Jen Haselhorst
@thatwasjen.bsky.social
Southern Illinois photographer, light painter making images in-camera/no AI, knitter, paddle boarder, weather spotter, music fan, love to cook
🖖 infinite diversity in infinite combinations
www.jenhaselhorst.com
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🖖 infinite diversity in infinite combinations
www.jenhaselhorst.com
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Jen Haselhorst
@thatwasjen.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Hi friends! I’m a photographer in Southern Illinois specializing in concerts, bands, and light painting. I don’t use photoshop or AI to create effects, all images are made in-camera with minimal exposure/color edits. Check out my site for prints and contact me to book 📸
#photography #lightpainting
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
“The unitary executive lacks an executive. And the president we have isn’t unitary. He has given his newfound power away to a small set of virtually unaccountable advisers, insulated from public outcry and indifferent to public opinion.”
my latest is on the odd confluence of unitary executive theory with a president who is mostly AWOL from the business of governance (gift link)
Opinion | The White House Is a Lost Cause
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
“The unitary executive lacks an executive. And the president we have isn’t unitary. He has given his newfound power away to a small set of virtually unaccountable advisers, insulated from public outcry and indifferent to public opinion.”
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this is, of course, exactly what republicans have always intended for vouchers to do: defund public education to facilitate the creation of a private system of segregation academies
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
this is, of course, exactly what republicans have always intended for vouchers to do: defund public education to facilitate the creation of a private system of segregation academies
the hibernation vibes are hitting hard this year. Staying home, knitting next to the fireplace, and going to bed on time (/early) is pretty much the only thing I wanna do.
December 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
the hibernation vibes are hitting hard this year. Staying home, knitting next to the fireplace, and going to bed on time (/early) is pretty much the only thing I wanna do.
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
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I’ve forgotten this sometimes but being able to discover something you like, curate it, and make time to enjoy it *is* intelligence, connecting with art is intelligence, empathy is intelligence, the way of the dullard is to find nothing meaningful in art except for a way to seem snidely clever
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’ve forgotten this sometimes but being able to discover something you like, curate it, and make time to enjoy it *is* intelligence, connecting with art is intelligence, empathy is intelligence, the way of the dullard is to find nothing meaningful in art except for a way to seem snidely clever
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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The highest calling of journalism isn’t to tell two sides of a story.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The highest calling of journalism isn’t to tell two sides of a story.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
The highest calling of journalism is to tell the truth.
And acting like a stenographer is a betrayal of your audience.
watching Buffy the vampire slayer and putting up my Christmas tree, joy to the world
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
watching Buffy the vampire slayer and putting up my Christmas tree, joy to the world
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the only time i ever gave back to my community (cinephile dorks whose parents claim they can't see it but we suspect are messing with us a little)
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
the only time i ever gave back to my community (cinephile dorks whose parents claim they can't see it but we suspect are messing with us a little)
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In many Illinois suburbs, dial-a-ride services funded by transit taxes aren’t a convenience — they’re a lifeline.
https://illinoisanswers.org/2025/10/28/counties-spend-rta-tax-money-on-ride-services-theyre-lifelines-for-thousands/
https://illinoisanswers.org/2025/10/28/counties-spend-rta-tax-money-on-ride-services-theyre-lifelines-for-thousands/
These Counties Spend Transit Tax Money on Ride Services. They’re Lifelines for Thousands of Residents
Fledgling dial-a-ride networks are filling gaps in public transit in the collar counties, but they struggle to meet demand.
illinoisanswers.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In many Illinois suburbs, dial-a-ride services funded by transit taxes aren’t a convenience — they’re a lifeline.
https://illinoisanswers.org/2025/10/28/counties-spend-rta-tax-money-on-ride-services-theyre-lifelines-for-thousands/
https://illinoisanswers.org/2025/10/28/counties-spend-rta-tax-money-on-ride-services-theyre-lifelines-for-thousands/
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In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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For decades, scholars have argued education’s hidden curriculum is about disciplining and socializing children as future workers, and they just….tweeted it out
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor
Is Trump dismantling the Education Department? Not yet. But changes are coming.
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor and parceling out other core job duties to other agencies. It's the most sweeping effort so f...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For decades, scholars have argued education’s hidden curriculum is about disciplining and socializing children as future workers, and they just….tweeted it out
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The concept of a "student loan" is actually fucked up.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The concept of a "student loan" is actually fucked up.
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I like how this entire story is basically just quotes from VCs and tech companies. They couldn't be bothered to ask any objective academics or economists what our ongoing failure to have literally ANY functional antitrust enforcement means
Meta’s Victory Opens the Way for Silicon Valley to Go Deal Shopping
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I like how this entire story is basically just quotes from VCs and tech companies. They couldn't be bothered to ask any objective academics or economists what our ongoing failure to have literally ANY functional antitrust enforcement means
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This is how you know that it's not about the money. Because if it were, then libraries would not keep being defunded.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This is how you know that it's not about the money. Because if it were, then libraries would not keep being defunded.
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So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
The fella working the door at the bar was cross stitching and I applaud his crafternooning on the job 🪡
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The fella working the door at the bar was cross stitching and I applaud his crafternooning on the job 🪡
stood at the edge of a cornfield wildly applauding the sky in my pajamas tonight 🤩
Aurora borealis 11/11/25 9:15pm north of Murphysboro, IL
Aurora borealis 11/11/25 9:15pm north of Murphysboro, IL
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
stood at the edge of a cornfield wildly applauding the sky in my pajamas tonight 🤩
Aurora borealis 11/11/25 9:15pm north of Murphysboro, IL
Aurora borealis 11/11/25 9:15pm north of Murphysboro, IL
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The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
never been so pumped for a mayoral election of a city I don’t live in
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
never been so pumped for a mayoral election of a city I don’t live in
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The shutdown is ultimately a legislative negotiation about a budget.
Hard to resolve it when the controlling party in one part of Congress refuses to negotiate, will not re-open the House, is not in DC.
Hard to resolve it when the controlling party in one part of Congress refuses to negotiate, will not re-open the House, is not in DC.
Mike Johnson says he will not bring the House back in session until the government reopens
November 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The shutdown is ultimately a legislative negotiation about a budget.
Hard to resolve it when the controlling party in one part of Congress refuses to negotiate, will not re-open the House, is not in DC.
Hard to resolve it when the controlling party in one part of Congress refuses to negotiate, will not re-open the House, is not in DC.
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Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
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Healthcare premiums are expected to skyrocket for people who are enrolling in ACA plans. Some parts of southern Illinois will see their rates more than double if Congress doesn’t extend tax subsidies.
Are you changing your coverage or going without because of big rate increases?
Are you changing your coverage or going without because of big rate increases?
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Healthcare premiums are expected to skyrocket for people who are enrolling in ACA plans. Some parts of southern Illinois will see their rates more than double if Congress doesn’t extend tax subsidies.
Are you changing your coverage or going without because of big rate increases?
Are you changing your coverage or going without because of big rate increases?