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@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-05-21 00:30:06

Urban Ridicules ❌
都市的愚弄 ❌
📷 Pentax 6x7
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7)
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) ##English Black and white photograph of a church facade. The building features a central tower with a cross at the top. A statue of a robed figure stands in a niche above the main entrance. Flanking the entrance are two statues on pedestals. Above the entrance, Chinese characters are visible. Two clocks are embedded in the facade on either side of the entrance. A Chinese flag flying on a flagpole to the front of the building. ##中文 黑白照片，展示一座教堂的正立面。建筑中央有一座塔楼，顶部立有十字架。主入口…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) ##English Black and white photograph of an urban scene. A tall, cylindrical smokestack rises above a cluster of low-rise buildings with bare trees in the foreground. Overhead, a network of power lines crisscrosses the sky. In the background, a tall modern skyscraper is partially visible through the haze. ##中文 黑白照片，展示城市景观。一根高大的圆柱形烟囱耸立在一群低层建筑之上，前景是光秃秃的树木。上方是交错的电线网络。背景中，一座高大的现代摩天大楼在雾霭中若隐若现。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) ##English Black and white photograph of an object viewed from below. The object has a textured surface and consists of multiple steps leading upwards. The steps are framed by a window on both sides. The perspective emphasizes the height and angle of the object. ##中文 黑白照片，从下方拍摄的物体。物体表面有纹理，由多个台阶向上延伸。物体透过窗框构图。透视角度强调了楼梯的高度和倾斜度。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) ##English Black and white photograph of a traditional Chinese tiled roof. The roof features intricate, layered tiles with small figurines lined up along the ridges. The angle of the shot captures the curve and detail of the roof's edge, with a portion of the sky visible in the background. ##中文 黑白照片，展示传统中式瓦顶。屋顶由层叠的瓦片构成，屋脊上排列着小型人形装饰。拍摄角度展现了屋顶边缘的曲线和细节，背景中可见部分天空。
@hex@kolektiva.social
2026-05-19 07:09:57

Logistics in the technical sense (part of supply chain management) is a subset of logistics in the vernacular sense ("the handling of the details of an operation"). You can explore this second and more general sense, and thereby build an understanding of the first and more technical sense, by iteratively asking the question, "how does one make that happen" and follow questions from there.
A big part of organizing is figuring out the (vernacular) logistics (and helping others figure it out). You want to organize a seed swap? Ok. How does one make that happen? Well, you need seeds, people, a place, and perhaps a time. How does one make that happen? You can forage seeds or you can buy seeds for a garden and swap extras. How do you get people to come? Well, figure out where you want people to come from and choose an accessible place. What's the easiest thing to do? Get people from your neighborhood. How does one make that happen? Well, maybe put up flyers. How does one make that happen? Well, print them on your printer if you have one, or at a library, then go post them up. Etc.
Keep asking questions until you either find a roadblock that you can't find a way around, or you find things you can do yourself (one of those things you can do yourself is asking friends to help).
If you practice the exercise of thinking about how things happen, you can start to find things that you can do yourself. You can start to understand what exists now, and you can imagine what's possible. By thinking about logistics, you can figure out how to replace things when they collapse or are dismantled. You can also identify things that can't easily be replaced, and try to figure out alternatives.
This practice is good for figuring out how to build, but it can also be a valuable practice for figuring out how to resist. Concentration camps and ethnic cleansing also require logistics. Mass displacement means moving people. How does one do that? People are generally going to be moved in planes or buses. How does one do that? Well, people get loaded on to planes or buses in specific places. Planes and buses need fuel. Planes are fueled at their airports, which may well be the same places where people are loaded on to them. There is a fuel depo and a fuel truck that makes flying people out of a specific place possible. How does the fuel get to that fuel depo? Well, that fuel is probably also delivered by truck. Someone drives those trucks. Someone fuels those planes. Someone clears the planes for takeoff. Someone fuels those busses. Someone drives those busses. And so on.
Logistics networks can be highly complex. The more complex the operation, the more possible points of failure and more possible points where pressure can be applied, where operations can be disrupted. Ethnic cleansing is a complicated operation. The logistics of disrupting complicated things tend to be much less complicated than the logistics of the complicated things themselves.
The Right has exploited this fact for a long time. Centralized social services are logistically complex. Public infrastructure is logistically complex. By destroying these things, they can loot public resources by privatizing the infrastructure and functionality.
But the things that support the Right are even more logistically complex. Oil, cars, AI data centers, internal paramilitary, these are extremely complicated and fragile. There are numerous pressure points, all of which can respond to numerous strategies.
If we want to win, we should reduce the influence of politics over the things we care about. We should focus on building distributed mutual aid networks that don't rely on state funding and aren't subject to the whims of politicians. This is also known as "dual power." That is, creating counter-institutions outside of the dominant political system. The Right already does this in the form of churches and corporations.
As we reduce our complexity, we can then press our complexity advantage against the things for which the Right *needs* the state: the apparatus of violence needed to maintain capital and enforce the dominant order.

@ruth_mottram@fediscience.org
2026-06-22 06:13:45

The US special envoy sent to negotiate with Greenland and Denmark, used the occasion of Greenland's National Day to suggest that already next year they will be the 51st state.
I cannot express my feelings about this without swearing very very loudly.
dr.dk/nyheder/politik/jeff-lan

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-05-20 16:31:27

In a significant victory for the party’s left wing, Chris Rabb took roughly 45% of the vote in Tuesday’s contest, comfortably ahead of early frontrunner state senator, Sharif Street, who fell to under 30%, and surgeon Ala Stanford.
Rabb addressed supporters, in an emotional victory speech, who had powered a grassroots campaign backed by the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families party.
“I have been critiqued along this campaign for being too radica…

Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’
Tight primary in Philadelphia district, seen as key test of ‘Mamdani moment’ across US, bolsters Democrats’ left flank

@davidaugust@mastodon.online
2026-07-21 01:32:54

So disappointing. I admired what this director has done previously, and this 40 second “trailer” is almost unwatchable. Not a single character is there; there is no there there.
xcancel.com/NeillBlomkamp/stat

Neill Blomkamp (@NeillBlomkamp)
NIGHTBORNE is the first full test AI film I have made. It was made using Seedance 2.0. I've been experimenting with AI for a couple of years, and it's now at the point where I want to tackle a full feature in this format. This is a 13-minute test start. It was made with real concept artists, and features the faces and voices of 32 real people. Barley Studios will be my new AI studio for creating my own films, the way Oats Studios was for traditional film and VFX. @Barleystudiosai Full film…

@edintone@mastodon.green
2026-06-20 06:56:06

France Salutes America, Flying Over Statue of Liberty–Launching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship goodnewsnetwork.org/france-sal

France Salutes America Flying Over Statue of Liberty–Launching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship
Skies over NYC turn red, white, and blue with French flyover for #Liberté250 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-05-20 02:36:48

Urban Fallacies ❌
城市谬误 ❌
📷 Pentax 6x7
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7)
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) English A black-and-white photograph of a church facade with classical architecture. The building features a central entrance with a triangular pediment, columns, and statues of religious figures. Above the entrance, there is a cross at the top. The church is flanked by tall, modern high-rise buildings. A flagpole with a flag is visible on the right side. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一座具有古典建筑风格的教堂正面。建筑物中间有一个三角形山墙的入口，两侧有柱子和宗教人物的雕像。入口上方顶部有一个十字架。教堂两侧是高大的现代高层建筑。右侧可以看到一根旗杆和一面旗帜。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) English A black-and-white photograph of a cylindrical building with a domed roof. The structure features classical architectural elements, including columns and statues of angels. The building is partially obscured by bare tree branches in the foreground. The sky is clear, and the image captures the contrast between the classical and modern elements in the background. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一座带有圆顶屋顶的圆柱形建筑。建筑物具有古典建筑元素，包括柱子和天使雕像。建筑物部分被前景中光秃秃的树枝遮挡。天空晴朗，图像捕捉了古典与现代元素之间的对比。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) English A black-and-white photograph of a bustling street. The scene includes several food stalls with tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A man is seated at a table on the right, while other people are walking or standing in the background. Bare trees line the street, and buildings with balconies and signs in Chinese characters are visible. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一个热闹的街头。场景中有几个食品摊位，摆放着桌子、椅子和烹饪设备。右侧有一名男子坐在桌子旁，其他人在背景中行走或站立。光秃秃的树木排列在街道两侧，可以看到带有阳台和中文字标志的建筑。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x7) English A black-and-white photograph showing a chef in a white hat and apron, visible through a rectangular window. The chef appears to be working in a kitchen. Above the window, a hanging light fixture with a cylindrical shade is mounted on the wall. The window reflects some indoor elements, including a sign with Chinese characters. 中文 一张黑白照片，通过一个矩形窗户可以看到一位戴白色厨师帽和围裙的厨师。厨师看起来正在厨房工作。窗户上方的墙上悬挂着一个带圆柱形灯罩的灯具。窗户反射出一些室内元素，包括一个写有中文字的标志。
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-06-18 19:59:23

The right wing think tank "Manhattan Institute", is in the midst of a yearlong campaign to pass state-level legislation
reclassifying minor crimes like vandalism, blocking a roadway, or trespassing during a protest as felonies that would carry 18-month prison sentences as punishment.
The push to criminalize forms of nonviolent disobedience as a form of terrorism comes amid a broader Trump administration effort to crack down on leftist organizations, causes, and social m…

The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests
The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-07-19 00:30:00

Civic Museums II 🏛️
民间博物馆 II 🏛️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ LUCKY SHD 400 (FF)
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Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph of a serene pond surrounded by dense foliage. Tree branches with sparse leaves extend over the water, creating a partially shaded surface. The water is calm, with scattered light reflections and floating debris, possibly leaves or petals. The background is filled with thick vegetation, giving a sense of a secluded, natural setting. 中文 一张黑白照片，展现了一个宁静的池塘，周围环绕着茂密的植被。树枝上稀疏的叶子延伸至水面上方，形成部分阴影。水面平静，散落着光线的倒影以及漂浮的碎片，可能是叶子或花瓣。背景充满浓密的植被，营造出一种隐世…
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph of a clothing store interior. The shop is filled with racks of traditional dresses and garments, displayed on mannequins and hangers. A person is seated on a chair in the background, partially obscured by the clothing. The foreground features tables with various items, possibly accessories or decorative objects. The store has a rustic, wooden structure, and hanging lights illuminate the space. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一家服装店的内部。店内摆满了传统连衣裙和服装，陈列在…
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) English A black-and-white close-up photograph of intricately carved wooden doors. The doors feature multiple panels with detailed relief carvings depicting scenes of people, animals, and nature, such as trees, flowers, and vases. The carvings are highly detailed, showcasing traditional craftsmanship. A lock is visible in the center of the doors. 中文 一张黑白特写照片，展示了精美雕刻的木门。门上有多个面板，上面的浮雕精细地描绘了人物、动物和自然场景，如树木、花朵和花瓶。雕刻非常细腻，展现了传统工艺。门的中央可见一把锁。
Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph of a narrow waterway, flanked by dense bamboo and other vegetation. The path appears to lead to an overbridge with a glass facade in the background, partially obscured by the foliage. The scene is dimly lit, with shadows cast by the surrounding plants, creating a mysterious and secluded atmosphere. 中文 一张黑白照片，展现了一条狭窄的水路，两侧是茂密的竹子和其他植被。小径似乎通向背景中一个玻璃外立面的横跨桥，部分被植被遮挡。场景光线昏暗，周围植物投下的阴影营造出一种神秘而隐世的氛围。
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-07-16 01:10:09

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal
The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media.
The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general,
the Writers Guild of America
and Paramount subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio.
A fourth lawsuit has been filed looking to block Paramount‘s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
-- this t…

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal
The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media. The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general, the Writers Guild of America and Paramount+ subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio.