Po Tay Toe
@smith-wise.bsky.social
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A consistent pitch by the makers of ai wearables is that they solve the problem of getting to know your child. www.businessinsider.com/parents-brea...
August 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
A consistent pitch by the makers of ai wearables is that they solve the problem of getting to know your child. www.businessinsider.com/parents-brea...
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NEW: A 5-year-old girl spent months in federal immigration custody here in Connecticut while her family waited for her release.
Her case isn’t unique, experts and court records show.
My latest w/ @jrabethomas.bsky.social at @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Her case isn’t unique, experts and court records show.
My latest w/ @jrabethomas.bsky.social at @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
5-year-old spent 118 days on her own in federal immigration custody in CT
On any given day there are more than two dozen immigrant children detained without a parent or guardian in programs run by Connecticut nonprofits.
www.ctinsider.com
July 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
NEW: A 5-year-old girl spent months in federal immigration custody here in Connecticut while her family waited for her release.
Her case isn’t unique, experts and court records show.
My latest w/ @jrabethomas.bsky.social at @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Her case isn’t unique, experts and court records show.
My latest w/ @jrabethomas.bsky.social at @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
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A Florida cop used an AI-powered licence plate reader to stalk someone, 404 Media reports:
Footage Shows Cop Stalking Woman He Met on a TV Set After Surveilling Her With a License Plate Reader
A Florida police officer met a woman on a TV set, surveilled her for weeks, stalked her, and nearly caused a head-on collision while chasing her to pull her over.
www.404media.co
July 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A Florida cop used an AI-powered licence plate reader to stalk someone, 404 Media reports:
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Residents of South Memphis neighborhoods are being regularly exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for public health, according to a community air monitoring project report released May 21. From @cstephenson.bsky.social.
Community air monitoring project finds South Memphis is regularly exposed to unsafe air pollution • Tennessee Lookout
South Memphis neighborhoods are being exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for public health.
tennesseelookout.com
May 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Residents of South Memphis neighborhoods are being regularly exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for public health, according to a community air monitoring project report released May 21. From @cstephenson.bsky.social.
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Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations:
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
April 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations:
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
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I mean, of *course* this will be an outcome of everyone having facial recognition glasses, and of *course* Meta already knows this. They just don't care.
Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators
More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, say the AI smart glasses feature would endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people.
www.wired.com
April 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I mean, of *course* this will be an outcome of everyone having facial recognition glasses, and of *course* Meta already knows this. They just don't care.
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When you pay your taxes this year, remember: Thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, many huge corporations will pay little to nothing in federal taxes.
[@itep.org]
[@itep.org]
April 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
When you pay your taxes this year, remember: Thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, many huge corporations will pay little to nothing in federal taxes.
[@itep.org]
[@itep.org]
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While Swalwell decides whether or not to resign his Congressional seat, the guy running to replace him is @mattortega.com, a good friend and outstanding progressive. You should send Matt some support if you're able:
April 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM
While Swalwell decides whether or not to resign his Congressional seat, the guy running to replace him is @mattortega.com, a good friend and outstanding progressive. You should send Matt some support if you're able:
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
www.propublica.org
April 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
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Nuance is just a scam by Big Context to sell more details.
March 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Nuance is just a scam by Big Context to sell more details.
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Being a "professional cage fighter" is core to Markwayne Mullin's brand. He says he has a 5-0 record.
I found documentation of 3 wins. Two came against a man who almost always lost.
I dug up video of his opponent and the guy just got knocked out repeatedly. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/markway...
I found documentation of 3 wins. Two came against a man who almost always lost.
I dug up video of his opponent and the guy just got knocked out repeatedly. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/markway...
Markwayne’s World: The ‘Cinematic’ And ‘Fantastical’ Life Of Trump’s DHS Pick
Markwayne Mullin has an incredible story. The Republican U.S. senator is an...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Being a "professional cage fighter" is core to Markwayne Mullin's brand. He says he has a 5-0 record.
I found documentation of 3 wins. Two came against a man who almost always lost.
I dug up video of his opponent and the guy just got knocked out repeatedly. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/markway...
I found documentation of 3 wins. Two came against a man who almost always lost.
I dug up video of his opponent and the guy just got knocked out repeatedly. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/markway...
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SCOOP — Body camera footage obtained as a result of my lawsuit against the DC Metropolitan PD confirms DOGE and the Trump administration openly admitted they were entering private property when they raided the building on March 17, 2025. That didn't stop MPD from breaking down the doors.
My report:
My report:
Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
SCOOP — Body camera footage obtained as a result of my lawsuit against the DC Metropolitan PD confirms DOGE and the Trump administration openly admitted they were entering private property when they raided the building on March 17, 2025. That didn't stop MPD from breaking down the doors.
My report:
My report:
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I don’t want to share the video because it’s pretty graphic, but apparently we’re at the ‘Republican Senator breaks the arm of a Marine IN FULL DRESS because that marine was protesting the Republicans starting a war of choice with Iran’ stage of things.
March 4, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I don’t want to share the video because it’s pretty graphic, but apparently we’re at the ‘Republican Senator breaks the arm of a Marine IN FULL DRESS because that marine was protesting the Republicans starting a war of choice with Iran’ stage of things.
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IL is on the verge of electing a Senator far more aligned with Trump, MAGA power brokers & ICE infrastructure expansion than the values of a deep-blue state.
Here’s what Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes you don’t know about him & how we elect someone better.
Here’s what Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes you don’t know about him & how we elect someone better.
WARNING: Illinois Is About to Elect a MAGA-Aligned Senator
But it's not too late -- here's what we need to do to prevent a catastrophic failure and instead elect someone whose record aligns with our values
www.qasimrashid.com
February 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
IL is on the verge of electing a Senator far more aligned with Trump, MAGA power brokers & ICE infrastructure expansion than the values of a deep-blue state.
Here’s what Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes you don’t know about him & how we elect someone better.
Here’s what Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes you don’t know about him & how we elect someone better.
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ICE detentions are costing many more lives than are in the headlines.
A must read from three doctors who treat undocumented patients:
“At least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades. Another six people have died this year.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/o...
A must read from three doctors who treat undocumented patients:
“At least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades. Another six people have died this year.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/o...
Opinion | ‘Our Patients Are More Frightened and Sicker Than Ever’
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
ICE detentions are costing many more lives than are in the headlines.
A must read from three doctors who treat undocumented patients:
“At least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades. Another six people have died this year.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/o...
A must read from three doctors who treat undocumented patients:
“At least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades. Another six people have died this year.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/o...
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Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
Colbert Says CBS Pulled Guest Over FCC Scrutiny; Posts Interview to YouTube Instead
Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
dlvr.it
February 17, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Shot, and one-hell-of-a-chaser.
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Shot, and one-hell-of-a-chaser.
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It bears repeating that Tom Homan is a fucking psycho and Greg Bovino's exile means functionally nothing when it comes to what's happening on the ground in Minnesota.
In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump’s Border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to “end the resistance.”
“Uptick In Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
In one 30-minute stretch, three Minneapolis legal observers were arrested as ICE ramped up its targeting of community volunteers.
interc.pt
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
It bears repeating that Tom Homan is a fucking psycho and Greg Bovino's exile means functionally nothing when it comes to what's happening on the ground in Minnesota.
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Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
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An opinion I pretty firmly hold is that everyone should make a song, paint a painting, act in something, and write a book even if all of those things end up being objectively terrible
February 8, 2026 at 5:41 AM
An opinion I pretty firmly hold is that everyone should make a song, paint a painting, act in something, and write a book even if all of those things end up being objectively terrible
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A Kansas man wrote an op-ed criticizing local police for cooperating with ICE. Instead of respecting his First Amendment rights, the police used automatic license plate readers to track him in hopes of finding wrongdoing.
We must keep getting this easily-abused surveillance out of our communities.
We must keep getting this easily-abused surveillance out of our communities.
Kansas Town Uses License Plate Readers to Go After Man Who Wrote Op-Ed | ACLU
Targeting followed opinion piece critical of town’s police and anonymously posted anti-ICE fliers
www.aclu.org
February 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A Kansas man wrote an op-ed criticizing local police for cooperating with ICE. Instead of respecting his First Amendment rights, the police used automatic license plate readers to track him in hopes of finding wrongdoing.
We must keep getting this easily-abused surveillance out of our communities.
We must keep getting this easily-abused surveillance out of our communities.
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Veterans Affairs chaplains are being instructed not to mention slain VA nurse Alex Pretty. “It is inhuman, unconscionable, and unconstitutional. This is propelling the Constitution into a woodchipper.”
VA Chaplains in Massachusetts Told Not to Mention Slain Nurse Alex Pretti
Alex Pretti is being memorialized nationwide, but chaplains at Veterans Affairs facilities in Massachusetts have been barred from mentioning his name.
goodfaithmedia.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Veterans Affairs chaplains are being instructed not to mention slain VA nurse Alex Pretty. “It is inhuman, unconscionable, and unconstitutional. This is propelling the Constitution into a woodchipper.”
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Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March