Julia
@juliathequixotic.bsky.social
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I was in a meeting tonight where someone observed that we are on the cusp of an era where AI has corrupted so much content that we are starting to see a demand for true expertise, and a looming fall of false gurus everywhere, and it can’t come soon enough on so many levels.
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I was in a meeting tonight where someone observed that we are on the cusp of an era where AI has corrupted so much content that we are starting to see a demand for true expertise, and a looming fall of false gurus everywhere, and it can’t come soon enough on so many levels.
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115 Democrats just voted to codify the first federal trans segregation law.
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
115 Democrats just voted to codify the first federal trans segregation law.
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Tomorrow, a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee is voting on passing KOSA & several other age verification bills.
We need to spread mass opposition now. We cannot allow this to pass. We have to drive mass calls into congress NOW
Call 202-224-3121
www.badinternetbills.com
Tomorrow, a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee is voting on passing KOSA & several other age verification bills.
We need to spread mass opposition now. We cannot allow this to pass. We have to drive mass calls into congress NOW
Call 202-224-3121
www.badinternetbills.com
Bad Internet Bills
All of the bad internet bills. One website.
www.badinternetbills.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Tomorrow, a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee is voting on passing KOSA & several other age verification bills.
We need to spread mass opposition now. We cannot allow this to pass. We have to drive mass calls into congress NOW
Call 202-224-3121
www.badinternetbills.com
Tomorrow, a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee is voting on passing KOSA & several other age verification bills.
We need to spread mass opposition now. We cannot allow this to pass. We have to drive mass calls into congress NOW
Call 202-224-3121
www.badinternetbills.com
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CONGRESSIONAL ALERT: Rep. Green Questions Witnesses on How AI’s Projected 100M Job Losses Will Affect Working Americans.
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the panel of witnesses here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWz...
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the panel of witnesses here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWz...
Rep. Green Questions Witnesses on How AI’s Projected 100M Job Losses Will Affect Working Americans
YouTube video by Rep. Al Green
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
CONGRESSIONAL ALERT: Rep. Green Questions Witnesses on How AI’s Projected 100M Job Losses Will Affect Working Americans.
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the panel of witnesses here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWz...
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the panel of witnesses here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWz...
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A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
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The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses a vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
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I really love this book we made. Hard to believe that it was actually released this year. It feels like it's been out for longer. You can also engage resources related to the book here: www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al... - a friend sent me a short clip of him reading with his son ❤️
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I really love this book we made. Hard to believe that it was actually released this year. It feels like it's been out for longer. You can also engage resources related to the book here: www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al... - a friend sent me a short clip of him reading with his son ❤️
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tired: Amelia Bedilia was silly and foolish and excessively literal
wired: Amelia Bedilia was engaging in malicious compliance and class solidarity against the oligarchs
wired: Amelia Bedilia was engaging in malicious compliance and class solidarity against the oligarchs
Amelia Bedilia was RIGHT rich folks DO want things done strangely
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
tired: Amelia Bedilia was silly and foolish and excessively literal
wired: Amelia Bedilia was engaging in malicious compliance and class solidarity against the oligarchs
wired: Amelia Bedilia was engaging in malicious compliance and class solidarity against the oligarchs
"If it was the plot of a Black Mirror episode, we probably shouldn't" just seems like a good starting metric.
I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"If it was the plot of a Black Mirror episode, we probably shouldn't" just seems like a good starting metric.
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More than two dozen more cities, counties, and states will raise their minimum wage later in 2026. In most of these, the minimum wage will rise to at least $15 per hour.
68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1
As Trump calls affordability a “con job,” state and local governments are taking the lead on raising wages.
truthout.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
More than two dozen more cities, counties, and states will raise their minimum wage later in 2026. In most of these, the minimum wage will rise to at least $15 per hour.
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THIS WEEK: join our last mass call of 2025. We'll be talking wins and plans for next year — a hugely consequential year for rebalancing power towards working people.
We will hear from WFP-endorsed congressional candidates which is fun and cool
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPmasscall
We will hear from WFP-endorsed congressional candidates which is fun and cool
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPmasscall
December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
THIS WEEK: join our last mass call of 2025. We'll be talking wins and plans for next year — a hugely consequential year for rebalancing power towards working people.
We will hear from WFP-endorsed congressional candidates which is fun and cool
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPmasscall
We will hear from WFP-endorsed congressional candidates which is fun and cool
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPmasscall
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Order by Wednesday, December 10 to receive by December 25!
Get cool stuff when you donate through the WFP store: wfpus.org/store-social
Get cool stuff when you donate through the WFP store: wfpus.org/store-social
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Order by Wednesday, December 10 to receive by December 25!
Get cool stuff when you donate through the WFP store: wfpus.org/store-social
Get cool stuff when you donate through the WFP store: wfpus.org/store-social
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as a minnesotan, i believe “ABOLISH ICE” has a nice ring to it that stays on theme
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Nominations are now open for MnDOT's Name a Snowplow Contest
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
Name a Snowplow contest - MnDOT
Submit your entries for MnDOT’s 2026-26 Name a Snowplow contest!
www.dot.state.mn.us
December 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
as a minnesotan, i believe “ABOLISH ICE” has a nice ring to it that stays on theme
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If you are running, hit me up for a logo. I’ve done like 60 candidate logos and I love giving a good deal to good candidates.
Even/especially if you won’t have the resources for a proper logo until after you launch.
Even/especially if you won’t have the resources for a proper logo until after you launch.
2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. It’s not too late in most places! runforwhat.net
December 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
If you are running, hit me up for a logo. I’ve done like 60 candidate logos and I love giving a good deal to good candidates.
Even/especially if you won’t have the resources for a proper logo until after you launch.
Even/especially if you won’t have the resources for a proper logo until after you launch.
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This is the last week that I will be uplifting our toy drive to ask for online donations since we want gifts to arrive by 12/19.
Teen Gifts: amzn.to/4rDn7BG
Toys: bit.ly/48pJUrK
If you are in NYC, you can also drop off toys & gifts directly on 12/18 & 12/19. Thanks so much for the support.
Teen Gifts: amzn.to/4rDn7BG
Toys: bit.ly/48pJUrK
If you are in NYC, you can also drop off toys & gifts directly on 12/18 & 12/19. Thanks so much for the support.
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This is the last week that I will be uplifting our toy drive to ask for online donations since we want gifts to arrive by 12/19.
Teen Gifts: amzn.to/4rDn7BG
Toys: bit.ly/48pJUrK
If you are in NYC, you can also drop off toys & gifts directly on 12/18 & 12/19. Thanks so much for the support.
Teen Gifts: amzn.to/4rDn7BG
Toys: bit.ly/48pJUrK
If you are in NYC, you can also drop off toys & gifts directly on 12/18 & 12/19. Thanks so much for the support.
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anyway one of the many reasons to support smaller publishers with a niche they do really well is they're generally publishing books they really care about rather than throwing a thousand titles at the market to see what sticks
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
anyway one of the many reasons to support smaller publishers with a niche they do really well is they're generally publishing books they really care about rather than throwing a thousand titles at the market to see what sticks
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the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
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Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages flip.it/suFsPa
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
flip.it
December 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages flip.it/suFsPa
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Good news: after organizing a 16-month rent strike, tenants across 5 buildings in East Harlem have won 6 months' rent credit and repairs from Emerald Equities—and now they're exploring how they might turn the buildings into a community land trust. Kudos to @cvhaction.bsky.social for this win.
Tenants in five East Harlem buildings won half a million dollars in back rent and repairs, in a settlement with their landlord over poor housing conditions. They now hope other tenants across the city can learn from their organizing. citylimits.org/how-these-ea...
How These East Harlem Tenants Won Their Rent Strike - City Limits
Tenants in five East Harlem buildings won half a million dollars in back rent and repairs, in a settlement with their landlord over poor housing conditions. They now hope other tenants across the city...
citylimits.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Good news: after organizing a 16-month rent strike, tenants across 5 buildings in East Harlem have won 6 months' rent credit and repairs from Emerald Equities—and now they're exploring how they might turn the buildings into a community land trust. Kudos to @cvhaction.bsky.social for this win.
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Twenty years ago, over 90% of revenue from recorded music came from physical album sales.
Now, streaming accounts for 84% of that money.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Now, streaming accounts for 84% of that money.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Musicians push back on dwindling payments from streaming services
Nearly every song ever recorded is available for about $12 a month, or free if you don’t mind the ads. But while the streaming giant Spotify has conquered the music industry, many of the artists respo...
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Twenty years ago, over 90% of revenue from recorded music came from physical album sales.
Now, streaming accounts for 84% of that money.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Now, streaming accounts for 84% of that money.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Republicans in Congress are getting ready to launch their next attack on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Disabled veterans warn the Republican scheme to destroy “welfare programs” is coming for veterans' disability benefits. From Suzanne Gordon and Steve Early:
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Trump Is Coming for Veterans’ Disability Benefits - The American Prospect
The veterans disability system has traditionally been a sacred cow for politicians of all stripes. Now, as part of the conservative war on the Department of Veterans Affairs, the administration is falsely alleging that many former soldiers are cheating the system.
trib.al
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Republicans in Congress are getting ready to launch their next attack on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Disabled veterans warn the Republican scheme to destroy “welfare programs” is coming for veterans' disability benefits. From Suzanne Gordon and Steve Early:
trib.al/zxqIi1z
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Fact-Checking Trump On Affordability https://theonion.com/fact-checking-trump-on-affordability/
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Fact-Checking Trump On Affordability https://theonion.com/fact-checking-trump-on-affordability/
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.