Hallie Lieberman
@hallielieberman.bsky.social
Sex and Gender Journalist & Historian. Cereal Enthusiast. 🥣Author of Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy. 🍆Crunch Crunch.
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We had just beaten back a scam attempting to pass off fake, AI-written story as a hard-hitting investigation when @hallielieberman.bsky.social pitched me this. I was pretty sour on AI at the time! Glad I set aside my annoyance to allow that AI might have a positive use: helping women escape abuse.
You’ve heard of women with AI “boyfriends,” but what about women with AI marriage counselors?
Women in unhappy or abusive relationships, both cis and trans, are divorcing their partners on advice from AI, reports @hallielieberman.bsky.social
Women in unhappy or abusive relationships, both cis and trans, are divorcing their partners on advice from AI, reports @hallielieberman.bsky.social
Artificial Intelligence Told These Women To Divorce Their Abusive Husbands
Can we trust ChatGPT to help people experiencing domestic violence?
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We had just beaten back a scam attempting to pass off fake, AI-written story as a hard-hitting investigation when @hallielieberman.bsky.social pitched me this. I was pretty sour on AI at the time! Glad I set aside my annoyance to allow that AI might have a positive use: helping women escape abuse.
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People use chatbots as their life coaches and boyfriends, so why not as marriage counselors, too? @hallielieberman.bsky.social reports on the rise of the AI-inspired divorce for @rewirenewsgroup.com
Artificial Intelligence Told These Women To Divorce Their Abusive Husbands
Can we trust ChatGPT to help people experiencing domestic violence?
rewirenewsgroup.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
People use chatbots as their life coaches and boyfriends, so why not as marriage counselors, too? @hallielieberman.bsky.social reports on the rise of the AI-inspired divorce for @rewirenewsgroup.com
I wrote about pet sharks!
Owning a shark and keeping it in a home aquarium has become cool — and it’s no longer just the province of tech bros and celebrities.
But experts note that most home aquariums are inadequate and can lead to stunted growth, deformities and early death.
Yet sharks are often easy to buy.
But experts note that most home aquariums are inadequate and can lead to stunted growth, deformities and early death.
Yet sharks are often easy to buy.
Pet sharks have become cool, but is owning them ethical?
When Laurie was a kid, she had recurrent nightmares that featured her getting eaten by a shark. Decades later, Laurie goes to sleep next to them (or at least in the same house). She’s the proud owner…
news.mongabay.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I wrote about pet sharks!
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“The government should not have a record of what sex toys we buy. This isn't just a frivolous concern... We are literally going back in time with this law." — @hallielieberman.bsky.social
texas is trying to make selling sex toys safely and privately online a criminal offense. this is worth paying attention to: www.404media.co/texas-sex-to...
Texans Might Soon Have to Show Photo ID to Buy a Dildo Online
A new bill introduced by Angela Paxton, wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton, would impose privacy-invading age verification requirements on online sex toy retailers.
www.404media.co
March 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“The government should not have a record of what sex toys we buy. This isn't just a frivolous concern... We are literally going back in time with this law." — @hallielieberman.bsky.social
Trans Americans are buying guns for protection in this era of anti-trans legislation and discrimination. I weote anout the phenomenon for the WashingtonPost. 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2025/02/25/trans-guns-protection/
The trans Americans turning to guns for protection
“Trans people have every reason to be afraid,” said one trans woman who went out and bought a gun after President Donald Trump was elected.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trans Americans are buying guns for protection in this era of anti-trans legislation and discrimination. I weote anout the phenomenon for the WashingtonPost. 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2025/02/25/trans-guns-protection/
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It's like a fucking cartoon about censorship and repression.
They're actively erasing history they don't like, and it's our responsibility preserve it.
They're actively erasing history they don't like, and it's our responsibility preserve it.
Oh my god.
They removed "transgender" from the page about Trans woman Sylvia Rivera's page at the National Park service.
"Sylvia Rivera began fighting for gay and _____ rights"
WOW.
They removed "transgender" from the page about Trans woman Sylvia Rivera's page at the National Park service.
"Sylvia Rivera began fighting for gay and _____ rights"
WOW.
February 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It's like a fucking cartoon about censorship and repression.
They're actively erasing history they don't like, and it's our responsibility preserve it.
They're actively erasing history they don't like, and it's our responsibility preserve it.
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I guarantee the porn industry is doing more to fight for your privacy and human rights at this moment than Gracie Abrams is
February 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I guarantee the porn industry is doing more to fight for your privacy and human rights at this moment than Gracie Abrams is
I’m working on a story on people who’ve found out they’ve bern secretly recorded with Ray Ban Meta glasses (or other glasses like them) during sex. Please let me know if that’s happened to you. You could be anonymous.
November 16, 2024 at 2:45 AM
I’m working on a story on people who’ve found out they’ve bern secretly recorded with Ray Ban Meta glasses (or other glasses like them) during sex. Please let me know if that’s happened to you. You could be anonymous.
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I put together a list of sex worker accounts that are vital for understanding what's happening in the community — with the goal of helping more journalists and ally orgs understand what's happening and what's coming.
go.bsky.app/Th2joKz
go.bsky.app/Th2joKz
November 12, 2024 at 5:06 PM
I put together a list of sex worker accounts that are vital for understanding what's happening in the community — with the goal of helping more journalists and ally orgs understand what's happening and what's coming.
go.bsky.app/Th2joKz
go.bsky.app/Th2joKz
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Strippers’ bill of rights signed into law in Washington, small victory amid everything
November 14, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Strippers’ bill of rights signed into law in Washington, small victory amid everything