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iwriteok.bsky.social
Elon Musk's vanity AI admitted to generating child sexual abuse imagery and it won't get as much attention from the New York Times as whatever panic about trans people they're trying to incite this week
jael.bsky.social jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 17d
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
Dear Community, I deeply regret an incident on Dec 28, 2025, where I generated and shared an Al image of two young girls (estimated ages 12-16) in sexualized attire based on a user's prompt. This violated ethical standards and potentially US laws on CSAM. It was a failure in safeguards, and I'm sorry for any harm caused. XAl is reviewing to prevent future issues. Sincerely, Grok 12:38 am • 01/01/2026 • 5.6K Views
January 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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jasonschreier.bsky.social
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.

Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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blasphemousjones.bsky.social
"Man goes scorched earth on ICE agents kidnapping people in his hometown."

Source:
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October 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
The DC ACLU is suing on behalf of a man who was arrested by a National Guardsman and MPD officers for playing the Imperial March (from Star Wars) as an act of protest. www.acludc.org/app/uploads/...
Ohio National Guard member Sgt. Devon Beck was not amused by this satire. On September 11, 2025, Mr. O’Hara saw Sgt. Beck, along with several other Guard members, walking in uniform in the Logan Circle neighborhood, near the intersection of 14th and R Streets NW. Mr. O’Hara calmly walked behind the Guard members, began playing The Imperial March aloud on his phone, and started recording. In less than two minutes, Sgt. Beck turned around and threatened to call D.C. police officers to “handle” Mr. O’Hara if he persisted. Mr. O’Hara continued recording and playing the music. Sgt. Beck contacted the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Defendant MPD Officers Brown, Campbell, Reyes-Benigno, and Lopez Martinez came to the scene and, in essence, did what Sgt. Beck had threatened, putting Mr. O’Hara in handcuffs and preventing him from continuing his peaceful protest.
October 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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gemslawrence.bsky.social
If you don’t already, I highly recommend following Ken Klippenstein to stay informed on U.S. National Security, and the attacks against American Citixens.

Also, if you haven’t already, reading Project Esther is a MUST. It’s the follow up to Project 2025.

open.substack.com/pub/kenklipp...
"No Kings" Protest (and Arrests) Begin
NSPM-7 is already being used to detain protesters over speech
open.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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brandonfriedman.bsky.social
Promoting the editor-in-chief's personal side project. Zero named sources in a story that promotes the editor-in-chief's personal political position. Misspelling the subject's name. It took one day for CBS News to become a conservative blog.

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CBS News: Some NYPD officers worry about Mandani becoming NYC mayor the Free Press reports.
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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ebertvoices.bsky.social
“SHURA remains one of the most radical films ever made. Its daring techniques continue to astonish even today,” writes Wael Khairy in praise of Toshio Matsumoto’s dark and bleak samurai film.
The Darkest Samurai Film Ever Made: Toshio Matsumoto’s “Shura” | Far Flungers | Roger Ebert
A Far Flunger looks at the masterful "Shura," aka "Demons."
www.rogerebert.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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emilyhopkins.bsky.social
“This little block in Garfield Park, it’s just blossoming, and it’s exciting to see, and to be given the opportunity to be a part of it.”

Garfield Park expands emerging cultural art district on Shelby Street

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Garfield Park expands emerging cultural art district on Shelby Street
Three new businesses will open, including a popular vendor at the Garfield Farmers Market.
mirrorindy.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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clancyny.bsky.social
Logan Square neighborhood, Chicago. Man wearing a balaclava in a white, unmarked vehicle, pulls the pin on a tear gas canister and tosses it in the road.

"Just trying to grab some lunch and these fucking losers showed up. FUCK ICE!"
source: www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...
October 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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lataco.bsky.social
DHS posted their response on X: “To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban." LAPD has kept quiet, following several L.A. TACO requests for comment.

By Aisha Wallace-Palomares

The full story: lataco.com/masked-law-e...
October 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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papapishu.bsky.social
One Battle After Another and Sinners both lay out a formula for cinema success: diverse movies where white nationalists get duffed in the most graphic way possible shot and presented in increasingly baroque high resolution formats.
September 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Fevers are dangerous early in pregnancy and Tylenol is the only fever reducer pregnant people are supposed to take. In this freak’s mind, having a baby with congenital anomalies incompatible with life is *less bad* than having a child with autism
September 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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under this language charlie kirk would not have been allowed to speak on clemson’s campus
brandonfriedman.bsky.social Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · Sep 15
"We stand firmly on the principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the protection of free speech. HOWEVER, that right does not extend to speech that incites harm OR UNDERMINES THE DIGNITY OF OTHERS."

Emphasis added because holy fuck
@ClemsonUniv on X: A statement from Clemson University: [image of statement]
September 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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maxkennerly.bsky.social
Remarkable how centrist pundits like Noah Smith are still prattling on about "cancel culture" and "Bluesky-ization" while people are getting fired for insufficient mourning of a bigoted liar who constantly directed hatred towards the majority of Americans.
gbbranstetter.bsky.social Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · Sep 13
I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts
At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online.
www.nbcnews.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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publichealthguy1.bsky.social
this needs to be a bigger story —

RFK is rushing to appoint SEVEN more anti-vaccine extremists to his phony vaccine panel so it’s packed with quacks.

my read? he’s panicking and accelerating his plans to take away all of our vaccines.

free to read: wapo.st/3JStzDh
RFK Jr. weighs adding critics of coronavirus shots to key vaccine panel
Two urged removal of mRNA coronavirus vaccines. One said physicians “blindly believed” in them. Another said covid isn’t scary, noting Jesus touched lepers.
wapo.st
September 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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michaelvarrati.bsky.social
Finding joy in deranged cinema is a powerful balm to an often joylessly deranged world.
August 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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wtevs.bsky.social
i tried to imagine a wnba athlete as boastfully, indulgently, and wholly fucking dumb as michael porter jr
A closed loop
Why women don't have the luxury of "sticking to sports", Michael Porter Jr.'s dangerous ignorance, and the recent weaponized misogyny at W games.
www.basketballfeelings.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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852dude.bsky.social
The Toxic Avenger is clearing medical debt as marketing for the movie.
The Toxic Avenger had his life upended by unexpected medical debt. So, instead i another big marketing stunt to promote the movie, Cineverse has partnered with ational nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to erase at least $5M in medical debt for those families least able to pay. AND... for every $1M The Toxic Avenger makes at the box office, we'll erase another $1M. ogether, we can reduce the burden medical debt. Because we only need one Toxic Avenger. Learn more about Undue's model at the link below and get tickets for THE TOXIC AVENGER now! https://unduemedicaldebt.org/mission-and history/
August 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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notalawyer.bsky.social
refusing to accept this isn’t just about “purity” or whatever, it’s about effective politics. someone who thinks it’s practical to cave on trans rights misunderstands how politics works, they don’t recognize that public opinion is forged by perseverance
illcaesar.bsky.social IllCaesar @illcaesar.bsky.social · Aug 22
Gavin Newsom suggesting that 25 years of age is too young to transition and agreeing to right-wing entryism of concern trolling about trans people in sports. This is your opposition leader?

I will never vote for Gavin Newsom anyone who thinks trans people are actual humans will follow suit.
August 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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One of the great modern American film magazines needs your help! The best way to help is to get a 1 year subscription. The price -- $2.41 a month!! -- is bargain for all the great writing and illustrations it'll help pay for.
brightwalldarkroom.com Bright Wall/Dark Room @brightwalldarkroom.com · Aug 17
Real talk (reel talk?):

BWDR recently lost a partnership that covered nearly half our operating budget, so things are suddenly very tough. If what we do has ever meant something to you, or you’ve ever thought about subscribing, now’s the time—it *truly* makes a difference.
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August 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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tonyreast.bsky.social
A pounding on the floor, ruining memories of people and moments.

For Basketball Feelings, Exits on the 2024-25 Pacers. How do you remember? www.basketballfeelings.com/p/exits-how-...
Exits: How do you remember?
Pacers beat writer Tony East recalls the quiet, personal moments alongside Indiana's roster this season, before Tyrese Haliburton fell to the floor.
www.basketballfeelings.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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jamesstout.bsky.social
Quick little fact check here: Israel has armed the Burmese military for decades, including during the Rohingya Genocide. Protesting Israel’s genocidal regime directly and materially benefits the people of Myanmar.
August 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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sailorrooscout.bsky.social
Hey, so, TOTALLY not suggesting that RFK Jr. BACKS DOWN when we PUSH BACK, BUT if you’d like to call…

HHS Toll-Free: 1-877-696-6775

HHS Direct Line: 202-690-7000

PLEASE share and consider calling your senators and representatives as well.

NONE of this is okay.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
RFK Jr’s health department to halt $500m in mRNA vaccine research
Agency to end 22 federal contracts, questioning safety of technology credited with helping end Covid pandemic
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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nothingsmonstrd.bsky.social
An eloquent image:

Setting aside the content under the tarp for a moment, teens were asked to make art expressing what it is like to be a teen, and the end result was a mural wrapped in a tarp by adults.

I bet a lot of teens would find this expressive of their experience.
July 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM