Lindsey Hurd
@lindseyhurd.bsky.social
Writer, mother, anti-fascist, e-bike curious. West Seattle for life or until the earthquake comes for us all. She/her. Ukrainian drone fan. Personal crusader against hyphenated adverbs.
I just heard a podcast ad that urged me to "take advantage of the last weeks of summer." Why are podcast ads so irrevocably broken?
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I just heard a podcast ad that urged me to "take advantage of the last weeks of summer." Why are podcast ads so irrevocably broken?
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
Wow this is bad.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Wow this is bad.
"where attention is the only currency that still spends."
That's been her project since day one.
That's been her project since day one.
"She’s not trying to rebuild her reputation as a journalist—she’s building a different kind of brand entirely, one where being interesting matters more than being ethical, where attention is the only currency that still spends."
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The Olivia Nuzzi Comeback Is Everything Wrong With Modern Media
Olivia Nuzzi’s comeback isn’t a personal scandal story—it’s proof that today’s media rewards access, personality, and controversy more than ethics.
www.mediaite.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"where attention is the only currency that still spends."
That's been her project since day one.
That's been her project since day one.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
*Gasp* I can't believe Russia has been flooding the internet with far-right propaganda bots pretending to be Americans.
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
*Gasp* I can't believe Russia has been flooding the internet with far-right propaganda bots pretending to be Americans.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
I think having a swastika tattoo should disqualify you from a government job actually
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I think having a swastika tattoo should disqualify you from a government job actually
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
F—k the east coast. This is my MVP
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
F—k the east coast. This is my MVP
That’s pretty cool.
Wow! Seattle Mountain Rescue has an emergency e-bike team to quickly find and assist people in need of help far from roads. They posted this great story:
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
That’s pretty cool.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
West Seattle light rail supporters are going to want to make sure they make it to this event on Monday night hosted by @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, given the fact that light rail opponents are likely to turn out in spades.
westseattleblog.com/2025/11/west...
westseattleblog.com/2025/11/west...
WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: What's next? November 17 'visioning forum' just announced
The West Seattle light rail plan might change when Sound Transit revisits its long-range plan next year. But how? Your next chance to hear what might happen has just been announced - an event at Young...
westseattleblog.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
West Seattle light rail supporters are going to want to make sure they make it to this event on Monday night hosted by @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, given the fact that light rail opponents are likely to turn out in spades.
westseattleblog.com/2025/11/west...
westseattleblog.com/2025/11/west...
I thought I was dying, turns out I was just hungry.
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I thought I was dying, turns out I was just hungry.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
I subscribed because of his writing!
Uhhhhh, what the actual...???
The thing is, Jake has been a scoop machine since joining Wired a few months ago. Conde Nast just made Wired worse off with this action.
It was just a few days ago that he broke the Nancy Mace police meltdown story.
The thing is, Jake has been a scoop machine since joining Wired a few months ago. Conde Nast just made Wired worse off with this action.
It was just a few days ago that he broke the Nancy Mace police meltdown story.
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I subscribed because of his writing!
Update: My ballot has been counted. My husband dropped ours off Tuesday afternoon in a drop box.
Dang, my ballot has not been counted yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Fellow Seattle people
the mayor race looks like it might be so fucking close it comes down to "did your ballot not count because you fucked up your signature"
So make sure your ballot counted!!
info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
We could have our own mamdani, our own cool mayor!!!!
the mayor race looks like it might be so fucking close it comes down to "did your ballot not count because you fucked up your signature"
So make sure your ballot counted!!
info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
We could have our own mamdani, our own cool mayor!!!!
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Update: My ballot has been counted. My husband dropped ours off Tuesday afternoon in a drop box.
Dang, my ballot has not been counted yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Fellow Seattle people
the mayor race looks like it might be so fucking close it comes down to "did your ballot not count because you fucked up your signature"
So make sure your ballot counted!!
info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
We could have our own mamdani, our own cool mayor!!!!
the mayor race looks like it might be so fucking close it comes down to "did your ballot not count because you fucked up your signature"
So make sure your ballot counted!!
info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
We could have our own mamdani, our own cool mayor!!!!
King County Elections
Led by Director Julie Wise, King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's over 1.4 million registered voters.
info.kingcounty.gov
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Dang, my ballot has not been counted yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Heck yeah.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Heck yeah.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Yesterday I left the house and my ears were assaulted with my most-hated song twice. (The country version of “life is a highway.) 🤮 This is why I stay home.
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Yesterday I left the house and my ears were assaulted with my most-hated song twice. (The country version of “life is a highway.) 🤮 This is why I stay home.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Anybody else who got three emails from the Harrell campaign today, good news. Their unsubscribe link is finally working.
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Anybody else who got three emails from the Harrell campaign today, good news. Their unsubscribe link is finally working.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
honestly the only piece worth reading on the platner situation. @tressiemcphd.bsky.social is absolutely cooking here. (gift link)
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
honestly the only piece worth reading on the platner situation. @tressiemcphd.bsky.social is absolutely cooking here. (gift link)
The only reason to do this now, seeing as all the soldiers are long since dead, is to signal that they celebrate the racist murdering of innocent people.
This administration is attempting to re-write history to glorify the most brutal & reprehensible acts America has perpetrated.
www.osvnews.com/bishop-jesui...
www.osvnews.com/bishop-jesui...
Bishop, Jesuits reject Hegseth decision to honor soldiers who massacred Lakota at Wounded Knee - OSV News
A South Dakota bishop and a Jesuit community have countered a recent decision to retain awards for soldiers who killed hundreds of Lakota men, women and children at Wounded Knee in 1890.
www.osvnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The only reason to do this now, seeing as all the soldiers are long since dead, is to signal that they celebrate the racist murdering of innocent people.
Reposted by Lindsey Hurd
They don’t even gain anything from this decision. Literally, the ONLY reason for it is racism. Yet another disgusting decision from the most disgusting bunch of thugs this country has ever seen.
This administration is attempting to re-write history to glorify the most brutal & reprehensible acts America has perpetrated.
www.osvnews.com/bishop-jesui...
www.osvnews.com/bishop-jesui...
Bishop, Jesuits reject Hegseth decision to honor soldiers who massacred Lakota at Wounded Knee - OSV News
A South Dakota bishop and a Jesuit community have countered a recent decision to retain awards for soldiers who killed hundreds of Lakota men, women and children at Wounded Knee in 1890.
www.osvnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
They don’t even gain anything from this decision. Literally, the ONLY reason for it is racism. Yet another disgusting decision from the most disgusting bunch of thugs this country has ever seen.