Daniel Shinkle

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Experimenting with yet another social media thing. I'm a public defender, married for 40 years with one daughter, #FreeMethodist. I enjoy day hiking, canoeing, #nature, music and musical instruments. I'been deconstructing for about 55 years. Interests include #Faith #Jesus #Enneagram #Mindfulness
wow. Welcome to all the new folks here. Please fill out your bio, use alt-text, and be nice.

Hey folks who follow me!

Do you know anyone who is
1) Xenobiologist
2) might want to have a talking gig in Finncon 2024 (Finnish SF/F con) as a science guest of honor (I believe remote participation might be doable too)
3) speaks English (or Finnish)

If so, please get in touch with me, I'll relay your info to coordinators.

Please retoot!
#finncon2024 #finncon #SFF #xenobiology #science #HelpWanted

@JimOleske @lawfare @Dahlialith @timkmak @brendannyhan @Pwnallthethings @charlie_savage @Popehat @benjaminwittes

Can't speak for that Andrew character, but the rest are great. Would add:

@annmlipton
@design_law
@Teri_Kanefield
@jbe

Similar caveat my list is not complete. Shameless plug, lots of #lawfedi folks to be found listed here: https://www.lawstodon.org

Lawstodon | Find Lawyers and the Legal Community on Mastodon | #LawFedi #Lawstodon

Lawstodon.org is a directory of lawyers, attorneys and the legal community on Mastodon. #LawFedi #Lawstodon

1/ "Welcome to #Mastodon" Thread from a #LawProf:

A warm welcome to legal academics & other folks interested in the law who may be (1) brand new to Mastodon, or (2) reengaging here after a hiatus.

I recently went through the #law related accounts I follow to identify those that are currently active (that is, they've posted in July).

Here's the resulting list of 75 accounts, in case it's helpful as you look to make connections here:

Kendra Albert
@kendraserra

Annmarie Bridy
@AnnemarieBridy

POV: you finished your workout and get on the floor to do some cooldown stretching, but Daisy assumes the only reason you would get on her level is to cuddle. #fitness #dogsofmastodon
Hi #LawFedi & #lawprofs. Given the exodus of #legalacademia and #lawtwitter from our usual hangout, we thought we should make an account here. Please be gentle with us as we get used to posting (tooting?) on this platform. πŸ™‚

I'm seeing some folks dismissing this as a "hit piece" that misrepresents how #Mastodon federation affects the spread of #CSAM. But I don't agree: I think this is a serious problem for the #Fediverse, and that the author proposes outlines of some solutions that are worth considering.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/24/twitter-rival-mastodon-rife-with-child-abuse-material-study-finds/

Twitter rival Mastodon rife with child-abuse material, study finds

The report raises safety questions about alternative social media sites.

The Washington Post
Why is AI research so much sexier than education research? Sure it’s cool to study how machines learn but wait until you hear about PEOPLE.
If the top high school athletes vowed to not go to a college or university in a state that restricts women's health care rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, or openly discriminates, these states would lift these bans immediately. https://people.com/texas-abortion-ban-suit-suspend-law-pregnancy-complications-7563409
Texas Woman Is Physically Ill in Emotional Courtroom Testimony About Being Denied Abortion for Unviable Pregnancy

Women with unviable pregnancies who were forced to carry their babies to term are testifying in a lawsuit against the state of Texas

Peoplemag

When I was a 17yo kid on the prairie in school in a town w/o stoplights, I wrote a paper on war & was given the chance to go to D.C. I’d never been on an airplane before.

We stood in the spot where Dr. King gave his Dream speech and took turns reading it out.

There is a direct & energized line between that day, the words of a great man, that glimpse of my own efficacy and the unjustness of oppression, and my path first gen through law school and into public service.

It’s not just a day.