James
@sirjamesa12.bsky.social
Marxist. If you've found me from somewhere else, turn around.
✔️Co-ops, grassroots democracy, progressives, and solidarity economy
🚫Capitalists, con artists, cultists, grifters, accelerationists, and nihilists
I also code in C.
✔️Co-ops, grassroots democracy, progressives, and solidarity economy
🚫Capitalists, con artists, cultists, grifters, accelerationists, and nihilists
I also code in C.
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James
@sirjamesa12.bsky.social
· Sep 8
For those curious and want to keep track of commonly requested Bluesky features:
✅Bookmarks
✅Custom GIFs
📝Drafts
📝Group DMs
📝Send media in DMs
✅Landscape mode
📝Polls
📝Private accounts
✅Push notification when a followed user posts
📝Removing self from starter packs
📝"Spoiler" label
✅Trending topics
✅Bookmarks
✅Custom GIFs
📝Drafts
📝Group DMs
📝Send media in DMs
✅Landscape mode
📝Polls
📝Private accounts
✅Push notification when a followed user posts
📝Removing self from starter packs
📝"Spoiler" label
✅Trending topics
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So far this month we have sent:
$2,800 in no-questions-asked cash to unhoused & recently housed neighbors
$815 for eviction prevention
$1,200 in utilities to prevent evictions & shutoffs
Thank you for supporting our work & making this possible 🖤🏴
$2,800 in no-questions-asked cash to unhoused & recently housed neighbors
$815 for eviction prevention
$1,200 in utilities to prevent evictions & shutoffs
Thank you for supporting our work & making this possible 🖤🏴
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
So far this month we have sent:
$2,800 in no-questions-asked cash to unhoused & recently housed neighbors
$815 for eviction prevention
$1,200 in utilities to prevent evictions & shutoffs
Thank you for supporting our work & making this possible 🖤🏴
$2,800 in no-questions-asked cash to unhoused & recently housed neighbors
$815 for eviction prevention
$1,200 in utilities to prevent evictions & shutoffs
Thank you for supporting our work & making this possible 🖤🏴
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Imagine begging Bluesky for features, having your PRs sitting unmerged and ignored for months, and then turning around and saying that EYEEE am the centralizing influence around here.
February 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Imagine begging Bluesky for features, having your PRs sitting unmerged and ignored for months, and then turning around and saying that EYEEE am the centralizing influence around here.
GIVE RUDY A GUNDAM!
February 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
GIVE RUDY A GUNDAM!
ICYMI, the previous Pronoun Picker broke, so here's a new one created by @ripperoni.com for those interested. (It can also be done at the Protocol level if implemented properly).
Click into this thread to choose your displayed pronouns
February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
ICYMI, the previous Pronoun Picker broke, so here's a new one created by @ripperoni.com for those interested. (It can also be done at the Protocol level if implemented properly).
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When you see unhoused people asking for money what you should see is a fracturing of the social contract where an issue (housing) that should be addressed on a municipal or statuary level is instead foisted on individuals in a way designed o put callouses on their souls
man I’m sorry to be all corny here but when I see a “the city is beautiful! There’s more to it than homeless people!” I gotta say you know who’s also beautiful? People who have no place to live & are trying to get by in a system that has turned its back on them & if you don’t see that that’s on you
February 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM
When you see unhoused people asking for money what you should see is a fracturing of the social contract where an issue (housing) that should be addressed on a municipal or statuary level is instead foisted on individuals in a way designed o put callouses on their souls
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We’ve paid rent for over 270 households so far in February and we currently have a waitlist that totals over $30,000.
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
February 7, 2026 at 5:48 AM
We’ve paid rent for over 270 households so far in February and we currently have a waitlist that totals over $30,000.
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
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Palestinian Uncles doing freestyle poetry battles coming with some of the hardest lines I’ve heard in a long time.
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Palestinian Uncles doing freestyle poetry battles coming with some of the hardest lines I’ve heard in a long time.
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I admit to being confused by some of the discourse re: protest on here. Community defense and mutual aid can in fact be forms of protest.
Definition of protest is: "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
Community defense is an objection to something, for ex.
Definition of protest is: "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
Community defense is an objection to something, for ex.
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I admit to being confused by some of the discourse re: protest on here. Community defense and mutual aid can in fact be forms of protest.
Definition of protest is: "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
Community defense is an objection to something, for ex.
Definition of protest is: "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
Community defense is an objection to something, for ex.
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Central Park is so iconic that folks all over the world, know and visit it when they come to NYC.
What most don't know, is that it is built on Seneca Village, a thriving free Black community that was lied about and seized, in order to create it.
Happy Black History Month✊🏽
youtu.be/HdsWYOZ8iqM?...
What most don't know, is that it is built on Seneca Village, a thriving free Black community that was lied about and seized, in order to create it.
Happy Black History Month✊🏽
youtu.be/HdsWYOZ8iqM?...
The lost neighborhood under New York's Central Park
YouTube video by Vox
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Central Park is so iconic that folks all over the world, know and visit it when they come to NYC.
What most don't know, is that it is built on Seneca Village, a thriving free Black community that was lied about and seized, in order to create it.
Happy Black History Month✊🏽
youtu.be/HdsWYOZ8iqM?...
What most don't know, is that it is built on Seneca Village, a thriving free Black community that was lied about and seized, in order to create it.
Happy Black History Month✊🏽
youtu.be/HdsWYOZ8iqM?...
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The largely immigrant workforce at JBS's flagship U.S. plant, in Greeley, Colorado, is refusing to back down after accusing the company of poor working conditions. Reporting by Ted Genoways for FERN and Mother Jones. Photography by Maryanne Andrei.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The largely immigrant workforce at JBS's flagship U.S. plant, in Greeley, Colorado, is refusing to back down after accusing the company of poor working conditions. Reporting by Ted Genoways for FERN and Mother Jones. Photography by Maryanne Andrei.
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
thefern.org/2026/02/thes...
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ALL city hospitals are operating as warming centers.
311 is directing people to call 911 if unhoused folks are outdoors.
Scattered power outages across the boroughs, density in Bushwick.
DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN TO HEAT YOUR HOME
311 is directing people to call 911 if unhoused folks are outdoors.
Scattered power outages across the boroughs, density in Bushwick.
DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN TO HEAT YOUR HOME
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
ALL city hospitals are operating as warming centers.
311 is directing people to call 911 if unhoused folks are outdoors.
Scattered power outages across the boroughs, density in Bushwick.
DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN TO HEAT YOUR HOME
311 is directing people to call 911 if unhoused folks are outdoors.
Scattered power outages across the boroughs, density in Bushwick.
DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN TO HEAT YOUR HOME
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There is a direct connection between Trump’s Executive Orders after he was sworn in and my original plan for Blacksky-only posts
There is a direct connection between ICE killing American citizens in broad day and my announcement of Blacksky-only posts
There is a direct connection between ICE killing American citizens in broad day and my announcement of Blacksky-only posts
February 8, 2026 at 8:46 AM
There is a direct connection between Trump’s Executive Orders after he was sworn in and my original plan for Blacksky-only posts
There is a direct connection between ICE killing American citizens in broad day and my announcement of Blacksky-only posts
There is a direct connection between ICE killing American citizens in broad day and my announcement of Blacksky-only posts
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This sounds familiar... 🤔 But growing a newsroom from the ground up takes time and money — and frankly, we need way more resources than we have now to fill this massive gap.
You can help us build the newsroom D.C. deserves: 51st.news/signup
You can help us build the newsroom D.C. deserves: 51st.news/signup
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This sounds familiar... 🤔 But growing a newsroom from the ground up takes time and money — and frankly, we need way more resources than we have now to fill this massive gap.
You can help us build the newsroom D.C. deserves: 51st.news/signup
You can help us build the newsroom D.C. deserves: 51st.news/signup
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unraveled is *two* people, doing work that much bigger newsrooms aren't
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
unraveled is *two* people, doing work that much bigger newsrooms aren't
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From Glamour magazine, actual journalism: "In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines." www.glamour.com/story/the-wo...
The Women Holding Minneapolis Together
In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the fron...
www.glamour.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
From Glamour magazine, actual journalism: "In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines." www.glamour.com/story/the-wo...
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Can't say it enough, if you are going to build ANYTHING, you are going to be criticized much more than you will be praised. Do not be deterred. Build what you want to exist. Find your people and seek their counsel. Keep it moving.
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Can't say it enough, if you are going to build ANYTHING, you are going to be criticized much more than you will be praised. Do not be deterred. Build what you want to exist. Find your people and seek their counsel. Keep it moving.
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ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
Juan Leon sends a "chase" car to check out where abandoned vehicles are located and arranges discreet drop-offs. Since late December, he estimated they have dropped off 250 cars.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
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it is absolutely wild that random people on the internet have kept thousands and thousands of minnesota families housed this month
my friend and followers helped pay around maybe 130-140 people’s rent in the past 6 days? like. so much of it was just you guys. it is insane to me, this platform.
my friend and followers helped pay around maybe 130-140 people’s rent in the past 6 days? like. so much of it was just you guys. it is insane to me, this platform.
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
it is absolutely wild that random people on the internet have kept thousands and thousands of minnesota families housed this month
my friend and followers helped pay around maybe 130-140 people’s rent in the past 6 days? like. so much of it was just you guys. it is insane to me, this platform.
my friend and followers helped pay around maybe 130-140 people’s rent in the past 6 days? like. so much of it was just you guys. it is insane to me, this platform.
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This has been without question the funniest part of watching progressive liberals discover mutual aid organizing
someone asks me to name an anarchist, I'm going to point at them and then prove to them that they already hold anarchist beliefs.
I mean. Yes I *could* but also if I did that they would kick me out of the Signal chat
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
This has been without question the funniest part of watching progressive liberals discover mutual aid organizing
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Appealing to imagined reforms, center-left media tastemakers assure their audiences DHS violence exists outside the otherwise progressive status quo: by @ahjohnson.bsky.social
US media rushes to defend police departments from liberal backlash against ICE
Appealing to imagined reforms, center-left media tastemakers assure their audiences DHS violence exists outside the otherwise progressive status quo.
therealnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Appealing to imagined reforms, center-left media tastemakers assure their audiences DHS violence exists outside the otherwise progressive status quo: by @ahjohnson.bsky.social
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill
Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income ...
www.propublica.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
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Tonight San Jose McDonald’s workers are ON STRIKE after management told workers McDonald’s WILL NOT do anything to prevent ICE from entering the store, and that if ICE enters the store, *workers should run out of the store to their cars*
Thank you to community allies for joining tonight’s caravan 🧵
Thank you to community allies for joining tonight’s caravan 🧵
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Tonight San Jose McDonald’s workers are ON STRIKE after management told workers McDonald’s WILL NOT do anything to prevent ICE from entering the store, and that if ICE enters the store, *workers should run out of the store to their cars*
Thank you to community allies for joining tonight’s caravan 🧵
Thank you to community allies for joining tonight’s caravan 🧵
🗳️ Virginia voters will face 4 ballot questions this year: One held on April and 3 on November.
🗺️ April is on mid-decade anti-GOP counter-gerrymanders.
November will be:
👬🏿 LGBTQ-affirming and interracial marriages.
💊 Right to an abortion
👩🏿⚖️ Restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated people.
🗺️ April is on mid-decade anti-GOP counter-gerrymanders.
November will be:
👬🏿 LGBTQ-affirming and interracial marriages.
💊 Right to an abortion
👩🏿⚖️ Restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated people.
February 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
🗳️ Virginia voters will face 4 ballot questions this year: One held on April and 3 on November.
🗺️ April is on mid-decade anti-GOP counter-gerrymanders.
November will be:
👬🏿 LGBTQ-affirming and interracial marriages.
💊 Right to an abortion
👩🏿⚖️ Restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated people.
🗺️ April is on mid-decade anti-GOP counter-gerrymanders.
November will be:
👬🏿 LGBTQ-affirming and interracial marriages.
💊 Right to an abortion
👩🏿⚖️ Restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated people.
This is why, whenever I say #TransRightsAreHumanRights, it's not just a statement of affirming trans people, it's also centering them from an onslaught of attacks from billionaire-backed astroturfed groups aiming to harm kids to maintain their wealth.
You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.
Epstein Backed ‘Billionaires’ Dinner’ Network of Prominent Anti-Trans Figures
Lawrence Krauss, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and other anti-trans influencers personally benefited from a right-wing academic social group backed by infamous human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, somet...
transnews.network
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This is why, whenever I say #TransRightsAreHumanRights, it's not just a statement of affirming trans people, it's also centering them from an onslaught of attacks from billionaire-backed astroturfed groups aiming to harm kids to maintain their wealth.