Birgitta Jonsdottir
@birgittaj.bsky.social
Poetician and Antifa from Iceland.
Former Captain in, and co-creator of, the Pirate Party. Spent 8 years in parliament. Co-produced Collateral Murder. A annoying fly in the tent. Care about: Mother Earth & all her creatures 💚 🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️ 🇺🇦 🌏
Former Captain in, and co-creator of, the Pirate Party. Spent 8 years in parliament. Co-produced Collateral Murder. A annoying fly in the tent. Care about: Mother Earth & all her creatures 💚 🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️ 🇺🇦 🌏
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What’s happening now is part of a plan to end democracy:
“It is clear that Thiel sees corporations as the governments of the future and capitalists such as himself as the kings, and it is also clear that this is a shockingly common view in Thiel’s cohort.”
thebaffler.com/latest/mouth...
“It is clear that Thiel sees corporations as the governments of the future and capitalists such as himself as the kings, and it is also clear that this is a shockingly common view in Thiel’s cohort.”
thebaffler.com/latest/mouth...
Mouthbreathing Machiavellis Dream of a Silicon Reich | Corey Pein
Meet the neo-reactionaries who influenced the rightward drift of Silicon Valley.
thebaffler.com
Dark enlightenment & other crazy Thiel pet projects are unfolding. It's critical that people understand that the brownshirts hacking the entire USA infrastructure and dismantling it are his and Elon minions. Thiel sees himself as some sort of Saruman, while he fondles his Palantír.
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The U.S. military is being used inside the United States. There's a lot we don't know about how, why, and under what authorities.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The U.S. military is being used inside the United States. There's a lot we don't know about how, why, and under what authorities.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
Today, Lawfare is launching a new project–which includes a tracker and a map–to follow where and how the military is being domestically deployed.
Something positive to cherish.
“This documentary follows these Indigenous seed keepers as they honor their sacred responsibility to regenerate, re-matriate and safeguard heirloom seeds for future generations and offers a powerful view of what is possible in Indigenous communities working towards food sovereignty.”
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Inside the Indigenous Seed Keeping Movement | Full Documentary | PBS
YouTube video by PBS
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Something positive to cherish.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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We are pissed, and rightly so, but it’s all the more reason to keep fighting this oligarchy. Fight Palantir. Follow and share the boycott guide pinned to my feed to fight all of them open.substack.com/pub/psychope...
The Palantir Gambit
How Peter Thiel Became Big Brother — and How to Fight the Eye That Sees All
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We are pissed, and rightly so, but it’s all the more reason to keep fighting this oligarchy. Fight Palantir. Follow and share the boycott guide pinned to my feed to fight all of them open.substack.com/pub/psychope...
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The Messenger-Inquirer, Kentucky, US. 10th November 1988 - thirty-seven years ago today. #myalgicencephalomyelitis #ebv #epsteinbarr #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Messenger-Inquirer, Kentucky, US. 10th November 1988 - thirty-seven years ago today. #myalgicencephalomyelitis #ebv #epsteinbarr #myalgice #mecfs #cfsme
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I feel sick to my stomach reading the reports from Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli detention. I genuinely want to vomit.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I feel sick to my stomach reading the reports from Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli detention. I genuinely want to vomit.
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“"The first observation is that, in all the bodies that organs were harvested or removed are those that are now routinely transplanted: the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and corneas," Abu Sittah, who spent more than a month working in Gaza's hospitals during the war, said.”
Israel returns Palestinian bodies with organs ’expertly’ cut out
UK-based surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah says bodies of deceased Palestinians returned to Gaza by Israel show signs of professional organ extraction.
www.newarab.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“"The first observation is that, in all the bodies that organs were harvested or removed are those that are now routinely transplanted: the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and corneas," Abu Sittah, who spent more than a month working in Gaza's hospitals during the war, said.”
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THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
Arianna Sofia Veraza and her parents were driving to Sam's Club for milk, eggs and diapers yesterday when they heard helicopters and horns blaring yesterday. They had turned around to leave when a federal agent pepper-sprayed them through a car window.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
Pepper-sprayed Berwyn family rattled after getting caught up in federal blitz
Southwest Side politicians condemned Saturday’s pepper spraying and the federal sweep of Little Village as “state-sponsored terrorism” at a news conference Sunday.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
THEY PEPPER SPRAYED A BABY
Please read this entire excellent piece by Caroline, which points out that a judge ordered the Feds (again) to stop doing **this exact kind of thing** and they are still continuing to do it all over Chicago
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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Israelis blow up and destroy a residential complex in the Al- Shujai’yya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, in breach of the ceasefire agreement
(Sarah Wilkinson)
(Sarah Wilkinson)
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Israelis blow up and destroy a residential complex in the Al- Shujai’yya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, in breach of the ceasefire agreement
(Sarah Wilkinson)
(Sarah Wilkinson)
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This!
My senators are emailing like mad saying it's not over.
Don't let those 8 off the hook! Call em!
#Resist ✊🏽
My senators are emailing like mad saying it's not over.
Don't let those 8 off the hook! Call em!
#Resist ✊🏽
🚨 The shutdown isn’t over. The Senate vote was a procedural step, not a deal. Nothing is reopening. Nothing is fixed. Eight Democrats helped move an old GOP bill while families go unpaid and SNAP stays frozen.
Flood the lines. Call your Senators.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
🧵1/2
Flood the lines. Call your Senators.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
🧵1/2
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This!
My senators are emailing like mad saying it's not over.
Don't let those 8 off the hook! Call em!
#Resist ✊🏽
My senators are emailing like mad saying it's not over.
Don't let those 8 off the hook! Call em!
#Resist ✊🏽
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Today I wrote about Zohran Mamdani's historic win, the energizing power of holding to shared principles of decency, and a taxonomy of the endlessly intertwined relationship between shame and vision. www.the-reframe.com/the-extraord...
The Extraordinary Power of Standing For Something
Winning by creating vision in the positive space of shared standards, and expertly negotiating the negative space of shame.
www.the-reframe.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today I wrote about Zohran Mamdani's historic win, the energizing power of holding to shared principles of decency, and a taxonomy of the endlessly intertwined relationship between shame and vision. www.the-reframe.com/the-extraord...
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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If only the US had Brazil's Supreme Court. If we did, like Bolsonaro, who also attempted a coup, Trump would be in prison.
Trump has granted pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts in attempting to overthrow American democracy.
Trump has granted pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts in attempting to overthrow American democracy.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If only the US had Brazil's Supreme Court. If we did, like Bolsonaro, who also attempted a coup, Trump would be in prison.
Trump has granted pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts in attempting to overthrow American democracy.
Trump has granted pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts in attempting to overthrow American democracy.
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“Hell, yeah, she’s getting paid!” the lobbyist said."
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?
www.newyorker.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Hell, yeah, she’s getting paid!” the lobbyist said."
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Antonia Hitchens on the mystery of Laura Loomer's many vendettas
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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🚨🚨Striking and frightening that #Trump is also calling the shots over British #broadcasting and the #BBC. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
Trump gloats as BBC boss quits over coverage ‘mistakes’
Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, steps down after days of torrid headlines for the state broadcaster — and a direct attack by the Trump administration.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨🚨Striking and frightening that #Trump is also calling the shots over British #broadcasting and the #BBC. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
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Scientists and scholars in AI and its social impacts call on von der Leyen to retract #AIHype statement.
@olivia.science
@abeba.bsky.social
@irisvanrooij.bsky.social
@alexhanna.bsky.social
@rocher.lc
@danmcquillan.bsky.social
@robin.berjon.com
& many others have signed
www.iccl.ie/press-releas...
@olivia.science
@abeba.bsky.social
@irisvanrooij.bsky.social
@alexhanna.bsky.social
@rocher.lc
@danmcquillan.bsky.social
@robin.berjon.com
& many others have signed
www.iccl.ie/press-releas...
Scientists call on the President of the European Commission to retract AI hype statement
Experts in AI call on the President of the European Commission to retract unscientific AI hype statement she made in the budget speech.
www.iccl.ie
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Scientists and scholars in AI and its social impacts call on von der Leyen to retract #AIHype statement.
@olivia.science
@abeba.bsky.social
@irisvanrooij.bsky.social
@alexhanna.bsky.social
@rocher.lc
@danmcquillan.bsky.social
@robin.berjon.com
& many others have signed
www.iccl.ie/press-releas...
@olivia.science
@abeba.bsky.social
@irisvanrooij.bsky.social
@alexhanna.bsky.social
@rocher.lc
@danmcquillan.bsky.social
@robin.berjon.com
& many others have signed
www.iccl.ie/press-releas...
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*SCHUMER SAYS HE IS VOTING 'NO' ON GOP BILL
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
*SCHUMER SAYS HE IS VOTING 'NO' ON GOP BILL
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Our soldiers stationed overseas shouldn't be getting guidance from our government to look to local food banks for support.
I wonder how the German government would feel about paying for our forces to eat? 🤔
Not to mention, and more importantly, local people need that food.
I wonder how the German government would feel about paying for our forces to eat? 🤔
Not to mention, and more importantly, local people need that food.
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Our soldiers stationed overseas shouldn't be getting guidance from our government to look to local food banks for support.
I wonder how the German government would feel about paying for our forces to eat? 🤔
Not to mention, and more importantly, local people need that food.
I wonder how the German government would feel about paying for our forces to eat? 🤔
Not to mention, and more importantly, local people need that food.
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Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
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JUST IN: The Justice Department formally appeals U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricts the use of force against protesters and journalists.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
JUST IN: The Justice Department formally appeals U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' preliminary injunction, which restricts the use of force against protesters and journalists.
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I'm fixin' to tread.
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm fixin' to tread.
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IF THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO, WHAT THE HELL WAS THE POINT OF THE SHUTDOWN @schumer.senate.gov
A "PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE" MEANS THAT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE
A "PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE" MEANS THAT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
IF THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO, WHAT THE HELL WAS THE POINT OF THE SHUTDOWN @schumer.senate.gov
A "PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE" MEANS THAT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE
A "PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE" MEANS THAT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE
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The proposal is “not a deal," says Democratic U.S. House Rep. Ritchie Torres.
"It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.”
buff.ly/9aW3zLz
"It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.”
buff.ly/9aW3zLz
Democrats Consider GOP Deal to Reopen Government, With Promise of Later Vote on ACA Subsidies
Democrats are considering a Republican offer to reopen the government with a promise of a later vote on extending ACA health-care tax credits.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The proposal is “not a deal," says Democratic U.S. House Rep. Ritchie Torres.
"It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.”
buff.ly/9aW3zLz
"It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.”
buff.ly/9aW3zLz
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Chuck Schumer and friends. #DoNotCave Red alert. Call these Senators.
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Chuck Schumer and friends. #DoNotCave Red alert. Call these Senators.