Jim Kuras 🍉
@eadgbk.bsky.social
dad, musician, geographer
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Humanity's shortcomings, hot takes, music, occasional moments of levity, stuff my kid says. I attempt to be factual*
*this feed is not peer reviewed, obviously. You're on social media.
(he/his/him)
Humanity's shortcomings, hot takes, music, occasional moments of levity, stuff my kid says. I attempt to be factual*
*this feed is not peer reviewed, obviously. You're on social media.
I wish this weren't so spot on.
Supreme Court's trending. What rights did we lose today?
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I wish this weren't so spot on.
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the supreme court birthright citizenship case will not determine the answer to any constitutional question, but it will determine which justices do not meet the bar’s character and fitness requirements
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
the supreme court birthright citizenship case will not determine the answer to any constitutional question, but it will determine which justices do not meet the bar’s character and fitness requirements
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This is exactly what churches should be doing, calling out injustice.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is exactly what churches should be doing, calling out injustice.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
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not only did they pull out of the competition, they are not airing eurovision on any broadcasting channels in these countries either.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
Eurovision has allowed Israel to compete in 2026.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
December 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
not only did they pull out of the competition, they are not airing eurovision on any broadcasting channels in these countries either.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
Imagine a young earther failing a geology class and then trying to get the professor fired for not bending the foundations of the discipline to accommodate the student's beliefs.
apnews.com/article/univ...
apnews.com/article/univ...
Oklahoma university instructor on leave after failing Bible-based essay on gender
A University of Oklahoma instructor has been placed on leave after a student complained about receiving a failing grade on a paper.
apnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Imagine a young earther failing a geology class and then trying to get the professor fired for not bending the foundations of the discipline to accommodate the student's beliefs.
apnews.com/article/univ...
apnews.com/article/univ...
This could serve as a reasonable preface to any Trump presidential biography.
#zeronotes
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
#zeronotes
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
The President Who Never Grew Up
Instead of focusing on governing, Trump spends his days chasing entertainment, attention and renovation projects that reflect a presidency stuck in adolescence.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This could serve as a reasonable preface to any Trump presidential biography.
#zeronotes
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
#zeronotes
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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The boat strikes are illegal. Dope couriers are not military combatants. So killing them with air strikes instead of arresting them is murder. It’s that simple.
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The boat strikes are illegal. Dope couriers are not military combatants. So killing them with air strikes instead of arresting them is murder. It’s that simple.
Journalists should reframe how they ask Mike Johnson questions. Perhaps something like:
Speaker Johnson, you probably haven't heard about [big story, that he's DEFINITELY heard about], so here is a quick summary of the events. Can you please comment on the legality of this, etc.?
Speaker Johnson, you probably haven't heard about [big story, that he's DEFINITELY heard about], so here is a quick summary of the events. Can you please comment on the legality of this, etc.?
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Journalists should reframe how they ask Mike Johnson questions. Perhaps something like:
Speaker Johnson, you probably haven't heard about [big story, that he's DEFINITELY heard about], so here is a quick summary of the events. Can you please comment on the legality of this, etc.?
Speaker Johnson, you probably haven't heard about [big story, that he's DEFINITELY heard about], so here is a quick summary of the events. Can you please comment on the legality of this, etc.?
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Pete Hegseth is a testament to the power of white supremacy. People have spent years in prison for far less and yet he’s free and just chugging along at his job he’s not qualified for. Sheesh
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Pete Hegseth is a testament to the power of white supremacy. People have spent years in prison for far less and yet he’s free and just chugging along at his job he’s not qualified for. Sheesh
Me: How was school today? What did you do?
My 4yo: I played with fire.
My 4yo: I played with fire.
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Me: How was school today? What did you do?
My 4yo: I played with fire.
My 4yo: I played with fire.
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No doubt this very important story will get lost in the noise of the news cycle. Another key aspect of democracy is at risk. Take note:
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
www.npr.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
No doubt this very important story will get lost in the noise of the news cycle. Another key aspect of democracy is at risk. Take note:
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
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Lecturing on Watergate this morning and trying to decide how to communicate "no, Congress used to care when presidents did crimes!" without derailing the lecture and/or sobbing
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Lecturing on Watergate this morning and trying to decide how to communicate "no, Congress used to care when presidents did crimes!" without derailing the lecture and/or sobbing
Why Paul McCartney’s 'Wonderful Christmastime' gets so much hate www.npr.org/2025/12/01/n...
Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?
In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
www.npr.org
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why Paul McCartney’s 'Wonderful Christmastime' gets so much hate www.npr.org/2025/12/01/n...
It's just jihad, jihad, jihad all the time with this guy. How will this city ever survive it?
Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It's just jihad, jihad, jihad all the time with this guy. How will this city ever survive it?
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The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes
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Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
Horrific scenes of an apartment building fire coming out of Hong Kong. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their families.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Horrific scenes of an apartment building fire coming out of Hong Kong. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their families.
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So I got to attend a Q&A with Tom Morello (guitar legend of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE fame), and from him I heard a very smart creative lesson, applicable to more than just musicians -- thought I'd share it, and some further thoughts and stories here:
A Very Good Piece Of Creative Advice From Tom Morello
As a cantankerous alt-rock grunge-loving teenager, I was not particularly a Rage Against the Machine guy — I mean, I liked the music but it didn’t connect with me, and my theory now as …
terribleminds.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
So I got to attend a Q&A with Tom Morello (guitar legend of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE fame), and from him I heard a very smart creative lesson, applicable to more than just musicians -- thought I'd share it, and some further thoughts and stories here:
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
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That sound you heard was every GOP elected official with a lick of sense absolutely SHITTING themselves thinking about the visual of Mark Kelly back in uniform before a military court as Whiskey Pete's handpicked chucklefucks try to railroad him on bogus charges.
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
That sound you heard was every GOP elected official with a lick of sense absolutely SHITTING themselves thinking about the visual of Mark Kelly back in uniform before a military court as Whiskey Pete's handpicked chucklefucks try to railroad him on bogus charges.
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you should keep your star wars rankings to yourself. it's like your taco bell order. no one needs to hear about that in polite company.
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
you should keep your star wars rankings to yourself. it's like your taco bell order. no one needs to hear about that in polite company.