Aine Bethany (she/they)

Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy

There’s something for everyone in here, from installing Signal to filing a privacy request from a data broker. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Take action to support your community this weekend. 👇

orchid people? highly particular night owls

air plants? excellent time management

Anthurium collectors love a good spreadsheet

strings of things wizards, you’re magical I don’t know how you do it

alocascia people are brand names only

succulent fans enjoy travel

Monstera folks are chill AF

Lawmakers call on ICE to halt use of facial recognition application The technology reportedly allows ICE to identify individuals they encounter on the streets using multiple federal databases.

Links:

federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-news...

www.wired.com/story/ice-ro...

www.404media.co/ice-is-using...

www.biometricupdate.com/202506/new-i...

This is a turning point a shift toward biometric policing becoming a part of everyday American life. The same surveillance systems once confined to airports and borders are now appearing in neighborhoods, workplaces, and public demonstrations.

and even logs GPS coordinates of where the scan occurred. ICE has provided almost no details about how errors are handled or whether individuals are notified of false matches, and there’s no clear policy limiting who can access or share that data once it’s collected.

Our Constitution guarantees a right to privacy, yet that right is being steadily eroded by the Trump administration’s expanding surveillance powers. ICE has quietly introduced a new mobile app called Mobile Fortify,

Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.

It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.

This is Herman. He is a firm believer in keeping a consistent morning routine. No one said anything about efficient. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: rav_drift)

I'm not paying rent today. Cuz I'm a homeowner now. Weird. Cool. 😁

Some rare great abortion news in tonight’s newsletter:

- A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the law by imposing unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone

- The New York Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to issue a judgement against an abortion provider here

Happy Halloween!

A screenshot of Love, Ghostie of ghosts in a theater watching a screen where two characters on are on a date

oh, I got one more

ghosts watching and judging you on dates 😅

A screenshot of Love, Ghostie with a luggage standing upright on a bed

A screenshot of Love, Ghostie with fries lying on the floor

A screenshot of Love, Ghostie with a shop open with an item available for purchase called "Dead Pickle In A Cage"

A screenshot of Love, Ghostie with two characters looking at each other

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! 👻🎃

If you're looking for a chill Halloween game to play, check out Love, Ghostie on Steam/Switch!

These are the only scary moments you'll have to deal with:
- luggage on the bed
- floor fries
- dead pickle in a cage
- a committed relationship

This is the country we’ve become under the Trump administration.

I don’t have even a minute to explain today, but the ring situation might be worse than we thought. Possible built in facial recognition. If anyone has questionable citizenship status, wear a mask if you’re going out with kids to trick or treat. Maybe wear white face. Ring is in boycott guide.

US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Friday permanently blocked part of Republican President Donald Trump's March executive order on federal elections, ruling that the president can not require voters to show passports or similar documents as proof of citizenship before voting.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Friday permanently blocked part of Republican President Donald Trump's March executive order on federal elections, ruling that the president can not require voters to show passports or similar documents as proof of citizenship before voting.

note how the messaging has shifting from "we're targeting criminals" to "we're deporting everyone"

Including adoptees whose parents didn't complete their citizenship paperwork before 2003. The Adoptee Citizenship Act is important legislation that needs to be passed! 🥚

www.bbc.com/news/article...

In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.

#MusicChallenge #KillerTunes
10/31
Michael Myers - Halloween 🔪

Chvrches - Violent Delights

Thank you
@firstnamebob.bsky.social
and @kimberjohnson.bsky.social!
#MusicSky 🎶🎧
youtu.be/Emi3HNK_tiI?...

This part of SF is 'weirdly free of cafés.' Dave Eggers wants to fix that. "Not a Spartan coffee shop where you get your email."

SF people, this sounds really cool! www.sfgate.com/food/article...

Oooooo sounds like somewhere i wanna go!

Go @oaklandballers.bsky.social ! ⚾️

Kat is being federally charged by the FBI for protesting at Broadview.

This is a flagrant political prosecution by the Trump administration, which is trying to prevent free speech and free association.

I am proud of Kat. Her movement is being targeted by the government. She needs your support.

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

May your hiding places hold Jamaica. This is like a 30 mile wide EF5 tornado making landfall.

I've seen tracks from EF5s where the pavement was ripped up and scattered into small bits. And this is that, but 30 miles wide.

Fuck.

I saw “Tylenol lawsuit” trending and thought Tylenol would be the ones suing. Silly me, not thinking of the stupider option

Nov 25 - Dec 2

- No Work
- No Spending
- No Travel
- No Projects
- No Events
- No Restaurants
NO BACKING OUT!!!

(and less committed ways to participate too)

BlackoutTheSystem.com

#blackoutTheSystem #generalStrike #boycottBigBusiness

I have to admit, I still use Amazon. I use it to find vendors and then go to their individual websites and order. Many times, it's the same price, free shipping and I cut out Bezos from getting a cut. Fuck the oligarchs.

A heart with a Jamaican flag in the middle. The post says, “SENDING LOVE TO JAMAICA — STAY SAFE, CARIBBEAN”

To our friends in Jamaica, we are sending you our best wishes, strength and courage as you face Hurricane Melissa. 🇨🇦

#Canada
#Jamaica