Daniel Lathrop
@dataguy.bsky.social
Scripps News investigative data reporter. Father of a daughter. Iowan by choice. Programming language polyglot. Winner of some journalism awards. Former University of Iowa professor. I miss the Seattle P-I.
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#DIDYOUKNOW If a publication runs a big headline reporting someone entered a not guilty plea at their first court appearance, as if that’s news, you are legally permitted to punch the managing editor in the crotch three (3) times
June 13, 2023 at 9:46 PM
#DIDYOUKNOW If a publication runs a big headline reporting someone entered a not guilty plea at their first court appearance, as if that’s news, you are legally permitted to punch the managing editor in the crotch three (3) times
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we need our little dramas and our little fights! they're compelling! I just don't want to be told that I deserve to die over and over again by worse versions of my dad.
June 13, 2023 at 11:48 PM
we need our little dramas and our little fights! they're compelling! I just don't want to be told that I deserve to die over and over again by worse versions of my dad.
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Well, annual federal budget is over $6 trillion. Assuming a consistent spend rate, 0ing both would only buy us about a month of normal operations, and then we would be right back where we are, but without some assets that are helpful in other kinds of emergencies.
May 23, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Well, annual federal budget is over $6 trillion. Assuming a consistent spend rate, 0ing both would only buy us about a month of normal operations, and then we would be right back where we are, but without some assets that are helpful in other kinds of emergencies.
@aoc.bsky.social, @robsandia.bsky.social the US has something north of $500 billion in gold reserves, plus $30 billion in oil reserves. Why can’t we literally just cash that in to pay our bills? I mean, it would drive commodity prices down … but no world economic collapse. Serious question.
May 23, 2023 at 11:41 AM
@aoc.bsky.social, @robsandia.bsky.social the US has something north of $500 billion in gold reserves, plus $30 billion in oil reserves. Why can’t we literally just cash that in to pay our bills? I mean, it would drive commodity prices down … but no world economic collapse. Serious question.
Interesting … @aoc.bsky.social what’s your take on the Secretary of the Treasury basically trying to talk the 14th Amendment option off the table?
This process started last week in the House. We have basically every Dem signed on and need ~5 GOP to bring a clean increase to the floor.
Hey @aoc.bsky.social, any thoughts on using a discharge petition to get a clean debt limit increase? You'd need all the D senators, most D reps, and a couple republicans.
May 23, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Interesting … @aoc.bsky.social what’s your take on the Secretary of the Treasury basically trying to talk the 14th Amendment option off the table?
"The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law ... shall not be questioned." Seems clear.
May 22, 2023 at 4:11 PM
"The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law ... shall not be questioned." Seems clear.
Making a new tool that’s gonna start life at CLI and want to be able to generate binaries easily. Pondering Swift, Rust, Go. Leaning Swift. Am I wrong? (I don’t have enough followers for much feedback, so if people could like it or reskeet so I get a wider opinionset I’d appreciate it.)
May 21, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Making a new tool that’s gonna start life at CLI and want to be able to generate binaries easily. Pondering Swift, Rust, Go. Leaning Swift. Am I wrong? (I don’t have enough followers for much feedback, so if people could like it or reskeet so I get a wider opinionset I’d appreciate it.)
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it's not a feature, it's a... wait
May 21, 2023 at 5:32 PM
it's not a feature, it's a... wait
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That’s good and bad. It’s good that the WNBA is getting a regular TV slot. It’s bad that it’s not one of the networks usually associated with sports. Not trying to dis your employer, but ION isn’t exactly synonymous with sports coverage. 🙁 I hope that changes…
May 21, 2023 at 4:49 PM
That’s good and bad. It’s good that the WNBA is getting a regular TV slot. It’s bad that it’s not one of the networks usually associated with sports. Not trying to dis your employer, but ION isn’t exactly synonymous with sports coverage. 🙁 I hope that changes…
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Reminded of a few things:
- A few of the folks at my grad wore nothing at all under their robes.
- We did often crossdressing days for spirit week. No admin nor student balked.
I don't know if that's more a difference of time (90s-00s) or place (Seattle-area,) but it sure feels like a regression.
- A few of the folks at my grad wore nothing at all under their robes.
- We did often crossdressing days for spirit week. No admin nor student balked.
I don't know if that's more a difference of time (90s-00s) or place (Seattle-area,) but it sure feels like a regression.
May 20, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Reminded of a few things:
- A few of the folks at my grad wore nothing at all under their robes.
- We did often crossdressing days for spirit week. No admin nor student balked.
I don't know if that's more a difference of time (90s-00s) or place (Seattle-area,) but it sure feels like a regression.
- A few of the folks at my grad wore nothing at all under their robes.
- We did often crossdressing days for spirit week. No admin nor student balked.
I don't know if that's more a difference of time (90s-00s) or place (Seattle-area,) but it sure feels like a regression.
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Still laughing at this one 🤣💀
May 19, 2023 at 10:54 PM
Still laughing at this one 🤣💀
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ah yes, remind me why i like the PNW
May 18, 2023 at 12:29 AM
ah yes, remind me why i like the PNW
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Perhaps it differences with medium and case. But I don’t think you can look at the fascination with Gabby Petito or Casey Anthony and see a lot of deep introspection.
May 17, 2023 at 10:35 PM
Perhaps it differences with medium and case. But I don’t think you can look at the fascination with Gabby Petito or Casey Anthony and see a lot of deep introspection.
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Musk bashing the incredibly gutsy journalists at Bellingcat — especially after he linked to the deranged Santa Monica Observer which claimed Hillary Clinton died in 2016 — is grotesque.
May 17, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Musk bashing the incredibly gutsy journalists at Bellingcat — especially after he linked to the deranged Santa Monica Observer which claimed Hillary Clinton died in 2016 — is grotesque.
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I do hope the BlueSky team are consulting with admins from Mastodon before they open up federation
May 17, 2023 at 12:23 AM
I do hope the BlueSky team are consulting with admins from Mastodon before they open up federation
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When prior twitter management suppressed covid misinfo, it was an “attack on free speech.” Musk limiting bellingcat’s reach because what they are saying is TRUE and he doesn’t like it. https://bsky.app/profile/maxberger.bsky.social/post/3jvv2cf6ksa2j
Elon is defending white supremacist child murders live on TV and claims @bellingcat.com is a “company that does psyops.” (Via @nikkimcr.bsky.social)
May 16, 2023 at 11:52 PM
When prior twitter management suppressed covid misinfo, it was an “attack on free speech.” Musk limiting bellingcat’s reach because what they are saying is TRUE and he doesn’t like it. https://bsky.app/profile/maxberger.bsky.social/post/3jvv2cf6ksa2j
My first trip to Sephora for myself was yesterday. $200 bucks later and I have foundation, concealer and powder. My color is “cool beige.”
May 17, 2023 at 12:02 AM
My first trip to Sephora for myself was yesterday. $200 bucks later and I have foundation, concealer and powder. My color is “cool beige.”
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Oh my god...Elon Musk is on a Twitter Space and just said that the white supremacy stuff about the Texas shooter is "bullshit" and there's "no proof he is" a white supremacist.
Reminder: the shooter had swastika and SS tattoos, and he self-described as a white nationalist.
Reminder: the shooter had swastika and SS tattoos, and he self-described as a white nationalist.
May 16, 2023 at 11:02 PM
Oh my god...Elon Musk is on a Twitter Space and just said that the white supremacy stuff about the Texas shooter is "bullshit" and there's "no proof he is" a white supremacist.
Reminder: the shooter had swastika and SS tattoos, and he self-described as a white nationalist.
Reminder: the shooter had swastika and SS tattoos, and he self-described as a white nationalist.
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It’s good to know real artists.
May 16, 2023 at 9:38 PM
It’s good to know real artists.
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nontechnical version:
this is a big deal + huge step for transparency! most companies keep their code private/proprietary, but bc ours is public, you can literally see every implementation (how we make buttons blue, how mute lists work, etc) & what we're working on at any given moment
this is a big deal + huge step for transparency! most companies keep their code private/proprietary, but bc ours is public, you can literally see every implementation (how we make buttons blue, how mute lists work, etc) & what we're working on at any given moment
May 15, 2023 at 9:03 PM
nontechnical version:
this is a big deal + huge step for transparency! most companies keep their code private/proprietary, but bc ours is public, you can literally see every implementation (how we make buttons blue, how mute lists work, etc) & what we're working on at any given moment
this is a big deal + huge step for transparency! most companies keep their code private/proprietary, but bc ours is public, you can literally see every implementation (how we make buttons blue, how mute lists work, etc) & what we're working on at any given moment
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Sorry but I’m telling all my Philly peeps to write-in Taylor Swift who brought more joy to that city over the weekend than anyone since Nick Foles
If you live in Philly or know someone who does, make sure to get out the vote for Helen Gym for Mayor THIS TUESDAY 🗳️
Philly voters can find their polling place here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
Philly voters can find their polling place here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
May 15, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Sorry but I’m telling all my Philly peeps to write-in Taylor Swift who brought more joy to that city over the weekend than anyone since Nick Foles
@lovefairy.nl tell me about the news.
May 15, 2023 at 11:59 AM
@lovefairy.nl tell me about the news.