Rachel Unkefer

@Runkefer
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Digital Elder, Silicon Valley Escapee. Co-Founder: Computer Literacy Bookshops (1983-1997), WriterHouse (Charlottesville, Virginia) non-profit community writing center (2008-), writer, reader, genetic genealogist, she/her

#writing #bookstodon #Geneadons #GeneticGenealogy #Charlottesville #genealogy #politics #knitting #archaeology #history #dna #fiction #science

 #antiracist #antifascist
#fedi22
Websitehttps://rachelunkefer.com
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Not only would I vote for Odenkirk, I'd vote for Saul Goodman

This piece is wonderfully written

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/02/16/i-will-be-your-next-president?_sp=95731712-c8e1-4b90-8fbb-07d4d1724ded.1771288374634

Actor Bud Cort, who had various roles but is by far most remembered as death-obsessed Harold opposite Ruth Gordon in 1971's uber-classic "Harold and Maude", dies at 77. Peace. H&M is a remarkable film, and I recommend it VERY highly. I remember it running continuously at a theater in West L.A. for many months. As it happens, "Harold and Maude" is currently free (this status can change at any time) on #YouTube Movies & TV, at least in the U.S.

If you've never seen it, watch it now. And if you have seen it, watch it again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuExRlADERU

Really, the only thing you need to know about Google's agentic #AI #Chrome "Auto Browsing" feature is that #Google says YOU are responsible for all actions the agentic AI takes on your behalf.

That's the whole ballgame. Right off the cliff. Don't touch it. Don't use it. Don't get anywhere near it.

If you google “third amendment,” an article I published last week is the top news article! That’s because the third amendment is rarely relevant. But it is now!

I think (and argued) that hotels have a right not to house ICE agents. Yes, really.

The Third Amendment is America’s most forgotten amendment. It doesn’t get a lot of airtime. But if you want a quick constitutional refresher, gather ‘round!

https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/21/opinion-hotels-have-a-constitutional-right-not-to-house-ice-agents/

Opinion: Hotels Have a Constitutional Right Not To House ICE Agents

The Third Amendment prohibits the government from forcing people to “quarter” troops. ICE is essentially a paramilitary force—so why would hotels let them stay?

Rewire News Group
Instacart search result for “driveway salt” #SearchFail #instaCart #OnlineShopping
I’m rereading this book from 1991 to see how it holds up. Unfortunately, all too well. The Backlash is ramping up again. It applies not only to misogyny, but racism, classism, and all the rest.
#books #bookstodon
#misogyny

It’s not enough to just express our outrage about ICE’s horrific killing of Renee Nicole Good.

We must also demand that our elected officials act.

Join a local event this weekend to say
👉ICE Out For Good:

https://www.mobilize.us/?tag_ids=29132

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Mobilize

Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and other volunteers! Together, we'll help make the world more just, inclusive, and democratic.

Mobilize

“The best thing we can do in this moment is link arms because there are more of us than there are of them. They’re projecting strength but their power is fragile.” - Ezra

Over 1,000 ICE Out For Good events are happening across the nation this weekend. We hope you can join us: http://mobilize.us/?tag_ids=29132&utm_source=indivisible

"Killing of Renee Good" was the most viewed wikipedia page on 8 January 2026, just about 669,249 times!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Renee_Good
#wikipedia
#KillingofReneeGood
Killing of Renee Good - Wikipedia

RE: https://theforkiverse.com/@pj/115849064606573299

The Search Engine and Hard Fork podcasts want to bring back the old internet and they are hoping the fediverse is the way.

They started with the baby step of setting up their own instance and I think they should be rewarded for trying.

Follow:

@pj
@Casey
@kevin

Cc: @pluralistic