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Different names they use instead of
what I call straight up Biometric Theft:
※ “Facial Comparison Technology”
※ “Age Verification”
※ “Hands-free”
※ “Touchless”
※ “Frictionless”
※ “Secure ID Verification”
※ “Digital ID”
※ “Selfie Recognition”
※ “Live Selfie” and many more.
what I call straight up Biometric Theft:
※ “Facial Comparison Technology”
※ “Age Verification”
※ “Hands-free”
※ “Touchless”
※ “Frictionless”
※ “Secure ID Verification”
※ “Digital ID”
※ “Selfie Recognition”
※ “Live Selfie” and many more.
Liberation Toolbox by YK Hong
Liberatory Strategy + Tech Justice for our expansive world
liberationtoolbox.io
February 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Different names they use instead of
what I call straight up Biometric Theft:
※ “Facial Comparison Technology”
※ “Age Verification”
※ “Hands-free”
※ “Touchless”
※ “Frictionless”
※ “Secure ID Verification”
※ “Digital ID”
※ “Selfie Recognition”
※ “Live Selfie” and many more.
what I call straight up Biometric Theft:
※ “Facial Comparison Technology”
※ “Age Verification”
※ “Hands-free”
※ “Touchless”
※ “Frictionless”
※ “Secure ID Verification”
※ “Digital ID”
※ “Selfie Recognition”
※ “Live Selfie” and many more.
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so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
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Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.
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Senator Padilla was forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles while attempting to ask a question.
Padilla was thrown down and handcuffed. A senator in his own state! (He has since been released.)
The Trump regime is out of control.
Padilla was thrown down and handcuffed. A senator in his own state! (He has since been released.)
The Trump regime is out of control.
June 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Senator Padilla was forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles while attempting to ask a question.
Padilla was thrown down and handcuffed. A senator in his own state! (He has since been released.)
The Trump regime is out of control.
Padilla was thrown down and handcuffed. A senator in his own state! (He has since been released.)
The Trump regime is out of control.
I called my reps today to urge them not to cut public broadcasting. You can too.
Gutting funding for public media will cut off news sources for millions of Americans.
That’s exactly what Trump wants: to exert even more control over the news and information that the public receives – or doesn’t even receive at all.
It’s a hallmark of dictatorship.
That’s exactly what Trump wants: to exert even more control over the news and information that the public receives – or doesn’t even receive at all.
It’s a hallmark of dictatorship.
PBS, NPR funding on the line as House nears final vote on $9.4 billion in DOGE-backed cuts
Passage would solidify DOGE-backed cuts, but some Republicans are uneasy about the programs being targeted, including th
www.cnbc.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I called my reps today to urge them not to cut public broadcasting. You can too.
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Empire weaponizes perfectionism
to stoke fear and condition people into inaction.
We then take those messages and internalize them to think it is we who are not enough.
There is no such thing as a perfect way to show up. There is no one way to show up.
to stoke fear and condition people into inaction.
We then take those messages and internalize them to think it is we who are not enough.
There is no such thing as a perfect way to show up. There is no one way to show up.
June 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Empire weaponizes perfectionism
to stoke fear and condition people into inaction.
We then take those messages and internalize them to think it is we who are not enough.
There is no such thing as a perfect way to show up. There is no one way to show up.
to stoke fear and condition people into inaction.
We then take those messages and internalize them to think it is we who are not enough.
There is no such thing as a perfect way to show up. There is no one way to show up.
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The public has been blocked from observing proceedings at Concord’s immigration court, where ICE is arresting asylum seekers in an attack on their right to due process.
Federal agents take four into custody inside immigration court in Concord, witnesses say
Federal agents take four into custody inside immigration court in Concord, witnesses say
About 100 protesters were present when federal agents brought out the latter two.
www.eastbaytimes.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The public has been blocked from observing proceedings at Concord’s immigration court, where ICE is arresting asylum seekers in an attack on their right to due process.
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Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.
‘Nobody’s Happy Budget’: Oakland adopts $4.2 billion spending plan
Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.
oaklandside.org
June 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.
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Nice look for you, Facebook! Thanks, hometown paper! And more thanks to the people who advocated for the "permanently disabled" status of my account there to be overturned. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
S.F. author temporarily banned on Facebook after writing about L.A. riots
San Francisco writer Rebecca Solnit’s Facebook page was temporarily shut down after she posted an essay on the Los Angeles protests.
www.sfchronicle.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Nice look for you, Facebook! Thanks, hometown paper! And more thanks to the people who advocated for the "permanently disabled" status of my account there to be overturned. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
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Today is Trans Day of Visibility.
Make it every day.
Love to my fellow trans community.
Our existence makes it possible for even people who believe there are only two genders, to exist.
We make every gender possible.
Make it every day.
Love to my fellow trans community.
Our existence makes it possible for even people who believe there are only two genders, to exist.
We make every gender possible.
March 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Today is Trans Day of Visibility.
Make it every day.
Love to my fellow trans community.
Our existence makes it possible for even people who believe there are only two genders, to exist.
We make every gender possible.
Make it every day.
Love to my fellow trans community.
Our existence makes it possible for even people who believe there are only two genders, to exist.
We make every gender possible.
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Sociology world mourns after hit-and-run driver on Grand Avenue kills legendary labor scholar
Sociology world mourns after hit-and-run driver on Grand Avenue kills legendary labor scholar
Michael Burawoy was struck while walking inside the crosswalk near Children’s Fairyland.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Sociology world mourns after hit-and-run driver on Grand Avenue kills legendary labor scholar
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Oakland schools prepare for escalation of immigration enforcement
Oakland schools prepare for escalation of immigration enforcement
For one Fruitvale principal, the hard part is telling families to keep sending their students to school despite their real fears about interactions with
oaklandside.org
February 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Oakland schools prepare for escalation of immigration enforcement
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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BREAKING: The White House rescinded President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety.
This cruel order would have devastated communities across the country.
This cruel order would have devastated communities across the country.
January 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
BREAKING: The White House rescinded President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety.
This cruel order would have devastated communities across the country.
This cruel order would have devastated communities across the country.
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GOOD NEWS: A federal court temporarily halted President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
January 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
GOOD NEWS: A federal court temporarily halted President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
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We’ve been starting to see the ICE raids happen in the Bay. Save these numbers if you’re in any of these counties. Art by Winsor Kinkade via Instagram
January 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We’ve been starting to see the ICE raids happen in the Bay. Save these numbers if you’re in any of these counties. Art by Winsor Kinkade via Instagram
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The decision to pause federal grants + loans is intentionally chaotic + designed for maximum harm, like so many of Donald Trump + GOP’s recent actions. From hurting food banks to closing daycares, Republicans are targeting everyday people and putting them at risk. Let’s break down what’s at stake. 🧵
January 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The decision to pause federal grants + loans is intentionally chaotic + designed for maximum harm, like so many of Donald Trump + GOP’s recent actions. From hurting food banks to closing daycares, Republicans are targeting everyday people and putting them at risk. Let’s break down what’s at stake. 🧵