Bender Rodríguez
@plungerman.bsky.social
#ChildrenOfKali :: SciFi :: El tío Ho
occupied potawatomi, ho-chunk, and menominee land.
occupied potawatomi, ho-chunk, and menominee land.
Pinned
the democrats right now in the face of GOP extremism.
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Thousands of institutions abandoned programs, ended or rewrote scholarships, closed down clubs and publications, all in pre-emptive compliance.
And you know why?
Mostly because they wanted to do it if they thought they could blame someone else for it.
And you know why?
Mostly because they wanted to do it if they thought they could blame someone else for it.
February 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Thousands of institutions abandoned programs, ended or rewrote scholarships, closed down clubs and publications, all in pre-emptive compliance.
And you know why?
Mostly because they wanted to do it if they thought they could blame someone else for it.
And you know why?
Mostly because they wanted to do it if they thought they could blame someone else for it.
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In honor of DHS spokesliar Tricia McLaughlin's resignation, let's revisit how her husband's company won a $220 million no-bid contract to run a stupid propaganda campaign featuring her boss, Kristi Noem, bashing immigrants while sitting on a horse in front of Mt. Rushmore.
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
February 19, 2026 at 12:43 AM
In honor of DHS spokesliar Tricia McLaughlin's resignation, let's revisit how her husband's company won a $220 million no-bid contract to run a stupid propaganda campaign featuring her boss, Kristi Noem, bashing immigrants while sitting on a horse in front of Mt. Rushmore.
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“Nazgul, who is a very good boy, is yet to comment on his performance.”
Very good dog invades course but falls short of medal glory at Winter Olympics
A local dog has missed out on a historic medal at the Winter Olympics despite a lung-bursting stretch in the homestretch
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
“Nazgul, who is a very good boy, is yet to comment on his performance.”
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This is Hugo. He just wanted to make sure you didn't miss the sunset. 12/10 thank you Hugo (IG: maui_thegoldenpup)
February 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
This is Hugo. He just wanted to make sure you didn't miss the sunset. 12/10 thank you Hugo (IG: maui_thegoldenpup)
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25 years ago, a bunch of libertarians moved to NH to take over state government. Jason Osborne, one of those "Free Staters," has since risen to be majority leader in the state house.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
Communities nationwide push back against proposed ICE facility sites
A proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Merrimack is continuing to spark strong reactions from residents and local officials.
www.wmur.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
25 years ago, a bunch of libertarians moved to NH to take over state government. Jason Osborne, one of those "Free Staters," has since risen to be majority leader in the state house.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
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Wisconsin's legislative socialist caucus wants to stay to finish the long list of work left this session. Democrats clearly want to stay to finish that work. Republicans want to end the 2025-26 session tomorrow, with so little done. (1/2)
February 19, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Wisconsin's legislative socialist caucus wants to stay to finish the long list of work left this session. Democrats clearly want to stay to finish that work. Republicans want to end the 2025-26 session tomorrow, with so little done. (1/2)
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This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
February 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
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Mexico seeks to bring its archaeological treasures back from France
Mexico seeks to bring its archaeological treasures back from France
The country has been ramping up requests for the return of its heritage from multiple European countries and is challenging auctions around the world.
www.lemonde.fr
February 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Mexico seeks to bring its archaeological treasures back from France
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If you live in a red state, you may not notice ICE raids, that's because local police depts signed up to help ICE and are doing the work for and with them. Are they getting warrants? Are they profiling you bet.
February 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
If you live in a red state, you may not notice ICE raids, that's because local police depts signed up to help ICE and are doing the work for and with them. Are they getting warrants? Are they profiling you bet.
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A bill pending in the Virginia state legislature would prohibit ICE’s 287(g) agreements at both the local and state levels. Other pending Democratic bills would shield immigrants from federal law enforcement.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now.
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A bill pending in the Virginia state legislature would prohibit ICE’s 287(g) agreements at both the local and state levels. Other pending Democratic bills would shield immigrants from federal law enforcement.
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NYT DEM VOTER REVIEW DEMANDS MORE FROM THE PARTY👺IRAN-US TALKS👺MAMDANI-MOMENTUM?👺BERNIE INTERVIEW LATER👺TAX BILLIONAIRES EVENT👺WOKE2.0 BEASTMODE👺GET IN NOW! twitch.tv/hasanabi
February 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
NYT DEM VOTER REVIEW DEMANDS MORE FROM THE PARTY👺IRAN-US TALKS👺MAMDANI-MOMENTUM?👺BERNIE INTERVIEW LATER👺TAX BILLIONAIRES EVENT👺WOKE2.0 BEASTMODE👺GET IN NOW! twitch.tv/hasanabi
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"why are you against progress" I yell confidently as my sloppily-implemented algorithms prematurely murder your grandma
UnitedHealth uses AI model with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit alleges
For the largest health insurer in the US, AI's error rate is like a feature, not a bug.
arstechnica.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
"why are you against progress" I yell confidently as my sloppily-implemented algorithms prematurely murder your grandma
Rather than harming the desert ecosystem, areas under and near the solar panels were healthier than untouched desert. Shaded zones retained moisture, experienced lower soil temperatures, & supported plant life that would otherwise struggle in arid conditions.
www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-con...
www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-con...
China's desert solar farms could transform local ecosystems - Futura-Sciences
Research in China shows solar panels can improve desert ecosystems – boosting vegetation, soil health, and creating thriving microclimates alongside clean energy.
www.futura-sciences.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Rather than harming the desert ecosystem, areas under and near the solar panels were healthier than untouched desert. Shaded zones retained moisture, experienced lower soil temperatures, & supported plant life that would otherwise struggle in arid conditions.
www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-con...
www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-con...
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I support this! As does @acluofwi.bsky.social.
SLAPP lawsuits are a terrible misuse of our legal system. My colleague Rep. Andrew Hysell spoke on the urgent need for this yesterday on the floor of the assembly -- I hope it becomes law, and soon.
SLAPP lawsuits are a terrible misuse of our legal system. My colleague Rep. Andrew Hysell spoke on the urgent need for this yesterday on the floor of the assembly -- I hope it becomes law, and soon.
hey @ryanclancywi.bsky.social , what do you think of the anti-slapp legislation?
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
Wisconsin Assembly passes anti-SLAPP legislation • Wisconsin Examiner
AB 701, which would help protect people from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), passed on a voice vote.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I support this! As does @acluofwi.bsky.social.
SLAPP lawsuits are a terrible misuse of our legal system. My colleague Rep. Andrew Hysell spoke on the urgent need for this yesterday on the floor of the assembly -- I hope it becomes law, and soon.
SLAPP lawsuits are a terrible misuse of our legal system. My colleague Rep. Andrew Hysell spoke on the urgent need for this yesterday on the floor of the assembly -- I hope it becomes law, and soon.
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chat is it good or bad if the only defense against fascism is voting for one party forever and never letting them lose no matter how far right they go and how much of the fascist's policies around immigration and trans rights and abortion they start taking on over time?
This. Precisely this. Serious people don’t threaten to vote third party, because it’s a tantrum.
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
Threatening not to vote just shouldn’t be as much a thing as it is in progressive spaces instead of being the fucking constant monotonous feature that it is and more then anything else if you’re doing that over Newson you’re just telling me and everyone else that what’s happening now is nbd to you.
February 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
chat is it good or bad if the only defense against fascism is voting for one party forever and never letting them lose no matter how far right they go and how much of the fascist's policies around immigration and trans rights and abortion they start taking on over time?
'The research did not find a single example where popular tools such as Google’s Gemini or Microsoft’s Copilot were leading to a “material, verifiable, and substantial” reduction in planet-heating emissions.'
by @ketanjoshi.co
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
by @ketanjoshi.co
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
'The research did not find a single example where popular tools such as Google’s Gemini or Microsoft’s Copilot were leading to a “material, verifiable, and substantial” reduction in planet-heating emissions.'
by @ketanjoshi.co
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
by @ketanjoshi.co
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Interested to see which energy news podcasts discuss this story.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social @volts.wtf
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social @volts.wtf
when big tech companies say that AI will save the planet, what kinds of AI are they actually talking about — and what's their proof? i took a look at some great new research from @ketanjoshi.co and talked to other experts about how a lot of this talk is probably bullshit:
Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
www.wired.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Interested to see which energy news podcasts discuss this story.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social @volts.wtf
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social @volts.wtf
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when big tech companies say that AI will save the planet, what kinds of AI are they actually talking about — and what's their proof? i took a look at some great new research from @ketanjoshi.co and talked to other experts about how a lot of this talk is probably bullshit:
Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
www.wired.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM
when big tech companies say that AI will save the planet, what kinds of AI are they actually talking about — and what's their proof? i took a look at some great new research from @ketanjoshi.co and talked to other experts about how a lot of this talk is probably bullshit:
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Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL
Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation
www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/m...
Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation
www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/m...
Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL
: Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation
www.theregister.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL
Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation
www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/m...
Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation
www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/m...
hey @ryanclancywi.bsky.social , what do you think of the anti-slapp legislation?
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
Wisconsin Assembly passes anti-SLAPP legislation • Wisconsin Examiner
AB 701, which would help protect people from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), passed on a voice vote.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
hey @ryanclancywi.bsky.social , what do you think of the anti-slapp legislation?
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/w...
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In final State of the State, Evers urges lawmakers to keep working, rejects GOP tax cut plan. Reporter @bspears.bsky.social has the story. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/i...
In final State of the State, Evers urges lawmakers to keep working, rejects GOP tax cut plan • Wisconsin Examiner
Evers, who decided not to run for a third term, told lawmakers that the people of Wisconsin are expecting them to get more done this year.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
In final State of the State, Evers urges lawmakers to keep working, rejects GOP tax cut plan. Reporter @bspears.bsky.social has the story. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/18/i...
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No no I think it's fine that Bob Saget asking if you've ever sucked dick for marijuana in that scene in Half Baked is now just everyday off the cuff financial advice from the head of the US federal department of Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
No no I think it's fine that Bob Saget asking if you've ever sucked dick for marijuana in that scene in Half Baked is now just everyday off the cuff financial advice from the head of the US federal department of Health and Human Services
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February 18, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Deplorable state of U.S. media on display here, deliberately misleading the public. You can literally type into Google the same question @aoc.bsky.social was asked and the AI will give you her same answer because "strategic ambiguity" has been official U.S. policy her whole life.
February 18, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Deplorable state of U.S. media on display here, deliberately misleading the public. You can literally type into Google the same question @aoc.bsky.social was asked and the AI will give you her same answer because "strategic ambiguity" has been official U.S. policy her whole life.