As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library. #libraries

The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed and alcohol pooled on the floor. The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon.

NEW: a contractor is paying random people $300 to physically track immigrants for ICE. They're given addresses, vehicles, told to monitor the target. That information then goes back up to ICE. These are not licensed private investigators; members of the public www.404media.co/contractor-p...

CLOCKSS experts and Ukraine's Kharkiv State Library Director to discuss collaborative preservation of scholarship and the Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Project's efforts to safeguard knowledge during global crises. Free webinar Oct 30 at 10:00am EDT. stanford.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Enthusiastic description > How an Academic Archive Became a Tech Juggernaut Early donors built JSTOR into a giant with more than $160 million in net assets. Now comes the AI challenge. buff.ly/fjRADBF

Fox, in a statement, said “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.” Personally, I would like news organizations would compete on accurate reporting, not headlines. apnews.com/article/news...

Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker

Looks like this little guy is trying to cool off on the patio.

My Senator, Jon Husted, has co-sponsored S.334 (the "American Values Act"). I wrote him to express my disapproval.

It is mid-July, and this is wrong

Getting ready for the #NoKings protest tomorrow. Here is one of the signs I'll be using...I think it is my favorite. Information on printing your own on your home printer is here: dltj.org/article/tesl... (1/3)

Thursday Threads this week highlights #LawEnforcement expanding #surveillance use, sparking #privacy concerns. It covers phone tracking, data exposure lawsuits, and controversial contracts, emphasizing the urgent need for oversight and regulation. dltj.org/article/issu...

It just might rain on Trump's parade...Saturday at 6:30 pm. #NoKings

Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024

This is an early draft for my protest sign for #NoKings this coming Saturday. Thoughts or imitations welcome!

On Thursday Threads this week, US surveillance is surging: Trump unites agency data; DOGE centralizes federal databases; Ellison backs AI cameras and drones; Pentagon learns to track phones; data brokers sell personal records—raising urgent privacy and oversight concerns. dltj.org/article/issu...

“CBP believes it has the authority to search devices not just when the traveler is a suspect, but also to gather intelligence on someone else the traveler may be connected to… a form of dragnet intelligence gathering,” EFF’s Sophia Cope told @theguardian.com.

Cool! Another of my #TeslaTakedown signs in the wild this week! Download and print your own at home for next week here: dltj.org/article/tesl...

Got my #TeslaTakedown protest sign printed and ready to mount. Hope to see you tomorrow! I've added these to my protest sign page, where you can download and print your own 26"x16" version: dltj.org/article/tesl... (There is a more vulgar version of the second one, if it suits your mood.)

Got my #TeslaTakedown protest sign printed and ready to mount. Hope to see you tomorrow! I've added these to my protest sign page, where you can download and print your own 26"x16" version: dltj.org/article/tesl... (There is a more vulgar version of the second one, if it suits your mood.)

If past is prologue—the hurling of accusations when in reality is is the hurler doing the crimes—this means that ActBlue is acting with integrity and there are shenanigans going on at WinRed.

This Thursday Threads explores the growth of surveillance camera networks like license plate readers, highlighting privacy concerns despite law enforcement benefits. It discusses investigations, security flaws, private networks, AI integration, and an artistic controversy. dltj.org/article/issu...

That's a wrap for the #ColumbusOhio #TeslaTakedown protest. Probably between 500 and 600 people. The pictures were taken early in the protest, and after a while we had good coverage on all four corners.

Looking for a #TeslaTakedown protest sign? Download one of these four and print it on your home printer. Paste together the 6 tiles to make a 26-inch by 16-inch sign—the same size as a campaign yard sign (if you have one of those to recycle). dltj.org/article/tesl...

I have my sign set for tomorrow's #TeslaTakedown. If you want one of your own, find a 6-page PDF here: dltj.org/article/tesl... It prints out as six pages; tape 'em together to make a 26"x16" sign. (That size, by the way, is the same as campaign yard signs in case you have one of those to recycle.)

This week's Thursday Thread: Amazon's cloud mandate for Echo recordings sparks privacy worries. Workplace surveillance tech and the FTC’s findings on social media data collection highlight ongoing security challenges, alongside Fiverr's controversial data access listings. dltj.org/article/issu...

Designing a protest sign for #TeslaTakedown. There is something about Musk's smirk in the first picture that reminds me so much of Disaster Girl, but I can't quite put it together. If I try putting Musk's face on the girl, the image loses its meme impact. So I think I have to keep her in. Thoughts?

Today's #TeslaTakedown in a rainy and spirit-filled #ColumbusOhio!

Whoa! The Library of Congress is looking to experiment with using synthetic DNA for digital preservation: sam.gov/opp/adc4a2ac...

Workshopping a new #TeslaTakedown #protest sign idea. I asked my spouse about it. She said the sign wasn't true—she was very mad at the people who voted Trump into office. That's a point, but I still want MAGAs to understand that they are not voting in their best interest.

JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

I replied to this post ⬇️ because I ❤️ his protest sign and he replied with the link on how to print it out. Check out the comments in the original post. Like, share, and print. Thank you 💯 @dltj.org! 🫡

BIGGEST CROWD YET! At the #ColumbusOhio #TeslaTakedown, protesters covered all 4 corners for the 1st time. Pleasant weather, and I think that brought more families. High energy. My sign read, 'The SIGNAL is coming from INSIDE the house!' — available for download. More here: dltj.org/article/tesl...

This is what I decided to go with for tomorrow's #TeslaTakedown protest. The news of the week is probably only good for this week...let's hope some heads have rolled on this Signal group chat by this time next week. Want instructions on how to make this 26"x16" sign? See dltj.org/assets/attac...

Okay...still workshopping ideas for a new #TeslaTakedown protest sign. How is this?

In Thursday Threads this week: key legal cases and corporate actions on using copyrighted materials in AI training, emphasizing growing tensions between creators and tech companies as AI increasingly utilizes large licensed and some pirated datasets. dltj.org/article/issu...

I'm working on a new protest sign for the next #TeslaTakedown and thought I'd workshop it here. Standing up for the court system is important this week, I think. So far, I have this. Thoughts?

Every movement starts with people willing to stand up and say, “Enough.” To everyone taking part in the #TeslaTakedown — your courage and commitment are inspiring. Holding billionaires accountable isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. Keep pushing. Change is possible. #PowerToThePeople

At the #ColumbusOhio #TeslaTakedown, attendance rose to 450-500, featuring live music and supportive honks. My improved sign read, 'Our GOVERNMENT was fine. Now it is MUSKed UP! FIRE ELON! Read the post for instructions on how to print your own. Send pics if you use it! dltj.org/article/tesl...

The U.S. District Court in Ohio posted a ruling in the #OCLCvAnnasArchive case this morning. Quick summary: it sends a bunch of questions about Ohio law to the Ohio Supreme Court. More here: dltj.org/article/oclc...

This thread of articles reviews social media's role in spreading misinformation and impacting teen mental health, highlighting personal strategies for prevention and a review of how "Community Notes" do and don't help. dltj.org/article/issu...

We live in a world where this is funny. I don’t want to live in this world.

Hi, I'm the guy who used to oversee the federal government's agency IT telecommunications contracts. This is extremely bad. There is absolutely no need for this. Not only is it a huge security exposure, but the simplest explanation for this is that it is meant to be a security exposure.

Another Saturday, another #TeslaTakedown in #ColumbusOhio. dltj.org/article/tesl...

This week's Thursday Threads explores global security issues, encryption reforms, and tech giants’ countermeasures against quantum threats and AI, reinforcing the crucial role of end-to-end encryption in safeguarding privacy and communication. dltj.org/article/issu...

New idea for a #TeslaTakedown poster for next Saturday…

Another #TeslaTakedown Story! (leave yours at www.teslatakedown.com/story)

For #TeslaTakedown, I crafted a sign on economic disparity. Using a "cosmic distance ladder", I aimed to show that while 1,000 passersby might collectively hold $100M, Musk's net worth of $350B highlights our shared realities versus billionaire influence. More here: dltj.org/article/tesl...

Gearing up for the #TeslaTakedown later today.

Thursday Threads: Recent #AI research shows impressive abilities but also concerns like #EmergentMisalignment and scheming. #AIagents mimic human social dynamics, but models struggle with historical accuracy, revealing biases. More in the newsletter: dltj.org/article/issu...