Joyce Tompsett
@joycetom.bsky.social
Sometimes concerned with analyst relations, usually with Buddhism, frequently with other things, but always fiercely with the state of the world and all beings in it.
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This is what a rigged economy looks like.
February 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Spring has returned to the Central Valley. (Picture of a plum tree blossom pale pink.)
February 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Spring has returned to the Central Valley. (Picture of a plum tree blossom pale pink.)
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A federal judge ruled in favor of Kelly Thursday, finding that Hegseth violated the senator’s constitutional rights by attempting to downgrade his rank and retirement benefits.
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Judge Rules Against Hegseth, Finding That He ‘Trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment Freedoms’
A federal judge ruled in favor of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Thursday,...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
A federal judge ruled in favor of Kelly Thursday, finding that Hegseth violated the senator’s constitutional rights by attempting to downgrade his rank and retirement benefits.
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Anti-choice extremists in Indiana are trying to force the release of records for the very few legal abortions in the state (146 in 2024). The purpose is to intimidate patients and providers and expose them to harassment, arrests, and violence.
Anti-Abortion Groups Try a New Intimidation Tactic: Make Abortion Records Public
Abortion rights opponents want Indiana to use reporting rules to expose abortion providers and recipients to targeting.
truthout.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Anti-choice extremists in Indiana are trying to force the release of records for the very few legal abortions in the state (146 in 2024). The purpose is to intimidate patients and providers and expose them to harassment, arrests, and violence.
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So this is a headline on Huffpost:
"Republicans Condemn 'Incredibly Offensive' Trump Post About The Obamas"
Are you fucking kidding me? 3 fucking Republicans said something. 3.
Stop giving them credit for not even doing the absolute minimum. This is ludicrous.
"Republicans Condemn 'Incredibly Offensive' Trump Post About The Obamas"
Are you fucking kidding me? 3 fucking Republicans said something. 3.
Stop giving them credit for not even doing the absolute minimum. This is ludicrous.
February 7, 2026 at 12:55 AM
So this is a headline on Huffpost:
"Republicans Condemn 'Incredibly Offensive' Trump Post About The Obamas"
Are you fucking kidding me? 3 fucking Republicans said something. 3.
Stop giving them credit for not even doing the absolute minimum. This is ludicrous.
"Republicans Condemn 'Incredibly Offensive' Trump Post About The Obamas"
Are you fucking kidding me? 3 fucking Republicans said something. 3.
Stop giving them credit for not even doing the absolute minimum. This is ludicrous.
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Cowardly corrupt prick Rafael “Ted” Cruz calls it an abuse of power after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs brand new redistricting bill to counter republican election rigging/fraud.
Sorry Rafael, you fascists started it and Democrats are going to fucking finish it.
Sorry Rafael, you fascists started it and Democrats are going to fucking finish it.
February 8, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Cowardly corrupt prick Rafael “Ted” Cruz calls it an abuse of power after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs brand new redistricting bill to counter republican election rigging/fraud.
Sorry Rafael, you fascists started it and Democrats are going to fucking finish it.
Sorry Rafael, you fascists started it and Democrats are going to fucking finish it.
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"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
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New Mexico governor signs Immigrant Safety Act among other bills into law
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four bipartisan bills into law, focusing on improving health care access, investing in statewide infrastructur
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February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
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Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
We have been posting our personal pronouns for a while. I suggest we add a second set. One is either “we/us” or “I/me”. I think this is clearer than red/blue or lib/conserv etc. It lets people know and prepare for how to approach you.
February 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
We have been posting our personal pronouns for a while. I suggest we add a second set. One is either “we/us” or “I/me”. I think this is clearer than red/blue or lib/conserv etc. It lets people know and prepare for how to approach you.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Following ICE’s deadliest year in two decades, we do not need another massive ICE detention facility.
ICE has caused enough harm to our communities.
They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently.
Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
ICE has caused enough harm to our communities.
They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently.
Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Following ICE’s deadliest year in two decades, we do not need another massive ICE detention facility.
ICE has caused enough harm to our communities.
They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently.
Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
ICE has caused enough harm to our communities.
They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently.
Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
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Happening now in Silicon Valley: marchers have surrounded the Palantir building and are holding a prayer vigil for victims of ICE, while video of ICE and Palantir crimes is projected on the building. #abolishice #iceout #palantir #paloalto
February 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Happening now in Silicon Valley: marchers have surrounded the Palantir building and are holding a prayer vigil for victims of ICE, while video of ICE and Palantir crimes is projected on the building. #abolishice #iceout #palantir #paloalto
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Seems 💯 accurate.
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Seems 💯 accurate.
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ICE is murdering them in the camps. They strangled Geraldo Campos to death.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Americans are outraged by what ICE has done to our communities.
Congressional Democrats are united in our plan to rein them in.
Congressional Democrats are united in our plan to rein them in.
February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
ICE is murdering them in the camps. They strangled Geraldo Campos to death.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Hey patriarchy - you know you’re in trouble when even white men begin to question what you’re up to….
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Hey patriarchy - you know you’re in trouble when even white men begin to question what you’re up to….
You know who Hitler modeled his ideas on? The Americans and their treatment of the indigenous peoples and Black folks. So when you say the US is like the Nazis, you’re really pointing out we’re returning to our roots. So don’t say this is a problem that can be fixed by elections.
February 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM
You know who Hitler modeled his ideas on? The Americans and their treatment of the indigenous peoples and Black folks. So when you say the US is like the Nazis, you’re really pointing out we’re returning to our roots. So don’t say this is a problem that can be fixed by elections.
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Open letter to our Senators:
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Open letter to our Senators:
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
Gentlemen, Ladies, we don't really care about ICE not getting even more funding. We don't care about more "training" and more rules they won't follow.
We want ICE de-funded. Dismantled. Gone. Driven out of our cities.
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
Men on here gotta understand. I don’t care if you’re a leftie. If you come in hostile and attacking cuz you don’t get what I said then I’m blocking you. I don’t need to tolerate patriarchal BS and that’s all that is. You want to talk civilly I’m good. Otherwise you’re done.
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Men on here gotta understand. I don’t care if you’re a leftie. If you come in hostile and attacking cuz you don’t get what I said then I’m blocking you. I don’t need to tolerate patriarchal BS and that’s all that is. You want to talk civilly I’m good. Otherwise you’re done.
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Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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The state of american politics is that one major party wants to kill you while the other simply wants you to die
January 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
The state of american politics is that one major party wants to kill you while the other simply wants you to die
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Earlier this week, Palantir employees pressed leadership for answers on the company’s work with ICE.
Now @wired.com can reveal new details on how ICE is using Palantir tech: Since last spring, the agency has relied on an AI-powered Palantir system to sort through tips sent in by the public.
Now @wired.com can reveal new details on how ICE is using Palantir tech: Since last spring, the agency has relied on an AI-powered Palantir system to sort through tips sent in by the public.
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Earlier this week, Palantir employees pressed leadership for answers on the company’s work with ICE.
Now @wired.com can reveal new details on how ICE is using Palantir tech: Since last spring, the agency has relied on an AI-powered Palantir system to sort through tips sent in by the public.
Now @wired.com can reveal new details on how ICE is using Palantir tech: Since last spring, the agency has relied on an AI-powered Palantir system to sort through tips sent in by the public.
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NEW: A ton of additional details about Mobile Fortify, including the company behind the app, which is being used by ICE agents to scan the faces of countless people in the US.
The app sends that data to CBP, which uses AI to match the info with existing records.
The app sends that data to CBP, which uses AI to match the info with existing records.
Here's the Company That Sold DHS ICE's Notorious Face Recognition App
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:39 PM
NEW: A ton of additional details about Mobile Fortify, including the company behind the app, which is being used by ICE agents to scan the faces of countless people in the US.
The app sends that data to CBP, which uses AI to match the info with existing records.
The app sends that data to CBP, which uses AI to match the info with existing records.
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The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep
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January 29, 2026 at 4:04 AM
The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...