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Health officials in Gaza report 366 Palestinians have been killed and 938 injured by Israeli forces since the October 10 ceasefire.
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Health officials in Gaza report 366 Palestinians have been killed and 938 injured by Israeli forces since the October 10 ceasefire.
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As the US drives toward military action in Venezuela, it’s important to remember the Central American Solidarity Movement of the 1980s. People stood up across the US — in marches & actions — against US intervention in the region. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Remembering the resistance to US intervention in Latin America
Marches, hunger strikes, blocked weapons shipments, solidarity actions, pledges of resistance. The 1980s solidarity movement stood up against US intervention in Central America. This is episode 79 of ...
therealnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As the US drives toward military action in Venezuela, it’s important to remember the Central American Solidarity Movement of the 1980s. People stood up across the US — in marches & actions — against US intervention in the region. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
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gotta say the fact that a waymo will pick up and drive away while someone is actively trying to get a cat out from under the car seems like a major safety hazard
"Footage obtained by The New York Times of the moment a Waymo car ran over Kit Kat, a beloved San Francisco bodega cat, raises new questions about the company’s safeguards."
Waymo's robots lack situational awareness to an alarming and prob unacceptable extent.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Waymo's robots lack situational awareness to an alarming and prob unacceptable extent.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
gotta say the fact that a waymo will pick up and drive away while someone is actively trying to get a cat out from under the car seems like a major safety hazard
But tell us again how these C-suite goons deserve 10,000 times a worker's salary because of their "unique ability to innovate and take risks".
Zuck didn't lose that money personally, he's still a billionaire, but plenty of Facebook workers have lost their jobs from his idiotic decisions.
Zuck didn't lose that money personally, he's still a billionaire, but plenty of Facebook workers have lost their jobs from his idiotic decisions.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
But tell us again how these C-suite goons deserve 10,000 times a worker's salary because of their "unique ability to innovate and take risks".
Zuck didn't lose that money personally, he's still a billionaire, but plenty of Facebook workers have lost their jobs from his idiotic decisions.
Zuck didn't lose that money personally, he's still a billionaire, but plenty of Facebook workers have lost their jobs from his idiotic decisions.
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“There’s no doubt in my mind that’s the intent…the worst thing is that politically mandated ideas will be taught instead of scientifically accepted concepts in our disciplines, or concepts that are recognized by the disciplinary experts.”
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
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– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
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At Texas Tech, Professors Now Need Permission to Teach About Race and Gender
Faculty say the policy is vague and a violation of the First Amendment.
www.chronicle.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“There’s no doubt in my mind that’s the intent…the worst thing is that politically mandated ideas will be taught instead of scientifically accepted concepts in our disciplines, or concepts that are recognized by the disciplinary experts.”
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
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– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
@texasaaup.bsky.social
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Making capitalists “pay their fair share into society” means all of it. They do not produce. They own. Their fair share is nothing. Labor is entitled to all it creates. It’s important we understand this.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Making capitalists “pay their fair share into society” means all of it. They do not produce. They own. Their fair share is nothing. Labor is entitled to all it creates. It’s important we understand this.
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Columbia University is helping a government filled with literal Nazis to reward millions of dollars to Zionists who oppose free speech against genocide:
NEW: In dealing with the Trump admin, Columbia is paying a $21 million settlement to Jewish or Israeli staff for claims of harassment/discrimination.
Unclear if non-Zionist affiliates who have faced harassment can file a claim, though terms say Trump admin has "sole discretion."
Unclear if non-Zionist affiliates who have faced harassment can file a claim, though terms say Trump admin has "sole discretion."
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Columbia University is helping a government filled with literal Nazis to reward millions of dollars to Zionists who oppose free speech against genocide:
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"Anna" works packing lettuce in Salinas, CA. "At the end of the day, my hands hurt from the constant repeated motion. I packs more than 1000 boxes very rapidly all day long. It's hard work but allows me to make a living and feed my family." #WeFeedYou
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Anna" works packing lettuce in Salinas, CA. "At the end of the day, my hands hurt from the constant repeated motion. I packs more than 1000 boxes very rapidly all day long. It's hard work but allows me to make a living and feed my family." #WeFeedYou
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A doctor from Gaza describes 1 year and 7 months of torture and abuse while imprisoned in Israel, including at the notorious Rakkevet underground facility:
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A doctor from Gaza describes 1 year and 7 months of torture and abuse while imprisoned in Israel, including at the notorious Rakkevet underground facility:
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Big day to amplify @sbworkersunited.org and not buy Starbucks
BREAKING: 12 strikers were just arrested by the NYPD while peacefully protesting outside the Empire State Building.
Allies are beginning to speak to the crowd about what just happened.
Allies are beginning to speak to the crowd about what just happened.
Today, baristas are bringing their ULP strike to Starbucks' NYC corporate office, housed inside the Empire State Building.
Workers and allies are demanding the company resolve 100s of unfair labor practices, end the union-busting, & finalize fair union contracts. Let's go! #NoContractNoCoffee
Workers and allies are demanding the company resolve 100s of unfair labor practices, end the union-busting, & finalize fair union contracts. Let's go! #NoContractNoCoffee
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Big day to amplify @sbworkersunited.org and not buy Starbucks
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the Comet Ping Pong attack was nine years ago today—weeks after Trump’s 2016 win—and inspired by a conspiracy theory promoted by Jack Posobiec, who was recently invited to the White House, demands antifa be designated a terrorist group, and asked questions as “press” at the Pentagon this week
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
the Comet Ping Pong attack was nine years ago today—weeks after Trump’s 2016 win—and inspired by a conspiracy theory promoted by Jack Posobiec, who was recently invited to the White House, demands antifa be designated a terrorist group, and asked questions as “press” at the Pentagon this week
As someone who has been involved in some of the protests these people decry, there is always a plan to allow emergency vehicles through and I've seen it in action.
This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with silencing speech they disagree with.
This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with silencing speech they disagree with.
Nine Rhode Island State Senators want to decide where and how you may protest
"...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."
"...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."
Nine Rhode Island State Senators want to decide where and how you may protest
"...Rhode Island laws already impose criminal penalties for obstructing a roadway," notes RIACLU's Steven Brown. "There is no need for another law that is clearly designed simply to be more punitive."
steveahlquist.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As someone who has been involved in some of the protests these people decry, there is always a plan to allow emergency vehicles through and I've seen it in action.
This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with silencing speech they disagree with.
This has absolutely nothing to do with safety and everything to do with silencing speech they disagree with.
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Will continue to bang this drum: this is the system university admins are cramming into every aspect of education. This is the system we are told “isn’t going anywhere” so we all have to adjust to it.
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Will continue to bang this drum: this is the system university admins are cramming into every aspect of education. This is the system we are told “isn’t going anywhere” so we all have to adjust to it.
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The problem with betting markets is that the rich can manipulate them for personal reasons and it looks like public consensus.
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The problem with betting markets is that the rich can manipulate them for personal reasons and it looks like public consensus.
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“An instructor's freedom to teach includes the right to assess student academic performance. We are gravely concerned that a climate of escalating authoritarian assaults on academic freedom is normalizing politicized interference in classroom teaching & learning.” — Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
Oklahoma college student’s failing grade on gender essay dropped amid outcry
A University of Oklahoma student alleged religious discrimination after receiving a zero on an essay that rejected the concept of multiple genders.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“An instructor's freedom to teach includes the right to assess student academic performance. We are gravely concerned that a climate of escalating authoritarian assaults on academic freedom is normalizing politicized interference in classroom teaching & learning.” — Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
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like i said months ago: reopen alcatraz and fill it with tech billionaires. they must be stopped.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
like i said months ago: reopen alcatraz and fill it with tech billionaires. they must be stopped.
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Farm workers stand in solidarity with striking Starbucks workers.
Starbucks baristas have been fighting for a fair union contract for close to 4 years. Just like many farm workers, @sbworkersunited.org is fighting back against greedy union busting employers.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Starbucks baristas have been fighting for a fair union contract for close to 4 years. Just like many farm workers, @sbworkersunited.org is fighting back against greedy union busting employers.
#NoContractNoCoffee
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Farm workers stand in solidarity with striking Starbucks workers.
Starbucks baristas have been fighting for a fair union contract for close to 4 years. Just like many farm workers, @sbworkersunited.org is fighting back against greedy union busting employers.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Starbucks baristas have been fighting for a fair union contract for close to 4 years. Just like many farm workers, @sbworkersunited.org is fighting back against greedy union busting employers.
#NoContractNoCoffee
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Just finished going through interview transcripts for this project, and I was struck by a participant's recollection of how their oxygen tank was repossessed when they lost their job and lost their employer-sponsored insurance coverage. Lung cancer, post-op.
Inhumane.
Inhumane.
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Just finished going through interview transcripts for this project, and I was struck by a participant's recollection of how their oxygen tank was repossessed when they lost their job and lost their employer-sponsored insurance coverage. Lung cancer, post-op.
Inhumane.
Inhumane.
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Normalize treating this like the psychopathic behavior that it is
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Normalize treating this like the psychopathic behavior that it is
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Literally just gambling. Everything is gambling now.
Same company that just partnered with CNN to include "prediction markets" in their global newsroom btw
Same company that just partnered with CNN to include "prediction markets" in their global newsroom btw
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Literally just gambling. Everything is gambling now.
Same company that just partnered with CNN to include "prediction markets" in their global newsroom btw
Same company that just partnered with CNN to include "prediction markets" in their global newsroom btw
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Folks i do not believe the government is going to side with you on the ai debate, they serve only the owning class.
That said, go ahead on donate and show up for this. If im right, you lose nothing by having tried it this way. Just know in your hearts the only way to win will be organized labor.
That said, go ahead on donate and show up for this. If im right, you lose nothing by having tried it this way. Just know in your hearts the only way to win will be organized labor.
Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word!
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Folks i do not believe the government is going to side with you on the ai debate, they serve only the owning class.
That said, go ahead on donate and show up for this. If im right, you lose nothing by having tried it this way. Just know in your hearts the only way to win will be organized labor.
That said, go ahead on donate and show up for this. If im right, you lose nothing by having tried it this way. Just know in your hearts the only way to win will be organized labor.
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Excellent deep-dive into the violence perpetrated by fascist Zionist thugs at UCLA. Democrats, Republicans, the ADL, and the media have spent over a year lying that the violence was an antisemitic attack on Jews, and have used it and other lies to eviscerate higher education in the US:
“That was the day that it hit: UCLA has changed forever. It marked a turning point in the militarization of campus.”
Read Will Alden's deep dive on political dynamics at California's largest public university:
jewishcurrents.org/portrait-of-...
Read Will Alden's deep dive on political dynamics at California's largest public university:
jewishcurrents.org/portrait-of-...
Portrait of a Campus in Crisis
UCLA capitulated to its own hardline pro-Israel activists long before President Trump came calling. As a result, its students have repeatedly become…
jewishcurrents.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Excellent deep-dive into the violence perpetrated by fascist Zionist thugs at UCLA. Democrats, Republicans, the ADL, and the media have spent over a year lying that the violence was an antisemitic attack on Jews, and have used it and other lies to eviscerate higher education in the US:
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I lived through this buzzing from hell as well, and let me tell you, it's PTSD that I can't recover from, even after almost 10 years out of the region. Fireworks, car engine popping, airplanes flying low, all these sounds break something in me and reminds me how much Israel screwed us up.
In Lebanon. Can hear the Israeli drone constantly now. I’ve only been back for a day but folks here deal with it 24/7, for months. It’s psychological torture. You can even see it, just flying around. The Israelis want to let everyone know that they can kill whoever they want whenever they want.
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I lived through this buzzing from hell as well, and let me tell you, it's PTSD that I can't recover from, even after almost 10 years out of the region. Fireworks, car engine popping, airplanes flying low, all these sounds break something in me and reminds me how much Israel screwed us up.
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This is a pseudo-problem.
Balancing "no person with a disability should be denied accommodations" with "it's important to discourage non-disabled people from pretending to be disabled to take advantage of these accommodations" is really difficult and I don't have a great answer for what anyone should do about it.
December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is a pseudo-problem.