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I am an old man, @mozilla.org, and I was happy to sit in my rocking chair and use Firefox until sunset. But if you insist on choking this browser with GenAI bloat, I will face God and walk backwards into Linux.
@mozilla.org I have been using Firefox for YEARS. Not sure what the new CEO is hoping to achieve by "AI everything now" but if the hope is to drive people like me off your browser, you will surely succeed.
December 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I am an old man, @mozilla.org, and I was happy to sit in my rocking chair and use Firefox until sunset. But if you insist on choking this browser with GenAI bloat, I will face God and walk backwards into Linux.
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The ACM Digital Library, where a LOT of computing-related research is published (I'd say at least 75% of my own publications), is now not only providing (without consent of the authors and without opt-in by readers) AI-generated summaries of papers, but they appear as the *default* over abstracts.
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The ACM Digital Library, where a LOT of computing-related research is published (I'd say at least 75% of my own publications), is now not only providing (without consent of the authors and without opt-in by readers) AI-generated summaries of papers, but they appear as the *default* over abstracts.
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In one of my classes I teach how to write abstracts. Students *always* say that the experience of writing an abstract forces them to know their work differently, to see it anew & understand its contribution.
Like so much AI, the product isn’t the point. Struggling & learning to make a thing is key.
Like so much AI, the product isn’t the point. Struggling & learning to make a thing is key.
The ACM Digital Library, where a LOT of computing-related research is published (I'd say at least 75% of my own publications), is now not only providing (without consent of the authors and without opt-in by readers) AI-generated summaries of papers, but they appear as the *default* over abstracts.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
In one of my classes I teach how to write abstracts. Students *always* say that the experience of writing an abstract forces them to know their work differently, to see it anew & understand its contribution.
Like so much AI, the product isn’t the point. Struggling & learning to make a thing is key.
Like so much AI, the product isn’t the point. Struggling & learning to make a thing is key.
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When Trump dies-- could be at any point, who knows -- we get Vance.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier Christofascism.
We must be preparing for this now & organizing accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. GOTV.
Every angle.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier Christofascism.
We must be preparing for this now & organizing accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. GOTV.
Every angle.
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
When Trump dies-- could be at any point, who knows -- we get Vance.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier Christofascism.
We must be preparing for this now & organizing accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. GOTV.
Every angle.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier Christofascism.
We must be preparing for this now & organizing accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. GOTV.
Every angle.
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The full text tells us that the following exceptions to the immigrant visa restrictions on the travel bans have now been eliminated:
- Immediate relatives (children under 21, spouses, parents) of US citizens
- International adoptions
- Afghan Special Immigrant Visas
- Immediate relatives (children under 21, spouses, parents) of US citizens
- International adoptions
- Afghan Special Immigrant Visas
December 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The full text tells us that the following exceptions to the immigrant visa restrictions on the travel bans have now been eliminated:
- Immediate relatives (children under 21, spouses, parents) of US citizens
- International adoptions
- Afghan Special Immigrant Visas
- Immediate relatives (children under 21, spouses, parents) of US citizens
- International adoptions
- Afghan Special Immigrant Visas
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It appears we now have the full text of the expanded proclamation.
As before, the big remaining question will be whether USCIS expands the "pause" on adjudications to nationals of the 20 new countries (plus the Palestinian Authority). My guess is yes.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
As before, the big remaining question will be whether USCIS expands the "pause" on adjudications to nationals of the 20 new countries (plus the Palestinian Authority). My guess is yes.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States
During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States to prevent national security and public Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where ...
www.whitehouse.gov
December 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It appears we now have the full text of the expanded proclamation.
As before, the big remaining question will be whether USCIS expands the "pause" on adjudications to nationals of the 20 new countries (plus the Palestinian Authority). My guess is yes.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
As before, the big remaining question will be whether USCIS expands the "pause" on adjudications to nationals of the 20 new countries (plus the Palestinian Authority). My guess is yes.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Out of the 39, Nigeria is also the country most heavily impacted by the ban on non-immigrant visas. Excluding the COVID years, from FY 2015 to 2024 an average of 128,000 Nigerians were granted nonimmigrant visas each year. These were primarily tourist and student visas, which are now barred.
December 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Out of the 39, Nigeria is also the country most heavily impacted by the ban on non-immigrant visas. Excluding the COVID years, from FY 2015 to 2024 an average of 128,000 Nigerians were granted nonimmigrant visas each year. These were primarily tourist and student visas, which are now barred.
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For sense of scale of how the immigrant visa ban may impact people, here is a count of green cards issued in Fiscal Year 2023 (the most recent data we have) by country of origin.
Of the newly-added countries, Nigeria has the largest immigrant population (over 15,000 green cards issued in FY 2023).
Of the newly-added countries, Nigeria has the largest immigrant population (over 15,000 green cards issued in FY 2023).
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For sense of scale of how the immigrant visa ban may impact people, here is a count of green cards issued in Fiscal Year 2023 (the most recent data we have) by country of origin.
Of the newly-added countries, Nigeria has the largest immigrant population (over 15,000 green cards issued in FY 2023).
Of the newly-added countries, Nigeria has the largest immigrant population (over 15,000 green cards issued in FY 2023).
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No, not necessarily. For example, an immigrant comes to the United States on a green card on their own, then becomes a U.S. citizen, and files to bring their child over. The child would enter with a green card.
Children only derive naturalization if they're already here with green cards.
Children only derive naturalization if they're already here with green cards.
Children of US citizens, otherwise known as US citizens.
NEW: President Trump is expanding the previous 19-country travel ban to a whopping 39 countries (plus the Palestinian Authority), and appears to expand a block on legal immigration to now include spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, who were previously exempted.
December 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
No, not necessarily. For example, an immigrant comes to the United States on a green card on their own, then becomes a U.S. citizen, and files to bring their child over. The child would enter with a green card.
Children only derive naturalization if they're already here with green cards.
Children only derive naturalization if they're already here with green cards.
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Yes. As with the first travel ban, this one also appears to exempt any athletes, coaches, and their families traveling for the World Cup.
However, fans are not exempted, so if they don't have tourist visas already (current visa-holders may still enter on a valid visa) they are just out of luck.
However, fans are not exempted, so if they don't have tourist visas already (current visa-holders may still enter on a valid visa) they are just out of luck.
Aren't like 5 of these countries in the World Cup?
December 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Yes. As with the first travel ban, this one also appears to exempt any athletes, coaches, and their families traveling for the World Cup.
However, fans are not exempted, so if they don't have tourist visas already (current visa-holders may still enter on a valid visa) they are just out of luck.
However, fans are not exempted, so if they don't have tourist visas already (current visa-holders may still enter on a valid visa) they are just out of luck.
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There are still open questions, such as whether the admin will now expand a USCIS pause on adjudication of immigration benefits to nationals of the 20 new countries.
In the meantime, check out our (soon-to-be-updated) explainer on the travel ban. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/trump...
In the meantime, check out our (soon-to-be-updated) explainer on the travel ban. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/trump...
Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban: Who Is Affected and What It Could Cost the U.S. Economy - American Immigration Council
The Trump administration announced a new travel ban targeting 19 countries. This marks a significant expansion of the travel bans President Trump issued during his first term.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There are still open questions, such as whether the admin will now expand a USCIS pause on adjudication of immigration benefits to nationals of the 20 new countries.
In the meantime, check out our (soon-to-be-updated) explainer on the travel ban. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/trump...
In the meantime, check out our (soon-to-be-updated) explainer on the travel ban. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/trump...
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Here is a map of the affected countries (excluding Tonga), to give you a sense of how much this new ban restricts immigration from Africa in particular.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Here is a map of the affected countries (excluding Tonga), to give you a sense of how much this new ban restricts immigration from Africa in particular.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
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Under the expanded ban:
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant visas and a bar on tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas.
- Turkmenistan is subject to a near-total bar on immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant visas and a bar on tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas.
- Turkmenistan is subject to a near-total bar on immigrant visas.
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Under the expanded ban:
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant visas and a bar on tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas.
- Turkmenistan is subject to a near-total bar on immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
- 19 countries are subject to near-total bars on immigrant visas and a bar on tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas.
- Turkmenistan is subject to a near-total bar on immigrant visas.
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NEW: President Trump is expanding the previous 19-country travel ban to a whopping 39 countries (plus the Palestinian Authority), and appears to expand a block on legal immigration to now include spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, who were previously exempted.
December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW: President Trump is expanding the previous 19-country travel ban to a whopping 39 countries (plus the Palestinian Authority), and appears to expand a block on legal immigration to now include spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, who were previously exempted.
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there is really no difference between the current administration and having the country run by david duke
On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
December 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
there is really no difference between the current administration and having the country run by david duke
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Per @usatoday.com: It would appear that an* "An Appeal to Heaven" flag is hanging outside the office of a Department of Education official: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Flag linked to Christian nationalism, Jan. 6 hung at Education Dept.
The flag, which depicts a pine tree and the words "An Appeal to Heaven," was seen hanging outside the office of a top Education Department official.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per @usatoday.com: It would appear that an* "An Appeal to Heaven" flag is hanging outside the office of a Department of Education official: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Remembering an incredibly awkward conversation with a white man in an elevator who told me I only got the job at the Uni of Oklahoma (explicitly advertised as someone working on the histories of race, and difference in the histories of science, and medicine, aka me) because I was brown
I’m sorry, this white guy who got a campus visit to Brown and was taken seriously by the committee thinks the only reason he didn’t get the job was because they only cared about race?
I think I can come up with another reason…
I think I can come up with another reason…
![Ethan made it to the final interview round at Brown. After a long back-and-forth with the search committee—a sign, he believes, of internal dissension—he lost out. “They wanted everything through the prism of race,” Ethan recalled. “Unless you place [race] squarely at the center of your research, you’re vulnerable, especially if your identity doesn’t fit the desired profile.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tgw3d4hvw3x5ijrxax7lg26u/bafkreifkhjwks4newrjgctdlmljukbrtlhsqatgdlfhjjhup7ciuqccfjm@jpeg)
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Remembering an incredibly awkward conversation with a white man in an elevator who told me I only got the job at the Uni of Oklahoma (explicitly advertised as someone working on the histories of race, and difference in the histories of science, and medicine, aka me) because I was brown
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I feel like there’s not just antisemitism and classism in a lot of this criticism but also probably fatphobia and ableism like…don’t act like y’all don’t enjoy French fries or a burger or a tater tot. Find some other shit to criticize there’s PLENTY!!
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I feel like there’s not just antisemitism and classism in a lot of this criticism but also probably fatphobia and ableism like…don’t act like y’all don’t enjoy French fries or a burger or a tater tot. Find some other shit to criticize there’s PLENTY!!
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I have to be honest in general I really don’t love the overall judgment about fried foods and fast foods for a whole variety of different reasons many of which include food deserts and income inequality.
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I have to be honest in general I really don’t love the overall judgment about fried foods and fast foods for a whole variety of different reasons many of which include food deserts and income inequality.
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Brown University released a statement about a Palestinian student that's being smeared online as the shooting suspect.
Not going to share his post because it includes the student's personal info but one of those spreading this harmful rumor was the spokesperson for Turning Point USA, Andrew Kolvet.
Not going to share his post because it includes the student's personal info but one of those spreading this harmful rumor was the spokesperson for Turning Point USA, Andrew Kolvet.
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Brown University released a statement about a Palestinian student that's being smeared online as the shooting suspect.
Not going to share his post because it includes the student's personal info but one of those spreading this harmful rumor was the spokesperson for Turning Point USA, Andrew Kolvet.
Not going to share his post because it includes the student's personal info but one of those spreading this harmful rumor was the spokesperson for Turning Point USA, Andrew Kolvet.
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This handbasket will keep speed until that's acknowledged as a widespread (and not at all uniquely USian) spectrum of sentiment.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This handbasket will keep speed until that's acknowledged as a widespread (and not at all uniquely USian) spectrum of sentiment.
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That "What about MY career?" article y'all keep screenshotting is consistent with everything else in the world right now: "I shouldn't have to compete with non-white people for any resource whatsoever because they're categorically not as human as me."
December 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
That "What about MY career?" article y'all keep screenshotting is consistent with everything else in the world right now: "I shouldn't have to compete with non-white people for any resource whatsoever because they're categorically not as human as me."
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One judge, during my cancer scare two years ago, told me, "you may have to forego treatment. But you're an officer of the court first and foremost, and you made a commitment when you decided to be a pro bono lawyer. If you have to sacrifice your life for this case, this is why our system works."
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One judge, during my cancer scare two years ago, told me, "you may have to forego treatment. But you're an officer of the court first and foremost, and you made a commitment when you decided to be a pro bono lawyer. If you have to sacrifice your life for this case, this is why our system works."
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I've seen judges deny Black lawyers health based continuances by saying they have higher pain tolerances. I've seen judges deny cis women continuance requests for pregnancy, saying that it's a choice to become pregnant or it's not a disability.
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've seen judges deny Black lawyers health based continuances by saying they have higher pain tolerances. I've seen judges deny cis women continuance requests for pregnancy, saying that it's a choice to become pregnant or it's not a disability.