Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The responses and quote-posts of this thread are prime examples of why liberals are not, and will never be anything other than selfish obstructions to freedom. Just wildly arrogant, poorly educated natterings produced by people who are playing Candyland and think it's Chess. 021
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Jessie Gender @jessiegender.bsky.social · 03/10/2026“No one is saying “Gellar should disappear.” We’re saying he should not seek a public platform & that many will now not support him if he does. Sucks if he does, cause some will support him because we forgive rapists more easily than plagiarist like James Somerton. 1044834
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The way the Cornell victim is being publicly disbelieved by a lot of journalists, officials, and online posters is also a warning shot to every other victim not to dare to actually pursue a case against your rapist lest you suffer the same fate. It’s a means of protecting the status quo 211976378
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is going to be hilarious to watch. Do we have an over/under on how long this will last? 000
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This is, quite literally, the most self-serving, harmful, ignorant attempt to circumvent critical thinking that we've seen in a long time. I'm not interested in destroying the climate because you're too lazy to read. 26014
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 20/09/2026hold up, this guy is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and he didn't know there were banking sanctions against Russia? 1752677
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I simply cannot imagine being this loud and this wrong about how gender-affirming care for minors works. I'm not linking to him, but downthread he goes full "enjoy the camps." These aren't allies. They're transphobes who will demand the oppressed vote for their own disenfranchisement. 000
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Accounts on this site really contain multitudes, don't they? 021
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Timothy Babulski, PhD @tokenintellect.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Sorry, no. Even the 'heroes' promote eugenics, slavery, meritocracy. The school is competetive, classist, segregationist, and eliminationist. It's essentialist pablum. Digestible bigotry. LeGuin had HP pegged, “stylistically ordinary, imaginatively derivative, and ethically rather mean-spirited.” 0222
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Sumita Pahwa @sumitapahwa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Still has a prestigious, high paying academic job. No massive campaign out there to "whistleblow" and "fact check" him and call for his firing. I wonder why. www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...dukechronicle.com‘Insane data’: Duke professor Dan Ariely accused of additional research fraudNew evidence released Monday shows that Dan Ariely, professor of business administration in the Fuqua School of Business, likely tampered with or fabricated data in an influential research paper from ... 0177
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Oh COME THE FUCK ON! Who's next? Rule of three and all that... www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...hollywoodreporter.comTim Curry, Outlandish Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80The three-time Tony nominee terrified audiences in Stephen King's 'It' and was a prolific voice actor as well. 000
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Just an incredible betrayal of the very principles the AHA used to stand for. This is beyond damning: it should be grounds for a snap election. There's a non-paywall link in the comments, and though it's quite long, it's definitely worth your time. 041
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Devastating loss. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.com 110
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 22/08/20262004 was Peak Advertising. youtu.be/ZuPTZWhz46M?...youtu.beQuiznos Spongmonkeys We Love The Subs adYouTube video by Rathergood 010
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 21/08/2026this woman needs serious help 1933472337
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 20/08/2026"Fabrication" requires intent. Unless an algorithm has been programmed to return knowingly false information, then following the OP's logic, "fabrication" is equally as problematic as "hallucination." That's why "slop" works so well. You'd think someone claiming to be a lawyer would know this. 010
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 14/08/2026www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comJason Arday found dead after resigning from Cambridge over plagiarism claimsAcademic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday 100
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026A recent Heritage Foundation report slams history museums that reflect “the training of academic historians.” It is titled, “The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Rediscovering America’s Heritage.” The report instructs historical sites to “focus” on “what the common people find interesting.” 4287
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 24/07/2026"The process of actual democracy may be exciting, but have you considered how I, a former Reagan speechwriter, feel about the DSA? "Never in the history of American politics have Republicans targeted centrist Democrats as 'Communists.' Come read my very smart ramblings about an ideology I loathe." 052
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Thanks to @airbagged.bsky.social's posts about Evangelion, I'm finally giving it a go for the first time. It's very, very good thus far. 000
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 13/07/2026"Verify your age" I ran a BBS via a 14.4k modem for two years. 120
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 12/07/2026What I'll remember most about Graham is the suffering he inflicted on Americans while causing the deaths of countless overseas. But sure, Adam, he had "humor." 020
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration. 1732164654501
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭ThemBOO! @thembo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026"15 term incumbent" is not a term that should exist at any level of politics. Genuinely embarrassing that little feudal lords are allowed to squat on these seats for decades and it's seen as normal. It also downplays what an incredible effort someone like Kiros has to put in to dislodge them. 833162
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026We already have roughly two-thirds of the ballots counted in Colorado's first congressional district. And we could be in for another earthquake congressional result: Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist challenger, is up 47.5% to 45% against Rep. Diana DeGette, a longtime incumbent, in Dem primary. 16699128
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Most of this primary's voting guide from BP is excellent, but absolutely do not vote for Kubs. His stance is unapologetically pro-AI, and I loathe what that would mean for our campus. Murray Smith is our best bet here. If nothing else, he actually attended CU boulderreportinglab.org/profile/murr...boulderreportinglab.orgMurray Smith - The Boulder Reporting LabTotal contributions: $41,743, including over $36,000 Smith has contributed himself Total money spent: $35,819. About $30,000 went toward collecting petition signatures. Education: B.A., CU Boulder, 20... 130
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 25/06/2026SoftBank’s investor presentation is one of the greatest things ever made. I’ve been thinking about it all day. These are the real slides shown in a speech where Masayoshi Son said he wouldn’t retire for at least another decade. The goose stuff is truly demented. Bravo group.softbank/media/Projec... 42469831625
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Everyone's dunking on this skeet, but to be fair, Jaime is a pretty inept politician and even worse leader. I dare you to name a more iconic duo than American Liberals and Hating the Practice of Democracy. 051
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 23/06/2026The premise of this thread is asinine, yes, but if you're looking for people who hate democracy, check out the replies from liberals. It's a gold mine of ignorance, revisionist history, and self-loathing projected as superior morality. It's really something to behold. 231
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 02/05/2026One advanced degree down (MA, Theatre & Performance Studies), two to go. Let's get this commencement started! #ucboulder #masters #foreverbuffs 030
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 29/04/2026We must understand that the Voting Rights Act was not merely about ensuring Black Americans rights, it was about democratizing America. This ruling is not just a decimation of Black rights and Black Americans’ ability to have representation, it is a fatal blow to multiracial democracy. 128100083532
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Typical McArdle stream-of-consciousness garbage. No original sources, no data, just big "trust me, bro" vibes from one the universe's least trustworthy voices cosplaying as some sort of authority worth listening to. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int... archive.ph/PeqRDwashingtonpost.comOpinion | Will AI end anonymity? I tested it.AI can echolocate authors through their prose. Your digital fingerprint is at risk. 100
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Murray Garwood @garwoodmurray.bsky.social · 21/04/2026To those of you who voted for Kamala Harris, if you think posting this moronic drivel will earn you forgiveness for your enthusiastic support for the mass murder of innocents, it ain’t gonna work. 2197
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Find yourself someone who loves you as much as McArdle hates China. It's not so much that she's supremely unqualified to write about most of the topics she chooses as it is the lazy "there's no stopping AI so everyone should adapt" garbage. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... archive.ph/vJahVwashingtonpost.comOpinion | What Anthropic’s new nightmare means, in plain EnglishAnthropic shared with the world what it learned from its breakthrough model. Would China? 100
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Every time I think I've read the worst thing @mcmegan.bsky.social has ever written, she finds a way to go even lower. Just don't ask her what "youth gender medicine" policies Signal believes in, or how those same people who block him are received on X. archive.ph/cH1Wh#select... 110
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Carl R. Trueman is a rancid POS who gleefully uses religion to foster hate. Just a sad, mediocre white guy who claims being trans is a form of misogyny. When someone's fidelity is to a fictional storybook, and not the people around them, then you know they can be safely ignored. shorturl.at/bUDoTshorturl.atOpinion | James Talarico represents Christianity’s past, not its futureThe Texas Democrat’s support for transgender rights helps explain why liberal Christianity is dying. 210
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 10/03/2026You will be shocked to learn that the cowardly writer of this pathetic WaPo op-ed is on the "Academic Council" of the heinous Victims of Communism MF hoax. It's not satire: Jakub is overwhelming stupid, selfish and scummy in real life. And yes, he prays at the altar of Trump. 020
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭regular meghan 나영지 🇵🇸 @ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social · 09/03/2026will remember jay as the person who deleted lexi alexander and link, worked hard to cut palestinians off from their one chance at survival, ignored the ongoing abuse of Black and trans users, and then when confronted about the whole thing said 'waffles'. and for that fugly no caesars shirt. 231635528
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Someone might want to explain to this buffoon that if he doesn't sign a bill or veto it within ten days, it becomes law, no matter how much of a tantrum he throws. 110
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Incredibly disingenuous editorial here that ignores actual legislation in favor of vibes, justifying dominion over the animal kingdom because of the myriad problems capitalism causes society. With tripe like this, look at what Wood doesn't say as much as what he does say. archive.ph/hkXrM 100
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭onion person @junlper.beer · 26/02/2026there’s genuinely something wrong with the entirety of florida 2082530224
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 21/02/2026We really do elect the crappiest, most disgustingly offensive people in this country, don't we? 011
Kevin Finkelstein ☭ @kfinkelstein.bsky.social · 16/02/2026"In what other field is a couple of hours’ work taking the credit for somebody else’s brilliance so venerated?" Any artistic critic. Any interviewer. It's weird to pretend that DJs are any different from individuals who spend hours upon hours of unpaid labor to hone their craft. shorturl.at/ReYkatheguardian.comThe hill I will die on: ‘Being a DJ’ isn’t a proper job | Phil MongredienIn what other field is a couple of hours’ work taking the credit for somebody else’s brilliance so venerated, says Guardian Opinion joint production editor Phil Mongredien 011
Reposted by Kevin Finkelstein ☭Ahhhhh @nerdjpg.com · 16/02/2026You can try to convince me it would be easier to resist things under a liberal but none of you helped with Gaza and we couldn’t even convince the dems to stop a genocide when they were running against Trump. Do you hear yourselves 32942178