Stephen C. Rea
@stevierea.bsky.social
Senior Researcher, Critical Internet Studies Institute (@criticalinternet.bsky.social, criticalinternet.org). He/him. Views my own; shares, likes, etc. =\= endorsements.
Trying to devote my time to matters of concern to others or to no one in particular.
Trying to devote my time to matters of concern to others or to no one in particular.
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Stephen C. Rea
@stevierea.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Hey new followers! However you found me, glad you’re here. I post a lot about my work researching networked incitement (check out our project linked in the reply), but also about rap, sports, Star Trek, 19th century Russian literature that I’m reading, and general shitposting.
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This is what Trump and the Republican Party has done to an Arab Muslim running for office and instead of defending him without equivocation people like Haley Stevens and Nancy Pelosi have chosen to feed into the totally false narrative that he hates Jews and Black people
last paragraph in this piece packed a punch
October 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
This is what Trump and the Republican Party has done to an Arab Muslim running for office and instead of defending him without equivocation people like Haley Stevens and Nancy Pelosi have chosen to feed into the totally false narrative that he hates Jews and Black people
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Fossil fuels for data centers could wipe out 15 years of US greenhouse gas reductions, causing the power system to generate 42% more emissions by 2030 than it did in 2025.
Data centers could send US climate pollution skyrocketing
Gas plants built for data centers are poised to undo more than a decade of climate action.
www.theverge.com
October 30, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Fossil fuels for data centers could wipe out 15 years of US greenhouse gas reductions, causing the power system to generate 42% more emissions by 2030 than it did in 2025.
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Maine has no parole. People sentenced to life in prison are almost guaranteed to die incarcerated, with no path to get out early.
This is indirectly on the ballot now: Governor Janet Mills has blocked parole reform, but Hannah Pingree, the Democrat running to succeed Mills, says she’ll support it:
This is indirectly on the ballot now: Governor Janet Mills has blocked parole reform, but Hannah Pingree, the Democrat running to succeed Mills, says she’ll support it:
Maine Prisoners Organize to Protect Their Rare Right to Vote - Bolts
Maine is one of the only places in the country where prisoners keep their right to vote. But logistical barriers to voting still contribute to their larger exclusion from the political process.
boltsmag.org
October 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Maine has no parole. People sentenced to life in prison are almost guaranteed to die incarcerated, with no path to get out early.
This is indirectly on the ballot now: Governor Janet Mills has blocked parole reform, but Hannah Pingree, the Democrat running to succeed Mills, says she’ll support it:
This is indirectly on the ballot now: Governor Janet Mills has blocked parole reform, but Hannah Pingree, the Democrat running to succeed Mills, says she’ll support it:
There’s no screencap here, but trust me, this video about cats and primordial pouches from the Buffalo Bills is very good
buffalobills on Instagram: "Don’t forget to send this to your cat! 🐱View all 1,856 comments"
Don’t forget to send this to your cat! 🐱View all 1,856 comments
www.instagram.com
October 30, 2026 at 4:05 AM
There’s no screencap here, but trust me, this video about cats and primordial pouches from the Buffalo Bills is very good
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
October 30, 2026 at 1:39 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
Bukele tweeted today (in the midst of a very self-serving “we’re not invaders!” screed that raises questions), “It’s almost just us footing the bill for this operation.”
I have to think that “almost” is doing a LOT of work…
I have to think that “almost” is doing a LOT of work…
I don’t like where this is headed at all
El Salvador says Haiti gangs holding 4 force members hostage, announces new rescue mission reut.rs/3WFwQft
October 29, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Bukele tweeted today (in the midst of a very self-serving “we’re not invaders!” screed that raises questions), “It’s almost just us footing the bill for this operation.”
I have to think that “almost” is doing a LOT of work…
I have to think that “almost” is doing a LOT of work…
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‘Mountain of evidence’ ICE agents discriminated against Latino farm workers and and day laborers, judge says 1/
October 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
‘Mountain of evidence’ ICE agents discriminated against Latino farm workers and and day laborers, judge says 1/
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October 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Him facing off with Alec Guinness: the proverbial chef’s kiss
October 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Him facing off with Alec Guinness: the proverbial chef’s kiss
When I worked at a hagwon near Ulsan, I came into work with a nasty cold one day. My co-worker (Korean woman) asked why I just didn’t go to the doctor. I was like, a doctor? For a cold?!
Anyway, in general I’ve been socialized growing up in the U.S. to only go to the doctor if it’s life-threatening
Anyway, in general I’ve been socialized growing up in the U.S. to only go to the doctor if it’s life-threatening
South Koreans visit doctors an average of 18 times annually, compared with just four visits in the United States. @soberlook @visualcap thedailyshot.com/sub...
I've gone once in the past 10 years... get charged $500 just for making eye contact with a doctor
I've gone once in the past 10 years... get charged $500 just for making eye contact with a doctor
October 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
When I worked at a hagwon near Ulsan, I came into work with a nasty cold one day. My co-worker (Korean woman) asked why I just didn’t go to the doctor. I was like, a doctor? For a cold?!
Anyway, in general I’ve been socialized growing up in the U.S. to only go to the doctor if it’s life-threatening
Anyway, in general I’ve been socialized growing up in the U.S. to only go to the doctor if it’s life-threatening
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Here we go. www.patreon.com/SuperStructu...
The Russian Revolution Part 1 (E47) | Super Structure with Julian Feeld
What paved the course for the 1917 Bolshevik revolution? In this first of two parts, we explore the turmoil of World War I, the Czar’s many
www.patreon.com
October 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Here we go. www.patreon.com/SuperStructu...
NOOOOO! Captain Picard! 😢
October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
NOOOOO! Captain Picard! 😢
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Why has the FBI killed two people in Chicago in less than 48 hours?
October 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Why has the FBI killed two people in Chicago in less than 48 hours?
A national socialist Telegram channel commenting on this ad: “Someone put one of our edits on the TV.”
(Afaict they’re not being literal, just that the message is “spiritually” similar)
(Afaict they’re not being literal, just that the message is “spiritually” similar)
The PAC that paid for this ad is former LA Gov. Bobby Jindal’s. I always wondered what happened to that guy
Omg I just saw that “America Next” ad in the bar where we’re playing trivia 😮 Did Jack Posobiec write the copy??
October 29, 2026 at 4:24 PM
A national socialist Telegram channel commenting on this ad: “Someone put one of our edits on the TV.”
(Afaict they’re not being literal, just that the message is “spiritually” similar)
(Afaict they’re not being literal, just that the message is “spiritually” similar)
Anecdotal evidence, but an unhoused person I frequently interact with is currently in hospital with severe injuries from a beating. Another (a recently-housed resident at the apartments where I work) was punched in the face at a bus stop
"While there’s a common belief people experiencing homelessness may be a threat, those who are sleeping on the street can actually often become “victims of opportunity.”
New report finds violence against unhoused people is at a 25-year high - Street Sense Media
Violence impacting people experiencing homelessness nationally doubled in 2023 and 2024, according to a new report.
streetsensemedia.org
October 29, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Anecdotal evidence, but an unhoused person I frequently interact with is currently in hospital with severe injuries from a beating. Another (a recently-housed resident at the apartments where I work) was punched in the face at a bus stop
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"While there’s a common belief people experiencing homelessness may be a threat, those who are sleeping on the street can actually often become “victims of opportunity.”
New report finds violence against unhoused people is at a 25-year high - Street Sense Media
Violence impacting people experiencing homelessness nationally doubled in 2023 and 2024, according to a new report.
streetsensemedia.org
October 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
"While there’s a common belief people experiencing homelessness may be a threat, those who are sleeping on the street can actually often become “victims of opportunity.”
I love this, creative refusal tactics in Kentucky
Devin Nunes' Cattle Dog 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦 🇦🇺 (@Kaos_Vs_Control) on X
Kentucky city official doesn't like the sound of data center that resident presents to him...
x.com
October 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I love this, creative refusal tactics in Kentucky
Blood, AI, mortality anxiety/dreams of immortality… it’s all a very strange nexus (and not particularly “new,” as it turns out)
What if you knew the exact date of your death?
Death Clock, an app launched in 2024, promises to predict when you’re going to die—and to help you extend your time on Earth.
Death Clock, an app launched in 2024, promises to predict when you’re going to die—and to help you extend your time on Earth.
I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock
Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.
www.wired.com
October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Blood, AI, mortality anxiety/dreams of immortality… it’s all a very strange nexus (and not particularly “new,” as it turns out)
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In case you missed this yesterday: our framework mapping dozens of election rumor tropes along with a “what to expect” breakdown of which ones we’ll see, when, in the coming days and weeks.
Across 3 election cycles, our team has identified a set of tropes — or common story elements — that are repeatedly integrated into election rumors. Here, we present a "trope framework" & explain how it helps us anticipate what to expect on election day & beyond. uwcip.substack.com/p/weve-seen-...
We’ve Seen It Before: Common Themes to Expect On and Before Election Day
What to Expect When We’re Electing
uwcip.substack.com
October 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
In case you missed this yesterday: our framework mapping dozens of election rumor tropes along with a “what to expect” breakdown of which ones we’ll see, when, in the coming days and weeks.
JG Ballard’s “Deep End” and “The Concentration City” (tie)
What's the most memorable short story you've ever read?
October 29, 2026 at 4:02 AM
JG Ballard’s “Deep End” and “The Concentration City” (tie)