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Posts written by Author: Erik Houdini
Pokémon Go Used to Train Drones That Kill Innocent People for Profit
Posted on
30th Jul 2026
Pokémon Go united millions in a borderless celebration of nature and community but that same data is now fueling AI targeting systems for lethal drone warfare. The world’s most beloved franchise has had its humanistic soul was strip-mined for weapons company profit, a betrayal no terms of service could ever justify.
Indie Spotlight: Moon Miner 2580
Posted on
19th Jul 2026
How can one Pico-8 indie have more artistic juice than the majority of AAA slop produced today?
Statement on the Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE
Posted on
9th Jul 2026
The para-military group known as ICE has killed another, Lorenzo Araujo, on our soil. Our communities, our streets, our cities, our neighborhoods are occupied.
Jacobin's Racist Attack on Chris Smalls Did Not Go Unnoticed by HOUDINI Magazine
Posted on
5th Jun 2026
HOUDINI Magazine rebukes Jacobin writer Annie Levin for a racist hit piece targeting Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls. We stand with them against these smears disguised as criticism.
AI in Lakeland? City Takes Out Ad Saying Shut Up About Project Swan
Posted on
1st Jun 2026
A Florida city used taxpayer money to buy an Instagram ad telling residents not to voice concerns about a secretive hyperscale AI data center. The fight over Project Swan is a preview of the fights over secrecy, water, and power coming to a town near you.
Erik Houdini Legal Statement May 26th 2026
Posted on
26th May 2026
The State of Florida vs Erik Houdini | With the first major court date on May 28th, Erik Houdini gives his press statement, talking solidarity, political repression, the monied interests of the case and the upcoming Polk County Pride in the Park.
Can't Play That at the Goth Night
Posted on
14th May 2026
A DJ's job is to do more than play the greatest hits and standard bops.
Rest in Peace Grim Dark Half Off
Posted on
13th May 2026
Youtuber Grim Dark Half Off (Christopher Neesley) passed away from cancer in November 2025. A man who dedicated his time to uplifting others left us too soon. This is his eulogy.
Whole World's Gone to Shit
Posted on
8th May 2026
Go out and dance this weekend.