periwinkle

periwinkle

@periwinklecrayon.bsky.social

Indoctrinator Emeritus at Educational Industrial Complex raised on promises thinks about the Roman Empire every day numbered posts are dreams

994 followers1.3K following3.5K posts

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It's ME(Jaime)
@exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social

This is like when he swore no one with autism could have a job, create music, write literature. The whole world is only the people he's met personally, and even those personal experiences are so colored by his biases that I'm not sure he's ever known anybody.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

RFK: "There's five hundred million Arabs in the world. And yet they don't produce science. They don't win the Nobel Prize. They don't win the Fields Prize. They don't win the Wolf Prize. They don't produce literature."

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Dan Mauler 🎃
@meelar.bsky.social

I just think Matt's wrong about this. We're at a point in our technological development where a ton of problems spill over national borders--if Flavio Bolsonaro burns down the Amazon, that will flood houses in Miami.

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Francis Wilkinson
@franciswilkinson.bsky.social

Replying to @perrybaconjr.bsky.social

I’ve been feeling for a while that a Dem Party with precinct captains and ward heelers who tend to human needs might begin to get us out of this mess.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽
@lolgop.bsky.social

"The story behind this move will be the big story for the week, because it reveals a great deal about how the US government is operating, how amazingly easy it is for the US press to be manipulated, and finally, what Trump and his administration actually react to."

Phillips OBrien@phillipspobrien.bsky.social

Free weekend update is out. Its mostly a deep dive into the Starlink/Starshield move by Trump and Musk (yes both of them) which did real damage to Ukraine and proved a point. Trump reacts to pressure, not flattery. Standing up to him is the only way. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/weekend-up...

phillipspobrien.substack.comWeekend Update #208: Trump Reacts To Pressure Not FlatteryA Study Of The Last Two Weeks

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Sean Sublette
@subletteweather.com

Do not stop.

League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area@lwvwilliamsburg.org

The President has no right to block election results if the wrong candidate wins. The Justice Department has no blanket right to demand private voter data. ICE has no right to intimidate voters. The law is on our side. Exercise it. www.lwv.org/blog/midterm... @lwv.org @brennancenter.org @aclu.org

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ProPublica
@propublica.org

Here’s something you should know about minks: They have lungs and airways remarkably similar on a cellular level to those of people. They’ve spread flus and infected humans before with COVID-19. Right now, bird flu is spreading on a Utah farm filled with thousands of them… 🧵

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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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Quinta Jurecic
@qjurecic.bsky.social

we gotta figure out a better way to write headlines about this thing that cannot and will not happen

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

* TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUES TO BLOCK ALASKA SENATE RACE CERTIFICATION IF REPUBLICAN LOSES, CITING CANDIDATE NAME CONFUSION -- AP REPORTER ON X @reuters.com #AKsen

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Soraya Nadia McDonald
@soraya.press

Trump and his wretched circle of cynical little bigots are counting on you to hate Black women as much as they do. Esp Black women like Ilhan Omar, Louise Lucas, and Monica McIver. He's counting on you not to care about this blatant abuse committed in his name by a corrupt DOJ. Prove him wrong.

apnews.comVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas is charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ saysDemocratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, months after an FBI search of her district office and a neighboring cannabis shop.

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Paige Perriello
@paigeperriello.bsky.social

Voting is open everyday from TODAY to Halloween! Why not go today!!??!! Or make your voting plan for this week!!

Indivisible Charlottesville@indivisiblecville.bsky.social

#Charlottesville: vote tomorrow between NOON and 5 PM tomorrow at City Hall Annex, 120 7th St. NE (just past the east end of the Downtown Mall) #Albemarle: vote tomorrow between 11 AM and 4 PM at the 5th Street Albemarle County Office Bldng, 1600 5th St. Extended (NOT Ridge/McIntire at Preston).

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social

Ukraine was winning the war, so Trump kneecapped Ukraine to help Russia. I wish it weren’t that simple, but it is. Our president is in bed with our enemies.

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Livable Cville
@livablecville.bsky.social

UVA undergrad Aleena Patel created a very cool resource that helps voters in Charlottesville and Albemarle County both find where their polling place is and how to get there via various means of transportation, keeping in mind that not everyone drives. transittoturnout.org

transittoturnout.orgTransit to Turnout - Find Your Polling Place. Plan Your Route. Make Your Voice Heard.Type your home address to find your official voting precinct, the polling place assigned to it, and the bus lines and stops that get you there.

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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

😳 Trump loses it and SNAPS at a string of reporters, says Ilhan Omar might "go to jail," calls Somalia "a shit house," and boasts that thanks to a new program he announced today Americans "will make millions of dollars by turning others in" during absolutely deranged Oval Office event Supercut:

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Mark Histed
@markhisted.org

This week, NIH advisors rebuked RFK for harming #NIH and US science. Sheryl Gay Stolberg reported it. Then RFK posted calling her sources anonymous or corrupt. I'll say this hoping it does good: I'm an NIH scientist, I'm not anonymous, and RFK Jr is destroying NIH. More in attachment:

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Jay in Kyiv
@jayinkyiv.bsky.social

Trump's new strategy to hand a nation of 35,000,000 to Putin in exchange for Trump family enrichment - aiding the massacre of women and children in Ukraine. This the new America - a piece of shit and a complicit @gop congress.

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Micah
@rincewind.run

TIME UNIT UPDATE: ONE ZACHARIA IS 0.636 SCARAMUCCIS

Brian Stelter@brianstelter.bsky.social

Breaking: Trump says he has asked Katie Zacharia to reconsider her White House press secretary role. He said she'll stay in the administration "in some form" but "it may be a more pleasant form" www.cnn.com/2026/10/16/p...

cnn.comTrump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role | CNN PoliticsPresident Donald Trump has told press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider her role as his top spokesperson, he told reporters at the White House.

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UNITED24 Media
@united24media.com

⚡️ BREAKING: Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov confirmed that Russia has launched targeted, massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Recent Russian attacks have already caused energy disruptions in Rivne, Lutsk and Kyiv.

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Sanho Tree
@sanho.bsky.social

His comedic skills remain undiminished.

Rocket Fella🇳🇱@kooiker.bsky.social

🥰Zelensky responded with a smile when a Sky News journalist asked whether Trump was trying to make him a “scapegoat” for his own problems, including low ratings, high diesel prices and the course of the war in the Middle East.

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦
@maks23.bsky.social

🇵🇱🇺🇦🇺🇸 Sikorski: Since January of last year, the U.S. has not contributed a single cent to the defense of Ukraine. We are doing it, Europe.

periwinkle
@periwinklecrayon.bsky.social

I mean it's obscene the debt exists, but this is a start.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

THIS IS IT, FOLKS. @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social is finding solutions to real problems. As governor, Jerri wants to take this medical debt relief program statewide & keep more money in your pocket. Families over billionaires. wreg.com/news/million...

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Michele with one L
@livesantacruz.bsky.social

People see this as a giveaway savvy government sees this as an enrichment of communities. The forgiven money is spent locally.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

THIS IS IT, FOLKS. @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social is finding solutions to real problems. As governor, Jerri wants to take this medical debt relief program statewide & keep more money in your pocket. Families over billionaires. wreg.com/news/million...

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Gillian Brockell
@gillianbrockell.com

The first of these ICE removals has taken off, an Eastern Airlines 767, likely headed for a fuel/crew change stop in Senegal. This will be a thread for all three trips over the next few days.

Gillian Brockell@gillianbrockell.com

Three ICE charters are currently staging for Africa removals over the next 24 hours. A small jet at Mesa, AZ, a small jet at Harlingen, TX, and a large jet at Alexandria, LA. All could include third-country removals, particularly the last one. Gonna be a bad week.

periwinkle
@periwinklecrayon.bsky.social

Arrived home this evening from being away for a week, & the cats seem to have missed us. There was much yowling & clinging, followed by frantic running from room to room. It's nice to have a welcoming party.

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dr. rich traditions, JD
@helldude.bsky.social

how does ohio boy vance keep walking right into the buzzsaw of one of the midwest's most Ancient Tribal Hatreds. dog no one in michigan cares what your OSU ass has to say

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social

El-Sayed: JD Vance called me a little weasel today. No, what you’re talking about is a fucking wolverine.