@truthoscuro.bsky.social
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
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Now that Kirk's killer seems to be caught, maybe the news could spare a moment's attention for the right wing, from the commentariat up to the GOP and president, whose immediate reaction was not mourning, but to seize the opportunity to try to incite violence against groups they hate
September 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Now that Kirk's killer seems to be caught, maybe the news could spare a moment's attention for the right wing, from the commentariat up to the GOP and president, whose immediate reaction was not mourning, but to seize the opportunity to try to incite violence against groups they hate
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These are calls for mass political violence, against all Democrats. They openly call for the bombing of "Democrat" cities and for the jailing or killing of Democratic politicians. They are from some of the most influential voices in right-wing politics. Will anyone say anything?
September 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
These are calls for mass political violence, against all Democrats. They openly call for the bombing of "Democrat" cities and for the jailing or killing of Democratic politicians. They are from some of the most influential voices in right-wing politics. Will anyone say anything?
Putin has ALWAYS planned to rebuild the Russian empire. There was a time when the United States would be one of the strongest defenders of our European allies. But not anymore. Not under Trump. He’s destroying democracy and freedom at home. He’s certainly not going to defend it abroad.
Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down. I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies.
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Putin has ALWAYS planned to rebuild the Russian empire. There was a time when the United States would be one of the strongest defenders of our European allies. But not anymore. Not under Trump. He’s destroying democracy and freedom at home. He’s certainly not going to defend it abroad.
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🚨🚨" It was humiliating to watch an American president act like a happy puppy upon encountering the dictator of a much poorer, much less important state, treating him as a superior". Spot-on by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social of #anchorage debacle.
August 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
🚨🚨" It was humiliating to watch an American president act like a happy puppy upon encountering the dictator of a much poorer, much less important state, treating him as a superior". Spot-on by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social of #anchorage debacle.
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NEW: UCLA should not bend “on their knees” to Trump in negotiations, Newsom says, chiding Columbia and Brown deals www.latimes.com/california/s...
UCLA should not bend 'on their knees' to Trump in grant negotiations, Newsom says
Making his first public comments about how the University of California should proceed in negotiations with President Trump over grant freezes, Gov. Gavin Newsom chided deals struck by Ivy Leagues and...
www.latimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
NEW: UCLA should not bend “on their knees” to Trump in negotiations, Newsom says, chiding Columbia and Brown deals www.latimes.com/california/s...
Hey, folks, you want to read this essay on AI. In fact, you want to read anything and everything from Sarah Kendzior. The way she weaves words is more sorceress than writer (compliment). Check out her work and, if you like it, consider subscribing so she can keep at it.
NEW ARTICLE! On the dangers of AI: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/soul-strip...
August 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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All the dire implications notwithstanding it is hilarious how evil this technology is. Billions of dollars spent on this greasy lying stupid thing that was literally built to replace people, and everyone that uses it gets weaker, lazier, dumber, and sadder for having done so. Well done all around.
“On Tuesday afternoon, ChatGPT encouraged me to cut my wrists.” @lilashroff.bsky.social reports on how the chatbot was easily prompted to offer instructions for murder, self-mutilation, and devil worship: https://theatln.tc/Up7Ycoli
July 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
All the dire implications notwithstanding it is hilarious how evil this technology is. Billions of dollars spent on this greasy lying stupid thing that was literally built to replace people, and everyone that uses it gets weaker, lazier, dumber, and sadder for having done so. Well done all around.
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I have hardworking male colleagues. But I also know a LOT of men who for years have been spouting vague instructions and waiting for someone else to do the work, taking credit for it when it's finally done. Of course they're early AI adopters.
Every. Single. Story. about women not using AI as much as men portray it as bad for their future career prospects (without a shred of evidence) and a result of women being fearful little ladies rather than looking at AI's output and saying "this sucks, it's not going to help me."
For women, the increase of AI use in the workplace may affect their careers: Harvard study
Women are using AI significantly less then men and it’s going to have a major impact on their careers, according to extensive research on the topic.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I have hardworking male colleagues. But I also know a LOT of men who for years have been spouting vague instructions and waiting for someone else to do the work, taking credit for it when it's finally done. Of course they're early AI adopters.
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We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
― Howard Zinn
Only one thing is certain: if we give up, we lose. Keep going.
Goodnight 💚
― Howard Zinn
Only one thing is certain: if we give up, we lose. Keep going.
Goodnight 💚
July 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
― Howard Zinn
Only one thing is certain: if we give up, we lose. Keep going.
Goodnight 💚
― Howard Zinn
Only one thing is certain: if we give up, we lose. Keep going.
Goodnight 💚
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Wait wait wait wait so Columbia MUST create a DEI office for Jewish folks but MAY NOT create a DEI office for anyone else? Am I reading this right?
July 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Wait wait wait wait so Columbia MUST create a DEI office for Jewish folks but MAY NOT create a DEI office for anyone else? Am I reading this right?
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Since 2000, Gavi has helped get vaccines to 1.1 billion children. The U.S. announced that, after this year, it’s pulling out all its money. If that happens, Gavi estimates that 75 million children will miss vaccinations over the next five years—and of those, 1.2 million children will die.
July 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Since 2000, Gavi has helped get vaccines to 1.1 billion children. The U.S. announced that, after this year, it’s pulling out all its money. If that happens, Gavi estimates that 75 million children will miss vaccinations over the next five years—and of those, 1.2 million children will die.
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Columnist Julian E. Zelizer writes that Trump is drifting further away from the constitutional principles that the Founding Fathers, who were terrified of monarchy, tried to enshrine.
Is Trump’s Use of Executive Power Really So Different?
Presidents of both parties have relied on expansive authority to achieve their goals.
foreignpolicy.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Columnist Julian E. Zelizer writes that Trump is drifting further away from the constitutional principles that the Founding Fathers, who were terrified of monarchy, tried to enshrine.
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Final vote. 50-50. VP breaks the tie.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
July 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Final vote. 50-50. VP breaks the tie.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
One single GOP Senator could have stopped this abomination. Saved millions of parents from watching their child go hungry. Saved the lives destroyed when Medicaid disappears.
They will all live forever with the horror of this bill.
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A must read tonight from @sifill.bsky.social.
A Court Without the Range open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
A Court Without the Range open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
A Court Without the Range
The Reconstruction Court 2.0
open.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
A must read tonight from @sifill.bsky.social.
A Court Without the Range open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
A Court Without the Range open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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Trump now hinting he may suspend the billions of dollars the U.S. annually supplies to Israel unless the country's prosecutors halt their corruption trial of Netanyahu, who is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes
June 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Trump now hinting he may suspend the billions of dollars the U.S. annually supplies to Israel unless the country's prosecutors halt their corruption trial of Netanyahu, who is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes
Ok. Do you understand what’s happening now???
Trump's State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce says America is "the greatest country on earth next to Israel"
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Ok. Do you understand what’s happening now???
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Sources said that even at the start of his second term, Trump was discussing with multiple advisers where & when it would make sense to send in federal troops, either for supposed crime control or in response to larger-scale public activism against his agenda.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Sources said that even at the start of his second term, Trump was discussing with multiple advisers where & when it would make sense to send in federal troops, either for supposed crime control or in response to larger-scale public activism against his agenda.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Investigations are now underway into officers and ICE agents who fired crowd-control munitions at dangerously close range. In case after case, the situation only escalated when force was used against peaceful protesters.
June 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Investigations are now underway into officers and ICE agents who fired crowd-control munitions at dangerously close range. In case after case, the situation only escalated when force was used against peaceful protesters.
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This is a superb speech by @governor.ca.gov just now.
Clear. Strong. Simple. Direct. Angry—in a way that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Seven plus minutes of the most effective rhetoric in response to Trump.
This is how you want a leader to talk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=linJ...
Clear. Strong. Simple. Direct. Angry—in a way that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Seven plus minutes of the most effective rhetoric in response to Trump.
This is how you want a leader to talk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=linJ...
'Weakness masquerading as strength': Hear Newsom's blistering speech on Trump as LA protests persist
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This is a superb speech by @governor.ca.gov just now.
Clear. Strong. Simple. Direct. Angry—in a way that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Seven plus minutes of the most effective rhetoric in response to Trump.
This is how you want a leader to talk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=linJ...
Clear. Strong. Simple. Direct. Angry—in a way that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Seven plus minutes of the most effective rhetoric in response to Trump.
This is how you want a leader to talk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=linJ...
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They keep talking about punishing protestors as if this country wasn’t FOUNDED BY PROTESTERS WHO ENSHRINED THE RIGHT TO PROTEST, I AM SO TIRED OF HOW STUPID THINGS HAVE BECOME
June 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
They keep talking about punishing protestors as if this country wasn’t FOUNDED BY PROTESTERS WHO ENSHRINED THE RIGHT TO PROTEST, I AM SO TIRED OF HOW STUPID THINGS HAVE BECOME
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I've decided to turn any hate towards this into a positive. Every time I get flipped off or thumbs down for this flag I'm gonna make a 3$ donation to www.thetrevorproject.org at the end of the month.
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
June 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I've decided to turn any hate towards this into a positive. Every time I get flipped off or thumbs down for this flag I'm gonna make a 3$ donation to www.thetrevorproject.org at the end of the month.
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
This is not lost on most Americans. MAGA should care, but they don’t.
#GOPHypocrisy
#GOPHypocrisy
Somehow, Trump has declared that we’re under numerous national emergencies from the Southern Border Emergency to the Energy Emergency, Trade Emergency, Public Lands Emergency, and Immigration Enforcement Emergency. Yet these crises seem so “urgent” that he finds time to golf every weekend. Odd.
May 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is not lost on most Americans. MAGA should care, but they don’t.
#GOPHypocrisy
#GOPHypocrisy
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Many of us are struggling with a desperate sense of urgency while it seems so many others are asleep. It was 2.5 years from the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence. We've had 3 months. That war was won because day after day, people chose to keep going
Keep going friends. Goodnight💚
Keep going friends. Goodnight💚
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Many of us are struggling with a desperate sense of urgency while it seems so many others are asleep. It was 2.5 years from the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence. We've had 3 months. That war was won because day after day, people chose to keep going
Keep going friends. Goodnight💚
Keep going friends. Goodnight💚
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio just sat down for a one-on-one interview with a man who, as @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social has reported, has claimed that "Jewish influence on the West" has led to "white genocide" and once said "Hitler actually had some decent points."
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
April 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio just sat down for a one-on-one interview with a man who, as @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social has reported, has claimed that "Jewish influence on the West" has led to "white genocide" and once said "Hitler actually had some decent points."
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...