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All the jobs being taken from Americans are being outsourced ("offshored"). Not taken by illegal immigrants
Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
All the jobs being taken from Americans are being outsourced ("offshored"). Not taken by illegal immigrants
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Hmm hmmmmm hmm what's all this then
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hmm hmmmmm hmm what's all this then
What this means to me is that they've decided they can't cover up DT's dementia anymore
"It's heartbreaking to see the president of the United States in the middle of a juvenile sex ring, but it's not surprising," Sen. Chris Murphy told HuffPost.
Senator Says New Epstein Emails Could Be 'Biggest Scandal Of Modern Times'
www.huffpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What this means to me is that they've decided they can't cover up DT's dementia anymore
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Took about 20 years. And I never thought a book about enslavers using deputization to give themselves policing power would be relevant to our times. But we are where we are.
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Took about 20 years. And I never thought a book about enslavers using deputization to give themselves policing power would be relevant to our times. But we are where we are.
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
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I shall henceforth always refer to GenAI as "the gibbering mouth froth of rabid autocomplete."
(also this book and interview are both generally excellent)
(also this book and interview are both generally excellent)
I have a new interview about RAKESFALL up at Reactor! In which I am quite verbose reactormag.com/author-inter...
A Conversation With Vajra Chandrasekera, Author of Rakesfall - Reactor
"I think writers, like all artists, have a responsibility to act as human cultural workers in an actual society"
reactormag.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I shall henceforth always refer to GenAI as "the gibbering mouth froth of rabid autocomplete."
(also this book and interview are both generally excellent)
(also this book and interview are both generally excellent)
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We congratulate our Union brothers & sisters & look forward to the Post-Gazette complying with the order so the strike can end and folks can get back to work.
Help the strikers finish this fight www.unionprogress.com/donate/
Help the strikers finish this fight www.unionprogress.com/donate/
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We congratulate our Union brothers & sisters & look forward to the Post-Gazette complying with the order so the strike can end and folks can get back to work.
Help the strikers finish this fight www.unionprogress.com/donate/
Help the strikers finish this fight www.unionprogress.com/donate/
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All, please be aware (!!)
"The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request that it consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago."
(Should be a gift article, holler at me if it's not)
"The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request that it consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago."
(Should be a gift article, holler at me if it's not)
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
All, please be aware (!!)
"The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request that it consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago."
(Should be a gift article, holler at me if it's not)
"The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request that it consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago."
(Should be a gift article, holler at me if it's not)
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📅 Look at that, we already have dates for next year’s con dates. Mark your calendars, Flights of Foundry returns September 18 - 20, 2026.
See you there!
See you there!
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📅 Look at that, we already have dates for next year’s con dates. Mark your calendars, Flights of Foundry returns September 18 - 20, 2026.
See you there!
See you there!
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We're now down to just over $250 left to get to $6000 and stay on track for November - big thanks to those generous donors! Please contribute if you can: even a small donation helps us to keep producing and publishing fantastic, wide-ranging independent news stories!
globalvoices.org/donate/
globalvoices.org/donate/
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We're now down to just over $250 left to get to $6000 and stay on track for November - big thanks to those generous donors! Please contribute if you can: even a small donation helps us to keep producing and publishing fantastic, wide-ranging independent news stories!
globalvoices.org/donate/
globalvoices.org/donate/
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This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.
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SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
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I switched to Tidal in minutes, all my precious genius playlists transfered. Just do it! Your Wrappeds are embarrassing and useless anyway!
Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I switched to Tidal in minutes, all my precious genius playlists transfered. Just do it! Your Wrappeds are embarrassing and useless anyway!
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Hi all!
I am on the programming team for StokerCon 2026, and I’m happy to share a little guide we’ve put together on proposing panels. Whether you’re new to panels or have a lot of experience with them, we’re hopeful the tips here will be helpful.
www.stokercon2025.com/programming
I am on the programming team for StokerCon 2026, and I’m happy to share a little guide we’ve put together on proposing panels. Whether you’re new to panels or have a lot of experience with them, we’re hopeful the tips here will be helpful.
www.stokercon2025.com/programming
PROGRAMMING | StokerCon 2026
www.stokercon2025.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hi all!
I am on the programming team for StokerCon 2026, and I’m happy to share a little guide we’ve put together on proposing panels. Whether you’re new to panels or have a lot of experience with them, we’re hopeful the tips here will be helpful.
www.stokercon2025.com/programming
I am on the programming team for StokerCon 2026, and I’m happy to share a little guide we’ve put together on proposing panels. Whether you’re new to panels or have a lot of experience with them, we’re hopeful the tips here will be helpful.
www.stokercon2025.com/programming
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If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
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This Pittsburgh Lit Fest looks awesome! My books will be at the pop-up bookstore, and I'll be checking out the pitch sessions and other authors — I already see @aanpress.bsky.social and @bfbzine.bsky.social!
Nov 16, 2-8pm Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh) PA
#booksky
www.scribblehousepgh.com/litfest/
Nov 16, 2-8pm Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh) PA
#booksky
www.scribblehousepgh.com/litfest/
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This Pittsburgh Lit Fest looks awesome! My books will be at the pop-up bookstore, and I'll be checking out the pitch sessions and other authors — I already see @aanpress.bsky.social and @bfbzine.bsky.social!
Nov 16, 2-8pm Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh) PA
#booksky
www.scribblehousepgh.com/litfest/
Nov 16, 2-8pm Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh) PA
#booksky
www.scribblehousepgh.com/litfest/
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I just learned there now are tools for detecting deepfakes.
But there is something terribly perverse about using AI tools to identify AI. Like, let's waste energy identifying how someone else wasted energy to try to manipulate you. 😭
But there is something terribly perverse about using AI tools to identify AI. Like, let's waste energy identifying how someone else wasted energy to try to manipulate you. 😭
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I just learned there now are tools for detecting deepfakes.
But there is something terribly perverse about using AI tools to identify AI. Like, let's waste energy identifying how someone else wasted energy to try to manipulate you. 😭
But there is something terribly perverse about using AI tools to identify AI. Like, let's waste energy identifying how someone else wasted energy to try to manipulate you. 😭
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AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
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A democratic sweep was the perfect way to honor Dick Cheney's death. Well done, everyone. See you tomorrow.
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
A democratic sweep was the perfect way to honor Dick Cheney's death. Well done, everyone. See you tomorrow.
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The World Bank’s latest data shows a quiet global triumph: 93% of people aged 15 to 24 can now read and write. In many regions youth literacy has reached or neared universal levels, marking one of the most successful, least reported stories in development. buff.ly/vnsUhLo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
World Bank Open Data
Free and open access to global development data
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The World Bank’s latest data shows a quiet global triumph: 93% of people aged 15 to 24 can now read and write. In many regions youth literacy has reached or neared universal levels, marking one of the most successful, least reported stories in development. buff.ly/vnsUhLo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Republicans lost every single election in my area. I do live in a very progressive area, so not unusual for dems to win most elections. The best news is they did very well across the state elections, too.
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Republicans lost every single election in my area. I do live in a very progressive area, so not unusual for dems to win most elections. The best news is they did very well across the state elections, too.
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hug your war criminals a little tighter today
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
hug your war criminals a little tighter today
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Cheney hated Trump is the new Adolf loved dogs
November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Cheney hated Trump is the new Adolf loved dogs
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It's finally here! The paperback of Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi is looking stunning and we can’t help but stare! A mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds, perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Marlon James, and Karen Lord
buff.ly/5PpcYIO
buff.ly/5PpcYIO
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's finally here! The paperback of Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi is looking stunning and we can’t help but stare! A mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds, perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Marlon James, and Karen Lord
buff.ly/5PpcYIO
buff.ly/5PpcYIO
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Check out my latest podcast appearance, with my Hope in Horror column for @itgodp.bsky.social! This is probably my best one yet, because it's about zombies.
Oh my, I love a good zombie, don't you?
pauljessup.com/blog/hope-in...
Oh my, I love a good zombie, don't you?
pauljessup.com/blog/hope-in...
Hope in Horror
Hey everyone! It’s your friendly neighborhood spooky writer here to tell you that I’ve got another Hope in Horror podcast up at If this Goes On (Don’t Panic!). This is a great one…
pauljessup.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Check out my latest podcast appearance, with my Hope in Horror column for @itgodp.bsky.social! This is probably my best one yet, because it's about zombies.
Oh my, I love a good zombie, don't you?
pauljessup.com/blog/hope-in...
Oh my, I love a good zombie, don't you?
pauljessup.com/blog/hope-in...
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Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/
Atlas of Surveillance
Documenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research
www.atlasofsurveillance.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/