James
@sirjamesa12.bsky.social
Marxist. If you've found me from somewhere else, turn around.
✔️Co-ops, grassroots democracy, progressives, and solidarity economy
🚫Capitalists, con artists, cultists, grifters, accelerationists, and nihilists
I also code in C.
✔️Co-ops, grassroots democracy, progressives, and solidarity economy
🚫Capitalists, con artists, cultists, grifters, accelerationists, and nihilists
I also code in C.
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James
@sirjamesa12.bsky.social
· Sep 8
For those curious and want to keep track of commonly requested Bluesky features:
✅Bookmarks
✅Custom GIFs
📝Drafts
📝Group DMs
📝Send media in DMs
✅Landscape mode
📝Polls
📝Private accounts
✅Push notification when a followed user posts
📝Removing self from starter packs
📝"Spoiler" label
✅Trending topics
✅Bookmarks
✅Custom GIFs
📝Drafts
📝Group DMs
📝Send media in DMs
✅Landscape mode
📝Polls
📝Private accounts
✅Push notification when a followed user posts
📝Removing self from starter packs
📝"Spoiler" label
✅Trending topics
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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Just now: The plaintiffs who were arguing that Utah GOP's congressional map is illegal won in court.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Just now: The plaintiffs who were arguing that Utah GOP's congressional map is illegal won in court.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
For those asking why the ballot count for the Seattle mayoral election is taking so long and the skew:
Washington state votes by mail.
Conservative-leaning voters tend to turn in their ballots earlier than progressive-leaning ones.
Every weekday, Washington state releases ballot drops at 4 PM PT.
Washington state votes by mail.
Conservative-leaning voters tend to turn in their ballots earlier than progressive-leaning ones.
Every weekday, Washington state releases ballot drops at 4 PM PT.
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
For those asking why the ballot count for the Seattle mayoral election is taking so long and the skew:
Washington state votes by mail.
Conservative-leaning voters tend to turn in their ballots earlier than progressive-leaning ones.
Every weekday, Washington state releases ballot drops at 4 PM PT.
Washington state votes by mail.
Conservative-leaning voters tend to turn in their ballots earlier than progressive-leaning ones.
Every weekday, Washington state releases ballot drops at 4 PM PT.
May today be a reminder why people under 45 are rightfully cynical of everything around them.
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
May today be a reminder why people under 45 are rightfully cynical of everything around them.
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been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
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just three days of seeing firsthand how people are doing everything they can to kick ICE out of Chicago was honestly the most optimistic I have been since Zohran won the primary
i follow a lot of people covering ICE's terror campaign but it was eye opening to see irl how angry everyone is. every store has anti ice signs and know your rights brochures. there's anti ice graffiti everywhere. people are pissed.
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
just three days of seeing firsthand how people are doing everything they can to kick ICE out of Chicago was honestly the most optimistic I have been since Zohran won the primary
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SNAP benefits are under attack during this government shutdown and food banks are picking up the slack.
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
SNAP benefits are under attack during this government shutdown and food banks are picking up the slack.
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
But they need your help. Here are the best ways to do that:
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Blacksky users benefit from access to the larger Bluesky network as well as specialized content moderation and curation features that protect and connect Black users.
techpolicy.press/public-servi...
techpolicy.press/public-servi...
Public Service Social Media as a Democratic Safeguard | TechPolicy.Press
Christine Galvagna proposes an EU fund to support decentralized, public service focused social media networks to protect digital rights and democracy.
techpolicy.press
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Blacksky users benefit from access to the larger Bluesky network as well as specialized content moderation and curation features that protect and connect Black users.
techpolicy.press/public-servi...
techpolicy.press/public-servi...
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Economic democracy is a good thing and there should be more of it.
Economic democracy provides the foundation for a more equitable distribution of wealth. This directly safeguards political democracy by limiting the power of concentrated wealth.
Worker cooperatives, as one expression of economic democracy, actively support a more equitable and democratic world.
Worker cooperatives, as one expression of economic democracy, actively support a more equitable and democratic world.
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Economic democracy is a good thing and there should be more of it.
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I much appreciate the support and am a huge fan of your work, but my name is Vivian Wilson❤️
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I much appreciate the support and am a huge fan of your work, but my name is Vivian Wilson❤️
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@pfrazee.com can we please address the safety concerns with this automod? this is putting people like me in danger.
(i am tagging you because your team refuses to use official channels to announce rollouts and policy changes. this is a change that was announced by you.)
(i am tagging you because your team refuses to use official channels to announce rollouts and policy changes. this is a change that was announced by you.)
twitter hiding replies from me is how my stalker was able to reply to me for months talking about raping me and cutting me into pieces without my knowledge. he was violating my protection order and i didn’t even know it.
it kept him out of jail.
it kept him out of jail.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT
Hiding replies without my consent is *dangerous to me*
I use the mute function extremely carefully for a reason
I need to know if people are being violent at me so I can take action to protect myself
I need to be able to choose for myself who hidden
@pfrazee.com
Hiding replies without my consent is *dangerous to me*
I use the mute function extremely carefully for a reason
I need to know if people are being violent at me so I can take action to protect myself
I need to be able to choose for myself who hidden
@pfrazee.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
@pfrazee.com can we please address the safety concerns with this automod? this is putting people like me in danger.
(i am tagging you because your team refuses to use official channels to announce rollouts and policy changes. this is a change that was announced by you.)
(i am tagging you because your team refuses to use official channels to announce rollouts and policy changes. this is a change that was announced by you.)
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people hate hearing this but it's 100% true, creating a huge pay gap between political leaders, their staffs, and other elites is a recipe for corruption. of course the flip side of that is taxes on the rich should be jacked way the hell up
The Mayor of New York only makes $260k. I bet there are police that make more than that in NY with overtime.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
people hate hearing this but it's 100% true, creating a huge pay gap between political leaders, their staffs, and other elites is a recipe for corruption. of course the flip side of that is taxes on the rich should be jacked way the hell up
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The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle Is in Albany - The American Prospect
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda—now he needs to convince Albany politicians. The money his administration needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
prospect.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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we are going to win
it sure seems like a lot of discipline and focus has permeated the left. really stunning to see huge swaths of people with very recent learned experience recognize destabilizing bait and to ignore it, while quietly acknowledging constructive criticism and building from that.
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
we are going to win
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e pluribus, numnum
Sandwich Guy thanks everyone for their support, “emotional, spiritual, artistic or financial.” Intones, “Let us not forget that the great seal of the United States says…‘ out of many, one.’…You all have a right to live a life that is free.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
e pluribus, numnum
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The opportunity to bring this organization into legal existence and help it remain compliant is the "once-in-a-lifetime new project" I had to decline. (But no regrets, for pre-existing clients come first). That said, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you sign up to plug in. It's going to be big. OurTime.nyc
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The opportunity to bring this organization into legal existence and help it remain compliant is the "once-in-a-lifetime new project" I had to decline. (But no regrets, for pre-existing clients come first). That said, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you sign up to plug in. It's going to be big. OurTime.nyc
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For @inthesetimes.com I argued that "New Yorkers will only win the campaign promises Mamdani ran on if they keep the movement that elected him alive." I am so happy to see the 104,000 volunteers are not going home....
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
For @inthesetimes.com I argued that "New Yorkers will only win the campaign promises Mamdani ran on if they keep the movement that elected him alive." I am so happy to see the 104,000 volunteers are not going home....
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
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🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
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This is a big deal, the opposite of Obama standing down his organizing base after 2008.
Very exciting to see activists launching a new nonprofit today to keep building on the community of volunteers that came together to get Mamdani elected.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Our Time
A campaign for an affordable NYC
ourtime.nyc
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is a big deal, the opposite of Obama standing down his organizing base after 2008.
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Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Ex-teacher shot by a 6-year-old student wins a $10M jury verdict in her lawsuit against a former school administrator.
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Ex-teacher shot by a 6-year-old student wins a $10M jury verdict in her lawsuit against a former school administrator.
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When people talk about the excesses of MeToo, they have to lie, because the reality is that there was no massive social reckoning forcing people to believe survivors or hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, there has been a significant backsliding and new punishments in rejection of MeToo
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When people talk about the excesses of MeToo, they have to lie, because the reality is that there was no massive social reckoning forcing people to believe survivors or hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, there has been a significant backsliding and new punishments in rejection of MeToo