Trump’s anti-DEI measures.
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NEWS: The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk. Please consider subscribing! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
The Trump Administration Abandons Ukraine and Musk's Chaos Continues | Evening Rundown
The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
NEWS: The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk. Please consider subscribing! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org/articles/nor...
truthout.org/articles/nor...
North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Tries to Overturn His Election Loss
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org
January 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org/articles/nor...
truthout.org/articles/nor...
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Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
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NEW: Trump promised his inauguration address will have a “message of unity.” But he has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump promises ‘unity’ in inaugural address. Can he deliver it?
Trump promises ‘unity’ in inaugural address. Can he deliver it? He has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NEW: Trump promised his inauguration address will have a “message of unity.” But he has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
Thousands of people joined in on demonstrations as the United States prepares to inaugurate its new president.
www.bbc.com
January 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Donald Trump, you’re a disgrace as a human being. While you may have gotten the presidency, you’re still a disgrace. You’re a convicted felon, a pervert, and you treat your allies with disdain while you kiss up to Putin.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
January 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Donald Trump, you’re a disgrace as a human being. While you may have gotten the presidency, you’re still a disgrace. You’re a convicted felon, a pervert, and you treat your allies with disdain while you kiss up to Putin.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
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After Donald Trump brings back TikTok, which he and Republicans banned, he is going to ban and bring back McDonald’s, Diet Coke, Chick-fil-A, Bud Light, Keurig machines, Nike sneakers, Starbucks, Oreos, Disney movies, and maybe even the Bible – just to make his base cheer for him twice as hard.
January 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM
After Donald Trump brings back TikTok, which he and Republicans banned, he is going to ban and bring back McDonald’s, Diet Coke, Chick-fil-A, Bud Light, Keurig machines, Nike sneakers, Starbucks, Oreos, Disney movies, and maybe even the Bible – just to make his base cheer for him twice as hard.
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Elon Musk plans to host a discussion with AfD, an extreme right, neo-Nazi organization. The party is vehemently anti-immigration. Its leaders have also expressed antisemitic sentiments, going so far as to demand change in how the Holocaust is taught.
Elon Musk to Host X Event Promoting Neo-Nazi AfD Party Ahead of German Elections
The billionaire Musk has downplayed the party’s extremist views in posts on X and in an op-ed in a German newspaper.
truthout.org
January 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Elon Musk plans to host a discussion with AfD, an extreme right, neo-Nazi organization. The party is vehemently anti-immigration. Its leaders have also expressed antisemitic sentiments, going so far as to demand change in how the Holocaust is taught.
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January 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Anyone associated with Polio vaccine denialism should not lead America’s health department.
It’s that simple. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It’s that simple. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | RFK Jr.’s vaccine half-truths tell a great, dangerous lie
Trump’s pick to lead HHS has worked to undo one of our biggest health achievements.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Anyone associated with Polio vaccine denialism should not lead America’s health department.
It’s that simple. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It’s that simple. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Hallelujah for this judges common sense and patriotism.
President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on 34 counts of falsifying business records ahead of his swearing-in Jan. 20 but is not expected to face jail time.
The decision to uphold Trump’s conviction almost certainly means Trump will be the first felon to serve as a U.S. president.
The decision to uphold Trump’s conviction almost certainly means Trump will be the first felon to serve as a U.S. president.
Judge upholds Trump’s felony conviction, but does not plan to order jail time
Donald Trump was found guilty in May of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
wapo.st
January 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hallelujah for this judges common sense and patriotism.
While the veracity of those two sentences are unknown, they are also obviously true, at least indirectly.
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
While the veracity of those two sentences are unknown, they are also obviously true, at least indirectly.
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Curious, isn't it?
January 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Curious, isn't it?
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Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire of Jeff Bezos is rejected
Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire of Jeff Bezos is rejected
The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire of Jeff Bezos is rejected
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The Trump transition team will not make use of a $7 million public fund set aside for presidential transfers of power, instead opting for a highly unethical fundraising that will allow Trump’s team to receive funds from corporations and other wealthy benefactors, potentially in exchange for favors.
Trump Transition Agreement Includes Ability to Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.
truthout.org
November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
The Trump transition team will not make use of a $7 million public fund set aside for presidential transfers of power, instead opting for a highly unethical fundraising that will allow Trump’s team to receive funds from corporations and other wealthy benefactors, potentially in exchange for favors.
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With the right publicly identifying left organizations that it aims to materially target, coalition-building among social justice-focused groups across a wide range of issue areas will be key. We need to vocally support each other!
truthout.org/articles/the...
truthout.org/articles/the...
The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society
Attacks on Palestine solidarity are the opening salvo in the right’s stated plan to suppress social justice groups.
truthout.org
November 27, 2024 at 9:41 PM
With the right publicly identifying left organizations that it aims to materially target, coalition-building among social justice-focused groups across a wide range of issue areas will be key. We need to vocally support each other!
truthout.org/articles/the...
truthout.org/articles/the...
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What are some accessible Infosec & Opsec resources that activists, journalists, and organizers can turn to in preparation for the Trump admin?
Preparing for a fascist regime can feel scary and paralyzing. This seems like an area where people can take control w/ concrete steps.
Please share below 👇🏽
Preparing for a fascist regime can feel scary and paralyzing. This seems like an area where people can take control w/ concrete steps.
Please share below 👇🏽
November 25, 2024 at 9:57 PM
What are some accessible Infosec & Opsec resources that activists, journalists, and organizers can turn to in preparation for the Trump admin?
Preparing for a fascist regime can feel scary and paralyzing. This seems like an area where people can take control w/ concrete steps.
Please share below 👇🏽
Preparing for a fascist regime can feel scary and paralyzing. This seems like an area where people can take control w/ concrete steps.
Please share below 👇🏽
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Fact you will never hear even if you watch America's biggest news channel 24/7:
"The caravans typically only travel a few days before they’re disbanded by Mexican authorities. Not a single big migrant caravan has made it to the US border in at least six years" www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
"The caravans typically only travel a few days before they’re disbanded by Mexican authorities. Not a single big migrant caravan has made it to the US border in at least six years" www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
Trump, Mexican president talk border, migrant caravans amid tariff threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke to President-elect Donald Trump after he threatened to impose tariffs and she hinted at retaliation in a letter.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Fact you will never hear even if you watch America's biggest news channel 24/7:
"The caravans typically only travel a few days before they’re disbanded by Mexican authorities. Not a single big migrant caravan has made it to the US border in at least six years" www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
"The caravans typically only travel a few days before they’re disbanded by Mexican authorities. Not a single big migrant caravan has made it to the US border in at least six years" www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
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I hacked together a js animation which displays Bluesky firehose in a Matrix style rain: simone.computer/bluerain/
ugly source code available here: github.com/syxanash/blu...
@pfrazee.com 👀
ugly source code available here: github.com/syxanash/blu...
@pfrazee.com 👀
November 28, 2024 at 8:29 PM
I hacked together a js animation which displays Bluesky firehose in a Matrix style rain: simone.computer/bluerain/
ugly source code available here: github.com/syxanash/blu...
@pfrazee.com 👀
ugly source code available here: github.com/syxanash/blu...
@pfrazee.com 👀
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Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if President-elect Donald Trump does impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office.
Food, gas and cars could quickly get pricier under Trump’s tariff plan
Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if imports from Mexico and Canada come under fire.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if President-elect Donald Trump does impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office.
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Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
Aid groups are working to avert the wave of possible evictions that they fear could cause more homelessness as winter sets in.
Aid groups are working to avert the wave of possible evictions that they fear could cause more homelessness as winter sets in.
After Helene, a push to stave off evictions in North Carolina
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Some tenants who could barely afford rent in western North Carolina before Hurricane Helene have fallen behind and are now facing the possibility of eviction.
Aid groups are working to avert the wave of possible evictions that they fear could cause more homelessness as winter sets in.
Aid groups are working to avert the wave of possible evictions that they fear could cause more homelessness as winter sets in.