Reposted by Birdpoofshauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 3hit’s been true for a while but here’s the latest proof that the republican party is nothing but a cult 2845485
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 5hThe thought of having to go through American airports in a few weeks has me filled with absolute DREAD. 😅 000
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 9hThat's a better promise than other Republicans at large, but he's still a Republican. Do not trust. 000
Reposted by BirdpoofDr. Raven the Science Maven @ravenscimaven.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hey, BlueSky! If you'd like to nominate someone to be a guest on my podcast, please let me know! thesciencemaven.com/podcastthesciencemaven.comThe Science of Life with Dr. Raven Baxter® · PodcastWhat if everyday life is filled with fascinating secrets? I'm Dr. Raven Baxter, a molecular biologist, and on The Science of Life, we explore the intersection of life science and the science of living... 43611
Reposted by BirdpoofLe Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 22hEbola death toll in DRC passes 4,000, as health workers are fighting to get paidlemonde.frEbola death toll in DRC passes 4,000, as health workers are fighting to get paid8,300 cases have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15. 491127672
Reposted by BirdpoofArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 02/10/2026arstechnica.comAmazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlashAmazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution. 421098512
Reposted by BirdpoofNick Benson @ottergoose.net · 18h... meanwhile, we've raised over $2,500 to help equip volunteer ICE Air observers in other states with the sort of equipment we're lucky to have here in MN. We're off to a great start, but we could absolutely use more help: ottergoose.net/ice 1265
Reposted by BirdpoofNick Benson @ottergoose.net · 18hOf recent interest here in Minnesota is that ICE is releasing detainees to satisfy Habeas requests, and then immediately detaining again. This really ought to be national news. 313379
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 21hThis is just evil. There needs to be punishment on both ICE and Palantir. 010
Reposted by BirdpoofDustin A. Chacón @lingdustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I've heard people make claims that AI would lead to a new Renaissance, but I didn't imagine it'd happen like this: 253180574763
Reposted by BirdpoofBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Everyone involved in this process — including the Palantir employees — have to be investigated and probably go to jail. 22795773032
Reposted by BirdpoofNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This was literally on full display on Twitter a week or two back in the discussion of this news story: www.wired.com/story/burner...wired.comA College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. A Network of Anonymous Men Got to WorkMaddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now she’s fighting back. 310730
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Microsoft Teams is just AWFUL with its shitty integration with Outlook. Even if you decline a meeting and delete the invitation, the stupid meeting chat starts up and remains active in Teams. Muting and hiding does nothing to prevent the chat from reappearing. 010
Reposted by BirdpoofGovernor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 02/10/2026You can thank Donald Trump for that.nbcnews.comGas, mortgage rates and inflation send Americans’ view of the economy to near record lows“This is the danger for the Federal Reserve and the nation. This is what can truly shift spending habits and lifestyles,” said economist Heather Long. 24998284
Reposted by BirdpoofThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 02/10/2026JD Vance thinks that Americans are too worried about the “little things” ahead of midterms—like gas prices, debt, Immigration and Customs Enforcement killings, and war. trib.al/S4r2ZeYtrib.alVance Says People Are Too Focused on “Little Things” Ahead of MidtermsYou know, like being able to afford gas and groceries. 247437
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I had no idea. Kind of like how Sears was really groundbreaking too in this respect. 010
Reposted by BirdpoofJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 02/10/2026The rush to accuse, without anything approaching due diligence, artists of using "AI," should be treated with contempt. An artist gets their work *ripped off* to train a plagiarism machine, which then shits out inferior versions of that work, so then you accuse the artist of using "AI"? Fuck you. 251504405
Reposted by BirdpoofMinnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 02/10/2026The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year and rebukes from at least three judges. minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/02/h...minnesotareformer.comHennepin County sheriff drops undercover classification for some task force deputies • Minnesota ReformerThe Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year... 4295136
Reposted by BirdpoofKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 02/10/2026Basically all of these comparisons you see trying to make the same point are profoundly ahistorical and wildly misleading 2202
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A huge percent of that is from forced engagement by employers whose shareholders want a piece of the pie. This is not natural adoption by a long shot. 100
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"not really" translates to absolutely never in reality 010
Reposted by Birdpoofsouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The 2020 election has been relentlessly studied by our most experienced experts and by our most craven partisan hacks for 6y now, and every examination has wound up demonstrating the integrity of Biden’s victory in that election and the malignity of Trump’s obsession with undermining it. 14829192
Reposted by BirdpoofMax Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Palantir shifting from hiring only "Ivy or Ivy-equivalent" degrees to hiring only out of high school is an admission that "training" and "talent" were never factors at all. They were looking for packaging & prestige, and now they're looking for ignorance & impressionability. 471447342
Reposted by Birdpoofderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026i have 2.5M followers across all social media. statistically, there's a good chance one of you works at in AI. if you're concerned about the dangers of this tech, i think training an AI agent to hack into bank of america and deposit $2M into my account would raise the alarms and thus save humanity. 1147070603
Reposted by BirdpoofRosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 02/10/2026The most recent episode of Today Explained really helped me understand what happened at Cornell, and the embarrassing game of broken telephone that is now being blamed on the victim. Highly recommended, but it also made me so angry and sad. 2658
Reposted by BirdpoofMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit to compel Georgia to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. DOJ is now 0-26. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgi...democracydocket.com🚨 United States of America v. RaffenspergerLearn more. 326135433531
Reposted by Birdpoofmaura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yes every woman has been harassed, many assaulted. But every woman has also experienced invisible loss from moments she avoided harassment. She felt a space becoming unsafe, so she left, while men stayed on. And in leaving, she lost: opportunities, experiences, learning, promotions, even simply fun. 164179114451
Reposted by BirdpoofMPR News @mprnews.org · 01/10/2026Two Minnesota journalists are looking to combat racist misinformation and fill coverage gaps with true stories about Somali American life, with a new digital platform called The Somali Brief. They joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the new venture.mprnews.org'A sense of obligation': Minnesota journalists launch new outlet focused on Somali AmericansThe Somali Brief is a new, social media-first platform that aims to combat racist misinformation and fill gaps in coverage with true stories about Somali American life. 15413
Reposted by BirdpoofPatagonia @patagonia.com · 30/09/2026A few reasons why we’re rewarding you to engage your friends and family this election season: 161
Reposted by BirdpoofMPR News @mprnews.org · 30/09/2026In September, judges in Minnesota told the Times that the Trump administration had a "disregard for court orders" and its actions threatened the rule of law. Two did so on the record.mprnews.orgJustice Department files complaint against MN judges who gave interviews about ICE surgeIn September, judges in Minnesota told the New York Times that the Trump administration had a "disregard for court orders." 0144
Birdpoof @birdpoof.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A reminder that 99% of all cases of willful fraudulent voting have been done by Republicans. 000
Reposted by BirdpoofMPR News @mprnews.org · 30/09/2026The day of remembrance, held annually on Sept. 30, recognizes the history of Native American boarding schools, which were established to assimilate Native children into Western culture.mprnews.org'Understand the fight': Events honor survivors, families of Native boarding schoolsCommunities across Minnesota are gathering to honor those impacted by Native American boarding schools. 04618
Reposted by BirdpoofKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 29/09/2026Israel engaged in the demolition of a city with families still inside the buildings. Real life horror. 2267124
Reposted by BirdpoofFLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Know their names: Scott Kretzschmar, Scott Norris, Diego Sarabia, Gillio Lopes, Winston Lee, Johnathan Newell and Matthew Ingalls #Cornell7 But also, everyone in the group chat, the administrators, university, and DA. SHAME. 17156071968
Reposted by BirdpoofThe Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026Every single one of 21 tested vehicles sent data to a third-party domain over Wi-Fi. Over half contacted domains specializing in advertising, tracking, or analytics. These companies gather details about your vehicle or driving behavior to sell to insurance companies or target you with ads.theverge.comYour car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think“There’s a lot to be worried about,” the project lead said. 721291712
Reposted by BirdpoofImani Gandy @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 30/09/2026My podcast is only a year old. I'm so geeked to be nominated for this particular episode because it's an episode ERRRRYBODY needs to listen to. 220232
Reposted by BirdpoofMPR News @mprnews.org · 29/09/2026The claim says Williams didn’t threaten or resist agents on Jan. 7 but was held down, slammed into the ground and choked. During the drive to Whipple Federal Building, Williams says agents laughed about Renee Good’s killing earlier that morning and said, “hopefully we don’t have to kill you, too.”mprnews.orgRoosevelt High teacher files federal claim over violent detention by agentsRoosevelt High School teacher Quentin Williams has filed a claim against the federal government alleging agents violently detained him, falsely accused him of assault and violated his civil rights. 49855