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Professional Dilettante β€’ Arcane Artist β€’ Fulbrighter β€’ Uberskiver β€’ πŸ’€SLAC Medievalist β€’ Tarotist β€’ Owl-Blasted Surrealist | she/her |Dundee & Hudson *Visionary Fuel* https://linktr.ee/katelaity

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I have never been more convinced that Hegseth suffers from a crippling sense of inferiority and low self-confidence than I do right now.

04.03.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 155    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 1

One fact the Media need to learn is that the USA aren't launching this war to make the Middle East safer.

They are launching it to steal Iran's oil and to allow Israel to invade anywhere it wants in the Middle East.

But of course they aren't allowed to report that.

04.03.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œ.. Gasoline prices starting to spike in the U.S. … daily average now up to $3.198, which is the highest since September.”

- Schwab ⛽️

04.03.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 261    πŸ” 112    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 20

this is amazing swag to be starting life wearing

04.03.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just received this email. This is not a learning tool: expert/prof feedback is silly; "ready-to-use rewrites" are rewrites. And when students are told AI is okay for brainstorming, okay for proofreading, okay for feedback and use this, writing becomes more fixing, less thinking.

04.03.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Cambridge bans all city departments from using the social media platform X The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed a ban Monday on city agencies using X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, starting this May. Councilor Ayah Al-Zubi, who co-sponsored th...

This morning in WBUR Today: Cambridge not only leaves X, but bans all city departments from using the platform

Also:
β€” Last night's election results in Mass. and beyond
β€” Museums for All expands in Boston
β€” Shrewsbury's record recycling grant
www.wbur.org/news/2026/03... @wbur.org

04.03.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6
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There's so much to be depressed about right now, particularly if you are connected to or focused on the Middle East.

This podcast with @rachelschine.bsky.social, talking about her recent monograph on race in medieval Islam, gave me joy.

music.youtube.com/podcast/M_PM...

04.03.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
In her review of Piketty, McCloskey points out that the Latin root of data is "things given," but that the documentation Piketty is working with, primarily tax records, is more accurately a reflection of "things seized." That is, not data, but capta.
I want to dΓ©tournΓ© McCloskey's point to argue that capta is the appropriate title for the currencies of technofeudalism.? It is an economy which is growing increasingly inefficient, coercive, and authoritarian because the economic process it glorifies is not one of mutual consent to market exchange, but of non-consensual seizure of attention, identity, and future potential.

In her review of Piketty, McCloskey points out that the Latin root of data is "things given," but that the documentation Piketty is working with, primarily tax records, is more accurately a reflection of "things seized." That is, not data, but capta. I want to dΓ©tournΓ© McCloskey's point to argue that capta is the appropriate title for the currencies of technofeudalism.? It is an economy which is growing increasingly inefficient, coercive, and authoritarian because the economic process it glorifies is not one of mutual consent to market exchange, but of non-consensual seizure of attention, identity, and future potential.

I’ve been trying to use capta consistently, where appropriate, and have been pleased to find, for many, no explanation is needed. It is very intuitive, as disciplinary jargon should be.

04.03.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secretary Noem is either utterly incompetent or she is violating laws with impunity. She should step down from her position. If she doesn’t, she should be removed by this president, and if not, Congress should impeach her.

04.03.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 6
On the left, a screenshot of the article "The making of the Stepford teacher: a feminist horror story of teacher preparation" in plain text.

On the left, a screenshot of the article "The making of the Stepford teacher: a feminist horror story of teacher preparation" in plain text.

On the right, an image from the final scene of the film THE STEPFORD WIVES (1975) in which the picture-perfect wives are grocery shopping in frilly dresses.

On the right, an image from the final scene of the film THE STEPFORD WIVES (1975) in which the picture-perfect wives are grocery shopping in frilly dresses.

"Stepford has really done things to you." #BrittanyAronson et al imaginatively use THE STEPFORD WIVES to convey the "terror of the docility, passivity, and subjectification" of the "good" teacher. #OpenAccess from Critical Studies in Education. #GanivaReyes #RachealBanda
doi.org/10.1080/1750...

04.03.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Holy fucking shit. These people’s fantasies of victimhood are just so 😳

04.03.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t hate these people enough.

04.03.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
What is Verity?
Verity is a free news site that aims to counter media bias and profit-driven misuses of AI that have resulted in a distorted online news environment where clicks are prioritized over objectivity and depth. Powered by journalists using AI productivity tools, we deliver the full, nuanced truth behind every major news story.

https://www.improvethenews.org/about

What is Verity? Verity is a free news site that aims to counter media bias and profit-driven misuses of AI that have resulted in a distorted online news environment where clicks are prioritized over objectivity and depth. Powered by journalists using AI productivity tools, we deliver the full, nuanced truth behind every major news story. https://www.improvethenews.org/about

How Verity Works
Every day, we employ cutting-edge machine learning (ML) systems to aggregate and organize news data from over 5,000 traditional and alternative sources, which we then use to draft our News Stories, Context Stories, Deep Dives and Controversies.

AI-generated first drafts are meticulously reviewed, edited, and refined by our team, who ensure that every fact is neutrally presented and agreed upon by opposing sides or grounded in primary sources. We also ensure that our narratives capture the strongest and most prevailing arguments on each side, and our controversies reflect a wide range of perspectives.

https://www.improvethenews.org/about

How Verity Works Every day, we employ cutting-edge machine learning (ML) systems to aggregate and organize news data from over 5,000 traditional and alternative sources, which we then use to draft our News Stories, Context Stories, Deep Dives and Controversies. AI-generated first drafts are meticulously reviewed, edited, and refined by our team, who ensure that every fact is neutrally presented and agreed upon by opposing sides or grounded in primary sources. We also ensure that our narratives capture the strongest and most prevailing arguments on each side, and our controversies reflect a wide range of perspectives. https://www.improvethenews.org/about

With all the outrage about the AP using AI because "resistance is futile", curious if folks know that there are AI newsrooms popping up?

Here's one called Verity "managed by...a nonprofit founded in October 2020 by MIT Professor Max Tegmark and Tufts Researcher Meia Chita-Tegmark"

04.03.2026 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

I know it's way down the list, but why does Hegseth insist on "warfighters" as his replacement for soldier when there is already the word "warrior" that means exactly the same thing and doesn't sound like something a little kid made up?

04.03.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 0

What an unbelievable dork.

04.03.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 456    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 6
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Crockett concedes: β€œThis morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee. Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person.”

(Statement via NBC’s Priscilla Thompson)

04.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 859    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 24
Draft2Digital | Madonna of the Wasps | Book by K. A. Laity

Hey, my neo-giallo novella is now available on Hoopla at your library draft2digital.com/book/3011208

04.03.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oddly thought Spain and Ireland were currently ideologically aligned in this field.

That's me enlightened then!

04.03.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your daily Dorothy Parker

04.03.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's always Butler O'Clock in this household.

04.03.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
YOU CAN FIGHT ICE
BY ANNOYING THEM
- MESS UP THEIR FOOD/DRINK ORDERS
- LOSE THEIR TICKETS/RESERVATIONS
- OVERTIGHTEN LUG NUTS, STRIP SPARK PLUGS
- GIVE THEM INCORRECT BUT REAL-SOUNDING
INFORMATION
- RECORD THEM WITH YOUR PHONES
- DISRUPT THEM WITH LOUD NOISES (CAR ALARMS, MUSIC, BANGING METAL) AND BRIGHT LIGHTS (FLASHLIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS)
- SHAME THEM
Fuck yeah
THE FASCISTS WANT COMPLACENCY.
DO NOT GIVE IT TO THEM.
Fuck them White supremacist
IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO MAKE Β«MISTAKES"

YOU CAN FIGHT ICE BY ANNOYING THEM - MESS UP THEIR FOOD/DRINK ORDERS - LOSE THEIR TICKETS/RESERVATIONS - OVERTIGHTEN LUG NUTS, STRIP SPARK PLUGS - GIVE THEM INCORRECT BUT REAL-SOUNDING INFORMATION - RECORD THEM WITH YOUR PHONES - DISRUPT THEM WITH LOUD NOISES (CAR ALARMS, MUSIC, BANGING METAL) AND BRIGHT LIGHTS (FLASHLIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS) - SHAME THEM Fuck yeah THE FASCISTS WANT COMPLACENCY. DO NOT GIVE IT TO THEM. Fuck them White supremacist IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO MAKE Β«MISTAKES"

Monkey wrenching is such an under appreciated form of protest

03.03.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 577    πŸ” 176    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
Terry Scott, a middle-aged man in a very 1970s jacket, gestures at a gap over a river, with a rueful expression on his face

Terry Scott, a middle-aged man in a very 1970s jacket, gestures at a gap over a river, with a rueful expression on his face

Did you know, 52 years ago tonight, Terry Scott drove off the end of the Tees Transporter Bridge? 🧡

04.03.2026 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 10

Crafting a version of reality in which right-wing college students are being persecuted for their strongly held beliefs not only legitimizes the firing of so-called liberal professors, but makes these actions necessary to save students from systemic harassment at the hands of a powerful institution.

03.03.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 498    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

After losing in court one can now safely mention that the MΓΌller brand of milk products is owned by an AfD (Germany's officially declared "extreme right wing" party) supporting billionaire. Whose giant family relocated to Switzerland in 2003 btw, to avoid 30% inheritance tax when he passes.

04.03.2026 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 15

Jesus fuck 😬

04.03.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Giving this piece another bump as this gorgeous exhibition closes on Sunday! #Art #ArtSky #AnnaAncher

04.03.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Rising anti-trans hatred’ in the UK creating β€˜hostile environment’, report suggests 99 per cent of trans people say media coverage of issue has harmed their mental health

The story has been picked up by mainstream press.

Great work by @transactualuk.bsky.social

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

04.03.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

bsky.app/profile/matu...

04.03.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

lmfao get wrecked

04.03.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3567    πŸ” 449    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 3

I cannot get enough of Tillis yelling at Noem in North Carolinian

04.03.2026 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0