Janet D. Stemwedel
@docfreeride.bsky.social
Academic philosopher, lapsed chemist, occasional science writer, perpetual ethics booster. All views my own. (she/her)
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this guy is betting on a future with accountability for today’s crimes, so we should too
Dimon on why JPMorgan Chase is not funding WH Ballroom:
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
November 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
this guy is betting on a future with accountability for today’s crimes, so we should too
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Five of my botanical paintings are for sale at Cline House Gallery until Dec 20th. They are all 12 in x 12 in water soluble encaustic on black prepped wood panels.
Online sales here: clinehousegallery.com/shop/
#botanicalart #sciart #painting #watersolubleencaustic #boomsky #fungi #mushrooms
Online sales here: clinehousegallery.com/shop/
#botanicalart #sciart #painting #watersolubleencaustic #boomsky #fungi #mushrooms
November 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Five of my botanical paintings are for sale at Cline House Gallery until Dec 20th. They are all 12 in x 12 in water soluble encaustic on black prepped wood panels.
Online sales here: clinehousegallery.com/shop/
#botanicalart #sciart #painting #watersolubleencaustic #boomsky #fungi #mushrooms
Online sales here: clinehousegallery.com/shop/
#botanicalart #sciart #painting #watersolubleencaustic #boomsky #fungi #mushrooms
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it sucks that because of AI you can’t even believe pet videos anymore
it used to mean something when a dog used a jet ski to save a boy from a shark attack
it used to mean something when a dog used a jet ski to save a boy from a shark attack
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
it sucks that because of AI you can’t even believe pet videos anymore
it used to mean something when a dog used a jet ski to save a boy from a shark attack
it used to mean something when a dog used a jet ski to save a boy from a shark attack
I guess I believe there exist college humanities students who won’t read, but mid-October I visited a colleague’s class where frosh in groups of 2-3 were digging into a difficult essay and joyfully making sense of it.
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I guess I believe there exist college humanities students who won’t read, but mid-October I visited a colleague’s class where frosh in groups of 2-3 were digging into a difficult essay and joyfully making sense of it.
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Terrific reflection on what it would take for democracy to work now that US national institutions are dysfunctional and we need to think big to rebuild. . . bracing exercise of public political theory!
New article out from me, in which I consider: what if I'm wrong about everything re: what's important for a flourishing democracy?
I use a recent book attacking institutions & advocating disintermediated localism to explore the limits of my view.
Get it free here: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
I use a recent book attacking institutions & advocating disintermediated localism to explore the limits of my view.
Get it free here: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Terrific reflection on what it would take for democracy to work now that US national institutions are dysfunctional and we need to think big to rebuild. . . bracing exercise of public political theory!
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NYPD Arrest More Than a Dozen Protesting Homeland Security Agents in Tense Confrontation www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/29/n...
NYPD Arrest More Than a Dozen Protesting Homeland Security Agents in Tense Confrontation
Dozens of masked federal agents were staging inside a parking lot when a spontaneous group of protesters got word of their presence. The NYPD helped clear a path for the federal agents to leave the ar...
www.thecity.nyc
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
NYPD Arrest More Than a Dozen Protesting Homeland Security Agents in Tense Confrontation www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/29/n...
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Years ago, my colleagues at Business Insider and I tracked YouTuber “cancellation” arcs. What we found is that for many entertainers, “cancellation” actually sets the stage for a redemption arc, one that can raise their profile higher than ever. It wasn’t career-ending. It was fuel.
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Years ago, my colleagues at Business Insider and I tracked YouTuber “cancellation” arcs. What we found is that for many entertainers, “cancellation” actually sets the stage for a redemption arc, one that can raise their profile higher than ever. It wasn’t career-ending. It was fuel.
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When we link arms and say NO, we stop fascism in its tracks.
See @taliajane.bsky.social's earlier posts for details on ICE melting in NYC.
See @taliajane.bsky.social's earlier posts for details on ICE melting in NYC.
Confirmed: Earlier this morning a photog overheard agents inside the parking garage say “dismissed,” believed to be calling off their planned mass raid.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
When we link arms and say NO, we stop fascism in its tracks.
See @taliajane.bsky.social's earlier posts for details on ICE melting in NYC.
See @taliajane.bsky.social's earlier posts for details on ICE melting in NYC.
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Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Everyone should read this terrifying thread about Hegseth’s published views wrt war crimes. It’s pretty fucking radical …. We needed to hear about this in his confirmation hearing.
A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
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Streaming apps are offering their biggest subscription deals of the year. Here's how to take advantage of those deals. www.wired.com/story/black-...
The Best Black Friday Streaming Deals With a Convenient Roommate's Email Address
Streaming apps are offering their biggest subscription deals of the year. Here's how to take advantage of those deals.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Streaming apps are offering their biggest subscription deals of the year. Here's how to take advantage of those deals. www.wired.com/story/black-...
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Confirmed: Earlier this morning a photog overheard agents inside the parking garage say “dismissed,” believed to be calling off their planned mass raid.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Confirmed: Earlier this morning a photog overheard agents inside the parking garage say “dismissed,” believed to be calling off their planned mass raid.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
A source tells me they had planned for *hundreds* of agents to flood Canal St. They got flooded instead.
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U.S. will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day for first time since 1988 www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/u-s-...
U.S. will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day for first time since 1988 - LGBTQ Nation
The current administration has also drastically slashed anti-HIV funding.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
U.S. will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day for first time since 1988 www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/u-s-...
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ICE was blocked and impeded by people all the way to the Lincoln Tunnel
November 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
ICE was blocked and impeded by people all the way to the Lincoln Tunnel
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Except small businesses, especially Black and Indigenous small businesses
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Reminder that we aren't shopping today through Dec 5. If you forget, here's a little tune to help you remember.
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We ain’t buying 💲HIT !!!
TikTok video by Jenifer Lewis
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November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Except small businesses, especially Black and Indigenous small businesses
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Five more capybara babies born at the Cape May Zoo! www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/f...
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Five more capybara babies born at the Cape May Zoo! www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/f...
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Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
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Last night, I was walking across the street, at a crosswalk, with the light, with the crosswalk signal, and almost got hit by a car turning. The person stopped to roll down their window and apologize… and then proceeded to tell me exactly why the whole incident was 100% my fault. 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last night, I was walking across the street, at a crosswalk, with the light, with the crosswalk signal, and almost got hit by a car turning. The person stopped to roll down their window and apologize… and then proceeded to tell me exactly why the whole incident was 100% my fault. 🤦♂️🤷♂️
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I got to do something AMAZING with my Christmas tree this year.
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I got to do something AMAZING with my Christmas tree this year.
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Escape your parents home, go for a walk, and listen to us gab about New York City news and politics. We go deep on Santacon, outdoor advertising, street parking, and how YIMBYs were the big winners in the Mamdani/Trump meeting. Featuring @anildash.com!
Anil Dash, Patrick Keene, Milly Tamarez
Podcast Episode · Not In My Backyard! · 11/28/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Escape your parents home, go for a walk, and listen to us gab about New York City news and politics. We go deep on Santacon, outdoor advertising, street parking, and how YIMBYs were the big winners in the Mamdani/Trump meeting. Featuring @anildash.com!
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I love whenever articles like this are all “SEE THE UNREASONABLE ANGRY DEMANDS OF THIS SJW TEACHER” and the teacher’s comment are always “please actually cite sources and try not to call your classmates demonic”
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I love whenever articles like this are all “SEE THE UNREASONABLE ANGRY DEMANDS OF THIS SJW TEACHER” and the teacher’s comment are always “please actually cite sources and try not to call your classmates demonic”
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War with Venezuela is unacceptable. It is a national disgrace and should not be done in our name. We must prosecute those who are complicit in making it happen. Our military should refuse to execute it, but if they do not,their senior leadership must be held accountable.
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
War with Venezuela is unacceptable. It is a national disgrace and should not be done in our name. We must prosecute those who are complicit in making it happen. Our military should refuse to execute it, but if they do not,their senior leadership must be held accountable.
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Hitler was bad.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
Perry: The pro-Hitler problem with the American right
"We need to get back to the basics: Hitler was bad. The people who suggest otherwise are also bad," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hitler was bad.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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Oof. He was truly a master, from Rosenkrantz & Guildenstern to Arcadia to Leopoldstadt—just a lifetime of tremendous, thought-provoking, hilarious work. RIP. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88
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November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Oof. He was truly a master, from Rosenkrantz & Guildenstern to Arcadia to Leopoldstadt—just a lifetime of tremendous, thought-provoking, hilarious work. RIP. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM