Sean

Sean

@darkmane.bsky.social

Born in Texas, Moved to Seattle. Lover of art, technology and imagination. BLM he/his

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derek guy
@dieworkwear.bsky.social

When I say I love Cheesecake Factory, I mean this cat who was found malnourished and wandering through a Bay Area mall parking lot. Cheesecake Factory has since been rescued and nursed back to health. He's now healthy, vaxxed, & sweet, but still needs a loving home www.petfinder.com/cat/cheeseca...

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Jan Rosenow
@janrosenow.bsky.social

NEW BRIGHT SPOTS: Even on 100% gas power, heat pumps cut emissions by ~48% and EVs by about half. The authors of an “electrification doesn’t cut emissions” paper made a series of compounding mistakes and used misleading assumptions. Here's why. janrosenow.substack.com/p/heat-pumps...

janrosenow.substack.comHeat pumps and EVs cut emissions, even on a gas-only gridA widely reported paper claimed heat pumps and EVs deliver no carbon savings until the grid is clean. Here's why it's wrong.
Sean
@darkmane.bsky.social

I think we're going to start an online petition to change hysterical to testicular. One men seem to be more irrational and two it has that cancer connotation

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flyingrodent
@flyingrodent.bsky.social

Again, it’s important to understand that the transgender terror did not arise organically from the public. It was imposed from above, by the world’s most hateful and poisonous media class.

Leicester Gazette@leicestergazette.leicester.news

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

leicester.newsBBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move* * * This story was published by **The Leicester Gazette** : a local, independent newspaper about Leicestershire. 1,000 people have already joined our community. Just use those buttons below to download our app and **sign up for free**. * * * Astrophysics student Samuel Carlier and History student Emmeline Hague-Wright were shocked to find that their LGBTQ+ pride pins had been edited out of their University Challenge appearance earlier this year. The episode, initially scheduled for BBC Two on 24 August, was delayed twice before airing on 7 September 2026. The pins showed the progressive LGBTQ+ pride flag, the bisexual pride flag and a rainbow feather. Speaking to the Leicester Gazette, Sam said: “Living in a liberal democracy and having the state broadcaster tell you ‘we’re editing how you look’, seems very Orwellian.” Sam described the choice to remove the pins before broadcast as “weird” and “absurd”. He said: “[Censoring] that seemed weird. If I had worn a rainbow shirt, would they have censored that? If the idea is to keep things impartial, where is that line in the sand?” A side by-side image of Sam wearing the pin and with it having been digitally removed. Photograph: supplied Sam contacted the BBC to try to understand why his pins had been edited out. He told the Gazette: “The BBC people said they’d ring me, and I chased them, they just said go to the complaints website and file a complaint there, that’s what I did.” Since then, Sam hasn’t had a response from the BBC as to why his pins were removed. After the episode had aired, Sam noted that his shirt ‘melted’ into itself occasionally, as a result of the editing. Photograph: supplied ## Students believe the decision was made following online transphobia Emmeline was also shocked when she found out that the feather pin she wore was due to be removed from the episode she was in. It was understood by Emmeline that there was online transphobia in response to previous episode of University Challenge, and she had been contacted by the BBC, anticipating support from the broadcaster. When the BBC contacted her, instead of an offer of support, she was told her pin was going to be removed. “At first it was mostly confusion,” she said. “I heard that they had received a lot of nastiness online from people and I thought they were going to call me to say ‘we have support services if needed,’ and that wasn't what I got at all.” Instead, Emmeline was notified that the episodes were going to be delayed. “It was out of left field, I was confused for a while,” she said. “This entire delay has been because of a feather and two badges on a teammate that were basically impossible [for viewers] to see.” Emmeline had expressed her frustrations with the repeated delays from the BBC, spanning from mid-July to early-September. She said: “We were announced on the website and then delayed again, and then announced on the website a second time, and delayed even further. Speaking about the removal, she said: “It takes a lot of time” she said. “Making it [the edit] look good would be even more expensive and time-consuming. It seems like drastically a lot of effort.” ## Join the conversation Our app is more than just a way to keep up – it's a gateway to award-winning journalism and the local community. __Want to support our work?__ Click here for membership__.__ ## Wider criticism on LGBTQ+ support The pins Sam wore during the episode. Photograph: supplied According to leading LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall UK, two in five LGBTQ+ students will hide their identities at university for fear of discrimination. Stonewall has reported that more than 36 per cent of trans students have received hostile conduct from university staff due to their gender identity. Reflecting on the digital removal of the pins, Sam spoke about how disheartening the choice was. He said: “There was maybe like a span of eight years where someone could be uncontroversially out in the open queer – now that’s gone again.” he said. The BBC has also been widely criticised for ‘an attack on the LGBTQ+ community’ by pulling its involvement with the popular show, RuPaul's Drag Race. The broadcaster pulled its involvement in September following “significant financial pressures” as the reason for axing their involvement. The criticism follows another recent controversial edit by the BBC. On its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, a decision was made to edit out ‘Protect the Dolls’ from contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt. It’s a slogan which has become widely used to support the rights of trans women. The BBC defended their decision, saying the changes were made to meet editorial guidelines. It comes as the LGBTQ+ community has faced challenges amid an increasingly less tolerant political climate. ## What the BBC had to say When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.” The BBC said the delays to the episode were unrelated to the decision to edit out the pins. A spokesperson for ITV Studios said: “University Challenge is an entertainment quiz show and is made in accordance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines requirements for impartiality.” The University of Leicester refused to comment on the matter. * * * **Before you go…** We’ve recently surpassed 1,000 subscribers, which is amazing considering we’re a small team on a shoestring budget. Now, we’re ready for the next stage of the Leicester Gazette. **Download our new app and get all of our journalism anytime, anywhere.** The app connects with **Bluesky** , **Mastodon** and **Threads** , giving you access to a network of around 60 million people. It’s a safer, more meaningful alternative to mainstream social media – owned by the community. * * *

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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈
@ssteingraber1.bsky.social

In the 1960s public schools had special classrooms for the “educable mentally handicapped.” Most of those kids had lead poisoning. Lead paint was banned in U.S. in 1978. Leaded gasoline was banned in 1996. Kids’ blood levels dropped by 95%. Bans work. We should ban shit again.

Michael Druker 🇨🇦@mdruker.app

Social media loves talking about how everything is getting worse. But what’s something that you’ve seen get _better_ in your lifetime?

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AltWatcher
@altwatcher.bsky.social

As we approach the midterms, remember that the Alt National Park Service is a merch sales operation claiming without evidence to be a group of federal employees, and is not a genuine source of news about elections of any kind. Please get your election info from a local, reputable source.

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WOLFSKULLJACK
@wolfskulljack.bsky.social

Joe is our DM for D&D and a very good friend of mine! If you’re at MCM I wish you a great time and all artists a very merry money

JD Kelly@jdkellyva.bsky.social

MCM Comic Con schedule! Friday: JD Career Clinic 121’s (3-4pm) #VoiceActor Creator Stage Panel (5pm) Saturday: JD Career Clinic 121’s 10-11am #VoiceOver Career Stage Panel (12midday) JD Career Clinic 3-4pm JD #VoiceActing Workshop (5:25pm)

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John Wiswell
@wiswell.bsky.social

Replying to @wiswell.bsky.social

This is what they've done.

The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com

⚡US delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky says.

kyivindependent.comUS delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky saysZelensky has appealed to Washington repeatedly, making the case for additional Patriot missiles as Russia intensifies strikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

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Ezra Levin ❌👑
@ezralevin.bsky.social

Full update from our team. We STILL do not have admin access to the account.

Ezra Levin ❌👑@ezralevin.bsky.social

Update: without explanation, and after being suspended for more than an hour during peak mobilization time, Zuckerberg's Instagram restored the No Kings account but we still lack admin access. More to come. Rest assured we will not stop organizing against this regime and its collaborators.

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John Wiswell
@wiswell.bsky.social

Replying to @wiswell.bsky.social

This is what they've done.

The A.V. Club@avclub.com

Bleecker Street, the film distributor overseeing the theatrical release of Alex Gibney's documentary Musk, was informed on Friday that the film's TikTok account was subject to "permanent suspension." tinyurl.com/4yd9997x

Sean
@darkmane.bsky.social

I love the idea of a star port in geosynchronous orbit doing singularity experiments and causing the atmosphere to distort

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Violet Blue®
@violetblue.bsky.social

Trusted contact, please share ⬇️

Nicholas Slayton@nslayton.bsky.social

Looking to talk to members of Autistici/Inventati and/or their lawyers about their shut down and the seizure of their server in the Netherlands. For obvious reasons having some trouble finding working contact info.

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Michael Warburton
@michaelwarburton.bsky.social

Kubrick's ‘The Shining’ and ‘The Muppet Show’ were filming next door to each other at Elstree Studios, and that’s how Danny Lloyd got to visit and hang with Kermit in 1979.

Sean
@darkmane.bsky.social

Yeah, no. It's obvious they don't want queer folks, just queer folx money...

Caroleeena@caroleeena.bsky.social

You couldn't pay me to eat Chik-Fil-A's hate chicken. This is not an apology and they're making it clear they wouldn't do anything different. They just want gay people and people who love them to come back and give them money. Hard pass! www.joemygod.com/2026/10/chic...

joemygod.comChick-Fil-A Invites LGBTQ Customers To Come Back - Joe.My.God.NBC News reports: Seven years after Chick-fil-A changed its charitable giving strategy following criticism over donations to conservative Christian groups seen as anti-LGBTQ+, CEO Andrew Cathy was ask...

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United Wizards of the Coast - CWA
@uwotc-official.bsky.social

Yesterday, Wizards informed us that it doesn’t intend to voluntarily recognize the D&D or Studio X units of our union ahead of a vote. We remain committed to creating a workplace focused on wellness, transparency, and collaboration by winning our coming election.

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waterskibird
@waterskibird.bsky.social

"...Judge Reyes demanded to know who had directed lower-level officials in the National Park Service to begin cutting, & why the Justice Department...only disclosed the plan hours before cutting was scheduled to begin, late on the Friday of a holiday weekend." #Trees www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/u...

nytimes.comJudge Prohibits Further Tree Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course for Two Weeks (Gift Article)The ruling barred major modifications at the D.C. course while a federal judge seeks testimony from Interior Department officials about whether they ignored a court order.
Sean
@darkmane.bsky.social

There's a recent case saying SEC or FTC administrative judges are unconstitutional, so start there, flood the judiciary with judges to take those cases, then appeals and Supreme

Flamingogrrl@flamingogrrl.bsky.social

This is a worthy read with well thought through options for reforming the Supreme Court A Four-Step Plan to Rein In the Supreme Court www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/o...

nytimes.comOpinion | Democrats Need a Plan for Supreme Court Reform. Here’s a Start. (Gift Article)Why Democrats must prioritize court reform.

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Team Talarico
@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

UNEARTHED: Ken Paxton caught on video partying with fugitives in Dubai. The fugitives were charged with healthcare fraud and helped bankroll Paxton’s campaign.

Sean
@darkmane.bsky.social

I'm sure we're going to find out, but I want to know which judge signed that warrant. At best, the DoJ overly broadly interpreted a previous warrant. Any judge who knew they were searching a sitting congresspersons house less 30 days before an election should be impeached

npr.orgFederal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrantThe Justice Department says the search is part of an "ongoing federal investigation", while Omar calls it "an attempt to target political enemies"

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John Moe
@johnmoe.bsky.social

I can't put it better or more succinctly than Dan Levy puts it here. There's an idea among misogynists like Shane Gillis that the only context for a woman's existence is her sexuality in relation to him. It's an attitude, promoted and amplified by SNL, that perpetuates violence against women.

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Ilhan Omar
@ilhanmn.bsky.social

I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.

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Rachel Maddow
@maddow.bsky.social

Harris County TX. He's hospitalized: "ICE claimed the man ran in front of the agents' vehicle and was struck. However, the surveillance video appears to show the SUV veering left through empty parking spaces before running the man over..." abc7.com/story/ice-ru...

abc7.comICE agent strikes man with car during pursuit in Texas, authorities say: VIDEOSurveillance video shows the moment an unmarked SUV carrying ICE agents ran over a man during a pursuit at a shopping center in Texas.

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ProPublica
@propublica.org

Ken Paxton’s records do not show a business purpose for travel to Albania, Aruba, Australia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Poland, South Africa or Taiwan. with @texastribune.org

propublica.orgKen Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose.Records show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million in security. We could only connect 138 of those trips and $553,000 in security costs to sta...