A.K.F. (he/him)
@akfullerton.bsky.social
Be cautious, watchful, courteous, & kind.
Be genuine, generous, sober, & open.
Wait quietly, let the mud settle,
Remaining still until the moment for action.
Be genuine, generous, sober, & open.
Wait quietly, let the mud settle,
Remaining still until the moment for action.
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“Once you’ve seen how these systems are cobbled together – the biases, the rushed timelines, the constant compromises – you stop seeing AI as futuristic and start seeing it as fragile,” said Adio Dinika... “In my experience it’s always people who don’t understand AI who are enchanted by it.”
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“Once you’ve seen how these systems are cobbled together – the biases, the rushed timelines, the constant compromises – you stop seeing AI as futuristic and start seeing it as fragile,” said Adio Dinika... “In my experience it’s always people who don’t understand AI who are enchanted by it.”
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Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.
GIFT ARTICLE
America has a housing crisis. Modular (factory built) housing may be part of the solution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
America has a housing crisis. Modular (factory built) housing may be part of the solution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
GIFT ARTICLE
America has a housing crisis. Modular (factory built) housing may be part of the solution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
America has a housing crisis. Modular (factory built) housing may be part of the solution.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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Such a great shot of this morning's fog on the Arkansas River, looking out toward Downtown Little Rock!
Thanks to Scott Arnold for sharing. #ARwx
Thanks to Scott Arnold for sharing. #ARwx
November 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Such a great shot of this morning's fog on the Arkansas River, looking out toward Downtown Little Rock!
Thanks to Scott Arnold for sharing. #ARwx
Thanks to Scott Arnold for sharing. #ARwx
KJ Jackson for the score!
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
KJ Jackson for the score!
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Community isn’t something you show up to consume. It requires you to contribute, collaborate, and commit-create.
If you want community, you have to be community.
#craftivism
If you want community, you have to be community.
#craftivism
November 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Community isn’t something you show up to consume. It requires you to contribute, collaborate, and commit-create.
If you want community, you have to be community.
#craftivism
If you want community, you have to be community.
#craftivism
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Donald Trump is clearly willing to do whatever it takes to stay in power, regardless of what the Constitution says. He “has always told us exactly who he is,” J. Michael Luttig argues. “We have just not wanted to believe him. But we must believe him now.”
President for Life
Donald Trump is trying to amass the powers of a king.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Donald Trump is clearly willing to do whatever it takes to stay in power, regardless of what the Constitution says. He “has always told us exactly who he is,” J. Michael Luttig argues. “We have just not wanted to believe him. But we must believe him now.”
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The reason that magnolia flowers are more rigid and less soft compared to other flowers is because magnolia trees belong to one of the earliest lineages of flowering plants, and predate bees. They evolved to be pollinated by beetles, and still are
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The reason that magnolia flowers are more rigid and less soft compared to other flowers is because magnolia trees belong to one of the earliest lineages of flowering plants, and predate bees. They evolved to be pollinated by beetles, and still are
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I feel like the last couple decades of "is representation good or not?" discourse missed more important questions of "how fragile is representation?", "what do we do when multiple industries eliminate it as an intentional move against us?" and "how can we sustain queer artists when shit goes south?"
"According to the report, [...]during the 2024-25 television season, queer characters increased across platforms by 4%, bringing the total to 489. However, the Thursday report found that 41% of those characters will not return." www.thewrap.com/glaad-where-...
Nearly Half of All LGBTQ+ Characters Will Disappear From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds
The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come
www.thewrap.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I feel like the last couple decades of "is representation good or not?" discourse missed more important questions of "how fragile is representation?", "what do we do when multiple industries eliminate it as an intentional move against us?" and "how can we sustain queer artists when shit goes south?"
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Really important article about how the White House's anti-DEI crusade is cutting off data for new potential breakthroughs for African-Americans who disproportionately suffer from end-stage kidney disease. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
The Trump Admin’s War on Data Is Compromising Major Health Advancements for Black Americans
Thanks to a 2009 medical breakthrough, researchers could be on the precipice...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Really important article about how the White House's anti-DEI crusade is cutting off data for new potential breakthroughs for African-Americans who disproportionately suffer from end-stage kidney disease. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
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A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman
jrnl.ie/6881628
jrnl.ie/6881628
Frida Kahlo painting sells for over $54 million, setting new record for female artists
The 1940 self-portrait outstripped its estimate and now stands as the most valuable work by a woman ever sold at auction.
jrnl.ie
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman
jrnl.ie/6881628
jrnl.ie/6881628
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Wake up guys, people get to name the snow ploughs in Alban and there is one going about called William Wall-ice🤯
W O W
W O W
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Wake up guys, people get to name the snow ploughs in Alban and there is one going about called William Wall-ice🤯
W O W
W O W
If Ukraine has taught us nothing else, it is that warfare has changed and sophisticated expensive weapons can now be effectively overwhelmed by vast quantities of relatively inexpensive drones. AI & cheap drones means cheap ubiquitous autonomous weapons are the present & future of warfare.
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
If Ukraine has taught us nothing else, it is that warfare has changed and sophisticated expensive weapons can now be effectively overwhelmed by vast quantities of relatively inexpensive drones. AI & cheap drones means cheap ubiquitous autonomous weapons are the present & future of warfare.
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Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
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Hours after Border Patrol swept through Charlotte, protesters filled uptown with courage, not fear. They marched peacefully, stood united, and refused to be intimidated.
Charlotte showed up.
And it showed strength.💪
Charlotte showed up.
And it showed strength.💪
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hours after Border Patrol swept through Charlotte, protesters filled uptown with courage, not fear. They marched peacefully, stood united, and refused to be intimidated.
Charlotte showed up.
And it showed strength.💪
Charlotte showed up.
And it showed strength.💪
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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Haha, I thought of this one xkcd.com/2501/
Average Familiarity
xkcd.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Haha, I thought of this one xkcd.com/2501/
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The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
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Results from our annual State Supreme Court Diversity report:
- No Black justices in 24 states
- No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC
- No Asian American justices in 42 states
- No Native American justices in 47 states & DC
Read more: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
- No Black justices in 24 states
- No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC
- No Asian American justices in 42 states
- No Native American justices in 47 states & DC
Read more: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background.
www.brennancenter.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Results from our annual State Supreme Court Diversity report:
- No Black justices in 24 states
- No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC
- No Asian American justices in 42 states
- No Native American justices in 47 states & DC
Read more: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
- No Black justices in 24 states
- No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC
- No Asian American justices in 42 states
- No Native American justices in 47 states & DC
Read more: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
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Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
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We need your help! But let me explain why:
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We need your help! But let me explain why:
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"we raise our voices in solidarity to unequivocally proclaim the holiness of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, as well as the recognition of the entire spectrum of gender identity and expression." 💚 🏳️⚧️ 💚
Ahead of Transgender Remembrance Day, the Rev. Jihyun Oh has joined other heads of diverse religious traditions in issuing a landmark statement proclaiming that transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are worthy of love, support, and protection. Read more: www.uua.org/pressroom/pr... #PCUSA
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"we raise our voices in solidarity to unequivocally proclaim the holiness of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, as well as the recognition of the entire spectrum of gender identity and expression." 💚 🏳️⚧️ 💚
Becerra scorched by scandal in California governor’s race.
Efforts to manipulate donor campaign funds blow up.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Efforts to manipulate donor campaign funds blow up.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘It raises all sorts of questions’: Becerra scorched by scandal in California governor’s race
The bombshell investigation, in which Becerra was not accused of wrongdoing, came as Becerra was trying to jumpstart his campaign.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Becerra scorched by scandal in California governor’s race.
Efforts to manipulate donor campaign funds blow up.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Efforts to manipulate donor campaign funds blow up.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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"Decision-based evidence-making" — that's how one former #CDC leader described the approach to scientific decision making under the HHS secretary in a meaty examination of Kennedy's unprecedented tenure by several @statnews.com colleagues. www.statnews.com/2025/11/18/r...
How RFK Jr., America's celebrity health secretary, is steamrolling science
RFK Jr. is plowing ahead with sweeping changes to U.S. health care that have thrilled supporters, purged opponents, and horrified critics.
www.statnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Decision-based evidence-making" — that's how one former #CDC leader described the approach to scientific decision making under the HHS secretary in a meaty examination of Kennedy's unprecedented tenure by several @statnews.com colleagues. www.statnews.com/2025/11/18/r...