Richard Ⓐber
@richaber.bsky.social
Pressing all the Ⓦords since 2009.
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No cross, no crown.
No gods, no masters.
And I'm Batman.
He/Him
This is a personal account.
Opinions are my own.
No cross, no crown.
No gods, no masters.
And I'm Batman.
He/Him
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Richard Ⓐber
@richaber.bsky.social
· Nov 12
If I followed you, and you don't know me, please do not feel obligated to follow back.
I am literally a nobody.
I am literally a nobody.
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Is it even worth pointing out that it's a violation of the UN Charter to threaten to attack a sovereign country? That there is zero justification, moral or legal, for what Trump is doing? Does anybody even care, or does the U.S. just claim the infinite right to kill and destroy?
February 19, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Is it even worth pointing out that it's a violation of the UN Charter to threaten to attack a sovereign country? That there is zero justification, moral or legal, for what Trump is doing? Does anybody even care, or does the U.S. just claim the infinite right to kill and destroy?
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Scoop: Ring's CEO told staff Search Party is not going to be just for dogs, according to a leaked email I obtained. Said it is "first for finding dogs" before suggesting it would be expanded to be used for crime:
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs
Ring's CEO told staff the feature is “first for finding dogs,” indicating a plan to expand.
www.404media.co
February 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Scoop: Ring's CEO told staff Search Party is not going to be just for dogs, according to a leaked email I obtained. Said it is "first for finding dogs" before suggesting it would be expanded to be used for crime:
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
www.404media.co/leaked-email...
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In the latest in a string of privacy abuses from the chatbot, Grok provided porn performer Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthdate to the public, information she'd protected until now.
Grok Exposed a Porn Performer’s Legal Name and Birthdate—Without Even Being Asked
In the latest in a string of privacy abuses from the chatbot, Grok provided porn performer Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthdate to the public, information she'd protected until now.
www.404media.co
February 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In the latest in a string of privacy abuses from the chatbot, Grok provided porn performer Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthdate to the public, information she'd protected until now.
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A staff member for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) who died last year after lighting herself on fire allegedly had an affair with the congressman, according to the staffer’s estranged husband.
Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges
The congressman from Texas, who is facing a tough primary battle, has denied having an affair.
wapo.st
February 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A staff member for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) who died last year after lighting herself on fire allegedly had an affair with the congressman, according to the staffer’s estranged husband.
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Some people think of joy as an act of resistance. And many would agree that music is healing. Members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus talked to me about the 45-year history of the group & their mission. And they shared some of their songs. Listen on MPR News.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Finding harmony and a home in the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
For 45 years, the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus has created a place to sing, belong and spread a little joy. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how music can heal and bring people together through ...
www.mprnews.org
February 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Some people think of joy as an act of resistance. And many would agree that music is healing. Members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus talked to me about the 45-year history of the group & their mission. And they shared some of their songs. Listen on MPR News.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
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Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
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BREAKING: Trump admin issues new policy aimed at ending transgender-related care in federal prisons.
"It's a really dangerous policy,” an ACLU lawyer representing trans people in federal prison suing the Trump administration tells Law Dork of the new Bureau of Prisons policy.
"It's a really dangerous policy,” an ACLU lawyer representing trans people in federal prison suing the Trump administration tells Law Dork of the new Bureau of Prisons policy.
Trump admin issues new policy aimed at ending transgender-related care in federal prisons
"It's a really dangerous policy,” an ACLU lawyer representing trans people in federal prison suing the Trump administration tells Law Dork of the new Bureau of Prisons policy.
www.lawdork.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM
BREAKING: Trump admin issues new policy aimed at ending transgender-related care in federal prisons.
"It's a really dangerous policy,” an ACLU lawyer representing trans people in federal prison suing the Trump administration tells Law Dork of the new Bureau of Prisons policy.
"It's a really dangerous policy,” an ACLU lawyer representing trans people in federal prison suing the Trump administration tells Law Dork of the new Bureau of Prisons policy.
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The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying “unnecessary controversial subjects,” despite warnings it could leave them less prepared for the real world.
University of Texas regents OK limits on controversial subjects
Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace.
www.texastribune.org
February 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying “unnecessary controversial subjects,” despite warnings it could leave them less prepared for the real world.
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Yesterday, those who teach Intro to Sociology at Florida colleges (as opposed to universities) received a ready-made curriculum from the state and were ordered to teach it.
Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
February 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Yesterday, those who teach Intro to Sociology at Florida colleges (as opposed to universities) received a ready-made curriculum from the state and were ordered to teach it.
Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
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hennepin county sheriff dawanna witt has her department out here wearing “THE OTHERS” patches, taking photos of people and covering their faces behaving like ICE agents. we desperately need someone to run against her this year, this is unacceptable
www.instagram.com/reel/DU4Xzi3...
www.instagram.com/reel/DU4Xzi3...
February 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM
hennepin county sheriff dawanna witt has her department out here wearing “THE OTHERS” patches, taking photos of people and covering their faces behaving like ICE agents. we desperately need someone to run against her this year, this is unacceptable
www.instagram.com/reel/DU4Xzi3...
www.instagram.com/reel/DU4Xzi3...
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scenes from Minneapolis: my kids + their bestie are outside shoveling for a neighborhood elder. a suspicious car circles our block, slowly, 3 times. Elder grabs the kids & hustles them inside, other neighbor runs out to get a pic of the car, bestie's mom drives down the block to bring the kids home.
February 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
scenes from Minneapolis: my kids + their bestie are outside shoveling for a neighborhood elder. a suspicious car circles our block, slowly, 3 times. Elder grabs the kids & hustles them inside, other neighbor runs out to get a pic of the car, bestie's mom drives down the block to bring the kids home.
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Residents are still digging out after a powerful winter storm brought thunder snow to Duluth and buried the North Shore and much of northern Minnesota.
Here are a few photos taken by Minnesotans near Lake Superior on Wednesday:
Here are a few photos taken by Minnesotans near Lake Superior on Wednesday:
February 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Residents are still digging out after a powerful winter storm brought thunder snow to Duluth and buried the North Shore and much of northern Minnesota.
Here are a few photos taken by Minnesotans near Lake Superior on Wednesday:
Here are a few photos taken by Minnesotans near Lake Superior on Wednesday:
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The remarkable 38.6" 2-day snowfall in Hovland, MN does not break the all-time statewide single storm snowfall record of 46.5" set in Jan 1994 from Finland, MN.
But the 24-hour total of 26.6" is a new state record for the month of February.
Source: My communications w/ MN State Climate Office
#mnwx
But the 24-hour total of 26.6" is a new state record for the month of February.
Source: My communications w/ MN State Climate Office
#mnwx
February 19, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The remarkable 38.6" 2-day snowfall in Hovland, MN does not break the all-time statewide single storm snowfall record of 46.5" set in Jan 1994 from Finland, MN.
But the 24-hour total of 26.6" is a new state record for the month of February.
Source: My communications w/ MN State Climate Office
#mnwx
But the 24-hour total of 26.6" is a new state record for the month of February.
Source: My communications w/ MN State Climate Office
#mnwx
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Fascist UK fraudster & xenophobic hate monger Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, er, I mean Tommy Robinson, has just arrived in the US for a tour of the country.
Last time he came he was booted out for a fake passport. But times have changed. Now we welcome dudes who sic racist mobs on immigrants.
Last time he came he was booted out for a fake passport. But times have changed. Now we welcome dudes who sic racist mobs on immigrants.
February 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Fascist UK fraudster & xenophobic hate monger Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, er, I mean Tommy Robinson, has just arrived in the US for a tour of the country.
Last time he came he was booted out for a fake passport. But times have changed. Now we welcome dudes who sic racist mobs on immigrants.
Last time he came he was booted out for a fake passport. But times have changed. Now we welcome dudes who sic racist mobs on immigrants.
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A top official in my union was talking about mayoral elections recently, and pointed out very correctly that we need to keep in mind that at best mayors are "benevolent" dictators, not comrades. There will be no elected official who will magically save the people from having to organize.
Politicians gonna politician.
“Homeless encampment sweeps are ineffective, they are costly and they don’t actually solve the problem of homeless,” said Jeremy Saunders, an executive director of VOCAL-NY.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
February 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
A top official in my union was talking about mayoral elections recently, and pointed out very correctly that we need to keep in mind that at best mayors are "benevolent" dictators, not comrades. There will be no elected official who will magically save the people from having to organize.
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“Homeless encampment sweeps are ineffective, they are costly and they don’t actually solve the problem of homeless,” said Jeremy Saunders, an executive director of VOCAL-NY.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
“Homeless encampment sweeps are ineffective, they are costly and they don’t actually solve the problem of homeless,” said Jeremy Saunders, an executive director of VOCAL-NY.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/n...
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He planned to testify against Jeffrey Epstein.
Then, he went dark—and ended up dead.
gift link:
www.wsj.com/us-news/epst...
Then, he went dark—and ended up dead.
gift link:
www.wsj.com/us-news/epst...
Exclusive | The Accomplice Who Was Going to Testify Against Jeffrey Epstein—Then Went Dark
Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel was negotiating to provide prosecutors with evidence against the sex offender in 2016 but ultimately backed out.
www.wsj.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM
He planned to testify against Jeffrey Epstein.
Then, he went dark—and ended up dead.
gift link:
www.wsj.com/us-news/epst...
Then, he went dark—and ended up dead.
gift link:
www.wsj.com/us-news/epst...
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a trailer park community put out a formal statement reminding the "public" that the community is private property and that any law enforcement officers require a warrant before even entering the community if you want an idea of how the raid escalations are going out in *squints* suburban kansas
February 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
a trailer park community put out a formal statement reminding the "public" that the community is private property and that any law enforcement officers require a warrant before even entering the community if you want an idea of how the raid escalations are going out in *squints* suburban kansas
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My family was among them
History repeats until we do something to stop it
History repeats until we do something to stop it
On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed E.O. 9066, authorizing the forced relocation & incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans, solely because of their heritage.
February 19, 2026 at 8:10 PM
My family was among them
History repeats until we do something to stop it
History repeats until we do something to stop it
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“Any time the Trump administration says ‘AI’ ... what you should hear is ‘repression as a service,’” @skiles.blue writes.
- AI as an excuse to consolidate data.
- AI to execute orders that humans would refuse.
The more data the admin. consolidates, “the further we travel down this dangerous road.”
- AI as an excuse to consolidate data.
- AI to execute orders that humans would refuse.
The more data the admin. consolidates, “the further we travel down this dangerous road.”
February 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM
“Any time the Trump administration says ‘AI’ ... what you should hear is ‘repression as a service,’” @skiles.blue writes.
- AI as an excuse to consolidate data.
- AI to execute orders that humans would refuse.
The more data the admin. consolidates, “the further we travel down this dangerous road.”
- AI as an excuse to consolidate data.
- AI to execute orders that humans would refuse.
The more data the admin. consolidates, “the further we travel down this dangerous road.”
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Pretty bad look when a centuries old hereditary monarchy is more accountable than rich people here!
February 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Pretty bad look when a centuries old hereditary monarchy is more accountable than rich people here!
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a man in Oklahoma was speaking out against a data center in his community. He went a few seconds over time and the city had him arrested for trespassing
Man Opposing Data Center Arrested for Speaking Slightly Too Long
An Oklahoma man tried to talk about a data center coming to his community. Police arrested him when he went a few seconds over his time limit.
www.404media.co
February 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
a man in Oklahoma was speaking out against a data center in his community. He went a few seconds over time and the city had him arrested for trespassing
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This Homan claim is stupid and has been debunked. It's not a tally of "missing" children in the way any normal person understands that phrase. It's children DHS considers unaccounted for from an immigration paperwork perspective. It doesn't mean they aren't with family or a legal guardian.
reporter asks if “anything good” came out of operation metro surge. robin wonsley says no. the reporter argues the “3300 missing children” recovered in this operation is good, wonsley says there is not data to back it up, jason chavez brings up the kids that ICE has taken like liam ramos
February 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
This Homan claim is stupid and has been debunked. It's not a tally of "missing" children in the way any normal person understands that phrase. It's children DHS considers unaccounted for from an immigration paperwork perspective. It doesn't mean they aren't with family or a legal guardian.
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reporter asks if “anything good” came out of operation metro surge. robin wonsley says no. the reporter argues the “3300 missing children” recovered in this operation is good, wonsley says there is not data to back it up, jason chavez brings up the kids that ICE has taken like liam ramos
February 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
reporter asks if “anything good” came out of operation metro surge. robin wonsley says no. the reporter argues the “3300 missing children” recovered in this operation is good, wonsley says there is not data to back it up, jason chavez brings up the kids that ICE has taken like liam ramos
