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"83.3% of LLM users were unable to quote even one sentence from the essay they had just written"

There’s sap in the trees if you tap ‘em
There’s blood on the seas if you map ‘em

Absolutely insane.

Detainees being held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz' describe conditions at Everglades facility Florida still has not released the number of people being detained at what they call “Alligator Alcatraz” – but for the first time, we’re hearing from several men who are being held inside the facilit...

"They give you food only once a day, food that even has worms in it," Izquierdo said.

I am not open to the idea that the US should attack Iran.

I’m standing outside in Poughkeepsie Ward 8 next to my opponent’s “No To Atonna” sign.

I’m kneeling outside in Poughkeepsie Ward 8 next to my opponent’s “No No No To Atonna” flyer that I found on the ground.

I’m running a clean campaign for Poughkeepsie Ward 8. Sadly, my opponent (who ran for office as a Republican 6 times) is using Trumpian tactics to attack me. I’ll stay focused on the issues that matter to residents. Voters will reject negativity on 6/24 🗳️ danielforpk.com

god damn if that isn't a hell of a quote

They are so unbelievably and terribly desperate. You don’t do things like this unless you are scraping the bottom of the barrel for revenue and adoption. This is the ultimate form of the tech industry: a despicable, wretched, entitled, destructive, abusive digital despot that wants to con your kids.

RIP David Thomas. Pere Ubu, Showbox, Seattle 1985-ish.

The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor The governing ideology of the far right has become a monstrous, supremacist survivalism. Our task is to build a movement strong enough to stop them

This piece is a bit bleak, but it's a banger.

If we are to meet our critical moment in history, we need to reckon with the reality that we are not up against adversaries we have seen before. We are up against end times fascism. 🧵

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

One of the defining feelings in American life, for decades now, is elites doing plainly criminal shit and nothing at all happening as a result. It is deranging in a way that virtually nothing else is. Media fixates on perceived street lawlessness but shit like this matters much more in my opinion.

A group of diverse protesters gathers outdoors on a grassy area near a busy road, holding various signs advocating for public services and workers' rights. The protesters wear casual and warm clothing, with some donning red, blue, or plaid jackets. Many of the signs read "FIGHT LIKE HELL!" and "HELL NO TO ATTACKS ON US!" in bold red and white lettering. Other signs advocate against privatization, including one that says, "Hands off! Our Public Postal Service," and another that reads, "U.S. NOT FOR SALE." A central protester holds a homemade sign that says, "SAVE OUR SERVICES & JOBS - Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, NOT Billionaire Thieving 'Tax' Cuts." Some individuals raise their fists in solidarity, while others hold American flags. A small dog sits next to a protester in a blue jacket.

The image depicts a group of protesters standing on the side of a road holding signs. The two most visible individuals are holding signs with messages advocating against certain social and economic policies. One person is holding a sign with hand-written text, dressed warmly in a red jacket. Another person is holding a small American flag and a sign with printed text in white on a red background. To the right, a woman holds a sign with bold white text on a red background. The backdrop includes a view of a road with cars and distant buildings, with mountains visible under a clear blue sky.

The image shows a smiling protester wearing sunglasses, a hood, and a red t-shirt with "FIGHT LIKE HELL!" printed on it stands in the foreground, holding a large red sign with the same slogan and the National Association of Letter Carriers logo. Behind her, several other demonstrators, also wearing red shirts, hold similar signs and banners advocating for the protection of the U.S. Postal Service. One sign in the background reads, "SAVE AMERICA'S POSTAL SERVICE." The protest is taking place on a roadside near highway signs for Route 300, with cars, traffic lights, and distant mountains visible in the background. The protesters appear to be in high spirits, actively engaging in the demonstration.

The image features a group of people holding signs during a protest. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair is prominently holding a blue sign that reads "RURAL AMERICA Relies ON THE POSTAL SERVICE." She is wearing a black jacket over a white shirt. Behind her, several other individuals can be seen in the background holding red signs with white text. One of these signs, partially visible, has the words "HELL NO TO ATTACKS..." on it. The group is standing outdoors on grass, and the weather appears to be sunny. Trees without leaves and a clear sky are visible in the background, suggesting it might be a cooler season.

It may be doom and gloom on the news, but there is power brewing in the streets! Inspiring turnout in Newburgh yesterday as we joined @lettercarriers.bsky.social, @apwu.bsky.social & workers from all over to protect the USPS and fight against the attempted privatization of our government.

Congestion Pricing is a Policy Miracle Which is exactly why Trump wants to get rid of it

"The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system." bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...

Daniel Atonna for Poughkeepsie Ward 8. Illustration of a red rose. Photo of me. Endorsed by: Logos for NY WFP, For the Many, Mid-Hudson Valley DSA, and NYPAN.

I'm proud to be endorsed by @nywfp.bsky.social, For the Many, @mhvdsa.bsky.social and @nypan1.bsky.social ahead of my Democratic primary in June! I have worked tirelessly to build the Left to defeat the fascist far-right. I am a member of these 4 orgs and many Poughkeepsie Ward 8 voters are as well.

The image shows a group of nine people, both men and women, posing outdoors on a bench in a park. It is a sunny day with visible green pine trees in the background, while the ground has dry grass and some patches of dirt. The group is dressed warmly, indicating a cold climate. The individuals in the photo are holding up flyers. The first row consists of five people seated on a bench, and the second row has four people standing behind them. Most of the seated people hold multiple copies of the flyers, while those standing hold fewer. The flyers have two different designs, predominantly featuring images and text.

The image shows a group of around twenty individuals standing and kneeling in front of a two-story green house with beige trim. The group is outdoors on a sunny day, with clear blue skies. Most of the individuals are holding pamphlets with a cover predominantly featuring red and white colors, suggesting a community or campaign event. The people are varied in appearance and dress in casual attire like jackets, hats, and sunglasses. The scene includes a mix of standing and crouching members, with visible expressions conveying camaraderie. In the background, there are neighboring buildings made of bricks and siding, and a brick path in the foreground.

We're almost halfway done with petitioning, and it's time to LOCK IN! 💪 Now is the time to stop doomscrolling and come out to knock doors and build bonds! We'll be in Poughkeepsie & Newburgh this weekend with our candidates @danielatonna.bsky.social
& Giselle Martinez. RSVP: bit.ly/mhvdsacampai...

We won't rest! We won't rest! Alright I'm going to bed

We simply do not have to sacrifice the rights of trans people to save rights elsewhere and anybody that tells you otherwise is a fascist

Columbia grad student with a green card and a pregnant US citizen wife, abducted by ICE because of his political organizing, and now his lawyers can't find him.

Hey, @schumer.senate.gov. This is your constituent. Bring him back home.

The image shows a diverse group of eleven people posing outdoors on a brick-paved area, possibly a park or public square, with leafless trees and residential buildings in the background. The group is dressed warmly, suggesting a cool weather setting. They are standing and kneeling in two rows, holding clipboards and flyers. Most members are smiling, creating a sense of camaraderie. Several flyers prominently display an image and text, although details are not clearly visible. The sunlight casts shadows on the ground, indicating the picture was taken on a sunny day.

We had a blast collecting tons of signatures with our candidate Giselle Martinez last weekend!🚀 Newburgh’s Ward 1 residents were eager to talk to us about the issues that matter most to them, like clean water, beautiful public parks, and fare-free public transportation. 🚰🌳🚌

My campaign logo. It says “Daniel Atonna for Poughkeepsie Ward 8” with a drawing of a red rose.

A photo of me outside in the Poughkeepsie Ward 8.

My name is Daniel Atonna. I'm running for City of Poughkeepsie Common Council in Ward 8, where I live and grew up. I'm a union member and community organizer who will always put Poughkeepsie over profit 🌹 I'll be in the Democratic primary on June 24. danielforpk.com

Hudson Valley, join us on Sat.! There will be warm beverages etc. ⚡️ bsky.app/profile/mhvd...

Screenshot from Always Sunny of Mac, a white Nan with brown hair and scruff, saying “screw that old bitch. He’s a Nazi.”

Zuckerberg, Mrs. Bezos, Bezos, Pichai, Musk

a functioning opposition party that represented the working class could spike this photo in the end zone basically forever

I will never stop being mad about how the media has treated the anti-trans movement as a group of ordinary people with legitimate concerns rather than the obvious frothing bigots they are.

i can’t do anything about all of this today but i can brush my teeth and take my multivitamins and eat some breakfast.

With Trump's second presidency, it's on us to build a movement that can get us to true democracy. A movement that beats the threat of fascism and dismantles the capitalist, extractive, and racist systems that sustain it; a movement that funds workers, not wars.

good morning

in order to vote in the primary on June 24, you must be a registered democrat

the deadline to change your party registration in NY is 2/14

do it here: e-register.vote.nyc/registration

Welcome To Uh. Well

Food pantry in the park. Mansion Square Park. 165 Mansion Street in Poughkeepsie. 12 to 1 PM on the last Saturday of every month, starting November 30th. Please arrive at 11:30 if you want to volunteer or drop off donations! Image includes the Mid-Hudson Valley DSA logo, two red roses, and a variety of food.

We’re hosting a monthly food pantry at Mansion Square Park in Poughkeepsie on the last Saturday of every month from 12-1 PM starting November 30th. Come get food and chat about socialism! Arrive at 11:30 if you want to volunteer or drop off donations. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/novem...

A group photo of twenty two people inside the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie. They are holding a DSA banner. Most are raising one fist in the air.

A large group photo of dozens of people inside Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston. Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha is in the photo (it is her Election Night watch party). Most are raising their hands in the air in celebration.

How it started vs. How it’s going 👀

MHVDSA now has over 500 members and we’re growing every week! Join DSA: dsausa.org/join