Still Sailing Salt Seas
@everythingandall.bsky.social
Just your friend over here in the corner. Your corner, that is.
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do not install any app from Facebook or Meta on any device. Ideally avoid installing ANY social media app. Login through a browser.
I highly doubt Facebook is the only company pulling this shit
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I highly doubt Facebook is the only company pulling this shit
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“Localhost tracking” explained. It could cost Meta 32 billion.
You just can't finish off Zuckerberg.
www.zeropartydata.es
June 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
do not install any app from Facebook or Meta on any device. Ideally avoid installing ANY social media app. Login through a browser.
I highly doubt Facebook is the only company pulling this shit
www.zeropartydata.es/p/localhost-...
I highly doubt Facebook is the only company pulling this shit
www.zeropartydata.es/p/localhost-...
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Breaking News: Germany classified the right-wing Alternative for Germany party as an extremist group, giving intelligence officials more tools to monitor it.
Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Breaking News: Germany classified the right-wing Alternative for Germany party as an extremist group, giving intelligence officials more tools to monitor it.
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Well that explains it.
New Nasa data hints we could be living inside a black hole
Black hole cosmology suggests our entire universe formed inside a black hole from another universe
www.independent.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Well that explains it.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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The State House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent the National Guard from other states from entering Washington without our permission.
I look forward to signing it and joining a bipartisan group of states that have this protection.
I look forward to signing it and joining a bipartisan group of states that have this protection.
Bill advances to restrict outside National Guard from entering WA • Washington State Standard
A bill that passed the state House would give the governor power to limit other states’ National Guard troops from deploying in Washington.
washingtonstatestandard.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The State House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent the National Guard from other states from entering Washington without our permission.
I look forward to signing it and joining a bipartisan group of states that have this protection.
I look forward to signing it and joining a bipartisan group of states that have this protection.
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The situation at the FDA: new management insisting the water at the main campus is safe to drink, and around 10,000 returning staff—who have received warnings for months that the water may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease—have no reason to believe them.
FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs
Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment.
apnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The situation at the FDA: new management insisting the water at the main campus is safe to drink, and around 10,000 returning staff—who have received warnings for months that the water may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease—have no reason to believe them.
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Just spent 1.25 hours caramelizing onions because that is, and I really must insist on this, how long they take slate.com/human-intere...
Why Do Recipe Writers Lie About How Long It Takes To Caramelize Onions?
Browning onions is a matter of patience. My own patience ran out earlier this year while leafing through the New York Times food section. There, in the...
slate.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Just spent 1.25 hours caramelizing onions because that is, and I really must insist on this, how long they take slate.com/human-intere...
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This isn't going to get the attention of Columbia, but it's at least as bad: the University of Maine is having its funding cut off because the governor of Maine dared to challenge Trump.
I'm appalled by the USDA's decision to pause funding to the University of Maine System.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
USDA halts more than $100M in funding for University of Maine System programs
The move temporarily pauses USDA funding for Maine's university system after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off the state over Maine's decision to allow transgender athletes to compete in sp...
www.pressherald.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This isn't going to get the attention of Columbia, but it's at least as bad: the University of Maine is having its funding cut off because the governor of Maine dared to challenge Trump.
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"Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation costs to another state because of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and climate in their current state of residence."
Keshet-HFLS “Move to Thrive” Interest-Free Loan Program - Keshet
Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation
www.keshetonline.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation costs to another state because of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and climate in their current state of residence."
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BREAKING: Judge Furman issues an order in Mahmoud Khalil's habeas petition filed in federal court in Manhattan: "To preserve the Court’s jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise."
More to come:
More to come:
Law Dork | Chris Geidner | Substack
The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more. Click to read Law Dork, by Chris Geidner, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
www.lawdork.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING: Judge Furman issues an order in Mahmoud Khalil's habeas petition filed in federal court in Manhattan: "To preserve the Court’s jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise."
More to come:
More to come:
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I love Eli's Mile Hi Club so much and would be devastated to lose it. Please go there and show support! Also if you live in Oakland, please call and email the mayor's office to get this fixed.
And finally, PLEASE donate if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/keep-elis-...
Spread the word!!! <3
And finally, PLEASE donate if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/keep-elis-...
Spread the word!!! <3
March 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I love Eli's Mile Hi Club so much and would be devastated to lose it. Please go there and show support! Also if you live in Oakland, please call and email the mayor's office to get this fixed.
And finally, PLEASE donate if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/keep-elis-...
Spread the word!!! <3
And finally, PLEASE donate if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/keep-elis-...
Spread the word!!! <3
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Bay Area friends, you've probably spent at least one memorable night at the historic Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland. With its beautiful back patio, famous tater tots, and incredible roster of events, it is a true community space. Please help save it from being shut down! gofund.me/141d1495
Donate to Keep Eli's Mile High Club Alive in Oakland, organized by mathew patane
After months of negotiating with the city, code enforcement officers red-tagg… mathew patane needs your support for Keep Eli's Mile High Club Alive in Oakland
gofund.me
March 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Bay Area friends, you've probably spent at least one memorable night at the historic Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland. With its beautiful back patio, famous tater tots, and incredible roster of events, it is a true community space. Please help save it from being shut down! gofund.me/141d1495
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
A 40-day Target boycott starts today. It couldn’t come at a worse time for the company | CNN Business
Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
www.cnn.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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The final vote: 51-45, with 4 people absent.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
March 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The final vote: 51-45, with 4 people absent.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
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Never stop being you Vermont
March 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Never stop being you Vermont
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1. Reports this week revealed that DHS has rescinded guidance banning surveillance based on someone's gender identity or sexual orientation.
We have confirmed those reports.
The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
We have confirmed those reports.
The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
DHS Now Allows for Surveillance based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
If you or your loved ones are part of the LGBTQ community, there are steps you should take to protect yourself.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
1. Reports this week revealed that DHS has rescinded guidance banning surveillance based on someone's gender identity or sexual orientation.
We have confirmed those reports.
The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
We have confirmed those reports.
The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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w/ story link: Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members. Drug cos need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. w/ story link:
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/v...
#healthpolicy
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#healthpolicy
Breaking: US FDA Cancels Upcoming Adcomm Discussing 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting next month was scheduled to select strains for the 2025-2026 flu vaccine. The cancelation could mean delays in vaccine availabil...
insights.citeline.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
w/ story link: Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members. Drug cos need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. w/ story link:
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/v...
#healthpolicy
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/v...
#healthpolicy
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NEWS: The April SCOTUS argument calendar is out, including the PrEP/ACA preventative care arguments on April 21 and the Utah religious charter school arguments on April 30. www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
February 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
NEWS: The April SCOTUS argument calendar is out, including the PrEP/ACA preventative care arguments on April 21 and the Utah religious charter school arguments on April 30. www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
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1. Today, the NYT has reported that 100 members of an ERG-adjacent LGBTQ+ chat in the intelligence community have been fired.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
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This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The New McCarthyism: LGBTQ+ Purges In Government Begin
After Chris Rufo leaked LGBTQ+ chatlogs from the intelligence community, Gabbard has announced that all those who participated in the chats will be fired.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1. Today, the NYT has reported that 100 members of an ERG-adjacent LGBTQ+ chat in the intelligence community have been fired.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Children’s Hospital LA—at which there were protests co-organized by union hospital
workers, and I spoke to one of the organizers in the story below—has resumed gender-affirming care for youth www.latimes.com/california/s...
workers, and I spoke to one of the organizers in the story below—has resumed gender-affirming care for youth www.latimes.com/california/s...
Some Institutions Caved to Trump. Their Employees Are Fighting Back.
"Do not obey in advance" was the slogan going into the first Trump administration. Some universities and hospitals seem to be struggling with that advice.
newrepublic.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Children’s Hospital LA—at which there were protests co-organized by union hospital
workers, and I spoke to one of the organizers in the story below—has resumed gender-affirming care for youth www.latimes.com/california/s...
workers, and I spoke to one of the organizers in the story below—has resumed gender-affirming care for youth www.latimes.com/california/s...
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We know who the villains are in this coup. But so many heroes are showing up to oppose them, and many of them are federal employees, including judges. I give you supreme boss-hero champion Judge Ana Reyes, telling Team Trump they don't know shit and schooling them in the facts about gender and sex.
More from Judge Reyes
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We know who the villains are in this coup. But so many heroes are showing up to oppose them, and many of them are federal employees, including judges. I give you supreme boss-hero champion Judge Ana Reyes, telling Team Trump they don't know shit and schooling them in the facts about gender and sex.
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Men: Ugh I struggle to even finish a book anymore my attention span is so cooked
Women: It's called A Field of Fury & Roses and it's the prequel to A Palace of Thorns which I enjoyed almost as much as its sequel, A Maze of Mist & Fire. Each book is 800 pages of inter-species elven smut
Women: It's called A Field of Fury & Roses and it's the prequel to A Palace of Thorns which I enjoyed almost as much as its sequel, A Maze of Mist & Fire. Each book is 800 pages of inter-species elven smut
February 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Men: Ugh I struggle to even finish a book anymore my attention span is so cooked
Women: It's called A Field of Fury & Roses and it's the prequel to A Palace of Thorns which I enjoyed almost as much as its sequel, A Maze of Mist & Fire. Each book is 800 pages of inter-species elven smut
Women: It's called A Field of Fury & Roses and it's the prequel to A Palace of Thorns which I enjoyed almost as much as its sequel, A Maze of Mist & Fire. Each book is 800 pages of inter-species elven smut
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New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...