Gen X’er here wondering if this statement refers to everyone over 45? ‘Cause Gen X certainly knows a thing or two about “being ignored.”

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 3w ago

AOC: Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We're grown adults with mortgages and kids, and that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us and we're taking the reins

Just a reminder that Meta not only allows white supremacy & hate speech to flourish, they actually incentivize it by sometimes PAYING CREATORS FOR IT. When even X bans someone it says "violates the X Hateful Profile Policy" but Meta PAYS that same creator, Meta should have some explaining to do.

Facebook pays controversial creators to produce rage-bait content

An ABC NEWS Verify investigation reveals Facebook is directly funding some controversial Australian content creators including a white nationalist and an anti-vaxxer influencer.

abc.net.au

Happy birthday to my sidekick, Brixton. Six years of chaos, laughs, and comfort… here’s to at least six more.

FINALLY! The majority of New Yorkers have supported banning the carriages for years. Finding a transition for the 170 active carriage drivers can't possibly be the hardest thing this city has had to do. My heart breaks for the horses that still suffer while we debate for years. It's time!

Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official

Julie Menin, the City Council speaker, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

nytimes.com

The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & Justin Hendrix on what platforms can and must do.

What Online Platforms Can and Must Do to Help Mitigate Escalating Political Violence

The days where companies could say “we could not have seen it coming” are behind us, write Yaël Eisenstat and Justin Hendrix.

buff.ly

The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & I on what platforms can and must do to help mitigate violence. This piece accompanies a new report on the subject—which you can find linked in the post.

What Online Platforms Can and Must Do to Help Mitigate Escalating Political Violence

The days where companies could say “we could not have seen it coming” are behind us, write Yaël Eisenstat and Justin Hendrix.

techpolicy.press

Our latest report on political violence in the digital age is out! Thanks to my co-author @justinhendrix.bsky.social and to @justsecurity.org for featuring our work.👇

Just Security@justsecurity.org · 2mo ago

Former tech company employees, policymakers and academics - based on empirical research - come with recommendations for social media companies to prevent platforms from incentivizing division and political violence What Online Platforms Can and Must Do to Help Mitigate Escalating Political Violence

The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & Justin Hendrix on what platforms can and must do.

What Online Platforms Can and Must Do to Help Mitigate Escalating Political Violence

The days where companies could say “we could not have seen it coming” are behind us, write Yaël Eisenstat and Justin Hendrix.

buff.ly

This is heartbreaking, a stain on NYC & totally fixable. Apparently a handful of carriage drivers is more important than these horses. Ryder’s Law offers other options for the drivers. Shame on us. @mayor.nyc.gov, I know challenging a union is tough, but ENOUGH of this cruelty. Please do something!

PETA@peta.org · 3mo ago

Deniz's final moments were filled with fear, confusion, & pain. He died on the pavement, surrounded by noise & strangers. This NEVER should've happened 💔    This is exactly why City Council NEEDS to take action and pass Ryder's Law!   🎥- Len Goldberg

The only English language channel on my hotel tv is “The Pet Collective.” I’m not mad about it.

The Pets Are Going A Little Stir Crazy - The Pet Collective

ALT: The Pets Are Going A Little Stir Crazy - The Pet Collective

static.klipy.com

So, I have a new title to add to my bio: “Under-babied.”

Just trying to read. (Thanks for the book recommendation @jenrubin.bsky.social. Enjoying @galbeckerman.bsky.social, despite my pup’s intervention.)

“This is the type of evidence social media companies have fought tooth and nail to prevent from ever entering a courtroom." What comes next in the push for accountability? Read @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org ⬇️

For Meta, The Mask Is Off: They Knowingly Harmed Children

Two guilty verdicts are a landmark in the long road to social media accountability

contrariannews.org

I offer you a timeline cleanse from the chaos of our world right now. For 2 minutes, you can escape it all and watch my little guy this morning in “Brixton v. Balloon.” You’re welcome. #dogs

Two jury trials found Meta guilty of harming young users. @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social explains what these landmark verdicts mean:

For Meta, The Mask Is Off: They Knowingly Harmed Children

Two guilty verdicts are a landmark in the long road to social media accountability

contrariannews.org

In my @contrariannews.org piece, I unpack the Meta guilty verdicts, why this moment is different, my team's work on all this, and what comes next. The status quo, it is clear, is no longer acceptable... now we can hopefully move to the next phase of building safer, more accountable online spaces.

For Meta, The Mask Is Off: They Knowingly Harmed Children

Two guilty verdicts are a landmark in the long road to social media accountability

contrariannews.org

Accountability matters.

The tide is finally turning. Accountability matters, even if it has felt elusive for so long. The work continues.

Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules

Jury reaches a verdict in New Mexico trial in which the state's attorney general alleged that Meta failed to safeguard its family of apps from child predators.

cnbc.com

If you know, you know: “A banana in the tail pipe, it stops the car from running. How do you know that? I grew up in the 80s.” Jennifer Garner in “The Last Thing He Told Me.” #genX #genXamazingness

Tune in tomorrow! Looking forward to moderating this talk with @whiskeyocelot.bsky.social and @oliviersylvain.bsky.social.

Knight First Amendment Institute@knightcolumbia.org · 6mo ago

Tune in to: How Do Social Media Feeds Actually Work? a panel discussion w/ Knight Institute Sr. Policy Fellow @oliviersylvain.bsky.social, and C4D's Laura Edelson (@whiskeyocelot.bsky.social) and @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social. Thurs. Feb. 26, 1-2 pm. Streaming: www.youtube.com/@Cybersecuri...

Pups going potty in a blizzard is all the content I need today. How’s it going for the rest of y’all on the East Coast?

Watching the hockey gold medal game. Not gonna lie, Heated Rivalry has changed my viewing experience. Certainly making me smile more. 😉 Any others?

So…is this what happens when AI replaces human illustrators and/or graphic designers? 🤦🏻‍♀️

Am I the only one who teared up through now Naumov‘s entire skate tonight? I can’t imagine pushing through all that grief on such a public stage. www.nbcnews.com/sports/olymp...

Maxim Naumov delivers heartfelt Olympic debut performance to honor parents

Naumov posted a qualifying score of 85.65, a result that had most of the Milano Figure Skating Arena standing and applauding.

nbcnews.com

This behind-the-scenes look at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show leaves me even more blown away by the entire production. The reason for the grass people is kind of amazing. 😂

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Directors Explain All: The Real Wedding, Those Grass People, the Child Who Got the Grammy Award and More

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime producers explain this year's show, including the real wedding, the grass people, the kid who got the Grammy and more.

variety.com

Snowy Sunday morning read: “The Escape Artist” by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social. This sentence hit me extra hard today. The human condition continues…

Hey guys, Angelina Jolie works for Amazon now and is trying to recruit me! She must really see my potential. And... is finally living up to hers.

I’ve had @cnn.com on for 2 hours. Haven’t seen a peep about this. The biggest synagogue in Mississippi—one that was also bombed by the KKK in 1967–was burned, police calling it arson. Not an interesting enough story for the American people to know about, even if motive not yet certain? Terrible.

Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue

Authorities have taken a person into custody after a fire heavily damaged a historic synagogue in Mississippi

abcnews.go.com

And… TRO granted! A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team. A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation

Norm Eisen@normeisen.bsky.social · 8mo ago

BREAKING: when I heard that State was targeting for deportation a champion of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids in the digital sphere I had 1 thought: Let's sue! We @democracydefendersfund.org just joined w/ @robbiekaplan.bsky.social to do that. Proud to represent @imranahmed.bsky.social

BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment

I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.

muellershewrote.com