Jonathan Zaworski
@jrzaworski.bsky.social
He/Him. Bad jokes are good. Bios are hard. Law/Software/literature focus. Opinions are my own.
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I'm starting to think that what news consumers think is newsworthy and what reporters think is newsworthy is very different and not in a way that reflects well on reporters.
The emails that you’re seeing now are news in themselves, but that’s because of how they’re coming out—a congressional committee released them—& the context in which they’re being viewed. A guy emailing a reporter talking about old girlfriends or saying someone is “dirty” is not a whole news story.
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I'm starting to think that what news consumers think is newsworthy and what reporters think is newsworthy is very different and not in a way that reflects well on reporters.
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I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
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Living in interesting times kinda sucks
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Living in interesting times kinda sucks
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There has to be a book to be written about how the rash of billionaires losing their minds is caused by them becoming increasingly isolated from society, pickling their brains online, and having everybody around them treat them like this.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
There has to be a book to be written about how the rash of billionaires losing their minds is caused by them becoming increasingly isolated from society, pickling their brains online, and having everybody around them treat them like this.
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They shouldn’t have done this if they couldn’t get the right song 😭
Glen Powell Hypes Himself Up to Host SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
They shouldn’t have done this if they couldn’t get the right song 😭
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
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I think Israel is committing genocide in Palestine, I just also think Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine which some people are fascinatingly committed to being red, nude, and angry about
Faine Greenwood supports israel, lol
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I think Israel is committing genocide in Palestine, I just also think Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine which some people are fascinatingly committed to being red, nude, and angry about
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like fundamentally Senate Brain is thinking that you will be saved by delaying the cave deal vote 2 days after a democratic tsunami
there was a screenshot that i'm trying to find from today that essentially had Senate Democrats going "yeah we won the election so we waited a couple of days to concede"
Senate Democrats think this is the appropriate response because they begin every conflict with the assumption they will lose, and then ask “How can we end this as quickly as possible while creating the appearance of having tried to win so the base isn’t mad?”
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
like fundamentally Senate Brain is thinking that you will be saved by delaying the cave deal vote 2 days after a democratic tsunami
Today would be a great day to abolish the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Today would be a great day to abolish the Senate.
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been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
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This is buried deep in a thread but I have to yell about it every chance I get. This precedent could legit save the open pipeline between dev and community and that is SO important. One of the most important legal victories in dev work, imo.
Example: when I was a Chief Legal Officer, I created a precedent that companies have an obligation to defend their employees from harassment. But: no other company has been willing to do that, and I’m not loved for having done this. The system hates people who don’t have institutional resources.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is buried deep in a thread but I have to yell about it every chance I get. This precedent could legit save the open pipeline between dev and community and that is SO important. One of the most important legal victories in dev work, imo.
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Good night, sweet prince. Your watch is ended.
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Good night, sweet prince. Your watch is ended.
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I was just talking with my girlfriend last week about this and how there's like a concrete event horizon beyond which "money can't buy happiness" becomes true
A friend and I talk a lot about how the beauty of money (small m) is that it allows you to buy your way out of problems. Car broke down? You can afford to fix it.
But it seems with very rich people, the inability for money to "fix" a situation - like mortality - to their liking is THE problem.
But it seems with very rich people, the inability for money to "fix" a situation - like mortality - to their liking is THE problem.
November 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I was just talking with my girlfriend last week about this and how there's like a concrete event horizon beyond which "money can't buy happiness" becomes true
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suddenly reminded of how I learned about Fordlandia and the special evils of colonialism on the Amazon when I was like 8 in this educational CD-ROM game
in conclusion educational software made millennials woke
youtu.be/p0AX0y3217k?...
in conclusion educational software made millennials woke
youtu.be/p0AX0y3217k?...
The Amazon Trail 3rd Edition Full Gameplay
YouTube video by Lilbumblebear
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
suddenly reminded of how I learned about Fordlandia and the special evils of colonialism on the Amazon when I was like 8 in this educational CD-ROM game
in conclusion educational software made millennials woke
youtu.be/p0AX0y3217k?...
in conclusion educational software made millennials woke
youtu.be/p0AX0y3217k?...
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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Not pursuing criminal charges against Boeing, like not pursuing criminal charges against any of the banks/bankers who drove the financial crash of 08, is just a huge fucking mistake.
*US DISMISSES BOEING CRIMINAL CHARGE OVER 737 MAX JET CRASHES
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Not pursuing criminal charges against Boeing, like not pursuing criminal charges against any of the banks/bankers who drove the financial crash of 08, is just a huge fucking mistake.
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Accountability is just completely underrated as a health indicator for democratic society
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Accountability is just completely underrated as a health indicator for democratic society
Somehow, Rob Liefeld and/or Tetsuya Nomura returned.
I thought we were done with the weird senseless belts and straps
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Somehow, Rob Liefeld and/or Tetsuya Nomura returned.
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/clears throat/
Charity is a way for the quality to control who are worthy of help and who are not. Taxes are a tool to distribute money in a way that ensures everyone have a security net, because taxes enables a welfare system that benefits everyone equally
Charity is a way for the quality to control who are worthy of help and who are not. Taxes are a tool to distribute money in a way that ensures everyone have a security net, because taxes enables a welfare system that benefits everyone equally
Billie Eilish has a message for billionaires: “Give your money away, shorties.”
November 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
/clears throat/
Charity is a way for the quality to control who are worthy of help and who are not. Taxes are a tool to distribute money in a way that ensures everyone have a security net, because taxes enables a welfare system that benefits everyone equally
Charity is a way for the quality to control who are worthy of help and who are not. Taxes are a tool to distribute money in a way that ensures everyone have a security net, because taxes enables a welfare system that benefits everyone equally
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The claim of novel emergency or extrajudicial powers are dangerous precisely because once established, they can be expanded.
Awful: Pentagon officials told lawmakers Trump now claims authority to bomb people merely “affiliated” with “narco-terrorist" groups, Rep Adam Smith tells me. But under questioning, they wouldn't say what “affiliated” even means!
Lots of fresh info in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
Lots of fresh info in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
November 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The claim of novel emergency or extrajudicial powers are dangerous precisely because once established, they can be expanded.