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Yesterday my partner and I counted all the ads along Chicago's Brown Line for "Friend," a company selling an AI chatbot pendant, and tallied how many of those ads were defaced.
Still working on a longer piece on this, but here's the quick and dirty: we counted 104 "Friend" ads total, 42 defaced.
Still working on a longer piece on this, but here's the quick and dirty: we counted 104 "Friend" ads total, 42 defaced.
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Yesterday my partner and I counted all the ads along Chicago's Brown Line for "Friend," a company selling an AI chatbot pendant, and tallied how many of those ads were defaced.
Still working on a longer piece on this, but here's the quick and dirty: we counted 104 "Friend" ads total, 42 defaced.
Still working on a longer piece on this, but here's the quick and dirty: we counted 104 "Friend" ads total, 42 defaced.
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Remember last year when we said we would drop The Tribune's paywall if we raised enough money to support the transition to free? About that… 😁
The Salt Lake Tribune will drop its paywall next year, CEO tells donors at NewsMakers gala
After years of requiring people to pay for online news content, The Tribune announced an upcoming change during its 2025 annual NewsMakers Gala.
www.sltrib.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Remember last year when we said we would drop The Tribune's paywall if we raised enough money to support the transition to free? About that… 😁
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exactly. same and same. like a dear brand that has just put out too many bad products after they sold out to private equity and started making the stuff cheap and overseas. the magic is gone
November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
exactly. same and same. like a dear brand that has just put out too many bad products after they sold out to private equity and started making the stuff cheap and overseas. the magic is gone
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One thing that strikes me is just how fake all of our problems related to government are
The filibuster isn't in the Constitution, and every single Framer would be apoplectic that it exists.
The government shutdown was invented in 1980
The 9-justices limit was invented to stop the New Deal
The filibuster isn't in the Constitution, and every single Framer would be apoplectic that it exists.
The government shutdown was invented in 1980
The 9-justices limit was invented to stop the New Deal
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
One thing that strikes me is just how fake all of our problems related to government are
The filibuster isn't in the Constitution, and every single Framer would be apoplectic that it exists.
The government shutdown was invented in 1980
The 9-justices limit was invented to stop the New Deal
The filibuster isn't in the Constitution, and every single Framer would be apoplectic that it exists.
The government shutdown was invented in 1980
The 9-justices limit was invented to stop the New Deal
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Before they take on election reform or any other bill, if the Democrats get back Congress and the White House - HR 1 will need to be about rebalancing and restructuring this MAGA #SCOTUS. Nothing else should come before it bc otherwise this Court will gut anything Dems pass.
SCOTUS is issue no 1.
SCOTUS is issue no 1.
“If in the period after Donald Trump’s tenure, Democrats retake control of the House and Senate and secure the presidency, bold election reform that protects both free and fair elections and voting rights must be on the table”:
👏 That's 👏 what I'm 👏 talking 👏 about. Absolutely.
👏 That's 👏 what I'm 👏 talking 👏 about. Absolutely.
My new one @slate.com: "Gavin Newsom Just Proved It: Voters Want Democrats to Fight Fire With Fire" slate.com/news-and-pol...
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Before they take on election reform or any other bill, if the Democrats get back Congress and the White House - HR 1 will need to be about rebalancing and restructuring this MAGA #SCOTUS. Nothing else should come before it bc otherwise this Court will gut anything Dems pass.
SCOTUS is issue no 1.
SCOTUS is issue no 1.
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Running gag goes meta as Johnson says he knows nothing about Trump knowing nothing
RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Running gag goes meta as Johnson says he knows nothing about Trump knowing nothing
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Democratic leadership is looking a lot like GOP leadership in 2010-2016 rn where there is just this massive chasm between their priorities and that of their party’s base.
October 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Democratic leadership is looking a lot like GOP leadership in 2010-2016 rn where there is just this massive chasm between their priorities and that of their party’s base.
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Every Republican on the Sunday shows should be forced to watch the Air Feces One video and then be asked, “Is the President sane?”
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Every Republican on the Sunday shows should be forced to watch the Air Feces One video and then be asked, “Is the President sane?”
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"Donald Trump will not be in power forever, and neither will his enablers and co-conspirators. In the aftermath of such a dramatic constitutional collapse, there must be accountability, but there must also be rebuilding."
My new project at @theunpopulist.net:
My new project at @theunpopulist.net:
This No Kings Day, The UnPopulist Launches ‘The Reconstruction Agenda’
Liberals need to start planning for a post-authoritarian future and rebuilding stronger institutions that a rogue president can’t so easily take over and weaponize again
www.theunpopulist.net
October 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
"Donald Trump will not be in power forever, and neither will his enablers and co-conspirators. In the aftermath of such a dramatic constitutional collapse, there must be accountability, but there must also be rebuilding."
My new project at @theunpopulist.net:
My new project at @theunpopulist.net:
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John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry began on October 16, 1859.
October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry began on October 16, 1859.
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At a time when billionaires would be all too happy to replace artists with AI slop, I think it's important to celebrate artists like Drew Struzan.
If you've seen a movie poster in the past 30+ years, you've seen something he did. A true master of the craft.
If you've seen a movie poster in the past 30+ years, you've seen something he did. A true master of the craft.
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
At a time when billionaires would be all too happy to replace artists with AI slop, I think it's important to celebrate artists like Drew Struzan.
If you've seen a movie poster in the past 30+ years, you've seen something he did. A true master of the craft.
If you've seen a movie poster in the past 30+ years, you've seen something he did. A true master of the craft.
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If you're going to a No Kings march instead of a witty sign that might elicit a chuckle maybe you could just carry an American flag
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you're going to a No Kings march instead of a witty sign that might elicit a chuckle maybe you could just carry an American flag
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I’m from SF and the culture was already destroyed by an influx of lames who priced cool people out. Legalizing apartments will slow the dominance of the lames
October 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m from SF and the culture was already destroyed by an influx of lames who priced cool people out. Legalizing apartments will slow the dominance of the lames
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
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If you work on social media for Sen Duckworth, this could be much more readable with small changes:
Your ACA health insurance premiums are about to jump:
Alaska - Up 346%
Louisiana - Up 150%
Mississippi - Up 314%
Tennessee - Up 320%
South Dakota - Up 235%
West Virginia - Up 387%
Wyoming - Up 382%
Your ACA health insurance premiums are about to jump:
Alaska - Up 346%
Louisiana - Up 150%
Mississippi - Up 314%
Tennessee - Up 320%
South Dakota - Up 235%
West Virginia - Up 387%
Wyoming - Up 382%
September 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If you work on social media for Sen Duckworth, this could be much more readable with small changes:
Your ACA health insurance premiums are about to jump:
Alaska - Up 346%
Louisiana - Up 150%
Mississippi - Up 314%
Tennessee - Up 320%
South Dakota - Up 235%
West Virginia - Up 387%
Wyoming - Up 382%
Your ACA health insurance premiums are about to jump:
Alaska - Up 346%
Louisiana - Up 150%
Mississippi - Up 314%
Tennessee - Up 320%
South Dakota - Up 235%
West Virginia - Up 387%
Wyoming - Up 382%
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that's why you bring the US flag to protests, folks
HARDEST PHOTO OF 2025 JUST DROPPED
September 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
that's why you bring the US flag to protests, folks
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As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
September 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
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A Dem running in 2028 should just straight up hire Kimmel or Colbert's writers' room. Match their salaries, put them on payroll and have them troll the shit out of Trump and whoever else is running online and off.
September 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A Dem running in 2028 should just straight up hire Kimmel or Colbert's writers' room. Match their salaries, put them on payroll and have them troll the shit out of Trump and whoever else is running online and off.
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Look we have a little fun at these rallies dont we folks - but I just want to acknowledge first that this is stolen land
September 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Look we have a little fun at these rallies dont we folks - but I just want to acknowledge first that this is stolen land
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It is increasingly clear that the majority of federal law enforcement officers do little or no real work, hence having the time and resources to do what they've been doing under Trump.
Whole agencies need to be zeroed out, with employees sued to pay back salaries and benefits wrongly obtained.
Whole agencies need to be zeroed out, with employees sued to pay back salaries and benefits wrongly obtained.
"Dunn’s attorney says he tried to turn himself in, but instead, 20 officers came to his home to arrest him."
Just think about that for a minute.
Just think about that for a minute.
Subway sandwich guy has been released on his own recognizance.
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
His attorney argued the felony charge was excessive, and the judge agreed.
Oh, and he’s a USAF veteran.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
August 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It is increasingly clear that the majority of federal law enforcement officers do little or no real work, hence having the time and resources to do what they've been doing under Trump.
Whole agencies need to be zeroed out, with employees sued to pay back salaries and benefits wrongly obtained.
Whole agencies need to be zeroed out, with employees sued to pay back salaries and benefits wrongly obtained.
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I want Democrats in front of Mar A Lago pointing to Mar a Lago and saying 'this is where Ghislaine Maxwell groomed a child victim in 2000 who committed suicide this year.'
People keep asking "what do you expect Democrats to do???"
I expect Schumer and Jeffries to hold a press conference and say: "Donald Trump is conspiring with his personal attorneys he corruptly installed at DOJ to cover up his close friendship and possible horrific crimes with Jeff Epstein." /1
I expect Schumer and Jeffries to hold a press conference and say: "Donald Trump is conspiring with his personal attorneys he corruptly installed at DOJ to cover up his close friendship and possible horrific crimes with Jeff Epstein." /1
July 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I want Democrats in front of Mar A Lago pointing to Mar a Lago and saying 'this is where Ghislaine Maxwell groomed a child victim in 2000 who committed suicide this year.'
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I'll sign on to this and give it my own simpler version: the court is deeply and irredeemably corrupt and must be thoroughly reformed.
Ideally this would be through expansion and a new system of ten year terms and cases heard by subset panels of justices.
Ideally this would be through expansion and a new system of ten year terms and cases heard by subset panels of justices.
What's up with Justice Jackson? She started making her mark and speaking out early, and some of her dissents are so pointed Kagan and Sotomayor don’t even join them. The far right is out for her, and even Republican justices are getting snarky.
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
July 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I'll sign on to this and give it my own simpler version: the court is deeply and irredeemably corrupt and must be thoroughly reformed.
Ideally this would be through expansion and a new system of ten year terms and cases heard by subset panels of justices.
Ideally this would be through expansion and a new system of ten year terms and cases heard by subset panels of justices.