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11.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IMO that joke explains about 80% of human behavior

11.03.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Sons Are Defense Contractors Now β€” New York Magazine Don Jr. and Eric’s new deal to take a drone-maker public would make their new golf-course/drone firm among the largest producers in the U.S.

I sleep the sleep of angels knowing this. apple.news/AClCLD0vIRf2...

10.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the library is so fucking cool you guys

10.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 194 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

I am not much of a gamer but I’ve been wanting to try @vampiretherapist.bsky.social

Finally started it today. It’s a lot of fun.

I’d read a novel set in this world.

10.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And why would a real opposition party need their voters to tell them these things?

Most Ds in Congress aren’t dumb.

So what’s the problem?

Are they OK with fascism, as long as they keep their jobs?

10.03.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, this is the thing that gets me.

Deplore Trump, check.

Ds are the minority, check.

Therefore, D’s can do nothingβ€”bullshit.

Plenty of ways to slow Trump down, make his life miserable, make it impossible as for him.

Stop voting with him would be a good place to start.

Even now.

10.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I’d suggest a movie, THE THIRD MAN.

10.03.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I kind of want to say β€œall of them.” We’re all much richer for their voices.

10.03.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

5 women in SFFH who inspire me:
@cynthiapelayo.bsky.social
@silviamg.bsky.social
@gemmafiles.bsky.social
@cheriepriest.com
@mariahaskins.com

08.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

@andreahairston.bsky.social
@nisishawl.bsky.social
@nalohop.bsky.social
@charliejane.bsky.social
@annaleen.bsky.social

10.03.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Great interview. @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social & @indivisible.org are inspiring.

10.03.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This was a double tap with two missiles.

Spaced 40 minutes apart.

Just enough time for bereaved parents and first responders to also be killed.

10.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
THe weird circular logo bird skull text reads writing prompts music to write by submission calls other weird stuff

THe weird circular logo bird skull text reads writing prompts music to write by submission calls other weird stuff

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10.03.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

β€œI don't care if he calls out the National Guard. I don't care if he threatens us with prosecution. I don't care if he threatens to take away our rights. If we don't show up for rights, we don't have them.”

10.03.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

They find a new way to be cruel every couple of hours.

10.03.2026 23:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“‹ Arizona elections involve multiple verification steps: signature matching, chain-of-custody logs, and audits. It's not perfect, but it's careful and overseen by your neighbors. Ask for specifics if someone doubts its trustworthiness. Your confidence should be based on facts! πŸ—³οΈπŸ’ͺ#SheShed

10.03.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Praying for the two exchange students from there who we hosted. Haven’t heard from them.

10.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Atomic Blonde.

10.03.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, yes, it was really good. Thanks!

10.03.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Off Campus: Alumni & Higher Education Organizing Call Β· Indivisible Since Trump’s return to office, higher education has been under attack – with schools facing pressure from the administration to curtail free speech and academic freedom, eliminate DEI policies as par...

TOMORROW: Join our organizing call to learn how you can help keep the regime’s secret police off college campuses β€” because we all have a role to play in ensuring colleges and their communities are safe from ICE.

10.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

And they say there’s never any good news.

10.03.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just about recognize that … what is it?

10.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Democrats need to fissure their party. Something's gotta give. This party system is way past its sell-by date. One of them has to collapse so something better can take its place. Sooner is better.

10.03.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's me, the mean writing teacher who makes you do style exercises and forces you learn the elements of classical rhetoric.

10.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Why do you all talk about writing as if it were magic? Like a thing you only learn through vibing it out? It's actually very technical.

10.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œNice, nice, very nice”:)

10.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Pluralistic: Ad-tech is fascist tech (10 Mar 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

β€œWhy did Google decide to start spying on us? For the same reason your dog licks its balls: because they could.”

Often the crime is that it’s actually legal.

From @doctorow.pluralistic.net

pluralistic.net/2026/03/10/i...

10.03.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Legendary hero Achilles could only be harmed by a blow to his heel. It was his β€œAchilles kryptonite,” if you will.

10.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If it actually happens it seems to virtually guarantee a worldwide economic crisis and it’s also reported to be happening, so naturally no one in politics or news or finance seems too concerned about it

10.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 198 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1