JBMoby
@jbmoby.bsky.social
I have a wife, a kid, and I play tabletop game.
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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
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1. In an alarming move, the Trump administration has banned trans coverage for federal employees and their families, including youth and adults.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
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It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trump Admin Bans Coverage For Trans Govt Employees, Mandates Conversion Therapy Coverage
The OPM memo states that all health plans for government workers must cover faith-based approaches to gender dysphoria while banning gender affirming care coverage.
www.erininthemorning.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1. In an alarming move, the Trump administration has banned trans coverage for federal employees and their families, including youth and adults.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It mandates faith-based conversion therapy coverage.
It is one of the largest removals of coverage in the US.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Can you believe Hollandspiele has been around for nine years? We're having a flash sale now through Sunday, offering a $9 discount on five of my games.
August 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Can you believe Hollandspiele has been around for nine years? We're having a flash sale now through Sunday, offering a $9 discount on five of my games.
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Dolly Parton has sent my daughter a new book every month for years as she does for thousands of children. She help fund the development of the Covid vaccine. She’s not a billionaire. I think as non wealthy people it’s hard to even imagine how much billionaires *could* be doing with their money.
August 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Dolly Parton has sent my daughter a new book every month for years as she does for thousands of children. She help fund the development of the Covid vaccine. She’s not a billionaire. I think as non wealthy people it’s hard to even imagine how much billionaires *could* be doing with their money.
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Dragon Reactor is officially FUNDED!
Thank you all so, so much for helping us make this project real. Quinn and I are so excited to finish this game, wmand we know you're gonna love it.
We still have 2 weeks left in the campaign, and more pledges means more pay for our team!
Thank you all so, so much for helping us make this project real. Quinn and I are so excited to finish this game, wmand we know you're gonna love it.
We still have 2 weeks left in the campaign, and more pledges means more pay for our team!
Dragon Reactor needs one more print backers to find, who's gonna be the extremely hot and cool person to do it?
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars
A mythopoetic mech TTRPG about war, tragedy, and what you do with the power to change the world.
www.backerkit.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dragon Reactor is officially FUNDED!
Thank you all so, so much for helping us make this project real. Quinn and I are so excited to finish this game, wmand we know you're gonna love it.
We still have 2 weeks left in the campaign, and more pledges means more pay for our team!
Thank you all so, so much for helping us make this project real. Quinn and I are so excited to finish this game, wmand we know you're gonna love it.
We still have 2 weeks left in the campaign, and more pledges means more pay for our team!
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THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FUNDING PBS!!!
BE THE PERSON MISTER ROGERS BELIEVED YOU COULD BE.
BE THE PERSON MISTER ROGERS BELIEVED YOU COULD BE.
May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications
YouTube video by Road Less Marveled
www.youtube.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FUNDING PBS!!!
BE THE PERSON MISTER ROGERS BELIEVED YOU COULD BE.
BE THE PERSON MISTER ROGERS BELIEVED YOU COULD BE.
Big month with Origins. Not a LOT of games played but a fun variety.
Highlights:
Re;MATCH - 2-player game inspired by puzzle fighter video games, uses a marble grid.
Panda Royale - dice drafting roll and write
Quiet House - partial information, no communication, cooperative puzzle.
#bgstats
Highlights:
Re;MATCH - 2-player game inspired by puzzle fighter video games, uses a marble grid.
Panda Royale - dice drafting roll and write
Quiet House - partial information, no communication, cooperative puzzle.
#bgstats
July 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Big month with Origins. Not a LOT of games played but a fun variety.
Highlights:
Re;MATCH - 2-player game inspired by puzzle fighter video games, uses a marble grid.
Panda Royale - dice drafting roll and write
Quiet House - partial information, no communication, cooperative puzzle.
#bgstats
Highlights:
Re;MATCH - 2-player game inspired by puzzle fighter video games, uses a marble grid.
Panda Royale - dice drafting roll and write
Quiet House - partial information, no communication, cooperative puzzle.
#bgstats
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If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
June 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
Starting in on my Origins wrap up.
Here's the rundown.
Wednesday I got my badge, made my meetups for a couple virtual flea market sales and then on to my first played game of the con: Kutna Hora.
#Origins2025
#Origins50th
#Boardgames
Here's the rundown.
Wednesday I got my badge, made my meetups for a couple virtual flea market sales and then on to my first played game of the con: Kutna Hora.
#Origins2025
#Origins50th
#Boardgames
June 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Starting in on my Origins wrap up.
Here's the rundown.
Wednesday I got my badge, made my meetups for a couple virtual flea market sales and then on to my first played game of the con: Kutna Hora.
#Origins2025
#Origins50th
#Boardgames
Here's the rundown.
Wednesday I got my badge, made my meetups for a couple virtual flea market sales and then on to my first played game of the con: Kutna Hora.
#Origins2025
#Origins50th
#Boardgames
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
Origins peeps, check this one out if you like 2 player dueling games.
Come demo Re;MATCH at Origins 1152!
June 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Origins peeps, check this one out if you like 2 player dueling games.
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Barret Hansen — better known as Dr. Demento — is retiring after 55 years in radio.
The 84-year-old broadcaster has introduced audiences to "comedy songs, parodies, and musical oddities" since 1970.
And episodes from his entire run are archived on his website.
sopghreporter.com/2025/06/01/d...
The 84-year-old broadcaster has introduced audiences to "comedy songs, parodies, and musical oddities" since 1970.
And episodes from his entire run are archived on his website.
sopghreporter.com/2025/06/01/d...
Dr. Demento Announces Retirement After 55-Year Radio Career
Radio personality Barret "Dr. Demento" Hansen announced his retirement this week, ending a 55-year career devoted to comedy and novelty music when his show
sopghreporter.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Barret Hansen — better known as Dr. Demento — is retiring after 55 years in radio.
The 84-year-old broadcaster has introduced audiences to "comedy songs, parodies, and musical oddities" since 1970.
And episodes from his entire run are archived on his website.
sopghreporter.com/2025/06/01/d...
The 84-year-old broadcaster has introduced audiences to "comedy songs, parodies, and musical oddities" since 1970.
And episodes from his entire run are archived on his website.
sopghreporter.com/2025/06/01/d...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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2 people are dead and our former House Speaker is in prison for the rest of his natural life over #Ohio Republican corruption
The lesson Ohio Republicans learned? Make the corruption legal.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...
The lesson Ohio Republicans learned? Make the corruption legal.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...
June 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
2 people are dead and our former House Speaker is in prison for the rest of his natural life over #Ohio Republican corruption
The lesson Ohio Republicans learned? Make the corruption legal.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...
The lesson Ohio Republicans learned? Make the corruption legal.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...
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People like Mike Johnson, Linda McMahon, and Donald Trump want to pick and choose who gets to reach their full potential and who deserves support.
And they don't want to pick your kids or choose families like yours.
And they don't want to pick your kids or choose families like yours.
A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.
Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts
A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.
www.npr.org
May 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
People like Mike Johnson, Linda McMahon, and Donald Trump want to pick and choose who gets to reach their full potential and who deserves support.
And they don't want to pick your kids or choose families like yours.
And they don't want to pick your kids or choose families like yours.
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The comment period for this ends in 3 DAYS. Please leave a comment telling them EVERYONE should be able to get covid boosters.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
May 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The comment period for this ends in 3 DAYS. Please leave a comment telling them EVERYONE should be able to get covid boosters.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
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The thing about fascists is they're the mouse you should never give a cookie to
NEW: Alliance Defending Freedom is urging Trump to cut ties with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, org that helps recommend which women's preventive services to cover—including birth control. Letter cites "items that can prevent the implantation of embryos after conception"
Far-Right Group That Helped Overturn 'Roe' Is Officially Going After Birth Control
Alliance Defending Freedom is urging the Trump administration to cut ties with a top gynecologist group that recommends insurance has to cover IUDs and emergency contraception.
www.jezebel.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The thing about fascists is they're the mouse you should never give a cookie to
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In response to Trump's executive orders, RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual-violence organization, has barred its crisis hotline staff from sharing resources specific to LGBTQ people, immigrants and other marginalized groups.
Top Sexual Assault Hotline Drops Resources After Trump Orders
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In response to Trump's executive orders, RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual-violence organization, has barred its crisis hotline staff from sharing resources specific to LGBTQ people, immigrants and other marginalized groups.
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"Direct democracy is fundamental to Ohio. We have had that right here in Ohio for constitutional amendments that are citizen-led since 1912. What we see over and over again, unfortunately, is that the lawmakers want to take that power away.”
-Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
woub.org/2025/05/13/g...
-Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
woub.org/2025/05/13/g...
GOP leaders in Ohio still want a 60% threshold for constitutional amendments that come from citizens
Ohio GOP executive and legislative leaders tried, and failed by nearly 7 points, to raise the constitutional amendment threshold in 2023.
woub.org
May 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"Direct democracy is fundamental to Ohio. We have had that right here in Ohio for constitutional amendments that are citizen-led since 1912. What we see over and over again, unfortunately, is that the lawmakers want to take that power away.”
-Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
woub.org/2025/05/13/g...
-Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
woub.org/2025/05/13/g...
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US CONSTITUTION:
no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
SEEMS CLEAR TO ME.
no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
SEEMS CLEAR TO ME.
May 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
US CONSTITUTION:
no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
SEEMS CLEAR TO ME.
no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
SEEMS CLEAR TO ME.
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Crazy how long this conversation has been going on
May 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Crazy how long this conversation has been going on
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"We'll just terraform Mars," they insist, unable to terraform Earth, a planet that is already perfect except it's like 2° too warm.
May 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
"We'll just terraform Mars," they insist, unable to terraform Earth, a planet that is already perfect except it's like 2° too warm.
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This is why you don't comply in advance with blatantly unconstitutional bullshit.
Maine won.
Perkins Cole won.
More to come.
Maine won.
Perkins Cole won.
More to come.
Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes
Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes
In response, the state will drop its lawsuit that had been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
www.nbcnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This is why you don't comply in advance with blatantly unconstitutional bullshit.
Maine won.
Perkins Cole won.
More to come.
Maine won.
Perkins Cole won.
More to come.
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