Stephen R. Smith
@stephensmith.bsky.social
Programmer & Writer. Owner @ http://Alignsoft.com. Writer & Curator @ http://365tomorrows.com; a new SciFi flash fiction story daily. Coffee & solar powered. He/Him
* I also love sarcasm
* I also love sarcasm
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A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
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In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald go ahead and check out this monster wiki page, 226 references strong
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmu...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmu...
SS Edmund Fitzgerald - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald go ahead and check out this monster wiki page, 226 references strong
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmu...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmu...
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"The growth actually happens within a week."
Scientists Say They've Figured Out a Way to Regrow Tooth Enamel
Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they've come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth enamel.
trib.al
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
"The growth actually happens within a week."
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The last time I posted this I had some Zionists out themselves and get angry, so to be crystal clear I will repost it. I will always be a voice for the oppressed and for those less privileged than myself. Even if it costs me infosec clout.
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The last time I posted this I had some Zionists out themselves and get angry, so to be crystal clear I will repost it. I will always be a voice for the oppressed and for those less privileged than myself. Even if it costs me infosec clout.
Finally started watching Berlin Station. Love the analog, dead drop protocols, still alive in the age of digital everything, and perhaps even more important in the age of digital everything. Couple of episodes in, really enjoying it so far.
Berlin station s01 trailer
YouTube video by Daggy Daggy
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Finally started watching Berlin Station. Love the analog, dead drop protocols, still alive in the age of digital everything, and perhaps even more important in the age of digital everything. Couple of episodes in, really enjoying it so far.
No fucking way! What a surprising turn of events! Who could have possibly seen this coming? Inconceivable!
We're debating on the government funding package right now and every single Republican voted against a Democratic amendment to pass a clean, one-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
No fucking way! What a surprising turn of events! Who could have possibly seen this coming? Inconceivable!
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Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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low polyamory
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
low polyamory
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Breaking: New lawsuit filed against Trump admin.
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” Master Sergeant Logan Ireland told The Advocate. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice ...
www.advocate.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Breaking: New lawsuit filed against Trump admin.
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
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“I pleaded to the kinder side of human nature and that’s not what they were. They were about abusing me and the abuse started almost instantly… Money should not be able to buy you the power to get away with hurting people… I was trafficked to…the most powerful people in the world.“
Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“I pleaded to the kinder side of human nature and that’s not what they were. They were about abusing me and the abuse started almost instantly… Money should not be able to buy you the power to get away with hurting people… I was trafficked to…the most powerful people in the world.“
Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre
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Trevor is a fantastic bloke, and this is a wonderful opportunity to see MOON on the big screen and the MAC in Birmingham and support an amazing charity! ❤️
Next Thursday 20-11 19:30
Next Thursday 20-11 19:30
Trevor Beattie, as well as being exec producer of Moon, is launching an incredible charity initiative in Birmingham next week.
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
Please help spread the word of the launch. Ticket details here. And do read up on what he's doing. Thank you.
macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/tons-...
Tons of Help For Brum | Midlands Arts Centre
Tons of Help For Brum | 18+ event
The Jack and Ada Beattie Foundation proudly presents the ‘TONS OF HELP FOR BRUM’ charity gala, committed to providing ess
macbirmingham.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Trevor is a fantastic bloke, and this is a wonderful opportunity to see MOON on the big screen and the MAC in Birmingham and support an amazing charity! ❤️
Next Thursday 20-11 19:30
Next Thursday 20-11 19:30
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Librarian: "Can I help you?"
Me: "Yes, I'm looking for a book about...“
Librarian: "Clairvoyance?"
Me: "No..."
Librarian: "That'll work one day."
Me: "Yes, I'm looking for a book about...“
Librarian: "Clairvoyance?"
Me: "No..."
Librarian: "That'll work one day."
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Librarian: "Can I help you?"
Me: "Yes, I'm looking for a book about...“
Librarian: "Clairvoyance?"
Me: "No..."
Librarian: "That'll work one day."
Me: "Yes, I'm looking for a book about...“
Librarian: "Clairvoyance?"
Me: "No..."
Librarian: "That'll work one day."
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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Pink Floyd - Breathe in the Air (Long Version) / The Great Gig in the Sky
YouTube video by efy hecks
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How is this fucking clown President? How? Explain it to me like I don’t know how magnets work!
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
How is this fucking clown President? How? Explain it to me like I don’t know how magnets work!
Whatsoever I've feared has come to life
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days
YouTube video by SoundgardenVEVO
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Whatsoever I've feared has come to life
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
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It is almost impossible to ignore the fact that our civil leaders have no regard for human life, that their sole aim is to maximize corporate profits at our expense.
There is no floor. There is nothing they won’t take. We are disposable serfs, can you not see that? The working class is on its own.
There is no floor. There is nothing they won’t take. We are disposable serfs, can you not see that? The working class is on its own.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It is almost impossible to ignore the fact that our civil leaders have no regard for human life, that their sole aim is to maximize corporate profits at our expense.
There is no floor. There is nothing they won’t take. We are disposable serfs, can you not see that? The working class is on its own.
There is no floor. There is nothing they won’t take. We are disposable serfs, can you not see that? The working class is on its own.
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In my old town the GOP had run basically without serious challenge for decades. A bunch of us "millennials" joined the local Dem party and basically asked to help.
We were running it in a year. Within 4 years we had a majority of town seats flipped Dem. A FAR more progressive Dem than old party
We were running it in a year. Within 4 years we had a majority of town seats flipped Dem. A FAR more progressive Dem than old party
“Rather than taking over the Democratic Party the same way the right took over the Republican Party, we should take the easier route and just start up a new party ourselves!”
I’m about to fill my pockets with stones and walk into the sea.
I’m about to fill my pockets with stones and walk into the sea.
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In my old town the GOP had run basically without serious challenge for decades. A bunch of us "millennials" joined the local Dem party and basically asked to help.
We were running it in a year. Within 4 years we had a majority of town seats flipped Dem. A FAR more progressive Dem than old party
We were running it in a year. Within 4 years we had a majority of town seats flipped Dem. A FAR more progressive Dem than old party
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
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#vss365 #prompt #Nov10
Greetings! I didn't want to wake up this morning,but here I am with today's word - #literature. According to Collins that is any writing of artistic merit,which isn't much help when deciding on the genre of my books.Are they literary or pulp fiction?
I may go back to bed now.
Greetings! I didn't want to wake up this morning,but here I am with today's word - #literature. According to Collins that is any writing of artistic merit,which isn't much help when deciding on the genre of my books.Are they literary or pulp fiction?
I may go back to bed now.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#vss365 #prompt #Nov10
Greetings! I didn't want to wake up this morning,but here I am with today's word - #literature. According to Collins that is any writing of artistic merit,which isn't much help when deciding on the genre of my books.Are they literary or pulp fiction?
I may go back to bed now.
Greetings! I didn't want to wake up this morning,but here I am with today's word - #literature. According to Collins that is any writing of artistic merit,which isn't much help when deciding on the genre of my books.Are they literary or pulp fiction?
I may go back to bed now.
"You write these fanciful tales of murder, but it's just literature, you've never actually done anything, you've been so busy making believe, you haven't liv..."
He stared, mouth moving soundlessly, perplexed.
"Write what you know," she smiled, "neurotoxins, for example."
#vss365 #literature
He stared, mouth moving soundlessly, perplexed.
"Write what you know," she smiled, "neurotoxins, for example."
#vss365 #literature
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"You write these fanciful tales of murder, but it's just literature, you've never actually done anything, you've been so busy making believe, you haven't liv..."
He stared, mouth moving soundlessly, perplexed.
"Write what you know," she smiled, "neurotoxins, for example."
#vss365 #literature
He stared, mouth moving soundlessly, perplexed.
"Write what you know," she smiled, "neurotoxins, for example."
#vss365 #literature
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Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Fleetwood Mac
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Anyone else find themselves casually giving the finger to their computer or TV and looking away whenever an ad injects itself into a video, movie, or show? Just me? Ok. Anyway...
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Anyone else find themselves casually giving the finger to their computer or TV and looking away whenever an ad injects itself into a video, movie, or show? Just me? Ok. Anyway...
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule