Allen Louis Linton II
@allenlinton2.bsky.social
Best there isn't, best there wasn't, best there ever won't be.
Pinned
Genuinely open to these answers, especially with respect to accountability and change
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For those interested in why Black & Caribbean people are going off about the sugar cane from last night's halftime show: sugar is a plantation commodity that fueled slavery & colonialism
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Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History
The Place of Sugar in Modern History
bookshop.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
The Battle of O’Hare www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
The Battle of O’Hare
As the competition between United and American heats up, Chicago has become the front line.
www.chicagomag.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The Battle of O’Hare www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
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Love the universal “is that Pedro Pascal?!” reaction.
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Love the universal “is that Pedro Pascal?!” reaction.
Sometimes the technology works as intended.
Why Cops Frequently Got Caught Planting Drugs in 2017
Look. All technology comes with a learning curve.
gizmodo.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Sometimes the technology works as intended.
TikTok has the attention of the Euro Commission and changes may be coming
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok\'s addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act
Today, the European Commission preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design.
ec.europa.eu
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
TikTok has the attention of the Euro Commission and changes may be coming
Good piece by @southsideweekly.bsky.social on one of the most frustrating political battles in the city. We cannot move backwards on smart solutions to safety.
southsideweekly.com/archer-ave-b...
southsideweekly.com/archer-ave-b...
Archer Ave Bike Lanes Tension Fuels Political Ambitions
Some opposition to the pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements have been coordinated by the politically connected pro-charter school Urban Center and attempts to unseat the local alder and mayor.
southsideweekly.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Good piece by @southsideweekly.bsky.social on one of the most frustrating political battles in the city. We cannot move backwards on smart solutions to safety.
southsideweekly.com/archer-ave-b...
southsideweekly.com/archer-ave-b...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
Talk about someone who hates women doing the same things as men, yeeesh
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon warns Scouts to make ‘core value reforms’ or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Talk about someone who hates women doing the same things as men, yeeesh
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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this literally looks like a scene from THE FIRST PURGE
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 AM
this literally looks like a scene from THE FIRST PURGE
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WaPo reports xAI deliberately loosened Grok's guardrails to boost popularity, sparking internal alarm. Employees had to pledge to work with "profane content." Even more disturbing, employees were listening to lurid audio conversations Tesla drivers had with Grok. Musk prioritized growth over safety.
Inside Musk’s bet to hook users that turned Grok into a porn generator
Under pressure to boost its popularity, Elon Musk’s xAI loosened guardrails and relaxed controls on sexual content, setting off internal concern.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
WaPo reports xAI deliberately loosened Grok's guardrails to boost popularity, sparking internal alarm. Employees had to pledge to work with "profane content." Even more disturbing, employees were listening to lurid audio conversations Tesla drivers had with Grok. Musk prioritized growth over safety.
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"tired of some of their admiration for [insert lefty or left-leaning political and cultural figure]" explains a solid three-quarters of the last decade of american politics
Larry Summers complaining to Epstein that his kids admire Bernie Sanders too much
February 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
"tired of some of their admiration for [insert lefty or left-leaning political and cultural figure]" explains a solid three-quarters of the last decade of american politics
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Another piece of evidence showing the destructive impact of guns on our society. And it appears nothing will change on this front for a while
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Firearm Mortality in the US Pediatric Population
This case series discusses the rise of pediatric firearm mortality in the US.
jamanetwork.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Another piece of evidence showing the destructive impact of guns on our society. And it appears nothing will change on this front for a while
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...