@bribrough.bsky.social
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I think the use of chatbots for stuff like this is intended to train people to use it to avoid everything that’s painful or hard. It can write the obituary, the breakup text, the complaint letter. It’s meant to separate humans from their difficult feelings. Seems bad.
New: A few weeks ago, when my father-in-law died, the funeral home asked if we wanted to use AI to write his obituary. So I dug into it and found that it's the biggest new trend in "death care." Tens of thousands of AI obits have been made already. Often the families don't even know wapo.st/4okuxIg
The rise of AI tools that write about you when you die
Families and funeral directors are using AI obituary generators to more efficiently memorialize the dead. What happens when they get it wrong?
wapo.st
August 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I think the use of chatbots for stuff like this is intended to train people to use it to avoid everything that’s painful or hard. It can write the obituary, the breakup text, the complaint letter. It’s meant to separate humans from their difficult feelings. Seems bad.
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#ShouldBeFrontPage but isn’t 8/2/25
Billionaires via their Republican minions have terminated the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting).
The last major media system not controlled by media oligarchs or profit-driven model.
NYT Grade: F
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Billionaires via their Republican minions have terminated the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting).
The last major media system not controlled by media oligarchs or profit-driven model.
NYT Grade: F
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August 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#ShouldBeFrontPage but isn’t 8/2/25
Billionaires via their Republican minions have terminated the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting).
The last major media system not controlled by media oligarchs or profit-driven model.
NYT Grade: F
1/n
Billionaires via their Republican minions have terminated the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting).
The last major media system not controlled by media oligarchs or profit-driven model.
NYT Grade: F
1/n
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“The data, obtained through public records requests, show that at least 60 percent of the centers analyzed had reported serious pregnancy complications, suicide attempts, or sexual assault allegations.”
Beyond haunting. How do the ghouls doing this sleep at night? www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
Beyond haunting. How do the ghouls doing this sleep at night? www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
“The data, obtained through public records requests, show that at least 60 percent of the centers analyzed had reported serious pregnancy complications, suicide attempts, or sexual assault allegations.”
Beyond haunting. How do the ghouls doing this sleep at night? www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
Beyond haunting. How do the ghouls doing this sleep at night? www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
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NOTE this is "Trump's War on Iran." Not "with" - that implies mutuality. And not simply "war" nor "attack."
June 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
NOTE this is "Trump's War on Iran." Not "with" - that implies mutuality. And not simply "war" nor "attack."
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ICE arrested Job Garcia while he was running errands in LA. Job is a US citizen, a scholar, and a brilliant photographer. He’s also my friend. But none of that should determine his humanity.
ICE must release Job Garcia immediately.
ICE must release Job Garcia immediately.
June 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
ICE arrested Job Garcia while he was running errands in LA. Job is a US citizen, a scholar, and a brilliant photographer. He’s also my friend. But none of that should determine his humanity.
ICE must release Job Garcia immediately.
ICE must release Job Garcia immediately.
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(90% is not hyperbole)
People genuinely do not understand or appreciate how much actual governance happens at the state and local level in the USA, especially as compared with (eg) most European nations.
90% might be slight hyperbole, but it's way over 50% by any reasonable measure.
90% might be slight hyperbole, but it's way over 50% by any reasonable measure.
June 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
(90% is not hyperbole)
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EXCLUSIVE: A GOP congressman from N. Carolina appears to have violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of "Liberation Day"-timed stock purchases from which he profited after quickly selling.
From me in @fortune.com:
fortune.com/2025/06/16/t...
From me in @fortune.com:
fortune.com/2025/06/16/t...
Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump's 'Liberation Day' in a potential STOCK Act violation
Moore did not publicly disclose a dozen stock trades that he made throughout April until Friday, which is well after a federal deadline for doing so.
fortune.com
June 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A GOP congressman from N. Carolina appears to have violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of "Liberation Day"-timed stock purchases from which he profited after quickly selling.
From me in @fortune.com:
fortune.com/2025/06/16/t...
From me in @fortune.com:
fortune.com/2025/06/16/t...
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A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend”
Via Sam Stein on twitter
Via Sam Stein on twitter
June 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend”
Via Sam Stein on twitter
Via Sam Stein on twitter
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I really really needed to see that people hadn't given up and accepted this shit as inevitable, or (even worse) embraced it.
And today showed us that beautifully.
No one wanted in on his tank show, but people WERE HUNGRY to tell him to go fuck himself.
And today showed us that beautifully.
No one wanted in on his tank show, but people WERE HUNGRY to tell him to go fuck himself.
June 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I really really needed to see that people hadn't given up and accepted this shit as inevitable, or (even worse) embraced it.
And today showed us that beautifully.
No one wanted in on his tank show, but people WERE HUNGRY to tell him to go fuck himself.
And today showed us that beautifully.
No one wanted in on his tank show, but people WERE HUNGRY to tell him to go fuck himself.
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Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
June 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
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Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.military.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
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Hi, pardon me, hello: mass protest in the face of fascism is a great idea and in fact the only thing that works to actually combat it. anyone saying otherwise is an idiot. sorry, i cannot anymore with this shit. do the fucking reading!
June 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hi, pardon me, hello: mass protest in the face of fascism is a great idea and in fact the only thing that works to actually combat it. anyone saying otherwise is an idiot. sorry, i cannot anymore with this shit. do the fucking reading!
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I don't like it when @profjessblankshain.bsky.social freaks out. Not a good sign for the health of civil-military relations.
Candidly, as a civ-mil watcher, this scene at Bragg is freaking me out more than anything else that's happened so far. Just an absolute collapse of professional military norms.
June 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I don't like it when @profjessblankshain.bsky.social freaks out. Not a good sign for the health of civil-military relations.
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just absolutely insane that this is what Trump accused Biden of doing, and now he's done it himself.
Congratulations, North Carolina. You’re on your own and your FEMA request is “not warranted.”
Read ⬇️
Read ⬇️
May 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
just absolutely insane that this is what Trump accused Biden of doing, and now he's done it himself.
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We're not celebrating until it's officially official, but this is GREAT news!! As the (conservative, Trump-appointed) judge writes, "You establish the rules before the game. You don't change them after the game is done."
HUGE ruling—by a conservative judge—that is almost certain to be affirmed by the 4th Circuit and is unlikely to be disturbed by SCOTUS. Justice Riggs’ final victory draws much closer.
BREAKING: U.S. District Court Judge Richard Myers orders the NC State Board of Elections to certify a 734-vote win for Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs and rejects all of Griffin's election protests. Judge stays order for one week so Griffin may appeal. #ncpol
May 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We're not celebrating until it's officially official, but this is GREAT news!! As the (conservative, Trump-appointed) judge writes, "You establish the rules before the game. You don't change them after the game is done."
Justice Allison Riggs won her race for NC Supreme Court, and with this ruling she is one step closer to having her victory certified. And, we will NEVER FORGET Jefferson Griffin's cynical attempt to disenfranchise thousands of voters. Free and FAIR elections Foreverrrrr⚖️
We're not celebrating until it's officially official, but this is GREAT news!! As the (conservative, Trump-appointed) judge writes, "You establish the rules before the game. You don't change them after the game is done."
HUGE ruling—by a conservative judge—that is almost certain to be affirmed by the 4th Circuit and is unlikely to be disturbed by SCOTUS. Justice Riggs’ final victory draws much closer.
May 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Justice Allison Riggs won her race for NC Supreme Court, and with this ruling she is one step closer to having her victory certified. And, we will NEVER FORGET Jefferson Griffin's cynical attempt to disenfranchise thousands of voters. Free and FAIR elections Foreverrrrr⚖️
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Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:
April 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:
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“When a prison camp opens in your town… When a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom… When the president* destroys what’s left of the Constitution… They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.” @aoc.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“When a prison camp opens in your town… When a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom… When the president* destroys what’s left of the Constitution… They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.” @aoc.bsky.social
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"Most local governments still haven't seen a nickel."
Losing ground: Six months after Helene, local governments still haven’t been paid
Most days, Brandon Rogers has dirt under his fingernails — a badge of honest labor. Owner of a small auto repair shop on the outskirts of Canton, Rogers usually wakes up, puts on some sturdy workwear ...
smokymountainnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"Most local governments still haven't seen a nickel."
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Great work by @justcalma.bsky.social here! Of course I love getting cited again but there are lots of great quotes throughout from people who know the space
www.theverge.com/environment/...
www.theverge.com/environment/...
The EPA cracked down on Tesla and SpaceX. Then Elon Musk and DOGE took over.
Who’s left to hold Musk accountable?
www.theverge.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Great work by @justcalma.bsky.social here! Of course I love getting cited again but there are lots of great quotes throughout from people who know the space
www.theverge.com/environment/...
www.theverge.com/environment/...
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An important win by Allison Riggs, the Democratic justice & candidate in the 2024 North Carolina supreme court race: a federal appeals court pauses state courts' order that helped her GOP opponent's bid to overturn Riggs' win in November.
BREAKING: Fourth Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, stops all implementation of N.C. courts' orders in the state supreme court election. Niemeyer, joined by Heytens, writes the decision. Quattlebaum dissents, finding the district court order to be an unappealable TRO. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
An important win by Allison Riggs, the Democratic justice & candidate in the 2024 North Carolina supreme court race: a federal appeals court pauses state courts' order that helped her GOP opponent's bid to overturn Riggs' win in November.
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fighting tears
April 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
fighting tears