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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 3h

Amazon Fires Software Engineer Who Criticized Cloud Computing Project with Israel

Amazon has fired a software engineer who had criticized the company's work with Israel. Ahmed Shahrour had publicly opposed Project Nimbus, Amazon's $1.2 billion cloud computing project that Israel has used to store surveillance information on Gaza's population.

www.democracynow.org

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Morgan M Page @morganmpage.bsky.social · 3h

Friday! Free! Me!

Morgan M Page @morganmpage.bsky.social · 7d

London: Come listen to me prattle on about trans history (and watch Framing Agnes!) at this free event at Birkbeck next week! www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...

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Molly McKew @mollymckew.bsky.social · 3h

Redefining what America is can be a positive too

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 4h

Fifteen Democratic governors formed a public health alliance to counter federal agency turmoil under the Trump administration. The alliance aims to monitor disease outbreaks, establish policy guidance and buy vaccines.

Democratic governors form state public health alliance to counter RFK Jr.

The Governors Public Health Alliance would counter federal health agencies under President Donald Trump as an independent hub to monitor diseases and prepare for emergencies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 3h

Maybe now I can take a moment to address the weirdest moment in my time of service: an article earlier this year claiming that I was not qualified for HEPAP because apparently I do not believe general relativity is correct.

FTR: My entire body of work is predicated on the idea that it is lol

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 3h

SCIENCE POLICY NEWS:

During Yom Kippur, all the members of the High Energy Physics Advisory Committee (HEPAP), myself included, received a letter thanking us for our service and telling us essentially that the almost 40 yo standing federal advisory committee was no more. ⚛️🧪🔭

Why that matters 🧵

DOE Consolidates Office of Science Advisory Committees

Six long-standing committees advising the Department of Energy’s Office of Science have been rolled into one.

www.aip.org

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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · 3h

According to CAVE (Caucasian American Vernacular English):

"DEI" is a political agenda to subvert "meritocracy"
"Diversity hires" are unqualified ppl who got a job because of their race
These terms describe the federal prosecutors who Trump hired to indict his political enemies

Trump's DOJ Is White DEI

The Trump Administration's Justice Department is filled with incompetent, unqualified people who personify the conservatives definition of a "diversity hire."

dlvr.it

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3h

some colleagues have suggested to me that shame is irrelevant because the people on the "other side" don't know or care what "we" (on whatever "this side") think of them. I have...not gotten that impression

Kurtbert Barlowko @albertburneko.bsky.social · 4h

"disliking me is persecution" describes so incredibly many people's entire outlook these days defector.com/free-press-r...

Free Press Reporter Discovers That Being An Amoral Dickhead Can Cost You Friends | Defector

It can be hard to maintain friendships as an adult. People move to new cities, start families, and experience all sorts of other life events that make it difficult to keep in touch. Sometimes, you end...

defector.com

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 3h

ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.

Robby Roadsteamer @roadsteamer.bsky.social · 5h

🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!

Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 3h

Greta Thunberg: “Israeli soldiers hit, kicked, starved, and tortured me”

• They placed a flag next to me, and anytime the flag touched me, they kicked me
• Whenever I raised my head to look at Ben-Gvir, I was kicked
• She was filmed while stripped naked

Aftonbladet: tinyurl.com/a33vxatc

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R. O. Kwon 권오경 @rokwon.bsky.social · 22d

it’s yet another good day to donate to @transjournalists.org

i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend

www.transjournalists.org/donate/

Support the TJA

Together, we can promote more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media while also supporting gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers. Join the TJA'...

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NPR @npr.org · 2h

In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's complicated history. n.pr/494a9Ws

A celebration of the South's rich — and messy — heritage, delivered on a plate

In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's complicated history.

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Tim Shorrock @timshorrock.bsky.social · 2h

Kirk Envy in Right-Wing Asia. "The event also included a video message from American diaper company EveryLife, which says it has a 'pro-life mission' and urged young South Koreans to 'make more babies.'" asia.nikkei.com/politics/day...

Days before death, Charlie Kirk debuted his right-wing message in Asia

Trump ally spoke in South Korea and Japan as young men turn conservative globally

asia.nikkei.com

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 3h

It feels very weird to have such an absolute lad as Pontiff. Like a Pope you know has gone to town on a big thing of wings.

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 3h

Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”

Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”

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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 3h

Want to know more? Read our full report, conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership with the Trans Journalists Association.

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How journalists covered Trump's first 100 days

Trans perspectives were rarely present in articles about the consequences federal actions would have on their lives, according to an analysis conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership w...

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 3h

The worst part of any campaign - political, community, advocacy, whatever - is the inevitable moment 3/4s of the way through where you find a better way of talking about the thing and realize that, if hadn’t been such a stupid dumdum and had figured it out 6 months ago, you’d be in a far better spot

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The 51st @51st.news · 3h

Just wondering, no specific reason...

If you were going to replace the stars in the D.C. flag with another icon celebrating local pride, what would you pick?

Reply with your ideas! 🌸🪑🍕

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WIRED @wired.com · 6h

Protesting this weekend? Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy.

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

www.wired.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emerging

www.theguardian.com

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Shane Claiborne @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social · 2h

We are saving God. We are saving Christianity.” -Eric Trump

It takes a certain type of diabolical narcissism to believe that we can save God rather than that God is saving us.

There is only one Savior - and it is not Donald Trump.

Rebuke it… in the name of Jesus.

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 2h

In June, Leah and I closed out the flagship No Kings rally in Philly by leading 100,000 people to recite the Pledge of Allegiance while waving American flags. It's unintentionally revealing how much this regime fears this imagery.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"

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Michaël Jarjour @jarjour.bsky.social · 3h

A new study shows what we know: Journalism is failing on trans rights coverage.

70% of stories about Trump’s executive orders affecting trans people didn’t quote trans people.

They’re talking ABOUT trans people not with them.

Story / study here: www.transjournalists.org/tja-bmsg-exe...

Graph that shows that trans people and their representatives were quoted infrequently: 70% of articles did not feature even a single trans person.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 2h

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won her election last month, said the House speaker's delay in swearing her in was “intentional.” via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/15/r...

Congressional Hispanic Caucus protests GOP delay swearing in Rep.-elect Grijalva • Wisconsin Examiner

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won her election last month, said the House speaker's delay in swearing her in was “intentional.”

wisconsinexaminer.com

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VictorK @victork1862.bsky.social · 2h

The Roberts Court will have accomplished through legal fiat in 2025 what southern terror accomplished in 1877.

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Aubrey Gilleran @aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 3h

The only question to me is if the ruling is written in such a way that this happens in 2026, 2028, or after the 2030 Census. The "solid South" is back, just with the color swapped.

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 3h

damn

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Joel Mathis @joelmathis.bsky.social · 3h

Guess the senator didn’t like my column:

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