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About Rayne
Blogger since 2002, political activist since 2003, geek since birth. Opinions informed by mixed-race, multi-ethnic, cis-female condition, further shaped by kind friends of all persuasions. Sci-tech frenemy, wannabe artist, decent cook, determined author, successful troublemaker. Mother of invention and two excessively smart-assed young adult kids. Attended School of Hard Knocks; Rather Unfortunate Smallish Private Business School in Midwest; Affordable Mid-State Community College w/evening classes. Self-employed at Tiny Consulting Business; previously at Large-ish Chemical Company with HQ in Midwest in multiple marginalizing corporate drone roles, and at Rather Big IT Service Provider as a project manager, preceded by a motley assortment of gigs before the gig economy was a thing. Blogging experience includes a personal blog at the original blogs.salon.com, managing editor for a state-based news site, and a stint at Firedoglake before landing here at emptywheel as technology’s less-virginal-but-still-accursed Cassandra.
Entries by Rayne
Grab Your Phone and Dial Now: NO on Farr [UPDATE]
/11 Comments/in Democrats, Republicans, Trump Administration/by RayneJust as it says on the tin: PICK UP YOUR PHONE NOW AND CALL your senators at (202) 224-3121 — NO on Thomas Farr
Birds of a Feather: Comparing ‘Sparrows’ Chapman and Butina
/12 Comments/in 2016 Election, Mueller Probe, Trump Administration/by RayneLet’s take a look at two somewhat similar winged creatures, one of which is currently in a cage in Virginia.
Mid-Terms: We’re All Out of Bubblegum
/166 Comments/in 2018 Mid-Term Election/by RayneWe have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and we’re all out of bubblegum. This is an open thread — bring the ass-kicking.
Mid-Terms: Planning is Everything
/54 Comments/in 2018 Mid-Term Election/by RaynePlans are worthless, but planning is everything — are you planning ahead?
Rattled: China’s Hardware Hack – PRC’s Response
/7 Comments/in Cybersecurity, Foreign Policy/by RayneThis is an analysis of the initial response Bloomberg Businessweek received from PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to its story, The Big Hack.
Still Rattled: Fallout and Pushback
/27 Comments/in Cybersecurity, Foreign Policy/by RayneBloomberg Businessweek’s The Big Hack drew a rash of criticism from across the tech industry and info security professionals, though they remain in denial about supply chain hacks.
Three Things: Can’t Keep Quiet
/113 Comments/in 2018 Mid-Term Election, Culture/by RayneWhat’s a few more insults after this awful weekend? This is an open thread.
Rattled: China’s Hardware Hack – SMCI’s Response
/11 Comments/in Cybersecurity, Foreign Policy/by RayneThis is an analysis of the initial response Bloomberg Businessweek received from Supermicro in response to its story, The Big Hack.
Rattled: China’s Hardware Hack – Amazon’s Response
/5 Comments/in Cybersecurity, Foreign Policy/by RayneThis is an analysis of the initial response Bloomberg Businessweek received from Amazon in response to its story, The Big Hack.