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Derek
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Husband, Father, serial hobbyist, tech adopter, IT Product Manager, self hosting #FOSS, Linux newb.

Kindness can bring us back together ❤️

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hrcberkeley.bsky.social
Americans are witnessing a "far more dangerous use" of crowd control weapons in recent months, HRC Advisory Board Member @rohinihaar.bsky.social told @frontlinepbs.bsky.social, despite calls for use policy changes in 2020. "You’re going to see a lot more injuries."
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Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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cyberciti.biz
Frustrated Windows users are switching to Linux because of Microsoft’s Windows 11 daily shenanigans? No way. Nobody saw that coming 🤣 www.theverge.com/tech/823337/...
Screw it, I’m installing Linux
It’s the year of Linux on my desktop.
www.theverge.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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aclu.org
Immigrants make our communities stronger.
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
bostonfan.bsky.social
I will be removing Meta apps in the coming weeks and will be jumping into Bluesky and Pixelfed with both feet. Let me know some recommended follows or things you've learned along the way
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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ericasmithsexed.bsky.social
Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld was a Jewish German physician, sexologist, & LGBTQ+ advocate beginning in the 1890s. He coined the term transexual. His work was groundbreaking, the American press called him "The Einstein of sex." The Nazis stripped him of citizenship, burned all his work, and exiled him.
esqueer.net Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Jan 30
When the Nazis first came to power, within a few months, they raided the Institute for Sexuality which did the first studies of trans people.

The books they seized were burned here, including a copy of Heinrich Heines poem that said, "where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people too."
A historical black-and-white photograph depicting a Nazi book burning event in Germany during the 1930s. A large crowd of uniformed officers, civilians, and Nazi supporters are seen performing the Nazi salute while books and other materials burn in a fire. The scene is illuminated by the flames, with scattered papers and debris on the ground. The image captures a moment of censorship and oppression during the rise of the Nazi regime.
January 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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jasonkoebler.bsky.social
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:

www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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aclu.org
Deporting people for their political views or for participating in protests doesn’t make our country safer and is antithetical to free speech.

No president should be allowed to remove people from our country just because they dissent.
January 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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aclu.org
Regardless of your immigration status in the U.S., you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Know your rights and assert them.

Independientemente de su estatus migratorio en los Estados Unidos, usted tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Conozca sus derechos y hágalos valer.
If You Interact with ICE Agents at Work: Ask if you are free to leave. If so, you may calmly walk out. You have the right to refuse consent to a search. You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone, such as about where you were born, whether you are a citizen, or how you entered the country. If you have valid immigration documents, you should show them. Never provide fake documents. If you are arrested, say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer. You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere. If ICE Agents Show Up at Your Door You do not have to open the door. If you do, stay calm – you have rights. Ask what they are there for (and ask for an interpreter if you need one). If they ask to enter, ask if they have a warrant signed by a judge and if so, ask to see it (through a window or slipped under the door). If they do not have a warrant signed by a judge, you may refuse to let them in. Ask them to leave any information at your door. If they force their way in, do not resist. Tell everyone in the residence to remain silent. If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent. Do not sign anything until you speak with a lawyer. Si Agentes del ICE Llegan a Tu Lugar de Trabajo Pregunte si puedes marcharse. De ser así, salga tranquilamente. Tú tienes derecho a no prestar consentimiento a una búsqueda. Diga en voz alta que no consientes a que registren tus pertenencias. Tú tienes derecho a guardar silencio. No tienes que discutir tu estatus migratorio con nadie, ni dónde naciste, ni si eres ciudadano, ni cómo entraste al país. Si tienes documentos de inmigración válidos, deberías mostrarlos. Nunca presente documentos falsos. Si eres arrestado, diga que quieres permanecer en silencio hasta que hables con un abogado. Tú tienes el derecho a grabar su interacción con los agentes de inmigración, siempre y cuando no interfiera. Si Agentes del ICE Llegan a Tu Puerta No abras la puerta, pero mantén la calma. Tú tienes derechos. Pregunta para qué están ahí (y solicita un intérprete si necesitas uno). Si piden entrar a tu casa, pregúntales si tienen una orden firmada por un juez y si la tienen, diles que te la muestren (por la ventana o que la pasen por debajo de la puerta). Si ellos no tienen una orden firmada por un juez, puedes negarte dejarlos entrar. Pídeles que dejen cualquier información en tu puerta. Si entran a la fuerza, no te resistas. Dile a todos que estén en la casa que permanezcan en silencio. Si eres arrestado, permanece en silencio y no firmes nada hasta que hables con un abogado.
January 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
bostonfan.bsky.social
I just got into sim racing. I built a mid spec gaming PC from used components. Playing WRC, Assetto Corsa Evo, and Dirt Rally 2.0

I'm interested in iracing but a little overwhelmed with the startup work. Any tips for beginners/rookies?

#iracing #simracing #acevo #assettocorsa #wrc #dirt #rally
January 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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antisocialworker.bsky.social
They saying ICE might start raids as early as tomorrow.

Share this with undocumented folks you may know. Also encourage them to communicate via encrypted text apps such as telegram or whatsapp.

Y'all be safe and take care of each other.
Community Resources for Immigrant NYers - NYC, Long Island, New York State | New York Immigration Coalition - Revision
New York State Community Toolkit Know Your Rights Immigrants & NY Know Your Rights Wallet Cards Know Your Rights Curriculum Know Your Rights Roleplaying Exercise Asylum Seeker Resources What is Asylum...
www.nyic.org
January 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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ryangeddie.bsky.social
Any headline mentioning Trump “ending birthright citizenship” without also including “in violation of the 14th amendment” helps legitimize this blatantly illegal move in the minds of Americans.
January 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
bostonfan.bsky.social
@markanderson.bsky.social Hey Mark 👋
January 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM