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A triptych on Starhawk, who developed some of the most poignantly insightful ideas in structural theories of power, among the many philosophers, sociologists, and psychologists who wrote about theories of power in the 20th century
Note that the second and third image come from the *same book*, in the first and second chapters
I…did not expect woo poetry on magic and sexuality in a book that's highly cited by writers on theories of power

Is 42 the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything? Work on The vOICe sensory substitution device for the blind has been ongoing for 42 years now.
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Is 42 the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything? Work on The vOICe visual-to-auditory sensory substitution device for the blind has been ongoing for 42 years now, starting in 1983.
Yes, according to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 42 is indeed the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything—though the question itself remains a mystery, as the supercomputer Deep Thought spent 7.5 million years calculating it only to leave everyone hanging. As for The vOICe (which cleverly stands for

The Air Force will offer military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt,
the Trump supporter and Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol,
according to a statement from military officials issued Thursday.

The Air Force confirmed the decision, which it said came “after reviewing the circumstances of SrA Babbitt’s death,” in a statement to The Washington Post.

Air Force offers military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt
Babbitt, a 35-year-old California native, was the only Capitol rioter killed by police. She served on active duty as a security forces senior airman from 2004 to 2008, then served in both the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

Wanna Feel Old? The Vans #WarpedTour is 30...
What Other #PunkRock Tour Admits It's Age And Sets Up Its Own Museum?
Kevin Lyman's Tour That First Tried To Bring #Sublime To America Returns To The

"On July 9th, two days after the woman was flung from the ICE SUV, [SF Mayor Daniel] Lurie posted a video to Instagram promoting a new [Labubu] store in Union Square...The timing of the announcement was panned, with nearly every comment under the post questioning Lurie over the ICE raids." #sfPol

San Francisco Protestors Slam Mayor for Tepid Response to ICE Raids
Critics say the mayor and SFPD are policing protestors while protecting federal immigration agents in a city that celebrates its sanctuary status.

A look at some California tech regulation bills, including one banning AI use in firing or disciplining workers, that await Gov. Newsom's signature or his veto (Brian Merchant/Blood in the Machine)
https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/were-about-to-find-out-if-silico…

We're about to find out if Silicon Valley owns Gavin Newsom
A guide to the AI and tech bills that have passed the California legislature, and await the governor's signature — or veto.

California’s Governor should sign S.B. 7,
a common-sense bill to end some of the harshest consequences of automated abuseat work.
EFF is proud to join dozens of labor, digital rights, and other advocates in support of the
“No Robo Bosses Act.”
Algorithmic decision-making is a growing threat to workers.
Bosses are using AI to assess the body language and voice tone of job candidates.
They’re using algorithms to predict when employees are organizing a union o…

Yes to California’s “No Robo Bosses Act”
California’s Governor should sign S.B. 7, a common-sense bill to end some of the harshest consequences of automated abuse at work. EFF is proud to join dozens of labor, digital rights, and other advocates in support of the “No Robo Bosses Act.”Algorithmic decision-making is a growing threat to...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is doubling down on his threat to overhaul the state's independent redistricting process,
escalating a political standoff with Texas Republicans that's becoming a flashpoint in the fight for control of Congress.
This week, the Texas Legislature kicked off a special session where redistricting is on the table,
🆘as Republicans reevaluate their congressional maps to help the GOP retain its slim House majority after the 2026 midterms.
A…

Newsom calls GOP's push to redraw TX congressional maps an 'existential crisis to democracy'
Newsom told reporters the GOP's push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is a "five-alarm fire for democracy in the United States" and is doubling down on his threat to overhaul California's redistricting process.

A state law meant to tackle rampant gun violence in California has been reversed -- following a decision made by the Appeals Court yesterday -- which ruled the law a violation of the Second Amendment.
Governor Newsom issued a statement following the new ruling, saying:
“Strong gun laws save lives
— and [yesterday’s] decision is a slap in the face to the progress California has made in recent years to keep its communities safer from gun violence.
Californians voted t…

L.A. County leaders to weigh legal action following violent ICE arrests
Citing a recent arrest by immigration agents that bloodied a man in the unincorporated area of Valinda,
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis said she wants the county to explore a legal counterattack against what she described as the federal government’s “unconstitutional immigration enforcement practices.”
In a statement Saturday, Solis said that she plans to co-sponsor a motion at Tuesday’s Boar…

L.A. County leaders weigh legal action following violent ICE arrests
L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis said she intends to introduce a motion to explore the county's legal options 'against unconstitutional immigration enforcement actions.