liprap
@liprap.bsky.social
Sky's the limit over here. Rockin' the greater Houston area 'burbs…exiled from New Orleans, but not in the Napoleonic sense. Trans-Sabine Texmudgeon. Also found on 🧵 as liprap3. https://liprapslament-theline.blogspot.com
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At this heart association event and I love that everything related to women’s health is like “learn to advocate for yourself because we haven’t really researched this well and also no one will believe you are sick.”
February 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
At this heart association event and I love that everything related to women’s health is like “learn to advocate for yourself because we haven’t really researched this well and also no one will believe you are sick.”
Yes, we who have spent loads of times in New Orleans know about this and have likely attended the Po'boy Fest (which began as the Po'boy Preservation Fest and ran outta sammiches by noon its first year), but Tal's writing makes it a wonderful discovery yet again.
Here it is!!!! The Sandwich Fact!!!! Near guaranteed to make you go "huh I didn't know that" unless you did!
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February 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Yes, we who have spent loads of times in New Orleans know about this and have likely attended the Po'boy Fest (which began as the Po'boy Preservation Fest and ran outta sammiches by noon its first year), but Tal's writing makes it a wonderful discovery yet again.
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NEW on The Handbasket — An excerpt of Christopher Mathias' (@letsgomathias.bsky.social) new book 'To Catch A Fascist,' including a special intro from the author himself.
It’s an excellent read and you should buy it and I’m not just saying that because there’s a blurb from me on the back.
Read now:
It’s an excellent read and you should buy it and I’m not just saying that because there’s a blurb from me on the back.
Read now:
'To Catch A Fascist'
Read a sneak peek of the new book by veteran journalist and far-right extremism expert Christopher Mathias.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM
NEW on The Handbasket — An excerpt of Christopher Mathias' (@letsgomathias.bsky.social) new book 'To Catch A Fascist,' including a special intro from the author himself.
It’s an excellent read and you should buy it and I’m not just saying that because there’s a blurb from me on the back.
Read now:
It’s an excellent read and you should buy it and I’m not just saying that because there’s a blurb from me on the back.
Read now:
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Heads up, friends:
The non-profit I work with will be auctioning this art piece by Amy Evans on Instagram on the 14th. Proceeds will go to funding healthcare for folks who work in food and beverage in greater Houston.
February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Heads up, friends:
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We made a special episode about the damage being done to public mental health here in Minnesota. Even if you don't live here, it's a bracing look at the dangerous position we're in, what we stand to lose, and what our community is doing about it.
The ICE surge is having a huge effect on mental health in Minnesota. People who've never struggled now are. And those with severe mental illness are at real mortal risk.
A special episode with Marcus Schmit of NAMI Minnesota today. Out today because it couldn't wait.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
A special episode with Marcus Schmit of NAMI Minnesota today. Out today because it couldn't wait.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
February 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We made a special episode about the damage being done to public mental health here in Minnesota. Even if you don't live here, it's a bracing look at the dangerous position we're in, what we stand to lose, and what our community is doing about it.
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Trump’s latest racist AI slop depicting the Obamas as animals, less than human, is a reminder that Trump has NOTHING on the Obamas. It’s pathetic how often Trump makes racist AI videos to try to detract from the fact HE is a child rapist. We all know who isn’t in the Epstein files…Barack Obama
February 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Trump’s latest racist AI slop depicting the Obamas as animals, less than human, is a reminder that Trump has NOTHING on the Obamas. It’s pathetic how often Trump makes racist AI videos to try to detract from the fact HE is a child rapist. We all know who isn’t in the Epstein files…Barack Obama
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New, from me: Trump finalized his Schedule F policy, allowing him to remove job protections from career civil servants.
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
Trump's Schedule F Rule Finalized
A bizarro rule formally justifies politicizing public services
donmoynihan.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 AM
New, from me: Trump finalized his Schedule F policy, allowing him to remove job protections from career civil servants.
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
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I love Josh Macphee's project that uses these books to make exhibitions and also selling them at a local bookstore every month: www.instagram.com/p/C7yzHNssJcM/
February 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I love Josh Macphee's project that uses these books to make exhibitions and also selling them at a local bookstore every month: www.instagram.com/p/C7yzHNssJcM/
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This is FANTASTIC
We put on an all-Yiddish community production of fiddler on the roof in Philadelphia and cast member and local artist Sofie Rose Seymour created the most amazing show poster that ever was
February 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM
This is FANTASTIC
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The Wright Museums Instagram page is HILARIOUS. Think The Office but it's the staff at a Museum for Black History. Better believe this is on my list of places to visit.
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The Wright Museums Instagram page is HILARIOUS. Think The Office but it's the staff at a Museum for Black History. Better believe this is on my list of places to visit.
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
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Yeah @marenmorris.bsky.social gets it
February 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Yeah @marenmorris.bsky.social gets it
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I’m such a sucker for pop art crochet patterns www.etsy.com/listing/4369...
February 6, 2026 at 4:38 AM
I’m such a sucker for pop art crochet patterns www.etsy.com/listing/4369...
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Good morning, cute little exploding sprinkles. 🧪✨🎊
When sprinkles are submerged in liquid nitrogen, they rapidly cool to −196 °C, causing the trapped moisture and air inside them to contract and the sugar structure to become brittle. cen.acs.org/education/Ch...
#CENChemPics #chemsky 🧪
#CENChemPics #chemsky 🧪
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Good morning, cute little exploding sprinkles. 🧪✨🎊
I read through this thread and realize it was really Star Trek:TNG that got me even considering reading sci-fi. My dad has a huge bookcase full of old sci-fi books, old issues of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and I never cracked any of it open. Still doesn't interest me.
Yup. This is also why I get annoyed when people start suggesting "golden age" science fiction titles to people who are new the genre and are asking for suggestions. You want to turn a modern 15-year-old off science fiction forever, recommend stories that were old when her grandparents were her age.
When people ask how to get into GA SF I always say that the right way is via some of those fat "Best Of" short fiction collections
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I read through this thread and realize it was really Star Trek:TNG that got me even considering reading sci-fi. My dad has a huge bookcase full of old sci-fi books, old issues of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and I never cracked any of it open. Still doesn't interest me.
Friend of mine used to put on a Nancy Sinatra greatest hits album when we had glassblowing time in the college shop and this was on it. Beautiful rendition.
this is absolutely lovely. made my morning youtu.be/K-WIIOSXw18?...
Norah Jones & Joshua Homme - Somethin' Stupid (Live)
YouTube video by Norah Jones
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February 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Friend of mine used to put on a Nancy Sinatra greatest hits album when we had glassblowing time in the college shop and this was on it. Beautiful rendition.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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FEMA awards grants to religious institutions, including synagogues, to help keep their facilities and members safe.
The Trump administration wants to make that funding dependent on the institution's cooperation with ICE.
www.jta.org/2026/02/05/p...
The Trump administration wants to make that funding dependent on the institution's cooperation with ICE.
www.jta.org/2026/02/05/p...
Jewish leaders escalate concerns about unclear political conditions on federal security grants - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
After months of inquiries from Jewish groups and lawmakers, the federal government has yet to clarify whether immigration and DEI policies could affect synagogue security funding.
www.jta.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM
FEMA awards grants to religious institutions, including synagogues, to help keep their facilities and members safe.
The Trump administration wants to make that funding dependent on the institution's cooperation with ICE.
www.jta.org/2026/02/05/p...
The Trump administration wants to make that funding dependent on the institution's cooperation with ICE.
www.jta.org/2026/02/05/p...
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Things aren’t getting better in Minnesota
To recap the day:
This morning one friend was harassed by masked/armed Fed agents for legally observing.
This evening another friend was stabbed by a MAGA psycho.
As I type this my wife is notarizing documents for people who are afraid of being kidnapped.
This is not OK
@governorwalz.mn.gov
This morning one friend was harassed by masked/armed Fed agents for legally observing.
This evening another friend was stabbed by a MAGA psycho.
As I type this my wife is notarizing documents for people who are afraid of being kidnapped.
This is not OK
@governorwalz.mn.gov
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Things aren’t getting better in Minnesota
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Amen. No Chads, please.
This is your 2026 Mardi Gras Public Service Announcement: Don't Be A Chad!
Enjoy the parades with family and friends, but remember! No couches, no confetti cannons, and no grills ❌
www.instagram.com/p/DUZBHVjDlZz/
Enjoy the parades with family and friends, but remember! No couches, no confetti cannons, and no grills ❌
www.instagram.com/p/DUZBHVjDlZz/
February 6, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Amen. No Chads, please.
Suddenly Paul Reubens comes to mind. As well as Kevorkian.
youtu.be/P580oKqQZQs?...
youtu.be/P580oKqQZQs?...
February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Suddenly Paul Reubens comes to mind. As well as Kevorkian.
youtu.be/P580oKqQZQs?...
youtu.be/P580oKqQZQs?...
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Usher been real quiet since this dropped!
February 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Usher been real quiet since this dropped!
I'm so late to it, but hey, I'm finally watching Veronica Mars.
a woman says my over-the-moon face
Alt: Kristen Bell as Veronica Mars describing, "my over-the-moon face"
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February 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
I'm so late to it, but hey, I'm finally watching Veronica Mars.
Yup, we're at the "system breakage" point.
NEW: A rupture between DOJ and ICE has emerged in Minnesota, where overwhelmed prosecutors keep dropping the ball — and saying ICE won't return their messages.
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Yup, we're at the "system breakage" point.
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It feels worth saying that the thing that unifies men as disparate as Noam Chomsky, Deepak Chopra and Trump is patriarchy. Patriarchy, hatred of women, and the need to dominate them, persists across race and class status. Left movements refuse a robust analysis of persisting gender violence.
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
It feels worth saying that the thing that unifies men as disparate as Noam Chomsky, Deepak Chopra and Trump is patriarchy. Patriarchy, hatred of women, and the need to dominate them, persists across race and class status. Left movements refuse a robust analysis of persisting gender violence.