Krista Pawloski

We’re a coalition of 50+ organizations challenging the power of Amazon: the corporation posing the single greatest threat to our economy and democracy today. The company is a symptom of billionaires hoarding wealth and power at everyone else’s expense.

BREAKING: We're suing Kansas for a law that invalidates transgender people's updated driver's licenses and authorizes anyone to sue anyone they suspect of being trans for using the "wrong" bathroom.

Grand Rapids Mayor: Gun Owners Should Be Ashamed of Themselves Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand said in a video at a community event that gun owners should be ashamed of themselves.

Our Mayor refusing to talk about our police killing for the hell of it and without consequence but hey gun owners, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Holy crap

www.michigannewssource.com/2026/02/gran...

Requiring millions of American #women who changed their last name after marriage to pay for a passport just to prove their identity to vote is a poll tax.

The SAVE Act passed in the House and is being considered in the Senate. Call your Senators. Tell them to vote NO on the #SAVEAct (202) 224-3121

Data center developers building private natural gas 'Shadow Grid' power plants to sidestep strained grids — off-grid GW Ranch project in Texas will reportedly use as much power as Chicago Datacenters will continue sprouting, one way or another

"Many of these data center builds have colossal power requirements. The off-grid GW Ranch project in West Texas will reportedly use as much power as Chicago, combining natural gas and solar panels to feed itself."

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POLITICO Pro: A leading workers' rights advocate is in turmoil The National Employment Law Project is weighing cutbacks that some employees say could put its future in jeopardy.

“The National Employment Law Project is at odds with its staff amid a budget crisis that threatens to mute a leading voice for workers' rights.”

Read the full piece at @politico.com: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84 “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.

Rev Jesse Jackson has passed away

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I'm a dataworker who spends a lot of time on red teaming and various other AI quality checks and today it just hit me.

Real life is so much chaos. AI is never going to be able to mimic that.

Photo of the back of a laptop with several stickers. Social justice and lifestyle stickers representing Distill Social, Transfigure Print, The Athena Coalition, Grand Rapids Public Library, Georgetown University, Scorpion Hearts coffee shop and gay aliens.

Hey @distillsocial.bsky.social LOVE my sticker, she fits in nicely! This laptop goes around to conferences centered on worker rights and protections, so we all about getting ICE out.
#ICEOUT

Oh wow, I guess we know where they stand then.

“Screenshot of a promoted Reddit post by u/AYAGDOS. The post reads: ‘Navigating gender dysphoria? Join our confidential, cross-country study of 18–25 year olds to tell your story, challenge preconceptions, and have YOUR experience reflected in the science.’ Below is a banner graphic with the Northwestern University logo and the text ‘TRANS OR GENDERQUEER? SHARE YOUR STORY.’ The image shows a close-up of a hand with light pink nail polish, partially painted blue, held up against a blurred background. A link to ayagdos.org and a ‘Learn More’ button appear at the bottom, along with Reddit vote and share icons.”

If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.

Northwesterns IRB email for concerns: IRBCompliance@northwestern.edu.

Here is a quick rundown of what Turkopticon did in 2025. Looking forward to a productive 2026!

Dataworkers, keep your security and worth in mind when choosing hits to work on. We have noticed an increase in jobs asking for sensitive data from workers.
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When cities and schools buy supplies from Amazon, they think they're getting good deals. @ilsr.bsky.social has a new report showing how many of them are getting ripped off instead.

Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK - Bridge Michigan Through an arcane section of state law, the Republican-controlled state House scrapped hundreds of millions in ongoing spending on state projects. Democrats called the process ‘corrupt.’

Hey, Michigan, if you haven't seen this yet, House republicans just canceled $645m in state funding with no oversight. Some of the funding cut wasn't even State level, it was federal funds. WTF.

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Despite making critical contributions to the booming AI industry, data workers often report that they aren’t treated like the skilled, valuable workers that they are.

So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.

Orange and white cat peeking out of a gray backpack

Was saving this photo for #caterday then totally missed it.

Is your company going “AI-first” or considering layoffs? You’re not alone.

The economy and workforce are changing, which is why TechEquity wrote “AI & Workforce Development: Building a Secure, Equitable Future for Workers.”

AI side hustles: what you need to know

I got to chat on the Kim Komando Show @kimkomando.bsky.social last week! My segment starts around the 19-minute mark. Didn’t get to dive as deep into the AI supply chain as I wanted, but it was a fun convo.
#AI #InvisibleWorkers #TechLabor #datawork

Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say

Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI

Wayne State logo with people behind it

@waynestateclas.bsky.social Where you get kicked out of your dorm and charged for a room upgrade because they didn't maintain their facilities and your room is infested with mold. My kid was so excited to go here and it's been nothing but a nightmare for her. Do not recommend.

AI side hustles: what you need to know Open/download audio Want to make money with AI (but can’t code)? A 20-year expert reveals the real jobs: training chatbots and moderating ads. Plus, the OpenAI vs. NYT showdown, a chart-topping AI country song, and the ClickFix scam.

Our very own @brookh.bsky.social weighs in on this episode of the @kimkomando.bsky.social show!

AI side hustles: what you need to know

Announcing the Inaugural Hard Reset Award Nominees. Vote Now! Vote now for the winners in each of the five categories recognizing the people and companies using technology to create a more just world.

At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there working towards a more equitable future.

The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award honors people and organizations, as voted by the public.

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Absolutely insane a pedophile is getting this much consideration and protection.

You Can't Refuse To Be Scanned by ICE's Facial Recognition App, DHS Document Says Photos captured by Mobile Fortify will be stored for 15 years, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, the document says.

New from 404 Media: you can't refuse to be scanned by ICE's new facial recognition app, according to internal DHS document I obtained. Photos captured by the app are stored for 15 years, including U.S. citizens. We've seen officers scanning faces w/ phones on streets

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We've all heard the rumors that this was coming. Whether Amazon is truly replacing employees with AI, or just trying to show that that's what companies can do when they use AI...it's one of many reasons we're concerned about Amazon's use of AI, and why we're standing up.

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It's the perfect time of year to curl up with a book and raise a middle finger to billionaires!

We're sending stacks of free stickers out to indie bookstores around the country this week. If you're in the industry, DM us if you'd like some.

This was an amazing workshop! So much good conversation between different organizing groups. We wanted to help others and not surprisingly, we learned a few things too! Organizing is a challenge and leaning on each other for support can help so much.

What if you had a job that was paid hourly, but between tasks, you just had to wait online, unpaid, yet ready to go at any moment?

This is the reality for many of the people in the U.S. who train AI for multibillion-dollar companies.

@kristap.bsky.social