Chris Stroupe
@stroupe.net
Charlottesville, VA. Retired biochemist. Gardening, cooking, hiking, yoga, trumpet, urban forestry, wilderness first aid. He/him.
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A few years ago, Bill Nye the science guy debated creationist Ken Ham about evolution. The last question was "what would change your mind?"
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A few years ago, Bill Nye the science guy debated creationist Ken Ham about evolution. The last question was "what would change your mind?"
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
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Hakeem Jeffries Calls For Execution Of Central Park Five
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hakeem Jeffries Calls For Execution Of Central Park Five
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This is one of those things that I think is quietly important – when these people are talking shit about cities, Portland or Minneapolis or New York or Charlotte or wherever, you have to loudly say, “no, fuck you, you’re lying, that town and its people whip ass and you’re the asshole”
“I walk around Portland, and I go, ‘Fuck you, assholes. Portland is fine.’” - John Darnielle, @themountaingoats.bsky.social. We're proud to claim you as a Portlander, sir.
The Mountain Goats Ascend to Revolution Hall
Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle discusses musicals, his new album, and why he keeps coming home to Portland.
www.wweek.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This is one of those things that I think is quietly important – when these people are talking shit about cities, Portland or Minneapolis or New York or Charlotte or wherever, you have to loudly say, “no, fuck you, you’re lying, that town and its people whip ass and you’re the asshole”
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Last Tuesday, the Charlottesville Planning Commission had a work session on a draft Capital Improvement Program and had questions. Here is one reporter's account of what happened in both text and audio form.
infocville.com/2025/12/02/c...
infocville.com/2025/12/02/c...
Charlottesville PC takes first look at draft Capital Improvement Program
There is additional funding for sidewalks in the five-year plan, reflecting actual projects that will be ready to go to construction when money is available.
infocville.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Last Tuesday, the Charlottesville Planning Commission had a work session on a draft Capital Improvement Program and had questions. Here is one reporter's account of what happened in both text and audio form.
infocville.com/2025/12/02/c...
infocville.com/2025/12/02/c...
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When Trump calls female reporters “piggy,” “ugly” and “stupid,” it doesn't reflect badly on the women. It's just more evidence that the males of MAGA are manspreading their own insecurity.
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The males of MAGA manspread their insecurity
Trump & Co. bring down the country to lift their fragile egos
www.stopthepresses.news
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When Trump calls female reporters “piggy,” “ugly” and “stupid,” it doesn't reflect badly on the women. It's just more evidence that the males of MAGA are manspreading their own insecurity.
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I saw this poem on the tube during my commute to work this morning. it was written in 1939
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I saw this poem on the tube during my commute to work this morning. it was written in 1939
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The wankers and tossers at the BBC apparently haven’t heard of the Streisand Effect.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The wankers and tossers at the BBC apparently haven’t heard of the Streisand Effect.
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it's that time of year again
November 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM
it's that time of year again
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🚨A newly uncovered document flagged last week in a federal court filing threatens undocumented immigrant children in government custody with “prolonged” detention if they choose to exercise their legal rights rather than voluntarily depart the United States.
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
Newly Uncovered Document Reveals An 'Alarming And Disturbing' Trump Threat
The Trump administration is turning the screws on kids who’ve arrived in the United States without adults accompanying them.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨A newly uncovered document flagged last week in a federal court filing threatens undocumented immigrant children in government custody with “prolonged” detention if they choose to exercise their legal rights rather than voluntarily depart the United States.
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
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The lesson over and over is that the more democratic the institution the more willing it is to stand up to Trump
November 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The lesson over and over is that the more democratic the institution the more willing it is to stand up to Trump
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New in PN: CNN shows that when media orgs fight Trump, they win
"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark — both to your audience and to the guy grabbing you by the wallet. And with courts announcing they won’t be part of Trump's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up"
"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark — both to your audience and to the guy grabbing you by the wallet. And with courts announcing they won’t be part of Trump's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up"
CNN shows that when media orgs fight Trump, they win
Take this grift and shove it.
www.publicnotice.co
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New in PN: CNN shows that when media orgs fight Trump, they win
"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark — both to your audience and to the guy grabbing you by the wallet. And with courts announcing they won’t be part of Trump's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up"
"Paying the blackmailer makes you look like a cowardly mark — both to your audience and to the guy grabbing you by the wallet. And with courts announcing they won’t be part of Trump's extortion racket, media outlets need to toughen up"
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NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
www.lawdork.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
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In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
December 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
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Please join me in supporting The Tonsler League holiday Turkey Drive. This is aways a very popular event. Please help support your neighbors if you can
2025 Turkey Drive & Holiday Meal Give Back
The Tonsler League is having its annual turkey drive on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 1 PM at Tonsler Park in Charlottesville, VA. Please consider donating to help us provide turkeys and holiday meals...
www.zeffy.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Please join me in supporting The Tonsler League holiday Turkey Drive. This is aways a very popular event. Please help support your neighbors if you can
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social It’s working! Keep up the good work - and help your Senate colleagues to make smart choices. Sic semper tyrannis-
2. I do know this, though: backing away from the fight will backfire. The Democrats are now finally being rewarded for courage. Voters *like* courage. They *trust* fighters. Guess what happens when you stop before the fight is won?
You look weak.
Worse, you welcome contempt.
You look weak.
Worse, you welcome contempt.
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social It’s working! Keep up the good work - and help your Senate colleagues to make smart choices. Sic semper tyrannis-
If the wrapper's intact, he's innocent in fact
Defense says that the officer's testimony was "very questionable" because he said the sandwich both exploded in spray of mustard and onions and also landed in its wrapper on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If the wrapper's intact, he's innocent in fact
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The headline about Spanberger's blowout victory in VA--along with the Dems romping in the House of Delegates--is that transphobia really doesn't work as an electoral secret weapon. And this fact needs to set in, despite the dearest wishes of the most ossified members of the commentariat.
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The headline about Spanberger's blowout victory in VA--along with the Dems romping in the House of Delegates--is that transphobia really doesn't work as an electoral secret weapon. And this fact needs to set in, despite the dearest wishes of the most ossified members of the commentariat.
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we needed all of this. it’s why i rail on doomers and tell them doing that shit is literal voter suppression. defeatism begets defeatism. momentum fucking matters to keep people engaged.
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
we needed all of this. it’s why i rail on doomers and tell them doing that shit is literal voter suppression. defeatism begets defeatism. momentum fucking matters to keep people engaged.
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Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers
Charlottesville City Market is excited to announce participation in the Virginia Fresh Match “Harvest Special,” a statewide initiative providing extra support to SNAP customers and Virginia’s farmers ...
www.charlottesville.gov
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
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Cville arear friends — if you have family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, your kids friends ... so and so forth... who use SNAP benefits, please make sure they know about this City Market Special
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Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers. www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Charlottesville City Market Offers “Harvest Special”: $20 in Free Produce for SNAP Customers
Charlottesville City Market is excited to announce participation in the Virginia Fresh Match “Harvest Special,” a statewide initiative providing extra support to SNAP customers and Virginia’s farmers ...
www.charlottesville.gov
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Cville arear friends — if you have family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, your kids friends ... so and so forth... who use SNAP benefits, please make sure they know about this City Market Special
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Are you voting by mail-in ballot and still need to turn it in?
You can drop it off at your designated polling place!
Visit elections.virginia.gov to find yours.
TODAY is Election Day in Virginia!
Your voice has the power to make a difference in your community. Check out virginia.elections.gov for more information.
📣 Make your voice heard, Virginia.
Your voice has the power to make a difference in your community. Check out virginia.elections.gov for more information.
📣 Make your voice heard, Virginia.
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Are you voting by mail-in ballot and still need to turn it in?
You can drop it off at your designated polling place!
Visit elections.virginia.gov to find yours.
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CVILLE- spread the word please -
Anyone who has voted at Tonsler - They need to vote at CVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL now but unfortunately the state was still texting folks to go to Tonsler.
Anyone who has voted at Tonsler - They need to vote at CVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL now but unfortunately the state was still texting folks to go to Tonsler.
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CVILLE- spread the word please -
Anyone who has voted at Tonsler - They need to vote at CVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL now but unfortunately the state was still texting folks to go to Tonsler.
Anyone who has voted at Tonsler - They need to vote at CVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL now but unfortunately the state was still texting folks to go to Tonsler.
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People fucking hate this guy. They fucking hate ICE. They fucking hate how much power he has. He is at 63% overall disapproval to 37% approval. That's lower than their poll after January 6th. And this poll was done before he started intentionally starving people. I wish our media would reflect this.
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
People fucking hate this guy. They fucking hate ICE. They fucking hate how much power he has. He is at 63% overall disapproval to 37% approval. That's lower than their poll after January 6th. And this poll was done before he started intentionally starving people. I wish our media would reflect this.