@lucindacatchlove.bsky.social
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I feel like Los Angeles is a place where people expect ICE to happen because the kidnappings have been happening to my home city for decades, so there’s less media attention to it now. and I want folks to see that in LA, Latine students are organizing major protests & the police are attacking them
LAPD Charges at Hundreds of High School Students in Peaceful Walkout Protest at MDC ~ L.A. TACO
LAPD arrested at least two teenagers protesting ICE raids in Los Angeles yesterday. They were also seen corresponding with ICE agents on Alameda Street during the demonstrations.
lataco.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Same in Los Angeles, though the media doesn’t care to report on that at all
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Same in Los Angeles, though the media doesn’t care to report on that at all
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"No Nazis" does not seem too high a bar for a tech company to clear yet it usually is
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
"No Nazis" does not seem too high a bar for a tech company to clear yet it usually is
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
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I understand why non-public servants in Ottawa are rolling their eyes at public servant complaints about the return to office mandate.
But as Luke points out, what is the point of going to a building where you have no office and are spending the entire time on MS teams video calls?
It's ludicrous.
But as Luke points out, what is the point of going to a building where you have no office and are spending the entire time on MS teams video calls?
It's ludicrous.
Two things I’m not sure is widely understood:
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
Federal public servants called back to office 4 days a week starting this summer | CBC News
The federal government expects its employees to return to in-office work for a minimum of four days a week starting this July.
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM
I understand why non-public servants in Ottawa are rolling their eyes at public servant complaints about the return to office mandate.
But as Luke points out, what is the point of going to a building where you have no office and are spending the entire time on MS teams video calls?
It's ludicrous.
But as Luke points out, what is the point of going to a building where you have no office and are spending the entire time on MS teams video calls?
It's ludicrous.
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The International Olympic Committee ruled that an image of Toussaint Louverture, born into slavery and and leader of the Haitian Revolution, on Haiti’s uniforms violated Olympic rules barring political symbolism
Haiti's Winter Olympics team shines a positive light even as IOC removes patriot from uniforms
Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The International Olympic Committee ruled that an image of Toussaint Louverture, born into slavery and and leader of the Haitian Revolution, on Haiti’s uniforms violated Olympic rules barring political symbolism
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But it's hard and expensive to create knowledge better to just repeat what other people say
I have zero bandwidth to develop the idea, but the last decade has given rise to a gulliblity style, where a source’s statement is treated as the story regardless of whether it’s true or plausible. It creates stories that are technically true but functionally misinformation. You see it everywhere.
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
But it's hard and expensive to create knowledge better to just repeat what other people say
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All too many people are still in relationships (whether or not married) because they cannot financially afford to separate.
And a huge segment of our society thinks that's great and also people should be punished and forced to stay with a bad choice.
And a huge segment of our society thinks that's great and also people should be punished and forced to stay with a bad choice.
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
All too many people are still in relationships (whether or not married) because they cannot financially afford to separate.
And a huge segment of our society thinks that's great and also people should be punished and forced to stay with a bad choice.
And a huge segment of our society thinks that's great and also people should be punished and forced to stay with a bad choice.
It's always about trapping women and children. We can't have nice things because of abusive men.
This is literally true. There was a proposal in the US in the early seventies to bring in a basic income, there were trials, and they succeeded on every measure -- but the divorce rate went up as women didn't have to live with men they didn't love. So the proposal was scrapped.
There's two main reasons there's a segment of society against UBI
1. THOSE people, CERTAIN people will get FREE THINGS!!!! THAT I AM PAYING FOR!!!!
This thinking is wrong and bad. If one truly believes that...more money is being spent on all the other bullshit that doesn't help.
2. Divorce.
1. THOSE people, CERTAIN people will get FREE THINGS!!!! THAT I AM PAYING FOR!!!!
This thinking is wrong and bad. If one truly believes that...more money is being spent on all the other bullshit that doesn't help.
2. Divorce.
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
It's always about trapping women and children. We can't have nice things because of abusive men.
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Since last night, Russian "Z-war correspondents" complain that Russia's Starlink satellite terminals are turned off.
SpaceX and Ukrainian Defense Ministry worked out a solution that would allow to keep Ukrainian Starlinks active, and Russia's turned off.
SpaceX and Ukrainian Defense Ministry worked out a solution that would allow to keep Ukrainian Starlinks active, and Russia's turned off.
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Since last night, Russian "Z-war correspondents" complain that Russia's Starlink satellite terminals are turned off.
SpaceX and Ukrainian Defense Ministry worked out a solution that would allow to keep Ukrainian Starlinks active, and Russia's turned off.
SpaceX and Ukrainian Defense Ministry worked out a solution that would allow to keep Ukrainian Starlinks active, and Russia's turned off.
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As a commissioning editor, now you're starting to see why it's logistically impossible for a few ex-WaPo foreign reporters to just start a newsletter and conduct business as usual.
You need institutions that can retain talent across continents to do these cross-border investigative stories.
You need institutions that can retain talent across continents to do these cross-border investigative stories.
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
As a commissioning editor, now you're starting to see why it's logistically impossible for a few ex-WaPo foreign reporters to just start a newsletter and conduct business as usual.
You need institutions that can retain talent across continents to do these cross-border investigative stories.
You need institutions that can retain talent across continents to do these cross-border investigative stories.
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Based in Nairobi, Kenya, @khoureld.bsky.social's most recent bylined article (she is now listed as a correspondent) was about how young Kenyans were tricked to fight for Russia in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
But the Post's Ukraine Bureau Chief and Correspondent also got laid off yesterday:
But the Post's Ukraine Bureau Chief and Correspondent also got laid off yesterday:
February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, @khoureld.bsky.social's most recent bylined article (she is now listed as a correspondent) was about how young Kenyans were tricked to fight for Russia in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
But the Post's Ukraine Bureau Chief and Correspondent also got laid off yesterday:
But the Post's Ukraine Bureau Chief and Correspondent also got laid off yesterday:
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INBOX: @khoureld.bsky.social, the former Washington Post East Africa Bureau Chief who was laid off yesterday, did not mince words on Twitter/X:
"To the arms dealers, liars, thieves, killers of children: I’m keeping my files."
"To the arms dealers, liars, thieves, killers of children: I’m keeping my files."
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
INBOX: @khoureld.bsky.social, the former Washington Post East Africa Bureau Chief who was laid off yesterday, did not mince words on Twitter/X:
"To the arms dealers, liars, thieves, killers of children: I’m keeping my files."
"To the arms dealers, liars, thieves, killers of children: I’m keeping my files."
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There is zero reason for a billionaire to own an adversarial news outlet in a kleptocracy. And so billionaires are gutting the media companies they own, reorienting them to better align with the regime, and spending money on bribes rather than journalists
www.404media.co/the-washingt...
www.404media.co/the-washingt...
The Washington Post Is No Longer Useful to Jeff Bezos
In a kleptocracy, there is no reason for a billionaire to own an adversarial news outlet.
www.404media.co
February 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
There is zero reason for a billionaire to own an adversarial news outlet in a kleptocracy. And so billionaires are gutting the media companies they own, reorienting them to better align with the regime, and spending money on bribes rather than journalists
www.404media.co/the-washingt...
www.404media.co/the-washingt...
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Die "saisonale" Covid-Impfung bleibt effektiv - und das ist Effektivität über bestehende Immunität (durch Infektionen oder vorbestehende Impfungen) hinaus.
Es ist nicht zu rechtfertigen, dass sie anders als Grippeimpfungen behandelt wird.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/202...
Es ist nicht zu rechtfertigen, dass sie anders als Grippeimpfungen behandelt wird.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/202...
2024-25 COVID vaccine 80% effective against death, CDC estimates
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 5, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Die "saisonale" Covid-Impfung bleibt effektiv - und das ist Effektivität über bestehende Immunität (durch Infektionen oder vorbestehende Impfungen) hinaus.
Es ist nicht zu rechtfertigen, dass sie anders als Grippeimpfungen behandelt wird.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/202...
Es ist nicht zu rechtfertigen, dass sie anders als Grippeimpfungen behandelt wird.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/202...
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(3/3) by the way in case you don't already know, U.S. tech companies must overturn data - even data stored in Canada - to the U.S. Government.
Learn more about that and improving your own digital sovereignty here: disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
Learn more about that and improving your own digital sovereignty here: disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
disconnect.blog
February 5, 2026 at 3:14 AM
(3/3) by the way in case you don't already know, U.S. tech companies must overturn data - even data stored in Canada - to the U.S. Government.
Learn more about that and improving your own digital sovereignty here: disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
Learn more about that and improving your own digital sovereignty here: disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
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WHAT THE $%#&.
OpenAI, Google [reminder = U.S.] is helping to inform our government policy on AI.
This is sheer, unforgivable, incompetence.
OpenAI, Google [reminder = U.S.] is helping to inform our government policy on AI.
This is sheer, unforgivable, incompetence.
Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
February 5, 2026 at 2:59 AM
WHAT THE $%#&.
OpenAI, Google [reminder = U.S.] is helping to inform our government policy on AI.
This is sheer, unforgivable, incompetence.
OpenAI, Google [reminder = U.S.] is helping to inform our government policy on AI.
This is sheer, unforgivable, incompetence.
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Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/116010282176327584
My colleague is so touched that I shared this with folks here. We really are going flat out to deal with stepped up ICE/CBP activity here in #santafe. Our area is over 50% Hispanic, with a considerable immigrant population.
My colleague is so touched that I shared this with folks here. We really are going flat out to deal with stepped up ICE/CBP activity here in #santafe. Our area is over 50% Hispanic, with a considerable immigrant population.
My local Indivisible group, #indivisiblesantafe, has a member who has fronted $1000 for whistle kits for ICE Watch. I would like to help reimburse him. I know there are plenty of other big causes, but if you can toss us a few bucks, we’ss be grateful. ICE is snatching our neighbors. We are […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 5, 2026 at 3:26 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/116010282176327584
My colleague is so touched that I shared this with folks here. We really are going flat out to deal with stepped up ICE/CBP activity here in #santafe. Our area is over 50% Hispanic, with a considerable immigrant population.
My colleague is so touched that I shared this with folks here. We really are going flat out to deal with stepped up ICE/CBP activity here in #santafe. Our area is over 50% Hispanic, with a considerable immigrant population.
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"The FCM says it has learned from officials that a vague reference in the budget to reallocating funds from the Canada Public Transit Fund will in fact mean a $5-billion cut over 10 years"
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
February 5, 2026 at 1:33 AM
"The FCM says it has learned from officials that a vague reference in the budget to reallocating funds from the Canada Public Transit Fund will in fact mean a $5-billion cut over 10 years"
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
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The pass Carney’s getting for the gap between what people think he’s doing and his actual policies reminds me of how progressives in the 90s were convinced that Paul Martin was on their side, even as he gutted the social programs they valued.
"The FCM says it has learned from officials that a vague reference in the budget to reallocating funds from the Canada Public Transit Fund will in fact mean a $5-billion cut over 10 years"
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
This is a very slippery government. Whether it's a budget or a high-profile speech, best to read the fine print
February 5, 2026 at 3:27 AM
The pass Carney’s getting for the gap between what people think he’s doing and his actual policies reminds me of how progressives in the 90s were convinced that Paul Martin was on their side, even as he gutted the social programs they valued.
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Uh, Scientific American has an Epstein problem
DiChristina also invited Epstein to attend an editorial meeting for the Scientific American, where she worked as editor-in-chief.
Correspondence from 2010 also showed DiChristina on a guest list for a meeting on “the islands,” though it was not immediately clear what Epstein meant by “islands.”
Correspondence from 2010 also showed DiChristina on a guest list for a meeting on “the islands,” though it was not immediately clear what Epstein meant by “islands.”
BU COM dean corresponded extensively with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 and 2015, files show
Mariette DiChristina, dean of Boston University’s College of Communication, corresponded extensively with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 and 2015. The two set up a one-on-one meeting, had “phone dates” and D...
dailyfreepress.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Uh, Scientific American has an Epstein problem
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Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy
Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy
Exclusive: David O’Sullivan says war-based economy may be nearing point of becoming ‘unsustainable’
Western sanctions are having a “significant impact” on the Russian economy, the EU’s sanctions envoy has said, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
David O’Sullivan, a veteran Irish official, said sanctions were “not a silver bullet” and would always face circumvention, but insisted that after four years he was confident they were having an effect. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy
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Marc Rowan, a billionaire private equity founder appointed by Donald Trump to help oversee Gaza's reconstruction, had multiple phone and email exchanges with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released DOJ documents. Rowan denies any business relationship with Epstein
Pro-Trump billionaire on Gaza Board of Peace linked to Jeffrey Epstein in new DOJ files
Marc Rowan, a Billionaire Private Equity Founder Appointed by Donald Trump to Help Oversee Gaza's Reconstruction, Had Multiple Phone and Email Exchanges With Convicted Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Accor...
www.haaretz.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Marc Rowan, a billionaire private equity founder appointed by Donald Trump to help oversee Gaza's reconstruction, had multiple phone and email exchanges with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released DOJ documents. Rowan denies any business relationship with Epstein
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Karp resigned as chair, but did not resign from his job.
Paul Weiss said in its statement that Mr. Karp “will continue to focus his full-time attention to client service at the firm.”
Paul Weiss said in its statement that Mr. Karp “will continue to focus his full-time attention to client service at the firm.”
Breaking News: Brad Karp resigned as chairman of the major law firm Paul Weiss after emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein became public.
Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout
The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Karp resigned as chair, but did not resign from his job.
Paul Weiss said in its statement that Mr. Karp “will continue to focus his full-time attention to client service at the firm.”
Paul Weiss said in its statement that Mr. Karp “will continue to focus his full-time attention to client service at the firm.”