Miscelena 🌳🧬
@miscelena.bsky.social
Anita M (she/her)
Family & social history, stitching, plants, design, cats.
Y'all means all.
MD -> CA (via PA)
Not-entirely-neurotypical woman of a certain age.
Support local everything.
Family & social history, stitching, plants, design, cats.
Y'all means all.
MD -> CA (via PA)
Not-entirely-neurotypical woman of a certain age.
Support local everything.
At best "culture fit" excludes ND folks, and at worst it's white supremacy.
Unless you literally work in/for a specific minority culture, diversity in all respects *benefits* your team because a range of varying perspectives reduces your blind spots.
The linked thread is 👍.
Unless you literally work in/for a specific minority culture, diversity in all respects *benefits* your team because a range of varying perspectives reduces your blind spots.
The linked thread is 👍.
The second camp is the more militant one, and it comes down to “culture fit,” formality level, and testing to see if an interviewee knows the invisible rules of office culture. If this is you, I’d like you to reflect on it for a bit.
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
September 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
At best "culture fit" excludes ND folks, and at worst it's white supremacy.
Unless you literally work in/for a specific minority culture, diversity in all respects *benefits* your team because a range of varying perspectives reduces your blind spots.
The linked thread is 👍.
Unless you literally work in/for a specific minority culture, diversity in all respects *benefits* your team because a range of varying perspectives reduces your blind spots.
The linked thread is 👍.
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The second camp is the more militant one, and it comes down to “culture fit,” formality level, and testing to see if an interviewee knows the invisible rules of office culture. If this is you, I’d like you to reflect on it for a bit.
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
September 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The second camp is the more militant one, and it comes down to “culture fit,” formality level, and testing to see if an interviewee knows the invisible rules of office culture. If this is you, I’d like you to reflect on it for a bit.
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
I hate the idea of “culture fit” in job interviews. Why?
JFC Which part of "designed to mimic humans, and predicts what a human would say" do these people not understand. Fuck. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Can the new cutting-edge AI models feel pain? They at least behave as if they do, according to a recent study.
The work, which has not been peer reviewed, has divided #AI researchers. https://scim.ag/4hHU6BA
The work, which has not been peer reviewed, has divided #AI researchers. https://scim.ag/4hHU6BA
September 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
JFC Which part of "designed to mimic humans, and predicts what a human would say" do these people not understand. Fuck. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
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Seems my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," has riled Putin's disinfo agents. They've targeted @motherjones.com as part of their attack on the midterms. See my OUR LAND newsletter.
link.motherjones.com/public/47662...
Check out HowRussiaWon.com.
link.motherjones.com/public/47662...
Check out HowRussiaWon.com.
September 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Seems my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," has riled Putin's disinfo agents. They've targeted @motherjones.com as part of their attack on the midterms. See my OUR LAND newsletter.
link.motherjones.com/public/47662...
Check out HowRussiaWon.com.
link.motherjones.com/public/47662...
Check out HowRussiaWon.com.
Hey GenX:
Authorities in Idaho say a man found dead in a church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982 that were dubbed the Tylenol murders.
Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials say
Authorities in Idaho say a man found dead in a church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982 that were dubbed the Tylenol murders.
bit.ly
September 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Hey GenX:
If I have to read this, you do, too.
"In 2026, clocks in California will 'spring back' at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, moving behind by one hour."
Read more at: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
"In 2026, clocks in California will 'spring back' at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, moving behind by one hour."
Read more at: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com
September 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
If I have to read this, you do, too.
"In 2026, clocks in California will 'spring back' at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, moving behind by one hour."
Read more at: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
"In 2026, clocks in California will 'spring back' at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, moving behind by one hour."
Read more at: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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The literacy crisis is not just referring to people's ability to literally read and write. It's also people's inability to read for context.
I've been a public educator for over 20 years and I have never, ever seen it this bad.
I've been a public educator for over 20 years and I have never, ever seen it this bad.
September 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The literacy crisis is not just referring to people's ability to literally read and write. It's also people's inability to read for context.
I've been a public educator for over 20 years and I have never, ever seen it this bad.
I've been a public educator for over 20 years and I have never, ever seen it this bad.
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The donation will establish the Graeme Gibson Chair in Avian Biology, a new research position at the London, Ont., school focused on understanding how birds move, behave and adapt to changing environmental conditions
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
Margaret Atwood donates $1M to Western University for avian research chair
The legacy of celebrated Canadian author and bird conservation advocate Graeme Gibson will continue through a $1-million gift to Western University from his longtime partner, acclaimed author Margaret...
www.ctvnews.ca
September 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The donation will establish the Graeme Gibson Chair in Avian Biology, a new research position at the London, Ont., school focused on understanding how birds move, behave and adapt to changing environmental conditions
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
September 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Oh, for fucksake. And guess why?
“Meta developers made several design decisions that made his exploit possible. One is the choice for Muse dictation to occur in the cloud, where Meta can log it [vs securely on user computers].”
The article acts like that decision was random. We all know it wasn’t.
“Meta developers made several design decisions that made his exploit possible. One is the choice for Muse dictation to occur in the cloud, where Meta can log it [vs securely on user computers].”
The article acts like that decision was random. We all know it wasn’t.
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.
arstechnica.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Oh, for fucksake. And guess why?
“Meta developers made several design decisions that made his exploit possible. One is the choice for Muse dictation to occur in the cloud, where Meta can log it [vs securely on user computers].”
The article acts like that decision was random. We all know it wasn’t.
“Meta developers made several design decisions that made his exploit possible. One is the choice for Muse dictation to occur in the cloud, where Meta can log it [vs securely on user computers].”
The article acts like that decision was random. We all know it wasn’t.
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This is a common lie from DHS press flacks. They claim that people who came through CBP One — who registered for an appointment through a government app, went to a port of entry, and were issued a grant of humanitarian parole by a CBP officer letting them enter — "entered illegally." Total nonsense.
They can't help themselves. They lie by saying he "entered illegally." He entered with DHS permission under the CBP One program. Literally waited for an appointment to become available and entered with his appointment exactly as the U.S. government told him he should.
September 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
This is a common lie from DHS press flacks. They claim that people who came through CBP One — who registered for an appointment through a government app, went to a port of entry, and were issued a grant of humanitarian parole by a CBP officer letting them enter — "entered illegally." Total nonsense.
September 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Petey made the fitness test harder for women. 9 out of 10 female Marines are still passing.
Weaker sex, my ass. 😂
Weaker sex, my ass. 😂
Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles. Most female Marines are passing.
New from The War Horse: Hegseth made fitness tests harder for women in combat roles. Service data show that more than 9 in 10 female Marines are passing.
www.militarytimes.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Petey made the fitness test harder for women. 9 out of 10 female Marines are still passing.
Weaker sex, my ass. 😂
Weaker sex, my ass. 😂
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A remarkable cover.
I wouldn't say that Jim Crow was dead and buried.
But in the semi-recent past, it wasn't being actively, openly, and enthusiastically institutionalized as it is today.
I wouldn't say that Jim Crow was dead and buried.
But in the semi-recent past, it wasn't being actively, openly, and enthusiastically institutionalized as it is today.
Jim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts Court.
Our September + October cover story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Our September + October cover story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
September 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM
A remarkable cover.
I wouldn't say that Jim Crow was dead and buried.
But in the semi-recent past, it wasn't being actively, openly, and enthusiastically institutionalized as it is today.
I wouldn't say that Jim Crow was dead and buried.
But in the semi-recent past, it wasn't being actively, openly, and enthusiastically institutionalized as it is today.
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Link with longer explanation: www.masshist.org/database/1668
MHS Collections Online: Diagram to show the drill the Anti-Man-Hunting League had for the running off of a slave or man-hunter
Massachusetts Historical Society, Collections Online: Diagram to show the drill the Anti-Man-Hunting League had for the running off of a slave or man-hunter
www.masshist.org
September 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Link with longer explanation: www.masshist.org/database/1668
Regular reminder: There has *always* been the option to be an abolitionist.
There was *never* a time when slavery was 'just how it was' and unchallenged.
Genealogists: If you're still using that excuse for your ancestors' behavior, maybe read more and do better.
There was *never* a time when slavery was 'just how it was' and unchallenged.
Genealogists: If you're still using that excuse for your ancestors' behavior, maybe read more and do better.
I learned about this earlier in the year from @djinnandtonic.bsky.social who had both some amazing posts about Minnesota people using similar tactics against ICE and has shirts via www.etsy.com/shop/WideAwa.... They inspired one of my favorite protest posters.
September 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Regular reminder: There has *always* been the option to be an abolitionist.
There was *never* a time when slavery was 'just how it was' and unchallenged.
Genealogists: If you're still using that excuse for your ancestors' behavior, maybe read more and do better.
There was *never* a time when slavery was 'just how it was' and unchallenged.
Genealogists: If you're still using that excuse for your ancestors' behavior, maybe read more and do better.
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Yup.
Was talking today about how -- in the last 1790s -- the Federalists, who felt entitled to power in a big way -- used "national security" as an excuse to silence and deport their enemies...
Sometimes, the echoes SCREAM at you.
Was talking today about how -- in the last 1790s -- the Federalists, who felt entitled to power in a big way -- used "national security" as an excuse to silence and deport their enemies...
Sometimes, the echoes SCREAM at you.
Taught the Fugitive Slave Act for the first time in a few years. Man, my head was spinning as I uttered my familiar refrain about how the FSA radicalized Northerners who maybe never thought much about slavery until they saw people being snatched off the street right in front of them...
Euphoria Wait Is This Fucking Play About Us
Alt: Euphoria Wait Is This Fucking Play About Us
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September 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Yup.
Was talking today about how -- in the last 1790s -- the Federalists, who felt entitled to power in a big way -- used "national security" as an excuse to silence and deport their enemies...
Sometimes, the echoes SCREAM at you.
Was talking today about how -- in the last 1790s -- the Federalists, who felt entitled to power in a big way -- used "national security" as an excuse to silence and deport their enemies...
Sometimes, the echoes SCREAM at you.
Took me a minute to 'get' this b/c it's 1000% more true of my personality 'mask' (yay autism) than a physical air-filtration mask.
(I wear a physical one because I'm protecting others... the only emotion I have related to it is irritation if anyone asks why and I have to explain that. LOL)
(I wear a physical one because I'm protecting others... the only emotion I have related to it is irritation if anyone asks why and I have to explain that. LOL)
We've all gone on a journey with being the only mask-wearing person in the room or store. What's your journey with wearing a mask been like? Let us know in the comments.
#stillmasking #stillneedcleanhealthyindoorair #COVIDisntover #measlesishere
#stillmasking #stillneedcleanhealthyindoorair #COVIDisntover #measlesishere
September 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Took me a minute to 'get' this b/c it's 1000% more true of my personality 'mask' (yay autism) than a physical air-filtration mask.
(I wear a physical one because I'm protecting others... the only emotion I have related to it is irritation if anyone asks why and I have to explain that. LOL)
(I wear a physical one because I'm protecting others... the only emotion I have related to it is irritation if anyone asks why and I have to explain that. LOL)
I haven't looked this up yet & can't right now, so I'm putting this here as a placeholder but input is welcome:
Does Canada accept DNA evidence as part of establishing the parent-child trail for citizenship applications? I can prove my mother is my uncle's full sibling & I can prove HIS parentage.
Does Canada accept DNA evidence as part of establishing the parent-child trail for citizenship applications? I can prove my mother is my uncle's full sibling & I can prove HIS parentage.
September 23, 2026 at 12:09 AM
I haven't looked this up yet & can't right now, so I'm putting this here as a placeholder but input is welcome:
Does Canada accept DNA evidence as part of establishing the parent-child trail for citizenship applications? I can prove my mother is my uncle's full sibling & I can prove HIS parentage.
Does Canada accept DNA evidence as part of establishing the parent-child trail for citizenship applications? I can prove my mother is my uncle's full sibling & I can prove HIS parentage.
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when i mention "claude" you can assume i'm talking about the albino alligator not the llm
September 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
when i mention "claude" you can assume i'm talking about the albino alligator not the llm
The surprising (positive!) thing is that less than 10% ranked health/STDs as the reason why.
Straight woman here, who, when I was dating (and I haven't been in 15 years) was absolutely *always* cautious b/c of AIDS. As a GenX who started dating in 1988, it was absolutely a mental hurdle.
Straight woman here, who, when I was dating (and I haven't been in 15 years) was absolutely *always* cautious b/c of AIDS. As a GenX who started dating in 1988, it was absolutely a mental hurdle.
66% of straight women are unwilling to date a bisexual man, our study finds ahead of #BiVisibility Day
% unwilling to date bi men
Straight women 66%
Bi men 15%
Gay men 11%
Bi women 10%
% unwilling to date bi women
Straight men 35%
Lesbian women 20%
Bi men 9%
Bi women 3%
yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
% unwilling to date bi men
Straight women 66%
Bi men 15%
Gay men 11%
Bi women 10%
% unwilling to date bi women
Straight men 35%
Lesbian women 20%
Bi men 9%
Bi women 3%
yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
September 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The surprising (positive!) thing is that less than 10% ranked health/STDs as the reason why.
Straight woman here, who, when I was dating (and I haven't been in 15 years) was absolutely *always* cautious b/c of AIDS. As a GenX who started dating in 1988, it was absolutely a mental hurdle.
Straight woman here, who, when I was dating (and I haven't been in 15 years) was absolutely *always* cautious b/c of AIDS. As a GenX who started dating in 1988, it was absolutely a mental hurdle.
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Your regular reminder that this is a public website and things that you say can and will be used against you.
A federal grand jury indicted a Tennessee Bluesky user for allegedly threatening ICE agents. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Your regular reminder that this is a public website and things that you say can and will be used against you.
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Look at this c-suite and try to tell me that there aren't bodies in those wells
fourpointenergy.com/about/team/
fourpointenergy.com/about/team/
Management Team | FourPoint Energy
Meet the FourPoint Energy leadership team guiding private oil and gas exploration, operations and investment strategy across U.S. energy basins.
fourpointenergy.com
September 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Look at this c-suite and try to tell me that there aren't bodies in those wells
fourpointenergy.com/about/team/
fourpointenergy.com/about/team/
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Not only that, but the most creative, talented, risk-taking researchers and writers are drawn to telling the untold stories. No surprise they’re the ones winning awards for their writing!
Yeah, it's definitely a DEI plot that prize-winning histories are often about minorities.
Couldn't be that those works represent the cutting-edge research into fields that *haven't* been mined to death like Great White Men Histories and also have compelling underdog stories people love.
Nah. DEI.
Couldn't be that those works represent the cutting-edge research into fields that *haven't* been mined to death like Great White Men Histories and also have compelling underdog stories people love.
Nah. DEI.
September 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Not only that, but the most creative, talented, risk-taking researchers and writers are drawn to telling the untold stories. No surprise they’re the ones winning awards for their writing!
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Starting my day making some art.
September 21, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Starting my day making some art.