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The Verge @theverge.com · 5h

DC Comics won’t support generative AI: ‘not now, not ever’

“People have an instinctive reaction to what feels authentic.”

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 1d

A useful illustration of the limits of liberal identity politics.

It's astounding to see self-described progressives lose their minds over the successes of a Jewish female entrepreneur and intellect in @bariweiss, and a wildly successful Black man in @VanJones68. I guess equity, diversity, and inclusion don't mean as much as they've told us.

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently the artists call it an “interactive CD-ROM” and it’s been written about by video game curators, so it’s a gray area but we changed the term.

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Eli Valley @elivalley.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss, CBS News, 1965

- New art in @jewishcurrents.bsky.social
jewishcurrents.org/bari-weiss-c...

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 2d

I did a zine project for a college museum show on street art back in 2015 and I still think about revisiting it. It was a fun thing to explore in print, as I released new pages every week from my trips around the world. www.concretetodata.com/artists/hrag...

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 2d

But that doesn't mean we don't try and sometimes succeed.

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 2d

People will do anything to live a "normal" life that doesn't include empathy for those suffering.

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 2d

You're all surprised at the silence around the Gaza genocide? Well, I could've told you that was going to happen after witnessing the silence around the Artsakh Genocide.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

Two people whose original claims to fame were that the other staffers at the New York Times thought they were whiny weirdos.

One felt "ostracized" because he liked Chik fil A, the other quit because she was "bullied" there.

They're the poster children for self-imposed cancel culture martyrdom.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

crazy that one of the most storied institutions in american journalism is going to be run by two people with basically no experience to do it

Exclusive | CBS News taps Adam Rubenstein — once ostracized at NY Times for liking Chick-fil-A — as new deputy editor

Sources expect Rubenstein will effectively run the Free Press now that Weiss will be busy steering the editorial direction of shows like “60 Minutes,” “Face The Nation” and …

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 2d

Friendly advice to the Trump administration: PLEASE keep putting Steven Miller on TV! Everyone likes him and is very impressed by him, he does not in any way come off as a shrieking little fascist who is naturally repulsive. People love “Steve” and want to hear much more from him! 👍❤️

Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 2d

Stephen Miller: "ICE officers have to street battle against Antifa, hand to hand combat every night."

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 3d

TY! And a special thanks for all the work you do in activism and educating us all in the process. Always glad to be connected with you.

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Art Spell @artspell.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s Editor’s Pick is 'Meet Hyperallergic’s New Editor-in-Chief' by @hrag.bsky.social for @hyperallergic.com. As Hrag Vartanian transitions to Editor-at-Large, Hakim Bishara [@hakimbishara.bsky.social] takes the helm as the new Editor-in-Chief.

Meet Hyperallergic’s New Editor-in-Chief

After 16 years in the role, I'm passing the torch to Hakim Bishara as I transition to the role of editor-at-large.

hyperallergic.com

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 3d

TY for sharing.

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 3d

Portland never stops being Portland.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 3d

After 16 years, @hyperallergic.com will now have a new Editor-in-chief @hakimbishara.bsky.social 👏 So please welcome him!

Meet Hyperallergic’s New Editor-in-Chief

After 16 years in the role, I'm passing the torch to Hakim Bishara as I transition to the role of editor-at-large.

hyperallergic.com

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 3d

I’m glad Van Jones apologized for his sick joking about dead kids in Gaza.

But the problem goes deeper: he spread Netanyahu propaganda that the mass killings of civilians in Gaza—including 20K+ kids—is Iranian fake news.

It’s not the students and young people who are fooled. It’s Van Jones.

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 3d

After 16 years, @hyperallergic.com will now have a new Editor-in-chief @hakimbishara.bsky.social 👏 So please welcome him!

Meet Hyperallergic’s New Editor-in-Chief

After 16 years in the role, I'm passing the torch to Hakim Bishara as I transition to the role of editor-at-large.

hyperallergic.com

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 4d

Antifa membership perks for 2025 are available now! ✊️

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 4d

Why do you think many of you didn’t listen to our screams about genocide sooner?

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 4d

It really feels like CBS is doing real reporting before the shitshow that will be Bari Weiss takes over.

Skyflyer Channel 8 News @skyflyer82.bsky.social · 4d

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls

Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.

www.cbsnews.com

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David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 5d

ICE says I cause assaults on ICE by reciting facts about ICE’s recent shooting but refuses to link to the thread. Only posting a picture. ICE lies and ICE hides. You can read the facts for yourselves

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 5d

Me too

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Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 5d

My naturopathic Dr. in Canada told me she no longer ships remedies to the US because Trump's tariffs are 300%. For a $500 shipment, the tariffs are another $1500. No way.

Trump thinks this will make me turn to a US-based naturopathic Dr

No. What it means is I've lost my freedom to choose my own Dr

Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 5d

How bad are tariffs going?

I paid for $32 of shaving cream from Canada. Unique stuff I’ve used for years, nothing like it in US. Small family business.

UPS guy came to my door today with box and said I have to pay additional $120 before he can hand it to me.

That makes it 5x more expensive!!! 🤯

Screenshot of message from UPS:

Hi Adam,
All import fees must be paid prior to delivery.
Save time - prepay online for your FREIGHTCOM shipment. If import fees are not paid before delivery, an additional surcharge will be applied.
Total Amount Due
119.20 USD
Additional charges may have been applied based on recent tariff policy changes.
Pay Now ›

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 5d

Sounds like they are becoming desperate.

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