media when maga wins an election: we must travel the country and speak to these voters and extend empathy to them and give credence to their bigotry and false beliefs media when the left wins an election: is this the end of the american experiment
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“These businesses aren't just wasting billions – they're replacing skilled workers with defective chatbots. As I've written before, AI is the asbestos we're shovelling into the walls of our technological society.” — @doctorow.pluralistic.net www.thenerve.news/p/cory-docto...
Cory Doctorow: The people who tell you ‘AI is changing everything’ are lying
It has become impossible to tell managers mesmerised by artificial intelligence that the tools are not, in fact, helpful. So employees just play along with the fiction to keep their jobs, writes our t...
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You know I have a theory that "savings" by private companies and governments are almost always just transferring the cost to private citizens. This would seem to be an example of that.
By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C)@doctorow.pluralistic.net · 12h agoThis is a pure ripoff. If Google had served the correct result at the top of the page - if it had used its own database of confirmed merchants and their associate websites to validate its ads - then people booking hotels would have saved 35% to 85% on their rooms. 50/
coworker: “what’s a more appropriate way to say shitshow?” me: 🤔 🤓☝️ “fecal fiesta”
“I like art that preserves the rough edges of the person.” Why @bradneely.bsky.social thinks artists should embrace errors.
Brad Neely on Embracing Errors When Making Art
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. Art can take a lot of forms, obviously. The Beatles producer George Martin once said, “Different horses for different cour…
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hey ik everyone is struggling but my Mom is out of work until her boss’s broken shoulder is better If you can spare a few extra bucks to help out my Mom Venmo: @dana9330076
You say “insane local news” and I would say this is relatable.
Pixie Casey@pixiecasey.bsky.social · yesterdayin insane local news, the 26 year old director of a rocky horror production was arrested for sending threatening messages to himself in order to get the play shut down bc he didn’t want to deal with cast drama www.mynbc5.com/article/rock...
The older I get the more I understand why cats just walk away mid conversation.
🚨BREAKING: Missouri voters have rejected a ballot measure to limit their own ability to pass amendments to the state constitution — a proposal that fueled extraordinarily high voter turnout in Tuesday’s election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri voters reject ballot measure limiting their power to amend state constitution
Notably, the proposed amendment would not have affected constitutional amendments that the legislature put on the ballot. State lawmakers only wanted to make it harder to pass a voter-led measure, not...
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I got the best compliment from a writer friend today and I am going to coast on it for a week.
Something telling: Blanche said the DOJ is working so the "Dobbs decision becomes permanent in every single state"—making clear they never saw Dobbs as giving abortion 'back to the states', but a tool to ban abortion nationwide
A taxpayer who lacks representation being deprived of her rights by uniformed military personnel from thousands of miles away acting as domestic law enforcement
NPR@npr.org · 2d agoMilitary veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home. n.pr/4wyjw9S
Rosebush ownership: Year 1: 🤞 Year 2: So delicate, come little ones 🥹 Year 3: Oh I need better gloves Year 4: Body armor + chainsaw + shot of whiskey, after a few hours find skeleton of old mailman
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Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints trib.al/oQU93m2
Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints
Soldiers can no longer make anonymous reports of discrimination, and commanders can more easily dismiss complaints they disagree with.
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That's what taxes are, man. That's the definition of taxes. "You are subsidizing things you might never use" man shut the fuck up. My taxes currently subsidize like oil company exec private jets, you think I'm upset at low-income people eating inexpensive bananas?
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 3d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
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Bylines Network@bylinesnetwork.co.uk · yesterdayTate brothers remain jailed on rape, sexual assault, and trafficking charges The Tates remain in custody in Miami as US court weighs release in UK extradition case westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/tate-br...
I HAVE BEEN SUBSIDIZING WALMART AND AMAZON STARVING THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE.
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 3d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
I love this so much and it is how I feel sometimes when I am feeling like I need to feel powerful. 🫶🏻
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @sandiegozoo.bsky.social · 2d agoFeathered phenom 🐦 Kagus suddenly splay their head crests and wings to make themselves look larger, scaring away predators and defending their territory. Known as the "Ghost of the Forest" for their pale plumage and eerie calls, these flightless birds are actually quite gentle and docile.
Closing this fundraiser since we raised $2325.86 out of $2392.24 and I can afford paying $66.38 from my earnings. I really can't thank you all enough. You saved my livelihood and income by helping me pay for the repairs and pay off the rental from my CC without going bankrupt I love you guys 😭💕
˗ˏˋuıʍʇdəəɹɔˎˊ˗👑King of the Reply Guys🗨️@creeptwin.bsky.social · 3w agoWell the latest update is posted on the gofundme page with a full breakdown of everything In total $2287.32 donations and $2392.24 costs leaves us $104.92 short but I honestly am just grateful that covers the vast majority of this ordeal And I cannot thank you all enough gofund.me/0641df91e
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Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 2d agoNEW: Amid AG confirmation battle, Todd Blanche assured anti-abortion activists that he's working to make Dobbs 'permanent in every single state.' Admin will act 'soon' to limit mail-order abortion drugs. w/ @alicemiranda.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
This was my response. Science, always with the FAFO(TM)
Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Bisexual of the Blade (Alt-text or DIE)@shengokai.blacksky.app · 3d agoOkay, I'm watching Pluribus. THESE FUCKING NERDS. YOU DON'T JUST WHIP UP A BATCH OF SOME UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FROM A SIGNAL YOU INTERCEPTED FROM SPACE. WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING.
I need someone with money to pay for these kids to go to school 😮💨☹️
Haunted Cherub@goodmourning.bsky.social · 2d ago“They now must face the fact that legislative budget decisions are suddenly blocking the key financial lifeline meant to help them transition out of the foster system and into adult life.”
This coming Thursday, August 6th will be two missing puny wage loss benefit checks and when I reach out about it, I am completely ignored. We desperately need material help and I am going to eventually be pulling my big card out of my sleeve because this has got to stop. PLEASE see pinned post 🙏❤️
I have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 3d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
Okay y’all, I need some tiny amount of the good thoughts and vibes from a bunch of you: I have an interview tomorrow morning.
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