Jeff Seelbach
@sievefistedfind.bsky.social
Documentary Film & TV including jams like Philly DA (PBS), Queer Futures (Criterion), 16 Shots (Showtime), Dear Mr. Brody (Discovery+)
Old Haunts: Topic, AJ+, Wide Angle/PBS, WNUR, Dusted Mag
Header: Uncle Sam
Avatar: use in case of Purple Rain
Old Haunts: Topic, AJ+, Wide Angle/PBS, WNUR, Dusted Mag
Header: Uncle Sam
Avatar: use in case of Purple Rain
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Hard agree, opting out where we can builds discipline and can sends a message -- even if they already have our picture.
February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Hard agree, opting out where we can builds discipline and can sends a message -- even if they already have our picture.
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
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nevermind spanish, some of you have three days to learn how to dance
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
nevermind spanish, some of you have three days to learn how to dance
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After a month and a half break from print, the Reader makes its debut as a monthly. Thank you to everyone who supported the paper last year when we were scraping by week to week, and all the ups and downs before then. Thank you to everyone who picks up a new issue, it means the world.
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
After a month and a half break from print, the Reader makes its debut as a monthly. Thank you to everyone who supported the paper last year when we were scraping by week to week, and all the ups and downs before then. Thank you to everyone who picks up a new issue, it means the world.
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booking monthly weird shows nowadays in poughkeepsie ny for anyone looking to play a low stakes bill in hudson valley get in touch
February 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
booking monthly weird shows nowadays in poughkeepsie ny for anyone looking to play a low stakes bill in hudson valley get in touch
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@wyden.senate.gov's record of warning that there is deep and constitutionally-serious dirt being done by the intelligence agencies in secret is unblemished. The vaguer he is, the filthier the dirt is. This is the vaguest I've ever seen him
Ron Wyden Only Talks Like This When The Spies Do Something *Real* Bad
No, I don't know what they did. But I have a lot of experience with the senator
www.forever-wars.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
@wyden.senate.gov's record of warning that there is deep and constitutionally-serious dirt being done by the intelligence agencies in secret is unblemished. The vaguer he is, the filthier the dirt is. This is the vaguest I've ever seen him
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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 5:05 PM
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
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🧵 1/ We’re devastated about the layoffs at The Washington Post, which are gutting D.C. reporting. These journalists are an incalculable loss for our city. The 51st’s mission has always felt urgent, but now we know it needs to kick into high gear.
February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
🧵 1/ We’re devastated about the layoffs at The Washington Post, which are gutting D.C. reporting. These journalists are an incalculable loss for our city. The 51st’s mission has always felt urgent, but now we know it needs to kick into high gear.
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Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 11, Israel has murdered 556 Palestinians and injured 1,500, in most cases offering the same pretext to continue its slaughter: that its occupation forces felt “threatened,” without presenting any evidence.
Today, Israel claimed one of its occupation...
Today, Israel claimed one of its occupation...
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 11, Israel has murdered 556 Palestinians and injured 1,500, in most cases offering the same pretext to continue its slaughter: that its occupation forces felt “threatened,” without presenting any evidence.
Today, Israel claimed one of its occupation...
Today, Israel claimed one of its occupation...
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Two Human Rights Watch employees who make up the organization’s entire Israel and Palestine team are resigning after leadership blocked a report that deems Israel’s denial of Palestinian refugees the right of return a “crime against humanity”.
Co-published with @jewishcurrents.bsky.social:
Co-published with @jewishcurrents.bsky.social:
Human Rights Watch researchers resign after report on Palestinian right of return blocked
The organization claims the report, which finds Israel’s denial of the right of return is a crime against humanity, is ‘paused pending further analysis and research’
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Two Human Rights Watch employees who make up the organization’s entire Israel and Palestine team are resigning after leadership blocked a report that deems Israel’s denial of Palestinian refugees the right of return a “crime against humanity”.
Co-published with @jewishcurrents.bsky.social:
Co-published with @jewishcurrents.bsky.social:
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Thousands of people identifying as ICE and CPB agents are congregating in an online forum, where they’re going “boohoo” about everything from long hours to incompetent leadership to their agency’s image problem:
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
“I'm all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in Cali and leaving the truck and equipment just sitting there? Definitely not working smarter,” writes one forum user.
www.wired.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Thousands of people identifying as ICE and CPB agents are congregating in an online forum, where they’re going “boohoo” about everything from long hours to incompetent leadership to their agency’s image problem:
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
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"By the end of the two-year period, 94% of participants reported they were housed."
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
Homeless Oregon youth got $1,000 a month for two years. Most found housing after • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon is the second of its kind in the nation to implement the direct cash transfer program after New York City.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
"By the end of the two-year period, 94% of participants reported they were housed."
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
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I'll say more before too long, but for now: Thanks to anyone who has ever read and supported the Post's books coverage.
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I'll say more before too long, but for now: Thanks to anyone who has ever read and supported the Post's books coverage.
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Powerful testimony from ICE watchers in suburban Minnesota:
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Powerful testimony from ICE watchers in suburban Minnesota:
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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sending a fundraising email the morning you lay off a bunch of journalists — classy!
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
sending a fundraising email the morning you lay off a bunch of journalists — classy!
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3 yrs ago I started writing a book that is in stores TODAY. It's narrative nonfiction, anti-fascist spy thriller set in Trump era. It's timely as hell & I'm proud of it.
A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...
A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
3 yrs ago I started writing a book that is in stores TODAY. It's narrative nonfiction, anti-fascist spy thriller set in Trump era. It's timely as hell & I'm proud of it.
A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...
A thread of what people are saying abt it & why I hope you'll help make it a bestseller www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...
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Today, as Gaza continues to be stuck in a bloody limbo, we are turning our website over to Gaza and its people in an initiative we are calling “A Day for Gaza.” There will be no pieces published on our website today that do not come directly from Gaza.
A Day for Gaza
Today, The Nation is turning over its website exclusively to stories from Gaza and its people. This is why.
www.thenation.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Today, as Gaza continues to be stuck in a bloody limbo, we are turning our website over to Gaza and its people in an initiative we are calling “A Day for Gaza.” There will be no pieces published on our website today that do not come directly from Gaza.
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This article is filled with lies. NYC is not a "tuna melt town" this is not the ultimate NYC sandwich.
In praise of the tuna melt, the ultimate NYC sandwich
Warm fish is so hot right now.
gothamist.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This article is filled with lies. NYC is not a "tuna melt town" this is not the ultimate NYC sandwich.
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I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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Aforementioned good news
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Aforementioned good news
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Chotiner shot that man right in the face with his own gun and he never heard the *click*.
February 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Chotiner shot that man right in the face with his own gun and he never heard the *click*.
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This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. 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 1, 2026 at 10:02 PM
This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.