Baltimore cut homicides 68% with 400 fewer cops, which is a deeply inconvenient plot twist for the “more police is the only way to safety” narrative.

How Baltimore Achieved Historically Low Homicides—With Less Police – Emerald Book

◆ Emerald Pages ◆ public safety / urban policy How Baltimore Achieved Historically Low Homicides—With Less Police Emerald Book Publication August 4, 2026 Updated: August 6, 2026 9 min read Baltimore h...

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⚠️ Security PSA ⚠️ As of today, Twitch has opted you into Training for GenAI by default without your consent. A streamer's opt-out settings also govern if their chat is trained on regardless of yours. Opt out here: Account Settings ➡️ Security and Privacy ➡️ Training for Generative AI ➡️ Toggle off 👋

Zach Bussey 🍁@zachbussey.tos.gg · 2d ago

Twitch now uses your channel to train generative AI by default. You can opt out of some training here: www.twitch.tv/settings/sec...

I voted today- pleaseeee for the love of your neighbors and yourself go out and vote. Mid terms are just as important as primaries.

I looked over and saw Uni like this… I couldn’t help but laugh

this. stop. direct harm and directly used to bully and also influence political decisions.

Amber@risettemd.bsky.social · 5d ago

Please stop paying for anything Harry Potter. This is where your money is going. At this point, you're not an ally, you're an abuser and we're your victim.

I released a new cover today, if you wanna check it out <3

Aeon Whispers@aeonwhispers.bsky.social · 5d ago

KINGDOM HEARTS II - SACRED MOON COVER! youtu.be/EjfNN6gCOJ8 done by me! I am so proud of how this came out. Loved this song so much on the game I would just stand in there & listen for hours.... #kingdomheartsII #organizationXIII #videogamemusic #videogamecovers #coversong #queermusician #KHII

dying inside from potential embarrassment .... hate when that happens.

dude turn on the news. any channel

I don't normally share music WIPS on here but you deserve it today Here's HOPES AND DREAMS cover - a work in progress *Audio might not sound proper at this time bc of having to screen capture #Asriel #HOPESANDDREAMS #Undertale #videogamecover #Undertalecover #Queermusician #SAVETHEWORLD #Music

Twitch seems to be planning to use all streams to train generative AI. If you care about streaming, you should support this uservoice asking them to make all AI features optional and turned off by default. twitch.uservoice.com/forums/92338...

Zach Bussey 🍁@zachbussey.tos.gg · 2w ago

Twitch and Amazon are apparently planning to use streams to train Generative AI. Multiple sources tell me it will be announced in the coming months, despite some internal friction against it. Creators may be able to opt out of some training data.

One of my favorite animes - the music in it is freaking so amazing. This is an exciting collab.

Nova Crystallis@novacrystallis.com · 3w ago

Notably, Mahiro Maeda previously directed the 'Final Fantasy: Unlimited' anime, which originally aired on TV Tokyo back in 2001. Developed by Studio Gonzo, the concept was created by Akitoshi Kawazu [FFII, SaGa series] & featured music by co-composed by Shiro Hamaguchi [many FF series arrangements].

THE PAPERBOXMART IS OPEN THIS CLOTHING LINE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL SATURDAY, JULY 25TH AT 2PM GET YOUR MERCH TODAY #deltaruneㅤㅤㅤ paperboxmart-shop.fourthwall.com

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We're trying to move to Germany next year due to changes to UK immigration law screwing us over, but we need some help with funds. Any little helps, shares are appreciated gogetfunding.com/help-us-move...

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Short version Recent changes to UK immigration will take effect the same month that I would have qualified for indefinite leave to remain. The effect of the goalposts being moved on me at the last min...

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Here's the finished fanart I did for the upcoming con, SonicExpo Atlanta! I sold out last time and that was just the sketch, so I'll have lots of copies for you guys See ya then!

It's midnight... whyyyyyy (28.3 c feels like 32 c) I just want to sleep without sweating

For anyone asking how to help: Donate to True North Aid to assist Remote Indigenous Wildfire Evacuees - truenorthaid.ca/donate/ & Namaygoosisagagun First Nation Response: Donations an7gc.ca/donate/

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Donate to True North Aid's general fund and support Indigenous-led and community initiatves in remote communities.

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God this heat is so unbearable. Fuuuck climate change

I made a few new friends at GDQ - one of which was Sticky! He's an artist selling his ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS pins and other works on his site. If you're a #lozbotw Breath of the Wild fan especially you need to check them out. stickysquadpins.bigcartel.com

Sticky Squad Pins

🌟Shiny Metal Creator and Connoisseur 🌟

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Your friends think fondly of you when you aren't around. You can't stop it.

Ayo@darrylayo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Your friends actually like you

FYI, this is malware. If you see this, don’t do this

molly conger@socialistdogmom.bsky.social · last mo.

I take it back, give me the pictures of crosswalks and motorcycles. the captchas are evolving and I can't solve this one.

🏁TIME🏁 #SGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,408,701 for @doctorswithoutborders.org!!! Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support. 💙 See you next time at #AGDQ2027!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what hope looks like. We did it. We did this together. Here's to a brighter future. #sgdq2026 #MSF Borders cannot contain us!

I'm in tears, we did this together #sgdq2026

THAT IS 2 MILLION DOLLARS RAISED FOR @doctorswithoutborders.org!!!! All of your generosity has helped us reach this amazing goal!!! 💙 #SGDQ2026

Absolutely Amazing Crab Rave! @quacksilver.bsky.social's blindfolded with perfect timing in Rift of the NecroDancer. #SGDQ2026

Are you ready? Kingdom Hearts II is right around the corner with the incredible @zaktherobot.bsky.social and @spikevegeta.bsky.social Anything could happen in this Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix Randomizer - Hitlist Co-op run, so tune in at gdq.gg/live! #SGDQ2026