@theoutergates.bsky.social
Community organizer, educator, Appalachian.
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🚨 BEWARE of VoteSafe.org 🚨
While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
September 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🚨 BEWARE of VoteSafe.org 🚨
While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
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The open secret to pedagogy research is that small class sizes/maximizing educator attention per pupil is the simplest, most effective, and unfortunately the least attractive to administration thing you can do to improve learning outcomes.
We know how to teach books in the age of AI: small classes, close reading, research-engaged learning (which is how you ’let students see you struggle’). The issue is nobody will hire and pay the requisite # of faculty to offer this.
September 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The open secret to pedagogy research is that small class sizes/maximizing educator attention per pupil is the simplest, most effective, and unfortunately the least attractive to administration thing you can do to improve learning outcomes.
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Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Vast and Trunkless Leg of Stone, Standing in the Desert from classic poem Ozymandias.
August 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Vast and Trunkless Leg of Stone, Standing in the Desert from classic poem Ozymandias.
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STRIKE ALERT: Prisoners across the U.S. will stage a National Prisoners' Human Rights Strike from May Day through June 19 (Juneteenth), 2027, uniting the fight to end legalized slavery with the struggle to restore voting rights to the prison class Jailhouselawyersspeak.com @jaillawspeak.bsky.social
August 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
STRIKE ALERT: Prisoners across the U.S. will stage a National Prisoners' Human Rights Strike from May Day through June 19 (Juneteenth), 2027, uniting the fight to end legalized slavery with the struggle to restore voting rights to the prison class Jailhouselawyersspeak.com @jaillawspeak.bsky.social
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< dozens of people tell me "you can just tell it to turn that behavior off!" >
Yeah that's really not the point of my complaint. I'm not asking for suggestions on how to make the system more pleasant for me to use; I'm pointing out that it has dark patterns built in that make it harmful by default.
Yeah that's really not the point of my complaint. I'm not asking for suggestions on how to make the system more pleasant for me to use; I'm pointing out that it has dark patterns built in that make it harmful by default.
August 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
< dozens of people tell me "you can just tell it to turn that behavior off!" >
Yeah that's really not the point of my complaint. I'm not asking for suggestions on how to make the system more pleasant for me to use; I'm pointing out that it has dark patterns built in that make it harmful by default.
Yeah that's really not the point of my complaint. I'm not asking for suggestions on how to make the system more pleasant for me to use; I'm pointing out that it has dark patterns built in that make it harmful by default.
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Here's the actual 'social contagion'
People are more likely to support authoritarian leaders if people around them do.
www.psypost.org/anti-democra...
www.psypost.org/anti-democra...
Anti-democratic attitudes are highly contagious, new psychology study finds
The rise of anti-democratic sentiments might be driven by social contagion. Researchers have discovered that citizens often adapt their personal support for authoritarian rule to align with the politi...
www.psypost.org
July 27, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Here's the actual 'social contagion'
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Ohioans are tough. Especially us Trans Buckeyes. Speaking of... I'm one of them. One of the ones that was going to be at a meeting with you on the 28th. That meeting, that you aparently wont be at. Who will be? Your Political Director. Curious... why is that Amy? Oh, excuse me, Dr Acton.
Ohioans are tough. But when working hard isn’t enough to make ends meet, something has to change.
As governor, I plan to bring that change by cutting your taxes, putting money back into your pockets, and fighting for working families.
As governor, I plan to bring that change by cutting your taxes, putting money back into your pockets, and fighting for working families.
July 20, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Ohioans are tough. Especially us Trans Buckeyes. Speaking of... I'm one of them. One of the ones that was going to be at a meeting with you on the 28th. That meeting, that you aparently wont be at. Who will be? Your Political Director. Curious... why is that Amy? Oh, excuse me, Dr Acton.
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Most of the record $37 million spent in the GOP primary between Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein was from PACs funded by pro-Trump billionaires, pro-Israel groups and dark money. Here’s a breakdown of who sought to fluency the race.
A record-shattering $37M was spent on Kentucky’s Massie-Gallrein race. Here’s who funded it
Most of the $37 million spent in the contentious GOP primary between Congressman Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein was by PACs funded by pro-Trump billionaires, pro-Israel groups and dark money.
www.lpm.org
July 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Most of the record $37 million spent in the GOP primary between Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein was from PACs funded by pro-Trump billionaires, pro-Israel groups and dark money. Here’s a breakdown of who sought to fluency the race.
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There are arguments that the kind of resistance that defeated glassholes is no longer possible, or that “normal” looking glasses change the equation, but branding surveillance glasses as the domain of losers, weirdos, and perverts can still be effective.
Smart Glasses Backlash Is Reaching New Celebrity Heights
Where do you sit on the Kylie Jenner/Lorde spectrum?
gizmodo.com
July 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
There are arguments that the kind of resistance that defeated glassholes is no longer possible, or that “normal” looking glasses change the equation, but branding surveillance glasses as the domain of losers, weirdos, and perverts can still be effective.
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When a politician dies we see a lot of hagiographies about them. If you mention they were a terrible person IRL, you get chastised.
My feeling? If you don't want people to talk shit about you after you die, don't be shitty when you're alive.
My feeling? If you don't want people to talk shit about you after you die, don't be shitty when you're alive.
July 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
When a politician dies we see a lot of hagiographies about them. If you mention they were a terrible person IRL, you get chastised.
My feeling? If you don't want people to talk shit about you after you die, don't be shitty when you're alive.
My feeling? If you don't want people to talk shit about you after you die, don't be shitty when you're alive.
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just found out that a certain “labor reporter” with a decades-long history of violently harassing women and queer people in the labor movement (myself included) is lurking around on here. If you care about workers and Mike Elk follows you, do us all a favor and block him.
February 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
just found out that a certain “labor reporter” with a decades-long history of violently harassing women and queer people in the labor movement (myself included) is lurking around on here. If you care about workers and Mike Elk follows you, do us all a favor and block him.
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there is a cohort of men who resent the responsibilities and obligations of adulthood — of the fact that you owe things to other people. it is a fundamentally childish impulse that they have reconfigured as the height of masculinity, and i think it informs the parasocial attraction to platner.
July 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
there is a cohort of men who resent the responsibilities and obligations of adulthood — of the fact that you owe things to other people. it is a fundamentally childish impulse that they have reconfigured as the height of masculinity, and i think it informs the parasocial attraction to platner.
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emmanuel is so ruthlessly cynical that this is basically telling you where the typical democratic voter is on american aid to israel
July 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
emmanuel is so ruthlessly cynical that this is basically telling you where the typical democratic voter is on american aid to israel
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It’s a beautiful evening, the National Mall is open and people are having a wonderful time.
July 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
It’s a beautiful evening, the National Mall is open and people are having a wonderful time.
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So far I've only seen Rashida Tlaib take a stand. Andy Ngo gave a snarky reply and his minions are following it up w a ratio. FOX News reported her statement in shocked tones.
June 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
So far I've only seen Rashida Tlaib take a stand. Andy Ngo gave a snarky reply and his minions are following it up w a ratio. FOX News reported her statement in shocked tones.
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The KY Dept of Corrections was not a fan of this woman's piece.
On June 13, four days after her story published, a correctional officer woke Taira Beller around midnight to hand her a disciplinary report.
A DOC spokesperson did not respond to the H-L when asked specifically what Beller did wrong.
On June 13, four days after her story published, a correctional officer woke Taira Beller around midnight to hand her a disciplinary report.
A DOC spokesperson did not respond to the H-L when asked specifically what Beller did wrong.
June 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The KY Dept of Corrections was not a fan of this woman's piece.
On June 13, four days after her story published, a correctional officer woke Taira Beller around midnight to hand her a disciplinary report.
A DOC spokesperson did not respond to the H-L when asked specifically what Beller did wrong.
On June 13, four days after her story published, a correctional officer woke Taira Beller around midnight to hand her a disciplinary report.
A DOC spokesperson did not respond to the H-L when asked specifically what Beller did wrong.
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***Does not apply if you're trans and under the age of 19.
June 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
***Does not apply if you're trans and under the age of 19.
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My latest Kentucky Power customers have the states' highest residential power bills and rates keep going up
With a comprehensive management audit ordered, this coalition is pushing a resolution calling for full transparency and a rate pause until that audit is done
With a comprehensive management audit ordered, this coalition is pushing a resolution calling for full transparency and a rate pause until that audit is done
‘Sit in the dark or be hungry’ Kentucky Power customers struggle with electric bills
A coalition of Kentucky Power customers are calling for increased transparency and rate review ahead of a state audit of the far-eastern Kentucky utility company.
www.lpm.org
June 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
My latest Kentucky Power customers have the states' highest residential power bills and rates keep going up
With a comprehensive management audit ordered, this coalition is pushing a resolution calling for full transparency and a rate pause until that audit is done
With a comprehensive management audit ordered, this coalition is pushing a resolution calling for full transparency and a rate pause until that audit is done
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Nate Morris got his payout for dropping out of Kentucky's Senate race and endorsing Andy Barr.
June 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Nate Morris got his payout for dropping out of Kentucky's Senate race and endorsing Andy Barr.
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ICE locked up 9,335 people in Kentucky between Oct. 2022 and early March 2026 – more than 60% of them since President Donald Trump took office last year. Nearly half were shuttled there from other states.
From @morgreports.lpm.org & @justinhicks.lpm.org
From @morgreports.lpm.org & @justinhicks.lpm.org
Trump’s deportation machine sends thousands of immigrants to Kentucky jails
Kentucky jails play key role as Trump looks to deport millions.
www.lpm.org
May 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM
ICE locked up 9,335 people in Kentucky between Oct. 2022 and early March 2026 – more than 60% of them since President Donald Trump took office last year. Nearly half were shuttled there from other states.
From @morgreports.lpm.org & @justinhicks.lpm.org
From @morgreports.lpm.org & @justinhicks.lpm.org
Why win when you can follow the rules?
NEWS --> Top Virginia Dems have decided against exercising a procedural end-run around the State Supreme Court ruling that cost Dems four House seats, the Dem leader of the state senate tells me.
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won’t Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats
The state’s Democrats have decided against forcing resignations on the state Supreme Court to preserve their redistricting. Funny how Republicans always find a way, and Democrats don’t.
newrepublic.com
May 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Why win when you can follow the rules?
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NEWS --> Top Virginia Dems have decided against exercising a procedural end-run around the State Supreme Court ruling that cost Dems four House seats, the Dem leader of the state senate tells me.
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won’t Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats
The state’s Democrats have decided against forcing resignations on the state Supreme Court to preserve their redistricting. Funny how Republicans always find a way, and Democrats don’t.
newrepublic.com
May 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
NEWS --> Top Virginia Dems have decided against exercising a procedural end-run around the State Supreme Court ruling that cost Dems four House seats, the Dem leader of the state senate tells me.
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
This will anger Dems who wanted an aggressive response.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2102...
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The German public were broadly aware of the camps. There were massive protest movements against them. It failed because the entrenched liberal powers refused to play hardball in time to stop it. To pretend they didn't know is erasing history. People fought and died trying to stop it. Just like now.
May 10, 2026 at 7:18 AM
The German public were broadly aware of the camps. There were massive protest movements against them. It failed because the entrenched liberal powers refused to play hardball in time to stop it. To pretend they didn't know is erasing history. People fought and died trying to stop it. Just like now.