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Once saw a man by the river doing a sort of Mortal Kombat stance, squaring up to a massive hissing swan & he kept shouting “I won’t fucking back down pal” at it, as it advanced on him, wings outstretched like a terrible, vengeful angel & sometimes it seems like that is basically the entire world now
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Once saw a man by the river doing a sort of Mortal Kombat stance, squaring up to a massive hissing swan & he kept shouting “I won’t fucking back down pal” at it, as it advanced on him, wings outstretched like a terrible, vengeful angel & sometimes it seems like that is basically the entire world now
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My aunt who famously can’t cook tried to make a pumpkin pie. She didn’t know what cloves were, so she put garlic cloves in it. Whole.
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My aunt who famously can’t cook tried to make a pumpkin pie. She didn’t know what cloves were, so she put garlic cloves in it. Whole.
Gonna weave “as weak as a brimstone baby” into a convo this weekend. I am deep into Bleak House and the language is so fun.
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Gonna weave “as weak as a brimstone baby” into a convo this weekend. I am deep into Bleak House and the language is so fun.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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And with lots of heavy books and tea sets, like the British explorers used to do.
Send Every Billionaire To The North Pole On A Wooden Ship
we need to return to sending useless rich boys on deadly expeditions
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
And with lots of heavy books and tea sets, like the British explorers used to do.
So well written. open.substack.com/pub/kristenl...
This is not a bill
Notes on the cost of living — and the price of staying alive
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
So well written. open.substack.com/pub/kristenl...
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"So now your premiums will doub-"
FUCK IT. FUCK PREMIUMS. FUCK ACA
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE OR GTFO
"And SNAP coverage will decr-"
NO. FUCK THIS PENNY ANTE BULLSHIT STARVING OUR PEOPLE.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME NOW
"But we can't affor-"
WE CAN AND IT'S A CRIME AGAINST OUR SOULS THAT WE AREN'T DOING IT NOW
FUCK IT. FUCK PREMIUMS. FUCK ACA
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE OR GTFO
"And SNAP coverage will decr-"
NO. FUCK THIS PENNY ANTE BULLSHIT STARVING OUR PEOPLE.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME NOW
"But we can't affor-"
WE CAN AND IT'S A CRIME AGAINST OUR SOULS THAT WE AREN'T DOING IT NOW
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"So now your premiums will doub-"
FUCK IT. FUCK PREMIUMS. FUCK ACA
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE OR GTFO
"And SNAP coverage will decr-"
NO. FUCK THIS PENNY ANTE BULLSHIT STARVING OUR PEOPLE.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME NOW
"But we can't affor-"
WE CAN AND IT'S A CRIME AGAINST OUR SOULS THAT WE AREN'T DOING IT NOW
FUCK IT. FUCK PREMIUMS. FUCK ACA
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE OR GTFO
"And SNAP coverage will decr-"
NO. FUCK THIS PENNY ANTE BULLSHIT STARVING OUR PEOPLE.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME NOW
"But we can't affor-"
WE CAN AND IT'S A CRIME AGAINST OUR SOULS THAT WE AREN'T DOING IT NOW
Something in me loves a garland and this time of year is a good one for my magpie heart. Might be time to get crafting.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Something in me loves a garland and this time of year is a good one for my magpie heart. Might be time to get crafting.
Fave costumes tonight were neighbor girl as a cardboard box robot, a lil boy dressed as a spider plant and many homemade Hollow Knight costumes.
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Fave costumes tonight were neighbor girl as a cardboard box robot, a lil boy dressed as a spider plant and many homemade Hollow Knight costumes.
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It’s too bad only farmers are people and not librarians or artists or healthcare workers or researchers.
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It’s too bad only farmers are people and not librarians or artists or healthcare workers or researchers.
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Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
Had a predictable melt down this evening that was instantly fixed by a call from my sister reminding me of all the true things I was ignoring. Thankful everyday for my siblings.
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Had a predictable melt down this evening that was instantly fixed by a call from my sister reminding me of all the true things I was ignoring. Thankful everyday for my siblings.
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WHY ARE THESE FUCKING CREEPY WEIRDOS WORRIED ABOUT TEENAGE SPERM COUNTS
RFK Jr: "Today the average teenager in this country has 50% of the sperm count, 50% of the testosterone of a 65 year old man. Our girls are hitting puberty 6 years early ... our parents aren't having children."
October 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
WHY ARE THESE FUCKING CREEPY WEIRDOS WORRIED ABOUT TEENAGE SPERM COUNTS
Do I love that he’s doing this? So much yes! Do I wish that the initial picks included someone who isn’t a white dude? Very much so. www.libbylife.com/blog/2025-09...
4 book picks from Tyler Childers’ new Hickman Holler Reading Club | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.
Step inside the Hickman Holler Reading Club from Tyler Childers and borrow these handpicked books in Libby that reflect the stories, voices, and themes close to Tyler's heart.
www.libbylife.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Do I love that he’s doing this? So much yes! Do I wish that the initial picks included someone who isn’t a white dude? Very much so. www.libbylife.com/blog/2025-09...
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When they keep emailing you that the VIP tickets for a band you’ve never heard of are going fast
After getting zero firm commitments to this point from the first nine invitees, the Trump administration is extending its proposed compact to all colleges. Expect some red-state publics to say yes.
Trump Offers All Colleges Preferential Funding Plan Rejected by MIT
The Trump administration is inviting all US colleges to participate in a compact — initially rejected by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — that would grant preferential federal funding in re...
www.bloomberg.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
When they keep emailing you that the VIP tickets for a band you’ve never heard of are going fast
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@theradr.bsky.social I believe this is your gem of wisdom
October 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@theradr.bsky.social I believe this is your gem of wisdom
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not a single news org signed. that's what it takes. stand together. everywhere, every time.
If you are following the story of The Pentagon's new policy, nicknamed, "you must check with us before you dream of doing any journalism," you may enjoy this update from @status.news
October 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
not a single news org signed. that's what it takes. stand together. everywhere, every time.
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NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
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Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
www.avclub.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...