Dave's linkblog for 11/15/2024

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Dave's linkblog for 11/15/2024

I got lots of new followers on Bluesky too, did you all wonder how and why it happened? Also have any journos looked into who owns it, and who just made a big investment? Do some digging before you fall in love. 404media.co

The Deep Roots of Deportation. texasobserver.org

If you're looking for a feel-good sports documentary, I recommend The Comeback on Netflix, wherein the Boston Red Sox finally win the World Series in 2004. Because the Yankees are evil. cinemablend.com

It’s Time for Outgoing Democrats to Play Hardball. #amen thebulwark.com

Ten Tips for Reporting in an Autocracy. cjr.org

Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts. (“No intention” isn’t very binding fwiw.) theverge.com

No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people. wiktionary.org

Reports from 2008 indicated that Obama ultimately believed [RFK Jr's] controversial statements and a past arrest for heroin possession in the 1980s made Senate confirmation highly improbable. newsweek.com

China's tight security, metal detectors at Tiananmen Square reveal changed nation. npr.org

One of the nicest features of Bluesky is that every user has an RSS feed, so you can follow people from Bluesky in any RSS-compatible feed reader. bsky.app

Imagine that you are a foreign leader who wishes to destroy the United States. How could you do so? The easiest way would be to get Americans to do the work themselves. substack.com

Whatever RFK Jr. Does, Darwinism Will Undo. medium.com

Trump Threatens New York Times, Penguin Random House over Critical Coverage. cjr.org

Today's snarky slogan: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.