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“i’m just Ken and i’m enough and i’m great at doing stuff” nerd and writer in love with repro justice. Mississippi-made, CA-based. social media at the Electronic Frontier Foundation views = mine

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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
a lot of people act like there's a trade being offered where we give up trans athletes in sports and in exchange fascism is defeated forever
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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 07/09/2026
From 2023: “It’s a basic human right for every worker to get a water break when they need to. It saves their lives. My brother would still be here if he just had a water break. It’s that simple.”
texasobserver.org
Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections
“My brother would still be here if he just had a water break,” said Jasmine Granillo, who’s joining the call for OSHA to save workers from the Texas Legislature.
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David Greene @davidgreene.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In the Meta settlement, "Age Inappropriate Accounts" includes those that regularly share "Restricted Goods & Services." As we explained in our recent submission to the Meta Oversight Board, that category commonly includes information about abortion medication. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
"companies, partnerships,
corporations, associations, organizations, and other entities.
C. “Age Appropriate Experiences” refers to content that is appropriate for Teen Users based
on input from experts, parents, and teens. For the purposes of this Agreement, Age
Appropriate Experiences shall mean content captured in Meta’s applicable Ages 13+
content setting, which is tied to policies inspired by movie ratings for ages 13+ and parent
feedback.
D. “Age Assurance Methods” shall have the meaning set forth in Section II.
E. “Age Inappropriate Accounts” refers to accounts that regularly share content that is
inappropriate for teens or that have account information that otherwise suggests the account
is inappropriate for Teen Users. For the purposes of this Agreement, Age Inappropriate
Accounts shall mean accounts that: (1) regularly share Age Inappropriate Content in the
following categories: Adult Nudity & Sexual Activity, Restricted Goods & Services,
Suicide, Self-Harm or Eating Disorders, or (2) have account names or profile photos or
bios that suggest the account is otherwise inappropriate for minors, based on Meta’s
policies for the following categories: Adult Nudity & Sexual Activity, Restricted Goods &
Services, Suicide, Self-Harm or Eating Disorders.
F. “Age Inappropriate Content” refers to content that is generally perceived by U.S. parents,
youth experts, and teens as not being appropriate for Teen Users. For the purposes of this
Agreement, Age Inappropriate Content shall mean content prohibited by Meta’s
Community Standards concerning bullying and harassment; nudity and sexual activity;
child sexual exploitation, abuse, and nudity; sexually explicit language; suicide, self-harm
and eating disorders; graphic violence and incitements to violence; gambling; and restricted
substances or goods (including illegal drug use), as well as policies specifically focused on
protections for Teen Users, including those regarding high-risk viral challenges and risky
stunts."
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 21/08/2026
The Force is strong with this one.
commondreams.org
Man in Darth Vader Costume Praises Flock Cameras at City Council Meeting: ‘The Emperor Is a Fan’ | Common Dreams
​"We must continue utilizing Flock technologies so that we can follow and surveil the rebel scum as they move from playground to playground, from playground to pool, from pool to gymnasium."
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/07/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 16/07/2026
There is precisely one (1) other news story about this huge abortion news from Trump’s AG pick and it’s behind a paywall. Please support @autonomynews.co, which is worker-owned and paywall-free
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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 15/07/2026
Trump claimed during the 2024 campaign that he wanted to leave abortion to the states. His pick for Attorney General, and his former personal lawyer, just said a nationwide abortion ban is on the table
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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 13/07/2026
The fact that J.K. Rowling successfully bullied Amnesty International into taking down a report that accurately called out her attack on trans people, especially trans women, is so repulsive and such a display of the power of her money, and her choice to put her vast fortune behind persecution.
thepinknews.com
Amnesty removes report that called JK Rowling's centre 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International UK has removed a report which labelled JK Rowling's sexual abuse crisis centre Beira's Place as "anti-rights".
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Rewire News Group @rewirenewsgroup.com · 18/06/2026
“Hollywood Does Abortion,” a documentary about how abortion is portrayed in film and TV, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month. RNG talked to the film’s legal and policy advisor about why misinformed abortion storytelling can “be a really dangerous thing.”
rewirenewsgroup.com
How Hollywood Does Abortion: Not Well, Expert Says
A new documentary looks at 50 years of abortion in movies and TV, from Dirty Dancing to Juno, and explores how Hollywood's portrayals have influenced real-world abortion policy.
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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Anger over the police killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is mounting in the small town of Senatobia, Mississippi. Hundreds took to the streets in protest and police tear-gassed a crowd outside the Walmart where an officer shot the infant. Officials are not releasing bodycam or security footage.
mississippifreepress.org
Anger Mounts in Senatobia Over Police Killing of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley
Protests broke out in Senatobia, Mississippi, amid mounting anger over the police killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
i assume banning kids from social media will be accompanied by a huge investment in teen-friendly communtiy spaces (like youth clubs) and social activities? No? Huh.
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
When I was 15 I was using social media to learn about abortion rights, LGBTQ identity and history, and of course blog up to 8 hours a day about Supernatural. I demand the next generation have the same rights I did
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Banning kids under 16 from social media is a terrible idea. First of all, it doesn’t work. Second of all, the idea is that you’re going to introduce all of social media to someone at age 16 and expect that to go well
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Ken (they/them) @kenyattathomas.com · 15/06/2026
witnessing in real time as I debate age verification mandates and social media bans with my friends that people do, in fact, get more conservative as they age is truly wild and maddening
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 14/06/2026
hopefully a literacy expert has a good plan for how to teach a bunch of people who think they know how to read how to actually read because we are in crisis
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Garnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · 03/06/2026
NEW at @autonomynews.co: The nation's largest abortion fund and support service went dark for a day last week because workers went on strike over management's refusal to bargain with them on AI protections. This ongoing dispute could lead to tremendous disruptions in the abortion access landscape:
autonomynews.co
National Abortion Hotline Went Dark Amid Worker Strike Over AI
“This work is not just a paycheck for us. Each and every caller matters, so it was extremely difficult for us to come to the decision to strike,” the workers’ union said.
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 01/06/2026
This is Bodie. His presence indicates the beginning of Pride Month. May his whimsy and steadfastness bring joy and confidence to all. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)
a golden retriever puppy on a bright pink rope leash prances through some tall grass. he’s wearing a brightly patterned bandana around his neck and is carrying a miniature six-stripe pride flag in his mouth. his front right paw is raised mid-stride, like he’s ready to hop into a pride parade at any second.
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ifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
To stop this, we've got to get these dusty-old laws off the books in EVERY state. Join us by to repeal these laws and demand dignity for pregnant people: tinyurl.com/DecrimPregnancyLoss
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ifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Stigma drives this criminalization. It's what cops and prosecutors lean on when they wield sexist, antiquated statutes and laws to go after someone for how they reacted to their pregnancy loss. Simply put, they want to police how women should behave.
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ifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
"I was ready to give up because I didn’t think I was ever getting out. Nobody should feel that way.”- Patience No one should be punished for their miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. Yet, many have been investigated, traumatized, and jailed for their loss. Read: www.cnn.com/2026/05/16/u...
cnn.com
A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern | CNN
Patience Rousseau’s case fits into an emerging pattern where women are criminalized – even in states where abortion is legal – by prosecutors reaching for antiquated statutes or laws never intended to...
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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Israel Makoka is set to graduate from Hancock High on May 22. He hopes to go to the University of Texas at Austin and study political science, with hopes of one day being a diplomat. Max, 15, hopes to one day work in cyber security. The community set up a GoFundMe to pay for their schooling:
gofundme.com
Donate to Help Max and Israel Makoka Stay in School, organized by Elise Deano
Israel and Max Makoka were students at Hancock High School in South Mississippi.… Elise Deano needs your support for Help Max and Israel Makoka Stay in School
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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Hours after ICE arrested Israel Makoka and his younger brother, Max, as they boarded their school bus in Diamondhead, Mississippi, Israel found himself in a living-room sized cell with 25 men and a single exposed toilet. He slept on the floor that night, using his shoes for a pillow. Their story:
mississippifreepress.org
Shackled, Isolated and Pressured to Self-Deport: Makoka Brothers Recount ICE Arrests
After their arrests by ICE in Mississippi, brothers Israel and Max Makoka share their stories of detention and isolation.
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Multi-em-dash-ate @starchy.org · 11/05/2026
(wearing pants around my natural waist) hello, I am humpty dumpty, please do not push me off a wall
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Take action to #BlockTheMerger: Sign the open letter. Join the Guild and over 4,000 film industry professionals in calling on regulators to block the dangerous Paramount x Warner Bros. Discovery merger! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com
Open Letter Opposing the Paramount-WBD Merger
Please join us in signing the below open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger. The signature line is below the text of the letter. Note: new signatures are not added…
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my good bitch 💎 @clozilla.cryptoanarchy.network · 02/05/2026
I want to reassure everyone that abortion providers have been ready to switch to misoprostol-only abortion for a long time now, and clinics can still provide mifepristone in person. You can still access abortion and there are people who will help.
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Photo from my collection, writing on the back says “General Nuisance. Summer 1954”.
Photo of a longhaired tortie cat lying on a sunny sidewalk with grass lawn on either side. It has a round little dark object in front of it, a toy maybe.
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Ken (they/them) @kenyattathomas.com · 10/04/2026
I don’t have the most complicated job in the world, but being a social media manager is a bit more complex than just going “beep boop” on a keyboard and hitting ‘post.’ But I am damn proud that I get to go “beep boop” on a keyboard for a rad organization.
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Ken (they/them) @kenyattathomas.com · 02/04/2026
being a social media manager who hates posting on my own accounts has gotta be one of the most nonsensical and ridiculous things about me. it’s like a chef being afraid to cook in their own house.
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nsrh.bsky.social @nsrh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Be sure to thank your local providers today! Despite facing constant threats and clinic closures, they are always there for their patients. Let's show these amazing providers that they are appreciated and important! ❤️ #NSRH #Nurses #Nursing #HealthcareProfessionals
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Andrea Grimes @andreagrimes.com · 02/03/2026
the HPV vaccine is fucking incredible, period end of that's it
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Autonomy News @autonomynews.co · 21/02/2026
Today, we have an op-ed from Texas leaders of @msfchoice.bsky.social, who say Texas Tech’s recent decision to cancel a talk by third-trimester abortion provider @doctorshelleysella.bsky.social in response to a Turning Point USA pressure campaign goes beyond censorship:
autonomynews.co
Texas Medical Students: Abortion Provider’s Canceled Talk Is Dangerous Escalation
Texas Tech’s recent capitulation to Turning Point USA isn’t just censorship—it’s a threat to patients’ health.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 13/02/2026
While Flock claims ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras keep neighborhoods safe, the evidence tells a different story. Join our livestream "Get the Flock Out of Our City" on 2/19 at 12pm PT to find out more! www.eff.org/livestream-...
eff.org
EFFecting Change: Get the Flock Out of Our City
Flock contracts have quietly spread to cities across the country. But Flock ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) erode civil liberties from the moment they're installed. While officials claim these
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 13/02/2026
👋 EFF's team of activists, lawyers, and technologists regularly take on multiple threats to digital rights and privacy. We've noticed, we're not distracted, and we'll be fighting back.
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Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
welp, this destroyed me first thing upon waking up
But Liam was scared and frequently asked what they had done wrong, where they were and what happened to the little blue knit hat he wore the day he was detained, Conejo said.

There wasn’t much he could say to his son, “except hug him and tell him everything would be OK,” Conejo said.

Worried about further upsetting his son, Conejo said, he was forced to bite back his own tears.Liam has since been reunited with his hat and continues to wear it, even inside the house, his dad said Thursday. Asked how he might one day explain to Liam everything that has happened, Conejo said he would tell his son that he had become the face of hope and change.

"He was the global figure who did all this so that the voices of the people demanding freedom would be heard, especially those of the children who are still locked up," Conejo said. “I would tell him he was very brave and that I am very proud of him.”
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 15/01/2026
This hearing was predictable—and dangerous. Anti-abortion extremists rehashed debunked myths and junk science in a clear effort to tee up more limits on the most commonly used abortion medication in the U.S. But they cannot change the truth: mifepristone is SAFE and EFFECTIVE. Period.
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Ken (they/them) @kenyattathomas.com · 09/01/2026
I have never given a single fuck about whether someone is an American citizen or not. So many people have been brainwashed to think that “law = morality, law breaker = bad” and it’s made them devalue life to a point of corruption of their humanity and empathy.
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ifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Prosecuting pregnancy loss is on the rise. It’s because antis, cops, and prosecutors use old, sexist laws on the books to punish people for how their pregnancy ends. We’ve got a plan to repeal them. And we’ve already tested it and won in WA and CA Join us: tinyurl.com/DecrimPregnancyLoss
A graphic announcing If/When/How's Dignity in Pregnancy Loss Policy Priority. It has a gradient teal, green, and purple background with the If/when/How logo centered at the top. Below this is bold, black text that reads, "No one should be punished for their abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth. We need your help to make that a reality." Under this is a call-to-action in a highlighter green rectangle, "Join us: tinyurl.com/DecrimPregnancyLoss."
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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 11/12/2025
Months after Bluesky blocked access to Mississippi users, the social media platform is available in the state once again, but only for adults 18 and up. But larger social media platforms like Instagram and X still have not implemented state-mandated age-verification systems. buff.ly/kUtlxJ8
mississippifreepress.org
Bluesky Is Back for Mississippi Adults, But Social Giants Still Lack Required Age Checks
Months after Bluesky blocked access to Mississippi, Bluesky is available in the state once again with age verification for adults.
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David Menestres @abstracttruth.northsky.social · 23/11/2025
Anyone remember that cease fire? "Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
theguardian.com
Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
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Multi-em-dash-ate @starchy.org · 19/11/2025
Amazing work tonight Oakland. Privacy won and the new contract did NOT advance out of the committee thanks to 5+ hours of community opposition
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onion person @junlper.beer · 10/11/2025
even when the democratic party has leverage and one of the craziest election swings the party intentionally self immolates it’s just so exhausting what is even the point of these people
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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onion person @junlper.beer · 05/11/2025
genuinely beautiful that new york elected a muslim lefty mayor the same day that dick cheney died
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 29/10/2025
Israel killed at least 104 people in Gaza, including 46 children, in overnight strikes on the Palestinian territory. The attacks came after Israel claimed its soldiers came under attack by Hamas militants, though the group denied responsibility.
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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 25/10/2025
This is the future progressives want
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tinybaby @tiny.baby · 25/10/2025
it's important to remember the people doing this aren't "just following orders," they signed up to do this, they're excited to do it, it's what they want to be doing, and each one of them is personally culpable for the entirety of ICE's conduct
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Nicole Foy @nicolefoy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents. I did it because the government isn’t. This is what I found.
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Immigration agents have the authority to detain whom they reasonably suspect are in the country illegally. We found more than 50 Americans who were held after agents questioned their citizenship. They were almost all Latino.

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Agents also can arrest citizens who allegedly interfered with or assaulted officers. We compiled cases of about 130 Americans, including a dozen elected officials, accused of assaulting or impeding officers. 

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Among the citizens detained are nearly 20 children, including two with cancer.
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