Colin Day
@colind.bsky.social
Boring middle aged dad and all around dude.
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I'm going to float this nuclear take: maybe students are increasingly turning to ShitGPT and other deskilling devices because the structure of the modern university has made it impossible for them to acquire skill in a deep way.
Let me paint a picture for you.
Let me paint a picture for you.
December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm going to float this nuclear take: maybe students are increasingly turning to ShitGPT and other deskilling devices because the structure of the modern university has made it impossible for them to acquire skill in a deep way.
Let me paint a picture for you.
Let me paint a picture for you.
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FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
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Ok palate cleanse time. In case you missed it, here's my most popular post ever
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Ok palate cleanse time. In case you missed it, here's my most popular post ever
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This is another Section 111 case: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is another Section 111 case: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Data centers owned by the richest companies in the world shouldn't get to dodge paying taxes. We have a budget deficit of over $1 billion annually--we shouldn't be giving them tax breaks. www.axios.com/local/des-mo...
Report: Iowa keeps data center tax breaks in the dark
A new report shows Iowa offers limited info on which tech firms get massive tax breaks.
www.axios.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Data centers owned by the richest companies in the world shouldn't get to dodge paying taxes. We have a budget deficit of over $1 billion annually--we shouldn't be giving them tax breaks. www.axios.com/local/des-mo...
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KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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We fell off the subsidy cliff. We went from just under $1000 a month for a family of three for an average plan to a much worse plan for a family of three for just under $2200 a month.
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We fell off the subsidy cliff. We went from just under $1000 a month for a family of three for an average plan to a much worse plan for a family of three for just under $2200 a month.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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OVERT ACT 125 In additional furtherance of the conspiracy, DEFENDANTS met on November 12, 2025 to discuss ways to wield official government power to prevent further news of the child sex trafficking ring from becoming public.
Exclusive: Top Trump administration officials plan to meet today to discuss House efforts to force the release of the Epstein files. https://cnn.it/3WSyk2Y
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
OVERT ACT 125 In additional furtherance of the conspiracy, DEFENDANTS met on November 12, 2025 to discuss ways to wield official government power to prevent further news of the child sex trafficking ring from becoming public.
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if you work for doordash, contact me on signal at marisakabas.04
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
if you work for doordash, contact me on signal at marisakabas.04
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These bright towers of light showed up for a fleeting moment at 9:30pm tonight. What a sight! #Auroraborealis #cincywx
High res -> flic.kr/p/2rEWrEP
High res -> flic.kr/p/2rEWrEP
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
These bright towers of light showed up for a fleeting moment at 9:30pm tonight. What a sight! #Auroraborealis #cincywx
High res -> flic.kr/p/2rEWrEP
High res -> flic.kr/p/2rEWrEP
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BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas 11/7/25. This is what Trump doesn't want you to see.
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas 11/7/25. This is what Trump doesn't want you to see.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Maybe a long shot but if anyone is going to be even tangentially involved in the negotiations at COP30 in Brazil and is willing to answer a quick question or two (anonymously if you prefer!), please reach out, Signal is davelevitan.26 or my email is easy to find.
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Maybe a long shot but if anyone is going to be even tangentially involved in the negotiations at COP30 in Brazil and is willing to answer a quick question or two (anonymously if you prefer!), please reach out, Signal is davelevitan.26 or my email is easy to find.
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I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
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ABANDONED THE TODDLER IN THE BACKSEAT
Arrest these motherfuckers for child endangerment
Arrest these motherfuckers for child endangerment
Multiple accounts on ICE Watch Facebook pages are reporting that agents pulled a couple out of their vehicle in Aurora, Illinois, arrested them, and then abandoned the couple’s toddler in the backseat.
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
ABANDONED THE TODDLER IN THE BACKSEAT
Arrest these motherfuckers for child endangerment
Arrest these motherfuckers for child endangerment
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NEW episode with the spectacular @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore Pentagon Press Corps dynamics; plus, shutdown impacts, waking up to a totally new world in SOUTHCOM, and, what protest costume calls to you? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Shutdown, Southcom, and Pentagon Press
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/30/2025 · 1h 3m
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW episode with the spectacular @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore Pentagon Press Corps dynamics; plus, shutdown impacts, waking up to a totally new world in SOUTHCOM, and, what protest costume calls to you? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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CALLOUT: I'm working on a piece about pregnant people or those with newborns/infants who rely on SNAP/WIC, and I'd like to add personal stories to it. If you or someone you know is experiencing this right now or has relied on this program in the past with children, can you send me a DM? Thanks!
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
CALLOUT: I'm working on a piece about pregnant people or those with newborns/infants who rely on SNAP/WIC, and I'd like to add personal stories to it. If you or someone you know is experiencing this right now or has relied on this program in the past with children, can you send me a DM? Thanks!
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I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is [email protected] and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is [email protected] and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.
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Why insiders in Des Moines cut funding for AEAs, agencies that provide special education support to Iowa schoolchildren, is beyond me - and frankly, reprehensible.
October 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Why insiders in Des Moines cut funding for AEAs, agencies that provide special education support to Iowa schoolchildren, is beyond me - and frankly, reprehensible.
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NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.
(📸 Getty Images)
(📸 Getty Images)
October 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.
(📸 Getty Images)
(📸 Getty Images)
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Peak fall colors here in the mountains of North Carolina
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Peak fall colors here in the mountains of North Carolina