hollwa
@hollwa.bsky.social
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On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
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Pocket friends, things feel really bleak and hard right now, but we all need some joy to keep us going. Here is some joy: Paper Airplane magazine, aka Highlights for adults, is launching for-reals! paperairplane.pub#subscribe
Paper Airplane magazine
Subscribe now for 2026! Available in digital and print.
paperairplane.pub
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Pocket friends, things feel really bleak and hard right now, but we all need some joy to keep us going. Here is some joy: Paper Airplane magazine, aka Highlights for adults, is launching for-reals! paperairplane.pub#subscribe
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The killer of Renee Good proudly RECORDED THE KILLING. Body cams won't stop this. And "training" just gives ICE more money to train its agents to keep doing what they're doing.
Abolish ICE. Defund it entirely.
If @booker.senate.gov is your senator, please call him what you think. (202) 224-3224
Abolish ICE. Defund it entirely.
If @booker.senate.gov is your senator, please call him what you think. (202) 224-3224
THREAD. Having just written a book about this and talked to a LOT of Democrats, I can assure you that neither Cory Booker nor the policing industry he’s advertising think that more money for ICE “training” and tech would address any problem that any person of good will has with what ICE is doing.
January 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The killer of Renee Good proudly RECORDED THE KILLING. Body cams won't stop this. And "training" just gives ICE more money to train its agents to keep doing what they're doing.
Abolish ICE. Defund it entirely.
If @booker.senate.gov is your senator, please call him what you think. (202) 224-3224
Abolish ICE. Defund it entirely.
If @booker.senate.gov is your senator, please call him what you think. (202) 224-3224
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Two poems — one by me, one by Charles W. Brice — about the murder of Renee Nicole Good, up today at Vox Populi.
Rachel Trousdale & Charles W. Brice: Two Elegies for Renée Nicole Good
I think of long dead Germans caught in the Bardo. Are they wagging their fingers at us? Now you know what it felt like, they say
voxpopulisphere.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Two poems — one by me, one by Charles W. Brice — about the murder of Renee Nicole Good, up today at Vox Populi.
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Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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it's a really dark day for journalism and this country. the old institutions simply will not stand—and that's why it's time to create new ones.
make independent media a viable path. subscribe to the handbasket: www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
make independent media a viable path. subscribe to the handbasket: www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
The Handbasket
100% independent journalism by Marisa Kabas
www.thehandbasket.co
October 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
it's a really dark day for journalism and this country. the old institutions simply will not stand—and that's why it's time to create new ones.
make independent media a viable path. subscribe to the handbasket: www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
make independent media a viable path. subscribe to the handbasket: www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
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Support independent journalists wherever you are. Exhort your local officials to protect them from ICE and Trump. They're critical to our survival and democracy's survival. I do not exaggerate here.
October 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Support independent journalists wherever you are. Exhort your local officials to protect them from ICE and Trump. They're critical to our survival and democracy's survival. I do not exaggerate here.
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“As politicians turn on this final tool, can we not at last agree that our government has no plan to control COVID-19?
The plan is to offload the costs of this virus - of mitigation, of infection, of long-term damage to health, of lost wages- onto you.”
www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...
The plan is to offload the costs of this virus - of mitigation, of infection, of long-term damage to health, of lost wages- onto you.”
www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...
With RFK's Attacks on the COVID Vaccine It's Official: We Don't Have the Tools
RFK's moves to limit access to the COVID vaccine are the latest in a long line of moves that shrank- rather than expanded- the size of the so-called anti-COVID "toolbox"
www.thegauntlet.news
September 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
“As politicians turn on this final tool, can we not at last agree that our government has no plan to control COVID-19?
The plan is to offload the costs of this virus - of mitigation, of infection, of long-term damage to health, of lost wages- onto you.”
www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...
The plan is to offload the costs of this virus - of mitigation, of infection, of long-term damage to health, of lost wages- onto you.”
www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...
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i'm 800 free subscribers away from a huge milestone for the handbasket. think we can do it?
www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
The Handbasket
100% independent journalism by Marisa Kabas
www.thehandbasket.co
September 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
i'm 800 free subscribers away from a huge milestone for the handbasket. think we can do it?
www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
www.thehandbasket.co/subscribe
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Many media outlets hid the full truth of Trump -- his background in organized crime, his Epstein ties -- out of fear, only to be obliterated by him in the end. Had they not self-censored then, they might not be state-censored now. When you hide the truth, you face the consequences.
September 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Many media outlets hid the full truth of Trump -- his background in organized crime, his Epstein ties -- out of fear, only to be obliterated by him in the end. Had they not self-censored then, they might not be state-censored now. When you hide the truth, you face the consequences.
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Here's a clip from one of the church services — i.e., Prestonwood Baptist in Texas.
Reminder: As the pastor, Jack Graham, makes clear, this is not an actual clip of Charlie Kirk. He never said these words. This is an entirely AI-generated fabrication that, nonetheless, garners a standing ovation.
Reminder: As the pastor, Jack Graham, makes clear, this is not an actual clip of Charlie Kirk. He never said these words. This is an entirely AI-generated fabrication that, nonetheless, garners a standing ovation.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Here's a clip from one of the church services — i.e., Prestonwood Baptist in Texas.
Reminder: As the pastor, Jack Graham, makes clear, this is not an actual clip of Charlie Kirk. He never said these words. This is an entirely AI-generated fabrication that, nonetheless, garners a standing ovation.
Reminder: As the pastor, Jack Graham, makes clear, this is not an actual clip of Charlie Kirk. He never said these words. This is an entirely AI-generated fabrication that, nonetheless, garners a standing ovation.
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You took a (long) break from wearing a mask, right? You got away with it. But, guess what? There's a *lot* more Covid around again. And, access to vax is up in the air.
Just put a (good) mask on again when you're out and about and you'll be much more protected as well as protecting others. ✨✨✨
Just put a (good) mask on again when you're out and about and you'll be much more protected as well as protecting others. ✨✨✨
COVID cases are up throughout the country. I talked to doctors about where cases are highest right now and what folks should do to stay healthy: www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
COVID-19 Is Surging Again — And These Regions Are Facing The Sharpest Spikes
While everyone should take precautions to stay well, folks in certain states should be extra careful.
www.huffpost.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
You took a (long) break from wearing a mask, right? You got away with it. But, guess what? There's a *lot* more Covid around again. And, access to vax is up in the air.
Just put a (good) mask on again when you're out and about and you'll be much more protected as well as protecting others. ✨✨✨
Just put a (good) mask on again when you're out and about and you'll be much more protected as well as protecting others. ✨✨✨
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muppetized movie posters: thread
June 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
muppetized movie posters: thread
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“Massive numbers of students are going to emerge from university with degrees, and into the workforce, who are essentially illiterate…Both in the literal sense and in the sense of being historically illiterate and having no knowledge of their own culture, much less anyone else’s.”
Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College
ChatGPT has unraveled the entire academic project.
nymag.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
“Massive numbers of students are going to emerge from university with degrees, and into the workforce, who are essentially illiterate…Both in the literal sense and in the sense of being historically illiterate and having no knowledge of their own culture, much less anyone else’s.”
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And yet the majority of liberals & leftists believe what RFK says about Covid and are completely aligned with his Covid denialism. This is how insane you sound when u start talking about how Covid is “mild now” (it’s not mild and we are still in an active pandemic w fewer treatments than in 2022)
Could you imagine if the head of the United States healthcare system didn’t believe that HIV caused AIDS?
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
May 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
And yet the majority of liberals & leftists believe what RFK says about Covid and are completely aligned with his Covid denialism. This is how insane you sound when u start talking about how Covid is “mild now” (it’s not mild and we are still in an active pandemic w fewer treatments than in 2022)
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So refreshing to see a COVID-aware doctor dropping basic truth bombs—and not doing the lazy “lockdowns” thing.
“There was a huge peak [of COVID in wastewater] in 2022 when schools opened,” Roussos said. “That was when we had that 40% chronic absenteeism.”
www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-ente...
“There was a huge peak [of COVID in wastewater] in 2022 when schools opened,” Roussos said. “That was when we had that 40% chronic absenteeism.”
www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-ente...
‘Long COVID’ is keeping kids out of school, Merced doctor warns
The Merced County District Attorney has issued warrants for parents and guardians due to high absenteeism in schools, but a doctor believes the absenteeism is a symptom of “long COVID” …
www.yourcentralvalley.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
So refreshing to see a COVID-aware doctor dropping basic truth bombs—and not doing the lazy “lockdowns” thing.
“There was a huge peak [of COVID in wastewater] in 2022 when schools opened,” Roussos said. “That was when we had that 40% chronic absenteeism.”
www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-ente...
“There was a huge peak [of COVID in wastewater] in 2022 when schools opened,” Roussos said. “That was when we had that 40% chronic absenteeism.”
www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-ente...
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To say legacy media is not built for this moment is a gross understatement. The people destroying this country are being treated with respect.
NPR Morning Edition had Steve Bannon on yesterday, and PBS News Hour has Chris Rufo on right now. What the fuck is wrong with you??? What possible reason is there to platform these lying assholes???
May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
To say legacy media is not built for this moment is a gross understatement. The people destroying this country are being treated with respect.
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Today: I talked to one of my absolute heroes, @deborahb.bsky.social, about RFK Jr., how the US got food purity laws, the wild west of American food in the 19th century... and how to avoid going back to the days of formaldehyde milk and brick-dust spices.
buttondown.com/theswordandt...
buttondown.com/theswordandt...
How to Not Get Poisoned in America
The minute I saw that Robert Kennedy Jr., a notorious disease-loving health crank, was going to be responsible for the nation’s health—and the health of its...
buttondown.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today: I talked to one of my absolute heroes, @deborahb.bsky.social, about RFK Jr., how the US got food purity laws, the wild west of American food in the 19th century... and how to avoid going back to the days of formaldehyde milk and brick-dust spices.
buttondown.com/theswordandt...
buttondown.com/theswordandt...
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Latest podcast is out: Get in everyone, we are going to Resistance Summer School!
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Columbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I'm Going to Teach It Anyway.
This is not a time for media literacy or historical knowledge to be held hostage by institutions bending the knee to authoritarianism.
open.substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Latest podcast is out: Get in everyone, we are going to Resistance Summer School!
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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In a moment when institutions are capitulating to the administration over diversity and race—
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
April 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In a moment when institutions are capitulating to the administration over diversity and race—
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
Im thinking of offering a condensed version of my short Columbia course on race, media and global history for this moment.
Would y’all sign up?
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I'm glad libraries are letting patrons know why their favorite services are no longer available — but I think we can make it even clearer, since most folks probably don't know what IMLS is or who "paused" it. Let's spell it out!
April 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I'm glad libraries are letting patrons know why their favorite services are no longer available — but I think we can make it even clearer, since most folks probably don't know what IMLS is or who "paused" it. Let's spell it out!
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Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American National ...
www.latimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
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i’m compiling my series of muppets on magazine covers here: thread
April 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
i’m compiling my series of muppets on magazine covers here: thread