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Saw a sign on a highway overpass in Dallas Tx during my commute this morning that said " - Free Nicole" - made my day!
Texas Democrats return to spend the night in the Texas House in solidarity with Democratic state Representative Nicole Collier, who last night defied the Speaker and refused a police escort to leave the State Capitol.
#texas #democrats #protest #redistricting #nicolecollier #politics #trump
#texas #democrats #protest #redistricting #nicolecollier #politics #trump
August 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Saw a sign on a highway overpass in Dallas Tx during my commute this morning that said " - Free Nicole" - made my day!
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Today @protectdemocracy.org is releasing TWO #FaithfulFight toolkits!
🟢 Maggie Siddiqi of @interfaithalliance.org on how to protect government of the people.
🟢 @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Rev. Stephen Green on noncooperation and civil disobedience.
protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...
🟢 Maggie Siddiqi of @interfaithalliance.org on how to protect government of the people.
🟢 @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Rev. Stephen Green on noncooperation and civil disobedience.
protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...
The Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect Democracy
The Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions.
protectdemocracy.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today @protectdemocracy.org is releasing TWO #FaithfulFight toolkits!
🟢 Maggie Siddiqi of @interfaithalliance.org on how to protect government of the people.
🟢 @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Rev. Stephen Green on noncooperation and civil disobedience.
protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...
🟢 Maggie Siddiqi of @interfaithalliance.org on how to protect government of the people.
🟢 @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Rev. Stephen Green on noncooperation and civil disobedience.
protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...
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“[CDT's Travis Hall] tells @theverge.com that the automated decision systems described in the bill ‘permeate digital services, from search results and mapping directions, to health diagnoses and risk analyses for sentencing decisions.’” www.theverge.com/new...
Republicans push for a decadelong ban on states regulating AI
The provision could end existing state-level AI laws.
www.theverge.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“[CDT's Travis Hall] tells @theverge.com that the automated decision systems described in the bill ‘permeate digital services, from search results and mapping directions, to health diagnoses and risk analyses for sentencing decisions.’” www.theverge.com/new...
Had the wonderful opportunity over the weekend to recognize and celebrate Dallas Architecture Forum Director Nate EUDALY on his 20th Anniversary of leading the Forum. It was also great to catch up with old frirnds and meet new ones. Some really great projects are out there!
March 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Had the wonderful opportunity over the weekend to recognize and celebrate Dallas Architecture Forum Director Nate EUDALY on his 20th Anniversary of leading the Forum. It was also great to catch up with old frirnds and meet new ones. Some really great projects are out there!
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So far, faulty steering has resulted in more than 3,000 warranty claims and caused 570 crashes, according to Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
More than 376,000 Tesla Model Y, Model 3s have faulty steering
The system won’t fail while the car is in motion.
arstechnica.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
So far, faulty steering has resulted in more than 3,000 warranty claims and caused 570 crashes, according to Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
We the Builders aims to explain why DOGE’s data access matters.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
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It was announced today that Musk + co are using AI to help determine budget cuts in the federal Department of Education. A blog from me at @motherjones.com of why this is bad featuring thoughts from @arianaaboulafia.bsky.social of @cendemtech.bsky.social. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Elon Musk's use of AI to slash education spending could put disabled students at risk
It may also "raise serious security questions given the sensitivity of the data."
www.motherjones.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It was announced today that Musk + co are using AI to help determine budget cuts in the federal Department of Education. A blog from me at @motherjones.com of why this is bad featuring thoughts from @arianaaboulafia.bsky.social of @cendemtech.bsky.social. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Donald Trump likes to push especially authoritarian abuses late on Friday nights. Some tips for responding to these “Friday Night Massacres”:
1️⃣ Name it to tame it.
2️⃣ Be loud about how you’ll respond.
3️⃣ Don’t buy into irreversibility.
1️⃣ Name it to tame it.
2️⃣ Be loud about how you’ll respond.
3️⃣ Don’t buy into irreversibility.
How to brace for Friday Night Massacres
Getting our democracy through the next 206 weekends
buff.ly
February 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Donald Trump likes to push especially authoritarian abuses late on Friday nights. Some tips for responding to these “Friday Night Massacres”:
1️⃣ Name it to tame it.
2️⃣ Be loud about how you’ll respond.
3️⃣ Don’t buy into irreversibility.
1️⃣ Name it to tame it.
2️⃣ Be loud about how you’ll respond.
3️⃣ Don’t buy into irreversibility.
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Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.
Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.
Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
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On Monday, Trump fired Travis LeBlanc and every other non-Republican member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board—a bipartisan watchdog meant to prevent government surveillance abuse.
Now, the board has been effectively gutted.
Now, the board has been effectively gutted.
President Trump fired me. Now it will be easier for the government to spy on Americans | Travis LeBlanc
These partisan witch-hunts and firings need to stop
buff.ly
February 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
On Monday, Trump fired Travis LeBlanc and every other non-Republican member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board—a bipartisan watchdog meant to prevent government surveillance abuse.
Now, the board has been effectively gutted.
Now, the board has been effectively gutted.
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CISA’s crucial work defends against foreign malign influence in US elections. Weakening this agency does nothing to protect Americans’ free speech or national security. It will only make easier for foreign governments to disrupt and undermine our #elections in the future. #CISA
Trump continues federal purge, gutting cyber workers who combat disinformation
Roughly half a dozen employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who previously worked to counter election-related disinformation have been put on administrative leave.
www.politico.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
CISA’s crucial work defends against foreign malign influence in US elections. Weakening this agency does nothing to protect Americans’ free speech or national security. It will only make easier for foreign governments to disrupt and undermine our #elections in the future. #CISA
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Some Redditors are also pushing to block content from Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta properties in response to new Donald Trump-friendly policies instituted by Zuckerberg.
Reddit won’t interfere with users revolting against X with subreddit bans
Hundreds of Reddit communities are currently considering disallowing X.
arstechnica.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Some Redditors are also pushing to block content from Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta properties in response to new Donald Trump-friendly policies instituted by Zuckerberg.
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Apple has been accused of using performance evaluations that "reward" men and "penalize" women "for the same behaviors," among other practices.
Apple must face suit over alleged policy of underpaying female workers
Apple fails to argue sexual harassment claim was just about a seating preference.
arstechnica.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Apple has been accused of using performance evaluations that "reward" men and "penalize" women "for the same behaviors," among other practices.
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One way to reduce drug spend is to have the FDA do an analysis of how long medicine retains it's potency. It can do it one drug at a time.
No one should throw away medicine they shouldn't have to. Whether pharmacy or patient.
www.propublica.org/article/the-...
No one should throw away medicine they shouldn't have to. Whether pharmacy or patient.
www.propublica.org/article/the-...
The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates
Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.
www.propublica.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
One way to reduce drug spend is to have the FDA do an analysis of how long medicine retains it's potency. It can do it one drug at a time.
No one should throw away medicine they shouldn't have to. Whether pharmacy or patient.
www.propublica.org/article/the-...
No one should throw away medicine they shouldn't have to. Whether pharmacy or patient.
www.propublica.org/article/the-...
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“President Trump's attempt to expel members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is a brazen effort to destroy an independent watchdog that has protected Americans and exposed surveillance abuse under Democratic and Republican administrations alike.” www.axios.com/2025/0...
The White House is cleaning house at a key independent government surveillance watchdog
Three Democrats on the board have until Thursday to hand in their resignation letters or be terminated, a source says.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“President Trump's attempt to expel members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is a brazen effort to destroy an independent watchdog that has protected Americans and exposed surveillance abuse under Democratic and Republican administrations alike.” www.axios.com/2025/0...
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Overuse of the National Guard for nontraditional missions can be costly to taxpayers, hamper the Guard’s ability to execute traditional missions — such as responding to natural disasters or deploying for combat overseas — and risks corroding faith between citizens and the US military.
January 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Overuse of the National Guard for nontraditional missions can be costly to taxpayers, hamper the Guard’s ability to execute traditional missions — such as responding to natural disasters or deploying for combat overseas — and risks corroding faith between citizens and the US military.
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With more nontraditional deployments of the Nat Guard on U.S. soil likely, @counteveryhero.org's principles intend to help guide policy makers & educate the public/press on the need to balance deployments against the best interests of the nation and the Guard. 🔗 counteveryhero.org/wp-content/u...
counteveryhero.org
January 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
With more nontraditional deployments of the Nat Guard on U.S. soil likely, @counteveryhero.org's principles intend to help guide policy makers & educate the public/press on the need to balance deployments against the best interests of the nation and the Guard. 🔗 counteveryhero.org/wp-content/u...
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Operator watches on-screen content while you use your computer and executes tasks through simulated keyboard and mouse inputs.
OpenAI launches Operator, an AI agent that can operate your computer
New research “Computer-Use Agent” AI model can jump in and help users with on-screen tasks.
arstechnica.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Operator watches on-screen content while you use your computer and executes tasks through simulated keyboard and mouse inputs.
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Trump’s first week reveals his top goal, and his fundamental weakness. Read the latest edition of our weekly briefing where we analyze what rises above the noise of the various actions and executive orders. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-power-...
The power is the point
Trump’s first week reveals his top goal, and his fundamental weakness
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
January 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Trump’s first week reveals his top goal, and his fundamental weakness. Read the latest edition of our weekly briefing where we analyze what rises above the noise of the various actions and executive orders. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-power-...
Wow! The first Guerilla Girls gallery show?! Wish I could see it. I feel very lucky to have met them once when they did a talk at the Dallas Museum of Art many years ago. It was an Art School dream come true! #guerillagirls #art #artschool #dallasmuseumofart
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/g...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/g...
The Guerrilla Girls open their first commercial gallery show in New York
The feminist art collective’s commercial debut in their hometown, at Hannah Traore Gallery, is intended to introduce their activist work to a new generation
www.theartnewspaper.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Wow! The first Guerilla Girls gallery show?! Wish I could see it. I feel very lucky to have met them once when they did a talk at the Dallas Museum of Art many years ago. It was an Art School dream come true! #guerillagirls #art #artschool #dallasmuseumofart
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/g...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/17/g...
Planning on making this Ukrainian vegetarian borscht this weekend since there's a big cold front coming to Dallas! #ukraine #vegetarian #recipe
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Vegetarian Borscht
This Vegetarian Borscht is a hearty, colorful soup full of beets, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and fresh herbs. Packed with flavor and great for make-ahead meals, it reheats beautifully for several mea...
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January 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Planning on making this Ukrainian vegetarian borscht this weekend since there's a big cold front coming to Dallas! #ukraine #vegetarian #recipe
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