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"You can dream the American Dream, but you sleep with the lights on and wake up with a scream...."
–– Warren Zevon

Science fiction writer, radarangel, apophenista.
www.eileengunn.com
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The U.S. president isn’t just shaking down American news outlets; he's now threatening the British taxpayer–funded BBC with a $1B lawsuit.

Trump has already gotten a $16M settlement with CBS News, as well as a $16 million settlement with ABC News. trib.al/zecRCIO
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Legendary musician & activist Peter Gabriel celebrates the Internet Archive hitting 1 trillion pages & reflects on its role in preserving humanity’s memory.

More ⤵️
blog.archive.org/2025/11/10/v...

#Wayback1T @itspetergabriel.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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It should be illegal for them to restructure without being forced to sell their 91% share of Purolator.

For the public service itself to profit off gutting the public service is some real dark shit.
Mark Carney’s Liberals were not elected on a mandate to gut Canada Post, but they’re doing it anyway.

The minister intervened to begin the process, now management has now submitted a restructuring plan *in the middle of collective bargaining* that it refuses to share with Canadians.
Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government | CBC News
Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a financially sustainable postal service.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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This is exactly why I hate the Republican party, So much of their ethos is based on the idea that anyone who needs help is lazy or a crook. The "Welfare Queen" lie is the classic example. It will never change. They will never change. They are loathsome in their superiority and faux piety.
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Between Link being banned and Sarah Kendzior being suspended, the people on here who have been speaking truth to power are getting erased...and that does not bode well for us all.
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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I have to hand it to them, it's an incredible bit to publicly lose a game of chicken, admit that's what happened, and then spend the next day lecturing everyone about courage and tenacity
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Now I'm a dummy but it really feels to me like there has to be an entire relatively broad-based winning politics based around being in opposition to *just this one sliver* of what the Trump administration is doing right here www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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A new Colorado law includes requirements that dozens of cities provide multilingual ballots during local elections, bridging a major gap in access for voting in those races.
Colorado Strengthens Access to Ballots in Spanish
The state adopted a Voting Rights Act to stand in for quickly eroding federal protections. Still, local advocates warn there’s much more Colorado can do to ensure multilingual access.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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The Trump regime has fired an estimated 70 immigration judges since February. Nearly half previously defended immigrants in court.

Remember: it was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g-s1-96437/trump-immigration-judges-fired
The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds
www.npr.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Aw, man.

Have to admit, I haven't looked at one of these for years. But when I was ter lad I read it a *lot*. (Also got up super-early on Sunday mornings for the "Farmer's Report" on Channel 56. I was a little odd).

Ave atque vale!

www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewel...
A Fond Farewell
After more than 200 years of sharing wit and wisdom, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be our last edition. But our story stays alive in you.
www.farmersalmanac.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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A reminder that the “rude” label is being used to shush people. The screenshot is a post from Stonekettle with the content hidden because it’s marked as “rude.”
Didn't take long for BS to end up exactly like every other platform.
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Bleeding heart Antifa jury declares dangerous sandwich hurler not guilty, while federal prosecutors warn that this will embolden other terrorists to catapult various delicatessen-style goods at our brave men in masks. “It’s a goddamned disgrace,” said a visibly shaken and inebriated Jeanine Pirro.
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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🚨 A judge just ordered the administration to make FULL SNAP payments tomorrow.

As he said, “irreparable harm continues by the minute.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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As a bookstore that sells pamphlets and magazines, the criminalization of such materials feels pretty close to home. So let's take a closer look at the materials the federal government is claiming tie readers to "antifa terrorism." We can pick out six titles in these grainy photos. 1/
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Sitting there like Jeremy Bentham
Dr Oz talking about obesity, diabetes and dementia while Trump is slumped over like a man minutes from death is supremely funny content
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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"Roberts’s speechwriter, Evan Myers, suggested that Heritage’s attempts to address accusations of antisemitism would eventually mean he would be required to attend a Shabbat dinner, which he said would conflict with his faith."

In 3rd grade we made a Seder for our teachers...nuns.

wapo.st/4hGx6Bm
Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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This is really impressive. They invented racism.
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Go Fund Me for the teacher who was kidnapped in front of children in her classroom today: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Donate to Help support our teacher illegally detained by ICE, organized by Erin Horetski
Our beloved teacher, who was not just an educator but a central part … Erin Horetski needs your support for Help support our teacher illegally detained by ICE
www.gofundme.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.

Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.

Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.

But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.

Remember this.
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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And this is why the corporate class shut down Teen Vogue.
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.

Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM