just deserts #oc

The winner of the TrueRef art contest is... @jusani.bsky.social ! 🏆 This piece stood out instantly. The concept is relatable, cohesive, and genuinely fun, turning the entire composition into a celebration of the TrueRef library! 😭🤍

You should be bringing this up every time you call your reps. THIS is allowed, but individual adults selling individual products are not. Also: CALL. FUCKING CALL. THAT HASN'T STOPPED BEING A THING. FUCKING CALL.

The Spook Who Sat by the Ring Doorbell@hypervisible.blacksky.app · 8mo ago

Good to remember that OpenAI reserves the right to call the cops on you and your chat logs are not in any way privileged.

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Ive seen multiple news outlets claim that the SAVE Act/SAVE America Act is to be voted on in the senate this week, but nowhere provided a specific date So please, contact your legislators [particularly senators] and demand they oppose this bill! www.congress.gov/members/find...

Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret)@portlandken.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Simple information about what the SAVE Act would actually do to American voters. Tens of millions would lose their right to vote unless they spend lots of $$$ and jump through bureaucratic hoops before November.

Call your senators, especially the Republicans. Please tell them you will be voting Republicans out of office come November --- particularly anyone who votes for the SAVE Act Tell them vote NO on the SAVE Act. It will disenfranchise millions of Americans. 202-224-3121 Congressional Switchboard

Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It's all falling apart: Republicans are privately furious with Trump for trying to force them to pass the SAVE Act. One GOP strategist warns the party is in trouble this fall: "I'm ringing the alarm." On the pod, @taraemcg.bsky.social and I share new details: newrepublic.com/article/2077...

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Locked tf in

I met with AI data labelers in Kenya who are organizing their colleagues to fight the brutal working conditions and horrible pay given to the workers at the "bottom of the AI supply chain." They believe the NDAs they've signed are unenforceable so are speaking out: www.404media.co/ai-is-africa...

'AI Is African Intelligence': The Workers Who Train AI Are Fighting Back

Kenyan workers are still the underpaid labor behind AI training, moderation, and sex chatbots. The Data Labelers Association is fighting back.

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Ai is neither intelligent nor artificial. Behind it is a mount of human labor. Stolen, underpaid, exploited human labor

Jason Koebler@jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I met with AI data labelers in Kenya who are organizing their colleagues to fight the brutal working conditions and horrible pay given to the workers at the "bottom of the AI supply chain." They believe the NDAs they've signed are unenforceable so are speaking out: www.404media.co/ai-is-africa...

This is important if you don't want visa or MasterCard to tell you how to spend your money.

ECR News@ecrnews.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The Federal Reserve System (Board) is inviting public comment on new guidelines in regard to debanking of persons & orgs regarding lawful business activities perceived to present reputation risk. Comments due by April 27, 2026. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Yesterday, the KIDS Act has Passed the E&C, and soon will be pushing into the house! This is a combination of KOSA, SCREEN Act, App Store Accountability Act, and other bills into one package. Contact your Reps, and tell them to OPPOSE these bills! Stay strong, and fight for your rights and privacy!

The memoir and the diary comics 1-6 are available in the shop now! 15 more sales and we have late rent handled. So close!!!

Tess Fowler Gutierrez@tessfowler.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We have deluxe editions of both books available at tessfowlerart.bigcartel.com but the diary comics deluxe has only 15 copies left!

I just found this. Maybe it can be helpful.

How to Support Trans People in All 50 States

A curated list of 100 organizations supporting trans rights and livelihood to which you can donate.

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Turns out we might go homeless soon Our landlord doesn't seem interested in renewing our contract+ we hardly have any money right now Please help #mutualaid #signalboost

Laura Beltran (Commissions Open)@laurabeltran2001.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Another year, another commission post Commissions are always open unless stated otherwise #commissionsopen #mutualaid #signalboost #commissions #commsopen #art #fanart

Hey y'all! Due to some life circumstances, I'm offering a commission sale until further notice! Some further examples from the last few months will be linked below if you're interested!

I went to art school... I had no clue this is what people meant by "warm ups". Like, a whole routine? Each part specific and functional? Dang. Probably would have less "forgot how to draw" days if I did these every time. I'm gonna try it.

the Black Panthers were right

The cool bat girl

The cool bat girl

New Look for New Year!

Update, Nyx's trial today went well, and her lawyer is going to pursue evidence after Nyx and I worked together last night to inform her of evidence existing, so we got a continuance. The next court date is the 27th. The donations are going to help her so much! And donate to me for calls to her!

Fusion Warrior 🏳️‍⚧️ 🔆@fusionwarrior.neurario.com · 10mo ago

🧵 Tldr first: Nyx has been in jail for exaggerated charges from her parents since jan 2nd. I found out on the 7th. Last night i finally reached her. It has cost me over $200. Nyx needs money for when she gets out. Please donate here: ko-fi.com/succunyx/goa... Please read the thread for more info.

Getting back into the swing of things! (1/2)

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I created a list. go.bsky.app/5TNUoBy

Again I say: how fucking interesting that remote work technology is bad and not worth adopting despite all research pointing to productivity gains, but genAI which offers NOTHING is so important to adopt and force on people who have no use for it despite all the horrible things genAI does

"we USE ai, but our game wont CONTAIN it" is a clarification that no one has ever cared about & now CEOs are using it as a wedge to get their foot in the door as a part of a long term plan into normalizing AI, just like how 'it's just placeholder' was used with E33. dont cede even an inch of ground