siobhan
@siobhan-m.bsky.social
UAW 2320 NOLSW National Executive Board Trustee. @cambridgedsa.bsky.social 🩵. she/her. opinions my own, none of this is legal advice.
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Congratulations to @jake_ephros and @NorthNJDSA for the win! A champion for the rights of tenants and immigrants 💪 Jake will be taking the fight for Jersey City’s working families to City Hall 🏙️
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Congratulations to @jake_ephros and @NorthNJDSA for the win! A champion for the rights of tenants and immigrants 💪 Jake will be taking the fight for Jersey City’s working families to City Hall 🏙️
this is correct as a legal matter but i think we need to be clearer that these aren’t “enemy combatants,” they’re just guys in boats. there’s no evidence whatsoever that any of them have endorsed or participated in any violent act against the U.S.
If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
December 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
this is correct as a legal matter but i think we need to be clearer that these aren’t “enemy combatants,” they’re just guys in boats. there’s no evidence whatsoever that any of them have endorsed or participated in any violent act against the U.S.
sharing this call to action from LUCE, our immigrant defense network in Massachusetts.
t-visas are a critical (if insufficient) protection for migrant workers. deporting people applying for them is greenlighting even more abuse from bosses toward their undocumented labor.
t-visas are a critical (if insufficient) protection for migrant workers. deporting people applying for them is greenlighting even more abuse from bosses toward their undocumented labor.
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
sharing this call to action from LUCE, our immigrant defense network in Massachusetts.
t-visas are a critical (if insufficient) protection for migrant workers. deporting people applying for them is greenlighting even more abuse from bosses toward their undocumented labor.
t-visas are a critical (if insufficient) protection for migrant workers. deporting people applying for them is greenlighting even more abuse from bosses toward their undocumented labor.
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When your opponent takes unpopular horrible extreme positions, you can either occupy the space that is not quite that far, or you can articulate a true alternative.
November 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
When your opponent takes unpopular horrible extreme positions, you can either occupy the space that is not quite that far, or you can articulate a true alternative.
one of the many reasons we need to finish Reconstruction and remake the social, economic, and political foundations of our country
November 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
one of the many reasons we need to finish Reconstruction and remake the social, economic, and political foundations of our country
my worst grade in undergrad was a history class where i wrote a book report saying the assigned book about Churchill was hagiographic and vapid. i was admittedly very pissed!
i still cannot imagine, in that moment, going to the media over my homework assignment
i still cannot imagine, in that moment, going to the media over my homework assignment
The reason people don't like conservative students is that whenever they're inconvenienced or annoyed they throw a tantrum and call in national media to terrorize their peers.
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
my worst grade in undergrad was a history class where i wrote a book report saying the assigned book about Churchill was hagiographic and vapid. i was admittedly very pissed!
i still cannot imagine, in that moment, going to the media over my homework assignment
i still cannot imagine, in that moment, going to the media over my homework assignment
if companies are looking for ways to cut labor costs (and they always are), cutting high-priced execs who outsource their thinking to a computer seems like a reasonable place to start
A study by Dayforce shows 87% of executives use AI for work, compared to 57% of managers and just 27% of employees.
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
Execs are embracing AI more than their employees are, new research suggests
Research from HR software company Dayforce suggests that executives are leaning into AI far more than their employees.
www.businessinsider.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
if companies are looking for ways to cut labor costs (and they always are), cutting high-priced execs who outsource their thinking to a computer seems like a reasonable place to start
this is genuinely insulting. they’re pissing on us and telling us it’s raining
"The agreement places no restrictions on our transgender community."
Except whether they can play sports, where they can use the bathroom or locker room, what kind of housing they can live in, and what healthcare they can receive.
Except whether they can play sports, where they can use the bathroom or locker room, what kind of housing they can live in, and what healthcare they can receive.
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
this is genuinely insulting. they’re pissing on us and telling us it’s raining
this is all nazi shit but it’s particularly galling to see the idea of someone being from a “failed state” presented as an indictment of them or their culture.
underdevelopment and “failed states” largely happen because of imperialism and extractive global capitalism—not personal/cultural failings.
underdevelopment and “failed states” largely happen because of imperialism and extractive global capitalism—not personal/cultural failings.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
this is all nazi shit but it’s particularly galling to see the idea of someone being from a “failed state” presented as an indictment of them or their culture.
underdevelopment and “failed states” largely happen because of imperialism and extractive global capitalism—not personal/cultural failings.
underdevelopment and “failed states” largely happen because of imperialism and extractive global capitalism—not personal/cultural failings.
they live in cambridge
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
they live in cambridge
just about every large corporation is consistently making horrifying arguments like this to avoid liability for harming their consumers and employees.
this is not to say OpenAI isn’t evil, but that they’re not unique. the the profit motive is inherently destructive and anti-social
this is not to say OpenAI isn’t evil, but that they’re not unique. the the profit motive is inherently destructive and anti-social
"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
just about every large corporation is consistently making horrifying arguments like this to avoid liability for harming their consumers and employees.
this is not to say OpenAI isn’t evil, but that they’re not unique. the the profit motive is inherently destructive and anti-social
this is not to say OpenAI isn’t evil, but that they’re not unique. the the profit motive is inherently destructive and anti-social
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anyway i first met @siobhan-m.bsky.social when we were a couple of weird little tiger cub scouts which is very funny to think about
in retrospect lol
in retrospect lol
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
anyway i first met @siobhan-m.bsky.social when we were a couple of weird little tiger cub scouts which is very funny to think about
in retrospect lol
in retrospect lol
i am hosting thanksgiving this year for the first time ever and need to roast a turkey, please send any suggestions/warnings/etc
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
i am hosting thanksgiving this year for the first time ever and need to roast a turkey, please send any suggestions/warnings/etc
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Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
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Join us with our coalition partner MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition) to attend an important hearing and rally for the Safe Communities Act on Tuesday, November 25th at the State House!
Join us!
bdsa.us/SCA_1125
Learn more:
bdsa.us/MIRA-SCA
Join us!
bdsa.us/SCA_1125
Learn more:
bdsa.us/MIRA-SCA
November 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join us with our coalition partner MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition) to attend an important hearing and rally for the Safe Communities Act on Tuesday, November 25th at the State House!
Join us!
bdsa.us/SCA_1125
Learn more:
bdsa.us/MIRA-SCA
Join us!
bdsa.us/SCA_1125
Learn more:
bdsa.us/MIRA-SCA
"Understanding the current plight of trans people requires an understanding of all the ways our society tries to prematurely end our lives... cis allies in the audience, if you remember one thing from tonight, let it be this: we need your help."
for Trans Day of Remembrance, i gave a call to action
for Trans Day of Remembrance, i gave a call to action
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Understanding the current plight of trans people requires an understanding of all the ways our society tries to prematurely end our lives... cis allies in the audience, if you remember one thing from tonight, let it be this: we need your help."
for Trans Day of Remembrance, i gave a call to action
for Trans Day of Remembrance, i gave a call to action
some definitional questions here but i think i can generously call myself 4/4
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
some definitional questions here but i think i can generously call myself 4/4
workers should democratically control the means of production and the halls of political power
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
workers should democratically control the means of production and the halls of political power
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Incredible feeling when 20 years of hating pays off
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to attend a meeting at the White House, on a day when U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the Oval Office, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic.
@henrybushnell.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
@henrybushnell.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend White House meeting as Trump hosts Saudi Prince MBS
Ronaldo's appearance in Washington, D.C., will mark his first known return to the U.S. in over a decade
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Incredible feeling when 20 years of hating pays off
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Oh I love it when multi billion dollar companies spend millions trying to market existing products to us in a way that tries to trick us into thinking they're novel / necessary when they aren't instead of paying their workers a living wage! It's my favorite thing!
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Oh I love it when multi billion dollar companies spend millions trying to market existing products to us in a way that tries to trick us into thinking they're novel / necessary when they aren't instead of paying their workers a living wage! It's my favorite thing!
solidarity forever with @sbworkersunited.org, no contract no coffee, and also:
we need to do something as a society about the scourge of “frozen hot chocolate”
we need to do something as a society about the scourge of “frozen hot chocolate”
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
solidarity forever with @sbworkersunited.org, no contract no coffee, and also:
we need to do something as a society about the scourge of “frozen hot chocolate”
we need to do something as a society about the scourge of “frozen hot chocolate”
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Ellen is my constituent and a dedicated federal worker who has literally helped feed our neighbors.
We cannot allow Trump and USDA to fire her just for speaking out and exercising her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated and allowed to continue her essential work.
We cannot allow Trump and USDA to fire her just for speaking out and exercising her right to free speech.
She must be reinstated and allowed to continue her essential work.
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
thinking about this interview from 2024 of incredibly smug Labour strategists telling Democrats to abandon immigrants and move to the center
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
thinking about this interview from 2024 of incredibly smug Labour strategists telling Democrats to abandon immigrants and move to the center
we’ve had this fight in Cambridge, too—as long as we continue to collaborate with federal cops through BRIC or private surveillance contractors, we will be putting our neighbors at risk of ICE abductions
Activists and immigration attorneys warn that a Boston law enforcement program has created formal and informal channels for passing data to ICE. The city is applying to renew the federal grant that supports the program, adding to critics’ worries.
Bid to Renew Federal Grant Sparks Concern Boston May Help Trump’s DHS on Immigration
The grant helps fund a law enforcement center that’s drawn criticism over privacy and over data-sharing with ICE. It would also come with new strings to spend money on border control.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
we’ve had this fight in Cambridge, too—as long as we continue to collaborate with federal cops through BRIC or private surveillance contractors, we will be putting our neighbors at risk of ICE abductions