witchescauldron<p>The development side of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a></p><p>Building radical alternatives is not just about ideas—it’s about infrastructure. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makeinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makeinghistory</span></a> project is grounded in the messy, often frustrating work of creating tools that actually function for real communities. We’ve spent decades watching <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/dotcons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>dotcons</span></a> centralize power while open projects stumble due to lack of focus, infighting, or simply being too obscure for everyday use.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Makinghistory</span></a> means stepping outside the cycle of dead-end open-source projects that never reach real people. We need bridging solutions, funding models outside the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NGO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NGO</span></a> trap, and devs who understand grassroots needs. It’s not about innovation for its own sake, it’s about making the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a> function better as a lived alternative.</p><p>This is where the real fight is. Not in reaction, not in abstraction, but in building tools people can and will use.</p>
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witchescauldron<p>Funding Proposal: Archiving the Commons with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a></p><p>Project Overview:<br>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project, powered by the Open Media Network (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a>), aims to rip archiving out of institutional silos and place it in the hands of communities. We’re building a decentralized, community-driven archive to preserve grassroots, activist, and historical material — the raw, messy, vital history that gets erased by corporate platforms and forgotten by mainstream institutions. By leveraging the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> principles, we’re democratizing access to information, empowering people to curate their own narratives, and making collective history resilient.</p><p>Key Objectives:</p><p>Archiving Nodes: Set up decentralized archiving nodes where users can actively select and preserve hashtags, content streams, and community knowledge — creating a living, breathing archive, not a dusty digital tomb.</p><p>Lossy View: Build a "lossy view" tool that shows users what content is backed up (and what’s not). This transparency lets communities collectively decide what to prioritize, focusing archiving efforts where they matter most.</p><p>Institutional Collaboration (on our terms): Partner with libraries, universities, and archives — not as gatekeepers, but as allies. Our priority is grassroots autonomy, with institutions providing backup redundancy and infrastructure, not control.</p><p>Project Implementation:</p><p>Node Setup: Deploy archiving nodes with flexible templates, letting communities spin up their own archives without corporate intermediaries. Users control what gets preserved and decide how content flows through the network.</p><p>Lossy View Feature: Develop a real-time visualization tool showing what content is already archived and where gaps exist. This lets communities self-organize around preservation priorities, rather than relying on top-down decisions.</p><p>Partnerships (with backbone): Engage with archival institutions for long-term content storage — but maintain community sovereignty. We’re not here to feed centralized repositories; we’re here to keep history wild and decentralized.</p><p>Funding Needs:</p><p>Tech Development: Pay developers to build and maintain the archiving infrastructure and features — no unpaid labor, no burnout, just solid, sustainable coding.</p><p>Community Mobilization: Fund outreach to onboard communities, train people on using the nodes, and spread awareness about the project’s radical potential.</p><p>Partnership Coordination: Resource the work of maintaining alliances with institutions, negotiating terms, and ensuring partnerships don’t slip into co-option.</p><p>Impact:<br>Supporting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> means investing in a future where communities control their own stories. This project is a direct pushback against the erasure of activist histories, the loss of collective memory, and the enclosure of knowledge. It creates an enduring public archive that grows organically from the needs and desires of the people — not the dictates of tech giants or bureaucratic institutions.</p><p>Conclusion:<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> isn’t just an archive — it’s an act of resistance. It’s about building a resilient, decentralized network where communities are the custodians of their own history. With your support, we can compost the corporate grip on knowledge, preserve radical histories, and ensure that grassroots voices aren’t silenced or forgotten. Let’s build a future where our collective past remains alive, accessible, and untamed.</p><p>Thank you for helping this funding proposal — and for helping us make history, together.</p>
Hamish Campbell<p><strong>#NLnet #EU #NGI #NGIzero – Will We Get It Right This Time?</strong></p>
With the hard shift to the right in US tech, Europe can no longer afford to sit idly by in tech development. The myth of neutrality has always been a convenient lie—if we don’t actively counterbalance this shift, we risk watching the #FOSS and #openweb movements collapse, taking with them a core pillar of our democratic and digital future. These movements aren’t just about code; they are the foundation of a fair, open, and just society. Now is the time to step up, not stand by.
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<p><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/nlnet-eu-ngi-ngizero-will-we-get-it-right-this-time/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hamishcampbell.com/nlnet-eu-ng</span><span class="invisible">i-ngizero-will-we-get-it-right-this-time/</span></a></p>
witchescauldron<p>Funding Proposal: Archiving the “Commons” with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/funding-proposal-archiving-the-commons-with-makinghistory-and-omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hamishcampbell.com/funding-pro</span><span class="invisible">posal-archiving-the-commons-with-makinghistory-and-omn/</span></a> With your support, we can realize this vision and build a resilient and inclusive archive that celebrates the diversity and richness of our collective history. Thank you for considering our funding proposal.</p>
Kristine K.<p>Realized past night that we might have our first Gen X president! I know, i know, she'd be the first woman (not to mention Black and Asian woman) to be president - all important! - but i love her being Gen X on a personal level. Shes only 6 months older than me, and I am rooting hard for her. Now that i think about it, I first voted for her back in 2010 for Attorney General, and then again in 2014, and then 2016 for Senator, so i'll just keep doing that 😎</p><p><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GenX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GenX</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Harris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Harris</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Women</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a></p>
witchescauldron<p>Funding Application: MakingHistory - Archiving the Open Media Network</p><p>Project Overview<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> is an initiative within the Open Media Network (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a>) aimed at preserving and archiving digital content shared across the network. It operates on the same principles and workflow as the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indymediaback" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indymediaback</span></a> project but utilizes a different template to organize and categorize content. The primary objective of MakingHistory is to ensure that valuable digital content shared within the OMN ecosystem (and wider <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a>) is preserved for posterity, fostering transparency, accountability, and the democratization of information.</p><p>Project Objectives<br>Develop and implement a tagging function within the OMN platform to facilitate the archiving process.<br> <br>Establish archiving nodes within the OMN network to serve as repositories for tagged content.</p><p>Enable people to choose specific hashtags for archiving, providing a customizable and decentralized approach to content preservation.</p><p>Provide people with a "lossy" view of archived content across the network, allowing them to prioritize which content to focus on archiving.</p><p>Foster collaboration with institutions such as libraries, archive.org, and universities to ensure the long-term preservation of archived content in structured formats.</p><p>Maintain adherence to the principles of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a>, ensuring that all archived content remains openly accessible and transparent.</p><p>Project Benefits<br>Preservation of Digital Heritage: MakingHistory ensures that valuable digital content shared within the OMN ecosystem is preserved for future generations, safeguarding our collective digital heritage.</p><p>Democratization of Information: By enabling people to archive content based on their interests and priorities, MakingHistory fosters a decentralized approach to information preservation, democratizing access to knowledge.</p><p>Transparency and Accountability: MakingHistory promotes transparency and accountability by archiving content in an open and accessible manner, allowing for greater scrutiny and oversight.</p><p>Collaboration and Engagement: MakingHistory encourages collaboration with institutions and individuals interested in preserving digital content, fostering a sense of community and engagement within the OMN network.</p><p>Scalability and Sustainability: The federated nature of MakingHistory allows for scalability and sustainability, as anyone can run an archiving node within the OMN network, ensuring redundancy and resilience.</p><p>Budget Breakdown</p><p>Development of Tagging Function: $10,000<br>Establishment of Archiving Nodes: $15,000<br>Outreach and Collaboration: $5,000<br> Maintenance and Support: $7,000<br>Contingency: $3,000</p><p>Total Budget: $40,000<br>Timeline</p><p>Development and Implementation of Tagging Function: 3 months</p><p>Establishment of Archiving Nodes: 6 months</p><p>Outreach and Collaboration: Ongoing<br> <br>Maintenance and Support: Ongoing</p><p>Conclusion: MakingHistory is a critical initiative within the Open Media Network, dedicated to preserving and archiving digital content in a decentralized and transparent manner. With your support, we can ensure that valuable digital content is safeguarded for future generations, fostering transparency, accountability, and the democratization of information. Together, let's make history by preserving our digital heritage for generations to come. Thank you for considering our funding application.</p><p>Support us on Open Collective <a href="https://opencollective.com/open-media-network" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">opencollective.com/open-media-</span><span class="invisible">network</span></a></p>
Hamish Campbell<p>Activist history is often marred by sectarianism. This fragmentation means that the most contentious and least effective voices dominate the narrative, overshadowing the efforts of those who were diligently working on the ground.</p><p>Addressing the Challenges</p><p>To tell the story of activist history accurately and fairly, it is crucial to overcome the following challenges:</p><ol><li><strong>Sectarianism and Ideological Divisions</strong>: Recognize and address the ideological differences that have historically divided movements. While acknowledging these differences, it is important to focus on the common goals and achievements of the activists.</li><li><strong>Visibility of Voices</strong>: Ensure that the voices of those who were actively engaged in the work are heard. Often, these individuals are too busy with their activism to document their contributions, resulting in a skewed historical record.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Documentation</strong>: Create a balanced and inclusive archive that captures the diversity of experiences and contributions within the movement. This includes documenting the perspectives of those who were on the frontlines, as well as those who played supporting roles.</li></ol><p>Strategies for a Balanced Historical Record</p><ol><li><strong>Inclusive Archiving</strong>: Encourage all activists, regardless of their role or prominence, to contribute to the archive. This can be facilitated through workshops and training sessions on how to document and share their experiences.</li><li><strong>Oral Histories and Podcasts</strong>: Record oral histories and podcasts with activists who may not have had the time or resources to document their contributions. These recordings can provide valuable first-hand accounts and insights into the movement.</li><li><strong>Decentralized Storytelling</strong>: Allow multiple narratives to coexist within the archive. By decentralizing the storytelling process, we can ensure that no single faction or ideology dominates the historical record.</li><li><strong>Focus on Issues</strong>: Highlight the issues and achievements rather than the personalities within the movement. This helps to shift the focus from individual egos to the collective goals and successes of the movement.</li><li><strong>Community Involvement</strong>: Involve the community in the archiving process. By engaging a diverse group of people in the documentation effort, we can capture a more holistic and representative history.</li></ol><p>By addressing the challenges of sectarianism and ensuring the inclusion of diverse voices, #<strong>MakingHistory</strong> can create a rich and balanced archive that accurately reflects the efforts and achievements of past and present activists. </p><p>We have a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> tech project for this.</p><p><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/telling-the-story-of-activist-history-a-balanced-approach/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/telling-the-story-of-activist-history-a-balanced-approach/</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank">#Makinghistory</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank">#OMN</a></p>
witchescauldron<p><a href="https://opencollective.com/campbellarchive/updates/telling-the-story-of-activist-history-a-balanced-approach" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">opencollective.com/campbellarc</span><span class="invisible">hive/updates/telling-the-story-of-activist-history-a-balanced-approach</span></a> By addressing the challenges of sectarianism and ensuring the inclusion of diverse voices, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> can create a rich and balanced archive that accurately reflects the efforts and achievements of past and present activists.</p>
witchescauldron<p>Thalia and Ian Campbell have been <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makinghistory</span></a> throughout their life’s, by collecting an amazing collection of posters that we have divided into categories below:</p><p>Peace Posters<br><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hzkH6HA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hz</span><span class="invisible">kH6HA</span></a></p><p>Labour and Trade Union Posters<br><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hzkH6HA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hz</span><span class="invisible">kH6HA</span></a></p><p>Feminist Posters<br><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/LMCQHpJYkj4GUXog8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">photos.app.goo.gl/LMCQHpJYkj4G</span><span class="invisible">UXog8</span></a></p><p>Counter Culture<br><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/8V4S2skG15EDcrBh9" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">photos.app.goo.gl/8V4S2skG15ED</span><span class="invisible">crBh9</span></a></p>
Hamish Campbell<p>Thalia and Ian Campbell have been <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a> throughout their life’s, by collecting an amazing collection of posters that we have divided into categories below:</p><p>Peace Posters<br><a href="https://opencollective.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FCsvttwcur7hzkH6HA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hzkH6HA</a></p><p>Labour and Trade Union Posters<br><a href="https://opencollective.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FCsvttwcur7hzkH6HA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://photos.app.goo.gl/Csvttwcur7hzkH6HA</a></p><p>Feminist Posters<br><a href="https://opencollective.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FLMCQHpJYkj4GUXog8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://photos.app.goo.gl/LMCQHpJYkj4GUXog8</a></p><p>Counter Culture<br><a href="https://opencollective.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2F8V4S2skG15EDcrBh9" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://photos.app.goo.gl/8V4S2skG15EDcrBh9</a></p><p></p> <a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fimages-of-protest-posters%2F&linkname=Images%20of%20protest%20posters" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fimages-of-protest-posters%2F&linkname=Images%20of%20protest%20posters" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fimages-of-protest-posters%2F&linkname=Images%20of%20protest%20posters" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fimages-of-protest-posters%2F&linkname=Images%20of%20protest%20posters" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fimages-of-protest-posters%2F&linkname=Images%20of%20protest%20posters" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> <p><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/images-of-protest-posters/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/images-of-protest-posters/</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank">#Makinghistory</a></p>
hamish campbell<p>Thalia and Ian have been <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makinghistory</span></a> throughout their lifes, by collecting an amazing collection of posters <a href="https://opencollective.com/campbellarchive/updates/posters-from-campbell-archive" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">opencollective.com/campbellarc</span><span class="invisible">hive/updates/posters-from-campbell-archive</span></a> Posters from Campbell Archive are going to institutions next week.</p>
Hamish Campbell<p><strong>A positive view of Postmodernism in tech</strong></p><p>In the mess of the last 40 years, this is a positive from the negative. In the context of projects of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> (Open Media Network), <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a> (Open Governance Body), <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a>, postmodernism/modernism influences the approach to media, governance, and historical narratives in several key ways:</p><ol><li><strong>Distributed and Decentralized Media:</strong> Postmodernism challenges the idea of centralized control over media and information. Projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a> embrace a decentralized model where content creation and distribution are open to communertys, rather than controlled by a select few. This approach reflects postmodern skepticism towards grand narratives and authority, allowing for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard.</li><li><strong>Open Governance:</strong> Postmodernism’s emphasis on skepticism towards authority and power structures informs the approach to governance in projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>. Instead of traditional hierarchical structures, open governance boards advocate for transparency, inclusivity, and participatory decision-making processes. This reflects a postmodern rejection of centralized authority in favour of distributed forms of power.</li><li><strong>Alternative Historical Narratives:</strong> Postmodernism challenges dominant historical narratives and encourages the exploration of alternative perspectives and counter-histories. Projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a> aim to democratize the production of historical knowledge by allowing communities to share their own stories and experiences. This approach recognizes the subjective nature of historical interpretation and emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in shaping our understanding of the past.</li><li><strong>Emphasis on Multiplicity and Pluralism:</strong> Postmodernism rejects the idea of a single, objective truth in favour of multiplicity and plurality of perspectives. Projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a> embrace this diversity by providing platforms for a wide range of voices and viewpoints. Rather than privileging one perspective over others, these projects aim to foster dialogue and exchange between different communities and individuals.</li></ol><p>Overall, postmodernism shapes the philosophy and approach of these projects by challenging traditional notions of authority, truth, and history. By embracing decentralization, openness, and plurality, they seek to empower communities, promote inclusivity, and challenge dominant narratives in media, governance, and historical discourse.</p><p><strong>The negative history of this movement and its role in the current <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a></strong></p><p>The negative aspects of postmodernism, particularly when intertwined with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a>, have had detrimental effects on society, including influencing projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a>. Here’s how:</p><ol><li><strong>Fragmentation and Atomization:</strong> Postmodernism’s emphasis on deconstruction and skepticism towards grand narratives has contributed to the fragmentation of society. Instead of fostering solidarity and collective action, it has led to atomization, where individuals prioritize their own experiences and perspectives over communal goals. In projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>, this fragmentation can hinder effective collaboration and decision-making, as individuals may prioritize their personal interests over the common good.</li><li><strong>Relativism and Truth Decay:</strong> Postmodernism’s rejection of objective truth has paved the way for widespread relativism, where all beliefs and perspectives are considered equally valid. While diversity of thought is important, this extreme relativism can lead to a breakdown in shared understanding and consensus. In the context of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a>, this can result in the proliferation of competing narratives and a lack of accountability for factual accuracy, undermining efforts to construct a progressive cohesive historical record or media landscape.</li><li><strong>Crisis of Authority and Expertise:</strong> Postmodernism’s skepticism towards authority and expertise has eroded trust in social institutions and grassroots experts, leading to a crisis of legitimacy. In the absence of trusted sources of information, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation thrive, further contributing to societal polarization and distrust. In projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a>, this crisis of authority can undermine efforts to establish credible media platforms or governance structures, as participants may question the legitimacy of leadership or expertise.</li><li><strong>Commodification of Identity:</strong> Postmodernism’s focus on individual identity and difference has been co-opted by neoliberal capitalism to commodify identity and diversity. In this neoliberal/postmodern paradigm, diversity and inclusivity are reduced to marketable commodities, used to sell products and services rather than challenge systemic inequalities. In projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a>, this commodification of identity can undermine efforts to address structural oppression and promote genuine social justice, as diversity and inclusivity become mere branding (lifestyle) exercises rather than catalysts for systemic change.</li></ol><p>Overall, the negative aspects of postmodernism, exacerbated by its alignment with neoliberal ideology, have contributed to societal disintegration, truth decay, erosion of trust, and the commodification of identity. In the context of projects like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makinghistory</a>, these dynamics hinder efforts to foster genuine collaboration, construct meaningful historical narratives, and promote social justice. Recognizing and addressing these negative influences is crucial for building more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies.</p><p>We need to bridge the balance between these stresses.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makinghistory/" target="_blank">#Makinghistory</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank">#OGB</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank">#OMN</a></p><p>https://hamishcampbell.com/?p=3321</p>
witchescauldron<p>Interesting links on "digital" waste <a href="https://gerrymcgovern.com/world-wide-waste/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">gerrymcgovern.com/world-wide-w</span><span class="invisible">aste/</span></a><br><a href="https://volume.lboro.ac.uk/digital-waste-polluting-the-planet/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">volume.lboro.ac.uk/digital-was</span><span class="invisible">te-polluting-the-planet/</span></a><br><a href="https://theconversation.com/dark-data-is-killing-the-planet-we-need-digital-decarbonisation-190423" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/dark-data-</span><span class="invisible">is-killing-the-planet-we-need-digital-decarbonisation-190423</span></a><br><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/15/power-grab-hidden-costs-of-ireland-datacentre-boom" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/world/2024/feb</span><span class="invisible">/15/power-grab-hidden-costs-of-ireland-datacentre-boom</span></a><br><a href="https://digitaldecarb.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">digitaldecarb.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>This is true. With the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a> we are building tools for use, not for distraction, shouting into the void is not the project. Community, talking to community, is the core mission. The "personal" is not a part of our core project.</p><p>This is alien to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mainstreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mainstreaming</span></a> common sense in social tech. Politics as human not as other, we need the tools and the use to build the everyday our lives <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a></p><p>How to actually communicate this to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mainstreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mainstreaming</span></a> is the challenge we find very hard to bridge. This is likely actually impossible, so agen our plan is to build it and communicate by doing, not by talking <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a></p><p>We are looking for a crew to build and do, talking is the tool to create this crew <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> its not the tool itself. Change and challenge.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OGB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OGB</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makinghistory</span></a> are shovels (tools) for social use.</p>
witchescauldron<p>Funding Proposal: Archiving the "Commons" with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a></p><p>Project Overview:<br>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project, spearheaded by the Open Media Network (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a>), aims to create a decentralized and community-driven archive of the "commons" – a collection of grassroots, activist, and historical material shared across a wide network of people and community groups and organisations. By leveraging the existing infrastructure and principles of the OMN, the project seeks to democratize access to information and empower people and communities to curate and preserve their shared heritage.</p><p>Key Objectives:</p><p>* Archiving Nodes: Establishing archiving nodes within the OMN network to enable users to selectively archive hashtags and content of interest, providing a decentralized and distributed approach to content preservation.</p><p>* Lossy View: Implementing a "lossy" view feature that allows users to visualize what content is backed up across the network, enabling informed decisions on archiving priorities and focus areas.</p><p>* Collaboration with Institutions: Collaborating with institutions such as libraries, archive.org, universities, and other traditional archival entities to ensure structured backup and preservation of archived content in more formalized settings.</p><p>Project Implementation:<br>The implementation of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project involves several key steps:</p><p>* Node Setup: Establishing archiving nodes, equipped with specialized templates for archiving and preserving content. These nodes allow users to contribute to the archive by selectively archiving hashtags and relevant content.</p><p>* Lossy View Feature: Developing a lossy view feature that provides users with insights into what content is backed up across the network. This feature will enable users to make informed decisions about their archiving efforts and prioritize content preservation based on community needs and interests.</p><p> * Collaborative Partnerships: Building partnerships with traditional archival institutions to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of archived content. These partnerships will involve sharing archived material and collaborating on preservation initiatives to ensure the sustainability of the archive.</p><p>Funding Needs:<br>To realize the objectives of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project, funding support is required for:</p><p> * Technical Development: Hiring skilled developers to build and maintain the archiving nodes, lossy view feature, and other technical aspects of the project.</p><p>* Community Engagement: Conducting outreach and engagement efforts to onboard users and communities to the archiving nodes, as well as raising awareness about the project and its goals.</p><p>* Collaborative Partnerships: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with traditional archival institutions, including coordination efforts and resource sharing for long-term preservation.</p><p>Impact:<br>By supporting the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project, funders will contribute to the creation of a decentralized and community-driven archive of grassroots, activist, and historical material, preserving the collective heritage of diverse communities. The project aims to democratize access to information, empower people and communities to curate and preserve their shared history, and foster collaboration between grassroots initiatives and traditional archival institutions.</p><p>Conclusion:<br>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> project represents a pivotal opportunity to democratize archiving and empower communities to preserve their shared heritage in a decentralized and collaborative manner. With your support, we can realize this vision and build a resilient and inclusive archive that celebrates the diversity and richness of our collective history. Thank you for considering our funding proposal.</p>
hamish campbell<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@serapath" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>serapath</span></a></span> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makinghistory</span></a> has the a simplified UX to indymedia but its pretty much the same project. With a newswire of objects, stories which are described clections of objects, linking back to the source objects. Then bolyon hashtag flows of objects and stories to move content to other instances.</p><p>Each object/story has an edit tail (history)</p><p>hashtags can be added and edited by anyone who has a login - this is a part of the tail (history)</p>
witchescauldron<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@hamishcampbell" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hamishcampbell</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@serapath" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>serapath</span></a></span> </p><p>Both projects have basic historical templated UX to test workflow and moderation. </p><p>New templates are built for more outreach user-facing projects from this workflow expirence.</p><p>With indymedia we need to rebuild a minumen change UX to reboot the consensus process so people can decide for themselves what next, thus it's important not to innovate beyond the basics. 3 columns for desktop, single column swiping sideways for mobile. The wireframe is from the epycion dev thus the spare buttons on the end ;)</p><p>For <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makinghistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makinghistory</span></a>, we simply base the workflow on an existing metaphor, tweetdeck as this worked for mastodon etc... its inherently geeky. The same multi column for desktop and single column and swip sideways for mobile.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KISS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KISS</span></a> for dev.</p>
U.S. Politics in Real Time<p>McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned</p><p><a href="https://www.local10.com/news/politics/2023/12/02/with-the-expulsion-of-santos-and-ouster-of-mccarthy-the-house-is-making-unexpected-history/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">local10.com/news/politics/2023</span><span class="invisible">/12/02/with-the-expulsion-of-santos-and-ouster-of-mccarthy-the-house-is-making-unexpected-history/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/HouseHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HouseHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/GOPExpulsion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GOPExpulsion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/UnexpectedHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UnexpectedHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/SantosExpelled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SantosExpelled</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/McCarthyOuster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McCarthyOuster</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a></p>
William Lindsey :toad:<p>"We’ve built this entire winning streak in election years when (because Democrats control the White House) the historic pattern suggested that we would be losing most of these races. As a statewide candidate in 2010 and 2014, trust me, I’ve felt the pain of that pattern!</p><p>So we are defying history with these wins.</p><p>Something is happening. Something big. Something historic."</p><p>~ David Pepper</p><p>And the media are terrified to see this happening.</p><p><a href="https://toad.social/tags/Democrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Democrats</span></a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/DefyingOdds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DefyingOdds</span></a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>democracy</span></a></p>
John Refior<p>"Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress."<br><a href="https://apnews.com/live/election-2023-live-updates#0000018b-ac66-de56-a9cf-fe76ab2f0000" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">apnews.com/live/election-2023-</span><span class="invisible">live-updates#0000018b-ac66-de56-a9cf-fe76ab2f0000</span></a><br>—<br><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/RhodeIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RhodeIsland</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/race" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>race</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/elections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>elections</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/NewEngland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewEngland</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/GabeAmo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GabeAmo</span></a></p>
John Refior<p>"Former White House aide Gabe Amo, who grew up in Pawtucket the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants, could become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after his win Tuesday in the crowded Democratic primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District special election sent him on to the general election in the heavily Democratic state."<br><a href="https://apnews.com/article/rhode-island-primary-democrat-republican-house-1b694c616deae70b7cc2cb046a272d59" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">apnews.com/article/rhode-islan</span><span class="invisible">d-primary-democrat-republican-house-1b694c616deae70b7cc2cb046a272d59</span></a><br>--<br><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/RhodeIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RhodeIsland</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/race" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>race</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/elections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>elections</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/MakingHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakingHistory</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/NewEngland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewEngland</span></a></p>
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