Akela Cooper
@akelacooper.bsky.social
Hollywood writer whose stuff you may have seen: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, Luke Cage. Malignant. M3GAN. The Nun 2. It's a pleasure scaring the shit outta you.
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There’s got to be some way to hold refs accountable for these shit calls, cause in the post season this is the difference between the SB. Put a ref in the New York offices who can call down and tell the on field refs to overturn it then and there, or refs are penalized when they miss these calls
So video replay assist looks at the Mariota scramble and rules that the runner was down by contact. The contact in question is a classic leg-whip trip, which is a 15 yard penalty. And the Commanders are the ones who suffer. The NFL makes so much sense all the time.
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
There’s got to be some way to hold refs accountable for these shit calls, cause in the post season this is the difference between the SB. Put a ref in the New York offices who can call down and tell the on field refs to overturn it then and there, or refs are penalized when they miss these calls
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So video replay assist looks at the Mariota scramble and rules that the runner was down by contact. The contact in question is a classic leg-whip trip, which is a 15 yard penalty. And the Commanders are the ones who suffer. The NFL makes so much sense all the time.
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
So video replay assist looks at the Mariota scramble and rules that the runner was down by contact. The contact in question is a classic leg-whip trip, which is a 15 yard penalty. And the Commanders are the ones who suffer. The NFL makes so much sense all the time.
Today there have been THREE incredible one-handed NFL catches: Puka Nacua (Rams), Brock Bowers (Raiders) and now Travon Burks (Commanders).
Something’s in the Gatorade today
Something’s in the Gatorade today
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today there have been THREE incredible one-handed NFL catches: Puka Nacua (Rams), Brock Bowers (Raiders) and now Travon Burks (Commanders).
Something’s in the Gatorade today
Something’s in the Gatorade today
Sports fandom can be a cruel, fickle mistress.
And yet we dance with her nonetheless
And yet we dance with her nonetheless
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Sports fandom can be a cruel, fickle mistress.
And yet we dance with her nonetheless
And yet we dance with her nonetheless
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All of my political views and policy ideas have basically collapsed to "Punish the Villains" and I mumble it to myself every time I see a news article these days
August 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
All of my political views and policy ideas have basically collapsed to "Punish the Villains" and I mumble it to myself every time I see a news article these days
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the primary thing that TPUSA provides to young conservatives is a blueprint for weaponizing the abject cowardice of university administrators against individual teachers and instructors, and university admins should take a long look in the mirror and think about what that says about them
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the primary thing that TPUSA provides to young conservatives is a blueprint for weaponizing the abject cowardice of university administrators against individual teachers and instructors, and university admins should take a long look in the mirror and think about what that says about them
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I do genuinely really enjoy this platform but good lord there’s a lot of people out here who enjoy scolding complete strangers over meaningless things for sport
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I do genuinely really enjoy this platform but good lord there’s a lot of people out here who enjoy scolding complete strangers over meaningless things for sport
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"I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself."
Shirley Chisholm, born on this day in 1924
Shirley Chisholm, born on this day in 1924
November 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself."
Shirley Chisholm, born on this day in 1924
Shirley Chisholm, born on this day in 1924
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Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
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The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
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my “AI is over” anecdote is that my wife was hired over the summer to write scripts for a big tech company explaining how to use their AI tools and after many rounds of revisions, the latest notes said “we’re finding a lot of AI fatigue among our users” and to remove all references to AI
Anecdotally on twitter seeing a big shift the last few days from every AI slop account saying every other creative field is “over” and they’re in control now to now posting about how nobody likes them and it’s not fair and they’ll persevere and real artists respect and uplift eachother
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
my “AI is over” anecdote is that my wife was hired over the summer to write scripts for a big tech company explaining how to use their AI tools and after many rounds of revisions, the latest notes said “we’re finding a lot of AI fatigue among our users” and to remove all references to AI
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"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
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star at 3 billion years old: i have so much light and warmth to share
star at 12 billion years old: when i finally get to die im taking all of you with me
star at 12 billion years old: when i finally get to die im taking all of you with me
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
star at 3 billion years old: i have so much light and warmth to share
star at 12 billion years old: when i finally get to die im taking all of you with me
star at 12 billion years old: when i finally get to die im taking all of you with me
Because it’s shit and for the average person there is no real use for it, beyond the sex pests who want to make non-consensual porn. But companies bought the magic beans from Silicon Valley and they will force us all to ue it so they don’t have to admit they got swindled
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Because it’s shit and for the average person there is no real use for it, beyond the sex pests who want to make non-consensual porn. But companies bought the magic beans from Silicon Valley and they will force us all to ue it so they don’t have to admit they got swindled
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No one is cancelled by accident. This isn't the 1950s- we're not cancelling people for being gay, using drugs, or for martial infidelity. If you have been cancelled in the 21st century, it is for hate speech and sex crimes. Full stop.
Why would ANYONE think "Yeah, but what if we brought them back?"
Why would ANYONE think "Yeah, but what if we brought them back?"
November 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
No one is cancelled by accident. This isn't the 1950s- we're not cancelling people for being gay, using drugs, or for martial infidelity. If you have been cancelled in the 21st century, it is for hate speech and sex crimes. Full stop.
Why would ANYONE think "Yeah, but what if we brought them back?"
Why would ANYONE think "Yeah, but what if we brought them back?"
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In case you’re wondering why Pete Hegseth is freaking out about a congressional video reminding the military not to participate in illegal orders:
To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In case you’re wondering why Pete Hegseth is freaking out about a congressional video reminding the military not to participate in illegal orders:
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This whole thread 🤡🤑😵💫🤬
It's only a matter of time before humanities departments will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This whole thread 🤡🤑😵💫🤬
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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🧵 Lowe's CEO, one of 8 Black Fortune 500 CEOs, stands firm on DEI.
"Championing Diversity Through Action: Ellison’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is rooted in practical change rather than public statements"
Home Depot, meanwhile, allows ICE agents to raid its parking lots.
"Championing Diversity Through Action: Ellison’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is rooted in practical change rather than public statements"
Home Depot, meanwhile, allows ICE agents to raid its parking lots.
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🧵 Lowe's CEO, one of 8 Black Fortune 500 CEOs, stands firm on DEI.
"Championing Diversity Through Action: Ellison’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is rooted in practical change rather than public statements"
Home Depot, meanwhile, allows ICE agents to raid its parking lots.
"Championing Diversity Through Action: Ellison’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is rooted in practical change rather than public statements"
Home Depot, meanwhile, allows ICE agents to raid its parking lots.
What’s sad/hilarious is we all know what this means
maybe it'll happen tonight
November 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
What’s sad/hilarious is we all know what this means
In our modern media landscape access is more important than anything, including dignity
I can’t believe people in the room don’t push back. It doesn’t matter if he’s the president, part of holding him accountable is standing up to his bullying— especially if he’s doing it right in front of your face
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
In our modern media landscape access is more important than anything, including dignity
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Happy Spider-Man Rimming Uncle Sam Day to all who celebrate
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Happy Spider-Man Rimming Uncle Sam Day to all who celebrate
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If you are in the National Guard and fear you may be deployed to violate the rights of US citizens, there is help. Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
If you are in the National Guard and fear you may be deployed to violate the rights of US citizens, there is help. Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
I personally love the fact that they can’t include the lyric “the chicks’ll cream, for greased lightening” so there’s this awkward semi-pause and he just sings “greased lightening“
I just watched John Travolta, as Santa Claus, perform "Greased Lightning" in a Capital One commercial, and I will never be the same.
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I personally love the fact that they can’t include the lyric “the chicks’ll cream, for greased lightening” so there’s this awkward semi-pause and he just sings “greased lightening“