Doctora Malka Older
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new mayors every day until moral improves
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
new mayors every day until moral improves
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Paperwork burden, stigma and stress are common for SNAP and increase food insecurity. Many (most) recipients are children, disabled or older, while many already work, if they can. Not letting people go hungry should be a fundamental function of government.
It is incredible — the blind spots you develop when you’ve never, ever been poor.
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Paperwork burden, stigma and stress are common for SNAP and increase food insecurity. Many (most) recipients are children, disabled or older, while many already work, if they can. Not letting people go hungry should be a fundamental function of government.
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Restitution au Ghana de plus de 130 trésors ashantis détenus au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse
Restitution au Ghana de plus de 130 trésors ashantis détenus au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse
www.lemonde.fr
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Restitution au Ghana de plus de 130 trésors ashantis détenus au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse
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New Seattle nickname just dropped.
shrödinger's city
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
New Seattle nickname just dropped.
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So stuff of mine specifically that went up today include GLAM KITTIES. $75
Pearl, onyx, Czech glass.
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Pearl, onyx, Czech glass.
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Hillary's The Void in the Garden | Peculiarity Shop
The black cat sits in the garden amidst the flowers, totally not contemplating eating them. Components: Czech glass, freshwater pearl, brass, focal from Ceramics by Lina 20". Lead/nickel free
www.peculiarityshop.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
So stuff of mine specifically that went up today include GLAM KITTIES. $75
Pearl, onyx, Czech glass.
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Pearl, onyx, Czech glass.
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
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JFC is this bad. Straight up cash transfer to the shadiest Republican senators and an assault on the rule of law.
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
JFC is this bad. Straight up cash transfer to the shadiest Republican senators and an assault on the rule of law.
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At Bolts, given our focus on policing and criminal justice, we covered what the race means for the issue of homelessness sweeps specifically: boltsmag.org/seattle-mayo...
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
At Bolts, given our focus on policing and criminal justice, we covered what the race means for the issue of homelessness sweeps specifically: boltsmag.org/seattle-mayo...
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If my own count from what we knew on Friday is correct, there should be about 7K ballots left. You'd expect them to break for Wilson as well, but now it's Harrell who needs them.
There are also 100s of 'challenged ballots that people who've cast them can still fix (i.e. verifying their signature).
There are also 100s of 'challenged ballots that people who've cast them can still fix (i.e. verifying their signature).
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
If my own count from what we knew on Friday is correct, there should be about 7K ballots left. You'd expect them to break for Wilson as well, but now it's Harrell who needs them.
There are also 100s of 'challenged ballots that people who've cast them can still fix (i.e. verifying their signature).
There are also 100s of 'challenged ballots that people who've cast them can still fix (i.e. verifying their signature).
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LEAD CHANGE: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Harrell by... 91 votes.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
LEAD CHANGE: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Harrell by... 91 votes.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
That's out of ≈270K!
Seattle counted roughly 39K ballots today, & they broke in favor of Wilson by 11.4%, erasing the entirety of the incumbent's lead.
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get mad and, instead of quitting, elect better democrats
it’s possible
it’s possible
JUST IN: Katie Wilson is now ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell in the Seattle mayoral race.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
Stay tuned for details on today's count.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
get mad and, instead of quitting, elect better democrats
it’s possible
it’s possible
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With alt text.
But also, I told you when used effectively shame works. The problem is Elon isn't shamed by normal things like the weight of being responsible for the deaths of 600,000 people, or being a white supremacist or whatever. Oates just landed on a pressure point.
But also, I told you when used effectively shame works. The problem is Elon isn't shamed by normal things like the weight of being responsible for the deaths of 600,000 people, or being a white supremacist or whatever. Oates just landed on a pressure point.
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
With alt text.
But also, I told you when used effectively shame works. The problem is Elon isn't shamed by normal things like the weight of being responsible for the deaths of 600,000 people, or being a white supremacist or whatever. Oates just landed on a pressure point.
But also, I told you when used effectively shame works. The problem is Elon isn't shamed by normal things like the weight of being responsible for the deaths of 600,000 people, or being a white supremacist or whatever. Oates just landed on a pressure point.
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oh I forgot this thing was about bears! I guess it didn't work well enough to be brought out of storage? www.nytimes.com/2020/11/15/w...
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
oh I forgot this thing was about bears! I guess it didn't work well enough to be brought out of storage? www.nytimes.com/2020/11/15/w...
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And this from @dia.bsky.social www.techpolicy.press/ai-surveilla...
AI Surveillance on the Rise in US, but Tactics of Repression Not New | TechPolicy.Press
Resistance sends a message that intimidation tactics won’t work and to those targeted that they are not alone, writes Dia Kayyali.
www.techpolicy.press
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
And this from @dia.bsky.social www.techpolicy.press/ai-surveilla...
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This from Emily Tucker: www.techpolicy.press/to-have-demo...
To Have Democracy, We Must Contest Data | TechPolicy.Press
Emily Tucker makes the case for redlines for data, not AI—real limits on corporate data collection to protect democracy and political self-determination.
www.techpolicy.press
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This from Emily Tucker: www.techpolicy.press/to-have-demo...
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This discussion started off with some of the ideas @dwj88.bsky.social and I wrote about in a post, "Republican Budget Bill Signals New Era in Federal Surveillance," from July. Thanks to Mel for the opportunity to connect it to recent events and to discuss the growing dangers to civil rights.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This discussion started off with some of the ideas @dwj88.bsky.social and I wrote about in a post, "Republican Budget Bill Signals New Era in Federal Surveillance," from July. Thanks to Mel for the opportunity to connect it to recent events and to discuss the growing dangers to civil rights.
it's one of those fucking annoying, FILO, stand around waiting till it's stuffed for it to slowly move around the airport comemierdas they make you get on at Dulles after a red-eye and before you can go through passport control. no lounging is possible.
Most people reading this will only react “wtf is a mobile lounge and how does it crash?!”
A mobile lounge carrying passengers crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing some damage to the terminal.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
it's one of those fucking annoying, FILO, stand around waiting till it's stuffed for it to slowly move around the airport comemierdas they make you get on at Dulles after a red-eye and before you can go through passport control. no lounging is possible.
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This cliffhanger should be national news.
Katie Wilson is up 91 votes in the Seattle Mayor's race as Wilson-mentum continues to pay dividends.
Wilson-mentum is real.
The gap in the Seattle Mayor's race has narrowed to just 4,300 votes, or 1.88%.
The gap in the Seattle Mayor's race has narrowed to just 4,300 votes, or 1.88%.
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This cliffhanger should be national news.
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“A Reagan-appointed federal judge resigned from the lifetime position so he can speak out against what he believes are abject derelictions of duty and abuses of power within the Trump administration.” lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“A Reagan-appointed federal judge resigned from the lifetime position so he can speak out against what he believes are abject derelictions of duty and abuses of power within the Trump administration.” lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
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I waited a day to say this bc I respected everyone's right to vent some anger, but *remember to focus on what you can do*. Whether it's defending your community, taking action around what you've been venting about, whatever — but don't let all of your energy get captured in the social media space.
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I waited a day to say this bc I respected everyone's right to vent some anger, but *remember to focus on what you can do*. Whether it's defending your community, taking action around what you've been venting about, whatever — but don't let all of your energy get captured in the social media space.
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
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When students get to college they generally don’t know what college is and that’s an incredible pedagogical opportunity. My freshman comp class did Morrison, Pope, Dickinson, Shakespeare, and Johnny Cash all swirled together in a frenzy of discovery. Education is what we make it.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
When students get to college they generally don’t know what college is and that’s an incredible pedagogical opportunity. My freshman comp class did Morrison, Pope, Dickinson, Shakespeare, and Johnny Cash all swirled together in a frenzy of discovery. Education is what we make it.
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M. Gessen asks: Is it possible to be a good citizen of a bad country?
Gessen speaks with Israelis. Although, obvs, this question resonates for many Americans who are upset or horrified or distraught about what our govt is doing at home and abroad. (You shouldn't need a gift link for this. Lmk tho.)
Gessen speaks with Israelis. Although, obvs, this question resonates for many Americans who are upset or horrified or distraught about what our govt is doing at home and abroad. (You shouldn't need a gift link for this. Lmk tho.)
Video: Opinion | How to Be a Good Citizen When Your Country Does Bad Things
Is it possible to be a good citizen in a country that does bad things? In this video, New York Times Opinion columnist M. Gessen argues yes — and introduces Israeli dissidents who show us how.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
M. Gessen asks: Is it possible to be a good citizen of a bad country?
Gessen speaks with Israelis. Although, obvs, this question resonates for many Americans who are upset or horrified or distraught about what our govt is doing at home and abroad. (You shouldn't need a gift link for this. Lmk tho.)
Gessen speaks with Israelis. Although, obvs, this question resonates for many Americans who are upset or horrified or distraught about what our govt is doing at home and abroad. (You shouldn't need a gift link for this. Lmk tho.)
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Wilson is now leading in the vote count for Seattle mayor by 91 votes. There are still several thousand ballots to count, likely—based on historical examples—to favor Wilson.
Wilson may be the most truly "urbanist" mayoral candidate in the country.
Wilson may be the most truly "urbanist" mayoral candidate in the country.
Who is Katie Wilson?
She’s head of the Seattle Transit Riders Union.
Her platform proposes to massively increase funding for affordable housing, cut red tape for development, shift away from single occupancy cars, & develop the transit network.
And she may well be the next mayor of the city.
She’s head of the Seattle Transit Riders Union.
Her platform proposes to massively increase funding for affordable housing, cut red tape for development, shift away from single occupancy cars, & develop the transit network.
And she may well be the next mayor of the city.
In my spreadsheet (which makes assumptions about fall off, write-ins, probably has mistakes, etc.), Katie needed to average 54.6% to win by a little over 100 votes.
Today she got 54.85%.
A friend says she needs 54.2% from here on out--will do my own math shortly.
Today she got 54.85%.
A friend says she needs 54.2% from here on out--will do my own math shortly.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wilson is now leading in the vote count for Seattle mayor by 91 votes. There are still several thousand ballots to count, likely—based on historical examples—to favor Wilson.
Wilson may be the most truly "urbanist" mayoral candidate in the country.
Wilson may be the most truly "urbanist" mayoral candidate in the country.