JKL
@jekel555.bsky.social
Historian at a state school. Specialties include the American West, Los Angeles, and something I call gamed spaces. I also consume a lot of sci-fi.
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even just the first 5 minutes of this is amazing. used to be so easy for the most popular singer of the day to tell a bunch of kids that they shouldn't be nazis.
Ooh! In honor of Frank’s birthday, go watch THE HOUSE I LIVE IN. Postwar antiracism and music, from the future blacklist Albert Maltz. You won’t regret it! Only 10 minutes. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovwH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovwH...
December 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
even just the first 5 minutes of this is amazing. used to be so easy for the most popular singer of the day to tell a bunch of kids that they shouldn't be nazis.
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THANEDAR: It is a fact that you ignored federal court orders in March and in May of this year. Do you plan on ignoring federal orders?
NOEM: We always comply with all federal court orders
THANEDAR: I'm sick of your lies
NOEM: We always comply with all federal court orders
THANEDAR: I'm sick of your lies
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
THANEDAR: It is a fact that you ignored federal court orders in March and in May of this year. Do you plan on ignoring federal orders?
NOEM: We always comply with all federal court orders
THANEDAR: I'm sick of your lies
NOEM: We always comply with all federal court orders
THANEDAR: I'm sick of your lies
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This is happeneing today. An event we put on every semster with varying themes that explore games set in the ancient world or thereabouts.
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is happeneing today. An event we put on every semster with varying themes that explore games set in the ancient world or thereabouts.
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🔥 flipping the script in Cali
November 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
🔥 flipping the script in Cali
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For many, Thanksgiving is not a period of celebration, but a moment to mourn lives lost to American expansion.
However, San Gabriel Valley-raised and still-L.A.-based Native American and Mexican hoop dancer, Eric Hernandez, is promoting Indigenous pride.
Full story: lataco.com/courage-film...
However, San Gabriel Valley-raised and still-L.A.-based Native American and Mexican hoop dancer, Eric Hernandez, is promoting Indigenous pride.
Full story: lataco.com/courage-film...
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
For many, Thanksgiving is not a period of celebration, but a moment to mourn lives lost to American expansion.
However, San Gabriel Valley-raised and still-L.A.-based Native American and Mexican hoop dancer, Eric Hernandez, is promoting Indigenous pride.
Full story: lataco.com/courage-film...
However, San Gabriel Valley-raised and still-L.A.-based Native American and Mexican hoop dancer, Eric Hernandez, is promoting Indigenous pride.
Full story: lataco.com/courage-film...
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No administration has done more damage to our environment — in a shorter period of time — than the Trump administration.
None.
None.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No administration has done more damage to our environment — in a shorter period of time — than the Trump administration.
None.
None.
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ICYMI: The GOP is trying to pass Permitting Reform legislation that would gut protections for Tribes and communities to oppose strip mining and oil and gas drilling.
These lands have been protected by Tribal treaty rights since the 19th Century. How is this America First?
These lands have been protected by Tribal treaty rights since the 19th Century. How is this America First?
Rep. Stansbury: The GOP is trying to strip Tribal communities of their rights
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
ICYMI: The GOP is trying to pass Permitting Reform legislation that would gut protections for Tribes and communities to oppose strip mining and oil and gas drilling.
These lands have been protected by Tribal treaty rights since the 19th Century. How is this America First?
These lands have been protected by Tribal treaty rights since the 19th Century. How is this America First?
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark—both to your audience & to the guy grabbing you by the wallet," writes @lizdye.bsky.social.
"With courts announcing they won’t be part of the president's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up and quit paying the vig."
"With courts announcing they won’t be part of the president's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up and quit paying the vig."
CNN shows that when media orgs fight Trump, they win
Take this grift and shove it.
www.publicnotice.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark—both to your audience & to the guy grabbing you by the wallet," writes @lizdye.bsky.social.
"With courts announcing they won’t be part of the president's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up and quit paying the vig."
"With courts announcing they won’t be part of the president's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up and quit paying the vig."
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the way I am putting every single author I know in a headlock over the next few months.
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
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
the way I am putting every single author I know in a headlock over the next few months.
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Eight Senators snuck in a MILLION-DOLLAR PAYOUT for themselves for being investigated for their possible involvement in the January 6th insurrection‼️
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson was one of them.
There is no money for healthcare, but there is money for a payout to Senators?
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson was one of them.
There is no money for healthcare, but there is money for a payout to Senators?
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Eight Senators snuck in a MILLION-DOLLAR PAYOUT for themselves for being investigated for their possible involvement in the January 6th insurrection‼️
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson was one of them.
There is no money for healthcare, but there is money for a payout to Senators?
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson was one of them.
There is no money for healthcare, but there is money for a payout to Senators?
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Released 33 years ago
Rage Against the Machine: Killing In The Name
Live at Pinkpop 1993
#punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #RATM #crossover #history #punkrockhistory
Rage Against the Machine: Killing In The Name
Live at Pinkpop 1993
#punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #RATM #crossover #history #punkrockhistory
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Released 33 years ago
Rage Against the Machine: Killing In The Name
Live at Pinkpop 1993
#punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #RATM #crossover #history #punkrockhistory
Rage Against the Machine: Killing In The Name
Live at Pinkpop 1993
#punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #RATM #crossover #history #punkrockhistory
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Nice
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Nice
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
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The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
Recently read: The Left Hand of Darkness.
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Recently read: The Left Hand of Darkness.
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Much love to Python Software Foundation who refuse to accept DEI as illegal. They rejected the biggest grant they’ve ever had because of its anti-DEI language. Ah, resistance is sweet. www.theverge.com/news/808268/...
Python Software Foundation turns down $1.5 million NSF grant because of the anti-DEI strings attached.
A PSF proposal to address vulnerabilities in Python and PyPi was recommended for funding, but it was declined because the terms barred “any programs that advance or promote DEI, or discriminatory equi...
www.theverge.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Much love to Python Software Foundation who refuse to accept DEI as illegal. They rejected the biggest grant they’ve ever had because of its anti-DEI language. Ah, resistance is sweet. www.theverge.com/news/808268/...
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So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
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This is amazing!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This is amazing!!
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October 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM