Auntie G
@auntieg.bsky.social
Philly native, transplant to Chicago. Birding, books, and bikes are my thing… and a changing list of odd corners of history. (Oh, and if you get a chance, read the text of Lincoln's speech at the Cooper Union - it'll give you chills.)
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This really makes it sound like a Border Patrol agent tried to kill an anti-ICE activist in Chicago and DHS lied to cover for him
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This really makes it sound like a Border Patrol agent tried to kill an anti-ICE activist in Chicago and DHS lied to cover for him
It’s like Miller practices in the mirror.
Another Judge Finds Trump Did Not Validly Invoke Alien Enemies Act Against Alleged Gang talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-a...
Another Judge Finds Trump Did Not Validly Invoke Alien Enemies Act Against Alleged Gang
As judges begin to rule on the merits of President Trump’s use...
talkingpointsmemo.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It’s like Miller practices in the mirror.
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As many anticipated, the Administration's claim that it can't bring back Abrego Garcia means judges will be much more willing to find for Plaintiffs in other cases.
See Judge Hellerstein's reasoning below.
Plus: "If that is not irreparable harm, what is?"
See Judge Hellerstein's reasoning below.
Plus: "If that is not irreparable harm, what is?"
May 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As many anticipated, the Administration's claim that it can't bring back Abrego Garcia means judges will be much more willing to find for Plaintiffs in other cases.
See Judge Hellerstein's reasoning below.
Plus: "If that is not irreparable harm, what is?"
See Judge Hellerstein's reasoning below.
Plus: "If that is not irreparable harm, what is?"
Re-posting to check out when I get home.
Ada Palmer is a brilliant lecturer and her prose style is exquisite, fascinating, and (at times) dryly hilarious. (She’s a pretty great singer, too.)
I can’t wait to read her newly-published non-fiction history, “Inventing the Renaissance”.
Ada Palmer is a brilliant lecturer and her prose style is exquisite, fascinating, and (at times) dryly hilarious. (She’s a pretty great singer, too.)
I can’t wait to read her newly-published non-fiction history, “Inventing the Renaissance”.
Ada Palmer made the NEW YORK TIMES!
Those curious to learn more would do well to read Naomi Kritzer's thread (@naomikritzer.bsky.social), which includes an NYT gift link and explores the many sides of Dr. Palmer, along with a bit more about the notoriously corrupt Papal Conclave of 1492.
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Those curious to learn more would do well to read Naomi Kritzer's thread (@naomikritzer.bsky.social), which includes an NYT gift link and explores the many sides of Dr. Palmer, along with a bit more about the notoriously corrupt Papal Conclave of 1492.
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Gift link for today's NYT article about the UChicago class in which they have a multi-day costumed LARP re-enacting the Papal Election of 1492. (Aka the Pope LARP.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/u...
May 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Re-posting to check out when I get home.
Ada Palmer is a brilliant lecturer and her prose style is exquisite, fascinating, and (at times) dryly hilarious. (She’s a pretty great singer, too.)
I can’t wait to read her newly-published non-fiction history, “Inventing the Renaissance”.
Ada Palmer is a brilliant lecturer and her prose style is exquisite, fascinating, and (at times) dryly hilarious. (She’s a pretty great singer, too.)
I can’t wait to read her newly-published non-fiction history, “Inventing the Renaissance”.
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Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
April 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
This is why I went in and adjusted my setting to do searches that specifically reject AI results.
And also why my preferred search engine is Duck Duck Go.
And also why my preferred search engine is Duck Duck Go.
29 days since I discovered this BS summary of Clarkesworld being served by Google. Multiple complaints have been filed, yet it is still there, mispresenting us. It's like they refuse to acknowledge the articles that now surround it. (My blog, The Guardian, NPR)
April 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This is why I went in and adjusted my setting to do searches that specifically reject AI results.
And also why my preferred search engine is Duck Duck Go.
And also why my preferred search engine is Duck Duck Go.
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29 days since I discovered this BS summary of Clarkesworld being served by Google. Multiple complaints have been filed, yet it is still there, mispresenting us. It's like they refuse to acknowledge the articles that now surround it. (My blog, The Guardian, NPR)
April 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
29 days since I discovered this BS summary of Clarkesworld being served by Google. Multiple complaints have been filed, yet it is still there, mispresenting us. It's like they refuse to acknowledge the articles that now surround it. (My blog, The Guardian, NPR)
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I don't think people realize that in important respects tariffs are now higher & more inflationary than what was announced on last Wednesday.
Since then we've gone from 54% to 125% on China, our 3rd largest trading partner. That outweighs delaying the increases on 70+ others.
Since then we've gone from 54% to 125% on China, our 3rd largest trading partner. That outweighs delaying the increases on 70+ others.
April 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I don't think people realize that in important respects tariffs are now higher & more inflationary than what was announced on last Wednesday.
Since then we've gone from 54% to 125% on China, our 3rd largest trading partner. That outweighs delaying the increases on 70+ others.
Since then we've gone from 54% to 125% on China, our 3rd largest trading partner. That outweighs delaying the increases on 70+ others.
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The ACA was cool because it made it illegal to deny you access to health care for needing access to health care
the things it banned were so horrifying that people straight up don't believe they were real
the things it banned were so horrifying that people straight up don't believe they were real
March 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The ACA was cool because it made it illegal to deny you access to health care for needing access to health care
the things it banned were so horrifying that people straight up don't believe they were real
the things it banned were so horrifying that people straight up don't believe they were real
“If he’s in this country illegally then fine, deport him. But to do it in way under authorities that are legal is not the way to go”
To do it in ways that are not legal IS KIDNAPPING.
People need to stop tiptoeing around on this. This was a mass kidnapping and everyone behind it belongs in prison.
To do it in ways that are not legal IS KIDNAPPING.
People need to stop tiptoeing around on this. This was a mass kidnapping and everyone behind it belongs in prison.
Jim Himes: "This administration acts with an unbelievable cocktail of incompetence and illegality."
March 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“If he’s in this country illegally then fine, deport him. But to do it in way under authorities that are legal is not the way to go”
To do it in ways that are not legal IS KIDNAPPING.
People need to stop tiptoeing around on this. This was a mass kidnapping and everyone behind it belongs in prison.
To do it in ways that are not legal IS KIDNAPPING.
People need to stop tiptoeing around on this. This was a mass kidnapping and everyone behind it belongs in prison.
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It never got a lot of attention, but Aber put a WHOLE LOT of child predators w/ties to law enforcement in prison.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/f...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/f...
Former US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead at 43
Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. She was 43 years old. The cause and circumstance...
www.nbcwashington.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It never got a lot of attention, but Aber put a WHOLE LOT of child predators w/ties to law enforcement in prison.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/f...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/f...
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45/7's administration has been erasing American heroes who come from minority groups, including the 442nd Infantry Regiment & Indigenous Code Talkers.
But the editors at Wikipedia are on the ball, tracking deletions at the US DoD & reporting on website status.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-DE...
But the editors at Wikipedia are on the ball, tracking deletions at the US DoD & reporting on website status.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-DE...
Anti-DEI deletions by the U.S. Department of Defense - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
March 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
45/7's administration has been erasing American heroes who come from minority groups, including the 442nd Infantry Regiment & Indigenous Code Talkers.
But the editors at Wikipedia are on the ball, tracking deletions at the US DoD & reporting on website status.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-DE...
But the editors at Wikipedia are on the ball, tracking deletions at the US DoD & reporting on website status.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-DE...
Currently reading "Children of Ash and Elm" (Neil Price). Fascinating subject, delightful prose.
Scandinavia had such a wonderfully weird culture that when relatable bits break through it's wonderful. Time to take it back from ignorant posers who'd twist & pervert it to purposes of white supremacy.
Scandinavia had such a wonderfully weird culture that when relatable bits break through it's wonderful. Time to take it back from ignorant posers who'd twist & pervert it to purposes of white supremacy.
March 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Currently reading "Children of Ash and Elm" (Neil Price). Fascinating subject, delightful prose.
Scandinavia had such a wonderfully weird culture that when relatable bits break through it's wonderful. Time to take it back from ignorant posers who'd twist & pervert it to purposes of white supremacy.
Scandinavia had such a wonderfully weird culture that when relatable bits break through it's wonderful. Time to take it back from ignorant posers who'd twist & pervert it to purposes of white supremacy.
The next Chicago SF book discussion pick is "The Stardust Grail", by Yume Kitasei. We'll meet on April 26 at 2 PM at the Oak Park (IL) Library. (To attend online, see reply.)
We'll also pick the featured books for May, June, July, and August at the next mtg. (Probably 2025 Hugo nominees.)
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We'll also pick the featured books for May, June, July, and August at the next mtg. (Probably 2025 Hugo nominees.)
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March 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The next Chicago SF book discussion pick is "The Stardust Grail", by Yume Kitasei. We'll meet on April 26 at 2 PM at the Oak Park (IL) Library. (To attend online, see reply.)
We'll also pick the featured books for May, June, July, and August at the next mtg. (Probably 2025 Hugo nominees.)
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We'll also pick the featured books for May, June, July, and August at the next mtg. (Probably 2025 Hugo nominees.)
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I just finished "Service Model" by @aptshadow.bsky.social this book last week.
Holy $!@% it's amazing. A hilariously sharp social satire, thoroughly original characters, and an ending that rejects nihilism.
Just in case anyone is looking to fill a slot on their "Best Novel of 2024" Hugo ballot.
Holy $!@% it's amazing. A hilariously sharp social satire, thoroughly original characters, and an ending that rejects nihilism.
Just in case anyone is looking to fill a slot on their "Best Novel of 2024" Hugo ballot.
March 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I just finished "Service Model" by @aptshadow.bsky.social this book last week.
Holy $!@% it's amazing. A hilariously sharp social satire, thoroughly original characters, and an ending that rejects nihilism.
Just in case anyone is looking to fill a slot on their "Best Novel of 2024" Hugo ballot.
Holy $!@% it's amazing. A hilariously sharp social satire, thoroughly original characters, and an ending that rejects nihilism.
Just in case anyone is looking to fill a slot on their "Best Novel of 2024" Hugo ballot.
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Sounds like someone's ready for SpiderSnakePork™, the delectable flesh of the eight-legged snakepig, a genetically-engineered abomination that may ultimately destroy humanity but is also very, very delicious.
Ask your retailer for SpiderSnakePork™. From Monsanto.
Ask your retailer for SpiderSnakePork™. From Monsanto.
March 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Sounds like someone's ready for SpiderSnakePork™, the delectable flesh of the eight-legged snakepig, a genetically-engineered abomination that may ultimately destroy humanity but is also very, very delicious.
Ask your retailer for SpiderSnakePork™. From Monsanto.
Ask your retailer for SpiderSnakePork™. From Monsanto.
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It isn’t “gun jumping.” It’s capitulation to an authoritarian. Again, if this keeps up, they should all resign. There was nothing untoward or unethical here. It was basic video editing. Admitting to anything else would be journalistic malpractice.
Scoop: Incoming Paramount boss Jeff Shell has made it clear to CBS News chief Wendy McMahon and "60 Minutes" boss Bill Owens that they need to get on board with Trump settlement and possible admission of wrongdoing—something sure to raise questions of gun-jumping. www.status.news/p/paramount-...
Shell-Shocked at CBS
As Paramount’s merger with Skydance nears the finish line, CBS News chief Wendy McMahon and “60 Minutes” boss Bill Owens have faced escalating pressure to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit—including from ...
www.status.news
March 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It isn’t “gun jumping.” It’s capitulation to an authoritarian. Again, if this keeps up, they should all resign. There was nothing untoward or unethical here. It was basic video editing. Admitting to anything else would be journalistic malpractice.
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Tariff wars and robber barons, white supremacy and Comstockery, sewage in the water and measles on the march.
Truly, he has Made America Gilded Again.
Truly, he has Made America Gilded Again.
March 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Tariff wars and robber barons, white supremacy and Comstockery, sewage in the water and measles on the march.
Truly, he has Made America Gilded Again.
Truly, he has Made America Gilded Again.
You know how there are some authors who are really great at a lot of types of writing, but should NEVER EVER attempt to write a sex scene?
T. Kingfisher is NOT one of those authors.
Oh, my!
[Rushes out to order the three prior books in this series...]
T. Kingfisher is NOT one of those authors.
Oh, my!
[Rushes out to order the three prior books in this series...]
February 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
You know how there are some authors who are really great at a lot of types of writing, but should NEVER EVER attempt to write a sex scene?
T. Kingfisher is NOT one of those authors.
Oh, my!
[Rushes out to order the three prior books in this series...]
T. Kingfisher is NOT one of those authors.
Oh, my!
[Rushes out to order the three prior books in this series...]
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Why would we abandon the prosperous, democratic nations of Europe, our allies for one hundred years, to "partner" with weak, poor Russia, a longtime adversary and dictatorship currently in the middle of an unprovoked invasion of a neighboring state?
Treason. It's treason
Treason. It's treason
February 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why would we abandon the prosperous, democratic nations of Europe, our allies for one hundred years, to "partner" with weak, poor Russia, a longtime adversary and dictatorship currently in the middle of an unprovoked invasion of a neighboring state?
Treason. It's treason
Treason. It's treason
The next Chicago SF book discussion pick is "The Ministry of Time", by Kaliane Bradley. We'll meet on March 15 at 2 PM at the Oak Park (IL) Library. (To attend online, see reply.)
We'll also pick the April book at the next mtg. (Hint: We hope to predict a 2025 Hugo nominee.)
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We'll also pick the April book at the next mtg. (Hint: We hope to predict a 2025 Hugo nominee.)
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February 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The next Chicago SF book discussion pick is "The Ministry of Time", by Kaliane Bradley. We'll meet on March 15 at 2 PM at the Oak Park (IL) Library. (To attend online, see reply.)
We'll also pick the April book at the next mtg. (Hint: We hope to predict a 2025 Hugo nominee.)
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We'll also pick the April book at the next mtg. (Hint: We hope to predict a 2025 Hugo nominee.)
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Deleting “Anansi Boys” and replacing it with Heinlein’s “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” because I should have gone with my original instincts and also fuck Nxxl Gxxmxn.
QT 10 favorite novels — no repeat authors
Scaramouche/Sabatini
To Serve Them All My Days/Delderfield
The Power & the Glory/Greene
Darkness at Noon/Koestler
Mother Night/Vonnegut
Dune/Herbert
A Canticle for Leibowitz/Miller
Anansi Boys/Gaiman
The Curse of Chalion/Bujold
Riddle-Master of Hed/McKillip
Scaramouche/Sabatini
To Serve Them All My Days/Delderfield
The Power & the Glory/Greene
Darkness at Noon/Koestler
Mother Night/Vonnegut
Dune/Herbert
A Canticle for Leibowitz/Miller
Anansi Boys/Gaiman
The Curse of Chalion/Bujold
Riddle-Master of Hed/McKillip
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QT 10 of your favorite novels — no repeat authors
Howard’s End/Forster
The House of Mirth/Wharton
Someone/McDermott
A Severed Head/Murdoch
A Fine Balance/Mistry
Silence/Endo
The Children’s Bach/Garner
Last Night at the Lobster/O’Nan
An American Marriage/Tayari Jones
Warlight/Ondaatje
QT 10 of your favorite novels — no repeat authors
Howard’s End/Forster
The House of Mirth/Wharton
Someone/McDermott
A Severed Head/Murdoch
A Fine Balance/Mistry
Silence/Endo
The Children’s Bach/Garner
Last Night at the Lobster/O’Nan
An American Marriage/Tayari Jones
Warlight/Ondaatje
February 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Deleting “Anansi Boys” and replacing it with Heinlein’s “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” because I should have gone with my original instincts and also fuck Nxxl Gxxmxn.
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My latest.
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The assault on DEI? It’s aimed at resegregation.
The GOP leaders attacking inclusion programs want to go back to an era when White men ran everything
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My latest.
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...