Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals? 18836001684
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialDon Comer @doncomer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Old Joe didn't get credit for a frick'n thing: 20536061620
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialPacifistCell @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This is SO COOL! And it's free. Popular Information is releasing PaidForBy.info, a web app that gives you unprecedented insight into who is really sending you mail — and who is paying for it. All you have to do is take a photo of the front and the back of the political mailer and upload it.paidforby.infoWho paid for this?Find out who really paid for political mailers and TV ads. 2277136
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialMichelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Bumblebee furiously pushing into flowers looking for pollen: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu... 331150187
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialDavid Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026In 2012, when I revealed Mitt Romney's 47-percent comment, Stuart Stevens didn't appreciate my work. Now he touts my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America" as "extraordinary" & "incredible." Check out our conversation. And go to: HowRussiaWon.comyoutube.comWhy MAGA Sees Putin’s Russia as America’s Future | Strategy Session with Stuart Stevens & David CornYouTube video by Lincoln Square 411228
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialScott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Jon Husted voted for $45 billion in ICE detention money on July 1. Nine weeks later, CoreCivic's CEO maxed out to his campaign. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-fill... 10158112
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialThe Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Nine GOP Senate candidates took money from the companies ICE pays to lock people up. Sullivan. Hinson. Moody. Husted. Ricketts. Whatley. Paxton. Collins. Rogers. Thirty-two days.dworkinsubstack.comTrump Fills The ICE Prisons. The Prison Companies Fund Nine GOP Senate Candidates.Every name, from the filings nobody added up. Also: Georgia’s voters, Jerome Powell, and 30,000 prison workers all beat Trump this week. 15234
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I discussed the attempted gutting of non-MAGA-loyal generals—and the testosterone obsession—tonight on “A Few Thoughts For Those Who Can’t Sleep.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=Knt8...m.youtube.comA Few Thoughts For Those Who Can't Sleep -- September 30 EditionYouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman 616440
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialJim Stewartson, Antifascist @jim-stewartson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The AI industry & Trump regime are driving America into a $10 trillion ditch chasing the fantasy of “Super Intelligence.” But the dirty little secret is that it will never work. Spending trillions on GPUs is like betting America’s future on punchcards. www.mind-war.com/p/super-inte...mind-war.com“Super Intelligence”: Last Gasp of the PunchcardHow the Trump regime and the AI industry are driving us into a $10 trillion ditch. 57445
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialThe Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 01/10/2026Schmitt’s Slam Dunk by Michael de Adder 520554
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026I talked to Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer about the radical transformation of US foreign policy, away from a process designed to help all Americans and towards the interests of a few people in the administration or close to the president youtu.be/vn4i_Jk_khc?...youtu.beAnne Applebaum on the Grifters and Ideologues Behind Trump’s AgendaYouTube video by The Long Game Podcast 16350120
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialCharlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Timothy Snyder revisits his warnings on democracy's fragility and our future. charliesykes.substack.com/p/how-tyrann...charliesykes.substack.comHow Tyranny Rises. And Falls.Timothy Snyder revisits his warnings on democracy's fragility and our future. 17116
cez69.bsky.social @cez69.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Very clear discussion of what AI companies are really up to. Read it. 020
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialDemocracy Now! @democracynow.org · 01/10/2026AI safety expert Timnit Gebru says tech leaders are promoting greatly exaggerated claims about "superintelligence" and "existential risk" as a way to distract from the real threat — their own unregulated companies.democracynow.orgThe Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: “Alternative Nobel” Winner Timnit GebruWe speak to the prominent AI researcher and leading critic of the AI industry, Timnit Gebru, who was recently awarded a 2026 Right Livelihood Award for her work investigating the harms and hype behind... 19711307
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“Local newspapers are dying, and I don’t think we’re prepared for a world without them…” tulsaflyer.org/2026/09/29/c...tulsaflyer.orgBattle in McCurtain County at the center of new Peacock documentaryMcCurtain County Sheriff’s officials wanted a family-run newspaper dead — literally. A new Peacock documentary explores the years-long battle and what it means for press freedoms. 701508509
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialTitania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026All set for cozy season 🎨 Jamie Lauby 314941
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialamerica.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Gouldian Finch (black-headed morph) native to Australia 📷: Col Roberts Photography #birds 341607207
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialEloise Powers @elnopower.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A Golden-collared Manakin from todays shoot in Western Colombia. Taken with the Nikon Z9 and Nikon 400 4.5 lens with the Nikon 1.4TC, iso 6400, 1/320, f/6.3, 3d AF mode. 📷 Nancy Elwood 151221137
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialTitania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Wishing you a magical autumn equinox! 🍂 🎨 Abby Jacobs 703768559
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialEating Beagles 🎱 @eatingbeagles.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Today’s read @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu Who needs zombie horror movies when reality is far, far worse. 314418
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialCenter for the Study of Religion & American Culture @csraac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Join us this Thursday, in person or on zoom for an interesting conversation on Religion & the Paranormal. Panelists will explore many different creatures, cultures, and ideas around the paranormal! You won't want to miss this conversation. Register here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel... 012
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A partial list of factors that affect HRV 1417
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment. Here’s what experts say you need to know.propublica.orgThis Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges... 161257671
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"So now we’re waiting for mobilization as soon as possible, and for prices to go up. Gasoline is already f*cked - they’re starting to hand out 30 liters at a time. Basically, everything is going to f*cking fly now, fly like the f*cking "Geran" drone. At the speed of light, straight f*cking down." 1220348
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialDr. Émile P. Torres @xriskology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Great interview with Gil Duran. His new book is AMAZING: "The Nerd Reich." Highly recommended. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wywy...youtube.comInside TESCREAL: Silicon Valley’s Bizarre AI ReligionYouTube video by Lincoln Square 18532
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialLiz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Each Friday night, I write a briefing on what happened in US science & higher ed. 🧪 Sept 18 (Yr 2, Wk 38) - CDC slow-walking Childhood Vaccine Program - NIH sued for censorship - the latest on NSF repurposing - EPA ending emissions controls & so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...buttondown.comYear 2, Week 38Sept 12-18 – and back again 35725
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialDavid Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A great podcast series dives into my book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America." Here's the first part. More to come. Learn more and order the book at HowRussiaWon.com.youtube.comTrump's RUSSIA PROBLEM Only Gets Worse...YouTube video by Legal AF 19339
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialCarla Astudillo @carla-astudi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Also, ProPublica has been tracking the volume of cases filed in federal courts amid the Trump administration’s push for mass deportations. Track the latest stats here: projects.propublica.org/habeas-track...projects.propublica.orgTracking the Historic Rise of Habeas Cases Filed by Detained ImmigrantsProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal. 413630
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialMia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Top A.I. Leaders Call for Slowing Down A.I. Development www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/t...nytimes.comAnthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. SlowdownIn an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry. 1719762
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialGil Durán @gilduran.com · 12/09/2026Stop me if you've heard this one before... Why Tech Oligarchs Are Willing to Risk Apocalypse 🎁🔗 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Why Tech Oligarchs Are Willing to Risk Apocalypse (Gift Article)Silicon Valley’s strange new theology. 1623089
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialHarry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026@paulthedogman.bsky.social has a fairly radical idea about how to deal with those whose burgeoning power is coming to define the times. Resist. Some would say fruitless but read @paulthedogman.bsky.social’s piece: he anticipates the objections. And as always writes beautifully and clearly. 613755
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11/09/2026One of the biggest questions Democracy Docket is asked: What can I do to help? Our answer: A brand-new bulletin board community page with a list of ways you can volunteer, attend rallies, do phone banking, write petitions, and more. newsletters.democracydocket.com/fixed-you-as...newsletters.democracydocket.comFixed: You asked what you can do. We listened. 261480688
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialGil Durán @gilduran.com · 11/09/2026JD Vance is a THIEL-billy, not a hillbilly. He’s a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peter Thiel. He’s had many names and religions. He hated Trump, now he loves Trump. He’s a “carbon lifeform wearing khaki pants,” a servant of Silicon Valley—and a heartbeat away from the presidency. 19439172
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialMatt Gabriele @profgabriele.com · 11/09/2026i have to boost this again because I really love this essay and believe in it and think we faculty can build something better through solidarity 15423
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...youtu.beJimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To SeeYouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live 4541896011177
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialSheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There's a new princess at the Nairobi Nursery, and she knows it. Zuri joined the herd just a few months ago and has already inherited the title of spoilt baby from Kipekee. She drinks her milk pressed close to her favourite nanny, Mzinga, and that security gives her the confidence for mischief. 827952
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialGil Durán @gilduran.com · 08/09/2026"Peter Thiel is betting against America." My conversation with @jimacosta.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Oh...youtube.com🔴 LIVE: 'Peter Thiel Is Betting Against America' | Gil Duran NYT Best Selling AuthorYouTube video by Jim Acosta 12358133
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Sen. @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social understands the stakes. Mike Rogers moved to Florida and got rich off the corporations he was supposed to be regulating while in Congress. Now he expects us to let him take another turn through the revolving door. 10081292837
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialPhil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 08/09/2026🚨 THIS IS BAD! 🚨 Palantir’s stated goal is to disrupt democracy by getting control of the systems in the name of technofascism. Their MO is wedging people into positions of power then shoehorning themselves into critical infrastructure. Now they control the grid. www.ft.com/content/f6a2...ft.comBritain’s grid operator gave Palantir contract without inviting rival bidsNeso cited a legal exemption that removes the requirement to consider other suppliers if dependencies leave no alternative 13825561406
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.social🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Canada, a masterpiece of unfiltered nature. Our home. 🇨🇦 💪 Video credit @stephaniebureau/Instagram 1403300705
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialKOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Moving Art - by Louie Schwartzberg 361517274
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialTitania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Have a cozy Thursday evening ✨ 🎨 Volha Kaliaha 1128247
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Just in time for the 2026-2027 vaccines, a new review shows that COVID19 vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe illness and hospitalization across all age groups, including kids. Pregnant women were also protected, as were their babies. Don’t forget to schedule your vaccination!jamanetwork.comCOVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory SeasonThis Special Communication aims to identify and summarize the most recently published evidence evaluating the effectiveness and safety of US-licensed COVID-19 vaccines and report on the epidemiology o... 17367832691
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a right-wing group’s request to force Michigan to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to vote on the November 2026 ballot. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comSupreme Court denies right-wing group’s bid to force Michigan proof-of-citizenship measure on November ballotThe denial, issued by Justice Brett Brett Kavanaugh, likely means the measure is dead. 192127653380
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialBarb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Thank you, Gloria. You changed the world. I hope reading about your incredible life will inspire the next generation of equality. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...nytimes.comGloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large. 14813166
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 03/09/2026NEW on “Paper Trail”: More likely than not, there are ”forever chemicals” in your blood. Here’s the thing: 3M knew that these chemicals had seeped into people’s blood for decades — and continued making them. We found out how they kept this secret. Listen to the full episode:propublica.orgHow the Planet-Altering Disaster of “Forever Chemicals” Was Kept Secret 9129571570
Reposted by @cez69.bsky.socialGabrielle Gozo @gabriellegozo.com · 03/09/2026CHATGPT AND CLAUDE ARE DOWN!! Teachers, time for an exam 382218266