Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 8hthis article haunts me and reading that they put the algae dye in the mint it’s its makes me wonder if the food scientists ever figured out how to get rid of the swamp taste after all this time 000
Reposted by Katie 📚Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 11hSome incredible ice cream sandwich journalism from @taraduggan.bsky.social with an assist from J.D. Morris. Did beloved local treat provider It’s It change its mint formula? And what does it have to do with … RFK Jr.? www.sfchronicle.com/food/article...sfchronicle.comS.F.’s favorite It’s-It ice cream sandwich has changed for the first time in decades. Here’s whyFans started noticing a change in the signature, garish color of It’s-It mint ice cream sandwich. Quietly, the Bay Area company had tweaked its iconic treat. 1102
Reposted by Katie 📚Lauren the Flute @laurentheflute.bsky.social · 23hI love graphite SO much. BUT not as much as I love quartz. I really think this is quartz's year, and I think we need this. In a time of fear, pain, and uncertainty, let's celebrate the joy and wonder of being a kid falling in love with rocks and minerals for the first time. #teamquartz as always 0206
Reposted by Katie 📚SFGATE @sfgate.com · 16hPublic outcry over the "ICE jail at SFO" has reached a boiling point.bit.lyAs SFO submits to Trump, SF activists demand city leaders fight backPublic outcry over the "ICE jail at SFO" has reached a boiling point. 051
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 29/09/2026taskmaster on hulu really is the perfect solution to so many problems, especially that unique crisis of finally running out of new girl episodes 020
Reposted by Katie 📚Imani Gandy @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 29/09/2026Oh my God Taskmaster has hit Hulu. I repeat all seasons of Taskmaster are on Hulu. If you've never watched Taskmaster go start watching it literally right now 29668105
Reposted by Katie 📚Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026these rich dudes are taking advantage of the left infighting over things like cars and using it against us so we stay caught up in divisive ingroup battles instead of working together against big money interests 033
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026these rich dudes are taking advantage of the left infighting over things like cars and using it against us so we stay caught up in divisive ingroup battles instead of working together against big money interests 033
Reposted by Katie 📚Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 28/09/2026For every arrest that breaks through into public view, countless others happen quickly, before anyone can notice. Now ICE is anywhere and everywhere, embedded in all corners of everyday life.theguardian.comGone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than everAfter public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere 5514295
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026there is a food truck out at sunset dunes that asks on the side “got churros?” which is a really excellent marketing strategy because no now that you mention it but this is a choice i can make? and now the answer is yes 120
Reposted by Katie 📚Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This post really pissed me off. As someone who has been an activist for forty years and training activists, organizers and non-profit leaders for 15 years, one of the most relevant factors for continued engagement is whether people enjoy the work, feel like they belong, and find community in it. 822537
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 27/09/2026the chronicle is so reliable with bad political endorsements, if you want to know how the people with all the money want you to vote just check the chron 110
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 27/09/2026wow it is going to be a long loud music of thumping bass sounds throughout like half of sf 020
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 27/09/2026let my cat sleep on my fuzzy jacket one time and now he keeps being politely confused about me wearing his bed 000
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 25/09/2026just heard about the latest supreme court ruling on npr and it took every muscle in my body to only stick to one swear 140
Reposted by Katie 📚Dean Preston @deanpreston.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This is outrageous. He should be released immediatelymissionlocal.orgS.F. officials call for feds to release Ho Yin Mo, state aide detained by ICEFormer Chinese-language TV anchor works for Assemblymember Catherine Stefani and previously served as field organizer for Mayor London Breed. 0184
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 23/09/2026is this ted lasso with ‘yes and’ meant to feel like an improv comedy show or are these episodes just too long 000
Reposted by Katie 📚Robyn P @robynpalumbo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026San Francisco #TechnoFascists are getting involved with your elections. Not the #socialists. Not the commies...sf.gazetteer.coY Combinator’s PAC is throwing money at a bunch of Republicans across the countryGarry Tan and other leaders at the San Francisco-based tech incubator are trying to build a tech-forward future one donation at a time 011
Reposted by Katie 📚CalMatters @calmatters.org · 20/09/2026California is poised to get $1.4 billion for broadband. But there’s a huge catch California is about to accept $1.4 billion in federal broadband funding. But it must give up net neutrality and other internet rules.cal.newsCalifornia is poised to get $1.4 billion for broadband. But there’s a huge catchCalifornia is about to accept $1.4 billion in federal broadband funding. But it must give up net neutrality and other internet rules. 41812
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 20/09/2026apparently the cheesy bunny crackers are full of phlalates, which is minorly tragic, but now what to do with this unopened box? 001
Reposted by Katie 📚Brian Jay Jones @brianjayjones.com · 20/09/2026While the show debuted in the UK on September 5, take a moment today to celebrate its US premiere as well. Watch an episode on Disney+. Or better yet, go do something creative or silly. Jim Henson would want you to. 0273
Reposted by Katie 📚Shannon Downey @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I feel like a lot of folks are just holding their breath for the midterms. I would love for you to know about these free Zoom trainings so you can prepare and take action. statesatthecore.substack.com/p/community-...statesatthecore.substack.comUpcoming ICE Watch & Community Defense📌 BOOKMARK THIS PAGE >> A running list of upcoming trainings from STAC & Protect RP 084
Reposted by Katie 📚The Bold Italic @thebolditalic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026There is a patch of grass at Bay and Franklin that is technically not Fort Mason and has no name on any map. So it went onto Google Maps as Patrick's Park.thebolditalic.comHow I Created a Fake Dog Park in SFThe untold story behind Patrick’s Park. 042
Reposted by Katie 📚The Phoenix Project @phoenixprojnow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Read more at the Phoenix Review! 🐦🔥🗞️ www.phoenixprojectnow.com/phoenix-revi...phoenixprojectnow.comThe Astroturf Network Takeover of Democratic Clubs - The Phoenix ProjectThe Phoenix Review offers news and commentary on the proposed right-wing takeover of San Francisco. Learn more about the billionaire agenda in short takes from the city’s savviest political observers. 032
Reposted by Katie 📚Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 18/09/2026Radicalized by YouTube (in a good way).sfstandard.comMeet the teens leading SF’s fight against FlockA couple of Lowell High School juniors are behind the grassroots organization DeFlock SF. 110423
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 18/09/2026hello from san francisco where the city texts you every seven months to tell you to please not make friends with the big kitty 150
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 18/09/2026obviously been looking at too much bsky because the text chain was about caffeine, i still read “there is a peets” and for a brief moment wondered where the cat came from 010
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 17/09/2026“no kings means no robot kings too” - @ezralevin.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Katie 📚SFGATE @sfgate.com · 17/09/2026After 40 years and 10 million pints served, the Berkeley icon is set to close.bit.lyTriple Rock, America's oldest continuously operating brewpub, to closeAfter 40 years and 10 million pints served, the Berkeley icon is set to close. 021
Reposted by Katie 📚Jonathan Weber @jsweber.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I'll be appearing at Best Bookstore in SF, Union Square with SF underground arts legend John Law, TONIGHT (Thursday), please join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/burning-ma...eventbrite.comBurning Man, Billionaires & Bubbles: The War for Modern San FranciscoCity on the Edge: Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco w/ author Jonathan Weber & Burning Man founder John Law 001
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 17/09/2026i have read a bunch of books on these weird dudes over the past couple of years and hate how relevant this book in particular has become more recently 111
Reposted by Katie 📚Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16/09/2026On Democracy Now!, I floated a new theory: AI companies really have unleashed a killer monster that has slipped their control. But plot twist - the monster is human. And it's the President of the United States. @astra.bsky.social @democracynow.org 631685
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 16/09/2026finally got this from the library and wow it is a very deep dive on tech and local politics in sf! there is even reporting on why john gilmore was removed from the eff board that looks like new information that has not been reported publicly before, so looking forward to reading this in detail 140
Reposted by Katie 📚Jonathan Weber @jsweber.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I'll be talking 'City on the Edge', AI and politics with author & podcaster Andrew Keen at Manny's on Wednesday Sept. 16, then with underground artist and Burning Man co-founder John Law at Best Bookstore on Thursday Sept 17. Please join us! 011
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 15/09/2026seriously look how cute this design is and you can get it today 031
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 15/09/2026super excited to start this open leaning course today! 010
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 15/09/2026the voting results for this seem to indicate that there’s a reason this place is not called redsky 000
Reposted by Katie 📚bleary (feat. Akon) @bleary.off-the-records.com · 09/08/2026Stephen Root appreciation post. One of the great character actors. When he shows up in a thing, you know that thing is going to be excellent. 2625396492
Reposted by Katie 📚Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 15/10/2024“Well, you see, Joe, I have fancy plans, and pants to match.” 021
Reposted by Katie 📚Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 14/09/2026cspan had an hour on ai and data centers on washington journal this morning and almost nobody called in support these were almost all really amazing calls which is saying a lot for an hour of cspanc-span.org 001
Reposted by Katie 📚Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Folks, if you want to know what's *really* up with "AI", where the harms lie, and contextualize the nonsense du jour, this film is must watch. 5315102
Reposted by Katie 📚MIT Election Lab @mitelectionlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Data Driven Democracy is our new LinkedIn newsletter! Give us a follow for the latest insights and developments in the field of election science, from our analysis of the trends in 2026's election data to new research in list maintenance procedures and best practices. buff.ly/NNWzvtE 022
Reposted by Katie 📚Emma Silvers @emmaruthless.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Kaiser undisputed champion fifth year running in the field of "being taken totally by surprise by the existence of the covid vaccine and the need for infrastructure with which to distribute it and then communicate about said distribution with paying members" 032
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 14/09/2026cspan had an hour on ai and data centers on washington journal this morning and almost nobody called in support these were almost all really amazing calls which is saying a lot for an hour of cspanc-span.org 001
Katie 📚 @ktpersists.bsky.social · 14/09/2026this is fun because they set it up as a debate between a stanford / hoover institute dude and gabriel zucman 100
Reposted by Katie 📚Martha Bridegam @mbridegam.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Connie Chan opposes San Francisco Props. A, D, E and F, which would take power away from voters and from the Board of Supervisors to give it to the Mayor. Wiener is for A, D, E and F. Consider these 6 past SF ballot measures that won after they got on the ballot in a way Measure D would prevent: 132