R. S. Doiel
@rsdoiel.bsky.social
I am a human. I wrote music and prose. I write software for libraries and archives.
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Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities #energy #transition #solar www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ bring electricity to remote communities
Replacing smoky lamps with solar energy, local women are helping light homes and protect communities.
www.euronews.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities #energy #transition #solar www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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Excellent analysis along with prescriptive actions!
A must read article & a must follow account!
A must read article & a must follow account!
My urgent prescription for Democratic Party leaders, advocates, and voters after the Dem election sweep & the chaotic shutdown vote.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
NOW WHAT?
Part II - Real Talk for Voters, Advocates, & Dem Leaders in Congress
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Excellent analysis along with prescriptive actions!
A must read article & a must follow account!
A must read article & a must follow account!
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I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
It’s Time to Roast Starbucks | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
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Would love to see Bluesky connect the same way, but first we have to deal with the 300-character limit, no links, no styling, no titles, etc.
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Would love to see Bluesky connect the same way, but first we have to deal with the 300-character limit, no links, no styling, no titles, etc.
RISC OS is a fun, single user open source operating system. If you are looking for a cool platform to explore and write for here's an opportunity.
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). If you are a developer, come and connect. The event is this Saturday, 22nd November, at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
#Zoom #Meetup #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
RISC OS is a fun, single user open source operating system. If you are looking for a cool platform to explore and write for here's an opportunity.
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We're now at the RE-PARDONS stage of this presidency www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction
The new pardon ends a legal clash over the limits of Trump’s sweeping Day One clemency for those who stormed the Capitol.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We're now at the RE-PARDONS stage of this presidency www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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According to a new analysis by Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, the average American family has paid more than $700 in higher costs per month since Trump took office.
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
According to a new analysis by Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, the average American family has paid more than $700 in higher costs per month since Trump took office.
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
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When I visited PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in September 2023, I was photographed by Kostiatyn Huzenko, who documented the war. He enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces this April and was killed on November 1 by a Russian missile. Courage, truth, memory
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
“If Caught in the Rain, He’d Smile”: In Memory of Kostiantyn Huzenko, Soldier, Artist, Friend
A marine, photographer, and friend, Kostiantyn Huzenko was killed by Russia in 2025. His spirit lives on in memories, photos, and the people he touched.
united24media.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
When I visited PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in September 2023, I was photographed by Kostiatyn Huzenko, who documented the war. He enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces this April and was killed on November 1 by a Russian missile. Courage, truth, memory
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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“One of the things that really gives me joy is the fact that there are so many amazing, brilliant, creative disabled people out there. But part of my rage — and it’s a very real rage — is that most people don’t really know about them.”
Obit:
Obit:
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“One of the things that really gives me joy is the fact that there are so many amazing, brilliant, creative disabled people out there. But part of my rage — and it’s a very real rage — is that most people don’t really know about them.”
Obit:
Obit:
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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The recordings of the RISC OS London Show theatre presentations are now available
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
RISC OS London Show 2025 - YouTube
Theatre talks from the 2025 RISC OS London show https://www.riscoslondonshow.co.uk/
m.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The recordings of the RISC OS London Show theatre presentations are now available
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Please watch
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Please watch
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I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
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I.C.E. is a government-run domestic terror organization.
Here they are, kidnapping a father while his children plead for his life.
Here they are, kidnapping a father while his children plead for his life.
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I.C.E. is a government-run domestic terror organization.
Here they are, kidnapping a father while his children plead for his life.
Here they are, kidnapping a father while his children plead for his life.
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Sixty-five years ago today, four first-graders desegregated New Orleans's public schools: Ruby Bridges at William Frantz Elementary School, and Leona Tate, Tessie Provost, and Gail Etienne at McDonogh 19 Elementary School. They faced violent mobs and threats to their lives. They were 6 years old. 🗃
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sixty-five years ago today, four first-graders desegregated New Orleans's public schools: Ruby Bridges at William Frantz Elementary School, and Leona Tate, Tessie Provost, and Gail Etienne at McDonogh 19 Elementary School. They faced violent mobs and threats to their lives. They were 6 years old. 🗃
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The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
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This was pretty interesting, hearing how the small team behind the 8-bit BBC Acorn computer went from specifying ULA chip designs to designing the early Arm CPU series from scratch using BBC BASIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2yD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2yD...
From Acorn to ARM with Professor Steve Furber MBE
YouTube video by The Retro Collective
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This was pretty interesting, hearing how the small team behind the 8-bit BBC Acorn computer went from specifying ULA chip designs to designing the early Arm CPU series from scratch using BBC BASIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2yD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2yD...
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To all the weirdos defending Megyn Kelly: 15 year olds are underage, and that is statutory rape.
Pretty simple
Pretty simple
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
To all the weirdos defending Megyn Kelly: 15 year olds are underage, and that is statutory rape.
Pretty simple
Pretty simple
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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R. S. Doiel, Software Engineer/Analyst — Robert's ramblings
rsdoiel.github.io
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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For those who are curious, @collopy.net was involved in producing this video that encouraged students to confront uncomfortable documents in the archive. (Definitely worth a watch after tonight's plenary...)
#HSS2025 #Archives
#HSS2025 #Archives
Sitting Down with Uncomfortable Things in the Caltech Archives
YouTube video by caltech
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
For those who are curious, @collopy.net was involved in producing this video that encouraged students to confront uncomfortable documents in the archive. (Definitely worth a watch after tonight's plenary...)
#HSS2025 #Archives
#HSS2025 #Archives