I've been thinking about this poem by Langston Hughes recently and although it was published in 1931, it remains relevant as ever.

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Life tip: when someone has headphones in, they’re not looking for a conversation.

All churches should be taxed. Repost if you agree.

And, scene… 🙇🏽

I’ve decided to leave Scientific American after an exciting 4.5 years as editor in chief. I’m going to take some time to think about what comes next (and go birdwatching), but for now I’d like to share a very small sample of the work I’ve been so proud to support (thread)

1. The debate continues over why Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris. So far, it seems to be centered on two related arguments. One is that the vice president didn’t do enough to appeal to white working-class voters and their concerns about the economy. So they voted for Trump.

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Welcome to the Upside Down:

It’s Gonna Be a Long Strange Trip

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