FBI paints over wall listing core values including ‘diversity’ following Trump’s DEI crackdown
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FBI paints over wall listing core values including ‘diversity’ following Trump’s DEI crackdown
The FBI has painted over a wall listing its core values including “diversity” following President Donald Trump’s DEI crackdown.PinkNews Reporter (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
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2nd REM breakdown in as many days causes headaches for Montreal commuters
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Internet Archive makes it easier to track changes in CDC data online.
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Gabbard Passes Senate Panel Vote as Wavering Republicans Back Her
The full Senate will vote on President Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence. She was one of the most contentious cabinet choices.Julian E. Barnes (The New York Times)
Eurovision 2025 UK entry REVEALED as stunning girlband sign up to represent Great Britain
THE UK has chosen a girl band to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest.The Sun can reveal the group Remember Monday will be flying the flag for Brits come May.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Ein Kartell gegen Musk und X
Aktuelles zum Twitterkrieg. Wallasch hat auch gerade einen Brüller im Blog: Gigantische Verschwörung gegen Elon Musk aufgedeckt – Es geht um Milliarden Dollar (RA Dirk Schmitz) Ein Kartell wollte Musk und X vernichten und steht jetzt vor Prozessrisik…Danisch.de
New Head of the USAID Reportedly Stormed Capitol on Jan. 6 (Nikki McCann Ramirez/Rolling Stone)
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Pete Marocco, New Head of USAID, Reportedly Stormed Capitol on Jan. 6
Pete Marocco, who has been reportedly tapped to head the USAID, allegedly participated in the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol.Nikki McCann Ramirez (Rolling Stone)
To Stop The Coup, We Must Be Clear About The Truth: Two Plus Two Equals Four (Mike Brock/Techdirt)
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To Stop The Coup, We Must Be Clear About The Truth: Two Plus Two Equals Four
In George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the ultimate act of rebellion comes when Winston Smith insists that two plus two equals four, defying a system that demands he accept whatever re…Techdirt
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Fediverse Report – #102
Large interest for the fediverse at FOSDEM, more conversations about data usage and consent, and multi-platform client Openvibe gets 800k in funding.fediversereport.com
“We’re just hoping kids with disabilities aren’t going to have nothing left for them.”
From @josephinelee in 2023: Vouchers in #Arizona as a case study for how they're used to drain the budgets of public schools while leaving the most vulnerable students out in the cold. texasobserver.org/voucher-prog…
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Pawns in the Voucher Scheme: Arizona's Privatization Playbook
Texas legislators seem to be following Arizona's playbook by exploiting disabled students in their efforts to privatize public schools.Josephine Lee (The Texas Observer)
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What to know about the El Salvadorian mega-prison Trump has promised to send U.S. prisoners
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What to know about the El Salvadorian mega-prison Trump has promised to send U.S. prisoners
The U.S. cannot deport American citizens and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said from Costa Rica that "we have a Constitution" but called the offer very generous.PBS News
Cyberbass Brings Bass Guitar To Modern Era
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Cyberbass Brings Bass Guitar To Modern Era
For better or worse, the fundamental design of guitars has remained familiar since they electrified around a century ago. A few strings, a fretboard, and a body of some sort will get you most of th…Hackaday
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Free Guide! "Open Content: Navigating Creative Commons Licenses."
Share and enjoy this guide (it's actually under a free license). It provides a compelling introduction to Open Content, highlighting its potential to transform the way we create, share and learn.
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Mx. Luna Corbden 🐸
in reply to Mx. Luna Corbden 🐸 • • •Some examples of what I've been changing.
I'm weaning myself off of Google, Facebook, and any other tech company that has shown themselves to be after utter rule of everyone. I'm getting as much info into offline repositories as I can.
I've left a toxic living situation, which took great sacrifice – potentially I've lost hundreds of thousands of $ in this decision. But I've regained my mind and my time.
I've moved into an aluminum tiny house on wheels, aka a trailer. I've given up running water and reliable electric and internet. I shit in a bucket. I will soon be setting up a solar battery. My carbon footprint is rapidly shrinking. The conveniences I've given up were scary, but not that bad, and in many ways, the intentionality of my consumption is mentally and spiritually healthier.
I was already showering and laundering less often thanks to my disability. This is coming in handy.
I've started thinking about how my ancestors lived. I still use kleenex, and without water my paper towel use has gone up a little bit, but I'm using hankies and rag
... show moreSome examples of what I've been changing.
I'm weaning myself off of Google, Facebook, and any other tech company that has shown themselves to be after utter rule of everyone. I'm getting as much info into offline repositories as I can.
I've left a toxic living situation, which took great sacrifice – potentially I've lost hundreds of thousands of $ in this decision. But I've regained my mind and my time.
I've moved into an aluminum tiny house on wheels, aka a trailer. I've given up running water and reliable electric and internet. I shit in a bucket. I will soon be setting up a solar battery. My carbon footprint is rapidly shrinking. The conveniences I've given up were scary, but not that bad, and in many ways, the intentionality of my consumption is mentally and spiritually healthier.
I was already showering and laundering less often thanks to my disability. This is coming in handy.
I've started thinking about how my ancestors lived. I still use kleenex, and without water my paper towel use has gone up a little bit, but I'm using hankies and rags more often. I'm reusing every piece of single-use plastic I possibly can, because fuck the system I'll use my god-given plastic as much as I want TYVM. I've reduced my usage of purchased ziplocks as much as reasonably possible.
I think about each of my daily actions and continually challenging myself towards doable shifts in my thinking and acting. Mindfulness. "Chop wood, carry water."
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Mx. Luna Corbden 🐸
in reply to Mx. Luna Corbden 🐸 • • •I'm being friendly when I go out. I'm establishing a relationship with the small farmer who lives up the road who I buy eggs and propane from. Even though he voted for Trump (because he trusts Trump will be good on the economy). I've found common interests with him, and he'll be more likely to have my back if the tanks roll in.
I'm thinking hard about my electricity usage. This trailer can only pull 30A max, so I'm forced to learn wattage conversion guestimation math. (Did you know an electric blanket uses an order of magnitude less power than a space heater? Many of these aren't just political acts, but also help in survival situations.)
With moving and lifestyle change, I've had to buy a lot of things for now. One of the hardest things I've done is cancel Prime. I've prioritized purchases: Local first, then small online creators (Etsy etc), then online liquidation outlets (Overstock, Ebay), then any other online source, and only then, Amazon. You can ask a local store to special order! I'm focused on trying to buy quality -- things than will last. I'm trying to buy t
... show moreI'm being friendly when I go out. I'm establishing a relationship with the small farmer who lives up the road who I buy eggs and propane from. Even though he voted for Trump (because he trusts Trump will be good on the economy). I've found common interests with him, and he'll be more likely to have my back if the tanks roll in.
I'm thinking hard about my electricity usage. This trailer can only pull 30A max, so I'm forced to learn wattage conversion guestimation math. (Did you know an electric blanket uses an order of magnitude less power than a space heater? Many of these aren't just political acts, but also help in survival situations.)
With moving and lifestyle change, I've had to buy a lot of things for now. One of the hardest things I've done is cancel Prime. I've prioritized purchases: Local first, then small online creators (Etsy etc), then online liquidation outlets (Overstock, Ebay), then any other online source, and only then, Amazon. You can ask a local store to special order! I'm focused on trying to buy quality -- things than will last. I'm trying to buy things made out of real things. Wool, wood, metal.
I'm also trying to repair more. Don't throw it out, see if I can fix it first. In that same vein, I'm building more things myself. If I can rig something with junk, I do. This is punk af, always has been, always will be. DIY.
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