I just had to update my numbers for a lecture, so here's your periodic reminder: Starlink is now 55% of ALL active satellites in orbit.

And given the recent news about that awful billionaire unilaterally deciding to cut of Starlink internet access to parts of the world whenever he wants to, this is extra important to share. Why did our governments effectively gift Low Earth Orbit to one awful dude? This is so bad.

I want an apology from all the mansplainers that mocked my belief that privatizing NASA and relying this heavily on SpaceX would undermine the national security policy of the United States.

https://t.co/WoMI4XEPhE

"They Spoke Often:" It Took the Fash-Friendly FBI Over Two Months to Document the Lies Their Informant, Joe Biggs, Told them

https://www.emptywheel.net/2023/08/18/they-spoke-often-it-took-the-fash-friendly-fbi-over-two-months-to-document-the-lies-their-informant-joe-biggs-told-them/

Trump's Federated Conspiracies and Racketeering: How Georgia and the Federal Charges May Interact

https://www.emptywheel.net/2023/08/15/trumps-federated-conspiracies-and-racketeering-how-georgia-and-the-federal-charges-may-interact/