RDS (formerly shawphd)
@rds773.myatproto.social
Former historian, current indexer. She/her, cis. Cats, nature, crafts, sci fi/fantasy. Covid aware. Chicago parent. GenX. West Coast ex-pat. I block & mute freely.
shawrd773@zirk.us
Need an index for your book in the humanities or social sciences? DM me.
shawrd773@zirk.us
Need an index for your book in the humanities or social sciences? DM me.
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What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
More than half the CO₂ emissions of the Industrial Age have been pumped into the atmosphere since 1990.
More than half the CO₂ emissions of the Industrial Age have been pumped into the atmosphere since 1990.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Literally nothing is 'carbon neutral'. It is a physical impossibility. If someone's telling you their product has zero climate impact, they're actively deciding to lie to you.
Literally nothing is 'carbon neutral'. It is a physical impossibility. If someone's telling you their product has zero climate impact, they're actively deciding to lie to you.
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
Indexes in books are written by actual humans and cannot be done automatically by computers
Indexes in books are written by actual humans and cannot be done automatically by computers
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It's really striking when you become an adult and realize how irrational most adults are.
February 20, 2026 at 3:26 AM
It's really striking when you become an adult and realize how irrational most adults are.
I feel this in my bones
The problem with short form social media is it's super easy to have discussion within your expertise/political/professional/personal sphere, but the moment you need nuance or explanation of your stance...you need a whole fucking thread and that's just not worth it.
February 20, 2026 at 4:01 AM
I feel this in my bones
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Now look, I get that I’m not a high powered Dem consultant, but is there a reason we can’t run on seizing the FUCKING SLUSH FUND Trump is setting up and sending every criminal in this administration, including but not limited to those in DHS/CBP/ICE to fucking jail? Is that not a thing we can do?
February 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Now look, I get that I’m not a high powered Dem consultant, but is there a reason we can’t run on seizing the FUCKING SLUSH FUND Trump is setting up and sending every criminal in this administration, including but not limited to those in DHS/CBP/ICE to fucking jail? Is that not a thing we can do?
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Do you guys wanna hear my dog snoring
January 16, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Do you guys wanna hear my dog snoring
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I feel like a major difference between Gen X and the boomers is revealed by the fact that our big 80s nostalgia trip is a horror series about the evils of unchecked government, and their 50s equivalent was "Grease" and "Happy Days."
February 19, 2026 at 12:17 PM
I feel like a major difference between Gen X and the boomers is revealed by the fact that our big 80s nostalgia trip is a horror series about the evils of unchecked government, and their 50s equivalent was "Grease" and "Happy Days."
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I talked with @andreapitzer.bsky.social about why we should understand the Trump administration as a concentration camp regime, and what it means to fight back.
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer.
truthout.org
February 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I talked with @andreapitzer.bsky.social about why we should understand the Trump administration as a concentration camp regime, and what it means to fight back.
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The Chicago Teachers Union is running a new series called “Lessons for Resistance”. It is teacher written about people or movements and shows how they can guide us today. Check out this edition from me about the Chicago Black Lives Matter Movement from 2012-2020
www.ctulocal1.org/posts/lesson...
www.ctulocal1.org/posts/lesson...
Lessons for Resistance: What Chicago’s BLM Movement Teaches Us Now - Chicago Teachers Union
In this installment of our Lessons for Resistance series, Kenwood Social Studies teacher Dave Stieber reflects on what the Chicago Black Lives Matter movement can teach us now.
www.ctulocal1.org
February 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The Chicago Teachers Union is running a new series called “Lessons for Resistance”. It is teacher written about people or movements and shows how they can guide us today. Check out this edition from me about the Chicago Black Lives Matter Movement from 2012-2020
www.ctulocal1.org/posts/lesson...
www.ctulocal1.org/posts/lesson...
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I was trying to get us over 500k whistles shipped in Feb this morning, but that was like 8 hours ago so now we're at 522,875 shipped, because THAT IS HOW WE DO IT.
It seems impossible you could be following me and not know where to get whistles, but. I mean. If you don't...
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
It seems impossible you could be following me and not know where to get whistles, but. I mean. If you don't...
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
February 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
I was trying to get us over 500k whistles shipped in Feb this morning, but that was like 8 hours ago so now we're at 522,875 shipped, because THAT IS HOW WE DO IT.
It seems impossible you could be following me and not know where to get whistles, but. I mean. If you don't...
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
It seems impossible you could be following me and not know where to get whistles, but. I mean. If you don't...
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
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I'm going to highlight a few of our printer wishlists tonight! (As always, if you hate amazon, please visit linktr.ee/WhistleWishl... for different ways to help!)
This first wishlist belongs to a printer in Minnesota AND has protopasta on it, so win/win???
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
This first wishlist belongs to a printer in Minnesota AND has protopasta on it, so win/win???
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
February 20, 2026 at 12:51 AM
I'm going to highlight a few of our printer wishlists tonight! (As always, if you hate amazon, please visit linktr.ee/WhistleWishl... for different ways to help!)
This first wishlist belongs to a printer in Minnesota AND has protopasta on it, so win/win???
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
This first wishlist belongs to a printer in Minnesota AND has protopasta on it, so win/win???
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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I really do not want to die in the billionaire-induced climate war mass genocide
February 20, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I really do not want to die in the billionaire-induced climate war mass genocide
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In the late 1960s, James Boggs said, "All over the country today the police are organizing themselves into independent political organizations, outside the control of elected civilian officials, and challenging the right of civilian administrations and the public... to control them."
February 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM
In the late 1960s, James Boggs said, "All over the country today the police are organizing themselves into independent political organizations, outside the control of elected civilian officials, and challenging the right of civilian administrations and the public... to control them."
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I see a lot of people frustrated with lack of accommodation for low-medium needs autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression and I want to caution us all to keep in mind that high/severe needs people with mental illness/neurodivergence are neither your rivals, nor are they receiving higher quality care
February 20, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I see a lot of people frustrated with lack of accommodation for low-medium needs autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression and I want to caution us all to keep in mind that high/severe needs people with mental illness/neurodivergence are neither your rivals, nor are they receiving higher quality care
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🚨‼️ @rajaforil.bsky.social voted to fund ICE, he voted to thank ICE, and he took money from an ICE contractor. I want to abolish ICE, and I’ll hold the line in the U.S. Senate.
February 20, 2026 at 1:12 AM
🚨‼️ @rajaforil.bsky.social voted to fund ICE, he voted to thank ICE, and he took money from an ICE contractor. I want to abolish ICE, and I’ll hold the line in the U.S. Senate.
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fuck him up. IL doesn’t need someone worse than Durbin in that seat.
We also need to oust Duckworth next time she’s up.
We also need to oust Duckworth next time she’s up.
🚨‼️ @rajaforil.bsky.social voted to fund ICE, he voted to thank ICE, and he took money from an ICE contractor. I want to abolish ICE, and I’ll hold the line in the U.S. Senate.
February 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
fuck him up. IL doesn’t need someone worse than Durbin in that seat.
We also need to oust Duckworth next time she’s up.
We also need to oust Duckworth next time she’s up.
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The UK arresting Andrew.
South Korea tossing their wannabe dictator in jail for life.
John Roberts better be getting a really nice Edible Arrangement from the White House.
South Korea tossing their wannabe dictator in jail for life.
John Roberts better be getting a really nice Edible Arrangement from the White House.
February 19, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The UK arresting Andrew.
South Korea tossing their wannabe dictator in jail for life.
John Roberts better be getting a really nice Edible Arrangement from the White House.
South Korea tossing their wannabe dictator in jail for life.
John Roberts better be getting a really nice Edible Arrangement from the White House.
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it's cool that somehow it's become a major feature of bsky posting to post screenshots of text without a link or a source.
February 20, 2026 at 12:44 AM
it's cool that somehow it's become a major feature of bsky posting to post screenshots of text without a link or a source.
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Imagine if it happens mid-speech
February 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Imagine if it happens mid-speech
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UPDATE: I’ve been at the Northwest Detention Facility for over 3 hours and am still being denied my congressional duty to conduct oversight.
What are they so afraid of that they won't let me meet with detainees?
I will not give up.
What are they so afraid of that they won't let me meet with detainees?
I will not give up.
February 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
UPDATE: I’ve been at the Northwest Detention Facility for over 3 hours and am still being denied my congressional duty to conduct oversight.
What are they so afraid of that they won't let me meet with detainees?
I will not give up.
What are they so afraid of that they won't let me meet with detainees?
I will not give up.
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"It feels like the grift is happening"
Last week Donald Trump registered the trademark "Donald J. Trump International Airport." This week Florida Republicans voted to rename Palm Beach International Airport Donald J. Trump International Airport," putting taxpayers on the hook for licensing fees that go straight to him
State House votes to rename Florida airport to Donald J. Trump international
The Republican-controlled Florida House voted 81-30 in support of the name change to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
www.wesh.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:48 AM
"It feels like the grift is happening"
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Seeing the news from South Korea and England, I feel like we're on Earth 3 in an alternative timeline. But I know full well we're on the same timeline but on the wrong path. Back to the grindstone.
February 19, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Seeing the news from South Korea and England, I feel like we're on Earth 3 in an alternative timeline. But I know full well we're on the same timeline but on the wrong path. Back to the grindstone.
Hell yeah Illinois
February 20, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Hell yeah Illinois
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Just remember, if they’re not government employees they don’t have immunity.
February 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Just remember, if they’re not government employees they don’t have immunity.
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Public officials blocking press from community events and meetings has famously always gone well and never backfired.
alder greg mitchell has publicly supported the quantum campus megadevelopment. his office told us no when we asked if we could attend the “state of the ward” event.
south siders have been organizing against the project:
south siders have been organizing against the project:
Quantum leap or community crossroads? - Chicago Reader
Residents organize around the quantum computing megadevelopment planned for Chicago’s southeast side.
chicagoreader.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Public officials blocking press from community events and meetings has famously always gone well and never backfired.
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I've tried to keep it together and keep it quiet but Mrs G and I have had our asses kicked for months and we just found out that her car has a cracked motor block. I'm so sorry but if you have anything to spare, we sure could use some help. Thank you and I love you
Vnmo is Scoob84
Vnmo is Scoob84
February 19, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I've tried to keep it together and keep it quiet but Mrs G and I have had our asses kicked for months and we just found out that her car has a cracked motor block. I'm so sorry but if you have anything to spare, we sure could use some help. Thank you and I love you
Vnmo is Scoob84
Vnmo is Scoob84
