JH
@jennyfur07.bsky.social
Librarian. Defender of the freedom to read.
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No one lets go of anyone’s hand.
February 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
No one lets go of anyone’s hand.
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A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
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It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
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Something that I think we can all agree on is that the current generation of Democratic leadership is simply not optimized for the Attention Age. Not really their fault! And honestly, they may be better people for it, but it's a pretty pressing political problem.
January 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Something that I think we can all agree on is that the current generation of Democratic leadership is simply not optimized for the Attention Age. Not really their fault! And honestly, they may be better people for it, but it's a pretty pressing political problem.
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Marisa Kabas broke the biggest story of Trump’s second term last night, beating NYT and WaPo to the scoop. If you’re wondering whether independent media has what it takes to hold Trump to account, the answer is yes.
“There’s still this idea that news is only ‘real’ once it’s confirmed by big corporate outlets. After all, could one woman with absolutely zero institutional backing in leggings and a sweatshirt in her NYC apartment really be the one to break such an important story? Now we know the answer is yes.”
Breaking: The Handbasket is first to report catastrophic OMB funding memo
Posted on Bluesky earlier this evening, other major outlets have since confirmed.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Marisa Kabas broke the biggest story of Trump’s second term last night, beating NYT and WaPo to the scoop. If you’re wondering whether independent media has what it takes to hold Trump to account, the answer is yes.
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Great reporting:
New from me: OPM, basically the government's HR, now includes people with backgrounds at Musk's companies at its highest levels. And while the takeover of USDS as DOGE has gotten a lot of scrutiny, the changes at OPM have been much much quieter.
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Lackeys Have Taken Over the Office of Personnel Management
Sources tell WIRED that OPM’s top layers of management now include individuals linked to xAI, Neuralink, the Boring Company, and Palantir. One expert found the takeover reminiscent of Stalin.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Great reporting:
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I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
No offense, Mark, but you have influence and power most of us don’t. Why don’t you speak up to those in DC you have connections with? Actions speak louder than words as you well know.
January 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
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Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian parties
ACOSTA: Do you agree with Trump's decision to pardon violent people?
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
January 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian parties
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in case you're wondering why Biden pardoned his family, Marjorie Taylor Greene is on rightwing TV right now saying "the Biden crime family" is "guilty of some of the worst crimes of any president and their family in our nation's history, and really they do belong in prison."
January 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
in case you're wondering why Biden pardoned his family, Marjorie Taylor Greene is on rightwing TV right now saying "the Biden crime family" is "guilty of some of the worst crimes of any president and their family in our nation's history, and really they do belong in prison."
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High point of my day has been seeing all teh librarians and library lovers responding to this.
We're working for you at the Ocean State Libraries, Chris [and more copies are in the pipeline]!
January 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
High point of my day has been seeing all teh librarians and library lovers responding to this.
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You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.
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AOC: I don’t celebrate RAPISTS, so no, I’m not going to the inauguration tomorrow
January 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
AOC: I don’t celebrate RAPISTS, so no, I’m not going to the inauguration tomorrow
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Ulysses S. Grant: I am in this troublesome moment a mere statue and cannot smite this Confederate pudding with the sword I have in hand. #oafofoffice
January 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ulysses S. Grant: I am in this troublesome moment a mere statue and cannot smite this Confederate pudding with the sword I have in hand. #oafofoffice
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We've got four more years of Trump administration to unpack, but here's what we've got for Day One:
- an end to all wind energy permits (that includes onshore)
heatmap.news/politics/win...
- an end to all wind energy permits (that includes onshore)
heatmap.news/politics/win...
Trump Orders End to All Wind Energy Permits
The worst case scenario for the wind industry is here.
heatmap.news
January 21, 2025 at 4:28 AM
We've got four more years of Trump administration to unpack, but here's what we've got for Day One:
- an end to all wind energy permits (that includes onshore)
heatmap.news/politics/win...
- an end to all wind energy permits (that includes onshore)
heatmap.news/politics/win...
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But her emails
Under this executive order, an undisclosed list of Trump officials will be granted 6mo Top Secret/SCI clearances immediately without undergoing background checks. In charge of the bypass: new White House Counsel David Warrington, who worked on the 2024 campaign. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
But her emails
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More powerless flexing — it’s 98 pound weakling vibe
Trump's executive order to reduce prices: "I hereby order the heads of all executive departments and agencies to deliver emergency price relief..."
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
More powerless flexing — it’s 98 pound weakling vibe
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Why pardoning domestic terrorists is a really bad idea: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Trump Pardoning Jan. 6 Insurrectionists Would Endorse Attacks on Democracy
Rewarding people who tried to ignite an insurrection turns the pardon power on its head.
www.brennancenter.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Why pardoning domestic terrorists is a really bad idea: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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January 8, 2025:
January 8, 2024
At least four wildfires tearing across Los Angeles have killed at least five people and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 more, and have flattened about 42 square miles (109 square kilometers)...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
January 8, 2025:
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
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MAGA’s embrace of RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” is so funny because these same people CRUCIFIED Michelle Obama for daring to suggest that American kids should have access to healthy lunches in school.
November 16, 2024 at 5:11 PM
MAGA’s embrace of RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” is so funny because these same people CRUCIFIED Michelle Obama for daring to suggest that American kids should have access to healthy lunches in school.
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If you’re interested in fighting book bans, this is a great starter pack to follow!
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November 14, 2024 at 1:32 PM
If you’re interested in fighting book bans, this is a great starter pack to follow!
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Yes! This.
November 15, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Yes! This.
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“The Senate won’t confirm them” is not even a wishful thinking response, it’s one that ignores what’s happening:
Trump announced in advance of these picks that he expects the Senate to shut itself down so he can make recess appointments — which means no confirmation process at all.
Trump announced in advance of these picks that he expects the Senate to shut itself down so he can make recess appointments — which means no confirmation process at all.
November 13, 2024 at 11:32 PM
“The Senate won’t confirm them” is not even a wishful thinking response, it’s one that ignores what’s happening:
Trump announced in advance of these picks that he expects the Senate to shut itself down so he can make recess appointments — which means no confirmation process at all.
Trump announced in advance of these picks that he expects the Senate to shut itself down so he can make recess appointments — which means no confirmation process at all.
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How do you face fascism? I like Orwell's version: ground yourself in direct and immediate experience, trust your senses, find some joy, turn back to face the fascists and tell truths to combat the lies.
November 13, 2024 at 7:35 PM
How do you face fascism? I like Orwell's version: ground yourself in direct and immediate experience, trust your senses, find some joy, turn back to face the fascists and tell truths to combat the lies.