Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 6hThis article (and, I suspect, the quoted researchers) conflate "consciousness" with "brain activity we can measure with this one test," which is an insane leap. And apparently non-human animals aren't conscious—unless they're implanted with human cells. I can't wait for this ignorant hubris to fall 000
Reposted by Lex Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“No warrants are shown, as far as we can tell there’s no legal ground for them to come onto private property. It seems like they’re pushing through the construction process quickly and will deal with the law later,” said Rachel, a land defender who spoke with UR about the raids. 3245145
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 7h"Cornell does, after all, have a distinguished tradition of producing leaders... Before teaching young men how to run the world, teach them what to do when the world is one room, one woman, one terrible thing happening, and nobody wants to be the first man to ruin the evening." 000
Reposted by Lex Eric Kim (김현철) inkskratch.com @inkskratch.com · 09/11/2024This one is for the artists: you can recirculate your old art here. I do this all the time because I'm old and nobody knows who I am. Seriously, they'll never notice. Give yourself a break, post an old piece, walk your iguanas, it's cool, fine 422616413
Reposted by Lex Usman T. Malik @usmantm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Elise Tobler, editor of the fabled SHIMMER magazine and now THE DEADLANDS is hospitalized after cancer and an infection. She made SFF an inclusive, interesting place and broke out many authors. Help if u can gofund.me/6ea1bf7a4gofund.meDonate to Help Support Elise While She Recovers, organized by Sean Markeyhello. friends if you're reading this, you're likely a Friend of The Deadl… Sean Markey needs your support for Help Support Elise While She Recovers 3154181
Reposted by Lex Arienne Childrey @ari4ohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Pay attention Dems. Gov Beshear won twice, in a deep red state, and never threw trans people under the bus. He led with compassion rather than the fear and cowardice we've seen from some of our Ohio candidates and party leadership. 193132804
Reposted by Lex Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Just when you thought things couldn't get stupider 001
Reposted by Lex Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026now when you want to call someone a loser for using AI-generated music, you can compare them to an ohio pastor who briefly appeared on american idol and was just sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife while having an affair. apnews.com/article/cale... 1542657
Reposted by Lex Lupita Nihongo @otsumamiboy.blacksky.app · 05/10/2026I don’t understand why people just jump to the conclusion that voters are the root of electoral outcomes but don’t consider that the people who control the most sophisticated ‘info’ output & surveillance networks on the globe have figured out how to reliably subvert the democratic process by now 33685168
Reposted by Lex The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Why is 🇺🇸 media not reporting on this 128 day Albanian protest of Kushner and Ivanka’s insane corruption? 685231358335
Reposted by Lex Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 04/10/2026There are new and specific numbers in this story, so it’s worth reading. I continue to resent the lack of credit to Nick Schwellenbach at @pogo.org, Dan Friedman at @motherjones.com, and me, who have previously reported every other aspect of this story, including that the sale prices were very high. 81894509
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I feel bad that our education system has failed this guy and his followers 010
Reposted by Lex Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 03/10/2026There’s a new crater on the moon and it’s unlikely to happen again in our lifetimes. Created by a comet or asteroid striking the moon between April 11 and May 22, 2024, it is the largest, newly formed crater discovered in our solar system. 1626642
Reposted by Lex Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Black Berry. Photo from my collection, no date/info. 302214195
Reposted by Lex Critical Threats Project @criticalthreats.bsky.social · 02/10/2026NEW🚨| There is a growing risk that Eritrea will become more directly involved in the war in northern Ethiopia as fighting spreads north and diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea collapse, removing off ramps and deconfliction channels. 🧵 24113
Reposted by Lex Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Most state attorneys general released Meta from Cambridge Analytica-related claims as part of the child safety settlement. New Mexico wasn't part of that deal, and a jury there just found 26 of 29 past claims about Cambridge Analytica, hate speech and misinformation willfully deceptive.techpolicy.pressEight Years On, Cambridge Analytica Scandal Catches Up With Meta in Santa FeA jury found that Meta—then Facebook—misled the public in statements about Cambridge Analytica and its policies on hate speech, violence and misinformation. 9919294
Reposted by Lex aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 09/11/2024Additional scripts for cis het white men who want to be better allies: “What a weird thing to say” “Do you hear yourself right now?” “You shouldn’t say shit like that to people” “I won’t let you talk to them that way” “That’s a disgusting opinion to have” “Shut the fuck up, dude” 193138585526
Reposted by Lex 🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hi. Listen please 615152
Reposted by Lex Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 28/09/2026Truly no limit to how low this administration will go 50829237
Reposted by Lex Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 28/09/2026Let the history books show that STUDENT reporters brought national attention to unchecked abuse. I hope that their cups and opportunities forever overfloweth.This is courage.abcnews.comDistrict attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening the case of alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity. 31401377
Reposted by Lex AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 28/09/2026Ohioans: Make sure you’re registered to vote, and let’s send pro-worker candidates like @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social to the Senate and create an economy that works for all of us! ✊ 03314
Reposted by Lex sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“The rate of ectopic pregnancy deaths in states with abortion bans is nearly double that in states where abortion is legal.” That stat should shame every anti abortionist in the world. 1375170
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If you haven't yet seen the music video for this song, I promise it's worth a watch youtube.com/watch?v=x6_m...m.youtube.comGENER8ION - STORM starring Yung LeanYouTube video by GENER8ION 000
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"However, if Charlie Brown heeds our robust focus group findings, we believe a narrow path exists where Lucy may run out of insults, grow tired of yanking the ball, and allow the process to reach the much-anticipated foot-to-leather connection phase." 010
Reposted by Lex Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Fellow GenXers: remember how often we were bombarded with images of late-period USSR? Old, decrepit men in charge, clinging to an ossified ideology. Political repression, nakedly false propaganda, empty shelves, food shortages, inadequate health care, deep-seated cynicism, crumbling infrastructurestatic.klipy.comIronic Star Wars MomentAlt: A smirking emperor palpatine says "ironic." 521465313
Reposted by Lex Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 28/09/2026People are citing the Pope--- and even though Christianity is no longer my main spiritual practice, I don't see a way out of the West's fascination with power, technology and mass death through only secular means. We are dealing with men who believe they are gods. 1434541
Reposted by Lex unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 27/09/2026It's just after 1pm on another picture perfect fall day in Chicago. So far today, masked federal agents have taken people from Brighton Park and suburban Aurora. ~1 year after the "Blitz" began, the alerts haven't subsided. ICE is still breaking windows and destroying worlds. 9319192
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Seems like something your handlers make you say to prove your loyalty 010
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Can't wait to see which remaining liberties we'll be asked to give up to protect us from "rogue AI agents" 000
Reposted by Lex Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 27/09/2026The civilians in Gaza are homeless and desperate, with little aid or medical services and no infrastructure. We're their only voice and means of survival. Please give to my dear friend so she can take care of her family. No amount is too small And help others. ❤️🙏 chuffed.org/project/1981... 27735
Reposted by Lex Team Animal Voice @tav4accmedicals.bsky.social · 27/09/2026NYCACC is coming for King Zeus nycacc.app#/browse/262263 Rescue Only #FostersSaveLives Found tied up w/ his sister, Queen Hera also Kill Listed Alleged bite to an officer, when protecting her Betrayed but if you are patient, kind & move slow this lovely boy melts. 23738
Reposted by Lex Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Instead of respecting the law, those in power invoke it when it serves their interests and disregard it when it restrains them, treating even justice itself as though it were a commodity to be bought and sold.” — Pope Leo XIV 14387164
Reposted by Lex Ali Naseer @alinaseer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Iceland's Foreign Minister gave a forceful reply to Benjamin Netanyahu in the UN: Video: @aljazeera.com 002
Reposted by Lex The Associated Press @apnews.com · 27/09/2026Two separate mass shootings in different townships in South Africa leave at least 27 people dead, police said. The shootings come just days after a mass shooting at a house party near Durban killed 11 people.bit.lySeparate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people deadTwo separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people. The South African Police Service says 17 people were killed Saturday night when suspects armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. 46228
Reposted by Lex Dr. Emily Hamilton-Honey @hermioneclone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This entire situation is beyond disgusting, but thank the Goddess for the stellar fucking work of student journalists. Truly. CW: rape, sexual assault www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...cornellsun.comEDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We WillThe Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies. 122071
Reposted by Lex Dr. Divya (🔔 logged out) @divyampersaud.com · 27/09/2026Join the Hope Giving Circle 🩷 This week only, we're running a membership drive called "Choose Hope" to get YOUR boldest, most hopeful coffees to sponsor 21 families in Gaza. We don't want you to break the bank. Drop as little as a dollar and click “weekly/monthly”: chuffed.org/project/hope...chuffed.orgKeep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving CircleWe are a team of volunteers in the US and UK, led by two sisters passionate about helping our friends on the ground keep their families and neighbors alive with food, water, & shelter. We saw that… 11413
Reposted by Lex David Kaib @davidkaib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The propaganda war for AI feels a lot like the push to sell the Iraq War. 641679
Reposted by Lex 🇨🇦DUNK🇨🇦 (Proud Part owner of Canada) @noofieninja.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Love it 551834300
Reposted by Lex Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Here's how we get Medicare for All done: Make Medicare whole (no one can keep all the parts straight!) Include vision, dental, and hearing. Begin extending to more people, starting with children. We arrive at Medicare for All, which means great Medicare for everyone. 789178374787
Reposted by Lex Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 24/09/2026over the past few weeks several AI evaluation/cybersecurity experts have explained how what's happening is a result of human incompetence rather than "AI going rogue". I'm begging the media to show a shred of journalistic integrity and stop parroting what altman or amodei say 6537771489
Reposted by Lex Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 25/09/2026I’m introducing a moratorium on our government’s use of facial recognition technology with Senator Markey. Every American deserves a reasonable expectation of privacy. We need to stop the constant, nonconsensual state of surveillance. 1225071
Reposted by Lex Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam 6584021111827
Reposted by Lex New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ahead of this weekend's Nor'easter, I'm reminding businesses that they cannot overcharge for essential goods like water, gasoline, and generators. I encourage all New Yorkers to stay safe and if you see price gouging, report it to my office.ag.ny.govFile a complaint: Consumer issuesClick to read more. 219368
Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's a pretty weird thing to get heated over #TransRightsAreHumanRights 000
Reposted by Lex Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Based on extensive reporting and analysis, I have concluded that everything remains super dumb. 924427
Reposted by Lex Lex @lynxx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Yes, the misspellings are intentional. Don't miss out on the alt text... 001