David Colborne
@davidcolborne.bsky.social
Opinion columnist for The Nevada Independent. Anarcho-Blueskyist. @wendycolborne.bsky.social wife guy. Manages IT people on the side (full time).
🧵: davidcolbornenv
🐘: @dcolborne@techhub.social
📖🪱: @dcolborne@bookwyrm.social
🚦: dcolborne.64
🧵: davidcolbornenv
🐘: @dcolborne@techhub.social
📖🪱: @dcolborne@bookwyrm.social
🚦: dcolborne.64
Nobody covers Nevada like the Indy does. Give them some of that subscription money you're saving by canceling your Paramount and Disney streaming subscriptions.
Hey, all:
At The Nevada Independent, we are in the middle of our end-of-the-year fundraising drive. We are in good shape, but nonprofit journalism is not easy. If you believe in what we do and can spare $5-$10-$25 a month, please donate:
nevadaindependent.fundjournalism.org?campaignid=7...
At The Nevada Independent, we are in the middle of our end-of-the-year fundraising drive. We are in good shape, but nonprofit journalism is not easy. If you believe in what we do and can spare $5-$10-$25 a month, please donate:
nevadaindependent.fundjournalism.org?campaignid=7...
Join | Nevada Independent
Help support professional journalism in Nevada!
nevadaindependent.fundjournalism.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Nobody covers Nevada like the Indy does. Give them some of that subscription money you're saving by canceling your Paramount and Disney streaming subscriptions.
Reposted by David Colborne
A special session of the Nevada Legislature could be called as soon as Thursday, but the list of items that could make it on the agenda remains unsettled.
Here’s what we know: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Here’s what we know: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
What’s on the agenda for Nevada’s upcoming special session? - The Nevada Independent
Many expect for the special session to be announced as early as Wednesday and start Thursday. Still, a number of sources noted that discussions are still ongoing — which has contributed to the dearth…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A special session of the Nevada Legislature could be called as soon as Thursday, but the list of items that could make it on the agenda remains unsettled.
Here’s what we know: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Here’s what we know: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Reposted by David Colborne
welcome to bluesky. if the word "mapquest" means anything to you and/or you used it as a verb, you're in the right place
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
welcome to bluesky. if the word "mapquest" means anything to you and/or you used it as a verb, you're in the right place
The naked hostility between Nevada's teachers unions is bizarre and inscrutable to most who live here, much less anyone watching from outside, but it sometimes leads to unexpected results.
The union representing Clark County School District teachers is endorsing Gov. Joe Lombardo in his re-election bid, a coup for the Republican who has worked with the union on bills raising education funding and school discipline.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/majo...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/majo...
Major Clark County teachers union endorses Republican Joe Lombardo for Nevada governor - The Nevada Independent
The endorsement a shift from the 2022 election cycle, when the Clark County Education Association declined to back Lombardo or then-incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak (D).
thenevadaindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The naked hostility between Nevada's teachers unions is bizarre and inscrutable to most who live here, much less anyone watching from outside, but it sometimes leads to unexpected results.
Reposted by David Colborne
Trump pardons folks who tried to help him steal the 2020 election, including Nevadans already under indictment on state charges.
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Trump pardons folks who tried to help him steal the 2020 election, including Nevadans already under indictment on state charges.
Reposted by David Colborne
The Dem base wants the shutdown to continue because it’s the only time we’ve felt like our electeds were representing us: trying to squeeze the GOP instead of squeezing us to accept concessions; directing their anger at the Republicans instead of at their own voters for wanting them to resist
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The Dem base wants the shutdown to continue because it’s the only time we’ve felt like our electeds were representing us: trying to squeeze the GOP instead of squeezing us to accept concessions; directing their anger at the Republicans instead of at their own voters for wanting them to resist
Neither senator is up for reelection in 2026. Cortez Masto will be up in 2028, followed by Rosen in 2030.
Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen joined a small group of Senate Democrats in voting to end the government shutdown on Sunday, joining fellow Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who has consistently voted to fund the government.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada senators Rosen, Cortez Masto cross party lines in vote to end shutdown - The Nevada Independent
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats, including Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), agreed to proceed.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Neither senator is up for reelection in 2026. Cortez Masto will be up in 2028, followed by Rosen in 2030.
Reposted by David Colborne
"See, we came together and compromised" is a good talking point when the gettable swing voter has a vaguely positive sense of both parties or how the system is supposed to work. Not when the 50th percentile marginal vote is like "I hate both of them so much" and your offer is "cool, I'm like both!"
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
"See, we came together and compromised" is a good talking point when the gettable swing voter has a vaguely positive sense of both parties or how the system is supposed to work. Not when the 50th percentile marginal vote is like "I hate both of them so much" and your offer is "cool, I'm like both!"
Reposted by David Colborne
somebody's been informed he's losing the case
November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
somebody's been informed he's losing the case
Reposted by David Colborne
Democrats now opening up a gap on the generic ballot as the shutdown drags on.
The Democrats: "oh no oh no we're so scared, we need to give them a deal, make sure this doesn't happen again until after midterms"
The Democrats: "oh no oh no we're so scared, we need to give them a deal, make sure this doesn't happen again until after midterms"
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Democrats now opening up a gap on the generic ballot as the shutdown drags on.
The Democrats: "oh no oh no we're so scared, we need to give them a deal, make sure this doesn't happen again until after midterms"
The Democrats: "oh no oh no we're so scared, we need to give them a deal, make sure this doesn't happen again until after midterms"
In your heart you know he's right.
Abolish Border Patrol.
Trump deportation agent: "I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In your heart you know he's right.
Reposted by David Colborne
One of the slave power secessionist complaints was that Northern juries kept acquitting people who obstructed the Fugitive Slave Act. But even when the bastards had the federal government on their side, there was no way around the Sixth Amendment's requirement of not just a jury but a local one.
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
One of the slave power secessionist complaints was that Northern juries kept acquitting people who obstructed the Fugitive Slave Act. But even when the bastards had the federal government on their side, there was no way around the Sixth Amendment's requirement of not just a jury but a local one.
Reposted by David Colborne
A very transparent technical report from the Nevada state government describes the steps a ransomware gang used to breach their network and deploy ransomware, setting an example for cybersecurity disclosures.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#nevada #ransomware #technicalanalysis
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#nevada #ransomware #technicalanalysis
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A very transparent technical report from the Nevada state government describes the steps a ransomware gang used to breach their network and deploy ransomware, setting an example for cybersecurity disclosures.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#nevada #ransomware #technicalanalysis
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#nevada #ransomware #technicalanalysis
Reposted by David Colborne
*cut to campaign logo*
"I'm [insert name here], Democrat for Congress, and I approve this message."
"I'm [insert name here], Democrat for Congress, and I approve this message."
Now, now, don’t threaten us with a good time!
🫖
🫖
November 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
*cut to campaign logo*
"I'm [insert name here], Democrat for Congress, and I approve this message."
"I'm [insert name here], Democrat for Congress, and I approve this message."
Reposted by David Colborne
NEW: Nevada officials on Wednesday released the most comprehensive report yet on the late August cyberattack, revealing they did not pay a ransom and that the infiltration of the state’s system began in May.
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/repo...
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/repo...
Report: Nevada didn’t pay ransom in statewide cyberattack, spent $1.5M on response - The Nevada Independent
The state ultimately recovered 90 percent of the affected data. The remaining 10 percent is still in the state’s control, but it was not required to restore essential state services, so it is still…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NEW: Nevada officials on Wednesday released the most comprehensive report yet on the late August cyberattack, revealing they did not pay a ransom and that the infiltration of the state’s system began in May.
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/repo...
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/repo...
Reposted by David Colborne
Today at 10am ET, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the extent of presidential powers to impose tariffs, and they will have a brief from National Taxpayers Union Foundation to help them.
NTUF’s brief highlights a new letter signed by 465 economists including 9 Nobel Prize winners
NTUF’s brief highlights a new letter signed by 465 economists including 9 Nobel Prize winners
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today at 10am ET, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the extent of presidential powers to impose tariffs, and they will have a brief from National Taxpayers Union Foundation to help them.
NTUF’s brief highlights a new letter signed by 465 economists including 9 Nobel Prize winners
NTUF’s brief highlights a new letter signed by 465 economists including 9 Nobel Prize winners
Reposted by David Colborne
NO KINGS INCLUDES DRAFTKINGS
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
NO KINGS INCLUDES DRAFTKINGS
Reposted by David Colborne
I mean, the fundamental problem here is that “teaching eighth grade algebra is racist” is ALREADY not a thing any significant faction of elected Dems are saying. But you cannot realistically ensure no local Dem official anywhere will have a crackpot idea, and turn into RW media’s kook of the week.
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I mean, the fundamental problem here is that “teaching eighth grade algebra is racist” is ALREADY not a thing any significant faction of elected Dems are saying. But you cannot realistically ensure no local Dem official anywhere will have a crackpot idea, and turn into RW media’s kook of the week.
Reposted by David Colborne
All YIMBY ballot measures are currently winning in NYC by 10-point margins at least
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
All YIMBY ballot measures are currently winning in NYC by 10-point margins at least
Reposted by David Colborne
What happens when you distill 2025 into a single social media post?
This.
This is what you get.
This.
This is what you get.
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
What happens when you distill 2025 into a single social media post?
This.
This is what you get.
This.
This is what you get.
Nevadans already suffer from a surplus of amateur governance. General improvement districts are designed to produce exactly that.
My latest for @thenvindy.com:
My latest for @thenvindy.com:
OPINION: We have too many elected officials — Verdi Television District is proof - The Nevada Independent
OPINION: We have too many elected officials — Verdi Television District is proof. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Nevadans already suffer from a surplus of amateur governance. General improvement districts are designed to produce exactly that.
My latest for @thenvindy.com:
My latest for @thenvindy.com:
Reposted by David Colborne
OPINION by David Colborne: What the heck is Verdi Television District? It’s proof we have far too many elected officials. Welcome to the murky world of general improvement districts, where budgets are big and transparency is nearly nonexistent.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by David Colborne: What the heck is Verdi Television District? It’s proof we have far too many elected officials. Welcome to the murky world of general improvement districts, where budgets are big and transparency is nearly nonexistent.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Reposted by David Colborne
![two frames:
- first frame: lady yells "Why can't you be normal?"
- second frame: Game 7 of the World Series with the caption "[screaming]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vc7f4oafdgxsihk4cry2xpze/bafkreig5uzy6ezdmsey5ykembgorvrvib52jmdtskvbwgkv3vuccpks534@jpeg)