Iya Cutlass
@thinkabelle.bsky.social
Distinct balance of realist/pragmatist/optimist. Tec(h)tonic. Allergic to bs. 🗣 Emancipate yourself from mental slavery.
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Iya Cutlass
@thinkabelle.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Hey! 👋🏽 Finally migrating over from our former beloved Twitterverse. Intend to follow as many of those I followed while there who've also made the leap.
Who's with me #blacksky?
Dearest @kendricklamar.bsky.social, could, would you, please be so kind as to post the 2024 recap of Not Like US (from whichever streaming platform you so choose)? I would ❤️ to see stats of that historic, culture-shifting masterpiece. Thanking you in advance, benevolent 🤴🏿.
December 29, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Who's with me #blacksky?
Dearest @kendricklamar.bsky.social, could, would you, please be so kind as to post the 2024 recap of Not Like US (from whichever streaming platform you so choose)? I would ❤️ to see stats of that historic, culture-shifting masterpiece. Thanking you in advance, benevolent 🤴🏿.
December 28, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Dearest @kendricklamar.bsky.social, could, would you, please be so kind as to post the 2024 recap of Not Like US (from whichever streaming platform you so choose)? I would ❤️ to see stats of that historic, culture-shifting masterpiece. Thanking you in advance, benevolent 🤴🏿.
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
Happy holidays - Starbucks baristas are ON STRIKE!!
We're going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting today in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle - and many more to come!
We're going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting today in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle - and many more to come!
December 20, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Happy holidays - Starbucks baristas are ON STRIKE!!
We're going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting today in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle - and many more to come!
We're going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting today in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle - and many more to come!
The ripple of guilty parties and co-conspirators associated with Golubski has got to be deep and wide. There's no possible way he could've committed those crimes for that long and no one know about it AND not be complicit. INVESTIGATE THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT AND WHOLE CITY!
While this may seem like an end... There are still too many unanswered questions, including:
What about the KCK officers who used "Golubski's Girls" to imprison Black men like Lamonte McIntyre and WATCHED Golubski sexually assault a woman AT THE POLICE STATION
What about the KCK officers who used "Golubski's Girls" to imprison Black men like Lamonte McIntyre and WATCHED Golubski sexually assault a woman AT THE POLICE STATION
December 7, 2024 at 4:44 AM
The ripple of guilty parties and co-conspirators associated with Golubski has got to be deep and wide. There's no possible way he could've committed those crimes for that long and no one know about it AND not be complicit. INVESTIGATE THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT AND WHOLE CITY!
Pure evil.
For five years, I have been covering what is unquestionably the biggest criminal justice scandal in American history.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
December 7, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Pure evil.
🏆
The smile you give when you finna take somebody Out Of Network:
December 7, 2024 at 3:41 AM
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Reposted by Iya Cutlass
ProPublica has an online feature that will format a letter to your health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
December 6, 2024 at 4:45 AM
ProPublica has an online feature that will format a letter to your health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
The feeling of deep overwhelm and sadness for how much of our (and our ancestors') lives are spent trying to fight against and dismantle institutional bias, racism, and systems put in place that methodically work against us in almost every element of our lives.
TO ALL MY BLACK FOLK…
What’s the toughest part about being a Black Woman/Man?
What’s the toughest part about being a Black Woman/Man?
December 6, 2024 at 5:06 AM
The feeling of deep overwhelm and sadness for how much of our (and our ancestors') lives are spent trying to fight against and dismantle institutional bias, racism, and systems put in place that methodically work against us in almost every element of our lives.
SAME. My _soul_ was relaxed.
I didn’t realize how stressful being constantly on safety alert as a minority here was until visiting a country where everyone was Black.
I’d not been relaxed like that ever.
I’d not been relaxed like that ever.
December 6, 2024 at 4:53 AM
SAME. My _soul_ was relaxed.
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
To all the Republicans talking about cutting government spending- gun violence costs this country $557 BILLION per year…
In other words, that’s 2.6% of our entire GDP!!
I assume you’ll be taking action on this?
In other words, that’s 2.6% of our entire GDP!!
I assume you’ll be taking action on this?
December 4, 2024 at 6:57 PM
To all the Republicans talking about cutting government spending- gun violence costs this country $557 BILLION per year…
In other words, that’s 2.6% of our entire GDP!!
I assume you’ll be taking action on this?
In other words, that’s 2.6% of our entire GDP!!
I assume you’ll be taking action on this?
This is INSANE! Am I to believe that of all the possible options for an insurance company to manage costs _this_ was a reasonable option? Jeezus help us all.
anesthesia is one of the most expensive portions of surgical care, this is so fucking evil to force patients to take on those costs out of pocket
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
December 4, 2024 at 7:41 PM
This is INSANE! Am I to believe that of all the possible options for an insurance company to manage costs _this_ was a reasonable option? Jeezus help us all.
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
Under Trump, EPA scientists say managers encouraged them to delete evidence of chemicals’ harms, including cancer, miscarriage and neurological problems, from their reports. And in some cases, they said, their managers deleted the information themselves.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
EPA Scientists Said They Were Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals. A Watchdog Found They Were Retaliated Against.
Three reports issued by the agency’s inspector general detailed personal attacks suffered by the scientists — including being called “stupid,” “piranhas” and “pot-stirrers” — and called on the EPA to…
propub.li
December 3, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Under Trump, EPA scientists say managers encouraged them to delete evidence of chemicals’ harms, including cancer, miscarriage and neurological problems, from their reports. And in some cases, they said, their managers deleted the information themselves.
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
By @fastlerner.bsky.social
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
I don't think we need to have any more discussions about "norms" and "precedent." What we need to do is prepare to sue the shit out of this administration in a zillion places in an attempt to sabotage it until we can flip Congress in 2026.
December 1, 2024 at 11:27 PM
I don't think we need to have any more discussions about "norms" and "precedent." What we need to do is prepare to sue the shit out of this administration in a zillion places in an attempt to sabotage it until we can flip Congress in 2026.
📢 Something in the milk ain't clean! ⬇️
December 1, 2024 at 8:13 PM
📢 Something in the milk ain't clean! ⬇️
The blocked article I quoted was the one about an alleged married mom 'carrying on' with a chatbot AI "boyfriend" who was clowned by her 16 yo son for doing so. It was purportedly posted by Business Insider.
This article is an example of nouveau clickbait—create some wild, mildly plausible scenario, use GAI for the pics, say something just outrageous enough to get folks talking and BAM! Instant engagement. They mastered this on the bird app and natch they've continued it here. Ugh...
December 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM
The blocked article I quoted was the one about an alleged married mom 'carrying on' with a chatbot AI "boyfriend" who was clowned by her 16 yo son for doing so. It was purportedly posted by Business Insider.
This article is an example of nouveau clickbait—create some wild, mildly plausible scenario, use GAI for the pics, say something just outrageous enough to get folks talking and BAM! Instant engagement. They mastered this on the bird app and natch they've continued it here. Ugh...
December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM
This article is an example of nouveau clickbait—create some wild, mildly plausible scenario, use GAI for the pics, say something just outrageous enough to get folks talking and BAM! Instant engagement. They mastered this on the bird app and natch they've continued it here. Ugh...
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
For a year or two, illegal border crossings are down, crime is down, inflation is down, and the economy is strong. But public perception thought otherwise.
We’re already seeing that flip, since people who were lying that it was much worse than it was will now lie about when and why it improved.
We’re already seeing that flip, since people who were lying that it was much worse than it was will now lie about when and why it improved.
Here's Trump directly claiming Mexico will begin stopping migrants "immediately," even though it's already been happening. Indeed, it's partly responsible for the drop in crossings.
As I argue in that piece, you can read entire articles about Trump/Mexico mess that don't tell you this basic fact.
As I argue in that piece, you can read entire articles about Trump/Mexico mess that don't tell you this basic fact.
December 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM
For a year or two, illegal border crossings are down, crime is down, inflation is down, and the economy is strong. But public perception thought otherwise.
We’re already seeing that flip, since people who were lying that it was much worse than it was will now lie about when and why it improved.
We’re already seeing that flip, since people who were lying that it was much worse than it was will now lie about when and why it improved.
When I joined bluesky, a bunch of random spam accounts followed me. I blocked each one, but the way things are set up here blocking isn't equal to removing them from your followers.🤦🏾♀️ 🗣Boo.
December 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM
When I joined bluesky, a bunch of random spam accounts followed me. I blocked each one, but the way things are set up here blocking isn't equal to removing them from your followers.🤦🏾♀️ 🗣Boo.
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
Microsoft’s seemingly straightforward commitment to helping the U.S. government was, in fact, a calculated business maneuver designed to bring in billions in new revenue, box out competitors and tighten the company’s grip on federal business.
By @reneedudley.bsky.social
By @reneedudley.bsky.social
Microsoft's "Free" Plan to Upgrade Government Cybersecurity Was Designed to Box Out Competitors and Drive Profits, Insiders Say
When the White House welcomed Microsoft’s offer of $150 million in tech services, it helped the world’s largest software provider tighten its grip on federal business and freeze out competitors.
propub.li
December 1, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Microsoft’s seemingly straightforward commitment to helping the U.S. government was, in fact, a calculated business maneuver designed to bring in billions in new revenue, box out competitors and tighten the company’s grip on federal business.
By @reneedudley.bsky.social
By @reneedudley.bsky.social
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
Hey - here is a research document that has the current status of the Network State, hope this is useful.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
Status of the Network State, Tech and Crypto Cities — Venture Capital Status
www.vcinfodocs.com
November 30, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Hey - here is a research document that has the current status of the Network State, hope this is useful.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
Reposted by Iya Cutlass
Tech billionaire Marc Andreessen is reportedly getting involved w/ DOGE. He’s also invested in the “network state” movement led by Balaji Srinivasan, which aims 2 build crypto-based countries w/in existing states via the creation of “parallel institutions” like X. Listen. 1/
November 30, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Tech billionaire Marc Andreessen is reportedly getting involved w/ DOGE. He’s also invested in the “network state” movement led by Balaji Srinivasan, which aims 2 build crypto-based countries w/in existing states via the creation of “parallel institutions” like X. Listen. 1/
Make no mistake, the acceptance rates below for Black students are mostly made up of athletes. We're always seen as good enough to contribute to the school's bottom line. They're never offended by DEI if it directly increases their profit margins. (See also: the NFL, NBA & MLB.)
Yale
Asian American: from 30% to 24%
Black: Remained steady at 14%
Princeton
Asian American: from 26% to 23.8%
Black: Decreased from 9% to 8.9%
Duke
Asian American: from 35% to 29%
Black: Increased from 12% to 13%
source: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/u...
#AddToBlackSky
Asian American: from 30% to 24%
Black: Remained steady at 14%
Princeton
Asian American: from 26% to 23.8%
Black: Decreased from 9% to 8.9%
Duke
Asian American: from 35% to 29%
Black: Increased from 12% to 13%
source: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/u...
#AddToBlackSky
December 1, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Make no mistake, the acceptance rates below for Black students are mostly made up of athletes. We're always seen as good enough to contribute to the school's bottom line. They're never offended by DEI if it directly increases their profit margins. (See also: the NFL, NBA & MLB.)
Yale
Asian American: from 30% to 24%
Black: Remained steady at 14%
Princeton
Asian American: from 26% to 23.8%
Black: Decreased from 9% to 8.9%
Duke
Asian American: from 35% to 29%
Black: Increased from 12% to 13%
source: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/u...
#AddToBlackSky
Asian American: from 30% to 24%
Black: Remained steady at 14%
Princeton
Asian American: from 26% to 23.8%
Black: Decreased from 9% to 8.9%
Duke
Asian American: from 35% to 29%
Black: Increased from 12% to 13%
source: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/u...
#AddToBlackSky
Yale, Princeton and Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students
The legal group that won a Supreme Court case that ended race-based college admissions suggested it might sue schools where the percentage of Asian students fell.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Make no mistake, the acceptance rates below for Black students are mostly made up of athletes. We're always seen as good enough to contribute to the school's bottom line. They're never offended by DEI if it directly increases their profit margins. (See also: the NFL, NBA & MLB.)