A hopepunk tragic optimist
@kmartino.bsky.social
Dad, Husband, software engineer, bad songwriter.
Outrage may engage, but truth, and trust, scale.
Be Kind, Be True, Believe.
"Maybe it’s not too late, to learn how to love, and forget how to hate."
“Be excellent to each other”
Outrage may engage, but truth, and trust, scale.
Be Kind, Be True, Believe.
"Maybe it’s not too late, to learn how to love, and forget how to hate."
“Be excellent to each other”
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Y’all wanna hear a wild story? Charlie is right — this medley Prince made 30 years ago, blending many of his greatest hits & fan favorites into an extended mashup, is one of the most fun “only Prince could do this” things he made in the 90s. BUT: he told us he was gonna do it. In an AOL chat room…
Unpopular opinion: the Purple Medley is one of the best things Prince ever did.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nJE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nJE...
Prince - The Purple Medley (Fan Music Video)
YouTube video by VDJ Vivacity
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Y’all wanna hear a wild story? Charlie is right — this medley Prince made 30 years ago, blending many of his greatest hits & fan favorites into an extended mashup, is one of the most fun “only Prince could do this” things he made in the 90s. BUT: he told us he was gonna do it. In an AOL chat room…
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"Morals are bad because they won't help your cause," an article by someone who hates your cause and wants your cause to fail.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Morals are bad because they won't help your cause," an article by someone who hates your cause and wants your cause to fail.
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You take away the humanism or the emphasis on moral character and you’re just left with military propaganda in space.
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
You take away the humanism or the emphasis on moral character and you’re just left with military propaganda in space.
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Post your favorite Star Trek character(s). Wrong answers only.
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Post your favorite Star Trek character(s). Wrong answers only.
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Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
November 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
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I only got to hear Todd Snider in concert one time, when a friend who wanted me to hear him invited me to the show at the Great American in SF. It was such a memorable night, and not just because Ramblin Jack Elliott was on stage with him. Sad to hear that Todd Snider has passed on, far too young.
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I only got to hear Todd Snider in concert one time, when a friend who wanted me to hear him invited me to the show at the Great American in SF. It was such a memorable night, and not just because Ramblin Jack Elliott was on stage with him. Sad to hear that Todd Snider has passed on, far too young.
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No one should have to face such threats.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
No one should have to face such threats.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
It would’ve been nice if Greene had realized this before she amplified and endorsed calls for executing Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
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dystopian ass weather report
Chicago may experience less tear gas use as Operation Midway Blitz winds down. Cold and wet weather reduce effectiveness, while wind adds unpredictability.
Wind, cold temps can change the impact of tear gas and pepper balls, experts say
chicago.suntimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
dystopian ass weather report
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Pundits have said Zohran is a strictly-NYC phenomenon. But a DSA member named Kelsea Bond just got elected to the Atlanta City Council. I talked to her about how she won.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
The DSA Candidate Who Won Down South
An interview with newly elected Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond
www.hamiltonnolan.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pundits have said Zohran is a strictly-NYC phenomenon. But a DSA member named Kelsea Bond just got elected to the Atlanta City Council. I talked to her about how she won.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
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WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
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NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
NEW: Transgender Activists to Dine with Pope Leo XIV during Sunday's Jubilee for the Poor
Papal luncheon with trans advocate Alessia Nobile set for Sunday at Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor, highlighting a legacy of outreach and hopes for continued inclusion.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
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A quarter of the entire deployed US Navy is now stationed in the Caribbean.
That goes way beyond frighteners.
That goes way beyond frighteners.
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A quarter of the entire deployed US Navy is now stationed in the Caribbean.
That goes way beyond frighteners.
That goes way beyond frighteners.
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The Regional Rail car inspections are complete. The disruptions will linger till the end of the year, SEPTA says. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
SEPTA completes inspections of Regional Rail cars — though disruptions will continue
SEPTA announced Friday that it had completed its audit of the entire fleet of 223 Silverliner IV cars, meeting a Nov. 14 federal deadline for safety compliance. Delays aren’t over.
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Regional Rail car inspections are complete. The disruptions will linger till the end of the year, SEPTA says. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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Broadview.
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Broadview.
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Literally EVERYTHING the Trump admin does is about identity, it's just a white male Christian identity. Democrats don't talk about identity more than Republicans to, we just have the gall to include OTHER IDENTITIES.
This whole debate is stupid and I'm annoyed Buttigieg is engaging with it.
This whole debate is stupid and I'm annoyed Buttigieg is engaging with it.
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Literally EVERYTHING the Trump admin does is about identity, it's just a white male Christian identity. Democrats don't talk about identity more than Republicans to, we just have the gall to include OTHER IDENTITIES.
This whole debate is stupid and I'm annoyed Buttigieg is engaging with it.
This whole debate is stupid and I'm annoyed Buttigieg is engaging with it.
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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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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This Black Fungus Might Be Healing Chernobyl By Drinking Radiation. The fungi contain melanin, which “absorbs radiation, which is then converted into usable energy, allowing it to grow in areas with intense radioactive exposure.” [forbes.com]
This Black Fungus Might Be Healing Chernobyl By Drinking Radiation—A Biologist Explains
Cladosporium sphaerospermum is a remarkable species of radiotrophic fungus that is thriving in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and which scientists are studying to unlock applications in a wide range of fields.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This Black Fungus Might Be Healing Chernobyl By Drinking Radiation. The fungi contain melanin, which “absorbs radiation, which is then converted into usable energy, allowing it to grow in areas with intense radioactive exposure.” [forbes.com]
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The Farmers’ Almanac, citing a “chaotic media environment”, will cease publication after their 2026 edition. The almanac dates back to 1818. (The Old Farmer’s Almanac, started in 1792, is still going.) [apnews.com]
A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble
The 208-year-old Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac says it will publish its planting guidance and weather predictions for the final time, citing financial challenges.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Farmers’ Almanac, citing a “chaotic media environment”, will cease publication after their 2026 edition. The almanac dates back to 1818. (The Old Farmer’s Almanac, started in 1792, is still going.) [apnews.com]
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· Empower Teams
· Reduce Cognitive Workload
· Develop New Mindsets
The perfect starting point for tech leads, platform engineers, DevOps teams, and engineering managers who want to deliver software faster without burning out their teams.
· Reduce Cognitive Workload
· Develop New Mindsets
The perfect starting point for tech leads, platform engineers, DevOps teams, and engineering managers who want to deliver software faster without burning out their teams.
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
· Empower Teams
· Reduce Cognitive Workload
· Develop New Mindsets
The perfect starting point for tech leads, platform engineers, DevOps teams, and engineering managers who want to deliver software faster without burning out their teams.
· Reduce Cognitive Workload
· Develop New Mindsets
The perfect starting point for tech leads, platform engineers, DevOps teams, and engineering managers who want to deliver software faster without burning out their teams.
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Excited to announce I’m joining @wired.com as a senior writer covering the business of AI!
I’ve long been a fan of WIRED, but its recent coverage has felt especially impactful. I'm thrilled to work with this talented team, and continue reporting on AI as it reshapes Silicon Valley and the world.
I’ve long been a fan of WIRED, but its recent coverage has felt especially impactful. I'm thrilled to work with this talented team, and continue reporting on AI as it reshapes Silicon Valley and the world.
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Excited to announce I’m joining @wired.com as a senior writer covering the business of AI!
I’ve long been a fan of WIRED, but its recent coverage has felt especially impactful. I'm thrilled to work with this talented team, and continue reporting on AI as it reshapes Silicon Valley and the world.
I’ve long been a fan of WIRED, but its recent coverage has felt especially impactful. I'm thrilled to work with this talented team, and continue reporting on AI as it reshapes Silicon Valley and the world.
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I don’t know how bad the economic numbers are going to end up this quarter. But I do know the party that controls the presidency, House and Senate is going to blame the party that doesn’t.
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I don’t know how bad the economic numbers are going to end up this quarter. But I do know the party that controls the presidency, House and Senate is going to blame the party that doesn’t.