Lisa Ling
@aretvet.bsky.social
OEF/OIF Vet. War will not be made shorter or safer by adding remote connectivity, AI, or autonomous weapons. A Western net-centric #KillCloud won’t bring us peace. Fellow at Disruption Institute 2024
https://disruption.institute/
https://disruption.institute/
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“Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?”
those who predicted authoritarianism were both dismissed, & deeply misunderstood, by the media
my latest for @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
my latest for @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
The Americans Who Saw All This Coming—but Were Ignored and Maligned
Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?
newrepublic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:57 AM
“Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?”
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#SignalTips
If you are an activist, are doing criminal shit, or doing highly sensitive work via signal, we have some tips for you to keep you safe BEFORE things go wrong.
Read on ——————>
If you are an activist, are doing criminal shit, or doing highly sensitive work via signal, we have some tips for you to keep you safe BEFORE things go wrong.
Read on ——————>
February 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
#SignalTips
If you are an activist, are doing criminal shit, or doing highly sensitive work via signal, we have some tips for you to keep you safe BEFORE things go wrong.
Read on ——————>
If you are an activist, are doing criminal shit, or doing highly sensitive work via signal, we have some tips for you to keep you safe BEFORE things go wrong.
Read on ——————>
It's a global concern. This week, an annual report on the global state of democracy, the Varieties of Democracy project (V-Dem), told reporters, "the United States will not score as a democracy when we release [next year's] data."
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It's a global concern. This week, an annual report on the global state of democracy, the Varieties of Democracy project (V-Dem), told reporters, "the United States will not score as a democracy when we release [next year's] data."
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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The average amount already paid to the 338 who have received money is around $8,579 each
📢 Services Australia told SBS News they've refunded $2.9 million to just 338 of the 44,000 people potentially owed money.
Nearly 44,000 Australians are owed Centrelink refunds. Some died without knowing
www.sbs.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The average amount already paid to the 338 who have received money is around $8,579 each
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If monopoly was invented today the tokens would be like a labubu, a nice pair of crocs, a cybertruck, 150mg of Wellbutrin, a Stanley cup, and a mini goldendoodle, and the players would just go around the board paying rent until everybody loses
September 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If monopoly was invented today the tokens would be like a labubu, a nice pair of crocs, a cybertruck, 150mg of Wellbutrin, a Stanley cup, and a mini goldendoodle, and the players would just go around the board paying rent until everybody loses
Obviously I’m not happy about anyone’s death, by the same token, I am not going to miss this guy either.
That being said, if this escalates and provides the impetus for federal emergency powers, we all lose. For that reason, DeEscalation is key right now.
Just dropping that here.
That being said, if this escalates and provides the impetus for federal emergency powers, we all lose. For that reason, DeEscalation is key right now.
Just dropping that here.
September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Obviously I’m not happy about anyone’s death, by the same token, I am not going to miss this guy either.
That being said, if this escalates and provides the impetus for federal emergency powers, we all lose. For that reason, DeEscalation is key right now.
Just dropping that here.
That being said, if this escalates and provides the impetus for federal emergency powers, we all lose. For that reason, DeEscalation is key right now.
Just dropping that here.
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AI is coming for the AI startups! Another massive hit for SoftBank www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/t...
How This A.I. Company Collapsed Amid Silicon Valley’s Biggest Boom
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
AI is coming for the AI startups! Another massive hit for SoftBank www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/t...
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New filing: "CENTER FOR TAXPAYER RIGHTS v. IRS (DOGE access to IRS records)"
Doc #29: Reply to opposition to motion
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL69646607
Doc #29: Reply to opposition to motion
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL69646607
August 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
New filing: "CENTER FOR TAXPAYER RIGHTS v. IRS (DOGE access to IRS records)"
Doc #29: Reply to opposition to motion
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL69646607
Doc #29: Reply to opposition to motion
Download PDF | View Full Case
#CL69646607
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The Deep State is now a bureaucrat in shorts hurling a sandwich at a fascist
there's a secret network of government bureaucrats that subverts the democratic will through sophisticated and clandestine means, like, for example, smoking law enforcement officers in the chest with a footlong meatball sub on camera
Attorney General Pam Bondi says that the "Subway Slinger" who chucked a sandwich at a federal agent in DC the other night is actually a DOJ employee. She describes him as an "example of the deep state."
August 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Deep State is now a bureaucrat in shorts hurling a sandwich at a fascist
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The proscription of Palestine Action: intelligence, politics, and the frayed edges of Britain’s terrorism law
aoav.org.uk/2025/the-pro...
aoav.org.uk/2025/the-pro...
The proscription of Palestine Action: intelligence, politics, and the frayed edges of Britain's terrorism law - AOAV
The government’s own JTAC assessment shows that Palestine Action’s proscription rests extensively on property damage meeting the UK’s broad terrorism definition
aoav.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Our hearts are with everyone mourning the recent passing of #PattyBerne, the visionary Co-Founder and Executive and Artistic Director of #SinsInvalid — may she rest in power. #PattyLivesThroughUs
Learn more about Patty's legacy & celebrations of life at sinsinvalid.org
Learn more about Patty's legacy & celebrations of life at sinsinvalid.org
July 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our hearts are with everyone mourning the recent passing of #PattyBerne, the visionary Co-Founder and Executive and Artistic Director of #SinsInvalid — may she rest in power. #PattyLivesThroughUs
Learn more about Patty's legacy & celebrations of life at sinsinvalid.org
Learn more about Patty's legacy & celebrations of life at sinsinvalid.org
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On the left:
Washington Post report: Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
On the right:
Background reading, Professor Jason Stanley's vital Sept 2024 book
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Erasin...
Washington Post report: Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
On the right:
Background reading, Professor Jason Stanley's vital Sept 2024 book
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Erasin...
July 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
On the left:
Washington Post report: Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
On the right:
Background reading, Professor Jason Stanley's vital Sept 2024 book
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Erasin...
Washington Post report: Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
On the right:
Background reading, Professor Jason Stanley's vital Sept 2024 book
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Erasin...
Yes‼️
Do not look away, a similar project could come to a neighborhood near you…
Do not look away, a similar project could come to a neighborhood near you…
July 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Yes‼️
Do not look away, a similar project could come to a neighborhood near you…
Do not look away, a similar project could come to a neighborhood near you…
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Media outlets can't pivot to AI to save themselves. It's not a business strategy and it's not going to work. The only path forward is for journalists to lean into their humanity, to do things AI can't, and to make clear they are writing for people, not algorithms:
www.404media.co/the-medias-p...
www.404media.co/the-medias-p...
The Media's Pivot to AI Is Not Real and Not Going to Work
AI is not going to save media companies, and forcing journalists to use AI is not a business model.
www.404media.co
July 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Media outlets can't pivot to AI to save themselves. It's not a business strategy and it's not going to work. The only path forward is for journalists to lean into their humanity, to do things AI can't, and to make clear they are writing for people, not algorithms:
www.404media.co/the-medias-p...
www.404media.co/the-medias-p...
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JUST IN: Judge Breyer sets trial for Aug. 11-13 on whether Trump's deployment of military to Los Angeles violated Posse Comitatus. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
July 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
JUST IN: Judge Breyer sets trial for Aug. 11-13 on whether Trump's deployment of military to Los Angeles violated Posse Comitatus. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Los Angeles school police will set up a safety perimeter around campuses and school events — including graduations — to keep federal immigration agents away from students, employees and families, school officials said.
Read more: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Read more: www.latimes.com/california/s...
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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This happens regardless of political bent. I know because I’ve been there. Using soldiers as political pawns is just wrong. This fascist deployment is wrong period. Don’t be distracted. Quietly get their needs met, because it’s right. Our enemy is fascism, let’s focus there, not on logistics.
Trump deployed the National Guard without food, water, or a plan.
He treats our troops like toy soldiers—no plan, no respect.
This isn’t a game. It’s reckless chaos that endangers our servicemen and women as well as civilians protesting his inhumane treatment of immigrants.
Shameful!
#OnYourSide
He treats our troops like toy soldiers—no plan, no respect.
This isn’t a game. It’s reckless chaos that endangers our servicemen and women as well as civilians protesting his inhumane treatment of immigrants.
Shameful!
#OnYourSide
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This happens regardless of political bent. I know because I’ve been there. Using soldiers as political pawns is just wrong. This fascist deployment is wrong period. Don’t be distracted. Quietly get their needs met, because it’s right. Our enemy is fascism, let’s focus there, not on logistics.
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BREAKING
The President of California’s largest union has been detained during an ICE raid.
The President of California’s largest union has been detained during an ICE raid.
June 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
BREAKING
The President of California’s largest union has been detained during an ICE raid.
The President of California’s largest union has been detained during an ICE raid.
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An American citizen and Los Angeles native, @seiucalifornia @seiuusww President David Huerta was injured and detained when ICE terrorized a working neighborhood. We demand his immediate release!
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
SEIU California | SEIU California President David Huerta Injured, Detained at ICE Raid in Los Angeles
We are proud of President Huerta’s righteous participation as a community observer, in keeping with his long history of advocating for immigrant workers and with the highest values of our movement…
seiuca.org
June 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
An American citizen and Los Angeles native, @seiucalifornia @seiuusww President David Huerta was injured and detained when ICE terrorized a working neighborhood. We demand his immediate release!
Redlining is now tech enabled, this is redlining 2.0.
Redlining is a discriminatory practice where loans and/or insurance, are denied to residents of certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity. It is wrong, racist and completely uncalled for with or without tech‼️
Redlining is a discriminatory practice where loans and/or insurance, are denied to residents of certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity. It is wrong, racist and completely uncalled for with or without tech‼️
"Black applicants would, on average, need credit scores approximately 120 points higher than white applicants to receive the same approval rate, and about 30 points higher to receive the same interest rate."
June 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Redlining is now tech enabled, this is redlining 2.0.
Redlining is a discriminatory practice where loans and/or insurance, are denied to residents of certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity. It is wrong, racist and completely uncalled for with or without tech‼️
Redlining is a discriminatory practice where loans and/or insurance, are denied to residents of certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity. It is wrong, racist and completely uncalled for with or without tech‼️
*nodding my head up and down* Exactly‼️👇🏼
nobody makes as strong a case for the need of us to destroy AI as the AI companies themselves, pushing this shit.
“‘Our vision is that, over time, A.I. would become part of the core infrastructure of higher education,’ Leah Belsky, OpenAI’s vice president of education, said in an interview.” 🫠
June 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
*nodding my head up and down* Exactly‼️👇🏼
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Folks, the way to read the NYT article about OpenAI and higher education is to recognize that the person OpenAI hired to lead their effort came from Coursera. Remember when Coursera and MOOCs were going to cause the reinvention of higher education?
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Folks, the way to read the NYT article about OpenAI and higher education is to recognize that the person OpenAI hired to lead their effort came from Coursera. Remember when Coursera and MOOCs were going to cause the reinvention of higher education?