Freida
@freidaoctothorpe.bsky.social
#FreeTheLeopards superfan. I like things smooth, like my brain.
🫀 Crimea is Ukraine.
🫀 Crimea is Ukraine.
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UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’
Exclusive: Imran Ahmed says US companies are ‘corrupting the system’ of politics by seeking to avoid accountability
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This isn’t just about one researcher or one organization. It’s about whether exposing disinformation is treated as a civic duty, or as an act of resistance punishable by the state. And that’s exactly why they’re being targeted.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This isn’t just about one researcher or one organization. It’s about whether exposing disinformation is treated as a civic duty, or as an act of resistance punishable by the state. And that’s exactly why they’re being targeted.
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speech, making clear that Ahmed cannot be detained or deported until the court hears his challenge. That intervention matters because it draws a line: the government can’t simply declare evidence inconvenient and erase the person who produced it.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
speech, making clear that Ahmed cannot be detained or deported until the court hears his challenge. That intervention matters because it draws a line: the government can’t simply declare evidence inconvenient and erase the person who produced it.
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A federal judge in Manhattan stepped in and issued a temporary restraining order blocking Ahmed’s arrest or removal while his lawsuit proceeds. The judge emphasized constitutional protections like due process and free
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A federal judge in Manhattan stepped in and issued a temporary restraining order blocking Ahmed’s arrest or removal while his lawsuit proceeds. The judge emphasized constitutional protections like due process and free
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announced. Immigration authorities threatened to detain or deport him under a rarely invoked provision that allows removal based on perceived foreign-policy risks not criminal conduct. It was a way to punish speech without ever having to prove the research wrong.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
announced. Immigration authorities threatened to detain or deport him under a rarely invoked provision that allows removal based on perceived foreign-policy risks not criminal conduct. It was a way to punish speech without ever having to prove the research wrong.
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That framing unlocked a dangerous workaround: immigration power. Ahmed, who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States living in Washington, D.C., with his American wife and child, was the only one of the targeted group physically present in the country when sanctions were
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
That framing unlocked a dangerous workaround: immigration power. Ahmed, who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States living in Washington, D.C., with his American wife and child, was the only one of the targeted group physically present in the country when sanctions were
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evidence, the admin reframed the researchers themselves as the threat. Under the Trump State Department, led by Marco Rubio, independent watchdogs were labeled “radical activists” and “weaponized NGOs,” a move designed to turn research into a national-security problem rather than a public debate.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
evidence, the admin reframed the researchers themselves as the threat. Under the Trump State Department, led by Marco Rubio, independent watchdogs were labeled “radical activists” and “weaponized NGOs,” a move designed to turn research into a national-security problem rather than a public debate.
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Those findings directly collided with Trump narratives. CCDH mapped the same ecosystems that fueled election denial, COVID misinformation, and coordinated harassment the networks Trump relied on to mobilize support, undermine trust, and attack journalists and institutions. Instead of disputing the
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Those findings directly collided with Trump narratives. CCDH mapped the same ecosystems that fueled election denial, COVID misinformation, and coordinated harassment the networks Trump relied on to mobilize support, undermine trust, and attack journalists and institutions. Instead of disputing the
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and harmful content, and how social-media platforms amplify outrage because it’s profitable. That research repeatedly showed that lies about elections, vaccines, immigrants, and public institutions weren’t accidental they were systemic and politically useful.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
and harmful content, and how social-media platforms amplify outrage because it’s profitable. That research repeatedly showed that lies about elections, vaccines, immigrants, and public institutions weren’t accidental they were systemic and politically useful.
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CCDH didn’t run protests or campaigns; they followed the data. Their work documented how disinformation spreads online, how a small number of powerful accounts generate enormous volumes of false
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
CCDH didn’t run protests or campaigns; they followed the data. Their work documented how disinformation spreads online, how a small number of powerful accounts generate enormous volumes of false
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Let’s talk about something not many people are chatting about and what’s actually happening right now.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Let’s talk about something not many people are chatting about and what’s actually happening right now.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.
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What an awful day. What an awful neighbor.
But this will not distract us from our New Year’s resolutions.
💙$439,991 has been raised towards Dark Night
💛 $2,875,361—towards Sky Sentinel
garjp73 won a Dark Night patch🦇
Our 5-day mission continues:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
But this will not distract us from our New Year’s resolutions.
💙$439,991 has been raised towards Dark Night
💛 $2,875,361—towards Sky Sentinel
garjp73 won a Dark Night patch🦇
Our 5-day mission continues:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
December 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What an awful day. What an awful neighbor.
But this will not distract us from our New Year’s resolutions.
💙$439,991 has been raised towards Dark Night
💛 $2,875,361—towards Sky Sentinel
garjp73 won a Dark Night patch🦇
Our 5-day mission continues:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
But this will not distract us from our New Year’s resolutions.
💙$439,991 has been raised towards Dark Night
💛 $2,875,361—towards Sky Sentinel
garjp73 won a Dark Night patch🦇
Our 5-day mission continues:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, with Finland and Poland set to follow.
December 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, with Finland and Poland set to follow.
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There has been a startling & disturbing increase in violent threats against judges who rule against Felon Trump.
I break down the latest data from the US Marshals Service & detail the hypocrisy from the Far-Right who accuse Democrats of promoting political violence.
youtu.be/Elmprpo0miE?...
I break down the latest data from the US Marshals Service & detail the hypocrisy from the Far-Right who accuse Democrats of promoting political violence.
youtu.be/Elmprpo0miE?...
Trump’s WAR on Judges ERUPTS as Violent Threats Surge
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There has been a startling & disturbing increase in violent threats against judges who rule against Felon Trump.
I break down the latest data from the US Marshals Service & detail the hypocrisy from the Far-Right who accuse Democrats of promoting political violence.
youtu.be/Elmprpo0miE?...
I break down the latest data from the US Marshals Service & detail the hypocrisy from the Far-Right who accuse Democrats of promoting political violence.
youtu.be/Elmprpo0miE?...
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov: “There are currently many voices within Putin’s inner circle saying, ‘the war needs to end.’
“And there are more of them now than before.”
“And there are more of them now than before.”
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov: “There are currently many voices within Putin’s inner circle saying, ‘the war needs to end.’
“And there are more of them now than before.”
“And there are more of them now than before.”
'Exposed'
And 'alledged'
Which is it?
And 'alledged'
Which is it?
December 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
'Exposed'
And 'alledged'
Which is it?
And 'alledged'
Which is it?
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It's like the Andy Parsons joke that went something like this:
"If you have a rat problem you set a trap, you don't dress up in your Sunday best, get pissed off your tits, and chase after it with a pack of cats"
"If you have a rat problem you set a trap, you don't dress up in your Sunday best, get pissed off your tits, and chase after it with a pack of cats"
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's like the Andy Parsons joke that went something like this:
"If you have a rat problem you set a trap, you don't dress up in your Sunday best, get pissed off your tits, and chase after it with a pack of cats"
"If you have a rat problem you set a trap, you don't dress up in your Sunday best, get pissed off your tits, and chase after it with a pack of cats"
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Commanders of 10th and 54th Brigades Dismissed
Following the rapid loss of the city of Siversk, north of Bakhmut, Ukraine’s senior military command has removed the commanders of two brigades from their posts: Colonel Oleksiy Konoval, commander...
Source
Following the rapid loss of the city of Siversk, north of Bakhmut, Ukraine’s senior military command has removed the commanders of two brigades from their posts: Colonel Oleksiy Konoval, commander...
Source
Commanders of 10th and 54th Brigades Dismissed
Following the rapid loss of the city of Siversk, north of Bakhmut, Ukraine’s senior military command has removed the commanders of two brigades from their posts: Colonel Oleksiy Konoval…
militaryland.net
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Commanders of 10th and 54th Brigades Dismissed
Following the rapid loss of the city of Siversk, north of Bakhmut, Ukraine’s senior military command has removed the commanders of two brigades from their posts: Colonel Oleksiy Konoval, commander...
Source
Following the rapid loss of the city of Siversk, north of Bakhmut, Ukraine’s senior military command has removed the commanders of two brigades from their posts: Colonel Oleksiy Konoval, commander...
Source
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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Uninformed car salesman Elon Musk has criticised NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for naming 31-year FDNY veteran Lillian Bonsignore as the next fire commissioner.
December 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Uninformed car salesman Elon Musk has criticised NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for naming 31-year FDNY veteran Lillian Bonsignore as the next fire commissioner.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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BREAKING
The American College of Physicians has called for the removal of RFK Jr.
The American College of Physicians has called for the removal of RFK Jr.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
BREAKING
The American College of Physicians has called for the removal of RFK Jr.
The American College of Physicians has called for the removal of RFK Jr.
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We wish our beautiful NAFO community a Merry Christmas and happy new year! 🎊
This video, co hosted by our co founder Ragnar @ragnars.bsky.social, is the last of this year!
Here’s where you can watch the whole thing:
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Thank you everyone for this wonderful year ♥️
This video, co hosted by our co founder Ragnar @ragnars.bsky.social, is the last of this year!
Here’s where you can watch the whole thing:
🔗 youtu.be/O143ZKk-f5k?...
Thank you everyone for this wonderful year ♥️
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We wish our beautiful NAFO community a Merry Christmas and happy new year! 🎊
This video, co hosted by our co founder Ragnar @ragnars.bsky.social, is the last of this year!
Here’s where you can watch the whole thing:
🔗 youtu.be/O143ZKk-f5k?...
Thank you everyone for this wonderful year ♥️
This video, co hosted by our co founder Ragnar @ragnars.bsky.social, is the last of this year!
Here’s where you can watch the whole thing:
🔗 youtu.be/O143ZKk-f5k?...
Thank you everyone for this wonderful year ♥️
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Our government’s priorities are entirely backward. And purposefully so.
December 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our government’s priorities are entirely backward. And purposefully so.
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We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.