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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 05/09/2026
IMPT. UPDATE on Anthropic settlement claims mess re: rights-reverted books. 🧵 Just heard from a writer who called the settlement info line & was told that reversion would have had to happen "in 2022 or earlier" for authors to claim 100%. 1/3
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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
On this day in 1883, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her husband and then on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibór where they perished. Her name was Adéla Kohnová Please support @sobibor.org
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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.
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Kage🎃🐺🦇 @scotkage.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
29 May 1931 | Belgian Jewish boy, Georges Weingast, was born in Antwerp. He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Mechelen in April 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection. t.co/DSZxkrofjV
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The Verge @theverge.com · 19/03/2026
Unlike information obtained from cellphone providers, this data can be accessed without a warrant — and used to track anyone.
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The FBI is buying Americans’ location data
“We do purchase commercially available information.”
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
20 March 1903 | A Czech Jewish woman, Anna Baumová, was born in Zalužany. She was deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive. --- The history of deportations of Jews from the Theresienstadt ghetto to Auschwitz: bit.ly/3MdIVUA
Vintage portrait of a woman in a dark attire, featuring a thoughtful expression.
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 27/01/2026
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone They did not have a warrant
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
28 January 1911 | Polish Jew, Lamb Rozenszer, was born in Warsaw. He emigrated to France. He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 19 July 1942. He did not survive. --- ▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
Black and white portrait of a young man smiling, wearing a suit and a tie.
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Britt 🎃 @liminalclown-e.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
17 days and counting Now at the point where I’m rationing empty packaging, containers, and bottles, both of us basically eating nothing, and cannot get anyone to give enough of a fuck to share a post 🆒 linktr.ee/hiitsbritt #MutualAid #HelpSky #BIPOCMA #FundSky #MutualAidVoid 💸💕 🏳️‍⚧️💸 #MARequest
Wojak meme with a sad expression. Two blue figures with red dashes above, indicating loss or separation, conveying loneliness or exclusion. This is modeled after negative interaction moodlets from The Sims 3.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
4 December 1869 | Czech Jewish woman, Šarlota Roubitschková, was born. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 December 1943. She did not survive.
Vintage portrait of a woman, featuring a close-up view with elegant attire. Handwritten signature across the image.
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John Does Book Covers @johndoesbookcovers.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
#BookCover #BookCovers #CoverArtist #BookSky #CoverDesign #BookCoverDesign #BookCoverLove #BookLover
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
4 December 1926 | Polish Jewish girl, Golda Bretmel, was born in Żelechów. She emigrated to France. She was deported to #Auschwitz from Angers on 20 July 1942. She did not survive. --- Children at Auschwitz Lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN Podcast: youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
Black and white portrait of a girl with curly hair, wearing a dark blouse.
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Morgan K. Bell @morgankbell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
AI is ruining absolutely everything good in the world and I hate it so much.
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Wylder 🏳️‍⚧️♿ Help Us?? @wylder.myatproto.social · 08/11/2025
I didnt realize it wasnt obvious until a couple DMs, but folks who need mutual aid to survive ask for gift cards or wishlist items bc: - low chance of affecting benefits negatively - can get wants & needs without pulling from desperate survival fund - alleviates spending while struggling guilt
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
4 October 1942 | A Hungarian Jewish boy, Miklos Gárdos, was born. In July 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber. --- Watch our webinar about deportations of Jews from Hungary to Auschwitz: youtu.be/M42znxofU5Q
Vintage black and white photo of a baby sitting in a crib, wearing a light, patterned outfit.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The mystery of medical diagnosis!
Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses?
Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.
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Cody @atiredgay.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I really wish Sally Ride was still with us to see this moment.
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NASA's New Astronaut Class Has More Women Than Men For First Time In History
"America is going to put the first woman on the surface of the Moon in the history of mankind...And the first boot that ever sets foot on the surface of the Red Planet will be an American."
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ms.misty-eyed @occhitristi.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Neurodivergent culture is wanting to talk to someone but waiting for them to contact you first to be sure they want to talk to you 😮‍💨
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Mike Okuda @mikeokuda.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Global warming caused by humans is an observed fact. Yes, science still needs to learn more, but it's no more in overall doubt than the theory of gravity. And it's bad. Willful ignorance, enforced by those who choose to deny science, is an existential threat to our civilization.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
26 September 1903 | A Hungarian Jewish woman, Katalin Gardos, was born. In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. --- Learn about deportations of Jews from Hungary to Auschwitz: lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_6_dep_zydow
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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Matt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Even though it’s bullshit the media is running COMEY INDICTED headlines which is how Republicans win messaging every time. They’re hoping most people won’t know the difference between this and a real indictment and the media helps them by not plainly saying “Trump Forces DOJ To Indict” in a headline
NYT: Grand Jury Indicts Longtime Trump Target, Former FBI Director James ComeyWSJ: James Comey Indicted on False Statement ChargesCNN: Former FBI Director James Comey indictedAxios: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted
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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
PSA: If you're an author & you get a chatty email from a marketer, or book club that praises your book & bashes Amazon's algo before offering to 'help', usually with 500 to 10,000 reviewers, it's just a ChatGPT automated marketing scam. It's the new Nigerian prince email, brought to you by 'AI' 🙄.
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
OUR PRESSURE IS WORKING! We spent all last week on the Hill pushing for articles of impeachment of RFK Jr. It's time to crank up the pressure EVEN MORE! You can help us! @standupforscience.bsky.social #impeachthequack
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Ben Ross @benross.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Wow. Let’s not blow past this. The administrator of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY says that climate change is a hoax/con job.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Washington speak for "Fuck you being sick and/or old. Why don't you die already?"
On October 1st, Trump is imposing 100% tariff on medications unless they're manufactured in the US or the company is building a plant here.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
4 July 1944 | A transport of 1,100 Jews deported from Drancy - men, women & children - arrived at #Auschwitz. After selection 398 men & 223 women were registered in the camp. The remaining 479 people were murdered in a gas chamber. Among them was Annie Dirnfeld (b. May 1942)
Old black and white photograph of a young child with curly hair, wearing a knitted top. The child is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
SENATOR @warnock.senate.gov : “Are we reading the same Book? The Book I know says ‘I was hungry, and you fed me… I was a stranger, and you welcomed me… insomuch as you’ve done it to the least of these, you’ve done it also unto me.’” #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
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🦋CoLoRaDo-WoKe-SnOwBoY❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈 @snowmassvillageboy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 04/07/2025
This really shouldn't be in question: Do not rely on "generative AI" to bullshit out legal writings that could mean literal life-changing or *-ending* consequences for another person, or yourself. And if you do it, & bad consequences arise, the harmed party should get to sue you & the "AI" company.
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Karel Peka @karelpeka.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A new mural in France depicting Lady Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled the day before America's Independence Day. #viaX USA Today
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
1 July 1889 | Jewish man, Isak Sussholz, was born in Halych (then Austro-Hungarian Empire, today Ukraine). He emigrated to Belgium. He was deported to #Auschwitz form Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen on 18 August 1942. He did not survive.
Portrait of an individual with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark suit and tie, set against a plain background.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 30/06/2025
In today’s episode of What Are They Thinking: “If you don’t see a hurricane coming… does it really exist?” 🚨 The Dept of Defense is shutting down its weather satellite program. No more data. No more updates. Meteorologists are scrambling—and we’re heading into peak storm season. Brilliant timing.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/06/2025
Due to the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, a Texas man worried that his young son was at risk and took him to get vaccinated. The cost of the shot? $1,400.
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A Texas boy needed protection from measles. The vaccine cost $1,400.
Due to the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, a Texas man worried that his young son was at risk and took him to get vaccinated. The cost of the shot? $1,400.
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
There was essentially zero coverage of the disabled protest to stop Medicaid cuts. Capitol police dragged protesters out, many in wheelchairs, and arrested 34 people. It was barely a blip on the news because nobody really cares about the disabled.
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More than 30 arrested at Senate building while protesting Medicaid cuts
U.S. Capitol Police officers arrested 34 people Wednesday who were demonstrating against Congress’ proposed cuts to Medicaid inside a Senate office building. Advocates and people who depend on Medicai...
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zach @extrafabulous.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Tyler is an amazing storyboarder if anyone is looking to hire/has any leads!
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
"The Justice Department is aggressively prioritizing efforts to strip some Americans of their U.S. citizenship...At least one person has already been denaturalized...June 13, a judge ordered the revocation of the citizenship of Elliott Duke, who uses they/them pronouns." www.npr.org/2025/06/30/n...
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DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship
Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually us...
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✪ Beware the Gray Ghost ✪ @jongraywb.blacksky.app · 29/06/2025
Firefox extension for those who are interested.
addons.mozilla.org
Hide Google AI Overviews – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download Hide Google AI Overviews for Firefox. Hide annoying Google AI Overviews.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
1 July 1902 | A Polish Jew, Wigor Rabinowicz, was born in Białobrzegi. A shoemaker. In #Auschwitz from 11 December 1941. No. 23999 He perished in the camp on 11 April 1942.
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
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Halloween III: Season of the Ben @franzferdinand2.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
All I can say is that my life has been made better by the trans folks in it, and one of the best things is seeing someone you thought you knew just fucking bloom and flourish after they come out. Anyone who wants to stifle that will never know the light of heaven.
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Nicholas Kole @nicholaskole.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
For those not yet in the know, Vizcom is a generative ai program designed to slip right into the concept art process- the folks selling it are moving quickly & quietly to get it into as many studios as possible. I’d link videos etc but I don’t want to give them views. They deserve nothing
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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
If *you* have dealt with AI in your workplace—if your boss is forcing it on you or your team, if it's causing your freelance work to dry up, if a manager is threatening to replace you with it, or even if it's made your life wonderful!—I want to hear about it. Send stories to AIkilledmyjob@pm.me.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 23/05/2025
7. Because, here’s the thing: People see how you treat them and what you say about them. People see how you treat others. People will remember what you did and how you did it. It will stay with them. It will stay with you. You are what you say and do and how you act toward others. Keep it in mind.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 23/05/2025
6. Be happy for other creators who are having their moment, if you can. Creating is hard. Getting a moment is rare. So much is about luck and factors you can’t directly control. “Deserve” has so little to do with anything. So when someone catches that ride, cheer them as they go by. Wish them well.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 23/05/2025
4. There is so much art in this world that is not for me and often I am flummoxed that some particular art is for anyone, much less deserving of sales and praise. But I’m not Art God, art isn’t zero-sum, and what I do isn’t minimized by anyone else’s successes. Good for them for breaking through.
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Drollbarracuda @barracudagames.ca · 23/05/2025
Happy Bio Diversity Day! Thank you Anomalocaris and all the other radiodonts. You were truly unique. One of the first apex predators, you were glorious. #sciart #paleoart #anomalocaris
An illustration of a red Anomalocaris swimming underwater
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I keep getting asked if it’s legal to spend our campaign funds on food drives or our high school public service grants and the answer is YES. It is. Politicians and Democratic organizations need to use their coffers to help people NOW and fill in the gaps that Trump has created.
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