The Political Technical
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Politics that are fact-based and technically researched.
Progressive information about how US laws, government actions or companys may affect technology that we use. Our dependence on technology has a great affect on our daily lives. Take control!
Progressive information about how US laws, government actions or companys may affect technology that we use. Our dependence on technology has a great affect on our daily lives. Take control!
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Eisenhower was right in 1961. And that message is right today. A handful of huge defense contractors and their many lobbyists wield enormous power over the Pentagon’s budget and our foreign and military policies.
It’s time to take a hard look at the Department of Defense.
It’s time to take a hard look at the Department of Defense.
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Eisenhower was right in 1961. And that message is right today. A handful of huge defense contractors and their many lobbyists wield enormous power over the Pentagon’s budget and our foreign and military policies.
It’s time to take a hard look at the Department of Defense.
It’s time to take a hard look at the Department of Defense.
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Amazon and Google have publicly promised to protect human rights. That’s why we’re demanding they be transparent about Project Nimbus.
Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus
When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either Amazon or Google—and many of us are customers of both technology...
www.eff.org
December 9, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Amazon and Google have publicly promised to protect human rights. That’s why we’re demanding they be transparent about Project Nimbus.
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just reached 800 paid members over on patreon, this is so surreal to me
thank you all very much for helping deck.blue reach this point! since i was laid off, this money has been really helping me and it's one of the reasons i've been focusing more on catching up with the features
thank you, truly
thank you all very much for helping deck.blue reach this point! since i was laid off, this money has been really helping me and it's one of the reasons i've been focusing more on catching up with the features
thank you, truly
December 6, 2024 at 3:02 AM
So they say that Bluesky is what Twitter/X is actually?
This is truly the upsidedown
www.newsweek.com/conservative...
This is truly the upsidedown
www.newsweek.com/conservative...
Conservatives join Bluesky, face abuse and censorship
One conservative commentator claimed they were blocked from Bluesky for posting "there are only two genders."
www.newsweek.com
December 3, 2024 at 4:17 PM
So they say that Bluesky is what Twitter/X is actually?
This is truly the upsidedown
www.newsweek.com/conservative...
This is truly the upsidedown
www.newsweek.com/conservative...
Please support Gildásio, Bluesky can band together and support our tech that provides us so much freedom
hey everyone, unfortunately i was laid off from my job and am now looking for mobile engineer roles focused on flutter (android/ios); 6 years experience with flutter for mobile apps
i'm from brazil and would need a remote role since i can't exactly move from here right now
thanks in advance!
i'm from brazil and would need a remote role since i can't exactly move from here right now
thanks in advance!
December 2, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Please support Gildásio, Bluesky can band together and support our tech that provides us so much freedom
Who is Lina Khan:
November 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Who is Lina Khan:
Once the new administration comes into power, the site:
www.whitehouse.gov
will change dramatically
Let us help archive the site
web.archive.org/web/*/https:...
www.whitehouse.gov
will change dramatically
Let us help archive the site
web.archive.org/web/*/https:...
The White House
President Biden and Vice President Harris promised to move quickly to deliver results for working families. That’s what they’ve done.
www.whitehouse.gov
November 29, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Once the new administration comes into power, the site:
www.whitehouse.gov
will change dramatically
Let us help archive the site
web.archive.org/web/*/https:...
www.whitehouse.gov
will change dramatically
Let us help archive the site
web.archive.org/web/*/https:...
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NEW: USPS letter carriers tell us they’re sleeping in their vehicles and bathing at union halls because they get paid poverty wages.
They were promised a historic new contract this year. Instead, they were offered 1.3% raises.
Now they’re revolting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S61...
They were promised a historic new contract this year. Instead, they were offered 1.3% raises.
Now they’re revolting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S61...
From Middle Class to Homeless: Why Mailmen Are Rising Up
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM
NEW: USPS letter carriers tell us they’re sleeping in their vehicles and bathing at union halls because they get paid poverty wages.
They were promised a historic new contract this year. Instead, they were offered 1.3% raises.
Now they’re revolting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S61...
They were promised a historic new contract this year. Instead, they were offered 1.3% raises.
Now they’re revolting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S61...
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I agree. If you are looking for an unbiased figure who has a decently progressive view in favor of the American people over the corporate overlords or horrible extremist groups, then I highly recommend that you check out both @ringoffiremedia.bsky.social and @farronbalanced.bsky.social on YouTube!
I just learned that @farronbalanced.bsky.social finally joined us here on Bluesky. He’s a solid follow for truth in these times!
November 26, 2024 at 1:03 PM
I agree. If you are looking for an unbiased figure who has a decently progressive view in favor of the American people over the corporate overlords or horrible extremist groups, then I highly recommend that you check out both @ringoffiremedia.bsky.social and @farronbalanced.bsky.social on YouTube!
November 26, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Tariffs, Tariffs on all Tech companies' minds. The plans will be just like the previous tariffs, even though the businesses get the cuts, they still will increase prices. This is all under the guise of other companies seeing the hikes, so let's do greedflation.
www.techspot.com/news/105702-...
www.techspot.com/news/105702-...
Tech CEOs look to Apple's Tim Cook approach for building ties with President-elect Trump
In the complicated world where US politics and business intersect, Apple CEO Tim Cook has managed to forge a unique and influential relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
www.techspot.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Tariffs, Tariffs on all Tech companies' minds. The plans will be just like the previous tariffs, even though the businesses get the cuts, they still will increase prices. This is all under the guise of other companies seeing the hikes, so let's do greedflation.
www.techspot.com/news/105702-...
www.techspot.com/news/105702-...
When will Bluesky reach parity with other sites like Facebook and Twitter that are considered "Very Large Online Platform", thus requiring submitting data to the EU?
www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/b...
www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/b...
Bluesky under EU scrutiny for missing user data
X rival also under fire for failing to designate legal representative
www.theregister.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM
When will Bluesky reach parity with other sites like Facebook and Twitter that are considered "Very Large Online Platform", thus requiring submitting data to the EU?
www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/b...
www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/b...
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New video up on Nebula! This one has a massive — and I mean MASSIVE — plot twist about a minute in, and I urge you Nebuloids not to spoil it for folks who tune in on YouTube tomorrow
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
CityNerd — The Future of US Passenger Rail (WITH MYSTERY GUEST!)
The Biden Administration put massive political energy into expanding and improving passenger rail in the US. Can we keep the momentum going with a change in federal leadership? A special guest joins t...
nebula.tv
November 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
New video up on Nebula! This one has a massive — and I mean MASSIVE — plot twist about a minute in, and I urge you Nebuloids not to spoil it for folks who tune in on YouTube tomorrow
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
Here is our list of Progressive Commentators, if you have others, please share.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Here is our list of Progressive Commentators, if you have others, please share.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Because Donald Trump removed us from the original Iran Nuclear Deal, these are the results.
"Iran will activate “a noticeable number of new and advanced centrifuges of different types"
www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/w...
"Iran will activate “a noticeable number of new and advanced centrifuges of different types"
www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/w...
Iran says it is activating new centrifuges after being condemned by UN nuclear watchdog | CNN
Iran announced Friday it was activating new advanced centrifuges – which enrich uranium for the country’s nuclear program – after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog criticized the country for not co...
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Because Donald Trump removed us from the original Iran Nuclear Deal, these are the results.
"Iran will activate “a noticeable number of new and advanced centrifuges of different types"
www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/w...
"Iran will activate “a noticeable number of new and advanced centrifuges of different types"
www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/w...
"Toyota Motor Corp, and Volkswagen urged President-elect Donald Trump to retain key tax credits for electric vehicle purchases and take steps to speed deployment of self-driving cars."
Do we think that Trump along with Musk will continue this credit?
money.usnews.com/investing/ne...
November 22, 2024 at 6:17 PM
"Toyota Motor Corp, and Volkswagen urged President-elect Donald Trump to retain key tax credits for electric vehicle purchases and take steps to speed deployment of self-driving cars."
Do we think that Trump along with Musk will continue this credit?
money.usnews.com/investing/ne...
Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation.
We must ensure AI companies are held accountable.
www.regionalmedianews.com/news/nationa...
We must ensure AI companies are held accountable.
www.regionalmedianews.com/news/nationa...
AI photos showing girl students with nude bodies roil private school in Pennsylvania - Regional Media News
Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation. A ...
www.regionalmedianews.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation.
We must ensure AI companies are held accountable.
www.regionalmedianews.com/news/nationa...
We must ensure AI companies are held accountable.
www.regionalmedianews.com/news/nationa...
At this moment BlueSky has 19.5 Million users.
The splintering of places like Twitter/X and BlueSky, what will this tech affect on politics?
#BlueSky
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/18/1...
The splintering of places like Twitter/X and BlueSky, what will this tech affect on politics?
#BlueSky
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/18/1...
The rise of Bluesky, and the splintering of social
Welcome to The Debrief with Mat Honan, your weekly take on the tech news that really matters, links to stories we love, and the occasional recommendation.
www.technologyreview.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM
At this moment BlueSky has 19.5 Million users.
The splintering of places like Twitter/X and BlueSky, what will this tech affect on politics?
#BlueSky
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/18/1...
The splintering of places like Twitter/X and BlueSky, what will this tech affect on politics?
#BlueSky
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/18/1...
Trump team is seeking to ease US rules for self-driving cars, Bloomberg reports
Considering that Elon's self-driving car support is dangerous at best, do we want self-driving cars on the road in full force?
www.firstpost.com/tech/the-mus...
The Musk Effect: Trump 2.0 is looking for ways to ease rules for self-driving cars
Musk, a key Trump donor and a growing influence within the president-elect’s circle, stands to benefit enormously from a lax autonomous vehicle policy. The Tesla CEO has heavily invested in self-drivi...
www.firstpost.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Trump team is seeking to ease US rules for self-driving cars, Bloomberg reports
Considering that Elon's self-driving car support is dangerous at best, do we want self-driving cars on the road in full force?
www.firstpost.com/tech/the-mus...
Trump could end most of the upgrades to the Electric Grid and EV charging rollouts.
66,000 projects have started under the Infrastructure Law.
Questions whether there will be any acceleration in getting the funds out before the Trump administration takes power.
www.fastcompany.com/91229752/the...
66,000 projects have started under the Infrastructure Law.
Questions whether there will be any acceleration in getting the funds out before the Trump administration takes power.
www.fastcompany.com/91229752/the...
The Biden administration launched 66,000 infrastructure projects. Pete Buttigieg talks about what's next
'There's nothing like it in my lifetime.'
www.fastcompany.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Trump could end most of the upgrades to the Electric Grid and EV charging rollouts.
66,000 projects have started under the Infrastructure Law.
Questions whether there will be any acceleration in getting the funds out before the Trump administration takes power.
www.fastcompany.com/91229752/the...
66,000 projects have started under the Infrastructure Law.
Questions whether there will be any acceleration in getting the funds out before the Trump administration takes power.
www.fastcompany.com/91229752/the...
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Star Trek has always been a show of deep political and social commentary, both in its content and production.
It featured the first interracial kiss on TV.
Uhura was one of the most progressive black characters on TV at the time. When she wanted to leave, MLK wrote to her to convince her to stay
It featured the first interracial kiss on TV.
Uhura was one of the most progressive black characters on TV at the time. When she wanted to leave, MLK wrote to her to convince her to stay
June 15, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Star Trek has always been a show of deep political and social commentary, both in its content and production.
It featured the first interracial kiss on TV.
Uhura was one of the most progressive black characters on TV at the time. When she wanted to leave, MLK wrote to her to convince her to stay
It featured the first interracial kiss on TV.
Uhura was one of the most progressive black characters on TV at the time. When she wanted to leave, MLK wrote to her to convince her to stay
