Aidan Hoskinson
@amhoskinson.bsky.social
Full of existential dread but stubbornly hopeful. Dogrent to Huck. They/their.
Constituent pressure is making Republican senators squirm -- GOOD! If you have a Republican senator, keep calling and emailing! www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gop-sa...
The GOP Says They Love Elon. Privately, They’re Expressing Concerns.
Republican members are sending letters to constituents promising oversight and limits on DOGE.
www.thebulwark.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Constituent pressure is making Republican senators squirm -- GOOD! If you have a Republican senator, keep calling and emailing! www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gop-sa...
I was in grad school when "American Idiot" was released. Remember when an international terrorist attack, "W"/43, and an unfunded war was as bad as it could get?? Fun times.
Still a great, great listen and def beats doomscrolling.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Still a great, great listen and def beats doomscrolling.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
American Idiot - YouTube
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February 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I was in grad school when "American Idiot" was released. Remember when an international terrorist attack, "W"/43, and an unfunded war was as bad as it could get?? Fun times.
Still a great, great listen and def beats doomscrolling.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Still a great, great listen and def beats doomscrolling.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
WIRED has been absolutely crushing it with scoops about DOGE.
Where did DOGE's recruits come from? Here's what we've discovered.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army
At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.
wrd.cm
February 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
WIRED has been absolutely crushing it with scoops about DOGE.
Reposted by Aidan Hoskinson
Where did DOGE's recruits come from? Here's what we've discovered.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army
At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.
wrd.cm
February 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Where did DOGE's recruits come from? Here's what we've discovered.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
On Indivisible's Zoom tonight, we were told to expect D of Education to be dissolved tomorrow. Remember: the chaos and the cruelty is the point. Don't give up hope! indivisible.org/resource/guide
February 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
On Indivisible's Zoom tonight, we were told to expect D of Education to be dissolved tomorrow. Remember: the chaos and the cruelty is the point. Don't give up hope! indivisible.org/resource/guide
Looter in Pacific Palisades this afternoon
January 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Looter in Pacific Palisades this afternoon
" 'You can't have a security detail for the rest of your life because you work for government,' Trump told reporters. . ." amid his lifetime Secret Service security detail for working for the government.
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump revokes Covid adviser Anthony Fauci's security protection
The former top US health official has faced death threats since leading the country's COVID-19 response.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
" 'You can't have a security detail for the rest of your life because you work for government,' Trump told reporters. . ." amid his lifetime Secret Service security detail for working for the government.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Health insurance is nothing more than wealth transfer.
www.statnews.com/2024/12/11/w...
www.statnews.com/2024/12/11/w...
I used to do health insurance company PR. Here’s what I think the backlash is missing
A health insurance company executive turned whistleblower, Wendell Potter thinks that the backlash to the industry is missing something key.
www.statnews.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Health insurance is nothing more than wealth transfer.
www.statnews.com/2024/12/11/w...
www.statnews.com/2024/12/11/w...
Reposted by Aidan Hoskinson
Privileged people generally experience the system as biased against and as singling them out for abuse, because they cannot imagine that’s just how the system treats people.
From what I understand from listening to @kenwhite.bsky.social Weinstein isn't getting any special treatment, and this is how it is for everyone at Rikers, but no, he thinks he's being picked on.
Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison
According to Weinstein’s legal team, the disgraced movie producer has faced egregious conditions while jailed
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Privileged people generally experience the system as biased against and as singling them out for abuse, because they cannot imagine that’s just how the system treats people.
You probably need to hear Joni Mitchell and Peter Gabriel on backing vocals on the best album you've never heard of.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tV...
Indio - Hard Sun
YouTube video by cartwrong
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November 27, 2024 at 4:10 AM
You probably need to hear Joni Mitchell and Peter Gabriel on backing vocals on the best album you've never heard of.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tV...
A really thoughtful look into how transgender activism might be hindering our progress. People learn in increments. It has to be okay to ask questions, get something wrong and walk it back without losing a limb.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
Transgender Activists Question the Movement’s Confrontational Approach (Gift Article)
Facing diminishing public support, some activists say all-or-nothing tactics are not working. “We have to make it OK for someone to change their minds.”
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:47 PM
A really thoughtful look into how transgender activism might be hindering our progress. People learn in increments. It has to be okay to ask questions, get something wrong and walk it back without losing a limb.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/u...
Well, it's not brekkie-time, so a photo of the doggo will have to suffice.
November 25, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Well, it's not brekkie-time, so a photo of the doggo will have to suffice.