Risa
@risachase.bsky.social
Collector and curator of Things I Find Interesting. Currently Crocheting. Join Your Damn Union. she/her
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ProPublica identified 17 people who each shielded at least $1 billion in capital gains from the so-called Net Investment Income Tax.
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
How Billionaires Sidestepped a Tax Aimed at the Rich
Wall Street financiers were a clear target of the tax, but some, on questionable legal grounds, have claimed their outsized profits were exempt, sometimes avoiding hundreds of millions in taxes.
www.propublica.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ProPublica identified 17 people who each shielded at least $1 billion in capital gains from the so-called Net Investment Income Tax.
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Literally a talk show.
As the world burns, let's get one thing straight. A video podcast is just a TV show.
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Literally a talk show.
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Last night, after people in N MPLS found all those printouts detailing their operations, hotel, etc., there were some that were rightfully skeptical that it was real, or possibly a plant of some kind, because it's hard to fathom that our lives are being ruined by people this incredibly stupid.
Vice President JD Vance and the Secret Service were sent scrambling after an agent assigned to his security detail reportedly spilled sensitive security information to a Tinder date who turned out to be an undercover reporter.
Tinder date sting tricks Secret Service agent into spilling Vance security secrets: report
Vice President JD Vance and the Secret Service were sent scrambling after an agent assigned to his security detail reportedly spilled sensitive security information to a Tinder date who turned out to be an undercover reporter.According to The Daily Beast, "The agent, Tomas Escotto, was placed on adm...
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Last night, after people in N MPLS found all those printouts detailing their operations, hotel, etc., there were some that were rightfully skeptical that it was real, or possibly a plant of some kind, because it's hard to fathom that our lives are being ruined by people this incredibly stupid.
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On a visit to his hometown outside Tehran, this Iranian Australian joined the protests last Thursday night, then the regime's suppression methods turned from tear gas to live fire.
'We were in real danger': Australian who fled Iran recalls night crackdown arrived
On a visit to his hometown outside Tehran, this Iranian Australian joined the protests last Thursday night, then the regime's suppression methods turned from tear gas to live fire.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
On a visit to his hometown outside Tehran, this Iranian Australian joined the protests last Thursday night, then the regime's suppression methods turned from tear gas to live fire.
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incredible update because I'm reasonably sure he's the villain of the next book
Gary Bettman, talking to reporters in DC, just said he binged all six eps of Heated Rivalry. He likes it.
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
incredible update because I'm reasonably sure he's the villain of the next book
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Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop"
Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.
consequence.net
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
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This is going to make them even madder. Good.
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This is going to make them even madder. Good.
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I can't believe that this has been an option the entire time
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
January 15, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I can't believe that this has been an option the entire time
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
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honestly, people should just stop screenshotting garbage so they can hold it in our faces and say LOOK AT THIS GARBAGE! that’s what threads is for
A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
honestly, people should just stop screenshotting garbage so they can hold it in our faces and say LOOK AT THIS GARBAGE! that’s what threads is for
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land mines should be illegal worldwide forever. this is shameful
Finland’s military will initiate the acquisition of anti-personnel land mines and start training staff, conscripts and reservists to use them later this year, it says.
Finland to acquire anti-personnel land mines and start training staff
“We will use mines only in emergency conditions,” said Col. Riku Mikkonen, inspector of engineers for the army command.
nbcnews.to
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
land mines should be illegal worldwide forever. this is shameful
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New data has revealed there were 5.9 million physical items — including books, CDs and DVDs — checked out of Brisbane libraries in 2025.
These were the most read books in Brisbane libraries in 2025
New data has revealed there were 5.9 million physical items — including books, CDs and DVDs — checked out of Brisbane libraries in 2025.
www.abc.net.au
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 AM
New data has revealed there were 5.9 million physical items — including books, CDs and DVDs — checked out of Brisbane libraries in 2025.
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"There is one notable group that does not support universal basic income: those with higher levels of racial resentment... Racial prejudice continues to fuel opposition to universal basic income, as well as other forms of social welfare. But our research suggests that this is not insurmountable."
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.
theconversation.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
"There is one notable group that does not support universal basic income: those with higher levels of racial resentment... Racial prejudice continues to fuel opposition to universal basic income, as well as other forms of social welfare. But our research suggests that this is not insurmountable."
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We don’t dance on the grave of NFTs enough. I had a year where I was repeatedly told by bozos I was going to be irrelevant and extinct for not embracing them, I should be allowed a victory lap.
January 13, 2026 at 7:49 AM
We don’t dance on the grave of NFTs enough. I had a year where I was repeatedly told by bozos I was going to be irrelevant and extinct for not embracing them, I should be allowed a victory lap.
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Translation: we’re winning the fight against gen AI built on the stolen labor of creators of every kind, and his money fountain is starting to dry up.
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI https://gizmodo.com/jensen-huang-is-begging-you-to-stop-being-so-negative-about-ai-2000709335
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI
" extremely hurtful, frankly, and I think we've done a lot of damage," he said.
gizmodo.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Translation: we’re winning the fight against gen AI built on the stolen labor of creators of every kind, and his money fountain is starting to dry up.
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If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Hey y’all: if you use Libby and you hate them allowing generative AI content and incorporating it in other ways you can go to your profile, scroll down to “help and support”, and take a survey to tell them that you hate it
Our official policy provides clarity on our AI usage and the broader impact of AI on the book industry as a whole. Read OverDrive's full policy here: https://bit.ly/4be33jB
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Hey y’all: if you use Libby and you hate them allowing generative AI content and incorporating it in other ways you can go to your profile, scroll down to “help and support”, and take a survey to tell them that you hate it
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I don't know how the new board — appointed by the SA Government who by all accounts have tripled down on this issue — will be committed or even able to rebuild trust with artists.
No incumbent director. No ongoing board members. Appointees will be decided by those determined not to rebuild trust.
No incumbent director. No ongoing board members. Appointees will be decided by those determined not to rebuild trust.
Adelaide Festival is done - and the rest of the board has stepped down
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 AM
I don't know how the new board — appointed by the SA Government who by all accounts have tripled down on this issue — will be committed or even able to rebuild trust with artists.
No incumbent director. No ongoing board members. Appointees will be decided by those determined not to rebuild trust.
No incumbent director. No ongoing board members. Appointees will be decided by those determined not to rebuild trust.
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We've lost Meanjin, a situation that was completely unthinkable until it actually happened. Don't think we won't lose more. It's quite clear there are people who don't care what they destroy for political gain. Literary culture in this country is already frayed. Don't let it come apart entirely.
January 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
We've lost Meanjin, a situation that was completely unthinkable until it actually happened. Don't think we won't lose more. It's quite clear there are people who don't care what they destroy for political gain. Literary culture in this country is already frayed. Don't let it come apart entirely.
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It’s important to find your moments of joy in humanity, especially in dark and cold times
January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
It’s important to find your moments of joy in humanity, especially in dark and cold times
Australia is standing in the middle of the highway and hoping it doesn't get hit
In the past week, the US has dramatically expanded and accelerated its attacks both inside and outside its borders. Here's where Australia stands in the fray.
Markets shudder as White House goes to war with everyone
In the past week, the US has dramatically expanded and accelerated its attacks both inside and outside its borders. Here's where Australia stands in the fray.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Australia is standing in the middle of the highway and hoping it doesn't get hit
Every time he says "where were you born" I hear "no but where are you REALLY from"
That has never been an innocent question
That has never been an innocent question
This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
January 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Every time he says "where were you born" I hear "no but where are you REALLY from"
That has never been an innocent question
That has never been an innocent question
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I feel you. I'm halfway through Heated Rivalry and I love it, but it's frustrating to watch the same people who canceled OFMD and lied about why they did it accept flowers for a popular queer show they didn't actually make.
January 12, 2026 at 6:27 AM
I feel you. I'm halfway through Heated Rivalry and I love it, but it's frustrating to watch the same people who canceled OFMD and lied about why they did it accept flowers for a popular queer show they didn't actually make.
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Yes! Wagner Moura!!! #GoldenGlobes winner! Incredible! 🇧🇷🏆🇧🇷🏆🇧🇷
“If trauma can be passed along generations, values can too.” 💚
“If trauma can be passed along generations, values can too.” 💚
January 12, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Yes! Wagner Moura!!! #GoldenGlobes winner! Incredible! 🇧🇷🏆🇧🇷🏆🇧🇷
“If trauma can be passed along generations, values can too.” 💚
“If trauma can be passed along generations, values can too.” 💚