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Reader. Bibliophile. If we want to rebuild this country, we need to turn to literature, art, and the histories of social movements.
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from 1994 & now👇🏾
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
from 1994 & now👇🏾
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The whole "Grok admits" "Grok apologizes" thing reminds me of the famous IBM presentation quote that evidently everyone has forgotten. And I do think representing your brand on social media counts as a "management decision".
January 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The whole "Grok admits" "Grok apologizes" thing reminds me of the famous IBM presentation quote that evidently everyone has forgotten. And I do think representing your brand on social media counts as a "management decision".
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The president is prioritizing shopping for fancy marble for his ballroom while his US economy makes the billionaires richer and the working poor poorer. Un. Real.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/p...
Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump spent his Friday morning perusing samples of stone in Florida for the new White House ballroom, as he pushes ahead on a controversial effort to replace the East Wing.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The president is prioritizing shopping for fancy marble for his ballroom while his US economy makes the billionaires richer and the working poor poorer. Un. Real.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/p...
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As the great Suketu Mehta wrote in the accompanying essay, "By 1643, only nineteen years after the first Walloon settlers founded New Amsterdam, 18 languages were already being
spoken in the city—among a population of a mere 500." To hell with fictions of a homogenous past, linguistic & otherwise.
spoken in the city—among a population of a mere 500." To hell with fictions of a homogenous past, linguistic & otherwise.
January 3, 2026 at 3:29 AM
As the great Suketu Mehta wrote in the accompanying essay, "By 1643, only nineteen years after the first Walloon settlers founded New Amsterdam, 18 languages were already being
spoken in the city—among a population of a mere 500." To hell with fictions of a homogenous past, linguistic & otherwise.
spoken in the city—among a population of a mere 500." To hell with fictions of a homogenous past, linguistic & otherwise.
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There’s a funny Politico story showing that the latest polling on AI shows 80-20 in favor of heavy regulations, an absolute slam dunk platform, but Dems are worried about not winning back mask-off tech CEO donors
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
December 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There’s a funny Politico story showing that the latest polling on AI shows 80-20 in favor of heavy regulations, an absolute slam dunk platform, but Dems are worried about not winning back mask-off tech CEO donors
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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The whole university sector could come out and say that AI is too dangerous, too unreliable and too costly and they will have nothing to do with it. Ethical educational leadership.
January 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The whole university sector could come out and say that AI is too dangerous, too unreliable and too costly and they will have nothing to do with it. Ethical educational leadership.
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Uh… check out what ChatGPT allegedly told a man before he killed his mother and then himself.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Uh… check out what ChatGPT allegedly told a man before he killed his mother and then himself.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Milo Yiannopoulos desperately trying to ungay himself in public through sheer force of Christian Nationalist will is…quite a mood.
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Milo Yiannopoulos desperately trying to ungay himself in public through sheer force of Christian Nationalist will is…quite a mood.
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George Santos and Eric Adams road movie when?
January 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM
George Santos and Eric Adams road movie when?
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In case you thought they just meant undocumented immigrants…
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
In case you thought they just meant undocumented immigrants…
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Of course the Orange Blob did that...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Of course the Orange Blob did that...
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My New Year's resolution, arbitrary as it is, is to be online less. I'm having trouble concentrating, chasing little dopamine hits instead of committing to long term activities like writing and reading. I'm addicted to the distractions, and it has to stop. I'm too old for this constant outrage. (1)
January 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
My New Year's resolution, arbitrary as it is, is to be online less. I'm having trouble concentrating, chasing little dopamine hits instead of committing to long term activities like writing and reading. I'm addicted to the distractions, and it has to stop. I'm too old for this constant outrage. (1)
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Happy 2026! 🎉
Wishing you smooth deployments, engaging presentations, and plenty of miles on the road (or wherever you find your flow).
Here’s to building things that matter, solving real problems, and growing sustainably.
Let’s make it a great year! 🚴♂️💻🎤
Wishing you smooth deployments, engaging presentations, and plenty of miles on the road (or wherever you find your flow).
Here’s to building things that matter, solving real problems, and growing sustainably.
Let’s make it a great year! 🚴♂️💻🎤
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Happy 2026! 🎉
Wishing you smooth deployments, engaging presentations, and plenty of miles on the road (or wherever you find your flow).
Here’s to building things that matter, solving real problems, and growing sustainably.
Let’s make it a great year! 🚴♂️💻🎤
Wishing you smooth deployments, engaging presentations, and plenty of miles on the road (or wherever you find your flow).
Here’s to building things that matter, solving real problems, and growing sustainably.
Let’s make it a great year! 🚴♂️💻🎤
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Strange takes on Mayor Zamdani swearing his oath on the Qu’ran. It has nothing to do with church & state. The point of the oath is for the person swearing in to do so upon some text that is sacred TO THEM. Some Presidents swore in w/o any book. John Quincy Adams was sworn on a law book. His choice.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Strange takes on Mayor Zamdani swearing his oath on the Qu’ran. It has nothing to do with church & state. The point of the oath is for the person swearing in to do so upon some text that is sacred TO THEM. Some Presidents swore in w/o any book. John Quincy Adams was sworn on a law book. His choice.
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Finished up this delightful book nook build that spouse got me for Xmas. It was soothing blend of Lego building and puzzle making that I found extremely satisfying, promoting extreme focus and deep work that magically settled anxiety. Now I understand the "old people working on puzzles" stereotype.
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Finished up this delightful book nook build that spouse got me for Xmas. It was soothing blend of Lego building and puzzle making that I found extremely satisfying, promoting extreme focus and deep work that magically settled anxiety. Now I understand the "old people working on puzzles" stereotype.
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i am rooting as much as is appropriate for mamdani to be an effective mayor because if he manages it, he will be an important model and national leader for american progressives — one part fiorello la guardia, one part robert la folette
January 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
i am rooting as much as is appropriate for mamdani to be an effective mayor because if he manages it, he will be an important model and national leader for american progressives — one part fiorello la guardia, one part robert la folette
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Happy New Year.
Time for the traditional viewing of The Apartment as I fall asleep.
Time for the traditional viewing of The Apartment as I fall asleep.
a black and white photo of a man cooking
ALT: a black and white photo of a man cooking
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January 1, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Happy New Year.
Time for the traditional viewing of The Apartment as I fall asleep.
Time for the traditional viewing of The Apartment as I fall asleep.
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How it started, how it’s going: tale of two inaugurations edition
January 2, 2026 at 7:27 AM
How it started, how it’s going: tale of two inaugurations edition
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Let me understand this. A president rigs an election but faces no consequences because he won the election?
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Let me understand this. A president rigs an election but faces no consequences because he won the election?
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I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
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As the election year begins, my law firm is currently litigating 78 voting and election cases in 39 states.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
As the election year begins, my law firm is currently litigating 78 voting and election cases in 39 states.
The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
Some news — George Santos has fled NYC due to Zohran Mamdani.
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
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Off to a good start
January 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Off to a good start