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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Still alive, just not here very often. Still in the USA because of reasons (sigh). Rehired by the feds (for now). Trying to rehab 2 feral cats. Life goes on.

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Durrell @durrell.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Holy smokes you are 100% right, thank you for catching this! 🙌🏾 Android’s encryption requires the primary PIN on cold boot to switch users. This moves the phone to AFU state and loads keys into RAM. I’m updating the protocol: keep it POWERED OFF to maintain the secure BFU (Before First Unlock) state.

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Durrell @durrell.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Airport bound? ICE is assisting TSA, and border checks are up. Don't wipe your phone—it's a red flag 🚩 1️⃣ Android: Power off, boot up, don't unlock, switch to Guest Mode. 2️⃣ iOS: Disable Face ID to force Passcode (5th Amdt protected). Step-by-step guides attached 👇🏾

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

it's incredible that as long as you do the right amount of bigotry you can just rob the country blind and enough people will not care, even though those same people will be filled with incandescent rage if someone uses food stamps to buy a 12 pack of diet coke

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Erik Hoffner @erikhoffner.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

This is the US Constitution page @ the Library of Congress Sections 9 and 10 have been removed 9 includes habeas corpus, the courts' review of unlawful detention & imprisonment This gov't can't change the Constitution w/ sneaky editing, but it's a new low: constitution.congress.gov/constitution/

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Bjørn Ihler @bjornih.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I've cossed more international borders than most, been through checkpoints and searches and have trained human rights activists, journalists and others in staying safe in repressive regimes. In the past few days I've provided some friends with travel advice for no particular reason; here's a thread:

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

So what happens when the Oval Office's response boils down to "lol, we deported them anyway and screw you"? We can't keep counting on these 5-4 splits in the USSC...

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Have any of my chums used Scrivener for writing an RPG campaign? How'd it work for you?

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Guess who got fired by Ketamine Caligula yesterday? Guess who's looking for class-action suits to join, today?

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I spent the weekend mostly avoiding reality and it was lovely. I met some new people, got started on reviving an old hobby and gave away a ton of old fabric bits and pieces to a newbie costumer who needed some help. Mondays, however, continue to suck.

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Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The Treasury Department right now. People are turning out against Musk and DOGE staging a takeover of the Treasury’s payment system. This crowd is big. The whole block is packed. “Lock him up,” everyone yells.

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National Labor Relations Board Union @nlrbu.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Late last night, with about 15 minutes notice to the Union, the NLRB’s HR sent an email adopting the terms of the forked-up resignation scam. HR also provided us a contract that appears to be drafted by AI or LegalZoom. As labor lawyers, we’re happy to go over this in detail. 🧵

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I've never seen the 1985 film "Clue", and I could do with some comic relief, so... *Cues it up*

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Truthout @truthout.org · 03/02/2025

The efforts to protect immigrants through collective solidarity are having an impact: Trump “Border Czar” Tom Homan has already said that Know Your Rights education is “making it very difficult” to arrest people.

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When ICE Comes Calling, Rapid Community Responses Can Make a Difference

Is your community ready to fight deportations? Here’s how people in New York, New Jersey and Arizona are organizing.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

US wage-earners: Download (and print out) your latest social security report. In case something "happens" to the data. Related: put a freeze on your acounts at all of the credit bureaux, ASAP.

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Friendly Neighborhood Mouse @missmouse.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hi all, We’re still here at OPM. We have a situation where we MIGHT, and I do mean, MIGHT have four of Elon’s people blocked from the building. Can we get press or a member of Congress down here? We’ve blocked them for two hours and they keep coming back and trying to go in.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I'm feeling a little under the weather and want reeeeeally bad food to cheer myself up with. Like, Pot Noodle level bad. Must be a salt thing.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I don't usually have much time for methodists, but these guys apparently have a sense of humor.

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Shockratees @thatshockratees.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

National Democratic organizers have the perfect catchy slogan right now: "Trump took it." It's the new answer to anything anyone complains about. "Trump took it. He cut everything. Trump took it." Catchy. Dullard-oriented. People who can't mentally process "policy" can process it.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I Ching time! No. 32 (Duration/Persistence), changing to No. 2 (Receptive/Willing to Follow) That's a pretty emphatic reminder to stick to the plan, but keep an ear to the ground at the same time. A high likelihood of success if eyes are kept on the prize, albeit without blinkers.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

You know I'm desperate for distractions when I resort to scrubbing the stove. And the range hood. And the sink...

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Groundwork is being laid for what I'm calling "Operation Ejector Seat". I hope I won't have to go through with it. But, as they say: hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Which US govt org is being dismantled today?

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

...and today, the DoD is being purged of anyone who gives a sh*t about Ukraine. Sigh.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22/01/2025

Breaking News: The Trump administration ordered that officials overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across federal agencies be placed on leave.

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Trump Administration Orders D.E.I. Officials Be Put on Leave

Staff members tasked with overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were to be placed on paid administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 22/01/2025

The ultimate goal is to eliminate civil rights law entirely. They are for neo apartheid to ensure white male control of the US.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

El*n threw a goddamn sieg heil at the pre-inauguration hoedown. I just can't even with this fucking timeline.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I can't articulate the dread I'm feeling re: the immediate future and the next four years.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 19/01/2025

The idea that a president can issue an executive order that overrides Congress, while it may be appealing to everyone who wants TikTok back and agrees that the TikTok ban is a first amendment violation, is actually illegal dictator shit

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 24/12/2024

TODAY’S EPISODE OF: WE FU*CKING WARNED YOU NYC firefighter unions that supported Trump and Republicans are furious at the House decision to strip funding for the 9/11 healthcare program.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Teenaged me enjoyed Twin Peaks when it aired, but I haven't watched it since (despite my mad, desperate crush on Kyle MacLachlan). I heard iffy reviews of Fire Walk With Me, but would it be required viewing before tackling The Return?

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I've seen it suggested that we all watch David Lynch movies on inauguration day. I'm cool with that.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Just got the updated numbers on the cost for a spouse visa in the UK. It's the best part of £5,000 And that's *before* paying the extra £1,000 to get a response in 3-4 weeks (otherwise you're looking at 6-7 months) And that's assuming one doesn't pay for any legal assistance. For a 28-month visa

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Further proof that life after death isn't a thing: Terry Pratchett hasn't risen from the grave to smack the crap out of A Certain Author.

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Loather @loather.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

At least 11 librarians in LA lost their homes in the LA Fires. A thread of their gofundmes:

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

*I have a set of I Ching tiles I’ve made which, when drawn from a bag (and returned before the next draw) replicates the same percentages as using yarrow stalks. But it’s way more portable than yarrow. Look up "sixteen beads" method of casting the hexagrams, if you're curious. (3/3)

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Boiled down: the outcome was “Breathe. Be honest with yourself. Talk to experts whenever possible.” Lots of reference to water eroding something huge into something smaller. Which is usually good advice at any time of life. But, ok, msg received. A consultation with an expert is scheduled (2/n)

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Teetering on the precipice of BIG changes, I reached for my bag of I Ching tiles* because while I don’t believe in magic, I do believe that sometimes, a set of symbols and a bit of focused thinking can help you better understand what’s going on. (1/x)

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

If you have used an immigration attorney to help you navigate the UK spouse visa process POST-BREXIT and are willing to share their deets, please let me know. My research has hit a point where I should invest in an hour's consultation, rather than relying on Reddit.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A lifelong friend of mine shared some wonderful news yesterday that has my heart so full of joy for them, that I want to shout it from the rooftops. But it's not my news to share and so I have to settle for squeeing to myself and wallowing in dopamine-by-proxy.

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

He wasn't even fined? JFC. This should be "interesting" re: precedents set as to who can run for office. A convicted felon is about to be sworn in as POTUS.

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Stephen Blackmoore @stephenblackmoore.com · 10/01/2025

DO NOT FLY YOUR DRONES OVER ACTIVE FIRES YOU STUPID MOTHERFUCKERS WE ONLY HAVE TWO OF THESE AIRCRAFT AND YOU JUST GROUNDED ONE OF THEM

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Britgeekgrrl @britgeekgrrl.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Why don't I make browned butter sauce more often? That stuff is amazing.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Absolutely heartbreaking overhead of the LA fires.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

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EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections

MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician

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