Bryn Smith
@brynsmith312.bsky.social
(she/they)
Weaver, sysadmin, etc.
Weaver, sysadmin, etc.
Aside from who killed what or why, we have been fed snuff films of 16 people over the last 3 or so weeks. There are the deaths of 14 people in two boats, Charlie Kirk, and the Ukranian refugee in Charlotte NC. This is awful, and the fact that pretty much nobody is publicly upset by it is awful too.
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Aside from who killed what or why, we have been fed snuff films of 16 people over the last 3 or so weeks. There are the deaths of 14 people in two boats, Charlie Kirk, and the Ukranian refugee in Charlotte NC. This is awful, and the fact that pretty much nobody is publicly upset by it is awful too.
I give up. I really am despondent over this, it's a giant 'fuck you' to the country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
White House Will ‘Definitely’ Host a U.F.C. Fight on July 4, U.F.C. Head Says
www.nytimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I give up. I really am despondent over this, it's a giant 'fuck you' to the country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
@democracydocket.com @marcelias.bsky.social @allinwithchris.bsky.social
the thought police are here
www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
the thought police are here
www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
Undercover reporters behind UNC Asheville DEI video may release similar clips from UNC-Chapel Hill
There will be many more videos coming out from UNC System schools in the next few weeks, with one expected to be released as early as Monday, according to the media group's president.
www.dailytarheel.com
June 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@democracydocket.com @marcelias.bsky.social @allinwithchris.bsky.social
the thought police are here
www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
the thought police are here
www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025...
If my NC ballot is found to be invalid per the Griffiths-Riggs nonsense, what happens to my votes for the other elections on that ballot? Are they now void as well, even though those elections have been certified? I started writing this as a joke, but now I'm curious @democracydocket.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If my NC ballot is found to be invalid per the Griffiths-Riggs nonsense, what happens to my votes for the other elections on that ballot? Are they now void as well, even though those elections have been certified? I started writing this as a joke, but now I'm curious @democracydocket.com
Here's a survey about prioritizing research questions that focus on nonbinary and transgender people.
It is open to anyone in the SE United States.
dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu/index.php/Ma...
It is open to anyone in the SE United States.
dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu/index.php/Ma...
Main Page - dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu
dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu
March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Here's a survey about prioritizing research questions that focus on nonbinary and transgender people.
It is open to anyone in the SE United States.
dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu/index.php/Ma...
It is open to anyone in the SE United States.
dreamsurvey.wiki.duke.edu/index.php/Ma...
I keep thinking about these GOP town halls. One rep kept repeating over and over, "how can you be against a balanced budget?" I'm arguing with the definition of 'balanced' here. Lopping off bits until it gets to where you think it should be isn't balanced. Fund necessary stuff, trim carefully.
March 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I keep thinking about these GOP town halls. One rep kept repeating over and over, "how can you be against a balanced budget?" I'm arguing with the definition of 'balanced' here. Lopping off bits until it gets to where you think it should be isn't balanced. Fund necessary stuff, trim carefully.
Duke Gardens is undergoing a major renovation, but the garden folks have kept the cherry-blossom loving public in mind by working with my office to set up a live feed of Cherry Allée, the wonderful archway of Japanese cherries. There are no blooms yet, but you can see the buds!
Cherry Blossoms | Duke Gardens
gardens.duke.edu
March 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Duke Gardens is undergoing a major renovation, but the garden folks have kept the cherry-blossom loving public in mind by working with my office to set up a live feed of Cherry Allée, the wonderful archway of Japanese cherries. There are no blooms yet, but you can see the buds!
This is so far past sad that it's disgusting. What the hell?
You should care because he's third in line to the presidency and the current holder is just a deep-fried decision away from an exploding aorta.
Mike Johnson Compares Himself to Moses at Christian Nationalist Gala
House Speaker Mike Johnson compared himself to Moses while speaking at a Christian nationalist gala on Tuesday.
www.rollingstone.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is so far past sad that it's disgusting. What the hell?
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Have you heard about the SAVE Act? It's the newest effort at voter suppression by the House GOP & it's important for all of us. If you're a married woman or someone who doesn't have their birth certificate/passport handy, you're especially going to want to see this. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Have you heard about the SAVE Act? It's the newest effort at voter suppression by the House GOP & it's important for all of us. If you're a married woman or someone who doesn't have their birth certificate/passport handy, you're especially going to want to see this. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Please amplify efforts of citizens to fight against this lawless and fascist administration. www.wardrobeoxygen.com/national-day...
Details on the February 17 National Day of Protest
All the details on National Day of Protest taking place on February 17, 2025. Who is organizing, what time, where to go, and other details.
www.wardrobeoxygen.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Please amplify efforts of citizens to fight against this lawless and fascist administration. www.wardrobeoxygen.com/national-day...
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NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST
President’s Day / Feb 17, 2025
President’s Day / Feb 17, 2025
February 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST
President’s Day / Feb 17, 2025
President’s Day / Feb 17, 2025
I keep getting snagged on the actual word 'Doge', which was the semi-fascist, occasionally a little benign ruler of the Venetian state between 680-1700 CE. It seems a little on the nose.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge_of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge_of...
Doge of Venice - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I keep getting snagged on the actual word 'Doge', which was the semi-fascist, occasionally a little benign ruler of the Venetian state between 680-1700 CE. It seems a little on the nose.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge_of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge_of...
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You have questions. Mostly of the "What Can I Do to Resist This Coup?" variety. Choose Democracy has answers. Here's a really handy guide to the how/what/why of organizing... Share widely. Link here: choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/
February 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
You have questions. Mostly of the "What Can I Do to Resist This Coup?" variety. Choose Democracy has answers. Here's a really handy guide to the how/what/why of organizing... Share widely. Link here: choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/
So wait, the gov't has offered money for people to retire, but it's an Act Now! type of deal that expires next week? Who the hell can examine their finances and life situation within a month to know if they should quit their job on the vary shaky vague promise of a payout?
February 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So wait, the gov't has offered money for people to retire, but it's an Act Now! type of deal that expires next week? Who the hell can examine their finances and life situation within a month to know if they should quit their job on the vary shaky vague promise of a payout?
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I cut this off the loom Tuesday, after having the warp on for 3 or 4 years.
Also you apparently can't have still pictures and videos in the same post.
Also you apparently can't have still pictures and videos in the same post.
January 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I cut this off the loom Tuesday, after having the warp on for 3 or 4 years.
Also you apparently can't have still pictures and videos in the same post.
Also you apparently can't have still pictures and videos in the same post.
I finished knitting this scarf Monday. It's double face double knit, and I got lucky with the variegated stripes, I didn't measure at all.
January 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I finished knitting this scarf Monday. It's double face double knit, and I got lucky with the variegated stripes, I didn't measure at all.
I should have joined this thing earlier. Who knew there was already a @brynsmith.bsky.social ?
December 3, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I should have joined this thing earlier. Who knew there was already a @brynsmith.bsky.social ?