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"For the first time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71 percent believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate."
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Rob Reiner (1947–2025)
December 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
I'm dubious about Amazon's commitment to keeping pre-existing conditions a thing of the past.
December 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Any dentists in Kenosha, WI wanna help out a young autistic girl,?? This child needs 5 root canals due to her autism medicine.

Imma trade you a pair of tickets to our show in Chicago with GNR and a meeting next July

www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-...
Donate to My 11 year old autistic granddaughter needs 5 root canals, organized by Shirley Tutor-Perez
My granddaughter Rhiannon will be 11 on 12/20. She has been b… Shirley Tutor-Perez needs your support for My 11 year old autistic granddaughter needs 5 root canals
www.gofundme.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Hi. I'm losing my job at the end of next week, so I'm advertising myself again:

I'm Pri, an Argentinian indiedev & writer who has created several games and is currently available for work as a writer or VN QA tester.

Shares greatly appreciated.

prikarin.carrd.co#services
prikarin.itch.io
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Not sure how it's already day 10 of #ArtAdventCalendar, but here we are! Here's one of my little polymer clay crows. Each feather is cut and textured, and the crows are always brushed with chameleon powder for a little extra magic.
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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BTW, Spirit Crossing is coming to Steam. The goal is to create a major Cozy MMO with a huge population of folks making friends in a safe and welcoming space.

I deeply believe we can make the world a better place.

If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
Spirit Crossing on Steam
Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of "Cozy Grove." Find endless opportunities to...
store.steampowered.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Thinking a lot about this moment from literally the first chapter of "1984."
December 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Have you ever seen such a beautiful sight
December 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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this has become a very important video to me
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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NPR fights Trump's executive order against public media

The case isn't getting much attention.

But it pits the press's right not to face government retaliation over coverage against the president's assertion of vast executive powers

My story:

www.npr.org/2025/12/05/g...
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
NPR was in court for a pivotal hearing arguing that the Trump administration had broken the law with its treatment of public media.
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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re: WB-Netflix

physical media is more important than ever and it should be accessible to people everywhere. Baltimore has had a nonprofit video store for year’s now, and one of its co-founders @ericallenhatch.bsky.social wrote about how it can be replicated www.patreon.com/posts/24007106
How to Open a Volunteer-Run, Non-Profit Video Store in Your City (like we did in Bmore!) | [ON PATREON HIATUS] Eric Allen Hatch
Get more from [ON PATREON HIATUS] Eric Allen Hatch on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Really interested in doing more guiding and helping people plan and prepare for outdoors adventures next year. I also really need to make some money. if you’re interested, dm me and id love to work something out
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word?

My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.

www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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it's December, so added some xmas trees to Letterboxd Besties

letterboxd-besties.cheersderek.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Abolitionist John Brown was executed by the state of Virginia on December 2, 1859.
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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The numbers in here are hilarious.

Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%

Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Hitler was bad.

An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
Perry: The pro-Hitler problem with the American right
"We need to get back to the basics: Hitler was bad. The people who suggest otherwise are also bad," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Headline: "AI can replace 11.7% of workforce"

Actual study: Anthropic paid MIT to use a "labor simulation tool" that said 11.7% of TASKS could be done by AI
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, across finance, health care and professional services, according to MIT's study.
www.cnbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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It’s infuriating to me that I need to evaluate media to determine whether it’s AI generated now. The great “time saver” technology wastes incalculable time and energy for people who want to retain their grasp on reality
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.

Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.

www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.

Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.

www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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I could use some help spreading the word.

My new little book is about two sisters who hunt down killers and collect body parts while complicating their lives with volatile magics, bizarre visions, and a mysterious mouth in the wall.

Think Junji Ito meets Little Women.

ghoulish.rip/product/fami...
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM