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What fresh hell of a framing is this?? "alleges the groups are advocating for the long-debated practice of jury nullification" Long-debated?! It's literally part of the our founding origin story: the Zenger trial in 1735! It's not "debated"! It's a fundamental core REASON FOR THE JURY AT ALL.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 4h

Yes, prosecutors hate it. Yes, SCOTUS has sought to nerf it by making it impossible to raise at the actual trial itself. But a core REASON for putting twelve peers between the defendant and the government is to do EXACTLY THIS.

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 21h

My job for eight seasons was to find the most corrupt guys in America and turn their ridiculous evil into television, and I gotta say Paxton is a standout for being *comical* levels of corrupt. I’d say he has swagger but I think he’s just dumb & lazy because the (R) after his name is gold in Texas.

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 13h

PROMOs 10 year plan is to create a pro-trans majority in Republican dominated Missouri. Is that even possible? How are they doing it? Our EIC @evanurquhart went to St. Louis to find out. Here's his story: assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

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The Only People Talking to Missouri Voters About Trans Kids are Conservatives… and these LGBTQ+ Canvassers - Assigned Media

For three years they've been working to humanize trans people one door at a time.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 8h

Impressive, bc my understanding is that the Chinese bar exam is *really hard*. What I’ve been told is that a lot of the Chinese LLM students in US law schools are ppl who failed the Chinese bar, and now hope to pass the US one to get hired by the US affiliates of Chinese firms.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Oh no. And poor Enrique Tarrio had assured us all he had an ETA exemption, in spite of his fraud and terrorism and gun crime convictions. Whatever injustice might have caused these travel difficulties?

Enrique Tarrio
@NobleOne
The UK has banned me from entering their country. I can’t even land to switch planes…

But it didn’t end there. I am now stuck in Warsaw because
@British_Airways
has an “issue” with me flying. I’ve missed two flights because of unknown reasons.

As much as I love Poland I’ve been away from home for two weeks. I wasn’t even given the common courtesy to be notified in advance about this issue. Now I’m stuck abroad.

@USAmbPoland
can I get some assistance here?

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This is no different than the narcissism of the sad texh brow who want every game and movie AI custom made to their specifications. This is sad.

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

William Goldman mentions that screenwriters need a second creative hobby so they won’t go mad, because they’re the only artists who will never, *can never*, see the concept in their head fully realized. That limitation is, though, what makes our art our art. This project is a fool’s errand.

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Adam Becker @adambecker.bsky.social · 10h

yessss this rules ❤️😭

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 13h

This story wound up focusing a fair bit on the differences between PROMO's approach to deep canvassing as part of the No on 3 campaign, an approach which centers and humanizes trans people, vs their coalition partners whose only talking point on trans youth healthcare is that it's already illegal.

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Tal Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

finally prepped for winter, which is coming

tal in a ridiculous faux fur trimmed cloak holding a big sword

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Solarbird :flag_cascadia: @moira.mastodon.murkworks.net.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Heather Cox Richardson outlines how long Shitstain has been in the thrall of Putin - how long he's been basically a Russian asset - and asks how long the Traitor Party will continue to protect President Traitor? www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i6lFLMK9lk #uspol #uspolitics #politics #fascism […]

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I would love, absolutely love, at least one prominent contender for the Dem POTUS nomination in 2028 to start threatening this now. "Trump is right that lying on immigration forms is a serious offense. Here are the people my DOJ will investigate on Day 1: Musk, Melania, etc." Put fear in them NOW.

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suzanne @cshlan.dawdling.net.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority apnews.com/article/alaska-house-hil… > Bill Hill is running for Congress as an independent in Alaska and he's positioning himself […]

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

I'm a sucker for any story where the hero goes around helping people but then, When It All Goes Wrong(tm) those same people show up even though the hero didn't expect it and help the hero. Gets me all sappy every single time.

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highly praised and little read @hannah.posts.rat.pictures.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Happy to announce that the “buddha” character has been successfully adapted for a US audience

Some buddhas hand citrus branded as “goblin fingers@

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Robert Kingett @weirdwriter.caneandable.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Where can I find a non—abandoned Wiki of stuff in the Fediverse that has some of these newer amazing things like Wafrn and otherwise? I know of a bunch of databases, but frankly, people die, and or get sick, and or just forget about it, so is there a Wiki more community owned and community […]

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Patrick 🌎 @patrickworld.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

I’m not in charge of making Thanksgiving dinner today because last year I tried to cook a turkey at 4 degrees for 350 hours, but in my defence the instructions weren’t clear and I’d already thrown the box in the recycling🤷🏾‍♂️

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

American Bible Literalism, in my view, grows out of a desire for ONE FINAL SET OF RULES. The desire for the rules and certainty came first then they tried to read the Bible after and make it work. That's why it the whole project is such a mess. The Bible is ancient, diverse, and trying to make […]

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

If you don't live in the US, the way that people talk about Christianity in the US might make it sound like there are just a few dominant Christian churches. In particular once you rule out the more widely known versions of Christianity such as Catholicism and Mormonism ... you might think the […]

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

I had a nightmare that my mom installed "Muse" because she uses facebook too. Thankfully that hasn't happened. I need to make one of those scary 80s PSIs: "Have you talk to your parents about AI? If you don't someone else will. " Then it shows your sweet elderly mother chatting with the Zuck […]

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Keen Grasp @keengrasp.layer8.space.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

I'm trying to scrounge up good resources on how organizations like arts nonprofits and libraries might do "online presence" and "marketing" without doing any of that via facebook, x, or any other corporate-owned social media silo. we've got a (cool) low-power FM public radio station and a couple […]

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Joe Watching ⚽🎞️🚴📺 @joewynne.mstdn.plus.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

🦖MONSTERDON 🎞️ A big Haunted Welcome to all watchers and lurkers tonight! The Spirit of Vincent is with us this month. Check out the Bingo card specific to tonight's feature: wandering.shop/@LuciaG/117424211303… #Monsterdon #TheBat1959

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A #MonsterdonBingo card for tonight’s #Monsterdon movie, 1959’s The Bat. https://bingobaker.com/#6acbf3f6afd67f2b

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Patrick 🌎 @patrickworld.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Remember when you get mad at me that this is who you’re arguing with

Patrickworld standing inside a retail store, holding a highly polished silver metallic mannequin form in front of him with a slight smirk. He wears an olive green jacket, and the metallic torso reflects the surrounding brightly lit shop.

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If this thread hasn't convinced you these text generators are thinking feeling beings, well, you must just not like being told spooky ghost stories about sentient computers as much as the people making billions to crash the economy using these things.

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

When I have conversations with these pro-AI people and push them about consciousness or intelligence it seems like they converge on consciousness/intelligence without perspective, intent, desire, or interiority. Wow! If you simply refefine your words you can claim anything!

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

At the end of the day it feels like words like consciousness and intelligence (and many other terms used like reasoning, training, problem solving, art, creativity, the list goes on) are really being used to emotionally convey that they think LLMs are cool and do neat stuff.

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suzanne @cshlan.dawdling.net.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

Rain gardens help handle today's downpours. And they can be beautiful too! apnews.com/article/rain-gardens-d01… > Scientists say we should expect more extreme weather events, which can often mean heavy rain and floods.

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suzanne @cshlan.dawdling.net.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: The Blu-ray www.kickstarter.com/projects/259289… > SSK is a completed feature documentary exploring the UFO mythos, government psyops, and fringe history. And it's Blu-ray time!

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

I was obsessed with anything with the Memphis design look as a kid.

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suzanne @cshlan.dawdling.net.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

The contents of our kitchen are (mostly) on the floor in our oldest kid's room. Said kid lives nearly 2000 miles away so this isn't a problem unless it's still there at Christmas.... There's still a bit left in the pantry and on the counter. Tomorrow we finish up the clear out and Tuesday […]

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

What was a toy that you drove your parents crazy asking for? Alternately What are your kids (extended family included) currently asking for that is driving everyone crazy for some reason?

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This is not just an AI problem but a general tech/private equity management vibe problem we began to encounter when those guys moved into Hollywood due to either money or streaming dominance. Small top-heavy staffs who don't go to set don't make future show runners.

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

One of the "welcome to the Board" traditional conversations is when a new member says "don't they understand they're eating the seed corn?" and then senior staff or leadership decides who gets to explain "they don't care" this year.

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Our friend @jimzub.com -- whose Patreon on comics writing is so good I subscribe to it so I can study his scripts -- is not only killing it on CONAN THE BARBARIAN but also has a creator-owned dark fantasy book coming out. I'll be there Day One. youtu.be/AlbndSnFbME?...

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OMEN BOUND Trailer

YouTube video by Image Comics

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

What if there was like a knock off version of Graham Hancock but instead of going on about ancient lost civilizations and Atlantas or whatever he just insisted there were ants in the Edicaran? 😆

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Elena Brescacin @elettrona.poliversity.it.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Fortunately someone is talking about smart glasses and blind people, in mainstream media. This matter must be taken seriously. Today I quoted someone who said "no one worries so much of camera equipped phones" but about glasses, there is a huge difference: glasses can be kept always on, with […]

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

This store on etsy sells felt cicadas that come in a little tin with various plants and a little wooden bed so you can tuck the bug in for a nice nap. This is just so cute. The shop name is little green fern, but it's also just a neat gift idea for the right sort of kid... or adult...

A felt cicada, altoids sized tin, felt leaf, and little bed.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Keep saying it: The backlash against Harmeet Dhillon for eliminating all affirmative actions so people who look like her can replace white boys at UT will be something to watch.

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Glyph @glyph.im · 10/10/2026

this is the perfect metaphor to understand the distinction between AI doomer concerns versus AI skeptic concerns

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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Cat with short legs lives in a little fishing town and steals things with his friends. #videos #entertainment #approvedContent www.youtube.com/watch?v=nohnMMtnqyo

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Patrick 🌎 @patrickworld.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

It’s Caturday™ so get out your warm puffer, put it on the bed while you nvm it’s hers now forever 🙄

Bette with wide eyes and a serious expression lies on my blue puffer and beige comforter on the bed, front paw stretched out.

Bette with wide eyes and a serious expression lies on my blue puffer and beige comforter on the bed, front paw stretched out still but also yawning cuz my coat is boring I guess.

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James Smith 💾 @floppy.org.uk · 10/10/2026

Anyone know of any student-led anti-GenAI campaigns in UK schools? My daughter hates the amount it gets used *by the school itself* and wants to do something…

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ændra. @aendra.com · 10/10/2026

My dad asked me earlier today whether the UK's xenophobia and transphobia ever impacts me outside of vibes online and, like, the guy who attacked me and my partner last year is now wearing an ankle bracelet so like you tell me

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This (post and thread) gets at what I meant when I said any evidence of machine consciousness in AI models would need to be separate from language and responses to prompts. Because we know those things have been programmed to mimic human consciousness.

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Jaap Burger @burger-jaap.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency PBL has updated its analysis for local heat planning. By the end of 2027, municipalities will need to have plans in place for every area. Compared to 2025: - All-electric heat pumps doubled - Hybrids + […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Difference between the 2025 and 2026 analyses. The figures show that the proportion of individual electric heat pumps has almost doubled, rising from around one-third to two-thirds of the total number of connections. Hybrid heat pumps using climate-neutral gas, which accounted for around one-third of the total in 2025, are no longer included in the 2026 analysis.

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suzanne @cshlan.dawdling.net.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

This is paywalled and I don't have a subscription, but I got this quote by a previous Trump voter they interviewed from Heather Cox Richardson's newsletter and felt the need to share: > “We need to get rid of all these people. Even if the Republicans don’t win for the next ten years, it’s […]

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

1) Putin doesn't have diesel to spare. 2) Diesel is cover for lifting sanctions. 3) Putin's statement sounds like he's offering an Iran escape hatch, which I've been predicting. 4) Half of the MASSIVE bribes Putin is offering now don't exist. 5) But he does mention security coop -- Kash.

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