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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 20h

All of the things I thought about Keyonte George were wrong and I'm sorry I thought them. I am team Keyonte. That dude has put in a TON of work.

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 23h

This is an internment camp. There is not another way to describe it. It is reprehensible and shameful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...

In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape

www.nytimes.com

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

This is a five alarm fire. I don’t believe we even have our collective heads around how bad this will be.

Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Trump already canceled 94 million pounds of aid for food banks AND cut $186 billion in SNAP funding in his Big Ugly law.

Now he refuses to fund Nov. SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. Even before the shutdown, feeding hungry families wasn't a priority for Trump.

Trump’s HUGE to do list:
Cut $186 billion from SNAP (checked)
Cancel 94 million pounds of aid for food banks (checked)
Use billions in contingency funds to keep benefits going (crossed out in red ink)
Let 42 million Americans go hungry (checked)

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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 1d

Many of you, I know, receive a lot of national news, but care a lot about local. You also hate paywalls.

If that's you read this detailed story. "The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah."

www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...

The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah

“We believe that the first thing we have to do is build something that people want.”

www.niemanlab.org

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

Existing in constant state of 4th Amendment violations.

Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure this is fine.

www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...

Inside Amazon’s Aggressive Push To Get Cops Using AI Surveillance

With a growing roster of partners, Amazon has been peddling AI drone surveillance, gun detection and real-time crime center tech to law enforcement agencies, public records reveal.

www.forbes.com

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

I'm now entering my 2nd cycle of "non-tracking." I have simply never been able to glean any noticeable benefits from the constant datafication of my behavior (e.g. activity, food tracking, stress, sleep, whatever else). and it causes me stress. I can't imagine going back to that stuff. Hello Timex!

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

This is beautiful

David J. Loehr @djl.bsky.social · 1d

Same.

I'm also amused by this site which gives you local weather in a soothing, familiar format.

weatherstar.netbymatt.com

WeatherStar 4000+

Web based WeatherStar 4000 simulator that reports current and forecast weather conditions plus a few extras!

weatherstar.netbymatt.com

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

As I was saying…

bsky.app/profile/mmas...

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

Most days I wake up, look at the news, and thank The Maker that I don't have to teach a securities regulation class today.

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dvnmstrs.bsky.social @dvnmstrs.bsky.social · 1d

CCS in Ogden says they need help, so let’s help. Here’s the article from KSL as of this evening. I’m going to post links to their list of needs as well as to my Venmo. If you want to send money to me, I will happily go shopping this week for items on their list and conduct a drop-off.

Catholic Community Services urges support as SNAP benefits set to end for thousands of Utah families

Catholic Community Services in Ogden is urgently requesting food and monetary donations as 86,000 Utah families face the loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

ksltv.com

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 1d

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled a master plan for a 3,100-mile statewide trail network. https://ow.ly/7uq450XjsRL

How Utah could someday be connected by 3,100 miles of trails

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled a master plan for a 3,100-mile statewide trail network.

ow.ly

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 1d

Ride your bike from PC to Moab Challenge

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

I don't live in a community using ranked choice voting this cycle, but for those of you in SLC, here's a handy ranked choice guide in case you don't quite understand how it works.

Salt Lake City gears up for ranked-choice voting in mayor's race

Salt Lake City is gearing up for November when it hosts its first-ever mayoral race using ranked-choice voting, which is becoming increasingly popular as more cities and states adopt or consider…

www.axios.com

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

FINALLY! Someone willing to admit the Jazz are definitely going to the Western Conference Finals?

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

Mayo Discourse™️? In this economy??

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

To my Montana friends, here are a couple of great options for food bank cash donations. Things are already dicey in terms of food security. The cessation of SNAP benefits this week will cause 1 and 4 children to become food insecure.

missoulafoodbank.org
flatheadfoodbank.org

(406) 549-0543

We lead the movement to end hunger through advocacy, volunteerism and healthy food for all. We nourish community.

missoulafoodbank.org

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

Most days I wake up, look at the news, and thank The Maker that I don't have to teach a securities regulation class today.

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

The growth of Keyonte George is a big deal IMO

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 2d

UTAH JAZZ MADNESS!!! 😂 Somebody get Lauri a cigarette.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 4d

SNAP benefits are about to lapse because of the shutdown. Reminders:
1. About 1 in 2 children will receive SNAP benefits at some point and 1 in 4 children are receiving benefits in a given month.
2. Trump is already planning to cut SNAP in other ways.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-big-be...

The Big Beautiful Bill has a SNAP Poison Pill

How states will get the blame for massive cuts to food stamps

donmoynihan.substack.com

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

I am still looking for others who are working to help Utah, Montana and Kansas join the Governors Public Health Alliance. If you have information or are working on this in these state's I'd love to help!

www.govsforhealth.org

Governors Public Health Alliance

The Governors Public Health Alliance is a nonpartisan, non-profit coalition of governors that works together to protect public health.

www.govsforhealth.org

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

This is a critical thread to understanding current infrastructure, but also for getting a great glimpse into where opportunities lie.

Meredith Whittaker (@meredithmeredith.bsky.social)

📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not…

bsky.app

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

I wish we were thinking much more carefully about the 2nd, 3rd, 4th order effects of creating a privatized surveillance state.

A $60 Mod to Meta’s Ray-Bans Disables Its Privacy-Protecting Recording Light

Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses usually include an LED that lights up when the user is recording other people. One hobbyist is charging a small fee to disable that light, and has a growing list of customers…

www.404media.co

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah… there’s functionally no way to replace the dollars, but replacing the leadership and decision making is possible (though even that is hard). It’s gonna be rough, but also an opportunity to build better things that are less brittle.

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

States are going to need to step into this void. It’s suboptimal and short term while we build something better, but it’s not nothing.

HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 3d

NEW: The entire staff supporting ACIP was laid off, and most working groups haven't met in months.

That means the US may not make routine vaccine recommendations for more than half of children in 2026, and it could halt new vaccines in the pipeline. My latest:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off

Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril

www.theguardian.com

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Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

Salt Lake City (and greater Utah): bsky.app/profile/jayh...

Jayhawkjeff @jayhawkjeff.bsky.social · 3d

This week, things are going to get harder in communities across the country. When SNAP benefits end, approximately 1 in 4 children will begin to go hungry. You can help by giving to your local food bank.

In Utah, please consider giving to the Utah Food Bank.

Give Money - Utah Food Bank

For every $1 donated, $7.23 worth of goods & services is provided.

www.utahfoodbank.org

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