Jo Grosse
@jogrosse.bsky.social
Fincrime analyst. Enjoy news, science, and nature in my spare time.
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US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses from 2013 to 2024. Noncitizens commit benefits fraud, but they are not a major part of the problem. Learn more from Cato’s David Bier
https://ow.ly/MsKQ50Y6uK1
https://ow.ly/MsKQ50Y6uK1
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses from 2013 to 2024. Noncitizens commit benefits fraud, but they are not a major part of the problem. Learn more from Cato’s David Bier
https://ow.ly/MsKQ50Y6uK1
https://ow.ly/MsKQ50Y6uK1
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
I am so proud of Minnesota right now. Also this is my 2026 mascot.
January 17, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I am so proud of Minnesota right now. Also this is my 2026 mascot.
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New from me!
After we reached out to the owner of these deepfake porn sites, they were removed offline and he deleted his socials.
Each time a site goes down, it's a win for me. Hopefully this guy never tries to get them up and running again.
Check out our investigation!
After we reached out to the owner of these deepfake porn sites, they were removed offline and he deleted his socials.
Each time a site goes down, it's a win for me. Hopefully this guy never tries to get them up and running again.
Check out our investigation!
Bellingcat’s @koltai.bsky.social uncovers the Hungarian national behind two deepfake porn websites. The key figure rakes in profits and vacations in luxury hotels in Dubai and Bali, whilst website visitors create sexually explicit images and videos.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
How We Found the Man Behind Two Deepfake Porn Sites
Business documents, website code and leaked data all led us back to one person profiting off non-consensual sexual imagery of women.
www.bellingcat.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
New from me!
After we reached out to the owner of these deepfake porn sites, they were removed offline and he deleted his socials.
Each time a site goes down, it's a win for me. Hopefully this guy never tries to get them up and running again.
Check out our investigation!
After we reached out to the owner of these deepfake porn sites, they were removed offline and he deleted his socials.
Each time a site goes down, it's a win for me. Hopefully this guy never tries to get them up and running again.
Check out our investigation!
Fascinating story New book tells how a 'Family of Spies' played a role in the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor | Here & Now share.google/89AQLLlLB0dd...
New book tells how a 'Family of Spies' played a role in the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor
Author Christine Kuehn's late grandfather, grandmother and aunt were spies for the Japanese in the run-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
share.google
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Fascinating story New book tells how a 'Family of Spies' played a role in the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor | Here & Now share.google/89AQLLlLB0dd...
I'm so ready for some holiday cheer!
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I'm so ready for some holiday cheer!
"Loneliness, civic decline, distrust in public life - they share a common failure: people waiting for someone else to reach out first."
Our essay on the nudge for men:https://substack.com/profile/541116-john-dickerson/note/c-166899740?r=blj0&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Loneliness, civic decline, distrust in public life - they share a common failure: people waiting for someone else to reach out first."
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You should lock your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages
To keep your texts safe from prying eyes, make sure they’re encrypted with these 4 tips.
nyti.ms
October 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
You should lock your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
Ha, I'll have to study up on One Piece.
VIDEO: Why has the 'One Piece' flag become a Gen Z protest symbol?
A cartoon skull and crossbones from the cult manga series has been seen among crowds of protesting youngsters from Asia to Africa to Latin America and Europe. The emblem has become the flag of Gen Z anti-establishment demos
A cartoon skull and crossbones from the cult manga series has been seen among crowds of protesting youngsters from Asia to Africa to Latin America and Europe. The emblem has become the flag of Gen Z anti-establishment demos
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Ha, I'll have to study up on One Piece.
Oct 18 No Kings protest at the Capitol www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Sacramento · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
September 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Oct 18 No Kings protest at the Capitol www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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“Both parents should participate in raising children, but I’m thinking more that the man is typically the breadwinner and the female is more focused on the home and raising children... I know it sounds old-fashioned.”
@19thnews.org's annual poll includes opinions on traditional gender roles.
@19thnews.org's annual poll includes opinions on traditional gender roles.
Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren’t so sure
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows how men and women of every generation, including Gen Z, are divided over questions about who takes on which roles in the family.
19thnews.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Both parents should participate in raising children, but I’m thinking more that the man is typically the breadwinner and the female is more focused on the home and raising children... I know it sounds old-fashioned.”
@19thnews.org's annual poll includes opinions on traditional gender roles.
@19thnews.org's annual poll includes opinions on traditional gender roles.
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For a story! Looking to speak to women about the cost of living — groceries, child care, housing, medical bills, retirement.
If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!
If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!
September 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For a story! Looking to speak to women about the cost of living — groceries, child care, housing, medical bills, retirement.
If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!
If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!
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Advice from long time tv meteorologist @wildweatherdan.bsky.social on the best way to hit back against the censorship of Jimmy Kimmel.
#DemVoice1
#DemVoice1
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Advice from long time tv meteorologist @wildweatherdan.bsky.social on the best way to hit back against the censorship of Jimmy Kimmel.
#DemVoice1
#DemVoice1
Baby thunderstorm, kind of cool looking
August 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Baby thunderstorm, kind of cool looking
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On August 27th at 6:45 PM, join Savas Dimopoulos at Perimeter Institute or watch live on our YouTube channel as he gives a free public lecture on "New Physics in a Post-Big Science World".
Tickets go live on Eventbrite Monday, August 18th at 9 AM.
Set a reminder: www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-physic...
Tickets go live on Eventbrite Monday, August 18th at 9 AM.
Set a reminder: www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-physic...
August 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
On August 27th at 6:45 PM, join Savas Dimopoulos at Perimeter Institute or watch live on our YouTube channel as he gives a free public lecture on "New Physics in a Post-Big Science World".
Tickets go live on Eventbrite Monday, August 18th at 9 AM.
Set a reminder: www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-physic...
Tickets go live on Eventbrite Monday, August 18th at 9 AM.
Set a reminder: www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-physic...
On Point by Vox is currently asking listeners to the podcast for audio responses to the question of whether Democrats should be pitching bolder policy ideas and if so in what areas.
You can share your thoughts through their app called On Point VoxPop.
You can share your thoughts through their app called On Point VoxPop.
August 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On Point by Vox is currently asking listeners to the podcast for audio responses to the question of whether Democrats should be pitching bolder policy ideas and if so in what areas.
You can share your thoughts through their app called On Point VoxPop.
You can share your thoughts through their app called On Point VoxPop.
Fun fact of the day: sharks are older than trees.
July 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fun fact of the day: sharks are older than trees.
Storytelling is powerful, even in our daily lives. Tell the stories that matter to you!
"We must fight back—not just through protest or policy, but through storytelling."
Vanishing act: The erasure of women from America’s story
It’s happening now. And if we don’t name it and fight it, history will forget us—again.
contrarian.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Storytelling is powerful, even in our daily lives. Tell the stories that matter to you!
Max stress relief mode
June 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Max stress relief mode
Sacramento people, support Chris Bennett for Congress! He is the primary challenger aganist Ami Bera, who has been a complete waste of a seat and totally unresponsive to constituents. Chris shows good vision and experiential background representative of this district.
Chris Bennett, Army Veteran running for Congress in 2026 against Ami Bera for California's 6th Congressional district in Sacramento County
Campaign website for Chris Bennett, a West Pointer, Berkeley graduate, and U.S. Army Veteran running for the House of Representatives in 2026 for California's 6th Congressional District covering parts...
www.chrisforsacramento.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sacramento people, support Chris Bennett for Congress! He is the primary challenger aganist Ami Bera, who has been a complete waste of a seat and totally unresponsive to constituents. Chris shows good vision and experiential background representative of this district.
Fun weekend project 😊
May 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Fun weekend project 😊
This is just an example, but anyone can sign on to an amicus brief! It is like signing a petition but it goes directly to the judge(s) of a case.
Amicus Curiae - Friend(s) Of The Court - U.S. Citizens Advocating Due Process - Kilmar Abrego Garcia
We all need to participate in holding the U.S, Government accountable to enforce the demands set forth by the judicial branch to uphold the law in the interest of EVERY CITIZEN.
sign.moveon.org
May 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This is just an example, but anyone can sign on to an amicus brief! It is like signing a petition but it goes directly to the judge(s) of a case.
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The Verge's storystream has live posts when the trial is in session: www.theverge.com/news/646809/...
FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp
The case centers around its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
www.theverge.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Verge's storystream has live posts when the trial is in session: www.theverge.com/news/646809/...