Le Cagle
@lecagle.bsky.social
Feminist. Rhetoric: science, environment, tech comm, disability. really worried about climate change. she/her. Praxis or GTFO.
Yes, it's Cagle. No, please don't call me Lauren.
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Yes, it's Cagle. No, please don't call me Lauren.
send dog pics (alt text a must)
nothing here reps my employer
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Le Cagle
@lecagle.bsky.social
· Oct 13
The mountains are underwater and fascism is on the rise, so I recommend going ahead and getting that divorce you've been thinking about.
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Obv there are many, many opinions among fed employees but if any tv shows/podcasts/etc want to hear the prevailing takes that seem to be out there hmu
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Obv there are many, many opinions among fed employees but if any tv shows/podcasts/etc want to hear the prevailing takes that seem to be out there hmu
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This move is based on pseudoscientific nonsense. Just ftr.
The International Olympic Committee is set to ban trans and intersex women from competition. This is despite the fact that for 20 years, the IOC has allowed trans athletes to compete and only 1 has ever competed and none have ever won a medal.
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
IOC set to introduce blanket ban on transgender women in female sport
The ban is reportedly expected to come into effect early next year
www.the-independent.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This move is based on pseudoscientific nonsense. Just ftr.
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the AI-generated chapter titles for our episodes are making me believe in the power of AI
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
the AI-generated chapter titles for our episodes are making me believe in the power of AI
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This video is the sci-fi equivalent of Tom Holland's dance video. We have to stop everything to watch it. 🫡
As is always correct and in accordance with all the laws of the internet, I just watched Tom Holland's epic Lip Sync Battle performance, and now I am sharing it with all of you so you can do the same.
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
This video is the sci-fi equivalent of Tom Holland's dance video. We have to stop everything to watch it. 🫡
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Does anyone remember a pre-ACA era episode of 60 minutes where some dude needed heart surgery but couldn't afford it in the US and so he was like, "well, I guess I'll just die" but realized he could go to India instead and so that's what he did.
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Does anyone remember a pre-ACA era episode of 60 minutes where some dude needed heart surgery but couldn't afford it in the US and so he was like, "well, I guess I'll just die" but realized he could go to India instead and so that's what he did.
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This is my assessment as well. They know if they name how horrific the horrors are, they'll be stuck having to push back on whatever the new political status quo is in 2027
“if we talk a lot about ICE and then win, we will be expected to do something about ICE. can’t have that!” this is setting up 2 years of dicking around with bipartisan healthcare legislation that goes nowhere. that’s the plan afaict
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This is my assessment as well. They know if they name how horrific the horrors are, they'll be stuck having to push back on whatever the new political status quo is in 2027
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Even if you have AMAZING employer insurance and will never leave your job and they keep costs down or fully fund it...no employer health insurance can save you from hospital/clinic/supplier/etc closures caused by falling off a cliff on Medicaid, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement.
Also if you get insurance through your employer and are sighing a deep breath of relief (while obviously still giving a shit about this issue)
understand your insurance through your employer can go up as well, and coverage offered lessened.
And if you lose your job and can't quickly find another
understand your insurance through your employer can go up as well, and coverage offered lessened.
And if you lose your job and can't quickly find another
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Even if you have AMAZING employer insurance and will never leave your job and they keep costs down or fully fund it...no employer health insurance can save you from hospital/clinic/supplier/etc closures caused by falling off a cliff on Medicaid, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement.
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Yes, yes, and yes they all deserve more.
Me, I think an ongoing percentage of any profits based on anything that comes out of the scraping in perpetuity would be about right and upon death of the authors...to a fund to be used for authors (such as grants, and emergency funds, etc).
Me, I think an ongoing percentage of any profits based on anything that comes out of the scraping in perpetuity would be about right and upon death of the authors...to a fund to be used for authors (such as grants, and emergency funds, etc).
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Yes, yes, and yes they all deserve more.
Me, I think an ongoing percentage of any profits based on anything that comes out of the scraping in perpetuity would be about right and upon death of the authors...to a fund to be used for authors (such as grants, and emergency funds, etc).
Me, I think an ongoing percentage of any profits based on anything that comes out of the scraping in perpetuity would be about right and upon death of the authors...to a fund to be used for authors (such as grants, and emergency funds, etc).
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I'm furious at the Democratic senators who caved.
But don't forget who put us in this position and who is STILL trying to take away SNAP benefits. Don't let the Trump administration and the Republicans who have sided with them the whole time off the hook.
But don't forget who put us in this position and who is STILL trying to take away SNAP benefits. Don't let the Trump administration and the Republicans who have sided with them the whole time off the hook.
Starting now: Press conference announcing a motion for a temporary restraining order challenging USDA's unlawful attempt to withhold SNAP benefits, featuring Attorneys General of CA, NY, MN, NJ and leaders from City Harvest, Food Action Research Center and No Kid Hungry.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I'm furious at the Democratic senators who caved.
But don't forget who put us in this position and who is STILL trying to take away SNAP benefits. Don't let the Trump administration and the Republicans who have sided with them the whole time off the hook.
But don't forget who put us in this position and who is STILL trying to take away SNAP benefits. Don't let the Trump administration and the Republicans who have sided with them the whole time off the hook.
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This can’t be happening
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This can’t be happening
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
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All of these political experts in my replies and I've never run into a single one of them when I'm on the Hill doing a bicameral briefing on SNAP and Medicaid.
It's so goddamn strange, where are all of you vaunted experts hiding????
It's so goddamn strange, where are all of you vaunted experts hiding????
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
All of these political experts in my replies and I've never run into a single one of them when I'm on the Hill doing a bicameral briefing on SNAP and Medicaid.
It's so goddamn strange, where are all of you vaunted experts hiding????
It's so goddamn strange, where are all of you vaunted experts hiding????
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I think I had underestimated how much men really believe that they are essentially different in character than women are.
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I think I had underestimated how much men really believe that they are essentially different in character than women are.
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one of those classic elon moments that is all-too easy to forget
one time I pointed out that elon musk followed no women on twitter and he immediately followed caity weaver
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
one of those classic elon moments that is all-too easy to forget
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Imagine the levels of contempt you must have for your voters to post this. Playing in their faces like this. Incredible.
I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Imagine the levels of contempt you must have for your voters to post this. Playing in their faces like this. Incredible.
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More effective at fighting the fascists than my Democratic Senator @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
Neon-clad protesters stage '80s aerobics demonstration outside Portland ICE facility. They called it “Sweatin’ Out the Fascists.”
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/11/neon-clad-protesters-stage-80s-aerobics-demonstration-outside-portland-ice-facility.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/11/neon-clad-protesters-stage-80s-aerobics-demonstration-outside-portland-ice-facility.html
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
More effective at fighting the fascists than my Democratic Senator @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
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Quite a few people seem to imagine that political parties are collections of discrete individuals rather than groups with organizational dynamics, including the dynamic of "collectively caving to fascism".
I really don't understand why progressives are all amplifying that "the Democrats" caved. It was 8 Senators, it was not "the Democrats". You are all just hurting our chances in '26 blaming Democrats as some monolith. Trump would not be blaming "Republicans". He'd be calling for the heads of those 8.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Quite a few people seem to imagine that political parties are collections of discrete individuals rather than groups with organizational dynamics, including the dynamic of "collectively caving to fascism".
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Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about cold safety at weather.gov/safety/cold
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about cold safety at weather.gov/safety/cold
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BEEP BOOP THIS IS NORA'S AUTOMATED STRETCH CHECK. today is Monday. everyone do your stretchies. 💪🤖
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
BEEP BOOP THIS IS NORA'S AUTOMATED STRETCH CHECK. today is Monday. everyone do your stretchies. 💪🤖
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This funding is essential to our state, and I’m committed to making sure we get the full amount we deserve — now, and in the future. 2/2
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This funding is essential to our state, and I’m committed to making sure we get the full amount we deserve — now, and in the future. 2/2
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Good news, Kentucky. We won another challenge against the Trump administration, this time protecting the terms of grant funding from being unlawfully altered by the Department of Energy. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Good news, Kentucky. We won another challenge against the Trump administration, this time protecting the terms of grant funding from being unlawfully altered by the Department of Energy. 1/2
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one of the biggest contributors to Elon’s loser energy is that he desperately wants to be cool, but doesn’t understand that a big part of being cool is appearing unaffected. he’s one of the most affected men of all time.
Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon so hard he's spent the last day posting about movies he hasn't seen in 15 years
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
one of the biggest contributors to Elon’s loser energy is that he desperately wants to be cool, but doesn’t understand that a big part of being cool is appearing unaffected. he’s one of the most affected men of all time.