Yen
@littleblackdrink.bsky.social
Coffee, tech, politics, power structures in global trade + intl development, human rights (they / she)
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I don't understand how anyone can watch how blatantly Grok is manipulated to answer the way ownership desires it to and then act like the other LLM chatbots couldn't possibly be similarly but less obviously compromised to produce responses in whatever way corporate interests and priorities dictate.
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I don't understand how anyone can watch how blatantly Grok is manipulated to answer the way ownership desires it to and then act like the other LLM chatbots couldn't possibly be similarly but less obviously compromised to produce responses in whatever way corporate interests and priorities dictate.
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I went out to these camps a dozen times. It was misery after misery.
Two years ago tonight we were setting up dumpster dived pink tents for migrants in the freezing cold and wind in the desert, they were held there for days without food water or shelter other than what we could share with them. That was the Biden admin, in case anyone thinks it was all good before.
November 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I went out to these camps a dozen times. It was misery after misery.
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some other familiar grocery store names that are brands for producer-owned agricultural co-ops:
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
My #SuperlativeCannedGoo tweet from the old place is making rounds again. Support co-op cranberry growers!
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
some other familiar grocery store names that are brands for producer-owned agricultural co-ops:
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
Blue Diamond
Bob's Red Mill
Land O'Lakes
Tillamook
Welch's
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“She explained how much Covid could hurt her & how vulnerable it felt to be unable to wear a mask to protect herself.
She was a perfect example of why other people need to wear masks even if they don’t personally think Covid will hurt them”
If you want to honour Alice Wong’s memory, please mask up
She was a perfect example of why other people need to wear masks even if they don’t personally think Covid will hurt them”
If you want to honour Alice Wong’s memory, please mask up
Thank You Alice Wong
Alice Wong has passed away and the disability community has lost a leader. I lost a mentor and a friend. The Disabled Ginger wouldn't exist without Alice and everything she taught me.
www.disabledginger.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
“She explained how much Covid could hurt her & how vulnerable it felt to be unable to wear a mask to protect herself.
She was a perfect example of why other people need to wear masks even if they don’t personally think Covid will hurt them”
If you want to honour Alice Wong’s memory, please mask up
She was a perfect example of why other people need to wear masks even if they don’t personally think Covid will hurt them”
If you want to honour Alice Wong’s memory, please mask up
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I semi-seriously believe that you can make sense out of the second Trump administration by imagining that he is a Javanese king, demonstrating power through his wahju (enlightenment/revelation), tédja (glow/radiance), possession of sacred objects, and willingness to showcase his virility...
![eath of Amangkurat II in 1703, was designed to indicate why
Pangeran Puger, who with Dutch assistance usurped the throne
from his nephew Amangkurat III, was the deceased sovereigns
legitimate successor. "The story is told that the [dead] king's man-
hood stood erect and on the top of it was a radiant light (tjahja),
only the size of a grain of pepper. But nobody observed it. Only
Pangeran Puger saw it. Pangeran Puger quickly sipped up the
[drop of] light. As soon as the light had been sipped, the manhood
ceased to stand erect. It was Allah's will that Pangeran Puger
should succeed to the throne." 39 Indeed the sexual fertility of the
ruler is one essential sign of the Power that he holds, for his seed
is the microcosmic expression of the Power he has concentrated. The
fertility of the ruler was seen as simultaneously evoking and guaran-
teeing the fertility of the land, the prosperity of the society, and the
expansionist vitality of the empire. The Sukarno period once again
provides a striking modern parallel to this old idea. Outside ob-
servers of the Indonesian scene frequently remarked that Sukarno's
well-publicized sexual activities appeared to do him no political
harm. It was even said that the Javanese indulgently expect their
rulers to act in this way. But if the foregoing analysis is correct, the
political aspects of Sukarno's personal life are overlooked in such a
perspective. For signs of the ruler's virility are political indicators
that he still has the Power. Conversely, any marked decline in sexual
activity could be taken as sign of waning Power in other respects.
More sophisticated observers of late Guided Democracy were
indeed inclined to suspect that Palace officials deliberately spread
exaggerated stories about the President's personal life as part of a
continuing effort to maintain his authority.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:c2j4ta6z47nl3nxpb3urcrcm/bafkreihxx47eugygqq7adzhqgwwcytvw3tflflczowywh7ln6gadw7bbxe@jpeg)
November 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I semi-seriously believe that you can make sense out of the second Trump administration by imagining that he is a Javanese king, demonstrating power through his wahju (enlightenment/revelation), tédja (glow/radiance), possession of sacred objects, and willingness to showcase his virility...
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1) Argentina isn't even "on the map"
2) Guatemala produces approximately 2% of total global coffee
3) El Salvador produces approximately 0.2% of total global coffee
4) Ecuador produces approximately 0.4% of total global coffee
Brazil produces 30%, Vietnam produces 18%, and Colombia 6%.
2) Guatemala produces approximately 2% of total global coffee
3) El Salvador produces approximately 0.2% of total global coffee
4) Ecuador produces approximately 0.4% of total global coffee
Brazil produces 30%, Vietnam produces 18%, and Colombia 6%.
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
1) Argentina isn't even "on the map"
2) Guatemala produces approximately 2% of total global coffee
3) El Salvador produces approximately 0.2% of total global coffee
4) Ecuador produces approximately 0.4% of total global coffee
Brazil produces 30%, Vietnam produces 18%, and Colombia 6%.
2) Guatemala produces approximately 2% of total global coffee
3) El Salvador produces approximately 0.2% of total global coffee
4) Ecuador produces approximately 0.4% of total global coffee
Brazil produces 30%, Vietnam produces 18%, and Colombia 6%.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
Retaliation against unionization continues to erode the ability of people to make middle class living. This is why it is so important to divest from Amazon and ensure they don’t have the market power to force poverty on contractors and workers.
Depressing new evidence on work conditions for Amazon delivery drivers (and interesting comparisons with UPS), by Danny Schneider and David Weil theconversation.com/the-unraveli...
The unraveling of workplace protections for delivery drivers: A tale of 2 workplace models
A first-of-its-kind study finds Amazon’s delivery drivers earn less and face more instability than their unionized counterparts.
theconversation.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Retaliation against unionization continues to erode the ability of people to make middle class living. This is why it is so important to divest from Amazon and ensure they don’t have the market power to force poverty on contractors and workers.
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Taiwan will allow those eligible, aged 12+, to choose the Novavax JN.1 protein-based vaccine as an alternative to Moderna starting next Wednesday.
A woman in her 20s with a weakened immune system has been in ICU care since late last month with severe COVID and pneumonia, last vaccinated in 2022.
A woman in her 20s with a weakened immune system has been in ICU care since late last month with severe COVID and pneumonia, last vaccinated in 2022.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available for priority groups Nov. 12: CDC - Focus Taiwan
A traditional, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax and targeting the JN.1 variant will become available next Wednesday to those eligible for free vaccination, the Centers for Disease C...
focustaiwan.tw
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Taiwan will allow those eligible, aged 12+, to choose the Novavax JN.1 protein-based vaccine as an alternative to Moderna starting next Wednesday.
A woman in her 20s with a weakened immune system has been in ICU care since late last month with severe COVID and pneumonia, last vaccinated in 2022.
A woman in her 20s with a weakened immune system has been in ICU care since late last month with severe COVID and pneumonia, last vaccinated in 2022.
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Look folks gen AI videos are out in the wild so if you weren't already being careful about sharing rage bait videos then now is a great time to start
If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street
If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Look folks gen AI videos are out in the wild so if you weren't already being careful about sharing rage bait videos then now is a great time to start
If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street
If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street
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Indonesian economy has remarkably well in the past 20yrs. So why are we seeing waves of mass protests over pocket book issues? My article in
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
Indonesia’s Fragile Middle Class
Indonesia’s strong macroeconomic outlook belies an anxiety among its aspiring middle class, evidenced by recent protests. This paper explores the roots of this paradox and offers policy avenues to imp...
carnegieendowment.org
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Indonesian economy has remarkably well in the past 20yrs. So why are we seeing waves of mass protests over pocket book issues? My article in
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
@carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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This is literally a skit ABOUT THE FUCKING SKULL he tattooed on his buddy.
Mitchell and Webb: "Are we the baddies?"
YouTube video by CrystalRoseCreations
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This is literally a skit ABOUT THE FUCKING SKULL he tattooed on his buddy.
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She has printables available for the meals that include the ingredients & prep instructions.
This link also includes a PDF for 4 dinners for $20, if you want to make a bag for a larger household. drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
This link also includes a PDF for 4 dinners for $20, if you want to make a bag for a larger household. drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
Printable Recipes - Google Drive
drive.google.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
She has printables available for the meals that include the ingredients & prep instructions.
This link also includes a PDF for 4 dinners for $20, if you want to make a bag for a larger household. drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
This link also includes a PDF for 4 dinners for $20, if you want to make a bag for a larger household. drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
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If you kill 100 people overnight, might be kinda hard to argue you’re in a cease-fire
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you kill 100 people overnight, might be kinda hard to argue you’re in a cease-fire
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
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For context we were seeing death tolls like this on the worse days in September, when anyone with any sense was up in arms about it
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For context we were seeing death tolls like this on the worse days in September, when anyone with any sense was up in arms about it
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Lots of lovely folks want to cook for neighbors, fill community fridges during SNAP shutdown but are intimidated. A mutual aid group in Flatbush, Brooklyn has been feeding 80+ people every single week for a year and a half or so now. Nobody is born knowing how to cook for 80, so here's our guide!
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Lots of lovely folks want to cook for neighbors, fill community fridges during SNAP shutdown but are intimidated. A mutual aid group in Flatbush, Brooklyn has been feeding 80+ people every single week for a year and a half or so now. Nobody is born knowing how to cook for 80, so here's our guide!
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Starbucks' unionized workers are holding a massive strike vote.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Starbucks' unionized workers are holding a massive strike vote.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
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There's been endless talk about an AI bubble, but less about exactly how, why, and how much it's a bubble. So I turned to the framework put forward by scholars Brent Goldfarb and David A. Kirsch, authors of "Bubbles and Crashes," for assessing tech bubbles.
Spoiler: On a scale of 1 to 8, AI is an 8
Spoiler: On a scale of 1 to 8, AI is an 8
AI Is the Bubble to Burst Them All
I talked to the scholars who literally wrote the book on tech bubbles—and applied their test.
www.wired.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
There's been endless talk about an AI bubble, but less about exactly how, why, and how much it's a bubble. So I turned to the framework put forward by scholars Brent Goldfarb and David A. Kirsch, authors of "Bubbles and Crashes," for assessing tech bubbles.
Spoiler: On a scale of 1 to 8, AI is an 8
Spoiler: On a scale of 1 to 8, AI is an 8
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if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
So white people are “civilized” and Black and brown people are “violent” and “savage”, but who thinks not providing children food, education and shelter is ok, and attacks civilians with military weapons?
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
So white people are “civilized” and Black and brown people are “violent” and “savage”, but who thinks not providing children food, education and shelter is ok, and attacks civilians with military weapons?
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If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
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I’m sorry, why are we using “critics accuse” language here? These are factually, unambiguously, extrajudicial killings. It’s not an opinion. It’s not a disputed or disputable claim.
October 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’m sorry, why are we using “critics accuse” language here? These are factually, unambiguously, extrajudicial killings. It’s not an opinion. It’s not a disputed or disputable claim.
So some people think dogs that are male and female all act like dogs and have individual personalities but somehow human beings have different brains depending on chromosomal sec (or is it hormonal?) and binary societal roles that dictate how they act and feel emotions and things? Is that correct?
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
So some people think dogs that are male and female all act like dogs and have individual personalities but somehow human beings have different brains depending on chromosomal sec (or is it hormonal?) and binary societal roles that dictate how they act and feel emotions and things? Is that correct?
So can we keep Trump’s security deposit?
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So can we keep Trump’s security deposit?