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Wren

@ Wren @lemmy.today

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Clinically depressed, chronically online,Socialist discordian statist for open science,Independent journalism and gay crime.

My Communities:

!Independent_Media@lemmy.today — Independent world journalism news feed.

!indy_news_canada@sh.itjust.works — Independent news from Canada.

!wildfeed@sh.itjust.works — Trash. Global, diverse news, reports, blogs and listicles.

!art_alchemist_guild@lemmy.today — Ask, share, learn and show off with the most DIY of artists.

!cool_rocks@lemmy.today — For cool rocks.

!everyday_socialism@lemmy.ml — For everyday socialism.

I keep making communities. Please help.

This is my main account.

Other Me:icytrees@sh.itjust.workswoad@lemmy.ml

Former Me:ceedoestrees@lemmy.worldicytrees@lemmy.todaytrash_goblin@piefed.zip

Land back. Do drugs.

  • Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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  • I'm less enthusiastic about someone who can't cite peer reviewed sources. Your arguments are anecdotal at best.

    Astrophysics on a macro scale can only be predicted within a margin of error. Particle and light physics are less predictable. Source: Already posted them.

  • Lemmy.today upgraded to 8 cores, 16 GB

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  • That's why my main account is here after trying five instances. Best instance by far.

  • AOC and Warren join forces in high-profile child care push ahead of midterms

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  • This would be funnier if you had some stories or specifics. Fictional characters are difficult to care about when people can't relate to them. Right now it's just kinda low effort humor. Could be better.

  • A fossil? Construction waste? Something else?

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  • I will! But it might be a while. I found it in a box when visiting my parents. Put it back in the box before I left.

  • Enjoy some Weird Art with us!

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  • I am so here for this.

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • It's easy to read emotion into something even if it's meant to be neutral. I try to remember that becaue I'm guilty of getting annoyed at text for no reason, too.

    I made my communities when I saw rules on other major news coms that inadvertently excluded good journalism but allowed for bigger, less reputatable publications to be posted. I wanted to see more, different, international news and less corporate controlled media.

    I don't want to make, but would follow a com dedicated to least biased news sources.

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • I always appreciate other opinions, I hope that came across. I'll always argue my own points of view as well. I was being earnest when I said I'd support you, but it did feel like we came to an impasse.

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • That's up to you, then, but choice in presentation has and will always be a part of journalism.

    If you want to make a community dedicated to bare-bones investigative reports, I support you.

  • Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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  • You haven't shown me any.

  • A fossil? Construction waste? Something else?

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  • Fine! Maybe. My curiosity is greater than my attachment.

  • A fossil? Construction waste? Something else?

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  • I don't want to hurt the squiggles :(

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • I read everything I post and think other people should, too. An article should be taken as a whole because I believe in the values of narrative and rhetoric in arguing and conveying information relatably.

    Bias is inherent in everything, and long form journalism is actual journalism, which is creative - like all journalism. Narrative structure, context and word choices all play a part in how a piece of writing feels, which was certainly the case in "old school" journalism. Ever read any old articles by Jack London or Hunter S. Thompson?

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • Fair enough, and that's grim. I would of course help post/crosspost/mod(if you want) when it's set up. Good luck out there in the meantime!

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  • I disagree on this. Yes, all those questions should be answered in the article, but I don't think they should always be condensed to the first paragraph or stated in the post. There are reasons the writer decided to structure their article the way they did.

    The problem with media literacy has as much to do with modern journalism as it does with education, where people form opinion off headlines and/or the first paragraph instead of reading the article.

    Some articles, especially in long form journalism, rely on the narrative, and some subjects are too dense and nuanced to simplify in a cold open.

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • Gotcha, so you're looking for editorial independence? That's good enough for me, and the main thing to focus on. You never know what kind of back room deals happen at "independent" publications anyway.

    If you want to start a community for that, I'm all for partnering up.

  • What's a luxury people don't realise is a luxury?

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  • Fresh fruits and vegetables. When I worked in northern communities it cost a fortune to ship fresh ingredients for the camp kitchen. Bananas ran about a dollar or more each and a 15lb case of broccoli was like $150. Meanwhile, frozen, pre-made junk food were comparably priced for more calories, and sugary snacks were cheap.

  • Red Lines & AI Warfare

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  • Yep. Personally, I don't think anyone should be able to take a life without having to look that person in the eye. Giving AI the reins is making weapons as surgical as a sniper and as indesciminate as a bomb with no accountability.

  • Wild Feed @sh.itjust.works
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    Join the Great Backyard Bird Count—for science!

    www.scientificamerican.com /article/join-the-great-backyard-bird-count-for-science/

  • Discussion: What are some lesser known independent news publications?

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  • Great sources, I just checked them out. Thank you! If you have any specific reporters you trust, I'd personally like to follow them.

  • Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

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  • It's fair to wait to see what people understand. I guess I have a better vantage point for that.

    Scroll.in looks good. I'd personally call it borderline because they don't have an about page and there isn't much transparency, but I understand that the nature of journalism is affected by cultures and policies of the region. BBC is editorially independent enough they fit, but I'd love to see those independently published journalists too. My community is fine with blogs and unincorporated solo projects as long as they're reliable.

    My standards shouldn't be everyone's standards, so I trust you to know what counts as independent, reliable and relevant for your country.

    For larger orgs I like factordaily.com - though they rarely publish, and https://www.factchecker.in/ and https://countercurrents.org/ - though that last one is heavily biased.

  • The Art Alchemist's Guild @lemmy.today
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    Making Your Own Paintbrushes

    www.instructables.com /Making-your-own-paintbrushes/
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    Indigenous Activists Occupy Land Near Fort Snelling, Plan to Stay Until 'Land Back'

    unicornriot.ninja /2026/indigenous-activists-occupy-land-near-fort-snelling-plan-to-stay-until-land-back/
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    The Yukon’s Most Important Piece of Infrastructure Is a Plastic Blue Jug

    thewalrus.ca /the-yukons-most-important-piece-of-infrastructure-is-a-plastic-blue-jug/
  • Indy News Canada @sh.itjust.works
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    The Yukon’s Most Important Piece of Infrastructure Is a Plastic Blue Jug

    thewalrus.ca /the-yukons-most-important-piece-of-infrastructure-is-a-plastic-blue-jug/
  • Wild Feed @sh.itjust.works
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    Immense Anti-Indian Hate, Visa Concerns in US

    www.thequint.com /videos/immense-anti-indian-hate-visa-concerns-in-us-sree-sreenivasan-on-vigilant
  • Wild Feed @sh.itjust.works
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    Trapped Between Thrill and Shame: The Soldiers Addicted to War

    www.vice.com /en/article/the-silent-epidemic-of-combat-addiction/
  • Community Promo @lemmy.ca
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    Independent News - an idea for aggregating independent journalism

  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    Canada sidesteps UN scrutiny over assisted dying

    breachmedia.ca /canada-sidesteps-un-scrutiny-over-assisted-dying/
  • Indy News Canada @sh.itjust.works
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    Canada sidesteps UN scrutiny over assisted dying

    breachmedia.ca /canada-sidesteps-un-scrutiny-over-assisted-dying/
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    Cops Are Buying ‘GeoSpy’, an AI That Geolocates Photos in Seconds

    www.404media.co /cops-are-buying-geospy-ai-that-geolocates-photos-in-seconds/
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    Putin’s ‘Temple of War’ was just the beginning. Russia is building churches, mosques, and even underground chapels to convince the nation that the invasion of Ukraine is sacred.

    meduza.io /en/feature/2026/02/13/putin-s-temple-of-war-was-just-the-beginning-russia-is-building-churches-mosques-and-even-underground-chapels-to-convince-the-nation-that-the-invasion-of-ukraine-is-sacred
  • WomensStuff @piefed.blahaj.zone
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    It was a little fruity

  • The Art Alchemist's Guild @lemmy.today
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    The Little Free Fibre Libraries of Vancouver

  • Wild Feed @sh.itjust.works
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    Sex Week

    the1a.org /series/sex-week/
  • Wild Feed @sh.itjust.works
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    Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain

    www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2026/01/260105165817.htm
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    “Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.

    www.propublica.org /article/save-voter-citizenship-tool-mistakes-confusion
  • Everyday Socialism @lemmy.ml
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    The Little Free Fibre Libraries of Vancouver

    baaadannas.com /little-fibre-library-resource-page/
  • Indy News Canada @sh.itjust.works
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    Suffering Should Never Be Weaponized

    thetyee.ca /Opinion/2026/02/12/Suffering-Should-Never-Be-Weaponized-Tumbler-Ridge-Tragedy/
  • Independent News @lemmy.today
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    Suffering Should Never Be Weaponized

    thetyee.ca /Opinion/2026/02/12/Suffering-Should-Never-Be-Weaponized-Tumbler-Ridge-Tragedy/