Liz the B
@therealgynomite.bsky.social
ATX. Susie House Podcast: a ghost story. Panic Attack Productions. Poetics. Advocacy. Writer. OG Internetter. Manifester. My teenage kid made me this dragon mug in preschool.
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As a survivor, I can't think of a more fitting metaphor than a rapist creating loud noises with planes as a survivor tries to tell her story. I mean... just wow. Nevertheless, she persisted.
September 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As a survivor, I can't think of a more fitting metaphor than a rapist creating loud noises with planes as a survivor tries to tell her story. I mean... just wow. Nevertheless, she persisted.
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fine
i will buy the smiths
i will make sure the light never goes out
i will buy the smiths
i will make sure the light never goes out
Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’
Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’
Musician says he has ‘no choice’ after being ‘burnt out by any and all connections’ to his former bandmates
Morrissey has announced that he “has no choice” but to put up for sale the entirety of his business interests in the Smiths “to any interested party/investor”.
The deal, made in apparent seriousness on his website, Morrissey Solo, in a post titled “A Soul for Sale”, would include the band’s name and artwork, which he created, as well as his share of merchandising rights, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronisation, recordings and publishing contractual rights. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
fine
i will buy the smiths
i will make sure the light never goes out
i will buy the smiths
i will make sure the light never goes out
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me, crawling into the ER, bleeding profusely and gasping for air: help
ER nurse, not looking up, tapping the QR code on the side of a gurney: have you downloaded the app
ER nurse, not looking up, tapping the QR code on the side of a gurney: have you downloaded the app
August 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
me, crawling into the ER, bleeding profusely and gasping for air: help
ER nurse, not looking up, tapping the QR code on the side of a gurney: have you downloaded the app
ER nurse, not looking up, tapping the QR code on the side of a gurney: have you downloaded the app
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If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
July 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
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Click on the squares on the map in this article. Links will pop up. www.hcn.org/articles/wha...
What defunding public media would mean for the West - High Country News
Data show that rural, tribal and Western stations would be the most impacted by Trump’s attempt to cut CPB funding.
www.hcn.org
July 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Click on the squares on the map in this article. Links will pop up. www.hcn.org/articles/wha...
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One last thing on this for the moment: Scorched Earth Conan was incredible TV for a few weeks, and Scorched Earth Conan's enemy was fucking Jay Leno. Scorched Earth Colbert should be really good TV.
July 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One last thing on this for the moment: Scorched Earth Conan was incredible TV for a few weeks, and Scorched Earth Conan's enemy was fucking Jay Leno. Scorched Earth Colbert should be really good TV.
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*tom waits voice*
July 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
*tom waits voice*
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A song that was recorded in Portland, Oregon, in 1963, spawned an F.B.I. obscenity investigation and became a subversive rock-and-roll anthem. What was it?
Is This the Dirtiest Song of the Sixties?
How Jack Ely’s incomprehensible vocal on “Louie Louie” spawned an F.B.I. obscenity investigation, and turned the song into a subversive rock-and-roll anthem.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
July 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A song that was recorded in Portland, Oregon, in 1963, spawned an F.B.I. obscenity investigation and became a subversive rock-and-roll anthem. What was it?
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A global minimum tax on the ultrarich could change planetary politics. Right now South Africa, Chile, France, and Spain are pushing for it
France could raise around €20 billion per year from this tax
That’s half of the €40B the government is looking for this year
Globally? $302–377 billion could be raised—every year
From the ultra-rich. Who currently pay very little.
gabriel-zucman.eu/files/report...
That’s half of the €40B the government is looking for this year
Globally? $302–377 billion could be raised—every year
From the ultra-rich. Who currently pay very little.
gabriel-zucman.eu/files/report...
July 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A global minimum tax on the ultrarich could change planetary politics. Right now South Africa, Chile, France, and Spain are pushing for it
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More than 20 years ago, North Carolina legislators passed a law requiring that landslide hazards be mapped across 19 mountain counties.
But after only four of those countries were mapped, lawmakers gave in to developers who said it could harm property values.
(Published May)
But after only four of those countries were mapped, lawmakers gave in to developers who said it could harm property values.
(Published May)
Prescient Warnings About Helene Didn’t Reach People in Harm’s Way. Here Are 5 Lessons for the Next Hurricane.
After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm…
www.propublica.org
July 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
More than 20 years ago, North Carolina legislators passed a law requiring that landslide hazards be mapped across 19 mountain counties.
But after only four of those countries were mapped, lawmakers gave in to developers who said it could harm property values.
(Published May)
But after only four of those countries were mapped, lawmakers gave in to developers who said it could harm property values.
(Published May)
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Nearly a quarter of foster places in England provided by private equity-backed firms
Nearly a quarter of foster places in England provided by private equity-backed firms
Experts raise alarm over ‘commodification’ of vulnerable children as independent fostering agencies make millions in profit
Experts have raised alarm over the “commodification” of vulnerable foster children as analysis reveals almost a quarter of all foster places in England are now provided by private equity-backed companies making millions of pounds in profits.
Analysis for the Guardian by thinktank Common Wealth found independent fostering agencies (IFAs) are making millions via public funding from councils to provide placements for foster children, while foster carers struggle to pay bills. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Nearly a quarter of foster places in England provided by private equity-backed firms
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just an utterly horrific story
and really commendable reporting.
and really commendable reporting.
When you live somewhere and disaster strikes, it makes no sense to pretend it isn’t personal. For me, there’s no other way to process terrible things than to make journalism. To my friends from home who went to Camp Mystic and Heart O' the Hills — this is for you.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/05/c...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/05/c...
‘Goodnight, Camp Mystic. We Love You.’: A 100-Year-Old Community Honors Its Missing & Dead Girls
Fifteen children are dead and 27 girls are still missing amid devastating floods in Texas. “I’m holding onto the love and light that Mystic gave us, even in the darkest night,” one former camper said....
thebarbedwire.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
just an utterly horrific story
and really commendable reporting.
and really commendable reporting.
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It was already cut and pasted into the thread but in case you need a link, here's an archived version without paywall
archive.ph/ZXMGX
archive.ph/ZXMGX
archive.ph
July 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It was already cut and pasted into the thread but in case you need a link, here's an archived version without paywall
archive.ph/ZXMGX
archive.ph/ZXMGX
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"The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality."
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
July 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality."
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
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ATTN: Austin
See below for a way to help flood victims
See below for a way to help flood victims
July 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
ATTN: Austin
See below for a way to help flood victims
See below for a way to help flood victims
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In a horrifying article about the dangers of Teslas, one point stands out: Teslas automatically disengage self-driving mode <1 second before an imminent crash--not enough time for the driver to react, but enough for Tesla to deny responsibility for fatal crashes, since self-driving "wasn't engaged."
July 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In a horrifying article about the dangers of Teslas, one point stands out: Teslas automatically disengage self-driving mode <1 second before an imminent crash--not enough time for the driver to react, but enough for Tesla to deny responsibility for fatal crashes, since self-driving "wasn't engaged."
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I misspoke. The lake level went up by over FIVE FEET overnight.
The lake level has risen by one foot in the past HOUR.
The lake level has risen by one foot in the past HOUR.
July 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I misspoke. The lake level went up by over FIVE FEET overnight.
The lake level has risen by one foot in the past HOUR.
The lake level has risen by one foot in the past HOUR.
Proud of my French bloodline
Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
July 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Proud of my French bloodline
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#Texans
#ATX
#Tesla has gained plenty via the #txlege. This article was published today. You might want to keep an air sickness bag handy.
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/02/e...
#ATX
#Tesla has gained plenty via the #txlege. This article was published today. You might want to keep an air sickness bag handy.
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/02/e...
Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas.
www.texastribune.org
July 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#Texans
#ATX
#Tesla has gained plenty via the #txlege. This article was published today. You might want to keep an air sickness bag handy.
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/02/e...
#ATX
#Tesla has gained plenty via the #txlege. This article was published today. You might want to keep an air sickness bag handy.
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/02/e...
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I'm reaching out to House Republicans urging them to vote NO on H.R. 1. We need only four of them so we can prevent this harmful and cruel bill from passing.
You can do the same: 202-224-3121
Ask them to #VoteHellNo .
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You can do the same: 202-224-3121
Ask them to #VoteHellNo .
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(sound up)
DAY 2 JULY 2025
THE BIG BAD UGLY BILL
Now in the House
They don't have the votes
AND
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
YOUR PHONE CALLS ARE SO IMPORTANT
Especially YOU, THEIR CONSTITUENT
TELL THEM VOTE NO Please Call
You know what is at stake
Call 202 224-3121
(sound up)
DAY 2 JULY 2025
THE BIG BAD UGLY BILL
Now in the House
They don't have the votes
AND
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
YOUR PHONE CALLS ARE SO IMPORTANT
Especially YOU, THEIR CONSTITUENT
TELL THEM VOTE NO Please Call
You know what is at stake
Call 202 224-3121
July 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I'm reaching out to House Republicans urging them to vote NO on H.R. 1. We need only four of them so we can prevent this harmful and cruel bill from passing.
You can do the same: 202-224-3121
Ask them to #VoteHellNo .
Repost!
You can do the same: 202-224-3121
Ask them to #VoteHellNo .
Repost!
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History lesson for dumb deplorable’s
July 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
History lesson for dumb deplorable’s
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Here’s some dog content to temporarily distract you from the mess happening in the world
June 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Here’s some dog content to temporarily distract you from the mess happening in the world