Angtha Thar
@untamespirit.bsky.social
Geek who stays on top on news and have a habit of reading/watching documentaries and play with cookies. Octavia Butler fan girl. Currently reading Sarah Kendzior. And don't worry, I'm not a bot and jerk-wad troll. She/her
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Angtha Thar
@untamespirit.bsky.social
· Jan 19
just a reminder that despite somewhat dismal sales numbers, people who've read my book said they found it important and clarifying, and emotionally resonant, and thoughtful, and well-written. and i hope you'll consider buying it as we move into the era it describes:
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Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America a book by Talia Lavin
Esquire Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are en...
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Hi @swordsjew.bsky.social and #booksky📚💙, I'm ready to do a book thread on Wild Faith. TW: Child abuse, sexual assult, antisemitism
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i want to be clear about this: worker’s rights also includes the right to be free from racist or sexist or gendered abuse at your job.
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
i want to be clear about this: worker’s rights also includes the right to be free from racist or sexist or gendered abuse at your job.
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No fucking class solidarity with fucking racists.
December 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
No fucking class solidarity with fucking racists.
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How is this not an implicit threat? In the Before Times, the FBI would be knocking on Derrick's trailer door.
Nothing says Republican and Christian values like decorating a Christmas tree with effigies of people you want to murder and then posting it on social media.
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How is this not an implicit threat? In the Before Times, the FBI would be knocking on Derrick's trailer door.
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Not only is this tantamount to reintroducing visas for these countries, it's actually stricter than any visa I've applied for (including Russia and China) in recent memory.
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Not only is this tantamount to reintroducing visas for these countries, it's actually stricter than any visa I've applied for (including Russia and China) in recent memory.
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Saddest thing is that Neeson’s late wife Natasha Richardson was a AIDS advocate and AmFAR spokesperson and now he’s palling around w anti-vaxxers and AIDS denialists.
SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Saddest thing is that Neeson’s late wife Natasha Richardson was a AIDS advocate and AmFAR spokesperson and now he’s palling around w anti-vaxxers and AIDS denialists.
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Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI & invested $1 billion into the company
Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on animated, masked & creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar & Star Wars
Curated selections of AI generated videos will be released on Disney+
Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on animated, masked & creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar & Star Wars
Curated selections of AI generated videos will be released on Disney+
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI & invested $1 billion into the company
Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on animated, masked & creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar & Star Wars
Curated selections of AI generated videos will be released on Disney+
Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on animated, masked & creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar & Star Wars
Curated selections of AI generated videos will be released on Disney+
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This is SO important.
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is SO important.
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I do not want user generated content on Disney Plus! My child is not allowed to watch YouTube because I only want him to consume vetted movies and shows!
"Iger said the deal also fulfills a longtime desire by Disney to put user-generated content on its Disney+ streaming platform. Disney initially plans to put select videos created on Sora onto Disney+ to increase engagement with users, especially younger ones." www.businessinsider.com/disney-bob-i...
Disney CEO Bob Iger explains why he just did a blockbuster OpenAI deal
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company's licensing deal with OpenAI will let it capitalize on a fast-growing technology and engage younger audiences.
www.businessinsider.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I do not want user generated content on Disney Plus! My child is not allowed to watch YouTube because I only want him to consume vetted movies and shows!
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*taps sign* www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?t...
December 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
*taps sign* www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?t...
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Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, is in court right now.
He has appeared in court before, but only via Zoom — this is his first time appearing in person.
He has appeared in court before, but only via Zoom — this is his first time appearing in person.
December 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, is in court right now.
He has appeared in court before, but only via Zoom — this is his first time appearing in person.
He has appeared in court before, but only via Zoom — this is his first time appearing in person.
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So, a couple months back, I interviewed Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic, for @longlead.com's Depth Perception newsletter. At one point, I asked him about the deal they made with OpenAI, and he explained the thought process behind why they did it. (Link in next post) 1/
December 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
So, a couple months back, I interviewed Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic, for @longlead.com's Depth Perception newsletter. At one point, I asked him about the deal they made with OpenAI, and he explained the thought process behind why they did it. (Link in next post) 1/
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I’M LOSING MY SHIT THIS IS SO FUNNY
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I’M LOSING MY SHIT THIS IS SO FUNNY
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This is so fucking funny dude.
December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This is so fucking funny dude.
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What's ominous is all of the trusted women of color who know a lot about AI are saying that a crash is on the way and the white guys are pretending they are taking it to the moon. This means that a crash is definitely on its way.
December 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What's ominous is all of the trusted women of color who know a lot about AI are saying that a crash is on the way and the white guys are pretending they are taking it to the moon. This means that a crash is definitely on its way.
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Jeff Garcia isn't the only NickToons VA we lost yesterday, unfortunately.
Jim Ward, the voice of Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome on The Fairly OddParents, also passed away then due to Alzheimer's at the age of 66. parade.com/news/jim-war...
Farewell, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome.
Jim Ward, the voice of Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome on The Fairly OddParents, also passed away then due to Alzheimer's at the age of 66. parade.com/news/jim-war...
Farewell, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome.
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jeff Garcia isn't the only NickToons VA we lost yesterday, unfortunately.
Jim Ward, the voice of Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome on The Fairly OddParents, also passed away then due to Alzheimer's at the age of 66. parade.com/news/jim-war...
Farewell, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome.
Jim Ward, the voice of Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome on The Fairly OddParents, also passed away then due to Alzheimer's at the age of 66. parade.com/news/jim-war...
Farewell, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome.
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Trump asks why they don’t have more immigrants from Sweden, Norway and non “sh*thole countries”.
People in those countries don’t want to immigrate to the US.
They don’t even want to visit.
They get healthcare, housing, a living wage, maternity leave, paid time off and zero fascism.
People in those countries don’t want to immigrate to the US.
They don’t even want to visit.
They get healthcare, housing, a living wage, maternity leave, paid time off and zero fascism.
December 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Trump asks why they don’t have more immigrants from Sweden, Norway and non “sh*thole countries”.
People in those countries don’t want to immigrate to the US.
They don’t even want to visit.
They get healthcare, housing, a living wage, maternity leave, paid time off and zero fascism.
People in those countries don’t want to immigrate to the US.
They don’t even want to visit.
They get healthcare, housing, a living wage, maternity leave, paid time off and zero fascism.
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The Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, famously corrected Trump’s math on live tv a few months ago.
Now he’s bravely stating that it’s Trump’s tariffs raising prices for Americans.
It’s not the immigrants. It’s not the social programs. It’s not “Biden era policies”.
It’s the tariffs.
Now he’s bravely stating that it’s Trump’s tariffs raising prices for Americans.
It’s not the immigrants. It’s not the social programs. It’s not “Biden era policies”.
It’s the tariffs.
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, famously corrected Trump’s math on live tv a few months ago.
Now he’s bravely stating that it’s Trump’s tariffs raising prices for Americans.
It’s not the immigrants. It’s not the social programs. It’s not “Biden era policies”.
It’s the tariffs.
Now he’s bravely stating that it’s Trump’s tariffs raising prices for Americans.
It’s not the immigrants. It’s not the social programs. It’s not “Biden era policies”.
It’s the tariffs.
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Media companies have been trying to figure out how NOT to pay reporters for decades. Mass layoffs and freelancer exploitation are their bread and butter. They won’t be satisfied until they eliminate their staff entirely. AI is their dream come true. It’s “we don’t even have to pay you in exposure”
Is there any data whatsoever that "younger listeners" actually want this? Or did they just have a contract with an AI voice company and this is what they shat out and because it's new they've decided it's for the youth.
digiday.com/media/the-wa...
digiday.com/media/the-wa...
The Washington Post debuts AI-personalized podcasts to hook younger listeners
The Washington Post used AI to build a pick-your-own-format news podcast, letting listeners choose the topics, hosts and duration.
digiday.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Media companies have been trying to figure out how NOT to pay reporters for decades. Mass layoffs and freelancer exploitation are their bread and butter. They won’t be satisfied until they eliminate their staff entirely. AI is their dream come true. It’s “we don’t even have to pay you in exposure”
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Nick Fuentes being on Piers Morgan is objectively bad, and that includes whether he “looked bad” or not.
His entire brand is made off trolling offensively to gain the attention of others and it works enormously well.
Giving him bigger and more mainstream places to do that just helps him.
His entire brand is made off trolling offensively to gain the attention of others and it works enormously well.
Giving him bigger and more mainstream places to do that just helps him.
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Nick Fuentes being on Piers Morgan is objectively bad, and that includes whether he “looked bad” or not.
His entire brand is made off trolling offensively to gain the attention of others and it works enormously well.
Giving him bigger and more mainstream places to do that just helps him.
His entire brand is made off trolling offensively to gain the attention of others and it works enormously well.
Giving him bigger and more mainstream places to do that just helps him.
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I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
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Expect more resignations and more death.
House Republicans are moving forward with health care votes next week, but an extension of enhanced ACA subsidies is not part of their plan.
House GOP to advance health care bills without ACA fix
GOP leaders will bring "consensus" bills to the floor to lower health care costs, but an ACA fix is not among them.
www.axios.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Expect more resignations and more death.
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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Ellison is also part of the consortium who purchased and is poised to control TikTok in the United States.
This isn’t only about “conservatism.”
This is also about a concerted effort to create a pro-Israel narrative landscape across media modes and platforms.
This isn’t only about “conservatism.”
This is also about a concerted effort to create a pro-Israel narrative landscape across media modes and platforms.
If Paramount is allowed to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, the conservative billionaire Ellison family will control:
Paramount Studios
CBS
CNN
MTV
HBO
Comedy Central
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network
Warner Bros.
DC Studios
Fandango
New Line Cinema
TNT Sports
TBS
Oracle
And more.
Paramount Studios
CBS
CNN
MTV
HBO
Comedy Central
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network
Warner Bros.
DC Studios
Fandango
New Line Cinema
TNT Sports
TBS
Oracle
And more.
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Ellison is also part of the consortium who purchased and is poised to control TikTok in the United States.
This isn’t only about “conservatism.”
This is also about a concerted effort to create a pro-Israel narrative landscape across media modes and platforms.
This isn’t only about “conservatism.”
This is also about a concerted effort to create a pro-Israel narrative landscape across media modes and platforms.
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Misogyny and racism put people's safety at risk and don't lower the cost of living for anyone.
Every Trump rally is a Klan rally.
Every Trump rally is a Klan rally.
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Misogyny and racism put people's safety at risk and don't lower the cost of living for anyone.
Every Trump rally is a Klan rally.
Every Trump rally is a Klan rally.