Joy Bat
@joybat.bsky.social
Lover of beauty, peace, humor, photography, social justice. Aiming to be better only within the limits of slow, paced, peace-filled growth as a spirit.
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MIKE LUCKOVICH APPRECIATION POST
@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏
Your longtime fan, Mar🐫
@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏
Your longtime fan, Mar🐫
February 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
MIKE LUCKOVICH APPRECIATION POST
@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏
Your longtime fan, Mar🐫
@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏
Your longtime fan, Mar🐫
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I work at a university in Minnesota. Our Chancellor of the University system has declared that we will continue with diversity, equity and inclusion, and the governor of our State, Tim Walz, has said the same thing
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I work at a university in Minnesota. Our Chancellor of the University system has declared that we will continue with diversity, equity and inclusion, and the governor of our State, Tim Walz, has said the same thing
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The blithe tone of this headline and deck is chilling.
February 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The blithe tone of this headline and deck is chilling.
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I wrote about Google unveiling its 'responsible AI progress report' by quietly deleting the part of its AI principles where it promised not to work on weapons www.platformer.news/google-ai-pr...
Google is ready to work on AI weapons now
The company’s promise to avoid building AI applications that cause harm has been deleted
www.platformer.news
February 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I wrote about Google unveiling its 'responsible AI progress report' by quietly deleting the part of its AI principles where it promised not to work on weapons www.platformer.news/google-ai-pr...
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Took my own advice and ran this morning without headphones, to air out the brain.
Highly recommended, especially now.
Highly recommended, especially now.
February 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Took my own advice and ran this morning without headphones, to air out the brain.
Highly recommended, especially now.
Highly recommended, especially now.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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they are mostly targeting black employees so this is quite literally just a repeat of woodrow wilson’s segregationist purge of the federal government
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”
Federal health workers terrified after ‘DEI’ website publishes list of ‘targets’
The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.
www.nbcnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
they are mostly targeting black employees so this is quite literally just a repeat of woodrow wilson’s segregationist purge of the federal government
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There is still beauty in this world
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is still beauty in this world
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Grand Canyon.
No picture I've taken does this place justice. I was sure it was going to be overrated after driving through the canyonlands to get there but I was wrong!
#photography
#eastcoastkin
#g+circle
#stunday
No picture I've taken does this place justice. I was sure it was going to be overrated after driving through the canyonlands to get there but I was wrong!
#photography
#eastcoastkin
#g+circle
#stunday
February 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Grand Canyon.
No picture I've taken does this place justice. I was sure it was going to be overrated after driving through the canyonlands to get there but I was wrong!
#photography
#eastcoastkin
#g+circle
#stunday
No picture I've taken does this place justice. I was sure it was going to be overrated after driving through the canyonlands to get there but I was wrong!
#photography
#eastcoastkin
#g+circle
#stunday
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BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
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i needed this
i’m just photoshopping muppets onto the cover of vanity fair: thread
February 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
i needed this
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I want to stress something important.
I know about the Times’ owner, and his interference in the Ed page (and maybe more).
But without the LAT, you would only know what the White House told you about this.
Support journalists and journalism.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
I know about the Times’ owner, and his interference in the Ed page (and maybe more).
But without the LAT, you would only know what the White House told you about this.
Support journalists and journalism.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
I want to stress something important.
I know about the Times’ owner, and his interference in the Ed page (and maybe more).
But without the LAT, you would only know what the White House told you about this.
Support journalists and journalism.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
I know about the Times’ owner, and his interference in the Ed page (and maybe more).
But without the LAT, you would only know what the White House told you about this.
Support journalists and journalism.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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I had the sweetest dream last night. I was driving on the LIE and there was Donald Trump in a red jumpsuit, picking up trash beside the highway.
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I had the sweetest dream last night. I was driving on the LIE and there was Donald Trump in a red jumpsuit, picking up trash beside the highway.
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this is the least certain I've been about what the world will look like next week in my entire life, by a large margin
January 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
this is the least certain I've been about what the world will look like next week in my entire life, by a large margin
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"Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant... more than five times the $853 cost of a one-way first class ticket on American Airlines from El Paso, Texas, the departure point for the flight..."
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
US military deportation flight likely cost more than first class
U.S. President Donald Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant, according to data provided by U.S. and Guatemalan officials.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant... more than five times the $853 cost of a one-way first class ticket on American Airlines from El Paso, Texas, the departure point for the flight..."
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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"Rat detectives" could become a game-changer in protecting endangered species by detecting illegal wildlife products like pangolin scales and rosewood. 🧪
Rats in Vests Sniff Out Wildlife Trade
They can identify pangolin scales, rhino horn, and elephant ivory.
nautil.us
February 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Rat detectives" could become a game-changer in protecting endangered species by detecting illegal wildlife products like pangolin scales and rosewood. 🧪
Panpsychism and God: Why the Universe is Creative
open.substack.com/pub/leftbrai...
open.substack.com/pub/leftbrai...
Panpsychism and God: Why the Universe is Creative
Pantheism as a Natural Conclusion
open.substack.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Panpsychism and God: Why the Universe is Creative
open.substack.com/pub/leftbrai...
open.substack.com/pub/leftbrai...
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January 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Hi. Jewish person here. These are concentration camps and should be called that by everyone.
Trump: Today I'm also signing an executive order to instruct the departments of defense and homeland security to begin preparing the 30,000 person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay
January 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hi. Jewish person here. These are concentration camps and should be called that by everyone.
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Every day so far is just some version of “do we still have that one load bearing law that protects the system from abuse? Maybe not!”
January 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Every day so far is just some version of “do we still have that one load bearing law that protects the system from abuse? Maybe not!”
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Portrait of my cat, Chase. Phone cameras are pretty amazing these days.
January 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Portrait of my cat, Chase. Phone cameras are pretty amazing these days.