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@ludditerobot.bsky.social
Writer, movie-watcher, jazz-listener, fascism-loather. Dad.
Yep that’s a Wesley Dingus alright
and republicans still can’t figure out why they’re hemorrhaging young voters tiffinohio.net/posts/ohio-g...
Ohio GOP mayor accused of sniffing underage relative's underwear
Butler Mayor Wesley R. Dingus faces two misdemeanor voyeurism charges following a Richland County investigation. The case unfolds as he remains on bond in a separate felony matter.
tiffinohio.net
February 20, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Yep that’s a Wesley Dingus alright
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Jazz OTD: The career of alto saxophonist Bobby Watson has taken him from musical director of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers through the worlds of soul jazz and R&B. He draws widely from this experience in the joyful "Keepin' It Real," recorded February 14, 2020. #jazzsky
Elementary, My Dear Watson 2020
YouTube video by Bobby Watson - Topic
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February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Jazz OTD: The career of alto saxophonist Bobby Watson has taken him from musical director of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers through the worlds of soul jazz and R&B. He draws widely from this experience in the joyful "Keepin' It Real," recorded February 14, 2020. #jazzsky
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Jazz OTD: Johnathan Blake, one of the best jazz drummers over the past couple of decades, led a phenomenal two-saxophone quartet with Chris Potter and Mark Turner for his excellent, moving album "Gone, but not Forgotten" on February 20, 2014. Great work here as well by Ben Street on bass. #Jazzsky
Broski
YouTube video by Johnathan Blake Quartet - Topic
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February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Jazz OTD: Johnathan Blake, one of the best jazz drummers over the past couple of decades, led a phenomenal two-saxophone quartet with Chris Potter and Mark Turner for his excellent, moving album "Gone, but not Forgotten" on February 20, 2014. Great work here as well by Ben Street on bass. #Jazzsky
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Jazz OTD: Some gems from the last 15 years today. First, on February 20, 2012, saxophonist/composer JD Allen led his brilliant trio with Gregg August (b) and Rudy Royston (d) for "The Matador and the Bull," one of the best examples of their stirring collaboration. #jazzsky
Cathedral
YouTube video by J.D. Allen - Topic
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February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Jazz OTD: Some gems from the last 15 years today. First, on February 20, 2012, saxophonist/composer JD Allen led his brilliant trio with Gregg August (b) and Rudy Royston (d) for "The Matador and the Bull," one of the best examples of their stirring collaboration. #jazzsky
Happy birthday Anthony Davis!
Leroy Jenkins - violin
Anthony Davis - piano
Andrew Cyrille - percussion
Released - 1978
Recorded - July 1978
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giacomo Pellicciotti
#jazzsky
Leroy Jenkins - violin
Anthony Davis - piano
Andrew Cyrille - percussion
Released - 1978
Recorded - July 1978
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giacomo Pellicciotti
#jazzsky
Albert Ayler (His Life Was Too Short)
YouTube video by Leroy Jenkins - Topic
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February 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Happy birthday Anthony Davis!
Leroy Jenkins - violin
Anthony Davis - piano
Andrew Cyrille - percussion
Released - 1978
Recorded - July 1978
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giacomo Pellicciotti
#jazzsky
Leroy Jenkins - violin
Anthony Davis - piano
Andrew Cyrille - percussion
Released - 1978
Recorded - July 1978
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giacomo Pellicciotti
#jazzsky
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YEAH GRANITE STATE TEACHERS!!!!!
"The Trump administration has agreed to drop its ban on diversity and equity initiatives in public schools in New Hampshire – and the rest of the country." #NHPolitics
"The Trump administration has agreed to drop its ban on diversity and equity initiatives in public schools in New Hampshire – and the rest of the country." #NHPolitics
NH lawsuit ends Trump administration’s DEI ban in schools nationwide
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the federal ban on diversity and equity programs in schools after the federal government agreed not to enforce it in New Hampshire and the ...
www.nhpr.org
February 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
YEAH GRANITE STATE TEACHERS!!!!!
"The Trump administration has agreed to drop its ban on diversity and equity initiatives in public schools in New Hampshire – and the rest of the country." #NHPolitics
"The Trump administration has agreed to drop its ban on diversity and equity initiatives in public schools in New Hampshire – and the rest of the country." #NHPolitics
"At the core of the celebration is the first-ever release of the “Tiberi Tapes,” a set of private live recordings captured by musician Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965 in clubs in New York and Philadelphia. Set for release via Impulse! Records, the collection will debut in September 2026" #jazzsky
John Coltrane Estate Unveils ‘Coltrane 100’ Centennial Celebration With Symphonic Concert, Rare and Unreleased Recordings, Events and More
The estate of John Coltrane will mark the 100th anniversary of his birth with 'Coltrane 100,' including concerts, unreleased recordings and more.
variety.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"At the core of the celebration is the first-ever release of the “Tiberi Tapes,” a set of private live recordings captured by musician Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965 in clubs in New York and Philadelphia. Set for release via Impulse! Records, the collection will debut in September 2026" #jazzsky
Just gave a presentation about anti-ICE organizing, mutual aid and community defense to some colleagues despite my anxiety around public speaking and hey, it went really well
February 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Just gave a presentation about anti-ICE organizing, mutual aid and community defense to some colleagues despite my anxiety around public speaking and hey, it went really well
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every high profile anti trans critic has an origin story that goes "years ago someone asked me to respect trans people and instead I chose to go insane"
Benjamin Ryan openly admits that his reporting on trans issues is animated by personal bias against someone who was mean to him online. Ben is not capable of reporting on this issue objectively, and yet the New York Times and other outlets repeatedly let him do just that.
February 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
every high profile anti trans critic has an origin story that goes "years ago someone asked me to respect trans people and instead I chose to go insane"
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I talked with @andreapitzer.bsky.social about why we should understand the Trump administration as a concentration camp regime, and what it means to fight back.
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer.
truthout.org
February 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I talked with @andreapitzer.bsky.social about why we should understand the Trump administration as a concentration camp regime, and what it means to fight back.
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Of all the things we are doing in MN, this one is just beyond. Imagine being released from hell alone in the cold. And a total stranger has waited all night with a blanket just to be ready to hug you and carry you home. Every job we do is crucial, but this one is what restores humanity and dignity.
As the pedophile führer's ICE Nazis are ordered to release people they've kidnapped, they do it in the dead of night to make sure it's as cruel and brutal as possible. Fortunately, compassionate Patriots are there to meet them and make sure they're ok and driven to their homes.
February 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Of all the things we are doing in MN, this one is just beyond. Imagine being released from hell alone in the cold. And a total stranger has waited all night with a blanket just to be ready to hug you and carry you home. Every job we do is crucial, but this one is what restores humanity and dignity.
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Jazz OTD: Drummer Joe Farnsworth led a trio - with the magnificent Kenny Barron on piano and the great Peter Washington on bass - at Smoke Jazz Club in New York for the recording of "City of Sounds" from February 19-21, 2021. Here's a Barron composition with telling Bud Powell elements. #jazzsky
Bud-Like
YouTube video by Joe Farnsworth - Topic
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February 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Jazz OTD: Drummer Joe Farnsworth led a trio - with the magnificent Kenny Barron on piano and the great Peter Washington on bass - at Smoke Jazz Club in New York for the recording of "City of Sounds" from February 19-21, 2021. Here's a Barron composition with telling Bud Powell elements. #jazzsky
Happy birthday David Murray!
David Murray–tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
John Hicks–piano
Reggie Workman–bass
Ed Blackwell–drums
Released - 1983
Recorded - September 25, 26 & 30, 1983
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giovanni Bonandrini
#jazzsky
David Murray–tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
John Hicks–piano
Reggie Workman–bass
Ed Blackwell–drums
Released - 1983
Recorded - September 25, 26 & 30, 1983
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giovanni Bonandrini
#jazzsky
Off Season
YouTube video by David Murray - Topic
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February 19, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Happy birthday David Murray!
David Murray–tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
John Hicks–piano
Reggie Workman–bass
Ed Blackwell–drums
Released - 1983
Recorded - September 25, 26 & 30, 1983
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giovanni Bonandrini
#jazzsky
David Murray–tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
John Hicks–piano
Reggie Workman–bass
Ed Blackwell–drums
Released - 1983
Recorded - September 25, 26 & 30, 1983
Label - Black Saint
Producer - Giovanni Bonandrini
#jazzsky
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this seems mask off in a particularly weird way, even by the dismal standards of our present political era
Exclusive: The US State Department is developing an online portal to enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda, sources told Reuters reut.rs/4cySsA6
Exclusive: US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propagan...
reut.rs
February 18, 2026 at 10:34 PM
this seems mask off in a particularly weird way, even by the dismal standards of our present political era
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I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
Mayor Mamdani Breaks His Promise to NYC Public Libraries
The Struggle Against Defunding Libraries Continues...
prisonculture.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
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Scoop: Ring's CEO told staff Search Party is not going to be just for dogs, according to a leaked email I obtained. Said it is "first for finding dogs" before suggesting it would be expanded to be used for crime:
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs
Ring's CEO told staff the feature is “first for finding dogs,” indicating a plan to expand.
www.404media.co
February 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Scoop: Ring's CEO told staff Search Party is not going to be just for dogs, according to a leaked email I obtained. Said it is "first for finding dogs" before suggesting it would be expanded to be used for crime:
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
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Yesterday my friend told me about her PHILOSOPHY students all using ai for their assignments and like come the fuck on man you’re in Uni doing the subject thats Thinking about Thinking and u refuse to Think
February 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Yesterday my friend told me about her PHILOSOPHY students all using ai for their assignments and like come the fuck on man you’re in Uni doing the subject thats Thinking about Thinking and u refuse to Think
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Jazz OTD: The late Frank Kimbrough, a remarkably brainy, sensitive pianist and composer, led The Herbie Nichols Project, a superb band dedicated to interpreting the music of the late (and equally brainy and sensitive) Nichols. They recorded “Dr. Cyclops’ Dream” on February 18-19, 1999. #jazzsky
It Didn't Happen
YouTube video by Frank Kimbrough - Topic
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February 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Jazz OTD: The late Frank Kimbrough, a remarkably brainy, sensitive pianist and composer, led The Herbie Nichols Project, a superb band dedicated to interpreting the music of the late (and equally brainy and sensitive) Nichols. They recorded “Dr. Cyclops’ Dream” on February 18-19, 1999. #jazzsky
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Jazz OTD: From February 18-19, 1987, The Leaders (Arthur Blythe, Lester Bowie, Chico Freeman, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, and Don Moye) recorded their second album as a unit, "Out Here Like This." It's by turns wild, rambunctious, eerie, and accessible, and always remarkably well-played. #jazzsky
Luna
YouTube video by The Leaders - Topic
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February 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Jazz OTD: From February 18-19, 1987, The Leaders (Arthur Blythe, Lester Bowie, Chico Freeman, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, and Don Moye) recorded their second album as a unit, "Out Here Like This." It's by turns wild, rambunctious, eerie, and accessible, and always remarkably well-played. #jazzsky
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Happy 93rd Birthday to the mighty Yoko Ono.
‘I could have been squashed by that incredible amount of hatred. But then I found a way of transforming it into love.’
‘I could have been squashed by that incredible amount of hatred. But then I found a way of transforming it into love.’
February 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Happy 93rd Birthday to the mighty Yoko Ono.
‘I could have been squashed by that incredible amount of hatred. But then I found a way of transforming it into love.’
‘I could have been squashed by that incredible amount of hatred. But then I found a way of transforming it into love.’
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MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
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NEW release: github.com/Open-Securit...
In short this will help identify the online profile of each ICE detention facility, and a lot of additional data about each facility. It's a Python script.
In short this will help identify the online profile of each ICE detention facility, and a lot of additional data about each facility. It's a Python script.
Release v. 1.1.0 - ICE Detention Facilities Data Scraper and Enricher · Open-Security-Mapping-Project/ice_detention_scraper
We have a new ICE Detention Facilities Data Scraper and Enricher release for you. Since the v1.0.0 release a great deal of enhancements added. It's a Python script managed by the Open Security Mapp...
github.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM
NEW release: github.com/Open-Securit...
In short this will help identify the online profile of each ICE detention facility, and a lot of additional data about each facility. It's a Python script.
In short this will help identify the online profile of each ICE detention facility, and a lot of additional data about each facility. It's a Python script.
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BREAKING: An immigration judge has *terminated* the Trump-Vance administration's efforts to deport Columbia pro-Palestine student protestor Mohsen Mahdawi.
Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
February 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
BREAKING: An immigration judge has *terminated* the Trump-Vance administration's efforts to deport Columbia pro-Palestine student protestor Mohsen Mahdawi.
Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
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Each arrest takes like a half dozen agents. They just don’t have the manpower for this. I am not even sure where the marginal utility of this type of thing would be. Maybe if they concentrated their efforts in one congressional district or something.
One of my biggest fears about the midterms is that ICE could flood the polls with agents who perform Kavanaugh Stops on every non-white person before they get a chance to cast a ballot, then detain them until voting is over. Which is not far-fetched at this point. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-po...
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Each arrest takes like a half dozen agents. They just don’t have the manpower for this. I am not even sure where the marginal utility of this type of thing would be. Maybe if they concentrated their efforts in one congressional district or something.
