TKarney
@pecunium.bsky.social
I write things (sporadically https://www.patreon.com/Pecunium) I make things (yarn, woven goods, minor woodworking). I take photographs (and teach photography).
I'm moderately polymathic (though maths are not my thing)
Welcome to my place
I'm moderately polymathic (though maths are not my thing)
Welcome to my place
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Meanwhile, when allegations involve extreme harm and immense power, the process often looks slower, more opaque, more cautious. Or non-existent.
It exposes something deeper than any one case.
Our system doesn’t respond to harm. It responds to status, narrative, and power.
It exposes something deeper than any one case.
Our system doesn’t respond to harm. It responds to status, narrative, and power.
February 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Meanwhile, when allegations involve extreme harm and immense power, the process often looks slower, more opaque, more cautious. Or non-existent.
It exposes something deeper than any one case.
Our system doesn’t respond to harm. It responds to status, narrative, and power.
It exposes something deeper than any one case.
Our system doesn’t respond to harm. It responds to status, narrative, and power.
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As a former public defender who represented thousands of people, I can’t stop thinking about the contrast the Epstein files raise.
I watched 1000s face swift, devastating punishment for far less serious conduct — poor, marginalized, & presumed dangerous from the start.
I watched 1000s face swift, devastating punishment for far less serious conduct — poor, marginalized, & presumed dangerous from the start.
February 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM
As a former public defender who represented thousands of people, I can’t stop thinking about the contrast the Epstein files raise.
I watched 1000s face swift, devastating punishment for far less serious conduct — poor, marginalized, & presumed dangerous from the start.
I watched 1000s face swift, devastating punishment for far less serious conduct — poor, marginalized, & presumed dangerous from the start.
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Filming and documenting ICE activities and arrests is the most American thing you could do. The pinnacle of First Amendment protected action.
February 15, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Filming and documenting ICE activities and arrests is the most American thing you could do. The pinnacle of First Amendment protected action.
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I fully admit we have a gerontocracy problem. But at some point we have to have the honest conversation that it is nothing —NOTHING— compared to our “Endless Absolution for White Dudes” problem.
This, Bush dismissing awful behavior in his 30s as “in my youth,” the entire life of Elon…
This, Bush dismissing awful behavior in his 30s as “in my youth,” the entire life of Elon…
February 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
I fully admit we have a gerontocracy problem. But at some point we have to have the honest conversation that it is nothing —NOTHING— compared to our “Endless Absolution for White Dudes” problem.
This, Bush dismissing awful behavior in his 30s as “in my youth,” the entire life of Elon…
This, Bush dismissing awful behavior in his 30s as “in my youth,” the entire life of Elon…
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One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
February 15, 2026 at 6:05 AM
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
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duhalde has spoken (and he's right)
February 15, 2026 at 4:44 AM
duhalde has spoken (and he's right)
Part of what makes it so perfect is he's not the stereotype of someone who would, almost casually, throw hands.
And he just delivers.
And he just delivers.
February 15, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Part of what makes it so perfect is he's not the stereotype of someone who would, almost casually, throw hands.
And he just delivers.
And he just delivers.
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yeah anyone who thinks this is a great idea wants a five year old victim to have to choose if they want their relative to die
As a child protection professional, I can tell you the death penalty is NOT an awesome solution to child sexual abuse. Most children are abused by family members; they will not report if their family members will die as a result.
February 15, 2026 at 3:33 AM
yeah anyone who thinks this is a great idea wants a five year old victim to have to choose if they want their relative to die
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Happy birthday to one of the greatest, Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, he didn't know his actual birthday, but chose to celebrate it on this day.
Please read his books and essays; please teach your children his story when they are old enough to understand.
Please read his books and essays; please teach your children his story when they are old enough to understand.
February 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Happy birthday to one of the greatest, Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, he didn't know his actual birthday, but chose to celebrate it on this day.
Please read his books and essays; please teach your children his story when they are old enough to understand.
Please read his books and essays; please teach your children his story when they are old enough to understand.
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Eugenics and fascism have always gone hand in hand.
Disabled people tried to warn you.
AI chat bots have “suggested” suicide.
Assisted dying policies are on the rise.
SSA staff have been told to tell disability applicants that suicide is an option.
It’s a cull.
Disabled people tried to warn you.
AI chat bots have “suggested” suicide.
Assisted dying policies are on the rise.
SSA staff have been told to tell disability applicants that suicide is an option.
It’s a cull.
‘Suicide is only one option': Social Security staff newly assigned to phone duties raise concerns over training
Experts and SSA employees question wisdom of telling callers in crisis that suicide is an option.
www.govexec.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Eugenics and fascism have always gone hand in hand.
Disabled people tried to warn you.
AI chat bots have “suggested” suicide.
Assisted dying policies are on the rise.
SSA staff have been told to tell disability applicants that suicide is an option.
It’s a cull.
Disabled people tried to warn you.
AI chat bots have “suggested” suicide.
Assisted dying policies are on the rise.
SSA staff have been told to tell disability applicants that suicide is an option.
It’s a cull.
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I said what I Fucking Said (original here: bsky.app/profile/wolv...)
![A skeet from Dr. Damien P. Williams can't think of a fun display name right n @wolvendamien.bsky.social, reading:
When broligarchs & kleptocrats float "depopulation" & "declining birthrates," which populations do they want to de-, & exactly whose birthrates are they worried are in decline?
The answers— if you ignore the most obviously applicable explanatory framing of white supremacy + eugenics— may shock you.
[Quote replying to another skeet by Dr. Damien P. Williams can't think of a fun display name right n @wolvendamien.bsky.social, reading:]
Techbros of the singularity/longtermist/effective altruist stripes have always thought that "slowing population growth" is a viable path out of climate crisis. And the answer to "which populations?" is always exactly who you'd think because they are all just fucking swimming in eugenicist bullshit.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I said what I Fucking Said (original here: bsky.app/profile/wolv...)
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One Minnesota journalist doing remarkable work right now is Elizabeth Shockman/@eshockmanwrites.bsky.social for @mprnews.org. This article posted yesterday on child detentions is an essential read. An essential read.
‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond
ICE is pulling Minnesota immigrant families with legal status out of their driveways, homes and school commutes and sending them to Texas within hours — in at least two cases against a judge’s order. ...
www.mprnews.org
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
One Minnesota journalist doing remarkable work right now is Elizabeth Shockman/@eshockmanwrites.bsky.social for @mprnews.org. This article posted yesterday on child detentions is an essential read. An essential read.
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If you ever want to have your heart absolutely broken by 2 pounds of fur and attitude, a netherland dwarf is definitely the way to go😭😭
February 15, 2026 at 4:28 AM
If you ever want to have your heart absolutely broken by 2 pounds of fur and attitude, a netherland dwarf is definitely the way to go😭😭
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Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The looming snowstorm will not wipe out the Sierra snow drought, but it'll put a dent into it.
The Truckee watershed needs 9.1 in. of snow water equivalent through Wednesday, Feb. 18 to reach median.
Carson: 6.3” SWE
Walker: 4.5” SWE
Warm temperatures, not a lack of precipitation, is the culprit
The Truckee watershed needs 9.1 in. of snow water equivalent through Wednesday, Feb. 18 to reach median.
Carson: 6.3” SWE
Walker: 4.5” SWE
Warm temperatures, not a lack of precipitation, is the culprit
February 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The looming snowstorm will not wipe out the Sierra snow drought, but it'll put a dent into it.
The Truckee watershed needs 9.1 in. of snow water equivalent through Wednesday, Feb. 18 to reach median.
Carson: 6.3” SWE
Walker: 4.5” SWE
Warm temperatures, not a lack of precipitation, is the culprit
The Truckee watershed needs 9.1 in. of snow water equivalent through Wednesday, Feb. 18 to reach median.
Carson: 6.3” SWE
Walker: 4.5” SWE
Warm temperatures, not a lack of precipitation, is the culprit
Agatha Christi knew all about it.
The Mirror Cracked works because of what Rubella does.
Everyone understood why being careless about it justified murder.
The Mirror Cracked works because of what Rubella does.
Everyone understood why being careless about it justified murder.
This, and nested, and rubella will be right behind, which was the single greatest cause of miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe fetal developmental disorders, including congenital deaf and/or blindness, cardiac abnormalities ranging from moderate to severe, severe cognitive disabilities, and more.
dear parents of small testicle-equipped children:
mumps used to be the leading cause of testicular malfunction.
whether or not you have grandchildren is ultimately not up to you but don't shoot yourself in the foot here.
get your children vaccinated.
mumps used to be the leading cause of testicular malfunction.
whether or not you have grandchildren is ultimately not up to you but don't shoot yourself in the foot here.
get your children vaccinated.
February 15, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Agatha Christi knew all about it.
The Mirror Cracked works because of what Rubella does.
Everyone understood why being careless about it justified murder.
The Mirror Cracked works because of what Rubella does.
Everyone understood why being careless about it justified murder.
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Yes. Ask LA all about that shit. People have not wrapped their mind around the idea that the Federal Government is Trumps bank account he goes to the mattresses in court to try and stop paying out what is owed to taxpayers. SNAP for God's sake!
Folks have noted that shutting down DHS also means shutting down FEMA. But it's important to remember that Trump already has been fighting to deny $233 million in FEMA funding to blue states. www.ksbw.com/article/judg...
Judge orders restored disaster funding to Democratic-led states
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore $233 million in disaster funding to at least a dozen states. The funding was previously slashed over so-called "sanctuary" immigrat...
www.ksbw.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Yes. Ask LA all about that shit. People have not wrapped their mind around the idea that the Federal Government is Trumps bank account he goes to the mattresses in court to try and stop paying out what is owed to taxpayers. SNAP for God's sake!
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Retreat isn’t the solution. They still committed a massive number of serious crimes, terrorized a city, kidnapped people, committed public executions, abducted people, violated constitutional rights as policy, destroyed property, and made businesses and people destitute. Dissolve, prosecute, punish.
Has he really retreated from Minnesota, though? The people who live there don't seem to think so.
"Trump doesn’t believe in anything except himself... When that resistance and those protests actually made his policies tremendously unpopular, he relented. And I think it’s a lesson that we should apply elsewhere when he engages in outrageous activities...”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
February 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Retreat isn’t the solution. They still committed a massive number of serious crimes, terrorized a city, kidnapped people, committed public executions, abducted people, violated constitutional rights as policy, destroyed property, and made businesses and people destitute. Dissolve, prosecute, punish.
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Folks have noted that shutting down DHS also means shutting down FEMA. But it's important to remember that Trump already has been fighting to deny $233 million in FEMA funding to blue states. www.ksbw.com/article/judg...
Judge orders restored disaster funding to Democratic-led states
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore $233 million in disaster funding to at least a dozen states. The funding was previously slashed over so-called "sanctuary" immigrat...
www.ksbw.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Folks have noted that shutting down DHS also means shutting down FEMA. But it's important to remember that Trump already has been fighting to deny $233 million in FEMA funding to blue states. www.ksbw.com/article/judg...
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The U.S.'s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales.
US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule
The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The U.S.'s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales.
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This is horrifying for lots of reasons but one things it underlines is that if AI can pull this off, then Boomer cultural dominance will NEVER END
AI Will Bring Val Kilmer Back To Life For a New Aventure Film CANYON OF THE DEAD
AI Will Bring Val Kilmer Back To Life For a New Aventure Film CANYON OF THE DEAD
This is one of those things that makes you stop mid-scroll and say… wait, what? According to Flickering Myth , the late Val Kilmer is appearing in a brand-new action-adventure movie, years after filming...
buff.ly
February 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is horrifying for lots of reasons but one things it underlines is that if AI can pull this off, then Boomer cultural dominance will NEVER END
This is so destructive of community.
People in trouble will sometimes be left to fend for themselves, because you can't know if they are just a Judas Goat.
People in trouble will sometimes be left to fend for themselves, because you can't know if they are just a Judas Goat.
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
This is so destructive of community.
People in trouble will sometimes be left to fend for themselves, because you can't know if they are just a Judas Goat.
People in trouble will sometimes be left to fend for themselves, because you can't know if they are just a Judas Goat.
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There's that empathy we need.
People need to remember: in times like these, even if you don't agree on praxis, if the end goal is the same, we need allies, not just friends.
People need to remember: in times like these, even if you don't agree on praxis, if the end goal is the same, we need allies, not just friends.
February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
There's that empathy we need.
People need to remember: in times like these, even if you don't agree on praxis, if the end goal is the same, we need allies, not just friends.
People need to remember: in times like these, even if you don't agree on praxis, if the end goal is the same, we need allies, not just friends.