Alex Plank
@alexplank.bsky.social
Alex Plank:
Filmmaker, actor, producer.
Autistic founder of Wrong Planet.
🐕🦺 Max Plank
Filmmaker, actor, producer.
Autistic founder of Wrong Planet.
🐕🦺 Max Plank
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
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Generating these images is now a huge proportion of what's being asked publicly of Grok on X.
It's generating nonconsensual images of people in revealing clothes, manipulated into sexual poses and otherwise degraded.
Stop participating in that platform.
It's generating nonconsensual images of people in revealing clothes, manipulated into sexual poses and otherwise degraded.
Stop participating in that platform.
For the last few days on X, people (mainly women, and sometimes children) have had nonconsensual images of them in swimsuits (or much worse) requested by users and created by Grok.
Musk's only apparent response thus far has been to crack jokes about it.
Musk's only apparent response thus far has been to crack jokes about it.
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Generating these images is now a huge proportion of what's being asked publicly of Grok on X.
It's generating nonconsensual images of people in revealing clothes, manipulated into sexual poses and otherwise degraded.
Stop participating in that platform.
It's generating nonconsensual images of people in revealing clothes, manipulated into sexual poses and otherwise degraded.
Stop participating in that platform.
Australia allows children 12 and up to obtain firearm permits but they need to be at least 16 to post to instagram.
December 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Australia allows children 12 and up to obtain firearm permits but they need to be at least 16 to post to instagram.
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TWENTY-SIX shackled people taken by ICE today in Baltimore by Eastern Air Express.
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
TWENTY-SIX shackled people taken by ICE today in Baltimore by Eastern Air Express.
MS NOW
KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, REPEAT KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH
President Trump may have had enough of Kash Patel, according to sources
The president is weighing whether to oust the FBI director after scrutiny of Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
MS NOW
This AI PAC is run by someone who was a staffer for not only Andrew Cuomo, but also Chuck Schumer.
Big tech players, once again, trying to spend away regulation... "Leading the Future is backed by venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, AI search engine company Perplexity, SV Angel founder Ron Conway [and others]..." www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/a... via @cnbc.com
AI industry-backed super PAC targets New York Democrat in opening shot of midterms
The AI-friendly Trump administration was reportedly frustrated with the super PAC, Leading the Future, over its affiliation with Democratic operatives.
www.cnbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This AI PAC is run by someone who was a staffer for not only Andrew Cuomo, but also Chuck Schumer.
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it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
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UPDATE: A lawsuit in Ghana confirms this Omni ICE flight held 14 third-country nationals, at least seven of whom still appear to be imprisoned.
That brings the Ghana total to 42 people on three ICE flights.
I've updated the third-country removal tracker: hardghistory.ghost.io/tracking-all...
That brings the Ghana total to 42 people on three ICE flights.
I've updated the third-country removal tracker: hardghistory.ghost.io/tracking-all...
October 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
UPDATE: A lawsuit in Ghana confirms this Omni ICE flight held 14 third-country nationals, at least seven of whom still appear to be imprisoned.
That brings the Ghana total to 42 people on three ICE flights.
I've updated the third-country removal tracker: hardghistory.ghost.io/tracking-all...
That brings the Ghana total to 42 people on three ICE flights.
I've updated the third-country removal tracker: hardghistory.ghost.io/tracking-all...
Why do they play the World Series games so late? Do they no longer get enough viewership to justify starting earlier so people on the east coast will watch the whole games?
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Why do they play the World Series games so late? Do they no longer get enough viewership to justify starting earlier so people on the east coast will watch the whole games?
RIP
A visit to the University of Virginia this morning.
October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
RIP
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They’re doing this because it’s so successful
Meta is cutting around 600 roles in AI unit, Axios reports reut.rs/4opgmAI
Meta is cutting around 600 roles in AI unit, Axios reports
Meta is cutting roughly 600 positions out of the several thousand roles within its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence unit, Axios reported on Wednesday.
reut.rs
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
They’re doing this because it’s so successful
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Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
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not a single news org signed. that's what it takes. stand together. everywhere, every time.
If you are following the story of The Pentagon's new policy, nicknamed, "you must check with us before you dream of doing any journalism," you may enjoy this update from @status.news
October 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
not a single news org signed. that's what it takes. stand together. everywhere, every time.
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UK business secretary approved £1.5bn JLR loan guarantee despite civil service concerns on.ft.com/4mJmUcc
UK business secretary approved £1.5bn JLR loan guarantee despite civil service concerns
Peter Kyle said he was willing to take on greater risk in approving the speedy financial support for carmaker
on.ft.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
UK business secretary approved £1.5bn JLR loan guarantee despite civil service concerns on.ft.com/4mJmUcc
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There you go again. Calling people you disagree with “Nazis.“
Watch: “In 1939, 20,000 Americans rallied in New York’s Madison Square Garden to celebrate the rise of Nazism – an event largely forgotten from American history.“
A Night at the Garden | An American Nazi Rally in 1939 | POV
YouTube video by PBS
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
There you go again. Calling people you disagree with “Nazis.“
Damned by faint praise
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, when asked whether she would endorse Zohran Mamdani: "I support the Democrat in the race, sure."
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Damned by faint praise
Anyone in San Francisco feel an earthquake?
September 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Anyone in San Francisco feel an earthquake?
SAG-AFTRA Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
SAG-AFTRA Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
“in the colloquial sense” 🫠
September 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
“in the colloquial sense” 🫠
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While I mention Alan in the headline (because I care about that), most of the piece links his layoff to the long string of job cuts and other moves by PMC, which is apparently bleeding money. That revenue problem is also driving PMC's lawsuit against Google, which specifically mentions Rolling Stone
September 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM
While I mention Alan in the headline (because I care about that), most of the piece links his layoff to the long string of job cuts and other moves by PMC, which is apparently bleeding money. That revenue problem is also driving PMC's lawsuit against Google, which specifically mentions Rolling Stone
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Legacy media is literally caping for white supremacy now. Quoting the man they’re venerating, whose proud life’s work was disparaging marginalized groups, is officially a firing offense, but calling for the homeless to be euthanized is not. Wild.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Legacy media is literally caping for white supremacy now. Quoting the man they’re venerating, whose proud life’s work was disparaging marginalized groups, is officially a firing offense, but calling for the homeless to be euthanized is not. Wild.
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In fairness everyone involved is at a disadvantage here because Americans in general have no idea what leftist ideology even is
Q: "You told the WSJ that it is 'very clear to us and investigators that this person was deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.' Can you elaborate?"
Gov. Cox: "Sure. That information comes from the people around him, from his family members and his friends. That's how we got that information."
Gov. Cox: "Sure. That information comes from the people around him, from his family members and his friends. That's how we got that information."
September 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
In fairness everyone involved is at a disadvantage here because Americans in general have no idea what leftist ideology even is
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Yesterday's piece from @jamellebouie.net is the only high-profile piece I've seen that specifically discusses the watchlist, its effect on academics, and its effect on public attitudes toward academia as a whole. (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/o...
September 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Yesterday's piece from @jamellebouie.net is the only high-profile piece I've seen that specifically discusses the watchlist, its effect on academics, and its effect on public attitudes toward academia as a whole. (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/o...
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First the WSJ incorrectly reporting the bullet casings had "trans ideology" written on them, then The Guardian interviews some jagoff and prints claims that the shooter was "leftist," which the source then retracts. This is journalistic malpractice on a systemic scale.
Y'know that Guardian article which cited an anonymous friend of Tyler Robinson claiming he was the only "leftist" in his family?
It just got updated after the "verified source" decided he couldn't remember his "relationship" with the accused shooter well enough to be quoted
It just got updated after the "verified source" decided he couldn't remember his "relationship" with the accused shooter well enough to be quoted
September 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
First the WSJ incorrectly reporting the bullet casings had "trans ideology" written on them, then The Guardian interviews some jagoff and prints claims that the shooter was "leftist," which the source then retracts. This is journalistic malpractice on a systemic scale.