Nordstahl @Nordstahl@qoto.org

Small scoop that I'm breaking here first. InfraGard, a program run by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to
build cyber and physical threat information sharing partnerships with the
private sector, this week saw its database of contact information on more than
80,000 members go up for sale on an English-language cybercrime forum.
Meanwhile, the hackers responsible are communicating directly with members
through the InfraGard portal online -- using a new account under the assumed
identity of a financial industry CEO that was vetted by the FBI itself.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/12/fbis-vetted-info-sharing-network-infragard-hacked/

Breakthroughs in nuclear fusion only happen if you have a government that promotes science—not talking snakes, miracles, and Ivermectin.

People on the other site keep telling me that Mastodon is just an echo chamber... which... is not at all how I'm experiencing it. Lots of people seem willing to disagree with me and make their disagreements clear.

They just don't suggest that I don't deserve to live when they do. And that seems healthier.

If it's true that the EU has forced Apple to open up ios devices to outside app stores, this is a huge and important change.

It should have been done long ago in the US, but our lawmakers love monopolies and cartels.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-13/will-apple-allow-users-to-install-third-party-app-stores-sideload-in-europe

Booing a billionaire in public is always ethically appropriate

Elon Musk continues to use his platform on Twitter to spread dangerous rightwing disinformation, most recently taking a swipe both at the trans community and Dr. Fauci.

In response, Dr. Fauci clapped back with a brutally accurate description of Musk's Twitter.

Definitely worth a watch.

https://www.comicsands.com/fauci-response-musk-twitter-description-2658958592.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=toot&utm_campaign=sand

Corporate profits are at a 70-year high.

Corporate consolidation has given companies unprecedented power.

It wasn’t always like this.

Here’s how the corporate takeover of American politics began.

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5021233 and KB5021237 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, version 21H2, version 21H1, and 1809 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve twenty bugs and performance issues.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5021233-and-kb5021237-updates-released/

The U.S. Department of Justice subpoenas election officials in three more states — Georgia, Nevada and New Mexico — in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-subpoenas-election-officials-in-three-more-states/

Anyone… and I mean ANYONE want to hire my #Canadian wife in the United States? We’ll go anywhere.

I need to get back home, and as quickly as possible.

A green card application for us could take 12-20 months. A work visa would be ideal. She is Master’s level educated, works in #Banking w/ #Tech and #ProjectManagement experience.

I am chronically ill and need help asap.

Boosts appreciated.

#jobs #hiring #immigration #UnitedStates

The more I engage with #evangelicalchristians online the more #atheist I become. Well more #antitheist. If we want to advance as a civilization we need to abandon religion before it destroys the planet.

In her latest podcast, Rachel Maddow tells the fascinating tale of how members of Congress colluded with Nazis before WWII and uncovers the rhymes of history. It's brilliantly done and a helluva story. I explain in my "Our Land" newsletter.

Please read and share: https://link.motherjones.com/public/29961348

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"Ignoring the ways in which anti-democratic policies influenced the midterm outcomes leaves us with an inaccurately rosy view of our democracy and prevents us from recognizing the urgency of reform."
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/democracy-is-still-under-threat-after-the-midterms/

Brett Favre took 5 million dollars
Colin Kaepernick took a knee
See the difference..

It was never about disrespecting the American flag,guys..

#thinkingcap

Women are too emotional because of their cycles" --testosterone Men

Also Men

Someone asked me if it was worth losing a quarter million followers on Twitter by no longer posting original content.

Yes.

Besides the fact that I will never jeopardize my mental health for a social media account, it's a safety issue.

Two years ago, the FBI made an arrest after a serious threat was made against my family on Twitter. I no longer believe Twitter would assist an investigation if that occurred again.

I'm not feeding into that platform because of the hate it is fostering.

Also,

So,a fascist fuck that has stolen and "sold" top secret documents, gave the rich a tax break that the rest of us will now have to pay for..and is under criminal and civil investigations..
can just announce his candidacy for President of United States all willy nilly?
We are lost as a nation.

#thinkingcap

This bottle cap really understands me

Posted a good bye and signed off of Twitter.

For me, it came down to the ethics of who we surround ourselves as we interact. I benefit from these conversations and I believe my community does too. Individuals should not have to suffer to take part in them. We need inclusive & safe spaces to discuss science, free from hate. On the bird site, hate mongering is coming from the top. That's it - nope out.

Honestly, I appreciate the opportunity to reset and rethink of what we want this to be. And I'm excited to build up an inclusive community here with all of you!