Oakmarie
@oakmarie.bsky.social
Artist, grandmother, media vet, flamenco aficionada, empath, Minnesota born, Oakland is home. Reluctant optimist. Pragmatic leftist. I know some shit!
“I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours” — B. Dylan
“I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours” — B. Dylan
This is happening…
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers at an artificial intelligence firm say they've found the first reported case of foreign hackers using AI to automate portions of cyberattacks. Anthropic says it identified a hacking...
www.sfchronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is happening…
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Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
November 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Whoa, old man Curry with 49 points after a 46 pointer 48 hrs ago. Warriors bringing the love to San Antonio. #Warriors #DubNation
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Whoa, old man Curry with 49 points after a 46 pointer 48 hrs ago. Warriors bringing the love to San Antonio. #Warriors #DubNation
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Anyone who claims to be a 'leader' must adopt and act upon these words and ideals. No exceptions.
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Anyone who claims to be a 'leader' must adopt and act upon these words and ideals. No exceptions.
Steph being Steph with 46 points tonight…and a much needed W for the Dubs. #Warriors #DubNation
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Steph being Steph with 46 points tonight…and a much needed W for the Dubs. #Warriors #DubNation
Pale pink foggy haze from Oakland.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Pale pink foggy haze from Oakland.
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
Those 8 Dems may claim they were acting out of empathy for their constituents, but it’s a betrayal, a chicken-shit move that will only encourage more of the same bullying tactics.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Those 8 Dems may claim they were acting out of empathy for their constituents, but it’s a betrayal, a chicken-shit move that will only encourage more of the same bullying tactics.
Ok, good — a start but a meager one after the Catholic Church anglicized (butalized) 60,000 Native children.
For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal nation — The 19th News
On a sunny afternoon on the shores of Trout Lake in northern Wisconsin, a Catholic sister and a Tribal president sat together at a table and made history.
apple.news
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Ok, good — a start but a meager one after the Catholic Church anglicized (butalized) 60,000 Native children.
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What “concessions” did Democrats get for their cave? Not nothing. But by treating these things as “concessions,” Democrats are ultimately rewarding Trump for his bare-knuckle shutdown tactics.
Today's Morning Shots, featuring @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Today's Morning Shots, featuring @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What “concessions” did Democrats get for their cave? Not nothing. But by treating these things as “concessions,” Democrats are ultimately rewarding Trump for his bare-knuckle shutdown tactics.
Today's Morning Shots, featuring @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Today's Morning Shots, featuring @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
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A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep going
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
Triptych lino cut of Coastal Oak bark patterns based on photos from my yard trees. #Linocut #Patterns #Minimalism
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Triptych lino cut of Coastal Oak bark patterns based on photos from my yard trees. #Linocut #Patterns #Minimalism
Honest question—why is anyone still (or ever) paying attention to the Kardashians?
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Honest question—why is anyone still (or ever) paying attention to the Kardashians?
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An NPR reporter travels into Gaza. Some great takes. www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.
www.npr.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
An NPR reporter travels into Gaza. Some great takes. www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
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Since we’re talking about affordability, a reminder that Trump’s culture war based economic policies are making everything more expensive for no discernable benefit to anyone but him www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The ‘Anti-Woke’ Tax That All Americans Are Paying
Better broke than woke, right?
www.theatlantic.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Since we’re talking about affordability, a reminder that Trump’s culture war based economic policies are making everything more expensive for no discernable benefit to anyone but him www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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The shutdown has violated countless trust and treaty agreements between the U.S. and tribal nations. With a reduction of monthly SNAP funds violating several tribes’ guarantee of food in exchange for land usage, tribes like the Cherokee Nation are spending millions to protect their people.
Government Shutdown Is Straining Many Tribes’ Already Thin Reserve Funds
Along with SNAP, federal funding for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program has also taken a hit.
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The shutdown has violated countless trust and treaty agreements between the U.S. and tribal nations. With a reduction of monthly SNAP funds violating several tribes’ guarantee of food in exchange for land usage, tribes like the Cherokee Nation are spending millions to protect their people.
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Again Mackenzie Scott ftw www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/03/s...
Spelman College receives $38 million ‘unrestricted’ gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
The university says Scott’s gift lets it address expanding financial aid and scholarship support and investing in a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure “to enhance the academic experience.”
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Again Mackenzie Scott ftw www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/03/s...
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societal suicide www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s b...
www.pbs.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
societal suicide www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
“anticipatory demolition” — Where will it end?
Trump Used His Dad’s Dirtiest Move on the East Wing
Knock it down before they can fight you.
www.curbed.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“anticipatory demolition” — Where will it end?
Another great You Betcha cartoon from the brilliant Jack Ohman.
Your Daily Cartoon!
Yet another aesthetic atrocity committed by our Tasteless Leader...
substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Another great You Betcha cartoon from the brilliant Jack Ohman.
Trump’s Mar-a-White House
Trump’s Mar-a-White House
The president is desecrating a symbol of liberal democracy and replacing it with a tacky, bloated eyesore.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Trump’s Mar-a-White House
