Rachel Haimowitz
@rachelhaimowitz.bsky.social
Restorative market farmer & genre novelist. Owner of @riptidepublishing.bsky.social and Healthy Plantet Homestead. Jersey gal transplant to WNC. Proudly Jewish (free Palestine!), queer, & AudDHD. She/her.
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Ok so all of these are @riptidepublishing.bsky.social books because that's where I work and so what I've widely read, and also the quality there is just *chef's kiss*
Fluff: Are You Kitten Me by Quinn Anderson. F/F contemp: Night Life by @sjhartsfield.bsky.social.
Fluff: Are You Kitten Me by Quinn Anderson. F/F contemp: Night Life by @sjhartsfield.bsky.social.
A long thread of #lgbtq romance novels I love across genres and pairings :)
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hell yeah brother why not bring back indentured servitude
FOX: " Rent Now, Pay Later. It's a new option for renters who are struggling to make the monthly payment ... You pay them a fee or a monthly subscription, but if you miss the payments — that's when the interest rates go way up."
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
hell yeah brother why not bring back indentured servitude
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Trump and the Republicans are trying to rig the election. That's not being a "doomer," that's acknowledging reality.
Democrats need a coordinated, national response to these coordinated, national attacks. We need an "Elections Czar"
My latest solution in @thenation.com
Democrats need a coordinated, national response to these coordinated, national attacks. We need an "Elections Czar"
My latest solution in @thenation.com
Democrats Need to Get Serious About Stopping Trump From Rigging the Midterms
Here’s one idea for a coordinated response to Trump’s coordinated attacks.
www.thenation.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Trump and the Republicans are trying to rig the election. That's not being a "doomer," that's acknowledging reality.
Democrats need a coordinated, national response to these coordinated, national attacks. We need an "Elections Czar"
My latest solution in @thenation.com
Democrats need a coordinated, national response to these coordinated, national attacks. We need an "Elections Czar"
My latest solution in @thenation.com
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I need everyone to know that on the crochet subreddit the mods made a big post about how they're taking a week off because there was too much fighting/political posts. so there's currently no mods on r/crochet and people are being absolutely insane
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I need everyone to know that on the crochet subreddit the mods made a big post about how they're taking a week off because there was too much fighting/political posts. so there's currently no mods on r/crochet and people are being absolutely insane
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"We would have lost so much if we'd driven him away" is the justification.
But we lost all those girls. We lost the women they would have become. We lost the work they would have done. Why was his future work so much more valuable than theirs?
But we lost all those girls. We lost the women they would have become. We lost the work they would have done. Why was his future work so much more valuable than theirs?
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"We would have lost so much if we'd driven him away" is the justification.
But we lost all those girls. We lost the women they would have become. We lost the work they would have done. Why was his future work so much more valuable than theirs?
But we lost all those girls. We lost the women they would have become. We lost the work they would have done. Why was his future work so much more valuable than theirs?
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JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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An insightful thread by @editorialboard.bsky.social
“How can men of Hispanic lineage work for a paramilitary organization dedicated to terrorizing Hispanics?””
“How can men of Hispanic lineage work for a paramilitary organization dedicated to terrorizing Hispanics?””
1. Turns out the Border Patrol officers who murdered Alex Pretti are of Hispanic lineage. Their names are Jesus Ochoa, 43, and Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, according to Pro Publica.
www.propublica.org/article/alex...
www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM
An insightful thread by @editorialboard.bsky.social
“How can men of Hispanic lineage work for a paramilitary organization dedicated to terrorizing Hispanics?””
“How can men of Hispanic lineage work for a paramilitary organization dedicated to terrorizing Hispanics?””
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He steps out of his bubble for a moment and it's a million people called Elon_Is_A_Pedophile mocking him sucking at playing a video game.
He returns and sobs into the virtual arms of a clearly underage anime waifu telling him he is mama's special boy.
He returns and sobs into the virtual arms of a clearly underage anime waifu telling him he is mama's special boy.
February 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM
He steps out of his bubble for a moment and it's a million people called Elon_Is_A_Pedophile mocking him sucking at playing a video game.
He returns and sobs into the virtual arms of a clearly underage anime waifu telling him he is mama's special boy.
He returns and sobs into the virtual arms of a clearly underage anime waifu telling him he is mama's special boy.
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NEW: The Trump administration’s Department of Education has launched an investigation that could severely restrict college student voter registration and turnout programs nationwide.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
Trump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programs
College students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
NEW: The Trump administration’s Department of Education has launched an investigation that could severely restrict college student voter registration and turnout programs nationwide.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
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"Since October, we journalists in Gaza had hoped that the declaration of a ceasefire would finally give us space to catch our breath."
"The killing of three more journalists on Jan. 21 shattered this belief."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Egypt #Media #Genocide #Military
"The killing of three more journalists on Jan. 21 shattered this belief."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Egypt #Media #Genocide #Military
With or without a ceasefire, Israel is still targeting Gaza's journalists
The killing of my three colleagues shatters any illusion of 'post-war' safety. But the honor of their work and the memory of their laughter cannot be erased.
www.972mag.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Times article has an incredible illustration
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Times article has an incredible illustration
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Neat how the Ice thug is a boogaloo boy
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Neat how the Ice thug is a boogaloo boy
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
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WAPO’s Ukraine correspondent was fired while in a war zone, but McArdle, who adds nothing of value to journalism and spends her free time going to bat for pedophiles, kept her job…
If we lived in a healthy society, these people would be fired and blacklisted
If we lived in a healthy society, these people would be fired and blacklisted
This level of apologia (from Megan McArdle in a podcast with Josh Barro and Ross Douthat) is fucking appalling. Idk what else there is to say.
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
WAPO’s Ukraine correspondent was fired while in a war zone, but McArdle, who adds nothing of value to journalism and spends her free time going to bat for pedophiles, kept her job…
If we lived in a healthy society, these people would be fired and blacklisted
If we lived in a healthy society, these people would be fired and blacklisted
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“Why do they want Fulton County? Well, that’s obvious. It’s the biggest county in Georgia, and it houses Atlanta. If you control Fulton County that basically guarantees for Republicans they win every statewide race.”
Trump wants to take over voting in at least 15 places
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s FBI raid could lead to a takeover of elections in Georgia’s largest county
Trump wants control "over the voting in at least 15 places.” He could start in Fulton County, Georgia.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
“Why do they want Fulton County? Well, that’s obvious. It’s the biggest county in Georgia, and it houses Atlanta. If you control Fulton County that basically guarantees for Republicans they win every statewide race.”
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Jeffrey Epstein’s brother Mark sent a tip to the FBI accusing Trump of authorizing his murder:
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Jeffrey Epstein’s brother Mark sent a tip to the FBI accusing Trump of authorizing his murder:
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
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Here’s an awesome way to learn how to have structured organizing conversations to start organizing with co-workers, fellow tenants, or neighbours!
organizing4power.org
organizing4power.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Here’s an awesome way to learn how to have structured organizing conversations to start organizing with co-workers, fellow tenants, or neighbours!
organizing4power.org
organizing4power.org
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It’s really important that every time we read about these “detentions” we recognize that this isn’t simply a matter of freedom. These people are being “detained” in horrific terrifying conditions that are inhumane and are an assault on our own morality in addition to these kids.
Federal authorities are releasing fourth-grader Elizabeth Zuna, the first of several students detained by immigration officers in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, the school district's superintendent said.
Feds releasing Elizabeth Zuna, 4th-grader who's from same school district as Liam Ramos, officials say
Federal authorities are releasing fourth-grader Elizabeth Zuna, the first of several students detained by immigration officers in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, school officials said.
cbsn.ws
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It’s really important that every time we read about these “detentions” we recognize that this isn’t simply a matter of freedom. These people are being “detained” in horrific terrifying conditions that are inhumane and are an assault on our own morality in addition to these kids.
Also eugenics. Like, it's definitely both.
RFK is using his position to push things that have never shown any benefit in autism & have shown serious harms, including numerous dead kids thru the years. Why push for things known to harm instead of looking for things that could actually provide benefit? Because the harmful things are profitable
February 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Also eugenics. Like, it's definitely both.
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Is there any bigger tell than a guy claiming some freakish behavior is something all men do?
This is the Yale professor's explanation for why he described the physical attractiveness of a student in an email to Epstein. He explicitly says he regrets nothing about their association.
Again, I'm so happy Yale hired David Brooks to restore trust.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
Again, I'm so happy Yale hired David Brooks to restore trust.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Is there any bigger tell than a guy claiming some freakish behavior is something all men do?
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Even in fields where gender equality should've permeated. Doesn't matter.
Then there's the whole next layer w/the powerful men who'll allow girls & women a bit more room but the minute one of those uppity bitches gets any ideas that she could be as good as, equal to, a man....
burn this shit down.
Then there's the whole next layer w/the powerful men who'll allow girls & women a bit more room but the minute one of those uppity bitches gets any ideas that she could be as good as, equal to, a man....
burn this shit down.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Even in fields where gender equality should've permeated. Doesn't matter.
Then there's the whole next layer w/the powerful men who'll allow girls & women a bit more room but the minute one of those uppity bitches gets any ideas that she could be as good as, equal to, a man....
burn this shit down.
Then there's the whole next layer w/the powerful men who'll allow girls & women a bit more room but the minute one of those uppity bitches gets any ideas that she could be as good as, equal to, a man....
burn this shit down.
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By the way, Gelerntner has been a longtime critic of women in the workforce and also a longtime favorite of the tech-right; in 2016, Peter Thiel nominated him for the role of Science Advisor to the President, although his influence in Silicon Valley long predates that.
Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind."
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
By the way, Gelerntner has been a longtime critic of women in the workforce and also a longtime favorite of the tech-right; in 2016, Peter Thiel nominated him for the role of Science Advisor to the President, although his influence in Silicon Valley long predates that.
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Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
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This is exactly what generative text models are designed to do. Facilitate lying and erode the expectation of accuracy in the service of whichever narrative suits capital in the moment. “Flood the zone with bullshit”, right? Well, we’ve automated the bullshit sprayer.
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
February 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
This is exactly what generative text models are designed to do. Facilitate lying and erode the expectation of accuracy in the service of whichever narrative suits capital in the moment. “Flood the zone with bullshit”, right? Well, we’ve automated the bullshit sprayer.
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We have got to establish some kind of social norm where "why should I give a shit what autocomplete said?" is the first response to anyone trying to use llm output as evidence.
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We have got to establish some kind of social norm where "why should I give a shit what autocomplete said?" is the first response to anyone trying to use llm output as evidence.