FredMage
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FredMage
@fredmage.bsky.social
MTG limited player and music lover.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I have looked at a lot of year-end best albums lists, and I have not seen the K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack on a single one. Let’s be for real: it is the album of the year.
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
My music listening in 2025
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Late to the party, but Diary is so good!
November 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Your gentle reminder that Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated on June 14 and hardly anyone bothered to talk about it .
October 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Morning coffee song of the day,

One of the songs of all time and I will hear zero arguments.

25ish years old and hits (and is as relevant) just like day 1.

Set aside 18 minutes and listen to the whole thing.
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Not gonna lie, we used to make fun of the emo kids pretty mercilessly in college, but I can find no fault with this one of their founding documents tidal.com/browse/album...
Sunny Day Real Estate - Diary
Listen to Diary on TIDAL
tidal.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Define your music taste in eight artists:

Ekko Astral
Waxahatchee
Blood Incantation
Mitski
Turnstile
Wild Pink
Melt-Banana
Low
Define your music taste in eight artists:

the mountain goats
jeff rosenstock (and associated projects)
100 gecs
underscores
lady gaga
david bowie
sophie
guns n' roses
Define your music taste in eight artists:

Deftones
Sleater-Kinney
Mars Volta
Melvins
Bjork
Fugazi
Tool
Callous Daoboys
October 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Country and country rock made a strong showing in September
October 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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I am just so fucking proud of her.
October 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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You know what would be great? If Democrats came out and said that the next time they’re in power, they’ll change the rules and end shutdowns for good. And then actually did it.

Beyond being dumb and unnecessary, it’s flat-out disrespectful to keep treating federal employees like bargaining chips.
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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First law they pass:

The President, all members of Congress, the Justices of the Supreme Court and all Senate confirmed political appointees are required to place their assets in a blind trust prior to being sworn in to office.

Failure to do so disqualifies them from holding office.
Democrats should become the anti-corruption party. 72% of voters think a member of Congress would likely accept a bribe if offered one. 80% say donors run DC. The solution isn’t left vs right, it’s clean vs corrupt. But first, Democrats must reform themselves and reject big money.
The Democrats' Path Forward: Become the Anti-Corruption Party
But to reform the system they first need to reform the Democratic Party.
open.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
At least 75 million of us do
September 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Free idea that literally every Democrat in Congress could and should get behind today: Impeach Brendan Carr.
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Awful and dangerous to hear the Mayor echo the transphobic bigotry coming from the Trump administration. It's completely at odds with the values of our city and another reason why his single, disgraced term in office cannot end soon enough.
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Was reminded of the killer three album run of Alligator, Boxer, and High Violet last month
September 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Turnstile: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@lordsoflimited.bsky.social Seems like you're not on here much but just want to say that I really appreciated the "is there a first-pickable card" approach. Tried it out on my last draft and it sent me on a path I wouldn't otherwise have taken. www.17lands.com/draft/26c7c1...
17Lands.com
www.17lands.com
September 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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I can
August 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Happy two-year anniversary to our 2023 Album of the Year

www.treblezine.com/ratboys-the-...
Ratboys : The Window | Album review | Treble
On their fourth album The Window, Ratboys achieve final form as a band, crafting a rich set of songs with endless possibilities
www.treblezine.com
August 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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i'll say it again, my loud and vigorous support for any democrat who calls for televised hearings and criminal charges for everyone involved in DOGE. this guy should never be able to live in peace again.
On the left: Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old DOGE staffer and college dropout.

On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.

This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.

Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵
August 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Just spitballing here, but cryptobros throwing sex toys at WNBA players on the court and other cryptobros and male sports commentators calling it funny and telling the women and their coaches to 'lighten up' both explains the 'male loneliness epidemic' and why I don't care about it.
August 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Hey @ultimateguard.bsky.social

Can you not make HP deck boxes? JK Rowling uses her wealth to harm Trans folks. Like me. And a ton of your customers. And a ton of customers who care about us

Just don't. Don't give me a reason to pick a different brand
August 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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My prediction is that in that scenario, he blames the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which puts out employment data. Calls them corrupt, run by Democrats, out to get him. Fires people there, insists their numbers cannot be trusted, White House puts out its own fictitious data to make Trump look good
April 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM