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Maya Thee Papaya

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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 7h
🎶And she's gonnneeeeeeee 🎶
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 22h
Mariah's adlib runs on Breakdown>>> "cryyyy cryyyyy cryyyyyy" and "I'm losing MYYYYY mindddd" ugh
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 28/09/2026
👋🏾 I am not being hyperbolic at all when I say I am stressed beyond belief about my situation. I’m still looking for micro grants and assistance programs. I’m still looking for a job, even part time. The cortisol and adrenaline crashes are ruining my body. If you can help, please do. Thank you.
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R.T. Ester @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.huffpost.com/entry/palant...
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Dem-Aligned Organization Accepts Support From Palantir — And Refuses To Answer Questions About It
The controversial data and AI firm, which has millions of dollars of contracts with ICE, has been trying to curry favor with Democratic-aligned groups.
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reading this took years off of my lifespan
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 25/09/2026
$200/ $2500.
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Ryan O'Horo @ryanohoro.com · 25/09/2026
Click "Download Full Zip" at the bottom of this page before Flock gets it way. flocksurveillance.org
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yoooo this is major
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Really great read
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Kathryn Brightbill ✒️ @kebrightbill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lolwut, the person who made firebomb threats to the lesbian bar doesn't even live there, and that's not even her greatest hits
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Mia Mottley, truly a cut above!
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 21/09/2026
My birthday is October 7. The last 12 months have bent, shaped, stretched, and almost killed me. I’m fundraising for my life, and also a happy birthday. Goal: $2500 by 10/31. 🎉 sayheylenee at gmail dot com on all $ apps. paypal.me/sayheylenee cash.app/$itsdopegirlfresh venmo.com/u/dopegirlfresh
PayPal QR code for Lenée Cash App QR code for Lenée Zelle QR code for Lenée 
Venmo QR code for Lenée
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(Self) Regulators, mount up! @bankuei.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
God these fools do not understand the problem or the solutions at all. AI doesn't need a kill switch. It's not going to "take over" everything. What it will do is create tons of misinformation which will corrupt records and data. Turning it off won't unfuck your data. sfist.com/2026/09/19/n...
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Newsom Orders Formation of State AI Panel to Study 'Kill Switch' Options, Safety Issues
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order intended to increase California's oversight on artificial intelligence development. The order focuses on two laws designed to keep AI in c...
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The Not Chaotic Cherub 😇 @biensur-jetaime.blacksky.app · 21/09/2026
Last thought on this: the idea that someone who moves to a place is the EPITOME of that place, even more so than the folks who lived there, is a deeply colonizer mentality. And the fact that it’s so pervasive on this, the last “liberal bastion on the internet”, is incredibly illuminating.
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's funny to me when people pretend they don't understand what long-time residents in particular cities mean when they use the term "transplant." Of course you do. They mean HOSTILE and DISRESPECTFUL people who move into cities and expect those cities to cater TO THEM and their personal bullshit.
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Lancaster, not shocked.
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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
when ai leaves u behind
7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2: 
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4: 
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6: 
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy. 
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”
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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
a lot of people act like there's a trade being offered where we give up trans athletes in sports and in exchange fascism is defeated forever
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✫✫LVN✫✫ @urbanaudacity.blacksky.app · 20/09/2026
Adopting right wing language is always interesting to me. It starts ironically, and then they just use it normally.
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ask yourself why a CEO who can call the president on the phone needs to write a pleading open letter like he is a daycare provider who needs money for markers?
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 17/09/2026
Hey, hey! Supporting a single mom who needs to keep her lights on. She owes about $400 in back charges and late fees. Can you help? Keeping it anonymous for her sake. All my $ links lead to sayheylenee at gmail dot com. Put a 🎸 on the memo line! Deadline is close of business tomorrow.
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🇲🇽🕷️rustbelt rebel🕷️🇲🇽 @rustbeltrebel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My local library and local health department are doing free clinics as well! If you don’t have insurance or if you just want the convenience of showing up, getting a shot and leaving- be sure to check out those options in your area!
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Rachel @rachelwash78.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In response to Ari Melber having that azzzz clown on Because I believe beyond a shadow of a doubt those tech bros went for a bailout and the government was like “We don’t have it” So they sent out a fake story as a cover that the AI bubble is popping! Finally But way to fall for it! Airhead!!
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I'm really glad to see this happening in higher ed
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JD Alsobrook @jdalsobrook.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
First to do it! #fiba #fibawwc #wnba #thew #usa
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JD Alsobrook @jdalsobrook.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's as simple as this and yet the wnba struggles #wnba #thew #angelreese #fiba #fibawwc
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Rich Burroughs @somewhattolerable.com · 12/09/2026
This interview with @timnitgebru.blacksky.app about all the recent doomer announcements from the AI companies is excellent. Two huge points: They do this to distract from the real harms. These safety researchers aren’t talking about people committing suicides or targeting Palestinian with bombs.
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This USA - ESP game is off to a hot start. Spain has got some serious defense. This will be a physical one it seems like. Gotta get a bandaid for the Point Gawd 🤕
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Dream are straight belt to ass on the Sparks tonight. Gah-Lee #wnba
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
I had a random thought... should I get a degree in engineering? Then I remember math :/
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Keb’ Mo’ @kebmo.com · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom. This monumental news came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and effectively marked the end of slavery in the United States. #juneteenth
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
For those that know me, I finished this year strong. All As
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 25/04/2026
$205/ $500. I don’t have $ for my phone bill or Internet. I’m running out of basic toiletries. I’m fucking drowning. I know I’m not the only one. I’ve been sharing other folks’ asks because it costs me nothing. If I’m being honest, though, I need to focus on myself right now.
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maya cade @mayascade.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
if you only create to refute the enemy, you have decided they are your primary audience
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 23/03/2026
Moving into my long term housing next week. The property management company just asked for an a deposit because I am “a potential liability.” They want $500. I can’t move in unless I pay it. This is some bullshit. But it’s the only housing that works for me at this time.
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Venus Kii Thomas @venuskiithomas2026.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I literally have no hot water in my house. I’m temporarily unable to properly wash dishes and take a proper bath/shower. I’m determined to get a new water heater this week. There’s water on my basement floor and there’s also a leak that’s started.
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Cheyenne Ewulu @cheyennethegeek.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
My pilot about a Black lesbian comic store owner just hit 100k views. Can’t believe 100k people watched this crazy lil video! 😭 all organic. I’m so proud!! Thank you to everyone who tuned in!
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Kait Richardson 🥔 @thryse.com · 21/03/2026
In case anyone is still unclear, “zio” isn’t short for “Zionist”, it’s a *KKK-originated slur* for Jews. Not Zionists, JEWS. Using it announces you as an ideological white supremacist and white supremacists recognize you as such.
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Wylder 🏳️‍⚧️♿ $0/$2300 @wylder.myatproto.social · 20/03/2026
If you're hesitating to do any kind of good because it takes effort, or might chip away at potential wealth, I just want you to sit and think about that for a few minutes. Is that the sort of person you want to be? Or do you want to build community & help keep folks alive & well despite fascism?
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Black Aziz Anansi @blackazizanansi.blacksky.app · 20/03/2026
I've been pointing out that the term Zios is a David Duke creates term for years to the people who have casually used it and not one person has said "Oh shit? Really? My bad." They all just ignore what i said or double down on why the use is ok.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 20/03/2026
NEW: 92% of unionized staff @propublica.org voted to authorize a strike if management does not agree to a fair contract that includes guardrails around the use of AI. ✊ You can stand with @propublicaguild.org by donating to their strike fund! newsguild.org/unionized-st...
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Unionized staff at ProPublica vote to strike | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Workers at the nonprofit newsroom take action after management’s persistent refusal to agree to a fair contract that includes guardrails around the use of AI.
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kottke.org @kottke.org · 20/03/2026
This is a diabolical phishing attack. “That generated a real case ID, and triggered real Apple emails to my inbox, properly signed, from Apple’s actual servers.” [ma.tt]
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Gone (Almost) Phishin’
This is a little embarrassing to share, but I’d rather someone else be able to spot a dangerous scam before they fall for it. So, here goes. One evening last month, my Apple Watch, iPhone, an…
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Tropical Bird • #ProtectJho @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 19/03/2026
$200 covers my phone and meds my insurance won’t cover. Yesterday, I raised enough to cover my storage rent for the month.
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🏳️‍⚧️ UNBAN LINK @biancamack.co · 19/03/2026
I haven’t forgiven this nigga for trying to diss Missy Elliott back in 2003 or whenever it was.
Lyrics from Afroman’s song “Whack Rappers”

I can't lighten up
Until these whack ass rappers tightin' up (tightin' Up)
Missy elliot
Thinks she looks like Halle barry
That's scary
Her CD ain't worth it
Put your money in your pocket and reverse it
Her CD ain't worth it
Put your money in your pocket and reverse it
Missy Elliot makes a bunch of bullshit 
Missy Elliot makes a bunch of bullshit 
Missy Elliot makes a bunch of bullshit 
Missy Elliot makes a bunch of bullshit 
Missy Elliot makes a bunch of bullshit
Missy...ay check this out man
I can't stand her music
Goin' in my ear
If you like Missy Elliot
Get the fuck out of here
I can't stand her music
Goin' in my ear
If you like Missy Elliot
Get the fuck out of here
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I was really spitting here 🙂‍↕️
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Pretty much
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
#IndustryHBO is my favorite show on television. The intellectual thriller I need. Eric Tao's downfall was coming and last week's episode made me so uneasy. I wasn't shocked about today. But it still hit so hard!!! That's writing! That's cinema! When you can see it coming and still feel it
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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
How Hard Could Getting Voter ID Be? Read more cartoons! ---> #PoliCartoon Help us make more! ----> patreon.com/barry
TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON

This cartoon has four panels, each showing a different scene. In addition, there’s a small “kicker” panel under the fourth panel.

PANEL 1

The panel shows a counter at a fast food restaurant. We can see a couple of customers, and a couple of workers. The workers are wearing hats that very vaguely resemble hamburger buns. A sign on the wall shows a smiling hamburger with eyes, below the caption “Soilent Green YUM.” A smaller sign says “SAFETY” in larger letters followed by tiny print, which says “is a word we use a lot so you can’t sue us.”

The worker at the cash register is turning to speak directly to the reader.

WORKER: To get an official photo I.D., I have to go to the nearest government office, which is 90 miles away, and I don’t have a car, and even if I did my boss won’t give me a weekday off.

PANEL 2

We’re in what looks like someone’s back yard. In the foreground is a garden, with some sort of plant being grown in tidy rows. An elderly woman is kneeling on the ground in front of the garden, wearing a floppy straw hat, an apron with a floral patter, and holding a trowel. She speaks directly to the reader.

WOMAN: I can’t get I.D. without a birth certificate. But when I was born home births didn’t get birth certificates.

PANEL 3

A mover wearing jeans and a black tank top is carrying a sofa as he’s talking to the reader. 
MOVER: The state charges $60 for a driver’s license…. but first I’d need a copy of my birth certificate, which is $30. I can’t afford 90 dollars to vote!

PANEL 4

This panel shows the interior of a coffee shop. A man and a woman sit together at a table. They're both looking at their devices, him annoyed, her dismissive.
MAN: Why wouldn’t anyone be able to get an I.D.? Idiots!
WOMAN: People like that don’t deserve to vote.

SMALL KICKER PANEL UNDER THE BOTTOM OF THE CARTOON
The man from panel 4 yelling at Barry
MAN: If it’s easy for me it must be easy for everybody! That’s just science!
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Maya Thee Papaya @mayaskb.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Me: 🤓☝🏾 *chatting about my mistake in Python, black box AI, and web crawling* My mom:
A still from the show Abbott Elementary. A red haired white woman leans towards a Black woman with red lipstick. The Black woman is speaking with an exasperated expression. Text "I forget that black people can also be annoying."
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