Madam Librarian Marilyn (she/her)
@nefariousnautilus.bsky.social
Librarian, scientist (seabirds for LIFE), dancer, community theater performer
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In 1999, a woman named Jessica Gonzales sought and obtained an order of protection against her physically abusive husband ("AH"), who had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their three children. The order included language specifically limiting when and where AH was allowed to see the children.
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In 1999, a woman named Jessica Gonzales sought and obtained an order of protection against her physically abusive husband ("AH"), who had repeatedly threatened to kill her and their three children. The order included language specifically limiting when and where AH was allowed to see the children.
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Do not under any circumstance hand your phone to law enforcement.
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
A new way to present your ID.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Do not under any circumstance hand your phone to law enforcement.
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Anyway, it's fine. I don't actually believe there is a both sides to snatching tamale ladies off the streets, that's just my one weird thing.
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Anyway, it's fine. I don't actually believe there is a both sides to snatching tamale ladies off the streets, that's just my one weird thing.
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the framing on this Mamdani veteran's day thing by some reporters is wild, they're like "oh so you're boycotting parades, is this the first parade you're boycotting" and he's like "I decided to serve actual veterans & sit down with them to see what they're dealing with" & they're like "but parades?"
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
the framing on this Mamdani veteran's day thing by some reporters is wild, they're like "oh so you're boycotting parades, is this the first parade you're boycotting" and he's like "I decided to serve actual veterans & sit down with them to see what they're dealing with" & they're like "but parades?"
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“You can’t be mad at Democrats for not fighting because they’re the only thing we have to fight fascism” is an interesting political philosophy that I would like to unpack, not in the sense of giving it further examination, but in the sense of throwing it out the back window.
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“You can’t be mad at Democrats for not fighting because they’re the only thing we have to fight fascism” is an interesting political philosophy that I would like to unpack, not in the sense of giving it further examination, but in the sense of throwing it out the back window.
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hiiiii politico I know you're new to this and not to brag but I've been reading the news for quite a while now so I wanted to let you know that when somebody is serving a prison term for crimes they have been found guilty of you actually no longer have to say that they are merely "alleged"
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
hiiiii politico I know you're new to this and not to brag but I've been reading the news for quite a while now so I wanted to let you know that when somebody is serving a prison term for crimes they have been found guilty of you actually no longer have to say that they are merely "alleged"
Forever repost #FuckGenAI
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Forever repost #FuckGenAI
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So bsky T&S will only discuss suspension decisions after they "hit that threshold" of media requests. Well they for sure have at least 3 of said requests, including a person they suspended & *The Post Aaron Is Replying To* but apparently that's not the threshold? So journalists keep asking i guess 🤷🏾♂️
We usually do that in response to media requests once they hit that threshold. I’ll try not to weigh in here, since that’s still details of an individual case. An interesting topic for a separate write up though, without discussing case specifics.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So bsky T&S will only discuss suspension decisions after they "hit that threshold" of media requests. Well they for sure have at least 3 of said requests, including a person they suspended & *The Post Aaron Is Replying To* but apparently that's not the threshold? So journalists keep asking i guess 🤷🏾♂️
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I wrote a column about this last year, but if you genuinely care about the corrections part of corrections, gouging inmates' families on phone calls is one of the stupidest things you can do.
If you want to punish and kill hope, it's one of the best.
alabamareflector.com/2024/10/21/k...
If you want to punish and kill hope, it's one of the best.
alabamareflector.com/2024/10/21/k...
Via @amandavhernan.bsky.social and @stateline.org: Some research suggests that incarcerated people who maintain consistent contact with loved ones are significantly more likely to succeed upon release and are less likely to reoffend.
FCC allows prisons, jails to charge more for phone and video calls | Alabama Reflector
The Federal Communications Commission voted to roll back limits on how much companies can charge incarcerated people and their families for phone and video calls. The 2-1 vote in late October reverses...
alabamareflector.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I wrote a column about this last year, but if you genuinely care about the corrections part of corrections, gouging inmates' families on phone calls is one of the stupidest things you can do.
If you want to punish and kill hope, it's one of the best.
alabamareflector.com/2024/10/21/k...
If you want to punish and kill hope, it's one of the best.
alabamareflector.com/2024/10/21/k...
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A small, but important tidbit I found while reporting the story is that the staffing at Illinois' VA hospitals has declined by more than 500 people between Dec. 31, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025. I learned this after filing a FOIA with the VA to obtain employee records.
Veterans, nonprofits that serve them and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs are preparing for the impact of federal staffing and policy changes on Illinois veterans:
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/vete...
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/vete...
Veterans brace for deeper strain as government support thins
Chicago-area veterans are increasingly turning to food pantries as VA staffing cuts, SNAP changes and a government shutdown strain the safety net they’ve long relied on.
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A small, but important tidbit I found while reporting the story is that the staffing at Illinois' VA hospitals has declined by more than 500 people between Dec. 31, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025. I learned this after filing a FOIA with the VA to obtain employee records.
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We aren’t making enough of a deal out ot Apple canceling Matthew Heineman’s THE SAVANT, starring Jessica Chastain. They deemed a story about those bravely fighting extremism insensitive/inappropriate after Kirk’s killing & we all should be a bit more alarmed & offended by this. >>
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We aren’t making enough of a deal out ot Apple canceling Matthew Heineman’s THE SAVANT, starring Jessica Chastain. They deemed a story about those bravely fighting extremism insensitive/inappropriate after Kirk’s killing & we all should be a bit more alarmed & offended by this. >>
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Arresting us is not protecting us, @govpritzker.illinois.gov.
Just yesterday @govpritzker.illinois.gov was confronted by an alder saying "the State Police are arresting protesters."
Gov responded “They’re protecting our protesters"
He needs to start taking real action to protect his people if he wants to keep the incredible goodwill granted by his rhetoric.
Gov responded “They’re protecting our protesters"
He needs to start taking real action to protect his people if he wants to keep the incredible goodwill granted by his rhetoric.
Officials have revealed little about what led to the arrests. State Police haven’t fulfilled records requests for incident reports. Court records don’t include many details & few of the protesters arrested have appeared in court.
@blockclubchi.bsky.social
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@blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/12/p...
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Arresting us is not protecting us, @govpritzker.illinois.gov.
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Uuuggggghghhhhhhh
"Matthew McConaughey finds new, even more embarassing ways to debase himself"
gizmodo.com/elevenlabs-m...
gizmodo.com/elevenlabs-m...
ElevenLabs Makes AI Voice Deals with Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine
Caine is voice-cloned. McConaughey is investing in the company, and adding AI to his podcast thingy.
gizmodo.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Uuuggggghghhhhhhh
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“We usually do that in response to media requests once they hit that threshold.”
I’d be really interested in hearing what that threshold is. Bluesky hasn’t responded to the last three emails I’ve sent in recent months asking about various topics, including today’s email about Sarah Kendzior.
I’d be really interested in hearing what that threshold is. Bluesky hasn’t responded to the last three emails I’ve sent in recent months asking about various topics, including today’s email about Sarah Kendzior.
We usually do that in response to media requests once they hit that threshold. I’ll try not to weigh in here, since that’s still details of an individual case. An interesting topic for a separate write up though, without discussing case specifics.
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“We usually do that in response to media requests once they hit that threshold.”
I’d be really interested in hearing what that threshold is. Bluesky hasn’t responded to the last three emails I’ve sent in recent months asking about various topics, including today’s email about Sarah Kendzior.
I’d be really interested in hearing what that threshold is. Bluesky hasn’t responded to the last three emails I’ve sent in recent months asking about various topics, including today’s email about Sarah Kendzior.
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HELL YES
DEADLOCH 2 !!!!!!!
(btw, if you never got around to Deadloch 1, please, please, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR.)
(btw, if you never got around to Deadloch 1, please, please, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR.)
🚨Deadloch heads: S2 of the Aussie crime satire/drama (it's good!) arrives on Amazon Prime March 20. Many chaotic Aussie weirdos return/debut. But HEADS UP they have added a Hemsworth (Luke)! This is not a drill! Kudos to the hair & costume team for this whole deal. www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
HELL YES
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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, as close as possible, preferably deep inside you, writhing in ecstasy so divine that they’re unable to scheme or plot.
April 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, as close as possible, preferably deep inside you, writhing in ecstasy so divine that they’re unable to scheme or plot.
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I almost never comment on mod decisions bc quick-turn analysis is not my ministry. But bc I posted about Sarah Kendzior's suspension—last night by asking how to learn if it was in error, today by saying I find it baffling—people are ascribing positions to me that I haven't taken. To clarify:
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I almost never comment on mod decisions bc quick-turn analysis is not my ministry. But bc I posted about Sarah Kendzior's suspension—last night by asking how to learn if it was in error, today by saying I find it baffling—people are ascribing positions to me that I haven't taken. To clarify:
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Massachusetts folks!!!! Anti-book ban bill call to action.
An exciting update! Mass Freedom To Read has been working overtime to get amendments filed that substantially strengthen this bill, and all the amendments have been filed! It's time to contact your MA senators to urge them to support the amendment: www.massfreedomtoread.org/news/cta-sup...
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Massachusetts folks!!!! Anti-book ban bill call to action.
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The bare minimum for any Dem presidential candidate has to be canceling all of his federal contracts and being serious about regulating tech.
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The bare minimum for any Dem presidential candidate has to be canceling all of his federal contracts and being serious about regulating tech.
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Musk: i reada da frankenstein
Mary Shelley: motherfucker
Shelley: you better not get this one wrong
Shelley: i literally could not spell it out any more obviously
Mus: itsa about how meddling in da domain ova god is good!
Shelley: MOTHER
Shelley: FUCKER
Mary Shelley: motherfucker
Shelley: you better not get this one wrong
Shelley: i literally could not spell it out any more obviously
Mus: itsa about how meddling in da domain ova god is good!
Shelley: MOTHER
Shelley: FUCKER
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Musk: i reada da frankenstein
Mary Shelley: motherfucker
Shelley: you better not get this one wrong
Shelley: i literally could not spell it out any more obviously
Mus: itsa about how meddling in da domain ova god is good!
Shelley: MOTHER
Shelley: FUCKER
Mary Shelley: motherfucker
Shelley: you better not get this one wrong
Shelley: i literally could not spell it out any more obviously
Mus: itsa about how meddling in da domain ova god is good!
Shelley: MOTHER
Shelley: FUCKER
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re: Kendzior's suspension & Bluesky's moderation tooling:
If I HAD to use tools that I KNEW could/would lead to bad outcomes, I'd take the time to add an explanation for people being banned/suspended about exactly WHY they were banned/suspended. Bsky not doing this suggests lack of care.
If I HAD to use tools that I KNEW could/would lead to bad outcomes, I'd take the time to add an explanation for people being banned/suspended about exactly WHY they were banned/suspended. Bsky not doing this suggests lack of care.
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
re: Kendzior's suspension & Bluesky's moderation tooling:
If I HAD to use tools that I KNEW could/would lead to bad outcomes, I'd take the time to add an explanation for people being banned/suspended about exactly WHY they were banned/suspended. Bsky not doing this suggests lack of care.
If I HAD to use tools that I KNEW could/would lead to bad outcomes, I'd take the time to add an explanation for people being banned/suspended about exactly WHY they were banned/suspended. Bsky not doing this suggests lack of care.
Hey @support.bsky.team, where is @golikehellmachine.bsky.social?
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hey @support.bsky.team, where is @golikehellmachine.bsky.social?