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Jon of The North
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Hippie leftist from Michigan.
Democratic Socialist, BLM, M4A, Eat the Rich.
FreeBSD/Linux/Open Source enthusiast.
Cat Dad.
Arrived here with an OG BlueSky Invite Code.
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)

projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
Who's beginning to think the CIA D.C. shooter was a Trump plot to invoke a police state.
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
November 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Boycott Black Friday please.
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …

The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:

Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Johnson condemns “dangerous rhetoric”—then defends Trump’s violent language, blocks democracy, and blames protesters for Charlie Kirk’s murder.

But sure, tell us more about your moral leadership.

🔗 Watch the meltdown:
9 reasons to be unthankful for Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson has built his career out of shamelessly protecting President Donald Trump’s authoritarian takeover, all while frequently claiming to be the least ...
www.dailykos.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Telling people to 'live within their means' is pissing me off. People are living in tents, vehicles, and shelters while working full time jobs.

You can't out-budget an economy that turns basic necessity into a luxury.

Stop saying that shit to people.
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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After the annual harvests from the earth we give thanks for are gone, we can change the name of Thanksgiving to Taxgiving.

@lakotaman.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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"Anguished" active duty military troops are feeling "moral doubt" and "profound legal confusion" as a result of Donald Trump's actions, according to a conservative veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
'Anguished' troops say Trump just put them in an 'impossible situation': ex-Republican vet
"Anguished" active duty military troops are feeling "moral doubt" and "profound legal confusion" as a result of Donald Trump's actions, according to a conservative veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.New York Times columnist David French, a former writer for the conservative National Review and Iraq ...
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM