TJ
@tobyj5.bsky.social
I fix band instruments and think about writing.
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"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
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For the people who asked, I basically use this recipe with two adjustments.
1. I don't microwave onions because that way lies madness. I brown them *jabs finger* like a normal person. (in ghee then pop into the blender with water and oil.)
2. I use fresh spinach. glebekitchen.com/nearly-resta...
1. I don't microwave onions because that way lies madness. I brown them *jabs finger* like a normal person. (in ghee then pop into the blender with water and oil.)
2. I use fresh spinach. glebekitchen.com/nearly-resta...
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
For the people who asked, I basically use this recipe with two adjustments.
1. I don't microwave onions because that way lies madness. I brown them *jabs finger* like a normal person. (in ghee then pop into the blender with water and oil.)
2. I use fresh spinach. glebekitchen.com/nearly-resta...
1. I don't microwave onions because that way lies madness. I brown them *jabs finger* like a normal person. (in ghee then pop into the blender with water and oil.)
2. I use fresh spinach. glebekitchen.com/nearly-resta...
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BREAKING: DECISION DESK HQ CALLS NYC MAYORAL RACE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI.
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
BREAKING: DECISION DESK HQ CALLS NYC MAYORAL RACE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI.
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There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
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Photos obtained by Law Dork show the dramatic extent of the first step in Trump's purported plan to build a new ballroom on White House grounds with private funds.
Exclusive: Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing is nearly complete
Photos obtained by Law Dork show the dramatic extent of the first step in Trump's purported plan to build a new ballroom on White House grounds with private funds.
www.lawdork.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Photos obtained by Law Dork show the dramatic extent of the first step in Trump's purported plan to build a new ballroom on White House grounds with private funds.
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Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act to punish anyone who opposes him, and he’s following a four point plan to do it.
Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...
Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...
The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act to punish anyone who opposes him, and he’s following a four point plan to do it.
Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...
Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...
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Really proud to publish this essay today. It's from T.C. Martin, one of my former students, about being fat and gay and looking for love: audacity.substack.com/p/the-chase-...
The Chase: In Search of Fat Gay Love
Emerging Writer Series
audacity.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Really proud to publish this essay today. It's from T.C. Martin, one of my former students, about being fat and gay and looking for love: audacity.substack.com/p/the-chase-...
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Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
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WOW. Third Circuit nominee Adeel Mangi's letter to Biden (but, really, to all) is today's required reading: "I have battled for justice, even if it meant there would be none for me."
And, though unnamed, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, and Joe Manchin get their earned response.
And, though unnamed, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, and Joe Manchin get their earned response.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:11 PM
WOW. Third Circuit nominee Adeel Mangi's letter to Biden (but, really, to all) is today's required reading: "I have battled for justice, even if it meant there would be none for me."
And, though unnamed, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, and Joe Manchin get their earned response.
And, though unnamed, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, and Joe Manchin get their earned response.
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Take a minute or less from your day to show solidarity with your trans brothers, sisters and partners and sign this petition campaign to get BlueSky to ban a known and documented creep from its site and enforce its ToS. His active presence here makes this app unsafe for everyone.
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Bluesky Must Enforce its Community Guidelines Equally
chng.it
December 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Take a minute or less from your day to show solidarity with your trans brothers, sisters and partners and sign this petition campaign to get BlueSky to ban a known and documented creep from its site and enforce its ToS. His active presence here makes this app unsafe for everyone.
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And, in case you missed it, here was my report on today’s SCOTUS arguments: www.lawdork.com/p/skrmetti-s...
With trans care — and lives — in the balance, justices debate Tennessee ban
After nearly two-and-a-half hours of arguments, the Supreme Court was deeply divided in the case over state bans on gender-affirming medical care for trans minors.
www.lawdork.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:26 AM
And, in case you missed it, here was my report on today’s SCOTUS arguments: www.lawdork.com/p/skrmetti-s...
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This isn't a culture war. This is the only trans congresswoman, ever being bullied through the press and legislation, and having only 1 of hundreds of colleagues stand up for her. They can do more than 1 thing at a time. Defending her will not take so much effort that they can't do their jobs.
Defending Sarah McBride is absolutely the right thing to do, and yet there’s also the risk of being baited into yet another culture war cycle that distracts from the Republican grift. Her statement suggests she wants to move forward, and I think it’s wise to take the cue from her.
November 21, 2024 at 4:10 AM
This isn't a culture war. This is the only trans congresswoman, ever being bullied through the press and legislation, and having only 1 of hundreds of colleagues stand up for her. They can do more than 1 thing at a time. Defending her will not take so much effort that they can't do their jobs.
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Golden piece of advice I got: don’t give ‘what if..?’ more than one chance in any given situation. Allow it once and then replace it with ‘what now?’. Bring yourself back over and over again.
November 12, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Golden piece of advice I got: don’t give ‘what if..?’ more than one chance in any given situation. Allow it once and then replace it with ‘what now?’. Bring yourself back over and over again.
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Forced to be an optimist -James Baldwin
November 7, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Forced to be an optimist -James Baldwin
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from one trans person living in a place with an utterly rotten and blackened heart to another, I want to see us both here in 4 years time. I want to hear all about the stupid things you do and all the shitty opinions you have and all the cool stuff you've made. so u have to, otherwise I'll be upset
November 6, 2024 at 12:23 PM
from one trans person living in a place with an utterly rotten and blackened heart to another, I want to see us both here in 4 years time. I want to hear all about the stupid things you do and all the shitty opinions you have and all the cool stuff you've made. so u have to, otherwise I'll be upset
Ok I know we need to wait for final vote counts and exit polling and all that but what if the Trump campaign was SO BAD that it motivated the Republicans to go to the polls, and the Harris campaign had so much momentum that people felt freer to protest vote or not vote at all?
November 7, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Ok I know we need to wait for final vote counts and exit polling and all that but what if the Trump campaign was SO BAD that it motivated the Republicans to go to the polls, and the Harris campaign had so much momentum that people felt freer to protest vote or not vote at all?
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It is just so many votes.
It Is a Strange Thing, to Not Understand One's Neighbors
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
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November 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM
It is just so many votes.
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“A recent ABC News report found that nearly a third of recent campaign funds — or $21 million, according to the report — for television advertising has been spent on #antitrans messaging from the #Trump campaign and various #conservative political groups.” www.vox.com/2024-electio...
Trump’s new attack on trans people is pure scapegoating
The campaign’s ramped-up anti-trans advertising has a bigger, sinister purpose
www.vox.com
October 31, 2024 at 5:39 PM
“A recent ABC News report found that nearly a third of recent campaign funds — or $21 million, according to the report — for television advertising has been spent on #antitrans messaging from the #Trump campaign and various #conservative political groups.” www.vox.com/2024-electio...
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Had to name a lot of towns recently. Realised if i made up a 'lost language' word for:
- river crossing
- town
- fort
And slapped different bits in front, names felt varied and real.
Fantasy eqivs to things like ford, wick and chester etc.
- river crossing
- town
- fort
And slapped different bits in front, names felt varied and real.
Fantasy eqivs to things like ford, wick and chester etc.
im attempting to like, genuinely worldbuild for the first time in my life and fuck it is so hard coming up with cool names for stuff. i genuinely might just go postmodern with it and be like The Woods. The City. The Kingdom. whatever.
October 15, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Had to name a lot of towns recently. Realised if i made up a 'lost language' word for:
- river crossing
- town
- fort
And slapped different bits in front, names felt varied and real.
Fantasy eqivs to things like ford, wick and chester etc.
- river crossing
- town
- fort
And slapped different bits in front, names felt varied and real.
Fantasy eqivs to things like ford, wick and chester etc.
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tell me your top 3 best adult fantasy books of the last 5ish years. however you want to define "best" but not the classics or the big names everyone knows.
September 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
tell me your top 3 best adult fantasy books of the last 5ish years. however you want to define "best" but not the classics or the big names everyone knows.