Alex Claman
@aclaman.bsky.social
Nerd, feminist, and Oxford comma user. Ancient Mediterranean, Archaeology, and SFF. Devotee of Hestia. Card-carrying union member. They/them. 🏳️🌈
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advanced krav maga techniques such as "using your arm to block somebody from stabbing you in the face" or "riding faster"
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
advanced krav maga techniques such as "using your arm to block somebody from stabbing you in the face" or "riding faster"
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Not to get too into politics about what is a serious criminal matter but even a “moderate democrat” could easily win a purple seat if they ran on “release the Epstein files” as one of their campaign promises.
The usual suspects are telling Dems that Epstein won’t win elections, get back to “affordability” and I think my head might explode. www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
Force A Referendum On The Epstein Coverup
It divides Republicans much more than "affordability" or any other economic issue.
www.offmessage.net
November 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Not to get too into politics about what is a serious criminal matter but even a “moderate democrat” could easily win a purple seat if they ran on “release the Epstein files” as one of their campaign promises.
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this isn't an exaggeration, Greene took office after running unopposed because her opponent dropped out because of the death threats and harassment Greene directed at them. She was going to win anyway, didn't need to do it, just did it for love of the game (the game is being repulsive)
The entire conservative movement since about 2010 has operated by baiting its base into threatening anybody to the left of George Lincoln Rockwell, and often more than threatening them. That’s how Greene got elected and she can go to hell for all I care.
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
this isn't an exaggeration, Greene took office after running unopposed because her opponent dropped out because of the death threats and harassment Greene directed at them. She was going to win anyway, didn't need to do it, just did it for love of the game (the game is being repulsive)
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Identifying fascists is a thorough, methodical, and verifiable process.
On Monday, we published this investigation into "Exiles of the Golden Age," a fascist conference in Vancouver this July.
We identified 18 of the 50+ people our photographer captured outside the venue, including small business owners and neo-Nazis.
Here's how we did it. 🧵
We identified 18 of the 50+ people our photographer captured outside the venue, including small business owners and neo-Nazis.
Here's how we did it. 🧵
Everybody Attending White Nationalist Conference Caught on Film
Advertised near-exclusively in white nationalist online spaces, promotional social media posts for the event include symbolism popular with neo-Nazis, including the kolovrat sun wheel and a table with...
www.antihate.ca
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Identifying fascists is a thorough, methodical, and verifiable process.
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Yes. And I'm careful to say "online discourse" because actual educators typically do not think like Josh does. Unfortunately many politicians and powerful people listen more to guys like Josh than to actual educators! bsky.app/profile/cars...
I work at a university and this guy is a massive asshole who would be laughed out of any room with actual educators in it. Accommodations help people succeed and are available to every student. It’s GOOD that people do better when they have support.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yes. And I'm careful to say "online discourse" because actual educators typically do not think like Josh does. Unfortunately many politicians and powerful people listen more to guys like Josh than to actual educators! bsky.app/profile/cars...
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this fucking fit goes CRAZY as entrance gear
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
this fucking fit goes CRAZY as entrance gear
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I can only imagine we’re going to uncover that this sort of eugenicist bullshit got way worse in 2024 (Story is from 2020)
Dozens Of Women Allege Unwanted Surgeries And Medical Abuse In ICE Custody
More women are coming forward to say they were pressured to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I can only imagine we’re going to uncover that this sort of eugenicist bullshit got way worse in 2024 (Story is from 2020)
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Weird how the TERFs never seem to consider this scenario something we should pass legislation over, huh
Listen to this Border Patrol agent cry about how he's going to be DOXXED after being arrested for drunkenly barging into a woman's restroom with a loaded gun, demanding a date from the woman inside, and then punching the arresting officers.
November 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Weird how the TERFs never seem to consider this scenario something we should pass legislation over, huh
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I found this excellent report on the hidden costs of ceding control of community health systems to religiously-run institutions with maps showing communities where they are the only option. It also lays out how this can facilitate discrimination.
communitycatalyst.org/wp-content/u...
communitycatalyst.org/wp-content/u...
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I found this excellent report on the hidden costs of ceding control of community health systems to religiously-run institutions with maps showing communities where they are the only option. It also lays out how this can facilitate discrimination.
communitycatalyst.org/wp-content/u...
communitycatalyst.org/wp-content/u...
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Bluesky has deleted my friend Sama'a's account for what feels like the hundredth time. Please give what you can to help her family survive the harsh weather and privation.
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bluesky has deleted my friend Sama'a's account for what feels like the hundredth time. Please give what you can to help her family survive the harsh weather and privation.
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
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Best literary analysis ever
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Best literary analysis ever
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watching as people cross an active Starbucks picket line (which is currently chanting “don’t cross our picket line”) even tho there are literally two other coffee shops directly across the street??? What do you think it feels like to be evil
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
watching as people cross an active Starbucks picket line (which is currently chanting “don’t cross our picket line”) even tho there are literally two other coffee shops directly across the street??? What do you think it feels like to be evil
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props to WSJ for once on a useful notion, ADMIN PARTY for everybody
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
props to WSJ for once on a useful notion, ADMIN PARTY for everybody
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza | CNN
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza woke up Friday morning to inches of water flooding their tents, after heavy rainfall overnight left their shelters and belongings soaked with no way to dry them out.
edition.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
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People are talking about those who directly lost family which yes are absolutely the hardest hit but we also forget the other part. That even if you didn’t directly lose people, the fear that you COULD lose your loved ones or even your own life was extremely traumatizing on its own!
Every time Covid and learning loss hits the news, people act like the only factor is folk staying home and learning online, rather than… Living through a global mass death event.
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
People are talking about those who directly lost family which yes are absolutely the hardest hit but we also forget the other part. That even if you didn’t directly lose people, the fear that you COULD lose your loved ones or even your own life was extremely traumatizing on its own!
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now I’m no expert but wasn’t there something pretty major in there about false idols
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
now I’m no expert but wasn’t there something pretty major in there about false idols
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Glad BlueSky did this. When I saw Patton Oswalt saying Megyn Kelly should be fed into a woodchipper feet first for defending raping children based on what age she thinks is okay, I thought, "yes, comedian Patton Oswalt is going to, in real life, feed Megyn Kelly into a woodchipper feet first."
patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Glad BlueSky did this. When I saw Patton Oswalt saying Megyn Kelly should be fed into a woodchipper feet first for defending raping children based on what age she thinks is okay, I thought, "yes, comedian Patton Oswalt is going to, in real life, feed Megyn Kelly into a woodchipper feet first."
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thought I'd reup this piece. Every time we have Epstein/Trump discourse, it just becomes glaringly obvious how little the mainstream media cares that Trump was held liable for a vicious sexual assault. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/epstein-co...
Epstein Coverage Largely Ignores Trump’s Assault on E. Jean Carroll
This seems like relevant context
www.everythingishorrible.net
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
thought I'd reup this piece. Every time we have Epstein/Trump discourse, it just becomes glaringly obvious how little the mainstream media cares that Trump was held liable for a vicious sexual assault. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/epstein-co...
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lately i've been thinking about how LLMs must feel really amazing to use if you're a dumbass, but incredibly frustrating if you're just basically competent in life.
Is AI making job recruitment less meritocratic? We're getting some v interesting research studies on this question now, and the news is... not good. @jburnmurdoch.ft.com & I dive in, in the latest edition of our newsletter The AI Shift www.ft.com/content/e5b7...
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
lately i've been thinking about how LLMs must feel really amazing to use if you're a dumbass, but incredibly frustrating if you're just basically competent in life.
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All those McMansions in Chatham Co. Folks buying up all the rental properties in Carrboro. Downtown Raleigh real estate. Must all be being bought by the folks working minimum wage jobs in the restaurant kitchens or installing fiber along our roads. Makes perfect sense
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
All those McMansions in Chatham Co. Folks buying up all the rental properties in Carrboro. Downtown Raleigh real estate. Must all be being bought by the folks working minimum wage jobs in the restaurant kitchens or installing fiber along our roads. Makes perfect sense
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Never go to Starbucks? Cool. Going on strike is *hard*, and doing so requires bravery. Show your solidarity & support by donating to the strike fund! It'll keep the workers fed, housed & resourced while they're fighting.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Never go to Starbucks? Cool. Going on strike is *hard*, and doing so requires bravery. Show your solidarity & support by donating to the strike fund! It'll keep the workers fed, housed & resourced while they're fighting.
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in the world of ai being forced down throats it's nice to remember a bunch of strings can make fabric just with my hands and a little machine
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
in the world of ai being forced down throats it's nice to remember a bunch of strings can make fabric just with my hands and a little machine
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hey remember how that one big tech ceo was on a panel in like 2021/22 where someone asked him about how remote work gave a lot more power to the workers and he chuckled and said “yeah well a little recession will take care of that”
I think about that often.
I think about that often.
Just fucking insane to see the absolute (intentional) collapse of full remote jobs available for AAA studios in so short a time. Why would I EVER move for a job again when I could be laid off weeks after moving my entire life across the globe??
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
hey remember how that one big tech ceo was on a panel in like 2021/22 where someone asked him about how remote work gave a lot more power to the workers and he chuckled and said “yeah well a little recession will take care of that”
I think about that often.
I think about that often.
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”