Peter Butler
@peter-butler.bsky.social
CNET Editor, here to track the development of decentralized media, primarily thru Bsky and Mastodon/Fediverse ... and for disc golf! #DiscGolf
he/him/they/them
Berkeley, CA
@[email protected]
https://mas.to/@peterbutler
he/him/they/them
Berkeley, CA
@[email protected]
https://mas.to/@peterbutler
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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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AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
I lost my only Crave (Glow 😢), Trail, *and* Wave discs in the past week
I did find an uninked Teebird 3 (yes) and Mamba (lol wtf) so it could be worse
(Innova > MVP for me finding/losing. It was not a good first week post-DST)
#DiscGolf
I did find an uninked Teebird 3 (yes) and Mamba (lol wtf) so it could be worse
(Innova > MVP for me finding/losing. It was not a good first week post-DST)
#DiscGolf
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I lost my only Crave (Glow 😢), Trail, *and* Wave discs in the past week
I did find an uninked Teebird 3 (yes) and Mamba (lol wtf) so it could be worse
(Innova > MVP for me finding/losing. It was not a good first week post-DST)
#DiscGolf
I did find an uninked Teebird 3 (yes) and Mamba (lol wtf) so it could be worse
(Innova > MVP for me finding/losing. It was not a good first week post-DST)
#DiscGolf
"A punishment disguised as mercy"
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"A punishment disguised as mercy"
Reposted by Peter Butler
When your local reporter needs the same protection as a war correspondent
Check out this story by @zenagrossa.bsky.social in @poynterinstitute.bsky.social:
Check out this story by @zenagrossa.bsky.social in @poynterinstitute.bsky.social:
When your local reporter needs the same protection as a war correspondent - Poynter
Five months of covering ICE raids taught our small LA newsroom hard lessons — and we're still figuring out how to sustain it
www.poynter.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
When your local reporter needs the same protection as a war correspondent
Check out this story by @zenagrossa.bsky.social in @poynterinstitute.bsky.social:
Check out this story by @zenagrossa.bsky.social in @poynterinstitute.bsky.social:
I think about the last sentence ⬇️ a lot
The tragedy of our current moment is staggering
The tragedy of our current moment is staggering
Her husband was at Broadview one month and she was never able to talk to him. Not until he was already in Mexico. He had been in Chicago for 20 years. Her husband shared that the numbers of people there were astounding. It just makes me think how many people that are not counted/just disappeared.
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I think about the last sentence ⬇️ a lot
The tragedy of our current moment is staggering
The tragedy of our current moment is staggering
“US science is the gold standard in the world and is one of our greatest competitive advantages as a nation
“The future of our nation’s scientific leadership is in great danger, but it doesn’t have to be that way”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV4Z...
“The future of our nation’s scientific leadership is in great danger, but it doesn’t have to be that way”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV4Z...
UC Nobelists set a new world record
YouTube video by University of California
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“US science is the gold standard in the world and is one of our greatest competitive advantages as a nation
“The future of our nation’s scientific leadership is in great danger, but it doesn’t have to be that way”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV4Z...
“The future of our nation’s scientific leadership is in great danger, but it doesn’t have to be that way”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV4Z...
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Those at the very top of the 2026 Worlds Best Cities list are in three different countries — London, Paris, and New York City — and they are all leaders in prioritising the, ahem, humble and beautiful bicycle.
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
Cities on the World's Best List are Putting People First Not Cars
According to the latest report, these cities stand out for their approach to urban development with innovative mobility solutions
momentummag.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Those at the very top of the 2026 Worlds Best Cities list are in three different countries — London, Paris, and New York City — and they are all leaders in prioritising the, ahem, humble and beautiful bicycle.
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
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If you believe in building a future beyond the dystopian surveillance hellscape that facial recognition tech is steeped in, learn more and take action at www.banfacialrecognition.com
Ban Facial Recognition
www.banfacialrecognition.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you believe in building a future beyond the dystopian surveillance hellscape that facial recognition tech is steeped in, learn more and take action at www.banfacialrecognition.com
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Why are so many people being pushed into homelessness?
☑️ Nearly half of all U.S. workers now earn less than the hourly wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment.
☑️ In CA, workers must earn nearly $50 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
☑️ Nearly half of all U.S. workers now earn less than the hourly wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment.
☑️ In CA, workers must earn nearly $50 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
NLIHC (@nlihc.org)
#FOTW: In 18 States, Renters Must Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford A Two-Bedroom Apartment at Fair Market Rent
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Why are so many people being pushed into homelessness?
☑️ Nearly half of all U.S. workers now earn less than the hourly wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment.
☑️ In CA, workers must earn nearly $50 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
☑️ Nearly half of all U.S. workers now earn less than the hourly wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment.
☑️ In CA, workers must earn nearly $50 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
The thing that many people forget is that Twisted Metal 1 didn’t even *have* a rear view mirror
#TwistedMetal #PlayStation
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/99785...
#TwistedMetal #PlayStation
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/99785...
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The thing that many people forget is that Twisted Metal 1 didn’t even *have* a rear view mirror
#TwistedMetal #PlayStation
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/99785...
#TwistedMetal #PlayStation
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/99785...
Happy Zohran day
This is the best thing I’ve seen all day.
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Happy Zohran day
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I put this on a mix and it’s been stuck in my head for 3 weeks
“A friend’s a friend
Who knows what
Being a friend is,
Talking with a friend…
“Friends in life are special
Do you want me
As your special friend?”
“A friend’s a friend
Who knows what
Being a friend is,
Talking with a friend…
“Friends in life are special
Do you want me
As your special friend?”
Friends
YouTube video by Ween - Topic
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I put this on a mix and it’s been stuck in my head for 3 weeks
“A friend’s a friend
Who knows what
Being a friend is,
Talking with a friend…
“Friends in life are special
Do you want me
As your special friend?”
“A friend’s a friend
Who knows what
Being a friend is,
Talking with a friend…
“Friends in life are special
Do you want me
As your special friend?”
Reposted by Peter Butler
i love winding the clocks back an hour. you get an extra hour of sleep and the only downside is several months of horrible despair.
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
i love winding the clocks back an hour. you get an extra hour of sleep and the only downside is several months of horrible despair.
“The Problem We All Live With” is one of the most powerful political paintings of the 20th century
On DHS’s unauthorized use of Norman Rockwell’s paintings across social media, an op-ed from our family today in @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
We're Norman Rockwell's family. Trump's DHS has shamefully misused his work. | Opinion
As Norman Rockwell's family, we know he'd be devastated to see the Department of Homeland Security's unauthorized misuse of his work.
www.usatoday.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“The Problem We All Live With” is one of the most powerful political paintings of the 20th century
I was considering another round, but I parked 2, then threw in a forehand from 75 on 3 (!!) and quit on a high note
“alright that’s it for me!”
youtu.be/f3ALoSiJaEE?...
“alright that’s it for me!”
youtu.be/f3ALoSiJaEE?...
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I was considering another round, but I parked 2, then threw in a forehand from 75 on 3 (!!) and quit on a high note
“alright that’s it for me!”
youtu.be/f3ALoSiJaEE?...
“alright that’s it for me!”
youtu.be/f3ALoSiJaEE?...
We’re losing our minds because of cars and wildfires
Fossil fuel-related air pollution is linked to cognitive impairment and raises risks for both major dementias: Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body dementia.
Some pollutants are fine enough to pass directly from nose to brain.
Gift link to summary of research:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/h...
Some pollutants are fine enough to pass directly from nose to brain.
Gift link to summary of research:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/h...
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We’re losing our minds because of cars and wildfires
How everyone in power fell for the bullshit of “superintelligence”
Superintelligence as conspiracy theory or how Silicon Valley got AGI-pilled
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
How AGI became the most consequential conspiracy theory of our time
The idea that machines will be as smart as—or smarter than—humans has hijacked an entire industry. But look closely and you’ll see it’s a myth that persists for many of the same reasons conspiracies d...
www.technologyreview.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
How everyone in power fell for the bullshit of “superintelligence”
Record round at Golden Gate Park yesterday 🥳
I always hope for two 2s in the round and I had two birdies (parked!) by hole 4
18 was a shame because it was a great upshot from a terrible drive and then a miss from 30
I always hope for two 2s in the round and I had two birdies (parked!) by hole 4
18 was a shame because it was a great upshot from a terrible drive and then a miss from 30
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Record round at Golden Gate Park yesterday 🥳
I always hope for two 2s in the round and I had two birdies (parked!) by hole 4
18 was a shame because it was a great upshot from a terrible drive and then a miss from 30
I always hope for two 2s in the round and I had two birdies (parked!) by hole 4
18 was a shame because it was a great upshot from a terrible drive and then a miss from 30
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If you're around Sunday 11/2 from 12-2pm, we could use a few more volunteers to help distribute meals by bike to our unhoused Oakland neighbors. We're teaming up with Community Kitchens to get folks fed.
RSVP at portal.ckoakland.org/volunteers/s... (you have to enter your email to see the shifts!)
RSVP at portal.ckoakland.org/volunteers/s... (you have to enter your email to see the shifts!)
October 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you're around Sunday 11/2 from 12-2pm, we could use a few more volunteers to help distribute meals by bike to our unhoused Oakland neighbors. We're teaming up with Community Kitchens to get folks fed.
RSVP at portal.ckoakland.org/volunteers/s... (you have to enter your email to see the shifts!)
RSVP at portal.ckoakland.org/volunteers/s... (you have to enter your email to see the shifts!)
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ChatGPT is betraying vulnerable teens by offering them dangerous advice on self-harm & suicide, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
Read more about our report in @insidehighered.com 👇
Read more about our report in @insidehighered.com 👇
How ChatGPT Encourages Teens to Engage in Dangerous Behavior
Researchers identified tendencies for the chatbot to respond to prompts from fictitious teens by promoting harmful behaviors, as long as users told it the information was for a friend or project.
www.insidehighered.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
ChatGPT is betraying vulnerable teens by offering them dangerous advice on self-harm & suicide, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
Read more about our report in @insidehighered.com 👇
Read more about our report in @insidehighered.com 👇