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twistedphilosopher.bsky.social
Philosopher, recovering political junkie, proud San Franciscan and American.
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The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.

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Solidarity is more important than ever. That's why I invited my opponents to cohost this Pride event with me and I hope they take me up on it. Democrats need to stand for something and when it comes to common ground and basic values, we need to stand together.

submitted 1 day ago • 26 comments

I would love nothing more than for this to be the situation that makes Gavin Newsom wake up and realize there's no point in trying to ingratiate yourself with professional Trumpland.

submitted 1 day ago • 83 comments

Whats happened in LA over the weekend is pathetic. Once again we see the commander in chief agitating and escalating shit. On another note, it doesn't seem like dems were "overreacting" when we said the fate of democracy depends on this election.

submitted 1 day ago • 275 comments

Cheaper than eggs!

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Due process on pause? “ICE” is detaining people without charges and blocking attorney access. I hope L.A. and California are transparent about the data, because I bet most of these folks have no criminal record—just moms, dads and young people doing the work that most Americans won’t touch.

submitted 1 day ago • 99 comments

I ran an experiment, simultaneously posting articles on Bluesky and X, and then testing to see how many people actually clicked and read them. The numbers on Bluesky are higher, both because the X algorithm downranks journalism, and because Bluesky attracts readers, not just shitposters.

submitted 1 day ago • 918 comments

Hegseth wants to rename the USNS Harvey Milk because it doesn’t fit the “warrior ethos” he’s pushing. He served, was forced out for being gay, and still came back to fight for the country that tried to erase him. THAT is a warrior.

submitted 3 days ago • 122 comments

A group in San Diego is patrolling neighborhoods to identify potential ICE presence. They keep watch for vehicles that may belong to federal agencies, and use livestreams, radios, and social media to keep communities informed. boltsmag.org/how-vol...

submitted 3 days ago • 7 comments

The Financial Times editorial board calls on all members of the European Union to -Ban trade with Israeli settlements -Sanction settlers and settler organizations -Suspend offensive weapon exports to Israel -Sanction Smotrich and Ben-Gvir -Recognize the State of Palestine

submitted 3 days ago • 36 comments

Goddamn I wish I was in LA right now.

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“An important part of that elevation is protection rights—human rights and civil rights.” Wesley Morris makes clear that elevating the Trans issue, wasn’t just a political move, it was one to protect all Americans and their rights.

submitted 4 days ago • 9 comments

Time for California to withhold federal taxes. Good luck with funding your billionaire giveaway without tax funds from the 4th largest economy on the planet. Take that money, provide all the services statewide that the federal government refuses to provide now.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

@jaketapper.bsky.social how are the book sales going bud

submitted 5 days ago • 43 comments

We need a dedicated and organized group finding out when and where these raids are going to be, and the People need to get out in the streets and show these fascist thugs they are outnumbered and only safe because we choose not to be violent.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

PLEASE REPOST THIS CALL TO MARCH. What’s up with blueskys algorithm when I can’t break 300 reposts or likes?

submitted 9 days ago • 26 comments

David Jolly, the former Republican congressman from Florida, just announced that he's running for governor of the state as a Democrat.

submitted 5 days ago • 109 comments

Fuck Trump, fuck MAGA , fuck anyone that supports this nazi shit. There is a reckoning coming for these clowns.

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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Ardem Patapoutian, an immigrant & 2021 Nobel prize awardee, posted in Feb here that cuts to funding would damage medical research & cause an exodus of talent. Within hrs, China reached out, offering to move to any city/university w/ guaranteed funding for 20 yrs. 🧪🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/u...

submitted 6 days ago • 3 comments