Layla L’obatti 🧿🪬لیلا لعبتی
@layla.btslinger.ie
Hudson Valley NY - Fashion Designer
Founder @BTSlinger.ie & Homespice Vintage
Iranian American 🇺🇸🇮🇷
Mother of Plants 🌱
Rescue & Foster 🐈🐕
Polyglot, Plant Based, Autoimmunes/hEDS
#freepalestine 🇵🇸
btslingerie.com
homespicevintage.com
Founder @BTSlinger.ie & Homespice Vintage
Iranian American 🇺🇸🇮🇷
Mother of Plants 🌱
Rescue & Foster 🐈🐕
Polyglot, Plant Based, Autoimmunes/hEDS
#freepalestine 🇵🇸
btslingerie.com
homespicevintage.com
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Winter intro - I’m a NY based fashion designer but I post less about fashion and more about about climate/environmental issues, covid/disability rights, all things SWANA, & animal rights these days. Went from NYC to rural NY where I grow veggies and dahlias & live with our rescue fur family
For get the garment industry - there are a lot of industries where it is really dangerous to not have oversight over manufacturing domestically *coughs Lebanon pager attack* coughs
During the first year of Trump’s term in office, the U.S. manufacturing industry lost 108,000 jobs.
February 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
For get the garment industry - there are a lot of industries where it is really dangerous to not have oversight over manufacturing domestically *coughs Lebanon pager attack* coughs
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Do you want to help fight the genocide in Occupied Palestine, but you're not sure where to start? Participating in BDS is an easy way to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Start with one brand on the list and expand from there!
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Do you want to help fight the genocide in Occupied Palestine, but you're not sure where to start? Participating in BDS is an easy way to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Start with one brand on the list and expand from there!
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“If you look at major companies and corporations like Microsoft and Google, they are the very entities that are powering genocide, powering war. You start to realize that a lot of the claims around 'AI for good' start to crumble.”
- @abeba.bsky.social
- @abeba.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
“If you look at major companies and corporations like Microsoft and Google, they are the very entities that are powering genocide, powering war. You start to realize that a lot of the claims around 'AI for good' start to crumble.”
- @abeba.bsky.social
- @abeba.bsky.social
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It will not work, and is wrong in principle
Don’t go after the rich to fix broken budgets
It will not work, and is wrong in principle
econ.st
February 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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This law will cause people to die, and that is not hyperbole. The genocide of trans people in the United States is accelerating.
www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
Republicans voted to override the governor's veto and put the restrictions into state law. It will require people to use bathrooms in public places that align with their sex assigned at birth.
www.kcur.org
February 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This law will cause people to die, and that is not hyperbole. The genocide of trans people in the United States is accelerating.
www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
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Using generative AI isn't liberatory. It's actively harmful to marginalized people and the planet and the casual way people who call themselves "progressives" will use it without considering the consequences is one of the reasons we're where we are.
Stop using generative AI.
Stop using generative AI.
February 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Using generative AI isn't liberatory. It's actively harmful to marginalized people and the planet and the casual way people who call themselves "progressives" will use it without considering the consequences is one of the reasons we're where we are.
Stop using generative AI.
Stop using generative AI.
Someone or several someones in my neighborhood don’t pick up after their dog and the snow is melting and revealing their gross behavior - it’s not that hard to be a responsible owner. (Please don’t blame dogs this is an owner issue)
February 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Someone or several someones in my neighborhood don’t pick up after their dog and the snow is melting and revealing their gross behavior - it’s not that hard to be a responsible owner. (Please don’t blame dogs this is an owner issue)
New tomato seeds have arrived! I am going to try growing more full sized/slicer varieties this year after years of basically focusing on cherry/salad sized ones. I think tomatoes and dahlias are my two favorite things to grow
February 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM
New tomato seeds have arrived! I am going to try growing more full sized/slicer varieties this year after years of basically focusing on cherry/salad sized ones. I think tomatoes and dahlias are my two favorite things to grow
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The Jeffrey Epstein Memorial War on Iran is increasingly imminent
February 19, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The Jeffrey Epstein Memorial War on Iran is increasingly imminent
Fallout from the files overseas is bigger than the fallout in US… but maybe ours is a spiritual fallout bc all our rivers and waterways are experiencing catastrophic pollution events and hundreds/thousands of birds are dropping dead so…
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested
Andrew, who has faced scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was taken into custody "on suspicion of misconduct in public office."
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Fallout from the files overseas is bigger than the fallout in US… but maybe ours is a spiritual fallout bc all our rivers and waterways are experiencing catastrophic pollution events and hundreds/thousands of birds are dropping dead so…
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This is the first time that Iran has closed parts of the Strait, an essential international waterway, since the U.S. began threatening Iran with military action. https://to.pbs.org/4cwYBN9
Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as nuclear talks with U.S. begin
The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva. As the talks began, Iranian media announced that Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strai...
to.pbs.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
This is the first time that Iran has closed parts of the Strait, an essential international waterway, since the U.S. began threatening Iran with military action. https://to.pbs.org/4cwYBN9
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AXIOS: “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.”
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
February 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
AXIOS: “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.”
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
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Russia, Iran and China are all supplying warships for joint naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz over the next few days, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said. (Iran International)
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Russia, Iran and China are all supplying warships for joint naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz over the next few days, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said. (Iran International)
This app is extremely liberal echo chamber at the moment. it never shows more than during moments like this where US refueling planes head to Middle East in likely precursor to strikes on Iran…meanwhile Russia and China are there running drills? And everyone is talking about… other stuff.
February 19, 2026 at 1:09 AM
This app is extremely liberal echo chamber at the moment. it never shows more than during moments like this where US refueling planes head to Middle East in likely precursor to strikes on Iran…meanwhile Russia and China are there running drills? And everyone is talking about… other stuff.
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We were told to scrub "biodiversity" from our websites because of this shit.
February 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM
We were told to scrub "biodiversity" from our websites because of this shit.
First day fasting is usually the hardest but it surprisingly wasn’t today, I stepped down cups of coffee earlier in week which might have made a difference. (And I know the debate around day of start we just decided it didn’t matter if we started early we could do an extra day if needed)
February 19, 2026 at 12:16 AM
First day fasting is usually the hardest but it surprisingly wasn’t today, I stepped down cups of coffee earlier in week which might have made a difference. (And I know the debate around day of start we just decided it didn’t matter if we started early we could do an extra day if needed)
I will also say that going through a decade or more of emails was like an archaeological dig - it came in trends & waves. Was funny to go back further & further seeing it shift. Leaks definitely impacted quality of targeting became less accurate from 2014-2024, at least the early spam made sense.
February 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I will also say that going through a decade or more of emails was like an archaeological dig - it came in trends & waves. Was funny to go back further & further seeing it shift. Leaks definitely impacted quality of targeting became less accurate from 2014-2024, at least the early spam made sense.
Been sharing my observations about switching my email to proton with friends this week - and the biggest takeaway is two things: prior to 2014 we all used to make plans by email, now it’s text and social media. Email inboxes used to be useable before spam and email lists made them unusable.
February 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Been sharing my observations about switching my email to proton with friends this week - and the biggest takeaway is two things: prior to 2014 we all used to make plans by email, now it’s text and social media. Email inboxes used to be useable before spam and email lists made them unusable.
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Don't let them convince you that invading Iran is anything but imperialist monstrosity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Don't let them convince you that invading Iran is anything but imperialist monstrosity.
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Ravens can get a bad rap. They’re an ominous symbol of death, and a group of ravens is called an “unkindness.” What a burn!
Our friends at Outside/In recently set out to reexamine one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around. https://bit.ly/3OkNFIy
Our friends at Outside/In recently set out to reexamine one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around. https://bit.ly/3OkNFIy
Outside/In: That's so raven
The bringer of daylight, the bringer of death, and one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around.
www.nhpr.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Ravens can get a bad rap. They’re an ominous symbol of death, and a group of ravens is called an “unkindness.” What a burn!
Our friends at Outside/In recently set out to reexamine one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around. https://bit.ly/3OkNFIy
Our friends at Outside/In recently set out to reexamine one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around. https://bit.ly/3OkNFIy
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Google actually used to be good! It used to make useful products! There was a period between like 2005-15 where "tech" was broadly useable and mostly not horrible! All gone now, like tears in rain.
Basically: the best social network was Google Reader and everything since then has been a horrible mistake.
this & other comments i've seen about how bluesky needs to "improve its algorithm" suggest a lot of people have grown to like a totally passive social media experience where a computer pushes an endless stream of content tailored to what it thinks they would like while they clap like seals
February 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Google actually used to be good! It used to make useful products! There was a period between like 2005-15 where "tech" was broadly useable and mostly not horrible! All gone now, like tears in rain.
this is a good point, so many still using it are being shifted right without realizing it.
PS The reason I’m there is because of the copyright & impersonation policies recycling of old usernames - don’t want impersonators using my biz handle & keeping them is better than the havoc that could wreak.
PS The reason I’m there is because of the copyright & impersonation policies recycling of old usernames - don’t want impersonators using my biz handle & keeping them is better than the havoc that could wreak.
journalists think they "learn more" on X because it is durably shifting users' views on policy and current events towards conservative positions -- which assuredly nets them more positive attention and engagement on the platform
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
this is a good point, so many still using it are being shifted right without realizing it.
PS The reason I’m there is because of the copyright & impersonation policies recycling of old usernames - don’t want impersonators using my biz handle & keeping them is better than the havoc that could wreak.
PS The reason I’m there is because of the copyright & impersonation policies recycling of old usernames - don’t want impersonators using my biz handle & keeping them is better than the havoc that could wreak.
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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I can’t stop thinking ab how few ppl want confront how sick & overworked we all truly are. Esp how our institutional overlords under academic capitalism, incl the push to individualize classes for students, are sucking everything out of us.
We must slow down producing, I stg
We must slow down producing, I stg
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I can’t stop thinking ab how few ppl want confront how sick & overworked we all truly are. Esp how our institutional overlords under academic capitalism, incl the push to individualize classes for students, are sucking everything out of us.
We must slow down producing, I stg
We must slow down producing, I stg