Ted Samson
@tedsamson.bsky.social
Progressive, neurodivergent word nerd with a penchant for punnery and appreciation for geekery. Politics, theater, comedy, AI/LLM, social justice, AEW, food, travel, health care news, old school video games, RPGs, golden-age Simpsons, and Oxford commas
More death and suffering from your "pro-life president"
Disruptions in US funding could threaten HIV care for children in Africa
Millions of children in Africa rely on funding from the United States for HIV care or testing — support that was threatened last month when President Donald J. Trump froze foreign aid spending a...
www.healio.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
More death and suffering from your "pro-life president"
Fun fact: Trump's massive tax cuts for guys like Elon, Zuck, Bezos, and the rest of the oligarchy are set to expire this year.
And Republicans are desperately trying to find the $4 trillion they need to keep them going.
So far, they’ve looked at:
And Republicans are desperately trying to find the $4 trillion they need to keep them going.
So far, they’ve looked at:
February 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Fun fact: Trump's massive tax cuts for guys like Elon, Zuck, Bezos, and the rest of the oligarchy are set to expire this year.
And Republicans are desperately trying to find the $4 trillion they need to keep them going.
So far, they’ve looked at:
And Republicans are desperately trying to find the $4 trillion they need to keep them going.
So far, they’ve looked at:
NFL made clear its feelings about racism by blacklisting Colin Kapernick years ago. They're feeling empowered to be more brazen with Trump 2.0: The Fascisting
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
www.npr.org
February 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
NFL made clear its feelings about racism by blacklisting Colin Kapernick years ago. They're feeling empowered to be more brazen with Trump 2.0: The Fascisting
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Not even trying to hide it…
February 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Not even trying to hide it…
The Trump administration is waging war on science, public health, and people from marginalized communities in one foul swoop.
Removal of online health resources ‘dangerous’ to public health, experts say
The CDC’s removal of online resources related to HIV, STIs and other health topics following a Trump administration order to scrub references related to “gender ideology” has alarmed...
www.healio.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Trump administration is waging war on science, public health, and people from marginalized communities in one foul swoop.
This is the kind of cybersecurity breach a CEO should resign or get fired over. I genuinely don't get why anyone wants the security of this country in the hands of man who lets things like this happen (and who has a history of stacking up classified documents in his resort and lying about them).
US Government sued after mass emails to federal workforce allegedly sent from insecure server
Musk appointees allegedly plugged their own email server into OPM network, breaking data security rules.
www.computerworld.com
February 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This is the kind of cybersecurity breach a CEO should resign or get fired over. I genuinely don't get why anyone wants the security of this country in the hands of man who lets things like this happen (and who has a history of stacking up classified documents in his resort and lying about them).
A couple of the best ASD advocates in the game
Chris and Debby
Helping autistic adults and parents of autistic/ADHD kids navigate the world of autism and ADHD
After Chris was late diagnosed as being autistic in addition to having ADHD, we have been learning abou...
youtube.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A couple of the best ASD advocates in the game
"Four specific moves — illegally attempting to end birthright citizenship, reviving the Schedule F order that could initiate a civil service purge, pardoning January 6 rioters, and ordering multiple investigations into the Biden administration — deserve particular attention."
The Trump executive orders that threaten democracy
Amid the flurry of executive orders on Day 1, these could prove the most damaging to the republic’s health.
www.vox.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM
"Four specific moves — illegally attempting to end birthright citizenship, reviving the Schedule F order that could initiate a civil service purge, pardoning January 6 rioters, and ordering multiple investigations into the Biden administration — deserve particular attention."
Trump’scool with TikTok, despite the security concerns identified by a bipartisan Congress, but healthcare information crosses a line.
Government website offering reproductive health information goes offline
The site was launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a public awareness campaign.
www.cbsnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Trump’scool with TikTok, despite the security concerns identified by a bipartisan Congress, but healthcare information crosses a line.
No words
Trump commutes sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders as he pardons over 1,000 January 6 US Capitol rioters | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned more than 1,000 people charged in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, and commuted the sentences of leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
No words
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President Trump has proposed 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists and commentators for senior positions in his second White House term.
Trump taps 19 Fox pundits, personalities and producers for second term
President Trump has proposed 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists and commentators for senior positions in his second White House term.
www.npr.org
January 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
President Trump has proposed 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists and commentators for senior positions in his second White House term.
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Will he ruin Biden's work as quickly as he ruined Obama's?
What President Trump Inherits, Part 2 - FactCheck.org
On Inauguration Day, we provide a look at various metrics on the state of the country at the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
www.factcheck.org
January 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Will he ruin Biden's work as quickly as he ruined Obama's?
Has Elon genuinely convince himself he plays well, or did he think no one would notice how poorly he plays? I can't tell if it's narcissism, delusion, or some combo.
Gamers Suspect That Elon Musk Is Faking It
Elon Musk was called out by gamers after a disastrous ‘Path of Exile 2’ livestream sparked questions about his ability to play video games.
www.forbes.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Has Elon genuinely convince himself he plays well, or did he think no one would notice how poorly he plays? I can't tell if it's narcissism, delusion, or some combo.
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No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
January 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
"We're going to make a lot of money."
He's not even pretending anymore that he's not using the presidency for his own personal gain.
He's not even pretending anymore that he's not using the presidency for his own personal gain.
Trump boasts about saving TikTok at DC rally: ‘We’re going to make a lot of money’
Trump’s victory rally marks his first major speech in Washington, D.C. since January 6, 2021
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
"We're going to make a lot of money."
He's not even pretending anymore that he's not using the presidency for his own personal gain.
He's not even pretending anymore that he's not using the presidency for his own personal gain.
Oh, will he join the other felons who are fighting the fires?
Trump’s first trip as president will be to Los Angeles: Sources
The first official trip of Trump’s second administration will be to visit areas devastated by fires in California.
thehill.com
January 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Oh, will he join the other felons who are fighting the fires?
I still can't believe America decided to give him another term.
Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case
“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I still can't believe America decided to give him another term.
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Stay safe everyone! Picking up from a fellow Harris/Walz organizer and SoCal resident:
As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and 10,000s are displaced, here are places you can find information, resources, and ways to help. I've verified each link. Please share and give what you can.
As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and 10,000s are displaced, here are places you can find information, resources, and ways to help. I've verified each link. Please share and give what you can.
January 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Stay safe everyone! Picking up from a fellow Harris/Walz organizer and SoCal resident:
As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and 10,000s are displaced, here are places you can find information, resources, and ways to help. I've verified each link. Please share and give what you can.
As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and 10,000s are displaced, here are places you can find information, resources, and ways to help. I've verified each link. Please share and give what you can.
Babies are cool and all, but samosas are more worthy of the the descriptor "little bundles of joy." #carmichaelfarmersmarket
January 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Babies are cool and all, but samosas are more worthy of the the descriptor "little bundles of joy." #carmichaelfarmersmarket
I got to watch the misinformation flow in real time on Wednesday while at my Fox News parents' place. They were showing images of people's home engulfed as Sean Hannity gleefully spewed his regular unchecked brand of BS.
The Right’s Wildfire Lies Spread Faster Than the Flames
As Los Angeles burns, Trump and his allies are exploiting tragedy to push their favorite grievances about “diversity” and water management.
newrepublic.com
January 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I got to watch the misinformation flow in real time on Wednesday while at my Fox News parents' place. They were showing images of people's home engulfed as Sean Hannity gleefully spewed his regular unchecked brand of BS.
My Fox News parents still watch Fox, even though about the network's lies. Now, though, they also sometimes flip to CNN, which frankly isn't much better.
Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims
The defamation case brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News can proceed, a New York state appellate court rules.
www.npr.org
January 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM
My Fox News parents still watch Fox, even though about the network's lies. Now, though, they also sometimes flip to CNN, which frankly isn't much better.
And to offset the bad taste of partisan politics, here's Lou living his fluffiest life. Don't shame him for his preferred computing platform.
January 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
And to offset the bad taste of partisan politics, here's Lou living his fluffiest life. Don't shame him for his preferred computing platform.