aaron
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6) Rosa Parks wasn't meek. A lifelong believer in self defense, her politics were expansive. She loved Martin & Malcolm & Stokely, Ella Baker & Queen Mother Moore, fought for reparations, Black history in every curriculum, prisoner defense, welfare rights—"any move to show we are dissatisfied."
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
6) Rosa Parks wasn't meek. A lifelong believer in self defense, her politics were expansive. She loved Martin & Malcolm & Stokely, Ella Baker & Queen Mother Moore, fought for reparations, Black history in every curriculum, prisoner defense, welfare rights—"any move to show we are dissatisfied."
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I grew up Jehovah's Witness so I don't have an answer for the first. Secular-wise though... the Jackson 5 rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town ALL DAY.
What is your favorite "Christian" Christmas song and what is your favorite "Secular" Christmas song?
I will probably always adore "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for Christian.
And "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for secular.
I will probably always adore "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for Christian.
And "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for secular.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I grew up Jehovah's Witness so I don't have an answer for the first. Secular-wise though... the Jackson 5 rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town ALL DAY.
The whiplash between coming across niche reactionary ideologues on Substack and coming here is too much for me. Mix that with some YouTube theological apologia and it's a perfect digital storm.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The whiplash between coming across niche reactionary ideologues on Substack and coming here is too much for me. Mix that with some YouTube theological apologia and it's a perfect digital storm.
My mind is yearning for an internet detox. Someone break my laptop please (after I finish my homework)
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
My mind is yearning for an internet detox. Someone break my laptop please (after I finish my homework)
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That tradition, expanded and upgraded through multiple iterations — the Civil War, World War II, the Second Reconstruction — has been a crucial resource for those seeking to bring about a more just, equal, and inclusive republic.
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
That tradition, expanded and upgraded through multiple iterations — the Civil War, World War II, the Second Reconstruction — has been a crucial resource for those seeking to bring about a more just, equal, and inclusive republic.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates asks Palestinian scholar & writer Tareq Baconi “what is it about this genocide particularly” that has changed us? Baconi, who has written extensively on Hamas & the history of Palestinian resistance, points to 3 factors. It’s happening in full view of the world, yet still allowed...
November 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Ta-Nehisi Coates asks Palestinian scholar & writer Tareq Baconi “what is it about this genocide particularly” that has changed us? Baconi, who has written extensively on Hamas & the history of Palestinian resistance, points to 3 factors. It’s happening in full view of the world, yet still allowed...
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WHERE THE WEAK GROW STRONG AND THE STRONG GROW GREAT
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
WHERE THE WEAK GROW STRONG AND THE STRONG GROW GREAT
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rage bait slop about a halal only microwave being from a Morocco based account is a good bit
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
rage bait slop about a halal only microwave being from a Morocco based account is a good bit
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A reporter asks if Mamdani stands by calling Trump a fascist. Mamdani starts to give a delicate answer.
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A reporter asks if Mamdani stands by calling Trump a fascist. Mamdani starts to give a delicate answer.
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
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Libras are the friendliest people with the Leave Me The Fuck Alone-iest dispositions
November 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Libras are the friendliest people with the Leave Me The Fuck Alone-iest dispositions
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Teen recalls Border Patrol arrest at Charlotte church
Masked Federal Goons Raid East Charlotte Church, Congregants Scatter
Masked Federal Goons Raid East Charlotte Church, Congregants Scatter
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Teen recalls Border Patrol arrest at Charlotte church
Masked Federal Goons Raid East Charlotte Church, Congregants Scatter
Masked Federal Goons Raid East Charlotte Church, Congregants Scatter
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reminded of eric williams's observation about britain's relationship to its history with slavery. "British historians wrote almost as if Britain had introduced Negro slavery solely for the satisfaction of abolishing it."
holy shit: “Among the 2,000 UK adults surveyed, 85% were unaware that Britain forcibly transported more than 3 million Africans to the Caribbean, 89% did not know that Britain enslaved people in the Caribbean for more than 300 years” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice
CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impact
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
reminded of eric williams's observation about britain's relationship to its history with slavery. "British historians wrote almost as if Britain had introduced Negro slavery solely for the satisfaction of abolishing it."
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Watch or read our two-part interview with writer Jelani Cobb.
How We Got Here: Jelani Cobb on Rise of Trump & White Nationalism After Push for Racial Justice
Jelani Cobb, the acclaimed journalist and dean of the Columbia Journalism School, has just published a new collection of essays, “Three or More Is a Riot: Notes on How We Got Here.” The book collects ...
www.democracynow.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Watch or read our two-part interview with writer Jelani Cobb.
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A Charlotte pastor said Border Patrol came into his church and made an arrest in front of children. They cried “a lot,” he said.
“We are trying to clean the property. We didn’t know this is gonna happen.”
#borderpatrol #charlotte #nc
“We are trying to clean the property. We didn’t know this is gonna happen.”
#borderpatrol #charlotte #nc
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A Charlotte pastor said Border Patrol came into his church and made an arrest in front of children. They cried “a lot,” he said.
“We are trying to clean the property. We didn’t know this is gonna happen.”
#borderpatrol #charlotte #nc
“We are trying to clean the property. We didn’t know this is gonna happen.”
#borderpatrol #charlotte #nc
Talcum X threatens to release podcast.
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Talcum X threatens to release podcast.
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Rosalía, LUX, Rosa Luxemburg
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Rosalía, LUX, Rosa Luxemburg
American History II (Reconstruction-Modern Day) has me oscillating between hope & inspiration and utter dread about what's to come.
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
American History II (Reconstruction-Modern Day) has me oscillating between hope & inspiration and utter dread about what's to come.
I'm really looking forward to reading Mr. Stoermer's work. I want to understand his critiques of American liberal nationalism more and maybe see if he has any opinions of a viable alternative.
Book's done. Goes to copyedit now. Out of my hands.
There's something in there to tick off just about anyone - at least if you rely on bad principles, bad politics, and bad history to get you through.
For everyone else: American resistance has a way, and that way has a history. This book is it.
There's something in there to tick off just about anyone - at least if you rely on bad principles, bad politics, and bad history to get you through.
For everyone else: American resistance has a way, and that way has a history. This book is it.
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I'm really looking forward to reading Mr. Stoermer's work. I want to understand his critiques of American liberal nationalism more and maybe see if he has any opinions of a viable alternative.
Beyoncé it's me Wendy, Happy Birthday. 30! That's pretty big!
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Beyoncé it's me Wendy, Happy Birthday. 30! That's pretty big!
I really wanna subscribe to The New Yorker and The Nation and be a physical magazine baddie...
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I really wanna subscribe to The New Yorker and The Nation and be a physical magazine baddie...
Ziwe and Adam Friedland are the best in the game y'all.
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Ziwe and Adam Friedland are the best in the game y'all.
The deadliest thing about Charlotte is driving in Charlotte.
Rep. Pat Harrigan: "I have asked Josh Stein, our governor, to consider working with President Trump to allow the National Guard to come into Charlotte ... use the National Guard as a force multiplier and they can a lot of load off the Charlotte PD."
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The deadliest thing about Charlotte is driving in Charlotte.
Rare Chapel Hill W
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
After faculty raise concerns, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor says university will not sign Trump's higher ed compact
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom.
www.wunc.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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[Redacted] be damned Apple can still make an amazing MacBook.
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
[Redacted] be damned Apple can still make an amazing MacBook.