Mel 🏳️⚧️
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I used to think X had no public utility but it is developing into some sort of monument to billionaire hubris. It's a living museum of paranoiac mania, a Grey Gardens situation.
January 2, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I used to think X had no public utility but it is developing into some sort of monument to billionaire hubris. It's a living museum of paranoiac mania, a Grey Gardens situation.
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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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while my mom was pregnant with me, she was delivering chinese food on bike in new orleans. i like to think that the music she heard in the streets made me the way i am now.
happy new year everyone!
happy new year everyone!
January 2, 2026 at 4:23 AM
while my mom was pregnant with me, she was delivering chinese food on bike in new orleans. i like to think that the music she heard in the streets made me the way i am now.
happy new year everyone!
happy new year everyone!
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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Classic holiday news dump of testimony that makes it clear Trump is a criminal traitor
HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:
December 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Classic holiday news dump of testimony that makes it clear Trump is a criminal traitor
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unvarnished gutter racism and Nazism from the president. a disgrace to our country.
December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
unvarnished gutter racism and Nazism from the president. a disgrace to our country.
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i do find it a fascinating assumption rightwingers are making that they should be able to walk into any daycare center and observe random peoples children whenever they want
December 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
i do find it a fascinating assumption rightwingers are making that they should be able to walk into any daycare center and observe random peoples children whenever they want
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Interesting data (from Waymo) showing that robotaxis are significantly safer than the average human driver. This is likely because they respect traffic rules. An NYT op-ed by a neurosurgeon calls for a broader adoption as a public health measure. Thoughts? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Interesting data (from Waymo) showing that robotaxis are significantly safer than the average human driver. This is likely because they respect traffic rules. An NYT op-ed by a neurosurgeon calls for a broader adoption as a public health measure. Thoughts? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
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Nothing comes out of these water jets but lies and insinuations. Why did I buy a j'accuzzi?
December 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Nothing comes out of these water jets but lies and insinuations. Why did I buy a j'accuzzi?
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Sometimes, when I get overly excited about the tiny bird in the yard, I worry I’m turning into my mother. But then I remember that the earliest pieces of art made by humans depicted animals, and realize it’s okay to be a little bit like mom and share that innate joy. merlinbirds.org/species/ruckin
Check out this bird - Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Merlin Bird ID is a free app that helps you find more birds.
merlinbirds.org
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sometimes, when I get overly excited about the tiny bird in the yard, I worry I’m turning into my mother. But then I remember that the earliest pieces of art made by humans depicted animals, and realize it’s okay to be a little bit like mom and share that innate joy. merlinbirds.org/species/ruckin
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NEWS: The Kennedy Center changed its board rules months before the renaming vote. According to the new bylaws, only presidential appointees could vote: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name
The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NEWS: The Kennedy Center changed its board rules months before the renaming vote. According to the new bylaws, only presidential appointees could vote: www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
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My top films of 2025!
December 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My top films of 2025!
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Health Speculations Swirl As Trump Seen With Damage Numbers Above Head https://theonion.com/health-speculations-swirl-as-trump-seen-with-damage-numbers-above-head/
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Health Speculations Swirl As Trump Seen With Damage Numbers Above Head https://theonion.com/health-speculations-swirl-as-trump-seen-with-damage-numbers-above-head/
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Austin has managed to hire one of the 2 good candidates for the new Animal Services Director role, hallelujah.
December 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Austin has managed to hire one of the 2 good candidates for the new Animal Services Director role, hallelujah.
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reminding you that you’re a movie lover whether you logged 1 film ten times or 500+ films this year. it doesn’t matter the genre or the length of the film. or whether you watched them in a theater, at home or on a plane. you’re a movie lover and we love you 🧡 💚 💙
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
reminding you that you’re a movie lover whether you logged 1 film ten times or 500+ films this year. it doesn’t matter the genre or the length of the film. or whether you watched them in a theater, at home or on a plane. you’re a movie lover and we love you 🧡 💚 💙
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A rare take, but I’ll stand by it: Loom is even more beautiful in EGA than in VGA.
The limited palette used with dithering effects gives it a softer, more painterly mood. Truly beautiful game and pure storybook magic.
Here's my take on it: youtu.be/BKFZ0PuFliE
The limited palette used with dithering effects gives it a softer, more painterly mood. Truly beautiful game and pure storybook magic.
Here's my take on it: youtu.be/BKFZ0PuFliE
December 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A rare take, but I’ll stand by it: Loom is even more beautiful in EGA than in VGA.
The limited palette used with dithering effects gives it a softer, more painterly mood. Truly beautiful game and pure storybook magic.
Here's my take on it: youtu.be/BKFZ0PuFliE
The limited palette used with dithering effects gives it a softer, more painterly mood. Truly beautiful game and pure storybook magic.
Here's my take on it: youtu.be/BKFZ0PuFliE
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will 2026 be better than 2025? probably not but maybe so i guess that’s something.
December 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
will 2026 be better than 2025? probably not but maybe so i guess that’s something.
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I need the alt right to explode so I can cosplay a Norse witch without anyone thinking I'm a white supremacist.
December 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I need the alt right to explode so I can cosplay a Norse witch without anyone thinking I'm a white supremacist.
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Ok apparently this is a topic.
It is absolutely true we need a big tent to defeat fascism. And that means people inside the tent with some awful views.
However.
That doesn’t mean exalting them. That doesn’t mean adopting their views. And also no Nazis ever. That’s a firm line.
It is absolutely true we need a big tent to defeat fascism. And that means people inside the tent with some awful views.
However.
That doesn’t mean exalting them. That doesn’t mean adopting their views. And also no Nazis ever. That’s a firm line.
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ok apparently this is a topic.
It is absolutely true we need a big tent to defeat fascism. And that means people inside the tent with some awful views.
However.
That doesn’t mean exalting them. That doesn’t mean adopting their views. And also no Nazis ever. That’s a firm line.
It is absolutely true we need a big tent to defeat fascism. And that means people inside the tent with some awful views.
However.
That doesn’t mean exalting them. That doesn’t mean adopting their views. And also no Nazis ever. That’s a firm line.
This would’ve blown my mind as a kid
The SN Operator by Epilogue lets you play physical SNES cartridges on your PC via USB, and it just went on presale.
Turn Your Computer Into a Super Computer — a Super Nintendo Computer
The SN Operator by Epilogue lets you play physical SNES cartridges on your PC via USB, and it just went on presale.
www.hackster.io
December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This would’ve blown my mind as a kid
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Not what you want to find when looking for scrap and fuel on an abandoned research station
#RetreatFromDarkness #indiedev #indiegames
#RetreatFromDarkness #indiedev #indiegames
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Not what you want to find when looking for scrap and fuel on an abandoned research station
#RetreatFromDarkness #indiedev #indiegames
#RetreatFromDarkness #indiedev #indiegames