Dean Purvis
@dpurvis.bsky.social
Dad, husband, dog-lover, digital developer, LGBTQ+ friendly, & disabled-adjacent. Love is a verb.
“We should condemn all violence.”
—People Who Selectively Condemn Violence
—People Who Selectively Condemn Violence
September 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“We should condemn all violence.”
—People Who Selectively Condemn Violence
—People Who Selectively Condemn Violence
Merry Christmas, to all those who celebrate today!
January 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Merry Christmas, to all those who celebrate today!
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“Give me your hand!”
“But-“
“You’re gonna have to trust me!”
“But-“
“You’re gonna have to trust me!”
January 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“Give me your hand!”
“But-“
“You’re gonna have to trust me!”
“But-“
“You’re gonna have to trust me!”
Once again, conservatives side with corporations over the people. I wonder if there’s a free speech argument here instead (since the GOP loves to use that for everything).
FCC’s net-neutrality rules struck down by federal appeals court - Bloomberg Law
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FCC’s net-neutrality rules struck down by federal appeals court - Bloomberg Law
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FCC's Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Sixth Circuit — Bloomberg Law
Net neutrality rules, which disallow broadband providers from messing with internet speeds depending on the website, were struck down Thursday by the Sixth Circuit.
apple.news
January 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Once again, conservatives side with corporations over the people. I wonder if there’s a free speech argument here instead (since the GOP loves to use that for everything).
FCC’s net-neutrality rules struck down by federal appeals court - Bloomberg Law
apple.news/AOtE_yI5dTe6...
FCC’s net-neutrality rules struck down by federal appeals court - Bloomberg Law
apple.news/AOtE_yI5dTe6...
“The billionaires will save us” has to be one of the dumbest things anyone has ever thought.
January 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
“The billionaires will save us” has to be one of the dumbest things anyone has ever thought.
Ok, I’m WAY late to this, but Confess, Fletch was really fun.
December 31, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Ok, I’m WAY late to this, but Confess, Fletch was really fun.
So sad. Without a doubt the most honorable, decent president we’ve ever had.
Jimmy Carter, former president and peace activist, dies
www.npr.org/2024/12/29/1...
Jimmy Carter, former president and peace activist, dies
www.npr.org/2024/12/29/1...
Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
www.npr.org
December 29, 2024 at 9:52 PM
So sad. Without a doubt the most honorable, decent president we’ve ever had.
Jimmy Carter, former president and peace activist, dies
www.npr.org/2024/12/29/1...
Jimmy Carter, former president and peace activist, dies
www.npr.org/2024/12/29/1...
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate.
And remember, there’s a special place in hell for the guy who decided “Hey, if one light in the string goes out, they should ALL go out!” F—k that guy.
And remember, there’s a special place in hell for the guy who decided “Hey, if one light in the string goes out, they should ALL go out!” F—k that guy.
December 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate.
And remember, there’s a special place in hell for the guy who decided “Hey, if one light in the string goes out, they should ALL go out!” F—k that guy.
And remember, there’s a special place in hell for the guy who decided “Hey, if one light in the string goes out, they should ALL go out!” F—k that guy.
My lunch looks like some sort of demented muppet…
December 23, 2024 at 11:02 PM
My lunch looks like some sort of demented muppet…
I just discovered the term ferroequinologist as someone who studies trains (iron horses) and now that’s what I want to be when I grow up.
December 22, 2024 at 8:32 PM
I just discovered the term ferroequinologist as someone who studies trains (iron horses) and now that’s what I want to be when I grow up.
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If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, Sam, then you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
OpenAI Pleads That It Can’t Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free
OpenAI is begging Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's "impossible" for the company to make money without them.
futurism.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, Sam, then you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
I don’t mind disruptions if it means workers get safer conditions and fair pay. #IStandWithWarehouseWorkers #UnionStrong
Amazon faces biggest union action as Teamsters call strike
www.npr.org/2024/12/19/n...
Amazon faces biggest union action as Teamsters call strike
www.npr.org/2024/12/19/n...
Amazon faces multiple strikes as union targets holiday shopping rush
The Teamsters union's action could be the biggest yet against Amazon in the U.S. The company says it hasn't affected operations so far.
www.npr.org
December 19, 2024 at 7:44 PM
I don’t mind disruptions if it means workers get safer conditions and fair pay. #IStandWithWarehouseWorkers #UnionStrong
Amazon faces biggest union action as Teamsters call strike
www.npr.org/2024/12/19/n...
Amazon faces biggest union action as Teamsters call strike
www.npr.org/2024/12/19/n...
I know I’m late to this, but I loved seeing a Pruitt Taylor Vince in the Superman trailer. The man elevates every scene he’s in, and he’s a great choice for Jonathan Kent. I’m stoked.
December 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM
I know I’m late to this, but I loved seeing a Pruitt Taylor Vince in the Superman trailer. The man elevates every scene he’s in, and he’s a great choice for Jonathan Kent. I’m stoked.
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AOC was on track to secure the votes to become the next ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
Then Nancy Pelosi threw her weight around to secure the votes for 74 year-old Gerry Connolly, who announced he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last month.
Nancy Pelosi needs to retire.
Then Nancy Pelosi threw her weight around to secure the votes for 74 year-old Gerry Connolly, who announced he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last month.
Nancy Pelosi needs to retire.
December 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM
AOC was on track to secure the votes to become the next ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
Then Nancy Pelosi threw her weight around to secure the votes for 74 year-old Gerry Connolly, who announced he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last month.
Nancy Pelosi needs to retire.
Then Nancy Pelosi threw her weight around to secure the votes for 74 year-old Gerry Connolly, who announced he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last month.
Nancy Pelosi needs to retire.
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Look bringing back polio sounds bad. But it’s a small price to pay to get rid of pronouns in email signatures and black women in star wars.
December 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Look bringing back polio sounds bad. But it’s a small price to pay to get rid of pronouns in email signatures and black women in star wars.
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired all of its dancers just days before the season was set to start because they attempted to unionize. On Sunday, the theater reached a $560k settlement with 10 retired dancers — and it agreed to write personal apologies to each one.
thebarbedwire.com/2024/12/10/t...
thebarbedwire.com/2024/12/10/t...
Texas Dance Company F*cked Around, Now Must Pay $560,000 to Fired Black Dancers - The Barbed Wire
Six months after the prestigious Dallas Black Dance Theatre chose to f*ck around — by wrongfully firing all of its dancers just days before the season was set to start — they’re now finding out the ha...
thebarbedwire.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:12 AM
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This burn is epic. 🔥
December 8, 2024 at 1:00 AM
This burn is epic. 🔥
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Thanks to all the atheists out there just doing the right thing without me threatening you with fire and brimstone.
December 8, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Thanks to all the atheists out there just doing the right thing without me threatening you with fire and brimstone.
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Canada. We’re boring that way.
December 7, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Canada. We’re boring that way.
#PSA If you live in TX and need medical care, you DO NOT have to answer the questions about being a US citizen or what your assigned gender was at birth. It WILL NOT affect your care. They have to ask. You do not have to answer.
Oh, and you can f—k every part of off, Gov. Abbott.
Oh, and you can f—k every part of off, Gov. Abbott.
December 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM
#PSA If you live in TX and need medical care, you DO NOT have to answer the questions about being a US citizen or what your assigned gender was at birth. It WILL NOT affect your care. They have to ask. You do not have to answer.
Oh, and you can f—k every part of off, Gov. Abbott.
Oh, and you can f—k every part of off, Gov. Abbott.
Hating someone for who they are is different than hating someone for what they say and/or do.
December 6, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Hating someone for who they are is different than hating someone for what they say and/or do.
Saying nothing else about the guy, he’s got great taste in backpacks.
December 6, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Saying nothing else about the guy, he’s got great taste in backpacks.
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The ACLU gets *zero* funding from the government.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
December 6, 2024 at 8:59 PM
The ACLU gets *zero* funding from the government.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.