What Would Kurt Wagner Do?
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Used to know a lot of things and sometimes I still do
Profile pic: Aaron Fischer from Avengers Academy #23 (written by Anthony Oliveira, art by Carola Borelli)
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
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update: this is easily the coolest lego build I’ve ever done
November 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
update: this is easily the coolest lego build I’ve ever done
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"Get his ass” Is so unreasonably funny to me. A huge win for the English language. Today's version of "seize him" imo
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 AM
"Get his ass” Is so unreasonably funny to me. A huge win for the English language. Today's version of "seize him" imo
Man, what a profoundly strange few years to have been wrestling with my relationship with Catholicism
November 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Man, what a profoundly strange few years to have been wrestling with my relationship with Catholicism
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I would like to introduce General James Longstreet, a Confederate general, who became a fierce advocate for black voting rights in Louisiana. Not a lot of statutes for General Longstreet, who not only became a Republican, but a radical one, jacobin.com/2024/01/jame....
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I would like to introduce General James Longstreet, a Confederate general, who became a fierce advocate for black voting rights in Louisiana. Not a lot of statutes for General Longstreet, who not only became a Republican, but a radical one, jacobin.com/2024/01/jame....
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When your enemies are fighting your job is to add fuel to the fire not yell at the people saying that it's good that they are fighting. A lot of people on this app have never been in a fist fight and it shows daily.
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
When your enemies are fighting your job is to add fuel to the fire not yell at the people saying that it's good that they are fighting. A lot of people on this app have never been in a fist fight and it shows daily.
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Duncan also served as a 'jailhouse lawyer' during those 28 years in which he was mistakenly incarcerated, meaning he developed legal skills to help fellow prisoners.
November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Duncan also served as a 'jailhouse lawyer' during those 28 years in which he was mistakenly incarcerated, meaning he developed legal skills to help fellow prisoners.
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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Let them fight is praxis. Some people don't seem to recognize this.
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Let them fight is praxis. Some people don't seem to recognize this.
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5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
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One of the most fascinating parts of the Trump presidency: two of the biggest bulwarks against Trump's descent on American cities are largely women willing to photograph and film ICE agents and Catholic priests and bishops willing to accompany migrants to court. You see both in Chicago.
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
One of the most fascinating parts of the Trump presidency: two of the biggest bulwarks against Trump's descent on American cities are largely women willing to photograph and film ICE agents and Catholic priests and bishops willing to accompany migrants to court. You see both in Chicago.
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First off. Hell yes to this man because he understands how powerful his platform is and made sure to call something out many people would have not seen otherwise.
And I love that the Athletic made sure to find the most serious Bron photo art they could lol
And I love that the Athletic made sure to find the most serious Bron photo art they could lol
LeBron James voiced his opinion on the incident involving a Texas state trooper at the Gamecocks-Aggies game.
The state trooper was "relieved of his game day assignment.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The state trooper was "relieved of his game day assignment.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
First off. Hell yes to this man because he understands how powerful his platform is and made sure to call something out many people would have not seen otherwise.
And I love that the Athletic made sure to find the most serious Bron photo art they could lol
And I love that the Athletic made sure to find the most serious Bron photo art they could lol
I was delighted by the joke about Willikins being Vimes' batman (after I looked up the meaning as it was used, anyway).
He and Alfred would get on famously
He and Alfred would get on famously
Discworld QOTD, from Snuff
“Truth is, Mister Stratford, from where I sit he’s a choirboy, he really is, but there has to be some justice in the world, you see, not necessarily law justice but justice justice, and that’s why I’m going to kill you.”
“Truth is, Mister Stratford, from where I sit he’s a choirboy, he really is, but there has to be some justice in the world, you see, not necessarily law justice but justice justice, and that’s why I’m going to kill you.”
Discworld QOTD, from I Shall Wear Midnight
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I was delighted by the joke about Willikins being Vimes' batman (after I looked up the meaning as it was used, anyway).
He and Alfred would get on famously
He and Alfred would get on famously
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maybe i’m naive but i think it’s kinda doomerism to always be saying this is gonna take decades to undo or you’ll be old or dead when it ends. first it doesn’t matter, plant trees you won’t live to sit in the shade of. second great change is capable of happening very quickly
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
maybe i’m naive but i think it’s kinda doomerism to always be saying this is gonna take decades to undo or you’ll be old or dead when it ends. first it doesn’t matter, plant trees you won’t live to sit in the shade of. second great change is capable of happening very quickly
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Please stop using language that suggests that people with criminal records are appropriate targets for this administration's violence. One in three adults has a criminal record. Stop playing sacrifice games with fascists. Stop surrendering entire categories of people in your own mind.
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Please stop using language that suggests that people with criminal records are appropriate targets for this administration's violence. One in three adults has a criminal record. Stop playing sacrifice games with fascists. Stop surrendering entire categories of people in your own mind.
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Rudy Bridges is younger than the Sitting President of the United States and 29 sitting United States Senators
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Rudy Bridges is younger than the Sitting President of the United States and 29 sitting United States Senators
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November 13th-19th is Trans Awareness Week.
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
November 13th-19th is Trans Awareness Week.
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“there is a point on the graph where things get Worse, and there you will find Ronald Reagan” stays undefeated
it's fascinating that you can see when exactly the Reagan revolution happened
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“there is a point on the graph where things get Worse, and there you will find Ronald Reagan” stays undefeated
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youre asking chatgpt. im asking my discord full of autistic people that i keep in my back pocket. we are not the same.
November 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
youre asking chatgpt. im asking my discord full of autistic people that i keep in my back pocket. we are not the same.
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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not the main point but it should be illegal to interview someone more than 3 times for the same position
3 years ago today, Riot Games offered me a job making more money than I ever thought I’d make in my life. I had 19 interviews over 2.5 months to get it. Partner and I were moving to LA for it. I put in notice at my job and apartment.
2 weeks later they rescinded the offer due to “headcount issues”.
2 weeks later they rescinded the offer due to “headcount issues”.
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
not the main point but it should be illegal to interview someone more than 3 times for the same position
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Also in here: DHS responded to the faith-led protest yesterday, calling participants “violent rioters” and “imbecilic morons” who need to “get a job.”
Asked about the statement, one UMC pastor who participated in the protest told me: "This is our job." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Asked about the statement, one UMC pastor who participated in the protest told me: "This is our job." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Also in here: DHS responded to the faith-led protest yesterday, calling participants “violent rioters” and “imbecilic morons” who need to “get a job.”
Asked about the statement, one UMC pastor who participated in the protest told me: "This is our job." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Asked about the statement, one UMC pastor who participated in the protest told me: "This is our job." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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So the streamer Ludwig recently found out that one of his earliest regular viewers, who was trans, passed away and tonight he's doing a charity stream for the Trevor Project. So far he's raised over $46,000 in about 5 hours. www.twitch.tv/ludwig
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So the streamer Ludwig recently found out that one of his earliest regular viewers, who was trans, passed away and tonight he's doing a charity stream for the Trevor Project. So far he's raised over $46,000 in about 5 hours. www.twitch.tv/ludwig
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you could fact check this — there aren’t 30 million illegal immigrants and there is no evidence that the presence of an immigrant in say houston has any impact on housing in madison, wisconsin — or you could note straightforwardly that this is just nazi rhetoric
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
you could fact check this — there aren’t 30 million illegal immigrants and there is no evidence that the presence of an immigrant in say houston has any impact on housing in madison, wisconsin — or you could note straightforwardly that this is just nazi rhetoric
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there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all