Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 16hOn this day in 1802 I wrote a will and testament where I revealed to the world that I was going deaf. I wrote other wills after the Heiligenstadt Testament, but I held onto this one for the rest of my life. 010
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 05/10/2026I'm no political scientist, but that Jon Ossoff has something going for him. 020
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 05/10/2026I don't think people realize just how depressed I got over facing the future of having to live, write music, and interact with people WHILE GOING DEAF. IN GERMAN! 121
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 05/10/2026Is there a more terribly persistent form of email than Outlook? 130
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenClara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This is about climate change 525295
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenDaniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Green Party conference just voted in favour of this motion, and this time, in the hall itself, specifically voted against an amendment which would have removed the element about “Zionist Synagogues”. As a result, for most Jews the Green Party will now be considered to have a policy of antisemitism. 716372
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 04/10/2026For context, I was still trying to come to terms with my hearing loss after several years of visiting doctors who promised and then failed to provide cures. 000
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenUnited Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"María" is harvesting sweet potatoes. "I work 8 hours a day and earn CA minimum wage of $16.90/hr. The hardest part for me is having to get up at 2:00am to pack my lunch, wait for my ride and drive to the site. My shift runs from 4am. to 12:30 pm." #WeFeedYou 822472781
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 03/10/2026On this day in 1802, I decided it might be a good time to start getting around to drafting a will and testament, in the event of my untimely death. 020
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenCoup Otter @therealjimsanto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026NEW MUSIC TODAY! i had a blast mixing this alternative dance track by my dear old friend and longtime collaborator @lennyzenith.bsky.social! have a listen and comment, please! #MusicSkylennyzenith.bandcamp.comEverything Is Light, by Lenny Zenithtrack by Lenny Zenith 022
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 29/09/2026I reject this character assassination. 160
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power" 347124884631
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Denmark is trolling Trump. 29370172768
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenEmily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I'm afraid the Doomer discourse has persisted for another week (UN "AI" briefing, etc) so in case you missed this when we first put it out earlier in this bananas news cycle, I'm reposting it: buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch... w/ @alexhanna.bsky.social and @deccamuldowney.bsky.socialbuttondown.comWhat To Read To Stay Grounded Amidst AI DoomerismOur recommendations for the anxious and perplexed By: Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna and Decca Muldowney There’s a subculture within the “AI” industry that... 27147
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Texas police has arrested a city council candidate in Austin who participated in a protest against ICE: www.kvue.com/article/news... 13439191
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story. For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards. Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵 19596023538
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMaryn McKenna @marynmck.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Fake. USDA. Seals. Used by an NC meat processing plant on 83.5 TONS of meat. Produced entirely outside the federal inspection system, according to news reports. We are pretty close to The Jungle (second ed.) now, no? www.scrippsnews.com/life/recalls...scrippsnews.comInteractive: Meat recall linked to fake USDA labelsPork, beef and goat products are being recalled after a company allegedly used fake USDA inspection labels. Explore our interactive guide to see which products are affected and what to look for. 11527461296
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenAnna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 26/09/2026“The CEO of Mistral AI believes American tech giants are using [AI-apocalypse] rhetoric to control and close off the market to their advantage.” lol, I rest my case.lemonde.frArthur Mensch, CEO of French start-up Mistral AI: 'AI is software. It can be controlled'Mistral AI's co-founder believes the sector's American giants are manipulating the discourse around the technology's risks. He also defended his strategy, as critics are accusing his company of fallin... 11432111
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenAnna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 26/09/2026A very loud reminder that we absolutely need policy guardrails on AI, and Black women are once again EARLY. Word to @rajiinio.bsky.social.technologyreview.comAn inside look at Congress’s first AI regulation forumResearcher Inioluwa Deborah Raji says tech CEOs focused on big claims of what AI could do, but she was there to offer a reality check. 0426
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizensNevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens. 695155526368
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 26/09/2026Class solidarity.hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing "political" content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 642162613
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 25/09/2026Shout out to @mayor.nyc.gov for helping bring opera back to the people. youtu.be/FckhbDho1rE?...youtu.beNever been to the opera before? Now you can - for free!YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office 021
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMorgan @lumorgan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Elmo: “We all feel scared sometimes, but courage is when you feel scared but you still help others” @katharinehayhoe.com: “The most important thing to share, science actually shows, is that others care and there are solutions that work” 07421
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenBashere, Stormcast Jeskai Windrunner @leekingmemory.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Accountability IS THE WORK right now. That means impeachment. Trials for failure to uphold constitutional duties. Putting those enacting and architecting an ethnic cleansing on our soil on trial for crimes against humanity. Impeachment is step one. 051
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenGail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is a REALLY wonderful person and cosplayer, she cosplayed as the first female version of Catman from Secret Six and has had a very tough year. If you've met Kai, you love her already. Please help if you can, boost if you cannot! 25230
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/09/2026BASH: The Wall Street Journal reports the president's top advisers are warning the Iran war could continue the rest of his term, until 2029. Is that what you think? UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side (Not a no!) 1841392307
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 20/09/2026The situation is desperate, but not serious. 001
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMark Follman @markfollman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026As an expert on this topic, I know of no cases anywhere in which AI was key to preventing a school shooting. In fact, I am 605% sure this is another instance of Kash Patel spouting BS stats on Fox News. (Maybe he should just chug a beer on air? As Trump’s former press sec tries to look serious?) 🤡🤡 1321953476
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenSarah Fritz @sarahfritz.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Madame Composer: The Virtuosic Genius of Clara Schumann is (finally) available for pre-order! In book stores Sept. 29... www.simonandschuster.com/books/Madame... 54616
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenGina Dalfonzo @ginadalfonzo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Look what I got! 😃 @sarahfritz.bsky.social, your publisher does quick work. I just requested this a few days ago! #booksky 🎻 1183
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenHoward Beale Street Blues @winteron.bsky.social · 19/09/2026“Coltrane had recalled an earlier ‘spiritual awakening’ during which he ‘humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music.’ Maybe this wasn’t so simple as soothing his listeners with the sunshine.” Yes. Happiness ≠ perpetual pleasure. #giftlinknytimes.com‘Spiritual Jazz’ Has Turned Cozy. John Coltrane Demanded More. (Gift Article)The term has lately become synonymous with sonic serenity (and chic merch). But the saxophone great challenged listeners with radical honesty. 1111
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenGovernor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18/09/2026Illinois will not look away and stay silent — we must remain vigilant and prepared. What happened here during Operation Midway Blitz cannot simply disappear from the public record.blockclubchicago.orgICE Says It Can't Find Its Own Records Of Teargassing And Arresting Broadview ProtestersICE's own rules require reports every time an agent uses force. But the agency says it can't find any from its attacks on protesters on Sept. 19, 2025. 29270652939
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 19/09/2026I'm tired of people pitching Jon Ossoff for president. He should remain in Congress for another term. 000
Reposted by Ludwig van Beethovenjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 18/09/2026i am genuinely bewildered by people who say that the rise of white nationalism in the republican party is a response to the "woke left." like, did the woke left cause pat buchanan's 1992 presidential campaign? is the woke left why steve king had a long career in congress? 431103821923
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Alito attended Princeton before I was even alive but I’m pretty confident that “counting“ was something we taught back then too 421000154
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/09/2026"To avoid surrendering McConnell’s seat, his staff and Thune’s Senate majority office are engaged in an ongoing, elaborate cover-up." — @schaller67.bsky.socialpublicnotice.coRetire in peaceMcConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go. 26235221020
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenK2S0'Hara (hypernarcoleptic) @oharawe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Musicology & theory hivemind of bluesky: Favorite articles/essays/other sources on art song of the past couple of decades? I've had an independent study unexpectedly drop in my lap. 353
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenProPublica @propublica.org · 17/09/2026The family of Tierra Walker is suing Texas AG Ken Paxton and others over her death, alleging the state’s abortion ban is to blame. (Paxton has not commented.) Read ProPublica’s original investigation on Walker’s struggle to end her high-risk pregnancy: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. 11612220
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 16/09/2026As a guy who stands for free speech and has also lost music performers due to my own moral failings, I feel for Ed Sheeran. Do you suppose he and Macklemore literally just never talked about politics or motivations or set lists or anything? Is that how collaborations are done these days? Odd. 000
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026MEMPHIS: “I’m sad because ICE took my mom. I hope my mom is ok.”😳 💔 @GovBillLee @mayorpaulyoung #UNSAFETaskForce #AbolishICE 15619208
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenLynne @lynne-sails.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Excellent interview. It's hard sometimes, following @atrupar.com because it means *That Person* is in my feed all the time. But at least it's small bites, I stay informed about the latest dumbness, and Aaron really is taking one for the team. Still, can't wait til all this is over, no offense! 846764
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMeredith Plays Horn @meredithmoo25.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Since it's the start of new student season, thought I'd share a French Horn video game I designed and wrote the music for. And as you'd expect from me, its very goofy, fun and free to play www.meredithplayshorn.com/playmeredithplayshorn.comPlay — Remote Session French Horn Player Meredith Moore 162
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenMeredith Plays Horn @meredithmoo25.bsky.social · 16/09/2026like really fucking goofy 062
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenPrison Journalism Project @prisonjournalism.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Innocent until proven guilty? More like condemned upon arrival. "My stay in jail was disorienting and isolating, reckless and cruelly indifferent. I am no longer incarcerated, but even in that short period of time, I learned something disturbing about justice in this country."prisonjournalismproject.orgMy Disorienting and Isolating Stay in a JailInnocent until proven guilty? More like condemned upon arrival. 02110
Ludwig van Beethoven @realludwigvan.myatproto.social · 15/09/2026I can't believe this is real life. 010
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenVoice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 13/09/2026If you have the chance to listen, I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts 💙🕊️ I’m an atheist, and I’m in awe of what I just heard. youtu.be/bxjnh10_SYk?...youtu.beZealots Are Driving Us to the Cliff’s Edge - Rabbi Sharon Brous | Rosh Hashanah I 5787YouTube video by IKAR 022
Reposted by Ludwig van BeethovenJosh Yunis @joshyunis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026“And when violent rhetoric translates into violent attacks on Jews, people who should know better defer to context & justifications rather than offer a genuine commitment to work toward Jewish safety as they would for any other targeted minority community” worth the watch youtu.be/bxjnh10_SYk?...youtu.beZealots Are Driving Us to the Cliff’s Edge - Rabbi Sharon Brous | Rosh Hashanah I 5787YouTube video by IKAR 3228