Jesse Hallett
@sitr.us
Software engineer and Democratic Socialist in the SF Bay Area
https://sitr.us/
https://sitr.us/
@legaleagle.tv I'm curious about publicly operated social media for a truly public forum. Moderation needs to be part of that. Would First Amendment speech protections prevent federal or state govt from moderating? Or could this area be subject to regulation, like FCC oversight over broadcasting?
August 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
@legaleagle.tv I'm curious about publicly operated social media for a truly public forum. Moderation needs to be part of that. Would First Amendment speech protections prevent federal or state govt from moderating? Or could this area be subject to regulation, like FCC oversight over broadcasting?
If you have Paramount+ I urge you to cancel. Firing Colbert looks awfully like caving to political media suppression.
It pains me to say this while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming out. But I think Cpt Pike would be the first to say that freedom to criticize the government is more important.
It pains me to say this while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming out. But I think Cpt Pike would be the first to say that freedom to criticize the government is more important.
July 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
If you have Paramount+ I urge you to cancel. Firing Colbert looks awfully like caving to political media suppression.
It pains me to say this while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming out. But I think Cpt Pike would be the first to say that freedom to criticize the government is more important.
It pains me to say this while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming out. But I think Cpt Pike would be the first to say that freedom to criticize the government is more important.
Fair elections for the midterms next year are critical. Right now Trump is pressuring Texas to redistrict "to pick up 5 more seats".
Historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social talks about elections, how people might not notice what's going on, and similar manipulation in the 1890s youtu.be/b7A-3ieumCI?...
Historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social talks about elections, how people might not notice what's going on, and similar manipulation in the 1890s youtu.be/b7A-3ieumCI?...
Voter Suppression, Gerrymandering, and Election Manipulation | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Fair elections for the midterms next year are critical. Right now Trump is pressuring Texas to redistrict "to pick up 5 more seats".
Historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social talks about elections, how people might not notice what's going on, and similar manipulation in the 1890s youtu.be/b7A-3ieumCI?...
Historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social talks about elections, how people might not notice what's going on, and similar manipulation in the 1890s youtu.be/b7A-3ieumCI?...
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Middle Housing rezoning goes to #Berkeley city council vote tonight.
Big question is how many homes per lot.
Will it be a handful of large 2,000 sq ft+ houses, or will a larger number of smaller starter homes or flats also be allowed.
For best results we want flexibility for either. 1/
#berkmtg
Big question is how many homes per lot.
Will it be a handful of large 2,000 sq ft+ houses, or will a larger number of smaller starter homes or flats also be allowed.
For best results we want flexibility for either. 1/
#berkmtg
June 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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If you ever wonder if the fight is worth it, look at tonight.
A billionaire-backed candidate—with every advantage, every insider rooting for him—lost to a campaign built on nothing but people power.
The Democratic Party wanted to see him fail, but he won.
And we will, too.
A billionaire-backed candidate—with every advantage, every insider rooting for him—lost to a campaign built on nothing but people power.
The Democratic Party wanted to see him fail, but he won.
And we will, too.
June 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
If you ever wonder if the fight is worth it, look at tonight.
A billionaire-backed candidate—with every advantage, every insider rooting for him—lost to a campaign built on nothing but people power.
The Democratic Party wanted to see him fail, but he won.
And we will, too.
A billionaire-backed candidate—with every advantage, every insider rooting for him—lost to a campaign built on nothing but people power.
The Democratic Party wanted to see him fail, but he won.
And we will, too.
There's this bill provision to prevent courts from enforcing contempt rulings so 47 can ignore all the laws. But if courts ignore that provision, what is the consequence? Is there any bottom to the game of ignoring law? www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/f...
#nokings
#nokings
Big Beautiful Bill Contains Small Provision Seeking to Render Previous Judicial Contempt Orders Unenforceable - FindLaw
The House budget reconciliation bill includes a provision that would limit the ability of federal judges to enforce contempt of court orders. FindLaw explains.
www.findlaw.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There's this bill provision to prevent courts from enforcing contempt rulings so 47 can ignore all the laws. But if courts ignore that provision, what is the consequence? Is there any bottom to the game of ignoring law? www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/f...
#nokings
#nokings
Netanyahu is starving millions. After 18 months of attacks Palestinians depend on aid, which is blocked. 29 children and elderly starved to death. This week a trickle of aid was allowed - but not enough. Thousands of trucks are waiting, but are blocked.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#palestine #gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#palestine #gaza
UN says 90 lorry loads of aid now in Gaza after delay at crossing
The aid, including flour and baby food, was picked up three days after Israel eased an 11-week-long blockade.
www.bbc.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Netanyahu is starving millions. After 18 months of attacks Palestinians depend on aid, which is blocked. 29 children and elderly starved to death. This week a trickle of aid was allowed - but not enough. Thousands of trucks are waiting, but are blocked.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#palestine #gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#palestine #gaza
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Three Wins Today (May 9, 2025)
1. Rümeysa Öztürk is out on bail!!!!!!
2. The first lawsuit has been filed against Wyoming’s version of the SAVE Act
1/2
1. Rümeysa Öztürk is out on bail!!!!!!
2. The first lawsuit has been filed against Wyoming’s version of the SAVE Act
1/2
May 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Three Wins Today (May 9, 2025)
1. Rümeysa Öztürk is out on bail!!!!!!
2. The first lawsuit has been filed against Wyoming’s version of the SAVE Act
1/2
1. Rümeysa Öztürk is out on bail!!!!!!
2. The first lawsuit has been filed against Wyoming’s version of the SAVE Act
1/2
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@repbonnie.bsky.social @replamonica.bsky.social @menendez.house.gov we’re attempting to conduct oversight at ICE Delaney Hall. Newark mayor Ras Baraka was detained and taken somewhere after trying to conduct oversight with them. This is their press conference explaining the whole situation.
Dem NJ Reps Bonnie Coleman, LaMonica McIver and Rob Menendez LIVE at ICE's Delaney Hall 5/9
YouTube video by Ariella Elm
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
@repbonnie.bsky.social @replamonica.bsky.social @menendez.house.gov we’re attempting to conduct oversight at ICE Delaney Hall. Newark mayor Ras Baraka was detained and taken somewhere after trying to conduct oversight with them. This is their press conference explaining the whole situation.
Some quotes for #maythefourth #may4th from Nemik, a revolutionary in Andor:
"The pace of repression outstrips our ability to understand it. ... It's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."
"They'll soon see. Surprise from above is never as shocking as one from below."
"The pace of repression outstrips our ability to understand it. ... It's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."
"They'll soon see. Surprise from above is never as shocking as one from below."
May 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some quotes for #maythefourth #may4th from Nemik, a revolutionary in Andor:
"The pace of repression outstrips our ability to understand it. ... It's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."
"They'll soon see. Surprise from above is never as shocking as one from below."
"The pace of repression outstrips our ability to understand it. ... It's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."
"They'll soon see. Surprise from above is never as shocking as one from below."
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Three Wins Today (April 26, 2025)
1. 4/23 ND republican governor, Kelly Armstrong, vetoed a book ban bill, and it passed the legislature by such a small margin, they likely can’t override the veto
1/
1. 4/23 ND republican governor, Kelly Armstrong, vetoed a book ban bill, and it passed the legislature by such a small margin, they likely can’t override the veto
1/
April 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Three Wins Today (April 26, 2025)
1. 4/23 ND republican governor, Kelly Armstrong, vetoed a book ban bill, and it passed the legislature by such a small margin, they likely can’t override the veto
1/
1. 4/23 ND republican governor, Kelly Armstrong, vetoed a book ban bill, and it passed the legislature by such a small margin, they likely can’t override the veto
1/
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“This country historically has had an independent public service that attracts people focused on service to Americans. But this administration values the kind of service you get from political appointees, who serve at the president’s pleasure.”
Elon Musk and DOGE’s Savings May Be Erased by New Costs
An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“This country historically has had an independent public service that attracts people focused on service to Americans. But this administration values the kind of service you get from political appointees, who serve at the president’s pleasure.”
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
My parents live in a #rural area where they depend on satellite internet. They're doing their part to #resist by cancelling their Starlink account, and switching to another service that is higher latency, but is cheaper. #TogetherWeStand
April 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My parents live in a #rural area where they depend on satellite internet. They're doing their part to #resist by cancelling their Starlink account, and switching to another service that is higher latency, but is cheaper. #TogetherWeStand
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I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
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The eventual fate of the GOP
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The eventual fate of the GOP
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Three Wins Today (March 14, 2025)
+ Three Bonus Wins because I think we all really need it today
1. The North Dakota Senate, which only has five Democrats voted 16 to 31 against the resolution to send Reversing gay marriage back to Scotus
1/
+ Three Bonus Wins because I think we all really need it today
1. The North Dakota Senate, which only has five Democrats voted 16 to 31 against the resolution to send Reversing gay marriage back to Scotus
1/
March 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Three Wins Today (March 14, 2025)
+ Three Bonus Wins because I think we all really need it today
1. The North Dakota Senate, which only has five Democrats voted 16 to 31 against the resolution to send Reversing gay marriage back to Scotus
1/
+ Three Bonus Wins because I think we all really need it today
1. The North Dakota Senate, which only has five Democrats voted 16 to 31 against the resolution to send Reversing gay marriage back to Scotus
1/
#JavaScript & #TypeScript fans of #pdx - one of my most rewarding experiences was organizing the Portland JavaScript Admirers. I remember it being a robust piece of the vibrant tech #meetup scene in #Portland. But it's been a few years since the last meeting, and the latest organizer has moved away.
March 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
#JavaScript & #TypeScript fans of #pdx - one of my most rewarding experiences was organizing the Portland JavaScript Admirers. I remember it being a robust piece of the vibrant tech #meetup scene in #Portland. But it's been a few years since the last meeting, and the latest organizer has moved away.