JFB
@jasonfbennett.bsky.social
trying to figure out what I'm even doing here. this'll probably be a mix of plants, cats, bikes, and music. dervish-y things too from time to time.
on Mastodon too jasonfbennett@triangletoot.party, though there's not much going on over there.
on Mastodon too jasonfbennett@triangletoot.party, though there's not much going on over there.
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Although Durham officials were not informed of any planned CBP activity, individuals have reported seeing agents in the city, and Nida Allam, who chairs the Durham County Board of Commissioners, said she witnessed three people taken into custody in a Durham shopping center on Avondale Drive.
Federal Agents Are Coming to the Triangle. Here’s What We Know.
Officials say Customs and Border Protection agents are in Raleigh today, and immigrant advocacy groups say they may appear in surrounding areas.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Although Durham officials were not informed of any planned CBP activity, individuals have reported seeing agents in the city, and Nida Allam, who chairs the Durham County Board of Commissioners, said she witnessed three people taken into custody in a Durham shopping center on Avondale Drive.
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This fascist panopticon is powered by Motorola and @reuters.com.
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This fascist panopticon is powered by Motorola and @reuters.com.
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Happy birthday, Danny DeVito!
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Happy birthday, Danny DeVito!
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
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Today marked Day One of Customs and Border Patrol’s Charlotte Operation. And as we’ve come to expect from these operations, federal agents targeted workers throughout Charlotte and the surrounding areas.
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Today marked Day One of Customs and Border Patrol’s Charlotte Operation. And as we’ve come to expect from these operations, federal agents targeted workers throughout Charlotte and the surrounding areas.
I'm spending the weekend meditating on what circumstances would encourage me to spend several hours discussing the weather and gratitude with the fascists in my family at Thanksgiving.
Such a good *idea* for sparking change, but I haven't seen much development of my abilities in previous attempts.
Such a good *idea* for sparking change, but I haven't seen much development of my abilities in previous attempts.
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm spending the weekend meditating on what circumstances would encourage me to spend several hours discussing the weather and gratitude with the fascists in my family at Thanksgiving.
Such a good *idea* for sparking change, but I haven't seen much development of my abilities in previous attempts.
Such a good *idea* for sparking change, but I haven't seen much development of my abilities in previous attempts.
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“It definitely will save us a lot of money.” Durham Public School’s first two electric school buses have hit the road, saving the district money on fuel and maintenance costs 🔌💡
Durham Public Schools' electric school buses hit the road this week
This was made possible by the Clean Bus Program.
ow.ly
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“It definitely will save us a lot of money.” Durham Public School’s first two electric school buses have hit the road, saving the district money on fuel and maintenance costs 🔌💡
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Funding alert: @grist.org is offering grants of up to $5,000 for reporting on rural climate issues and environmental justice in the United States. Newsrooms and freelancers are welcome to apply. Please share! grist.org/updates/gris...
Grist opens applications for new rural reporting grants on climate and environmental justice
Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project.
grist.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Funding alert: @grist.org is offering grants of up to $5,000 for reporting on rural climate issues and environmental justice in the United States. Newsrooms and freelancers are welcome to apply. Please share! grist.org/updates/gris...
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*stares off into the distance*
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
*stares off into the distance*
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Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
When Driving Is Not an Option
islandpress.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
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Possibly my favorite photo of MF DOOM
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Possibly my favorite photo of MF DOOM
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Catherine Ferrell was born in 1912 in Warsaw, a small town about 100 miles southeast of Durham. By 21, Ferrell should have been able to vote.
At 113, Catherine Ferrell Never Misses a Durham Election
North Carolina's oldest person is a Durham resident and one of the Bull City's most consistent voters.
indyweek.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Catherine Ferrell was born in 1912 in Warsaw, a small town about 100 miles southeast of Durham. By 21, Ferrell should have been able to vote.
Marlon Brando? The guy who played Superman's alien Dad?
Dwight Yoakam? The guy who played Warden Burns in Logan Lucky?
I think everybody has a “Wallace Shawn from Young Sheldon” — my first one would probably be “Vincent Price, the guy who did the voice of Ratigan in The Great Mouse Detective”
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Marlon Brando? The guy who played Superman's alien Dad?
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LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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that’s not very gneiss
October 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
that’s not very gneiss
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Happy Halloween, 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Happy Halloween, 🎃
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We've just launched the first large, site-less (home, direct to participant) randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid, testing tirzepatide (a GLP-1 drug) vs placebo. Please help spread the word
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief
www.scripps.edu
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We've just launched the first large, site-less (home, direct to participant) randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid, testing tirzepatide (a GLP-1 drug) vs placebo. Please help spread the word
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
Skimmed this and could follow the argument, but haven't read enough to say much about the findings. What's more interesting to me is whether the average American could triangulate between the intersecting correlations and come away with an informed opinion. Clearly the NYT couldn't.
Look. It would be great if there was one simple trick for winning elections. But 'just be more moderate' isn't it.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
The New York Times’ “Moderation Advantage” Is a Statistical Illusion
After accounting for money and incumbency the supposed electoral bonus for moderate candidates vanishes entirely.
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Skimmed this and could follow the argument, but haven't read enough to say much about the findings. What's more interesting to me is whether the average American could triangulate between the intersecting correlations and come away with an informed opinion. Clearly the NYT couldn't.
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Look. It would be great if there was one simple trick for winning elections. But 'just be more moderate' isn't it.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
The New York Times’ “Moderation Advantage” Is a Statistical Illusion
After accounting for money and incumbency the supposed electoral bonus for moderate candidates vanishes entirely.
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Look. It would be great if there was one simple trick for winning elections. But 'just be more moderate' isn't it.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
In fact, you can use the NYT's exact method to 'prove' a 'Progressive Advantage' of +1.4 pts.
This piece shows what's really going on: funded candidates do better than unfunded ones.
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🥳 COVID-19 vaccines are finally here! It’s been a long wait, but COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all people age 6 months and older here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. Learn more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🥳 COVID-19 vaccines are finally here! It’s been a long wait, but COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all people age 6 months and older here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. Learn more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
I picture that Heron ordering like the "junior man" in that Tampopo scene in the French restaurant. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRVL...
October 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I picture that Heron ordering like the "junior man" in that Tampopo scene in the French restaurant. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRVL...
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Jack DeJohnette, Willisau, Switzerland, 1977
📸 Andreas Raggenbass
📸 Andreas Raggenbass
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Jack DeJohnette, Willisau, Switzerland, 1977
📸 Andreas Raggenbass
📸 Andreas Raggenbass
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I needed this today…perhaps you do too.
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I needed this today…perhaps you do too.
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I understand why they had to stop him but I don’t agree with imprisoning him in the phantom zone
October 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I understand why they had to stop him but I don’t agree with imprisoning him in the phantom zone