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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 7h

In Chicago, Defense Secretary Pere Hegseth screened the arriving 400 Texas National Guard troopers for "fatties" and "beardos". To the three women who remained the Secretary proposed marriage.

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Cross-laminated & Skinned her 👻 🦇 🎃 @nickhasthoughts.com · 7h

his name is fucking “Miranda” you can’t make this up

Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 8h

American citizen, read this. www.koin.com/news/portlan...

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John Sundman @jsundman.bsky.social · 7h

The movie "A Place at the Table," about hunger in America, especially among children, came out in 2012. Jeff Bridges narrates; Jim McGovern appears in it. It's powerful. Betty arranged a showing on Martha's Vineyard, with Q&A afterwords. The movie's producer & McGovern were there. 2/

A Place at the Table - Wikipedia

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John Sundman @jsundman.bsky.social · 8h

Shanghai'd by my wife Betty, I worked for 25 (unpaid, not easy) years helping to address food security, food equity, on Martha's Vineyard. That's how I met, & had a few beers in an idyllic setting, with Rep McGovern, Congress's most unyielding advocate for food justice, especially for children.1/

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Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 11h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 9h

Here’s an angle for a journalist looking for a fresh take on the White House “Antifa” roundtable — most of the people who participated are employed by or have a direct financial connection to Turning Point USA. I think that’s pretty telling, no?

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Maria Bustillos @mariabustillos.com · 8h

Anthony Bourdain read and liked my piece about Lester Bangs in the New Yorker and tweeted about it and eventually we met and spent hours and hours drinking together and he gave me his last long interview

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 8h

Both sides

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all hallows eve-run enjoyer @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social · 8h

you can’t even occupy an american city without getting laughed at anymore, because of croak

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 9h

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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Jim White @jimwhitegnv.bsky.social · 8h

Escalation continues.

This is beyond the pale.

Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 9h

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 8h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 8h

Portland protestor frog costume: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge pepper balls?

Morpheus from Matrix movie: No, Frog. I'm trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.

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Schmidt Ocean Institute @schmidtocean.bsky.social · 10h

In celebration of World Octopus Day, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite cephalopod sightings, the glass octopus — Vitreledonella richardi filmed during a month-long #PhoenixIslandsCoral expedition in 2021.

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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 16h

Virginia State Senate Dems just brought down fire and fury regarding the “Compact,” notifying the President and Rector that UVA would lose ALL STATE APPROPRIATIONS if it signs and cedes the University to “federal political control.” Notably, their letter directly restates points made here by @siva.

Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 17h

The “compact” for higher ed is an unserious document written by unserious people from a position of spectacular ignorance. No one should take it seriously. Sadly, my bosses are taking it seriously.

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Why This Essay Could Cause the University of Virginia to Shut Down

How Linda McMahon’s latest “compact” would do deep and permanent harm to American higher education

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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 9h

While at Spirit Halloween I bought one of those projector lights you’re supposed to use on the side of your house, but I think it looks better in the living room.

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Emily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 9h

Today the Bruins open their season against the Washington Capitals, so I am going to tell a story about one of my idols who happened to play for both teams: Joé Juneau.

Joé Juneau is a reason why hockey is awesome.

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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 8h

Remember the claim that we couldn't force a rush to renewables too soon, because it just wouldn't be fair to "developing nations" (i.e. the global majority world)? Welp, turns out they're willing and eager to get in on renewables, and are doing really, really well with them. So.

Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 10h

"However, Ember says the headlines mask a mixed global picture.

Developing countries, especially China, led the clean energy charge but richer nations including the US and EU relied more than before on planet-warming fossil fuels for electricity generation." 2/2
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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 8h

a high armhole allows for freer and more comfortable movement

Joey Mannarino in a dark brown tailored jacket. The low armhole is causing his jacket to lift.

Someone in an inflatable frog costume. The high armhole allows them to raise their arm without disturbing the rest of the garment

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Matt Stocum @matt.stocum.us · 8h

The greatest crime Trump has committed is making me support Bolton and Comey.

emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 9h

WSJ reports that DOJ is going to charge John Bolton.

In case you needed anyone less sympathetic to rally behind than Jim Comey.

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Prosecutors in Maryland are expected in coming days to charge one of Trump’s first-term national security advisers, John Bolton, now a top Trump critic, with mishandling classified information, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Manhattan Bird Alert @birdcpk.bsky.social · 9h

A Virginia Rail showed at Verizon Plaza this Monday morning but then proceeded to stay under cover, so we bring you a photo of this rarity better seen in nearby Bryant Park in April 2025.

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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 9h

incredibly, bleakly funny that trump is going after christopher wray, who spent his entire tenure at the fbi with his head down desperately trying to avoid trump's attention and did nothing to protect the bureau from trump's attacks www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Other prosecutors are investigating former CIA director John Brennan, another prominent Trump critic, and former FBI director Christopher Wray, who was originally appointed by Trump but enraged conservatives who came to believe he had wielded the bureau’s powers against them. Former officials have received subpoenas in recent days in the Wray inquiry, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

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The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 1d

Chris O'Leary, author of 'Rebel Rebel', discusses his revised deep dive into David Bowie's formative years, the growth of his song-by-song blog, and why he fears the tools that supported his research may not exist for future music writers.

Chris O'Leary on Bowie, Blogging, + Music Writing's Future:

Chris O'Leary on Bowie, Blogging, and Music Writing's Future

The author of 'Rebel Rebel' discusses his revised deep dive into David Bowie's formative years, the organic growth of his song-by-song blog, and why he fears the resources that supported his research may not exist for future music writers.

www.thetonearm.com

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Boston Tom Levenson @tomlevenson.bsky.social · 9h

Warnock is the real deal.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 9h

@warnock.senate.gov: "You know that it's a critical moment any time Raphael Warnock and Marjorie Taylor Greene are essentially saying the same thing. That doesn't happen often... She saw that the premiums of her own adult children will go up so much in 2026 that their healthcare is unaffordable."

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Karen Dalton Beninato 🐦 @kbeninato.bsky.social · 9h

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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