Gray Matthews
@grayhiker.bsky.social
Radical contemplative, long artist, retired educator, grandfather, vigilant wonderer, living deliberately in deadening times
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The slain U.S. senator, like his martyred brother, knew how important it was to concede defeat—a lesson Trump still hasn’t learned. This piece is adapted from "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters" by Chris Matthews.
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What Senator Robert F. Kennedy Could Teach Donald Trump
Bobby Kennedy lost with grace. Donald Trump tried to burn the house down. What that difference means for American democracy.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The slain U.S. senator, like his martyred brother, knew how important it was to concede defeat—a lesson Trump still hasn’t learned. This piece is adapted from "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters" by Chris Matthews.
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/11/r...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/11/r...
This is really helpful to anyone new to the thought of Günther Anders. An English translation of his seminal work will finally be published in December 2025: The Obsolescence of Human Beings.
CBC Radio has produced a wonderful documentary about the philosopher Günther Anders and the notion of Promethean Shame, with the excellent Christopher John Müller, and I was able to contribute a little bit too. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed
Podcast Episode · Ideas · 2025-09-04 · 54m
podcasts.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is really helpful to anyone new to the thought of Günther Anders. An English translation of his seminal work will finally be published in December 2025: The Obsolescence of Human Beings.
“Something will matter. Please, hang onto those words, whatever your something might be, because it all matters."
—Kelly Hayes
—Kelly Hayes
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“Something will matter. Please, hang onto those words, whatever your something might be, because it all matters."
—Kelly Hayes
—Kelly Hayes
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We wanted to share this wonderful review from our cover artist @zarialynn.bsky.social via Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DQruuGEkU4k
I think it’s safe to say this is the most beautiful magazine I’ve ever been on the cover of! Wow, I’m so honoured and also just thrilled to now know about Resurgence 🙏
I think it’s safe to say this is the most beautiful magazine I’ve ever been on the cover of! Wow, I’m so honoured and also just thrilled to now know about Resurgence 🙏
November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We wanted to share this wonderful review from our cover artist @zarialynn.bsky.social via Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DQruuGEkU4k
I think it’s safe to say this is the most beautiful magazine I’ve ever been on the cover of! Wow, I’m so honoured and also just thrilled to now know about Resurgence 🙏
I think it’s safe to say this is the most beautiful magazine I’ve ever been on the cover of! Wow, I’m so honoured and also just thrilled to now know about Resurgence 🙏
Music will overcome the Noise.
Denoisers are usually seen as very clinical editing tools but I like the way they work on pads in place of a typical filter, especially after you add reverb+delay back in afterwards and how the "artifacts" interact with them. Doing EQ/filter preprocessing before the denoiser also sounds cool.
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Music will overcome the Noise.
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
I wanted to post a poem by Denise Levertov today in lively response to current events, but I decided to share a quote from her essays about stopping "the accelerating tumble,” instead, for anyone who might appreciate her eloquent gifts and passionate love of life.
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I wanted to post a poem by Denise Levertov today in lively response to current events, but I decided to share a quote from her essays about stopping "the accelerating tumble,” instead, for anyone who might appreciate her eloquent gifts and passionate love of life.
These stories only solidify the resolve of We the People—no cliché—to restore democracy & galvanize our shared public spirit in the face of all forthcoming attempts to rig or cancel any future elections. The monstrous disregard of children is unforgivable.
www.reuters.com/world/us/chi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/chi...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
These stories only solidify the resolve of We the People—no cliché—to restore democracy & galvanize our shared public spirit in the face of all forthcoming attempts to rig or cancel any future elections. The monstrous disregard of children is unforgivable.
www.reuters.com/world/us/chi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/chi...
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LA: “They took a US citizen father out and left a toddler in the backseat. Two heavily armed border patrol agents got in that car and drove the child and the vehicle away.”
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
LA: “They took a US citizen father out and left a toddler in the backseat. Two heavily armed border patrol agents got in that car and drove the child and the vehicle away.”
What are we doing?
What are we doing?
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Like you I am celebrating Tuesday's victories. However, my job is not to sugarcoat things and tell you it's all fixed. It is to warning about what to expect next and fight back.
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Like you I am celebrating Tuesday's victories. However, my job is not to sugarcoat things and tell you it's all fixed. It is to warning about what to expect next and fight back.
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
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Speaker Mike "I Don't Know" Johnson vs Sergeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes -- who knows less about what's going on?
Those Epstein files gotta be REALLY bad.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Those Epstein files gotta be REALLY bad.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Speaker Mike "I Don't Know" Johnson vs Sergeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes -- who knows less about what's going on?
Those Epstein files gotta be REALLY bad.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Those Epstein files gotta be REALLY bad.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Saw Frankenstein yesterday, just in time. It is phenomenal. The trailer might meet your expectations, but what you may not expect to experience is the deep tenderness of wisdom. Can we re-member & learn what love truly opens? Yes. And this film loves its audience.
www.ign.com/videos/frank...
www.ign.com/videos/frank...
Frankenstein - Official Final Trailer - IGN
Let us be monsters together. Watch the final Frankenstein trailer for this film starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, with Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. Frankenstein is w...
www.ign.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Saw Frankenstein yesterday, just in time. It is phenomenal. The trailer might meet your expectations, but what you may not expect to experience is the deep tenderness of wisdom. Can we re-member & learn what love truly opens? Yes. And this film loves its audience.
www.ign.com/videos/frank...
www.ign.com/videos/frank...
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❤️🎶💫
Van Morrison
Van Morrison
Van Morrison Have I told you lately (lyrics)
YouTube video by nick tsourmas
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November 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Van Morrison
Van Morrison
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
Watch and think. It seems that 27% are trying to discern their next steps in one direction or the other. Be helpful to them!
This is a fascinating statistic for a lot of reasons, some hopeful, but also, 57% of Americans can’t get behind the idea of “No Kings” 😳
43% of Americans identify as supporters of No Kings.
Only 30% identify as MAGA.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMbXV2X7/
Only 30% identify as MAGA.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMbXV2X7/
November 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Watch and think. It seems that 27% are trying to discern their next steps in one direction or the other. Be helpful to them!
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Donald Trump showing his appreciation for his Black soldiers, by Godfrey the comedian.
November 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Two federal courts agree that emergency SNAP fund benefits must be paid NOW. The Trump administration must act with the same speed and seriousness to get food benefits to our people that it has acted with to deport immigrants, destroy public health and bulldoze the White House. NOW.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Two federal courts agree that emergency SNAP fund benefits must be paid NOW. The Trump administration must act with the same speed and seriousness to get food benefits to our people that it has acted with to deport immigrants, destroy public health and bulldoze the White House. NOW.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
“Accountability happens when citizens demand it. Sometimes, they must demand it loudly and persistently. This is undoubtedly one of those moments."
—Joyce Vance, Giving Up is Unforgivable (2025, 6)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6x...
—Joyce Vance, Giving Up is Unforgivable (2025, 6)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6x...
B Jordan impeachment speech
YouTube video by Ronald Penny
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“Accountability happens when citizens demand it. Sometimes, they must demand it loudly and persistently. This is undoubtedly one of those moments."
—Joyce Vance, Giving Up is Unforgivable (2025, 6)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6x...
—Joyce Vance, Giving Up is Unforgivable (2025, 6)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6x...
“It’s important to figure out how to weave ourselves into the ecosystems that we are a part of in a way that doesn’t destroy ourselves and in a way that doesn’t destroy the other living things that we are in network with."
—Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Listen or read the transcript. Share w/others.
—Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Listen or read the transcript. Share w/others.
I talked to @biidaasamose.bsky.social about what it takes to stay human and protect each other in fascistic times, and how we can build networks of care, defend our neighbors, grieve, and make space for joy. This episode includes some Nishnaabe wisdom and music from Leanne. Transcript + audio:
Resisting ICE, Building Worlds: Care and Survival in Fascistic Times
“It’s all hands on deck and we have to fight. This is the only way,” says Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“It’s important to figure out how to weave ourselves into the ecosystems that we are a part of in a way that doesn’t destroy ourselves and in a way that doesn’t destroy the other living things that we are in network with."
—Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Listen or read the transcript. Share w/others.
—Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Listen or read the transcript. Share w/others.
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The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.
www.whatimreading.net
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
Now is the time to be part of the food security network because “feeding people matters.” I nominate Jill Dixon for President. All food programs, everywhere, need our help.
www.pbs.org/video/jill-d...
www.pbs.org/video/jill-d...
Report From Santa Fe, Produced by KENW | Jill Dixon, Executive Director of The Food Depot | Season 2025 | Episode 9
Food Crisis: The Trump administration has ordered the USDA to cancel funding for food programs.
www.pbs.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Now is the time to be part of the food security network because “feeding people matters.” I nominate Jill Dixon for President. All food programs, everywhere, need our help.
www.pbs.org/video/jill-d...
www.pbs.org/video/jill-d...
Wow. And to think: the gap is created by a government so petty that it refuses to even care about its own failures to care about working at all.
Food bank director: “for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Wow. And to think: the gap is created by a government so petty that it refuses to even care about its own failures to care about working at all.