the therapists quoted in this piece offer very empathic descriptions of porn addiction (which I believe is as real as any other form of addiction) that don’t centre porn itself, but rather the culture within which it is being consumed, as problematic. i appreciate that enormously.
the therapists quoted in this piece offer very empathic descriptions of porn addiction (which I believe is as real as any other form of addiction) that don’t centre porn itself, but rather the culture within which it is being consumed, as problematic. i appreciate that enormously.
folks i think it is actually politically expedient to stress that "gender affirming" and "confidence building" are contiguous and similar but *not identical*.
October 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
folks i think it is actually politically expedient to stress that "gender affirming" and "confidence building" are contiguous and similar but *not identical*.
🧵: the availability of new injectable formulations of PrEP is going to be enormously difference-making in our collective mission to tackle HIV inequities. more people than ever before will be able to use medications that are essentially 100% effective at preventing HIV. /1
🧵: the availability of new injectable formulations of PrEP is going to be enormously difference-making in our collective mission to tackle HIV inequities. more people than ever before will be able to use medications that are essentially 100% effective at preventing HIV. /1
Our horror at the genocide in Gaza, at the mass murder of civilians on Oct 7 2023, and at today's atrocity in Manchester, comes in each case from the same, inherent part of our shared humanity. We need to assert that shared humanity as loudly as possible, and in as many practical ways as we can.
October 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our horror at the genocide in Gaza, at the mass murder of civilians on Oct 7 2023, and at today's atrocity in Manchester, comes in each case from the same, inherent part of our shared humanity. We need to assert that shared humanity as loudly as possible, and in as many practical ways as we can.
literally no correlation here except to massage the notion that the cause of palestinian liberation is antisemitic and to manufacture consent for genocide from jews (which, itself, places jews in harm’s way).
literally no correlation here except to massage the notion that the cause of palestinian liberation is antisemitic and to manufacture consent for genocide from jews (which, itself, places jews in harm’s way).
“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9
“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9
I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.
not only a masterpiece - a truly exceptional investment in art, spirit and vision that has more or less been obliterated under the thumb of late stage capitalism
Antoni Gaudí’s vision for the Sagrada Família, a church that’s been under construction for nearly 150 years, was never universally liked. George Orwell called the church “one of the most hideous buildings in the world.”
not only a masterpiece - a truly exceptional investment in art, spirit and vision that has more or less been obliterated under the thumb of late stage capitalism
Sensing Starmer's departure, and aware his performative hatred of trans people has fatally harmed his own ambition to become PM, he utters some warm words - and commits less than £3 per person to tackle the problem his bigotry helped to create. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Sensing Starmer's departure, and aware his performative hatred of trans people has fatally harmed his own ambition to become PM, he utters some warm words - and commits less than £3 per person to tackle the problem his bigotry helped to create. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...