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She/Her. Head Curator on Script Hive, retired SPN Script Hunt admin: https://linktr.ee/spnscripthunt
THIS IS WHY!!!! WE CALL!!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE 🩷 KOSA did pass the house but remember the senate has a conflicting version. Keep calling, it matters!
Free Speech Coalition@fsc.bsky.social · 16h agoSCREEN Act, which would have required mandatory age-verification for sites (like this) that allow "material harmful to minors" failed to pass out of committee after thousands and thousands of people called their Senators. More work ahead!
The future of the Democratic Party is proportional representation. The left and centrists should have their own parties which win representation in Congress that’s equivalent to their support in the public. We deserve a better system that enables more parties—and people—to win representation.
Proportional representation, explained
With proportional representation, parties don't win before elections even begin. And they can't manipulate the system to their advantage.
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More cops have been arrested for using flock cameras to stalk women than there are transgender athletes in youth sports.
Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2d agoBanks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS
Of course they will not require the boys to be molested in this way before being able to play sports. This is going to keep girls from wanting to play sports, which is exactly what they want.
Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 3d agoAn initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play
I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
The diarrhea lettuce company, Taylor Farms, uses slave labor contracted from the Arizona Dept. of Corrections. The backbreaking labor is often performed by imprisoned Mexican nationals who would be otherwise ineligble to work in the US. They are paid $1.50 an hour.
The Diarrhea Lettuce Company Has Been Linked to Forced Labor
The lettuce-producing Taylor Farms was linked to the widespread use of prison labor before its involvement in a cyclospora outbreak.
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Amazing that Iran is successfully attacking the drinking water in the American Midwest, and this is pretty directly the Trump administration's fault, yet this is not a huge scandal among his voters who live there
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 6d agoMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to Trump: “DOGE took an axe to CISA and left the U.S. exposed to cyber attacks."
I don't know how to explain to the people who pop up when creatives complain about "AI" to say there are legit uses for it just how much they sound like someone saying "Well actually fire is used to make bread" when people are talking about an organized arson ring burning down their fucking houses
if you are bigoted against trans folks you will not stop there and I know it you are either already racist, sexist, or homophobic or you are on your way there and I will not join you for your journey
trans rights frankly is a top 5, potentially top 3 issue for me despite not being trans and not having any trans family being bigoted against trans folks not only hurts my trans friends and every trans person but is so predictive of further bigotry
Weird he can’t bring this kind of energy towards his colleague who is accused of beating up his daughter.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Moreno to Fauci: "Who the fuck did you think you were?"
not sure how anyone can stay on an app thats fighting in court for the right to generate non consensual nudes of people, including children
Here is a full list of every state that DOJ had sued and lost for access to their voter file: Arizona California Connecticut Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
Oh FFS
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Gothamist@gothamist.com · last wk.NY social media users face age authentication requirement starting in January gothamist.com/news/ny-soci...
Serpico! gift article 🎁 “he’s essentially the godfather of police accountability and just moving law enforcement and police accountability forward….And the fact that he is still with us is a blessing.” New York Has a New Sheriff, and His Mentor Is Serpico www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/n...
New York Has a New Sheriff, and His Mentor Is Serpico (Gift Article)
Edwin Raymond, a retired police lieutenant and former whistle-blower himself, was sworn in at a ceremony that paid homage to Frank Serpico, the famous anti-corruption detective of the 1970s.
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Exclusive from me — Daniel Moraff, one of the political operatives behind Graham Platner's rise and fall, has been accused of sexual assault. Full story here:
Exclusive: Political operative behind Graham Platner's rise accused of sexual assault
A spokesperson for Daniel Moraff said: “Any suggestion that he committed a criminal offence is false and without foundation."
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I will not tag Dean Devlin I will not tag Dean Devlin I will not tag Dean Devlin
The Daily Show@thedailyshow.com · last wk.Josh Johnson investigates the real reason behind America's war with Iran: an underground stargate
GM CEO Mary Barra is introducing Trump at his rally. Something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a vehicle anytime soon.
I stand by everything I said previously. At least with a major bank I know there is oversight, deposit insurance, and regulation for things like anti-money laundering.
The Verge@theverge.com · last wk.X Money is launching in the US starting today
hey if you live in Georgia's 13th congressional district, YOU HAVE AN ELECTION TOMORROW. Apparently only 10k/500K elligible voters have voted early -- so uhhhh please go vote???????? find your polling location> mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Low early turnout reported ahead of special election for Georgia's 13th Congressional District
Early voting turnout has been sluggish ahead of Tuesday's special election to fill the late U.S. Rep. David Scott's seat in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Fewer than 10,000 voters had cast ba...
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Musk is calling for the assassination of a journalist. It's so difficult to comprehend why someone in his position would do such a thing that we naturally give him the benefit of every doubt, but it's crystal clear what he's saying.
Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 2w agoThere is simply no ambiguity in what Elon Musk is arguing and endorsing here.
Well done article on Elon Musk’s dehumanizing people—“racist” and “fascist” very much apply—by @polphilpod.bsky.social and @gregsargent.bsky.social. So why do states think this is a reliable defense contractor to partner with? Why do public figures promote his views by being active on his website?
Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · last wk.When Elon Musk says "zero" children died in Africa from his DOGE cuts, he really means zero children died who are *worthy of any concern.* It's vile coded signaling to his global fascist audience. From me and @polphilpod.bsky.social, a deep dive into Musk's fascism: newrepublic.com/article/2135...
Konnen Dwa Ou, the new Know Your Rights Comic in Haitian Creole, is available here: www.weteachnyc.org/resources/re...
Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social · last wk.TPS for Haitians officially expires tomorrow. ICE is planning big operations, with Springfield, Ohio among the targets www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-hai...
There are a lot of people who will tell you, always speak out, always speak up, never let it slide, call out fascism whenever you see it, and then get SUPER pissy when you say you won't read substack because it's a nazi platform. pick a lane
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