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contemplating a book cull and i found a place in nyc that exchanges your book donations for pickles. and i think that's beautiful
March 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
contemplating a book cull and i found a place in nyc that exchanges your book donations for pickles. and i think that's beautiful
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Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
March 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
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I think people disliked your article because its core argument is asinine! We're not upset about the mechanism by which Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico,we're upset because it is unilateral, absurd & racist.
Authoritarians often use legal means for nefarious ends, we all know this. Why don't you?
Authoritarians often use legal means for nefarious ends, we all know this. Why don't you?
February 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I think people disliked your article because its core argument is asinine! We're not upset about the mechanism by which Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico,we're upset because it is unilateral, absurd & racist.
Authoritarians often use legal means for nefarious ends, we all know this. Why don't you?
Authoritarians often use legal means for nefarious ends, we all know this. Why don't you?
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They aren’t just leaders lying casually via a broadcast. They have a crowd of people that participate & amplify, making their own memes, deepening the belief. Rumors as propaganda.
Any correction from outside can be dismissed bc they did the work of delegitimizing media, experts, outsiders already.
Any correction from outside can be dismissed bc they did the work of delegitimizing media, experts, outsiders already.
Still dizzying how "USAID spent $50 million for condoms in Gaza" -- an utter fabrication from the start -- then grew to $100 million. And then became "$100 million for condoms for Hamas."
The lesson after Springfield seems to be that when you're shown to be lying, you just exaggerate the lie.
The lesson after Springfield seems to be that when you're shown to be lying, you just exaggerate the lie.
February 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
They aren’t just leaders lying casually via a broadcast. They have a crowd of people that participate & amplify, making their own memes, deepening the belief. Rumors as propaganda.
Any correction from outside can be dismissed bc they did the work of delegitimizing media, experts, outsiders already.
Any correction from outside can be dismissed bc they did the work of delegitimizing media, experts, outsiders already.
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We gotta reject “Well, RFK jr. is right about some things” and accept “if we don’t confront the real problems with our systems, it becomes much easier for con artists like this guy to manipulate people.”
January 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We gotta reject “Well, RFK jr. is right about some things” and accept “if we don’t confront the real problems with our systems, it becomes much easier for con artists like this guy to manipulate people.”
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Campbell’s witty response to this homophobe makes me want to enjoy some of their delicious chicken noodle soup right now! 🍜 🏳️🌈
December 15, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Campbell’s witty response to this homophobe makes me want to enjoy some of their delicious chicken noodle soup right now! 🍜 🏳️🌈
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NEW TODAY: My team at @americansunlight.org identified 30000+ of pieces of deepfake pornography-related content targeting 26 Members of Congress (25 women, 1 man) across 11 websties.
That means ~1 in 6 women Members are targeted, compared with 1 in 386 men 1/
19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-s...
That means ~1 in 6 women Members are targeted, compared with 1 in 386 men 1/
19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-s...
AI enters Congress: Sexually explicit deepfakes target women lawmakers
A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life.
19thnews.org
December 11, 2024 at 2:18 PM
NEW TODAY: My team at @americansunlight.org identified 30000+ of pieces of deepfake pornography-related content targeting 26 Members of Congress (25 women, 1 man) across 11 websties.
That means ~1 in 6 women Members are targeted, compared with 1 in 386 men 1/
19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-s...
That means ~1 in 6 women Members are targeted, compared with 1 in 386 men 1/
19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-s...
I met Ben Wikler early on in his career and have been so impressed and thrilled by his incredible work in the years since. He’s a practical optimist who isn’t afraid of doing the work needed to prove to voters that we deserve their support. He would be a fantastic choice to lead the DNC.
Thank you Senator Tammy Baldwin for your support of this campaign.
Our work together in Wisconsin has shown the country how real, year-round organizing can break the GOP's stronghold in our state and build enduring power for Democrats.
Our work together in Wisconsin has shown the country how real, year-round organizing can break the GOP's stronghold in our state and build enduring power for Democrats.
December 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM
I met Ben Wikler early on in his career and have been so impressed and thrilled by his incredible work in the years since. He’s a practical optimist who isn’t afraid of doing the work needed to prove to voters that we deserve their support. He would be a fantastic choice to lead the DNC.
Less than 24 hours of knowing who he is and I’m already tired of hearing about Luigi 😭
December 10, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Less than 24 hours of knowing who he is and I’m already tired of hearing about Luigi 😭
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Nobody ever planted a tree in this photo. It was a working gravel pit 30 years ago.
We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better.
It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍
We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better.
It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍
December 9, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Nobody ever planted a tree in this photo. It was a working gravel pit 30 years ago.
We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better.
It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍
We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better.
It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍
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Border resident: “No white people pick strawberries for any price. We’re going to be totally screwed.” 🍓
December 8, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Border resident: “No white people pick strawberries for any price. We’re going to be totally screwed.” 🍓
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My daughter was one of almost 400 tuba players gathered at the Kauffman Center for A Tuba Christmas.
It was beautiful.
It was beautiful.
December 9, 2024 at 1:40 AM
My daughter was one of almost 400 tuba players gathered at the Kauffman Center for A Tuba Christmas.
It was beautiful.
It was beautiful.
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When she’s right she’s right
December 7, 2024 at 10:19 PM
When she’s right she’s right
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When they talk about privatizing Veterans’ care and Medicare, they mean allowing companies to provide healthcare for a profit.
But how do companies make those profits? By *denying* care to many who need it.
Don’t get fooled by the “privatization” label. It means “for profit” and YOU are the cost.
But how do companies make those profits? By *denying* care to many who need it.
Don’t get fooled by the “privatization” label. It means “for profit” and YOU are the cost.
December 8, 2024 at 1:47 AM
When they talk about privatizing Veterans’ care and Medicare, they mean allowing companies to provide healthcare for a profit.
But how do companies make those profits? By *denying* care to many who need it.
Don’t get fooled by the “privatization” label. It means “for profit” and YOU are the cost.
But how do companies make those profits? By *denying* care to many who need it.
Don’t get fooled by the “privatization” label. It means “for profit” and YOU are the cost.
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?
Signed, a librarian.
Signed, a librarian.
December 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?
Signed, a librarian.
Signed, a librarian.
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CNN convened a panel of transgender youth to get their thoughts on the Supreme Court and the 2024 election.
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
December 6, 2024 at 2:26 PM
CNN convened a panel of transgender youth to get their thoughts on the Supreme Court and the 2024 election.
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
10-year-old Violet: "My self is not an opinion. It is a fact."
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Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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United CEO Andrew Witty gave an address to the company today (leaked to me), telling employees "we guard against...unnecessary care" and that "There are very few people in the history of the U. S. healthcare industry who had a bigger positive effect on American healthcare than Brian [Thompson]."
December 7, 2024 at 7:44 AM
🤯🥴😳
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🦋 WELCOME TO BLUESKY! I recommend exploring our custom feeds, which are a little like hashtags but more interesting. We have them for academic and professional subjects, sports, cities, hobbies (e.g., gardening, baking), and many more. Search them in the sidebar under Feeds. 🧵
October 17, 2024 at 3:36 AM
🦋 WELCOME TO BLUESKY! I recommend exploring our custom feeds, which are a little like hashtags but more interesting. We have them for academic and professional subjects, sports, cities, hobbies (e.g., gardening, baking), and many more. Search them in the sidebar under Feeds. 🧵
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Trump’s takeaway from winning the presidency is that it allows him to charge more for licensing his name to people who sell cheap crap
Remember 8 years ago when it was a huge deal that Trump wouldn’t divest from his businesses? Seems quaint now
December 7, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Trump’s takeaway from winning the presidency is that it allows him to charge more for licensing his name to people who sell cheap crap