M Jaime Zuckerman
@mjaimezuckerman.bsky.social
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NEW: A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of prisoners from a shot at early release. Civil rights attorneys say it could disproportionately harm Black people — and may even be unconstitutional.
@richardawebster.bsky.social / @veritenews.org
@richardawebster.bsky.social / @veritenews.org
An Algorithm Deemed This Nearly Blind 70-Year-Old Prisoner a “Moderate Risk.” Now He’s No Longer Eligible for Parole.
A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of prisoners from a shot at early release. Civil rights attorneys say it could disproportionately harm…
propub.li
April 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of prisoners from a shot at early release. Civil rights attorneys say it could disproportionately harm Black people — and may even be unconstitutional.
@richardawebster.bsky.social / @veritenews.org
@richardawebster.bsky.social / @veritenews.org
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new blue micro NF www.thenormalschool.com/blog/2025/02...
Alongside Blue by Afton Montgomery — The Normal School
I, alongside him, folded every napkin in the same direction. Nudged straight the faded carpet samples that made every cement step down to the basement a different frugal pattern and color. I wished ou...
www.thenormalschool.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
new blue micro NF www.thenormalschool.com/blog/2025/02...
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Park rangers have been given talking points amid cost cutting.
Job cuts = “attrition” and “workforce management actions.”
Service cuts = “prioritizing fiscal responsibility” and “staffing to meet the evolving needs of visitors.”
And NPS still offers “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”
Job cuts = “attrition” and “workforce management actions.”
Service cuts = “prioritizing fiscal responsibility” and “staffing to meet the evolving needs of visitors.”
And NPS still offers “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”
Curious How Trump’s Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer.
National Park Service staff have received talking points ordering them to describe layoffs as “workforce management actions” and to reassure visitors that changes resulting from the cuts won’t impede ...
www.propublica.org
March 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Park rangers have been given talking points amid cost cutting.
Job cuts = “attrition” and “workforce management actions.”
Service cuts = “prioritizing fiscal responsibility” and “staffing to meet the evolving needs of visitors.”
And NPS still offers “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”
Job cuts = “attrition” and “workforce management actions.”
Service cuts = “prioritizing fiscal responsibility” and “staffing to meet the evolving needs of visitors.”
And NPS still offers “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”
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A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
theconversation.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
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depends on what process works for you, ultimately, but generally it's better, i think, to have desires (dreams, questions, fiery directions) for your poems than designs (set plans, firm goals)
March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
depends on what process works for you, ultimately, but generally it's better, i think, to have desires (dreams, questions, fiery directions) for your poems than designs (set plans, firm goals)
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I've seen a lot of "Dems aren't doing enough!" commentary. However, you read on to see what they *should* be doing, they typically have no plans.
Grassroots are coming up w ideas. #teslatakedown is the most effective anti-regime action out there. It is making a difference.
bsky.app/profile/alex...
Grassroots are coming up w ideas. #teslatakedown is the most effective anti-regime action out there. It is making a difference.
bsky.app/profile/alex...
‘Musk’s Involvement in Politics Could Be the Downfall of Tesla’
From vandalism to arson to nationwide protests, the automaker has suffered the reputation of CEO Elon Musk.
From vandalism to arson to nationwide protests, the automaker has suffered the reputation of CEO Elon Musk.
'Musk's Involvement in Politics Could Be the Downfall of Tesla'
Tesla is facing protests, arsons, and ridicule as Americans outraged by Elon Musk's actions in the Trump administration poison the brand's reputation.
www.rollingstone.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I've seen a lot of "Dems aren't doing enough!" commentary. However, you read on to see what they *should* be doing, they typically have no plans.
Grassroots are coming up w ideas. #teslatakedown is the most effective anti-regime action out there. It is making a difference.
bsky.app/profile/alex...
Grassroots are coming up w ideas. #teslatakedown is the most effective anti-regime action out there. It is making a difference.
bsky.app/profile/alex...
We live in an era when rich men compete to fire the most people possible, are cheered on for firing people...and the people are not rising in collective fury.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
March 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We live in an era when rich men compete to fire the most people possible, are cheered on for firing people...and the people are not rising in collective fury.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
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As correction officers continue their wildcat strike and Gov. Hochul brings in the National Guard, Rebecca McCray spoke to incarcerated New Yorkers to get their perspective on what's happening.
hellgatenyc.com/prison-guard...
hellgatenyc.com/prison-guard...
Incarcerated NYers on the Prison Guard Wildcat Strike: ‘They Want to Go Back to the Good Old Days of Just Beating and Killing Guys’
"It happened because correction officers have been held accountable for their actions, and they feel threatened because they can be prosecuted for killing an incarcerated individual."
hellgatenyc.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
As correction officers continue their wildcat strike and Gov. Hochul brings in the National Guard, Rebecca McCray spoke to incarcerated New Yorkers to get their perspective on what's happening.
hellgatenyc.com/prison-guard...
hellgatenyc.com/prison-guard...
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I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
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m.s. RedCherries
February 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
m.s. RedCherries
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So, the National Endowment for the Arts announced today that they are reworking the guidelines for all 2026 grants and will be prioritizing projects that center the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It's now just a propaganda fund.
www.arts.gov/news/press-r...
www.arts.gov/news/press-r...
Updates on National Endowment for the Arts FY 2026 Grant Opportunities
The National Endowment for the Arts is updating its FY 2026 grant guidelines, with deadlines in March and July 2025. These changes impact organizations applying in the Grants for Arts Projects or Chal...
www.arts.gov
February 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
So, the National Endowment for the Arts announced today that they are reworking the guidelines for all 2026 grants and will be prioritizing projects that center the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It's now just a propaganda fund.
www.arts.gov/news/press-r...
www.arts.gov/news/press-r...
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Chicago teachers, community members, and some elected officials participated in “walk-in” actions at more than 100 Chicago public schools. Participants rallied to show support for undocumented, queer, trans and other marginalized students.
Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks
They’ve created resources that may be helpful to other teachers who are developing sanctuary plans to protect students.
buff.ly
February 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Chicago teachers, community members, and some elected officials participated in “walk-in” actions at more than 100 Chicago public schools. Participants rallied to show support for undocumented, queer, trans and other marginalized students.
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I helped co-author this report on the enviro impacts of AI infrastructure that we released a couple weeks ago actually. Nutso shit. This broader story seems to be getting more traction thankfully publicinterestnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
publicinterestnetwork.org
February 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I helped co-author this report on the enviro impacts of AI infrastructure that we released a couple weeks ago actually. Nutso shit. This broader story seems to be getting more traction thankfully publicinterestnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
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"The story of how they got here and how we choose to live together has come to encapsulate for me the choices we face in an uncertain future."
Fascinating piece by @jamesbridle.bsky.social on lionfish, migration & new communities @emergencemagazine.bsky.social
emergencemagazine.org/essay/here-c...
Fascinating piece by @jamesbridle.bsky.social on lionfish, migration & new communities @emergencemagazine.bsky.social
emergencemagazine.org/essay/here-c...
Here Come the Lionfish – James Bridle
Coming face to face with lionfish in the waters of the Aegean Sea, James Bridle traces the unfolding of geology, evolution, and empire that not only occasions this meeting, but binds us in relationshi...
emergencemagazine.org
January 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"The story of how they got here and how we choose to live together has come to encapsulate for me the choices we face in an uncertain future."
Fascinating piece by @jamesbridle.bsky.social on lionfish, migration & new communities @emergencemagazine.bsky.social
emergencemagazine.org/essay/here-c...
Fascinating piece by @jamesbridle.bsky.social on lionfish, migration & new communities @emergencemagazine.bsky.social
emergencemagazine.org/essay/here-c...
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As someone who has reported on AI for 7 years and covered China tech as well, I think the biggest lesson to be drawn from DeepSeek is the huge cracks it illustrates with the current dominant paradigm of AI development. A long thread. 1/
January 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Here are some nice mushrooms
January 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
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My first year writing students do often enjoy it.
I love @alexanderchee.bsky.social's Bibliomancy assignment — such a great way to encourage exploration of the library, to help students appreciate the value of curiosity and magic of serendipity. I cld see this being ⭐ for first-year composition classes.
querent.substack.com/p/bibliomanc...
querent.substack.com/p/bibliomanc...
January 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My first year writing students do often enjoy it.
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Our winter issue is live: sixthfinch.com
Featuring @emilyapoetry.bsky.social @mariannelchan.bsky.social @patrycjasara.bsky.social @kerrin-mccadden.bsky.social @poetrybyallison.bsky.social @nickbono.bsky.social and many more
Featuring @emilyapoetry.bsky.social @mariannelchan.bsky.social @patrycjasara.bsky.social @kerrin-mccadden.bsky.social @poetrybyallison.bsky.social @nickbono.bsky.social and many more
January 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Our winter issue is live: sixthfinch.com
Featuring @emilyapoetry.bsky.social @mariannelchan.bsky.social @patrycjasara.bsky.social @kerrin-mccadden.bsky.social @poetrybyallison.bsky.social @nickbono.bsky.social and many more
Featuring @emilyapoetry.bsky.social @mariannelchan.bsky.social @patrycjasara.bsky.social @kerrin-mccadden.bsky.social @poetrybyallison.bsky.social @nickbono.bsky.social and many more
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Artificial intelligence is a water-guzzling industry hastening future climate crises from California’s own backyard.
While Los Angeles Burns, AI Fans the Flames
Artificial intelligence is a water-guzzling industry hastening future climate crises from California’s own backyard.
truthout.org
January 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Artificial intelligence is a water-guzzling industry hastening future climate crises from California’s own backyard.
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American cities remove homeless encampments as part of “sweeps” and take the belongings of the people they move. ProPublica asked them to explain what was stolen from them and how sweeps have affected them. It’s devastating. https://projects.propublica.org/impact-of-homeless-sweeps-lost-belongings/
The Toll of Cities’ Homeless Sweeps — ProPublica
Cities often take belongings — including important documents and irreplaceable mementos — when they conduct sweeps of homeless encampments. ProPublica gave notecards to people across the country so they could explain what they lost in their own words.
projects.propublica.org
December 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
American cities remove homeless encampments as part of “sweeps” and take the belongings of the people they move. ProPublica asked them to explain what was stolen from them and how sweeps have affected them. It’s devastating. https://projects.propublica.org/impact-of-homeless-sweeps-lost-belongings/
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“Young person worry: what if nothing I do matters?
Old person worry: what if everything I do does?”
—Weather, by Jenny Offill
Old person worry: what if everything I do does?”
—Weather, by Jenny Offill
December 9, 2024 at 6:41 AM
“Young person worry: what if nothing I do matters?
Old person worry: what if everything I do does?”
—Weather, by Jenny Offill
Old person worry: what if everything I do does?”
—Weather, by Jenny Offill