Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026“Super intelligence”? Really?static.klipy.comLacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners: That's So Fetch!ALT: Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners: That's So Fetch! 021
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026When it comes to surveillance 👀 — I’m really okay when it’s lettuce we are talking about — bring back regulation #health #science 030
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerJessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 08/06/2026It's been almost a week since I reported that the Texas Republican party is publicly supporting a group that wants to execute abortion patients. There hasn't been one bit of media coverage since jessica.substack.com/p/texas-gop-...jessica.substack.comTexas Republican Party Publicly Supports 'Abolitionists' Who Want Abortion Patients Executed6.2.26 5290122
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerSusan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 22/05/2026Legit good news: for the first time, a Planned Parenthood affiliate is offering what's called "advance provision" of abortion medication—meaning people in Hawaii and Washington state can get mifepristone and misoprostol to keep on hand for future use 💊npr.orgAbortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two statesIn Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time. 114352
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerSusan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 01/05/2026Misoprostol is also effective on its own, and providers have been preparing a backup plan since 2023 when a previous suit threatened mifejezebel.comIf the Main Abortion Pill Is Banned This Week, Providers Are Prepared to Go Off-LabelEight abortion providers told Jezebel they're planning to offer misoprostol-only abortions if a federal judge blocks mifepristone nationwide. 15217
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Me on the Fifth Circuit's *massive* Friday night ruling purporting to re-impose the in-person dispensation requirement for Mifepristone; how it’s déjà vu all over again; and how it's a good reminder of why, sometimes, we *need* an emergency docket at #SCOTUS: www.stevevladeck.com/p/224-the-re...stevevladeck.com224. The Return of the Mifepristone MessA Friday night ruling from the Fifth Circuit will have massive, nationwide effects even in states in which abortions are still generally available—unless and until the Supreme Court steps in. 19578188
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Crafters of #NYTcrossword may live in NC and VA but guessing they did not grow up reading Joel Chandler Harris - no spoilers but dubious 010
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Well, this is a start — a recognition of the problem and the role that Meta played is worth a lot. Understanding that something is manipulative and addictive is necessary part of being able to fight back. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/m...theguardian.comMeta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury findsSix-week trial including whistleblowers and top executives at Meta and YouTube was first of its kind to go to trial 001
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerWesley Hogan @wesleyhogan.bsky.social · 15/03/2026The Supreme Court granted states almost unlimited power to legislate pregnancy in Dobbs. Now an important new study finds the deceptive crisis pregnancy center industry received at least $491 million in taxpayer funding across 21 states. With no oversight. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/taxp...newsfromthestates.comTaxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed.Editor's note: This is the first report in an ongoing series.The patient came in with a belly full of blood, Dr. Leilah Zahedi-Spung recalled. Her pregnancy was ectopic, no longer viable, and could ha... 011
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Anthropic responds to Hegseth. www.anthropic.com/news/stateme... 31384912578
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Preach! “Tech makes many things better, but you shouldn’t have to learn how to use a house,” @jasonfried writes: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0... When you realize you just have to make everything last bc you are never making a modern purchase.theatlantic.comSmart Homes Are TerribleYou shouldn’t need a tech tour and app to turn the lights on. 373
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Holding the line on privacy of the home - @dukelaw.bsky.social colleagues Kate Evans and Elana Fogel for the Hill on necessary restrictions for ICE thehill.com/opinion/judi...thehill.com 000
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026It is mind-bending how republican after republican in the hearing today evoked pervasive domestic violence committed by men against women as a justification for withholding evidence-based medical care from women. Male violence being used to limit women’s freedom — yet again. 153
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerCaitlin Kelly @caitlinkelly.bsky.social · 19/11/2025NEW: In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant. She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency. Then she died. www.propublica.org/article/texa...propublica.org“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions. 5223921224
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerAnnie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025NEW: Billions of pounds of food are imported to the U.S. each year. The FDA inspects foreign producers to ensure what we're eating is safe from pathogens and dangerous manufacturing practices. But now, after Trump's drastic staff cuts, these inspections have plummeted to a historic low. 🧵/propublica.orgForeign Food Safety Inspections Hit Historic Low After Trump CutsThe dramatic shift in oversight comes at a time when the U.S. has never been more reliant on foreign food, which accounts for the vast majority of the nation’s seafood and more than half its fresh fru... 20868523
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Paxton jumping on RFK’s anti-tylenol during pregnancy train claiming Johnson & Johnson “knew” acetaminephin causes autism and ADHD, relying on “considerable body of evidence” recently highlighted by Trump admin - www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/release...texasattorneygeneral.govAttorney General Paxton Sues Big Pharma Manufacturers for Deceptively Marketing Tylenol to Pregnant Mothers Despite Known Dangers to Unborn ChildrenAttorney General Ken Paxton sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers despite knowing that early exposure to acetaminophen, Tylenol’s only active ingredie... 020
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Because they need to innovate faster…. so utterly on brand for Meta. Without more effective regulation no company is going to spend the money to protect privacy. God forbid they have to have more conversations before sending another crappy product into the world. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/t...nytimes.comMeta Layoffs Included Employees Who Monitored Risks to User Privacy 130
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025The illegal firing without cause of former FTC Commissioners @bedoyausa.bsky.social and Rebecca Slaughter robbed Americans of a bipartisan FTC working for the protection of the people - fortunately Bedoya is still sharing insights from his service, describing a way forward 1177
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerHypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 03/10/2025Ring founder: “I’m focused on: How can I get the highest density of camera coverage in a neighborhood matched with AI to make neighborhoods safer?…It’s not just hard crime.” Just put this guy and the Flock guy on a deserted island together so they can surveill each other until the end times.cnbc.comRing founder 'backs the blue,' says AI is helping Amazon-owned doorbell unit fight crimeRing founder Jamie Siminoff returned to the company he founded in April to lead the business, which is part of Amazon's devices division. 718153
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025““Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone,” Dr. Kornbluth wrote.” Love the leadership by MIT here www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...nytimes.comM.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment 012
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Honestly what will it take for people to quit buying into this Amazon surveillance nightmare? Hard pass - ditch the ring And of course people whose jobs require them to go to people’s homes will have no choice. Oh right…. Amazon employees. techstory.in/amazons-subs...techstory.inAmazon’s Subsidiary Ring Plans to Scan Every Face at the Door - TechStoryAmazon’s subsidiary, Ring, is reportedly developing and testing an advanced system designed to perform facial recognition and identification 030
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 03/10/2025“By law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must approve an application if it demonstrates that the generic drug is identical to the brand-name drug” Well, these days, good to see a law actually being followed…. And good news for accessibility. 040
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerMark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025I am pleased to report that Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Todd Eddins has dropped another total evisceration of the Supreme Court. He says originalism is a fraud—and the Republican justices are shamelessly making up facts and history to impose radical Christian nationalism: slate.com/news-and-pol... 512164848
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 21/09/2025Many Americans lack basic knowledge about fertility. @olgakhazan.bsky.social spoke with doctors and other experts about the information they think should be included in sex ed for middle and high schoolers:bit.lyWhat Women Wish They’d Known Before Trying to Get PregnantMany Americans lack basic fertility knowledge. More robust sex ed could help. 55818
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 21/09/2025“The images shared do not violate our policies” - maybe meta policies need an update and co. should rethink using pics of adolescent girls to promote threads to grown men www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.com 000
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerJessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Meanwhile apnews.com/article/plan...apnews.comAppeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned ParenthoodA U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. 512170
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerCenter for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 10/09/2025Mifepristone, one of the drugs used in medication abortion, has an EXEMPLARY safety record. But a bunch of extremist politicians are trying to cast doubt on its safety and efficacy, as part of their attempt to take away access to abortion care. Don't be fooled—here are the facts: 1248
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerBrian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Two models of Amazon smart glasses—one for hip consumers who can order products on the go, and one for wage workers, whose efficiency and whereabouts will be tracked continuously. One is a luxury item, one will be mandatory. Both ensure nonstop surveillance. Both are extractive. Both are handcuffs. 18301133
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerGreer Donley @greerdonley.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Maria Rojas, a midwife in TX, was arrested in June for allegedly providing illegal abortions. But the indictment only has details about 1 case, which shows that Rojas was providing miscarriage care ‼️ The witness says Rojas prescribed misoprostol b/c she thought the pregnancy was not viable. 511438
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 08/09/2025BREAKING: The Supreme Court — over the objection of Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson — allows the Trump administration’s racial profiling of people working certain types of jobs in its immigration raids during litigation. 11032031335
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerOlivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 04/09/2025BREAKING: The Texas Legislature just officially passed HB7, the new “bounty hunter” ban on abortion medication. #txlege State Sen. Molly Cook said, “It is my honor to fight for the rest of my life to repeal these bills.” thebarbedwire.com/2025/09/01/t...thebarbedwire.comTexas Is Already Dangerous for Pregnancies. This New ‘Bounty Hunter’ Law Will Make It Even Worse.Doctors fear how many more pregnant Texans and their children will die as a result of new restrictions. 1114592
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerHypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 03/09/2025Local man embraces fascism.forbes.comAI Startup Flock Thinks It Can Eliminate All Crime In AmericaWith more than 80,000 AI-powered cameras across the U.S., Flock Safety has become one of cops’ go-to surveillance tools. Now CEO Garrett Langley has both police tech giant Axon and Chinese drone maker... 77877203
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 29/08/2025BREAKING: Social Security Administration chief data officer and whistle-blower Charles Borges has resigned after bombshell report that SSA put highly-sensitive data at risk. He sent out an email to colleagues moments ago. Here is the text of his email shared with me: 13157572693
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerCalifornia Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025CPPA is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support our Enforcement Division. You’ll help track consumer complaints, manage emails, compile reports, & support investigations. Great opportunity for students interested in public service. Apply secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c... 023
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerGuttmacher @guttmacher.org · 27/08/2025Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in the most common medication abortion regimen. It's safe, effective & widely accepted. Guttmacher scientists are proud to sign onto a letter by @ansirh.bsky.social & @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social calling on the FDA to protect access to #MedicationAbortion. 02913
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerGregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Want to see the economic impact of #NIH grant cuts in your community? Check out @joshuasweitz.bsky.social and colleagues' project here. Tell your friends and neighbors what is happening. scienceimpacts.orgscienceimpacts.orgSCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical ResearchDeveloped by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide 7342238
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025"”The more we push this research forward, the more transparent our brains become," [Nita] Farahany says, adding that measures to protect people's mental privacy are lagging behind technology that decodes signals in the brain.” 072
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerRachel @raychili2.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Thank you, Rumeysa Ozturk for writing your experience in an ICE prison and thank you Vanity Fair for publishing it. This is pure cruelty. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...vanityfair.com“Even God Cannot Hear Us Here”: What I Witnessed Inside an ICE Women’s PrisonTufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk opens up about her 45 days in a South Louisiana processing facility—and the generous and compassionate women she met. 042
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerPlan C @plancpills.bsky.social · 15/08/2025(and a big thank you to Jezebel for wading into this story and figuring out what really happened!) 075
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerGarnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · 11/08/2025NEW: A Texas woman filed a wrongful death suit in federal court today alleging a man gave her abortion pills without her consent. The suit also names Aid Access and its founder Rebecca Gomperts. The woman is represented by SB 8 architect Jonathan Mitchell. Me at @autonomynews.co:autonomynews.coTexas Woman Files Wrongful Death Suit, Alleges Man Slipped Abortion Pills in Her DrinkJonathan Mitchell is representing a woman suing both her male partner and Aid Access founder Rebecca Gomperts. Mitchell associate Mark Lee Dickson said he learned of the incident from a crisis pregnan... 2014363
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerData & Society @datasociety.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Tech companies continue to rush products to market without proper safety measures. AI programs that write code are making the problem worse. And since the US still doesn’t have a comprehensive data privacy law, consumers are left to fend for themselves. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...washingtonpost.comWhen apps leak our data, who is responsible?The Tea and Flo apps put women at risk. Where are the consequences? 1146
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerMs. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 28/07/2025The co-directors of @plancpills.bsky.social, which provides information about abortion pills and resources for self-managed medication abortions, speak out about their work—and their visions for the future of abortion—in the latest episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward.msmagazine.com‘We Are Continuing Our Work, Despite What Politicians and Antis Say’: Plan C Isn’t Backing Down from the Fight for Abortion PillsThe co-directors of the organization, which provides information and resources about abortion pills and self-managed medication abortions, spoke out about their work—and their visions for the future o... 02214
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Banning abortion makes pregnancy less safe. Docs in #NorthCarolina talk about challenges providing evidence-based care. www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/07/24/d...northcarolinahealthnews.orgDelays, confusion, adaptation mark first two years of NC’s stricter abortion lawDoctors say vague language and legal fears have led to some delays in treatment of miscarriages and urgent pregnancy complications. 030
Reposted by Jolynn DellingerBrennan Center @brennancenter.org · 23/07/2025The government has proposed expanding the mandatory collection of social media identifiers. It would widen social media surveillance to include not only travelers and visa applicants and visa holders, but also their U.S. citizen contacts. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...brennancenter.orgThe Government’s Growing Trove of Social Media DataIt’s increasingly collecting and using social media information to make high-stakes decisions related to immigration. 33027
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Seems like this device would have legal issues in two-party consent states - not to mention ethical issues everywhere #privacy www.wsj.com/tech/ai/amaz...wsj.comWhy Amazon Wants an AI Bracelet That Records Everything You SayThe tech giant’s acquisition is its latest move into the burgeoning AI-gadget business. 010
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2025SolidGoldMagiKarp is clearly the villain. #eddington 010
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Trump admin destroying $9.7m of contraceptives “because it could not sell them to any “eligible buyers”, in part because of US laws and rules that prohibit sending US aid to organizations that provide abortion services, counsel people about the procedure or advocate for the right to it overseas” 111
Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025“"This settlement simply affirms what our office already made clear in court: we do not have the authority to prosecute referrals for out-of-state services."” AG could have easily made this clear months ago. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...reuters.comIdaho agrees not to prosecute doctors for out-of-state abortion referralsIdaho, which has a near-total ban on abortion, agreed not to prosecute or take away licenses of doctors who refer patients out of state to obtain the procedure, under a consent decree approved by a federal judge on Thursday. 000