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The president is about to start a war for no real reason. All of the things he has blamed on the country he’s targeting — fentanyl distribution, “emptying the asylums” and sending patients to the U.S., alignment with Tren de Aragua— are provably, obviously false.
Lots of people are going to die.
Lots of people are going to die.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The president is about to start a war for no real reason. All of the things he has blamed on the country he’s targeting — fentanyl distribution, “emptying the asylums” and sending patients to the U.S., alignment with Tren de Aragua— are provably, obviously false.
Lots of people are going to die.
Lots of people are going to die.
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New Yorkers BLOCK ICE from leaving their parking garage ahead of a flopped mass raid attempt on Canal Street
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Yorkers BLOCK ICE from leaving their parking garage ahead of a flopped mass raid attempt on Canal Street
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These companies should be banned from receiving govt subsidies or tax credits
But instead, Amazon got a tax deal worth an estimated **$100M** to build a warehouse in Fall River, so that we could then subsidize Amazon *again* by feeding its workers
But instead, Amazon got a tax deal worth an estimated **$100M** to build a warehouse in Fall River, so that we could then subsidize Amazon *again* by feeding its workers
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
These companies should be banned from receiving govt subsidies or tax credits
But instead, Amazon got a tax deal worth an estimated **$100M** to build a warehouse in Fall River, so that we could then subsidize Amazon *again* by feeding its workers
But instead, Amazon got a tax deal worth an estimated **$100M** to build a warehouse in Fall River, so that we could then subsidize Amazon *again* by feeding its workers
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"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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If you only read one piece memorializing Alice Wong, it should be this one.
If you're interested, this tribute to Alice Wong was written by one of the people who knew her best
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
A Tribute to an Oracle, Alice Wong
Alice had the ability to look to the future and a world where laws and attitudes did not keep disabled people poor, pitied, and isolated.
www.thenation.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
If you only read one piece memorializing Alice Wong, it should be this one.
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"Fever protected against severe infection from human-origin flu viruses, with just a 2C increase in body temperature enough to turn a lethal infection into a mild disease"
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"Fever protected against severe infection from human-origin flu viruses, with just a 2C increase in body temperature enough to turn a lethal infection into a mild disease"
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"The researchers showed that raising body temperature to fever levels is effective at stopping human-origin flu viruses from replicating, but it is unlikely to stop avian flu viruses."
Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans
Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body’s ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new ...
www.gla.ac.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"The researchers showed that raising body temperature to fever levels is effective at stopping human-origin flu viruses from replicating, but it is unlikely to stop avian flu viruses."
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A beautiful memorial in honor of those harmed by ICE has been at the trolley stop near the ICE building in Portland for over 5 months
It has survived sweeps, people have defended it from the cops and feds
Unfortunately this morning right wingers destroyed it
It has survived sweeps, people have defended it from the cops and feds
Unfortunately this morning right wingers destroyed it
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A beautiful memorial in honor of those harmed by ICE has been at the trolley stop near the ICE building in Portland for over 5 months
It has survived sweeps, people have defended it from the cops and feds
Unfortunately this morning right wingers destroyed it
It has survived sweeps, people have defended it from the cops and feds
Unfortunately this morning right wingers destroyed it
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On this date in 1864, several hundred volunteers of the Third Colorado Cavalry at Sand Creek in what is now Colorado killed 150-230 Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians at a camp the Army had told the Natives to gather at if they wanted to be safe from attack. www.cpr.org/2025/11/28/w...
New Sand Creek Massacre book revives letters and the moral courage of Capt. Silas Soule, the officer who refused to fire
“Witness at Sand Creek” traces Capt. Silas Soule’s life through his letters that reveal why he refused to fire on Cheyenne and Arapaho families during the Sand Creek Massacre. The book highlights his ...
www.cpr.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On this date in 1864, several hundred volunteers of the Third Colorado Cavalry at Sand Creek in what is now Colorado killed 150-230 Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians at a camp the Army had told the Natives to gather at if they wanted to be safe from attack. www.cpr.org/2025/11/28/w...
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Asbestos doesn’t make you healthy again.
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Asbestos doesn’t make you healthy again.
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"House Burns" unused music by Bernard Herrmann.
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"House Burns" unused music by Bernard Herrmann.
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The markets are staying afloat right now on the hope that AI will destroy American workers. What a bleak thing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The markets are staying afloat right now on the hope that AI will destroy American workers. What a bleak thing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
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"The arc of the moral universe is running very late. It’s sitting in standstill traffic behind a fleet of Amazon delivery vans, a burning Tesla, and a stretch limousine with Truck Nuts."
The arc of the moral universe is rocking back and forth in the bathtub.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
Updates on the Arc of the Moral Universe
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - - -The arc of the moral universe is feeling ...
buff.ly
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"The arc of the moral universe is running very late. It’s sitting in standstill traffic behind a fleet of Amazon delivery vans, a burning Tesla, and a stretch limousine with Truck Nuts."
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“This November was only the second time since 1989 that Democrats won mayoral races in each of the state’s five largest cities.” www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Forget Mamdani. New York’s real political shift happened everywhere else.
Democrats flipped over 50 county legislative seats across the state. Republicans flipped one.
www.politico.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“This November was only the second time since 1989 that Democrats won mayoral races in each of the state’s five largest cities.” www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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“It was one night and I was … a few hundred metres away. And it was very clear that Israeli quadcopters were supporting the looters in attacking the local security [teams]”
The Israeli military killed “two local notables as they sat in their car, armed and ready to protect the convoy”
The Israeli military killed “two local notables as they sat in their car, armed and ready to protect the convoy”
Convincing evidence Israel backed aid convoy looters in Gaza, historian says
Account of visit to Gaza by French professor describes Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting convoys
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“It was one night and I was … a few hundred metres away. And it was very clear that Israeli quadcopters were supporting the looters in attacking the local security [teams]”
The Israeli military killed “two local notables as they sat in their car, armed and ready to protect the convoy”
The Israeli military killed “two local notables as they sat in their car, armed and ready to protect the convoy”
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The purpose of a system of is what it does.
OpenAI's Sora Is Letting Teens Generate Videos of School Shootings
OpenAI's Sora 2 easily allows teenagers to generate videos of school shootings and other harmful content, despite repeated claims of safety.
futurism.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The purpose of a system of is what it does.
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“.. What started as a 500-seat ballroom connected to the East Wing grew to 650 seats. Next, he wanted a 999-seat ballroom, then room for 1,350.” 🤡
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“.. What started as a 500-seat ballroom connected to the East Wing grew to 650 seats. Next, he wanted a 999-seat ballroom, then room for 1,350.” 🤡
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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The fire in Hong Kong is horrible and devastating. One thing I observe, in comparison to the Grenfell fire here, is that within three days, authorities have arrested 11 people, directors and top brass. I don't believe anyone, much less top brass, from Grenfell have faced charges, eight years later.
November 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The fire in Hong Kong is horrible and devastating. One thing I observe, in comparison to the Grenfell fire here, is that within three days, authorities have arrested 11 people, directors and top brass. I don't believe anyone, much less top brass, from Grenfell have faced charges, eight years later.
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Indeed. The "Western Civilization" they like is Nero, Columbus, and Hitler at the apex of their power.
They hate all the rest of it, especially the art, philosophy, and democracy. Hence stuff like their confusion and outrage when the Olympic ceremonies included the Olympian God of Festivals.
They hate all the rest of it, especially the art, philosophy, and democracy. Hence stuff like their confusion and outrage when the Olympic ceremonies included the Olympian God of Festivals.
It is odd to me that, like, you'd think it'd be parody if you said: to be clear, they only like the bad bits of Western Civilisation -- but that turns out to be true. They like the rapacious imperial murder, but not the art or intellectual achievements or civil liberties, etc.
i mean what are these "western values" these guys are so hopped up about? they are directly antagonistic to western europe. they don't believe in civil liberties. they reject democracy. and don't get me started on christianity, they hate their white neighbors almost as much as the brown ones
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Indeed. The "Western Civilization" they like is Nero, Columbus, and Hitler at the apex of their power.
They hate all the rest of it, especially the art, philosophy, and democracy. Hence stuff like their confusion and outrage when the Olympic ceremonies included the Olympian God of Festivals.
They hate all the rest of it, especially the art, philosophy, and democracy. Hence stuff like their confusion and outrage when the Olympic ceremonies included the Olympian God of Festivals.
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I think I underestimated how much Pence’s colleagues hate his former boss.
Indiana Senate Republican Greg Walker “said he would have reported the alleged violation to federal authorities “if I thought that there was anyone of integrity in Washington that would follow through on my accusation ..”
@adamwren.bsky.social #redistrict
dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
@adamwren.bsky.social #redistrict
dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I think I underestimated how much Pence’s colleagues hate his former boss.
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“Cancellation limbo”: when you’re definitely not cancelled but not as celebrated as you used to be. This is one reason why “cancel culture” discourse is so tiresome: a lot of people are using it to mean “my life was affected in some negative way by my actions”
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
November 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
“Cancellation limbo”: when you’re definitely not cancelled but not as celebrated as you used to be. This is one reason why “cancel culture” discourse is so tiresome: a lot of people are using it to mean “my life was affected in some negative way by my actions”
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
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That's fascinating. It's sort of the opposite of my friend with synesthesia where sound can become shapes, color can become tastes, etc.
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
That's fascinating. It's sort of the opposite of my friend with synesthesia where sound can become shapes, color can become tastes, etc.
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Things like this make me realise how much I, as someone with colour blindness, miss out on. 😢
(I only recently realised my brain's categorisation of things it encounters - shape, hard/soft, etc - does not generally include colour. Even though I can still obviously see colours, I don't trust them.)
(I only recently realised my brain's categorisation of things it encounters - shape, hard/soft, etc - does not generally include colour. Even though I can still obviously see colours, I don't trust them.)
November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Things like this make me realise how much I, as someone with colour blindness, miss out on. 😢
(I only recently realised my brain's categorisation of things it encounters - shape, hard/soft, etc - does not generally include colour. Even though I can still obviously see colours, I don't trust them.)
(I only recently realised my brain's categorisation of things it encounters - shape, hard/soft, etc - does not generally include colour. Even though I can still obviously see colours, I don't trust them.)
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Always wild when Republicans (or even Democrats!) are like "I don't think my father, the inventor of Reaganism, would be too pleased to hear about this" about something that the Reagan administration, in fact, did because it was filled with corrupt right-wing ideologues with no moral compasses
November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Always wild when Republicans (or even Democrats!) are like "I don't think my father, the inventor of Reaganism, would be too pleased to hear about this" about something that the Reagan administration, in fact, did because it was filled with corrupt right-wing ideologues with no moral compasses
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Woman child and pram, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
Evelyn Hofer, ca. 1967
Evelyn Hofer, ca. 1967
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Woman child and pram, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
Evelyn Hofer, ca. 1967
Evelyn Hofer, ca. 1967