UltraBeth
@ultrabeth.bsky.social
If you're gonna be something, might as well make it Ultra.
Lover of music, community, making people's lives better, big ideas, thinking in paragraphs, philosophical musings, fire, art, and living beyond the box (even if a Beth-in-a-box was pretty cute).
Lover of music, community, making people's lives better, big ideas, thinking in paragraphs, philosophical musings, fire, art, and living beyond the box (even if a Beth-in-a-box was pretty cute).
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Yes. Please and thank you. ❤️
The news media are focusing on how Trump is abusing federal workers and depriving the American people of vital services as he vandalizes government agencies. But the media need to say more often that these actions are ILLEGAL.
March 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Yes. Please and thank you. ❤️
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@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
History Professor Answers Dictator Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
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I keep seeing people say “be careful; you’ll end up on a list.” Well, I’ve got some news for you:
If you’re truly worried about winding up on a list, we’re way past the point at which silence will help a damn thing.
If you’re truly worried about winding up on a list, we’re way past the point at which silence will help a damn thing.
March 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I keep seeing people say “be careful; you’ll end up on a list.” Well, I’ve got some news for you:
If you’re truly worried about winding up on a list, we’re way past the point at which silence will help a damn thing.
If you’re truly worried about winding up on a list, we’re way past the point at which silence will help a damn thing.
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it still fucks my head that the literal secretary of state, the person who’s job it was to know all things foreign policy, got on stage and told us in no uncertain terms that he was a puppet and folks chose to ignore that because…her emails?
After years of yelling that the “Russia hoax” was a witch hunt, Trump is now openly colluding with Vladimir Putin in both narrative and action.
A Fool and a Tool: Trump Is Spreading Russian Disinformation
Three years after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Trump is not just siding with Putin, he’s circulating Putin’s lies.
www.thebulwark.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
it still fucks my head that the literal secretary of state, the person who’s job it was to know all things foreign policy, got on stage and told us in no uncertain terms that he was a puppet and folks chose to ignore that because…her emails?
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America held hostage
February 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
America held hostage
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Today February 23, 2025 @nytimes.com editors have seemingly approved of the use of the words “lying / lie” being applied to Donald Trump.
Hopefully this provides inspiration for other journalists, editors, publishers looking for guidance.
Is NYT approval of the use of “racist” in the works?
Hopefully this provides inspiration for other journalists, editors, publishers looking for guidance.
Is NYT approval of the use of “racist” in the works?
February 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Today February 23, 2025 @nytimes.com editors have seemingly approved of the use of the words “lying / lie” being applied to Donald Trump.
Hopefully this provides inspiration for other journalists, editors, publishers looking for guidance.
Is NYT approval of the use of “racist” in the works?
Hopefully this provides inspiration for other journalists, editors, publishers looking for guidance.
Is NYT approval of the use of “racist” in the works?
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Want to tell the public what US government workers actually do, vs. the propaganda spewed by DOGE? This incredible website, "We the Builders," is asking for first-person testimonials from government workers about their actual jobs, and how they make the government work. www.wethebuilders.org
We are the builders
We find the truth and tell the truth
www.wethebuilders.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Want to tell the public what US government workers actually do, vs. the propaganda spewed by DOGE? This incredible website, "We the Builders," is asking for first-person testimonials from government workers about their actual jobs, and how they make the government work. www.wethebuilders.org
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"The developments during these first weeks of Trump’s second administration are posing a very real mental health threat that people may need new skills to manage."
Shock, injury, fear, comprehension difficulty; like a car crash: www.scientificamerican.com/article/feel...
Archived: archive.is/kgVij
Shock, injury, fear, comprehension difficulty; like a car crash: www.scientificamerican.com/article/feel...
Archived: archive.is/kgVij
Why the News Feels Overwhelming—And How to Cope
An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
www.scientificamerican.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"The developments during these first weeks of Trump’s second administration are posing a very real mental health threat that people may need new skills to manage."
Shock, injury, fear, comprehension difficulty; like a car crash: www.scientificamerican.com/article/feel...
Archived: archive.is/kgVij
Shock, injury, fear, comprehension difficulty; like a car crash: www.scientificamerican.com/article/feel...
Archived: archive.is/kgVij
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This is just to say
I have fired
the bureaucrats
throughout
your government
Even the ones
that were probably
keeping planes
in the air
Forgive me
I am not very smart
So efficiency
Much savings
I have fired
the bureaucrats
throughout
your government
Even the ones
that were probably
keeping planes
in the air
Forgive me
I am not very smart
So efficiency
Much savings
February 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This is just to say
I have fired
the bureaucrats
throughout
your government
Even the ones
that were probably
keeping planes
in the air
Forgive me
I am not very smart
So efficiency
Much savings
I have fired
the bureaucrats
throughout
your government
Even the ones
that were probably
keeping planes
in the air
Forgive me
I am not very smart
So efficiency
Much savings
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Trying to figure out what leverage you have? Sir, we literally wrote it down for you: indivisible.org/resource/exp...
February 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trying to figure out what leverage you have? Sir, we literally wrote it down for you: indivisible.org/resource/exp...
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What happens when the Trump administration decides to bypass court orders? Well, now we know the answer.
@normeisen.bsky.social explains to @jenrubin.bsky.social what happened in a Rhode Island courtroom yesterday and what comes next for democracy and justice.
@normeisen.bsky.social explains to @jenrubin.bsky.social what happened in a Rhode Island courtroom yesterday and what comes next for democracy and justice.
Norm Eisen explains to Jen Rubin what happened in a Rhode Island courtroom...
...and what comes next, for democracy and justice.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What happens when the Trump administration decides to bypass court orders? Well, now we know the answer.
@normeisen.bsky.social explains to @jenrubin.bsky.social what happened in a Rhode Island courtroom yesterday and what comes next for democracy and justice.
@normeisen.bsky.social explains to @jenrubin.bsky.social what happened in a Rhode Island courtroom yesterday and what comes next for democracy and justice.
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We think they should be powerful enough to afford principles. They think they have a lot to lose (and they lost their "don't be evil" motto a long time ago). Google, you coward, you quisling.
February 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We think they should be powerful enough to afford principles. They think they have a lot to lose (and they lost their "don't be evil" motto a long time ago). Google, you coward, you quisling.
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An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
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A federal judge has just ordered Musk to get out of Treasury’s computers. We are fortunate there are good lawyers representing democracy. Normally that would end the matter, but in this era there are legit questions about compliance & enforcement. We live on the edge of a constitutional crisis.
February 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A federal judge has just ordered Musk to get out of Treasury’s computers. We are fortunate there are good lawyers representing democracy. Normally that would end the matter, but in this era there are legit questions about compliance & enforcement. We live on the edge of a constitutional crisis.
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Elon Musk’s staffers have gained access to the computer systems at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), claiming to use that access to search for programs and staff linked to diversity policies.
February 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Elon Musk’s staffers have gained access to the computer systems at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), claiming to use that access to search for programs and staff linked to diversity policies.
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Who could have predicted that "The world's richest man has been illegally handed the keys to the federal treasury and will be personally deciding if your mom gets her social security check" would be a bad look? pro.morningconsult.com/analysis/elo...
Voters Are Turning on Elon Musk
The tech billionaire’s favorability and support to be in Trump’s administration has dropped
pro.morningconsult.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Who could have predicted that "The world's richest man has been illegally handed the keys to the federal treasury and will be personally deciding if your mom gets her social security check" would be a bad look? pro.morningconsult.com/analysis/elo...
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An important fact that's really hard to believe and keep in focus is that there's no federal law enforcement right now, at least none for people on Trump's team who commit crimes.
A teen DOGE staffer recently given access to government systems worked at a startup known for hiring convicted hackers. Someone using a Telegram handle associated with him also solicited a cyberattack-for-hire service in 2022. All raising questions about his vetting. www.wired.com/story/edward...
DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.
www.wired.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
An important fact that's really hard to believe and keep in focus is that there's no federal law enforcement right now, at least none for people on Trump's team who commit crimes.
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Lotta people engaging with this post like there's a moment in the future where we hold all the power and get to stand in judgment of those who weren't with us. That is not currently the trajectory we're on. If you've got a plan to make it happen, LMK! Otherwise gonna stick with "build the coalition"
friendly reminder that the best case scenario over the coming years is that a lot of people say "I supported Trump but this isn't what I wanted at all" and when they do that it's gonna be really, really important that we say "welcome in," not "fuck you, we told you so"
February 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Lotta people engaging with this post like there's a moment in the future where we hold all the power and get to stand in judgment of those who weren't with us. That is not currently the trajectory we're on. If you've got a plan to make it happen, LMK! Otherwise gonna stick with "build the coalition"
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I built a tool to help protect text against surveillance and fingerprinting.
It detects hidden markers, special characters, and patterns that could be used to track the writer.
It detects hidden markers, special characters, and patterns that could be used to track the writer.
Please share: We’ve received word that Elon Musk’s staffers are using space characters to identify information leakers. Before sharing any information, please use a checker to detect and remove these.
February 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I built a tool to help protect text against surveillance and fingerprinting.
It detects hidden markers, special characters, and patterns that could be used to track the writer.
It detects hidden markers, special characters, and patterns that could be used to track the writer.
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#cyberbarons . . . the term perfectly captures what the resistance needs to focus on fighting
This is a moment.
It's a powerful articulation of the problem with #cyberbarons consolidating government and economic power and the potential response -- genesis of a populist antitrust, anti-monopoly movement.
Could appeal beyond partisan divides.
@raskin.house.gov with @chrislhayes.bsky.social
It's a powerful articulation of the problem with #cyberbarons consolidating government and economic power and the potential response -- genesis of a populist antitrust, anti-monopoly movement.
Could appeal beyond partisan divides.
@raskin.house.gov with @chrislhayes.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#cyberbarons . . . the term perfectly captures what the resistance needs to focus on fighting
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👩🏼Why aren't *people* protesting?!
Folk ask unironically, just a few years after the largest civil rights protest in US history... during which Biden transferred $52 billion away from Covid relief, half of which was used to pay for more cops and jails, to fill budgets by fining innocent Black folk.
Folk ask unironically, just a few years after the largest civil rights protest in US history... during which Biden transferred $52 billion away from Covid relief, half of which was used to pay for more cops and jails, to fill budgets by fining innocent Black folk.
Rifles, Tasers and Jails: How Cities and States Spent Billions of COVID-19 Relief
President Biden’s signature American Rescue Plan Act gave local governments $350 billion to recover from COVID-19. They spent much of it on police, prisons and the courts.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
👩🏼Why aren't *people* protesting?!
Folk ask unironically, just a few years after the largest civil rights protest in US history... during which Biden transferred $52 billion away from Covid relief, half of which was used to pay for more cops and jails, to fill budgets by fining innocent Black folk.
Folk ask unironically, just a few years after the largest civil rights protest in US history... during which Biden transferred $52 billion away from Covid relief, half of which was used to pay for more cops and jails, to fill budgets by fining innocent Black folk.
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The storefront for #AltGovCares is still up, it seems.
Literally, every penny is sent to charity directly from Spring. We don't even know if, when, or how many have been sold. Altgov is wholly blind on the details on purpose.
altgovcares.creator-spring.com
Literally, every penny is sent to charity directly from Spring. We don't even know if, when, or how many have been sold. Altgov is wholly blind on the details on purpose.
altgovcares.creator-spring.com
#AltGovCares
Spring Store
altgovcares.creator-spring.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The storefront for #AltGovCares is still up, it seems.
Literally, every penny is sent to charity directly from Spring. We don't even know if, when, or how many have been sold. Altgov is wholly blind on the details on purpose.
altgovcares.creator-spring.com
Literally, every penny is sent to charity directly from Spring. We don't even know if, when, or how many have been sold. Altgov is wholly blind on the details on purpose.
altgovcares.creator-spring.com
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We told you …
analysis by TIME found that nearly two-thirds of the executive actions Trump has issued so far mirror or partially mirror proposals from Project 2025 time.com/7209901/dona...
Trump's Early Actions Mirror Project 2025
A TIME analysis found that nearly two-thirds of the executive actions Trump has issued mirror or partially mirror proposals from Project 2025.
time.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We told you …
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Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
propub.li/3DGXECO
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
propub.li/3DGXECO
The Militia and the Mole
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.
propub.li
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
propub.li/3DGXECO
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
propub.li/3DGXECO