Stephen Jones
@stephenj.bsky.social
W.E.B. Du Bois warned that imperial powers justify domination through civilizing myths. Today, “democracy,” “human rights,” and “stability” often serve the same role—empty cover stories for securing oil, minerals, shipping routes, geopolitical advantage, and access to cheap labor.
January 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
W.E.B. Du Bois warned that imperial powers justify domination through civilizing myths. Today, “democracy,” “human rights,” and “stability” often serve the same role—empty cover stories for securing oil, minerals, shipping routes, geopolitical advantage, and access to cheap labor.
The Mayor of New York is a master of messaging. He arrived at his inauguration in a Taxi Cab, not a limosine. He took the oath of office on Arturo Schomberg’s Quran, borrowed from the New York Public Library.
January 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The Mayor of New York is a master of messaging. He arrived at his inauguration in a Taxi Cab, not a limosine. He took the oath of office on Arturo Schomberg’s Quran, borrowed from the New York Public Library.
Still smearing immigrants? Where are the uniform denunciations on the right of Mormons? Why isn’t the National Guard being called up to clean up the violent Church of Latter Day Saints?
September 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Still smearing immigrants? Where are the uniform denunciations on the right of Mormons? Why isn’t the National Guard being called up to clean up the violent Church of Latter Day Saints?
The MAGA Right is filled with the nicest people. Less than 24 hours after the killing of Charlie Kirk, Steven Crowder changed his site from the #2 show to the #1 show on the right. The trash proving once again it’s just all about the Benjamin’s.
September 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The MAGA Right is filled with the nicest people. Less than 24 hours after the killing of Charlie Kirk, Steven Crowder changed his site from the #2 show to the #1 show on the right. The trash proving once again it’s just all about the Benjamin’s.
Don’t worry about tariffs on Brazilian products. Those new coffee farms that are about to start producing coffee in Indiana real soon. Enjoy your tax increase and that morning cup of mummy dust America. You voted for it.
As Mrs. Olsen always says, “Alabama grown coffee. It’s the richest kind!”
As Mrs. Olsen always says, “Alabama grown coffee. It’s the richest kind!”
July 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Don’t worry about tariffs on Brazilian products. Those new coffee farms that are about to start producing coffee in Indiana real soon. Enjoy your tax increase and that morning cup of mummy dust America. You voted for it.
As Mrs. Olsen always says, “Alabama grown coffee. It’s the richest kind!”
As Mrs. Olsen always says, “Alabama grown coffee. It’s the richest kind!”
Karma found another address. A tree fell on a Confederate “museum” in North Carolina. It was a total loss, and the “museum” had insufficient insurance to cover the loss. Unfortunately, however, the heroic tree could not be saved.
May 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Karma found another address. A tree fell on a Confederate “museum” in North Carolina. It was a total loss, and the “museum” had insufficient insurance to cover the loss. Unfortunately, however, the heroic tree could not be saved.
Trump-economics hits the cat food shelves. I suppose cat owners can help make America Great Again by putting Fluffy to work hunting rats.
May 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Trump-economics hits the cat food shelves. I suppose cat owners can help make America Great Again by putting Fluffy to work hunting rats.
How to lose a trade war: The Marine Traffic maps show Shanghai the busiest port in China and Los Angeles the busiest port in the U.S. at 3 pm PST today. The arrows show cargo ships at sea and the circle show cargo ships stationary. The Port of Los Angeles is at a standstill.
May 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
How to lose a trade war: The Marine Traffic maps show Shanghai the busiest port in China and Los Angeles the busiest port in the U.S. at 3 pm PST today. The arrows show cargo ships at sea and the circle show cargo ships stationary. The Port of Los Angeles is at a standstill.
MAGA idiots eat this nonsense up. Critical thinking skills no bueno!
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
MAGA idiots eat this nonsense up. Critical thinking skills no bueno!
Rwandan-Scotsman Ncuti Gatwa with the tartan and kilts again. Wish I could pull that look off!
April 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Rwandan-Scotsman Ncuti Gatwa with the tartan and kilts again. Wish I could pull that look off!
L'chayim. America is an Asian-American owned bagel shop in the middle of the most famous gay neighborhood in the world. Hard as they try, we’re never going back. That’s the real United States, buddy! You can’t stop the beat. #America.
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
L'chayim. America is an Asian-American owned bagel shop in the middle of the most famous gay neighborhood in the world. Hard as they try, we’re never going back. That’s the real United States, buddy! You can’t stop the beat. #America.
751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Location of the birthplace of Wong Kim Ark. Wong Kim Ark’s long legal battle to enforce the 14th Amendment led to the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship in the United States. Wong Kim Ark, American.
February 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Location of the birthplace of Wong Kim Ark. Wong Kim Ark’s long legal battle to enforce the 14th Amendment led to the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship in the United States. Wong Kim Ark, American.
Since 1908.
“Spade went to John's Grill and asked the waiter to hurry his order of chops, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes... and was smoking a cigarette with his coffee when... " — The Maltese Falcon
“Spade went to John's Grill and asked the waiter to hurry his order of chops, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes... and was smoking a cigarette with his coffee when... " — The Maltese Falcon
February 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Since 1908.
“Spade went to John's Grill and asked the waiter to hurry his order of chops, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes... and was smoking a cigarette with his coffee when... " — The Maltese Falcon
“Spade went to John's Grill and asked the waiter to hurry his order of chops, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes... and was smoking a cigarette with his coffee when... " — The Maltese Falcon
Burritt St. & Bush St. If you know you know…
February 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Burritt St. & Bush St. If you know you know…
Musk and others long for the days of apartheid. To them, not being able to be in a position to dominate and oppress others is a form of persecution.
February 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Musk and others long for the days of apartheid. To them, not being able to be in a position to dominate and oppress others is a form of persecution.
The Federal US Government website has replaced the U.S. flag with a 9 star, 11 stripes neoconfederate flag. 11 stripes, 11 Confederate states.
February 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Federal US Government website has replaced the U.S. flag with a 9 star, 11 stripes neoconfederate flag. 11 stripes, 11 Confederate states.
How did that work out for you?
January 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
How did that work out for you?
Sad day for our armed forces....
January 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Sad day for our armed forces....
Fighting for intellectual freedom: That Librarian. Amanda Jones #librariesareawesome
January 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Fighting for intellectual freedom: That Librarian. Amanda Jones #librariesareawesome
Paul Robeson House, Walnut Hill, Philadelphia
January 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Paul Robeson House, Walnut Hill, Philadelphia
I.W.W. Local 8. The “Wobblies”, always welcomed Black workers. IWW Local 8 was a militant, interracial longshoreman’s union led by Ben Fletcher. Mural at the Port of Philadelphia pays homage to Ben Fletcher and I.W.W. Local 8. #SolidarityForever #OneBigUnion
January 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I.W.W. Local 8. The “Wobblies”, always welcomed Black workers. IWW Local 8 was a militant, interracial longshoreman’s union led by Ben Fletcher. Mural at the Port of Philadelphia pays homage to Ben Fletcher and I.W.W. Local 8. #SolidarityForever #OneBigUnion