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Sarah Davis

@laprimanerda.bsky.social
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She/Her Artist. Musician. Librarian. Activist. All-around Nerd. Leveling up through creativity and curiosity. 🎨 My Art Feed: bit.ly/4gukJGx 🔗 Links: linktr.ee/Laprimanerda 🚫 AI / NFTs

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day — and we're less than 50 days from the midterms. The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same. This is absolutely vital. ⬇️ nationalvoterregistrationday.org
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National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus
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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 14/09/2026
The only person in public service who has consistently made 100% sense on issues of "AI," which is why they hate her so much.
Law enforcers already have authority to charge companies and their CEOs for creating and releasing dangerous, unvetted, or defective products. We shouldn’t let discussions about new legal regimes distract from the fact that there’s no AI exemption from laws already on the books — a point 
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 emphasized repeatedly during my tenure.

1. There is an extensive set of laws that govern dangerous and defective products. For example, releasing unvetted AI models or agents can violate consumer protection laws. Shipping flawed AI tools without implementing adequate measures to detect and stop rogue or defective AI agents can be an “unfair or deceptive” act or practice under the FTC Act (and analogous state laws). And some state AGs are already exploring holding AI firms and their CEOs criminally liable when their models participate in criminal activity.

2. Existing laws also prohibit “unfair methods of competition.” This covers instances where AI firms appropriate the competitively sensitive information of their customers, including through tracking their use of various tools. It can also cover instances where firms pursue dangerous behavior, aware that doing so may compel rivals to do the same.As the Supreme Court has noted: “A method of competition which casts upon one's competitors the burden of the loss of business unless they will descend to a practice which they are under a powerful moral compulsion not to adopt, even though it is not criminal, was thought to involve the kind of unfairness at which the [unfair methods of competition] statute was aimed."

3. The highly concentrated and interconnected structure of these markets could be creating major risks and conflicts of interest. We had started investigating these partnerships and cross-investments across the stack (and released a preliminarily overview of some findings: https://ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-issues-staff-report-ai-partnerships-investments-study). 

Both federal and state enforcers should be scrutinizing these opaque relationships and inter-dependencies. We are already seeing how these relationships could undermine accountability. For example, OpenAI could face liability given the Hugging Face incident, but Hugging Face being bought up by Nvidia means that we’re unlikely to see it file a lawsuit over this — given Nvidia’s strong incentive to see OpenAI continue full speed ahead.4. As AI tools dramatically change the landscape of cybersecurity risks and hacks, all businesses should be doubling down on having core security protections in place. Firms that fail to invest in adequate data security measures or fix known vulnerabilities can also be breaking the law. A recent analysis showed that around 1/3 of Fortune 100 companies do not even have a way to notify them about security issues. During my 
@FTC
 tenure, we sued firms for poor data security practices and held CEOs liable when they were personally responsible.

https://this.weekinsecurity.com/dozens-of-americas-largest-companies-have-no-simple-way-to-report-security-flaws/

https://ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/10/ftc-takes-action-against-drizly-its-ceo-james-cory-rellas-security-failures-exposed-data-25-million

5. As policymakers consider new legal regimes, we should be looking to lessons from prior efforts to govern major sectors, such as banking and other networks, platforms, and utilities. Tools like structural separations, nondiscrimination, and supervision could be key, and there’s a rich history of what works and what doesn’t. But we can and must pursue any new efforts alongside enforcing existing laws.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I’m at MJ’s Tavern in Norfolk today and tomorrow!
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The weather is gorgeous! I’m out here until 7pm so come see me!
La Prima Nerda booth. Flyer for the Persephone’s Bloom Market at Rew Realm Brewing in Suffolk, VA.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I’ll have a table tomorrow. Come out and enjoy the pretty weather!
Flyer for Persephone’s Bloom Market: A spring mythology-inspired vendor market. Sunday, March 22nd from 11 AM to 7 PM. Free Entry. Local Artists & makers. Plant vendors. Spring-inspired goods. Themed cocktails. At New Realm Brewing. 5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, Virginia
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Being anti-immigrant or anti- lgbtq or anti-poc really just means you’re an asshole full stop. This helpful message is brought to you by human reason and decency.
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a cartoon of snoopy reading a newspaper with the words `` good morning keeping cool cool ''
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy reading a newspaper with the words `` good morning keeping cool cool ''
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Enter the Phantom/Abby E @enterthephantom.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Al says fight the system - be silly. #weirdal #weirdalyankovic #cosplay #cosplayer
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This is catching on. There’s nothing Trump hates more than being ignored.
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Mir @wanderlingworld.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Hey artists! If you stream your art process on #twitch you should set up your Twitch integration! Did you know the Art Feed Collection has a whole feed dedicated to streaming art? Now when you browse the feed you can easily tell who is actually live thanks to this new feature! #artfeedupdates #art
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Enter the Phantom/Abby E @enterthephantom.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
One of the cutest #pinkiepie cosplays I saw last weekend! 💕🧀 #mlpcosplay #mlp #mylittlepony #cosplay
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving: $100 billion Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%: $100 billion One is decried as "welfare." One is not. Why?
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
The Washington Post doesn’t exist anymore. An undead creature is wearing its skin, and may appear similar at first glance, but don’t be fooled. The Washington Post that you valued is dead, and has been decaying for some time. I’m sorry.
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COVA Coalition: progressive women in Hampton Roads, VA @covacoalition.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#HamptonRoads, did you miss our infographics about the awesome women running to flip seats in #HD89, #HD98, #HD99 & #HD100? Learn more about the community-first goals & values of #LizRichardson, #CatPorterfield, #CherylSmith & #KaceyCarnegie. And VOTE! #Virginia #Election
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AltSSA @altssa.altgov.info · 29/10/2025
Resharing because this list of resources is constantly being updated 👇👇👇👇👇
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
If you’re in the UK or need to buy a present for someone in the UK….maybe look here. #actions
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Barbara G 🧿✨ @prettygoodemachine.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I implore people to stream The Waltons. The show really nails depression times including the whole family listening to FDR on the radio when he announced the development of social security.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#MotR
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#actions
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#GoodNews
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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 27/10/2025
lol what the wealthy today don't seem to understand is part of staying wealthy in society is not pissing off the masses. There's a reason why Carnegie and the Rockefellers poured money into institutions. Gutting institutions and making it harder for the masses to survive is a...choice.
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Chris Kantarjiev @kantarjiev.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
From 11 years ago: www.politico.com/magazine/sto... and www.ted.com/talks/nick_h...
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The Pitchforks Are Coming… For Us Plutocrats
A memo for my fellow filthy rich who live in our gated bubble worlds: Wake up, people. It won’t last.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#news #actions
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#bb
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God @thegodshow.com · 27/10/2025
I'm rooting for the Blue Jays just so I can see Donald melt down over a Canadian team winning the World Series.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#GoodNews
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/... #GoodNews
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H-E-B steps up, donates $6 million for food security programs
Find out why H-E-B's $6 million donation to food banks is crucial right now.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#GoodNews
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#GoodNews
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Via @knittingcultlady.bsky.social Why did millions of millennials fall for authoritarianism? youtu.be/RMqs-hNnB44?...
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Why Did Millions Of Millennials fall for Authoritarianism?
YouTube video by Knitting Cult Lady
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#actions It's about halfway funded - www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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Donate to Support for Clinical Trial Travel Expenses, organized by Mark Hagood
For those who don't know, I have been battling stage 4 stomach cancer since Apr… Mark Hagood needs your support for Support for Clinical Trial Travel Expenses
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
#GoodNews via @politicsgirl.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/ShVj5...
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Wait... some GOOD NEWS?
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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
"If we just keep ruining the environment more and more, eventually, surely this sunk cost will pay off by finding us a way to protect the environment!"
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
We can’t just call for a strike. We need our ducks in a row - but good news, we can get there if we keep building our resources and bringing new people in to help. #actions youtube.com/shorts/qXkc7...
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You need 3 things for a strike
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Because the manufacturer is having a sale, I can have a sale! I had a blast designing these sneakers so I hope you enjoy them too 💜 #MyArt #Art #ArtShop
Colorful high-top sneakers on display with text "Shoe Sale! Thru Small Business Saturday!" on a purple and olive background.Sky blue high top sneakers with cherry blossoms and a judgmental peacock on the fabric.Deep green high top sneakers with yellow and pink floral pops on the fabric.Brightly colored high top sneakers featuring abstract dots of purple, reds, blue, and yellow.
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Esau’s @edsaul.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
This is what the White House might have looked like if the third plane had not crashed in Pennsylvania on 9/11. Trump is finishing that job for them.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Slowly getting my feet wet on Substack and seeing if it's a better place to blog. lnkd.in/eUkixyzD #MyArt #SupportArtists
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Bella Ciao Rainbow Pride
New Painting!
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
#GoodNews Via @parkroseperma.bsky.social youtu.be/fs_ywZjewoQ?...
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4 Big Stories of Americans Refusing To Bend the Knee this week
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
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fumyalien 🐇 @fumyalien.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
🪶 the great hunt 🪶 finally finished my piece for the lovely @paulscottcanavan.com's mentorship. thanks to Paul and my fellow mentees for a fun and educational time <3 #ttrpg #illustration #fantasy #art #fantasyart #ttrpgart #dndart #artsky
an illustration of a dark-skinned woman riding a hoopoe with a spear in her hands. they're flying above water, surrounded by yellow and orange clouds
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
😆 🏆 “Billionaires against Mamdani” “Slow and expensive buses” Too good
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
This is a great pic from #NoKings in Virginia Beach yesterday. #GoodNews
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
#GoodNews
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#MotR #actions
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 18/10/2025
I suspect the MAGA government decided to launch all these Bluesky accounts tonight to try to bait people in advance of No Kings. These people have incurable 4chan brain and this is how they operate. Block them. Do not engage. Do not give them what they want.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/10/2025
In Connecticut, the health care advocate office — whose services are free — has been able to resolve or overturn insurance denials in the patient’s favor about 80% of the time. Check to see if your state has a similar consumer assistance program:
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This 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...
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 18/10/2025
Don't engage. Just block. They want to push their rage bait on here. Don't give them the satisfaction. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#news
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Via @parkroseperma.bsky.social This is a playlist all about nonviolent resistance. If your time is short before tomorrow, opt for the ones that talk about tactics like CLARA. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Transferring old blog posts to Substack. I rarely work with oil pastels but I documented my progress for this one. open.substack.com/pub/lapriman... #MyArt #art
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Reworking a Piece from High School (18 years ago!)
This article was originally published on May 19, 2020.
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Sarah Davis @laprimanerda.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
I don’t know what account to tag for this request but seeing all the new barked beans on #FocusFriend makes me really want a Beangle. @complexly.bsky.social #nerdfighteria
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ace! @acesoddity.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
back for day 11 even though i’m a bit late!! #nerdfarters #focusfriend #nerdfighteria #pizzamas #vlogbrothers
A drawing of John Green’s pizza cat plush as a focus friend bean
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