your weirdo friend
@yourweirdofriend.bsky.social
community college prof, podcaster, writer + mass-cooperation strategist. spirited by the ghost of samuel langhorne clemens. unwaveringly invested in the common muppet. lover of democracy. weirdo aficionado. look me up on substack, youtube + (soon) ghost.
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loving writers in a time of fascism
some notes from a writing professor in the premature twilight of their career
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from "loving writers in a time of fascism:
what i have learned in the space of compulsory writing classes is how the writer’s heart breaks.
what i have cultivated through decades of teaching is a sense of how to mend the wounds that prevent so many of us from coming to story.
what i have learned in the space of compulsory writing classes is how the writer’s heart breaks.
what i have cultivated through decades of teaching is a sense of how to mend the wounds that prevent so many of us from coming to story.
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"Any workplace surveillance should have strict limitations on its use," EFF’s @legind.bsky.social told @BusinessInsider.com. That might include not using the technology outside the workplace or beyond work hours. www.businessinsider.com/employee-su...
Your boss has more ways than ever to monitor what you're doing at work
Thanks to tech advances, bosses are gaining new ways to track what workers are up to — and sometimes that even extends beyond the office.
www.businessinsider.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"Any workplace surveillance should have strict limitations on its use," EFF’s @legind.bsky.social told @BusinessInsider.com. That might include not using the technology outside the workplace or beyond work hours. www.businessinsider.com/employee-su...
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The democratic party should make a statement right now stating that signing on to the ICC will be act number 1 and that prosecutions and hand overs will be backwards facing.
December 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The democratic party should make a statement right now stating that signing on to the ICC will be act number 1 and that prosecutions and hand overs will be backwards facing.
this is a call to action for more educators to speak up about what they're seeing in their classrooms, campuses, and communities. our young people are being traumatized. it's time to throw down the gauntlet. we cannot let this continue.
for my students
this regime is destroying young people's lives
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
this is a call to action for more educators to speak up about what they're seeing in their classrooms, campuses, and communities. our young people are being traumatized. it's time to throw down the gauntlet. we cannot let this continue.
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I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump’s racist “shithole countries” comment in a 2018 Oval Office meeting about immigration.
Tom Cotton and David Perdue claimed Trump didn’t say it and accused me of lying.
The truth comes out.
Tom Cotton and David Perdue claimed Trump didn’t say it and accused me of lying.
The truth comes out.
TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump’s racist “shithole countries” comment in a 2018 Oval Office meeting about immigration.
Tom Cotton and David Perdue claimed Trump didn’t say it and accused me of lying.
The truth comes out.
Tom Cotton and David Perdue claimed Trump didn’t say it and accused me of lying.
The truth comes out.
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And he'll only allow it to be sold to someone who will turn it into Trump TV. (As in, even more than it already is.)
“.. Behind the scenes in recent days, Trump has repeatedly told allies that CNN should either be sold or get new leadership, according to people familiar with the discussions, even if Netflix’s proposal is approved.”
@wsj.com $WBD
www.wsj.com/business/med...
@wsj.com $WBD
www.wsj.com/business/med...
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
And he'll only allow it to be sold to someone who will turn it into Trump TV. (As in, even more than it already is.)
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WOW. So this is obviously a huge violation of this man's rights, and it illustrates a few things we're seeing broadly:
- DHS officers are ignoring peoples' IDs and instead requiring screening through their own systems
- Confirms @404media.co's reports of use of DHS's facial recognition app.
- DHS officers are ignoring peoples' IDs and instead requiring screening through their own systems
- Confirms @404media.co's reports of use of DHS's facial recognition app.
December 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
WOW. So this is obviously a huge violation of this man's rights, and it illustrates a few things we're seeing broadly:
- DHS officers are ignoring peoples' IDs and instead requiring screening through their own systems
- Confirms @404media.co's reports of use of DHS's facial recognition app.
- DHS officers are ignoring peoples' IDs and instead requiring screening through their own systems
- Confirms @404media.co's reports of use of DHS's facial recognition app.
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“U.S. District Judge Edward Chen did, however, make a concession to the federal government, staying his own order for two weeks while the Ninth Circuit weighs in on the matter. The appeals court could decide to stay the matter even longer if it chooses to.” #TPS
Judge reaffirms removing protections from Venezuelans was illegal www.courthousenews.com/judge-reaffi...
Judge reaffirms removing protections from Venezuelans was illegal
The order, however, was stayed for two weeks, pending word from the Ninth Circuit, which could stay the ruling even longer.
www.courthousenews.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“U.S. District Judge Edward Chen did, however, make a concession to the federal government, staying his own order for two weeks while the Ninth Circuit weighs in on the matter. The appeals court could decide to stay the matter even longer if it chooses to.” #TPS
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See also: this is why they hate the ACA.
If you aren't beholden to your company for your healthcare, you might get it in your head that you can walk away and still be happy.
If you aren't beholden to your company for your healthcare, you might get it in your head that you can walk away and still be happy.
This is exactly what the bosses who put Trump into office were trying to achieve. Crushing the tight labor market from the early Biden years that gave workers - for the first time in my adult lifetime - leverage over their bosses.
NEW
US labor market flows remained sluggish in October data released this morning, as hiring slowed to nearly the lowest level since early COVID
The hiring rate fell to 3.2%, layoffs rose to 1.2%, quits fell to 1.8%, and job openings rose to 4.6%
US labor market flows remained sluggish in October data released this morning, as hiring slowed to nearly the lowest level since early COVID
The hiring rate fell to 3.2%, layoffs rose to 1.2%, quits fell to 1.8%, and job openings rose to 4.6%
December 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
See also: this is why they hate the ACA.
If you aren't beholden to your company for your healthcare, you might get it in your head that you can walk away and still be happy.
If you aren't beholden to your company for your healthcare, you might get it in your head that you can walk away and still be happy.
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This week, the Senate will vote on Democrats' clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This week, the Senate will vote on Democrats' clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
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Since we can’t ever expect Mike Johnson to do the right thing, we’re forcing a vote on extending ACA tax credits. And we only need four more members to sign the petition to make it happen.
Help us move the needle! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Help us move the needle! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Since we can’t ever expect Mike Johnson to do the right thing, we’re forcing a vote on extending ACA tax credits. And we only need four more members to sign the petition to make it happen.
Help us move the needle! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Help us move the needle! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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JUST IN: It appears Democrats will win the mayor's office in Miami.
This would be a flip from GOP.
It's not final yet, but Democrat Eileen Higgins is up 61% to 39% as the first 23K ballots are counted. That's *the majority of votes cast*, & Election Day is no less Democratic today.
More soon!
This would be a flip from GOP.
It's not final yet, but Democrat Eileen Higgins is up 61% to 39% as the first 23K ballots are counted. That's *the majority of votes cast*, & Election Day is no less Democratic today.
More soon!
December 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
JUST IN: It appears Democrats will win the mayor's office in Miami.
This would be a flip from GOP.
It's not final yet, but Democrat Eileen Higgins is up 61% to 39% as the first 23K ballots are counted. That's *the majority of votes cast*, & Election Day is no less Democratic today.
More soon!
This would be a flip from GOP.
It's not final yet, but Democrat Eileen Higgins is up 61% to 39% as the first 23K ballots are counted. That's *the majority of votes cast*, & Election Day is no less Democratic today.
More soon!
This is why Clinton lost her bid for the presidency: When Donald Trump shows contempt toward justice-seekers, those who delight in cruelty draw in closer. When Clinton shows contempt for justice seekers, those in her party reject her. Contemptuousness is off-putting for the majority of human beings.
Clinton is continuing to mock young people, including young Jewish people, by claiming they're making things up when they condemn Israel's genocide in Palestine.
With receipts, I document the history of injustice that got us here, and how we stop these atrocities
www.qasimrashid.com/p/hillary-cl...
With receipts, I document the history of injustice that got us here, and how we stop these atrocities
www.qasimrashid.com/p/hillary-cl...
Hillary Clinton’s Genocide Denial and the Crisis of Moral Credibility in American Politics
Her latest decision to accept an invitation from Trump mega donor Miriam Adelson to whitewash genocide is a reminder of why we're in this mess
www.qasimrashid.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is why Clinton lost her bid for the presidency: When Donald Trump shows contempt toward justice-seekers, those who delight in cruelty draw in closer. When Clinton shows contempt for justice seekers, those in her party reject her. Contemptuousness is off-putting for the majority of human beings.
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These stories are less than 6 weeks apart. Billionaires don’t care about working people. They care about power. Stop defending billionaires. Start taxing them out of existence.
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
These stories are less than 6 weeks apart. Billionaires don’t care about working people. They care about power. Stop defending billionaires. Start taxing them out of existence.
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For years, ICE has used the latest surveillance technology to target immigrants, now it’s using this technology to target anti-ICE protesters. This is a serious threat to Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For years, ICE has used the latest surveillance technology to target immigrants, now it’s using this technology to target anti-ICE protesters. This is a serious threat to Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
Have you called your reps about the data centers? If no, why the fuck not?
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Have you called your reps about the data centers? If no, why the fuck not?
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"The rapid, largely unregulated rise of datacenters to fuel the AI and crypto frenzy is disrupting communities across the country and threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate and water security."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
"The rapid, largely unregulated rise of datacenters to fuel the AI and crypto frenzy is disrupting communities across the country and threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate and water security."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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What a coincidence, the map of higher-income areas of Toronto lines up with the map of shorter commutes.
And the lower-income areas (Scarborough and northern Etobicoke) have longer commutes!
Someone should do something about this.
And the lower-income areas (Scarborough and northern Etobicoke) have longer commutes!
Someone should do something about this.
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What a coincidence, the map of higher-income areas of Toronto lines up with the map of shorter commutes.
And the lower-income areas (Scarborough and northern Etobicoke) have longer commutes!
Someone should do something about this.
And the lower-income areas (Scarborough and northern Etobicoke) have longer commutes!
Someone should do something about this.
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Clean Air Moms: “EPA head Lee Zeldin Must Go”
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Clean Air Moms: “EPA head Lee Zeldin Must Go”
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Jasmine Crockett files to run for U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn
The two-term congresswoman’s main primary opponent will by State Rep. James Talarico.
The two-term congresswoman’s main primary opponent will by State Rep. James Talarico.
Jasmine Crockett files to run for U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett set to transform Democratic Senate primary.
www.dallasnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Jasmine Crockett files to run for U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn
The two-term congresswoman’s main primary opponent will by State Rep. James Talarico.
The two-term congresswoman’s main primary opponent will by State Rep. James Talarico.
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In recent weeks, Trump has become increasingly agitated whenever reporters press him on statements he made that he now insists he can’t remember
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In recent weeks, Trump has become increasingly agitated whenever reporters press him on statements he made that he now insists he can’t remember
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The world feels a little more unstable every day.
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The world feels a little more unstable every day.
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lol i didn’t realize the paramount hostile takeover bid is backed by jared kushner’s fund
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
lol i didn’t realize the paramount hostile takeover bid is backed by jared kushner’s fund
this fascist regime is violating students' first amendment rights
University of Alabama Shuts Down Two Student Magazines
University administrators claim a July memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi requires them to suspend the publications.
thedissenter.org
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
this fascist regime is violating students' first amendment rights
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There’s never been a just war.
All wars are fought over lies.
Jesse Welles
All wars are fought over lies.
Jesse Welles
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There’s never been a just war.
All wars are fought over lies.
Jesse Welles
All wars are fought over lies.
Jesse Welles