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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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Democrats must show America that they can be better trusted than Republicans to bring prices down and real wages up by fighting for these 10 things. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-democrats-must-pledge-to-america
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Democrats must show America that they can be better trusted than Republicans to bring prices down and real wages up by fighting for these 10 things. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-democrats-must-pledge-to-america
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Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
I get why people feel this is unfair but you do all know that Most retail stores have this policy. Where I work it's the five foot rule. If you're within five feet of a customer you should be engaging. It's part of our survey metrics. This sucks but it's not actually that strange.
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I get why people feel this is unfair but you do all know that Most retail stores have this policy. Where I work it's the five foot rule. If you're within five feet of a customer you should be engaging. It's part of our survey metrics. This sucks but it's not actually that strange.
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Fentanyl and coke are the new “weapons of mass destruction” lie. It’s Iraq all over again, folks. It’s always about controlling the oil.
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fentanyl and coke are the new “weapons of mass destruction” lie. It’s Iraq all over again, folks. It’s always about controlling the oil.
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A portion of every dollar spent on Harry Potter merchandise goes to anti-transgender campaigns.
October 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A portion of every dollar spent on Harry Potter merchandise goes to anti-transgender campaigns.
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I think about this in how the guy who ran MySpace sold his company and then traveled the world doing photography, while the guy who runs Facebook never let it go and has gone out of his way to destroy democracy in order to gain more power.
The desperate need to accumulate more and more at the cost of everyone else’s wellbeing should be classified as a mental disorder, and I will absolutely die on this hill.
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I think about this in how the guy who ran MySpace sold his company and then traveled the world doing photography, while the guy who runs Facebook never let it go and has gone out of his way to destroy democracy in order to gain more power.
I know that just about everyone is running these ads now but Spotify is an easy cancel. Go to Tidal. They have all the same features and a very similar layout. They even have an option to import your Spotify playlists.
October 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I know that just about everyone is running these ads now but Spotify is an easy cancel. Go to Tidal. They have all the same features and a very similar layout. They even have an option to import your Spotify playlists.
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Covid is not over.
People are still dying and becoming disabled every day.
We rushed “back to normal” for the economy, not because the threat had passed.
When you wear a mask, you’re not only protecting your health, you’re saying you don’t believe anyone is expendable.
People are still dying and becoming disabled every day.
We rushed “back to normal” for the economy, not because the threat had passed.
When you wear a mask, you’re not only protecting your health, you’re saying you don’t believe anyone is expendable.
October 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Covid is not over.
People are still dying and becoming disabled every day.
We rushed “back to normal” for the economy, not because the threat had passed.
When you wear a mask, you’re not only protecting your health, you’re saying you don’t believe anyone is expendable.
People are still dying and becoming disabled every day.
We rushed “back to normal” for the economy, not because the threat had passed.
When you wear a mask, you’re not only protecting your health, you’re saying you don’t believe anyone is expendable.
He said that so condescendingly. Like oh maybe we should actually speak to people where they're at. He hates having to this! Vote Him Out.
Asked what Democrats are doing to fight back against Trump, Leader Schumer points to the party "dealing with the social media"
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
He said that so condescendingly. Like oh maybe we should actually speak to people where they're at. He hates having to this! Vote Him Out.
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The dangers of Zohran Mamdani and winning in general. Courtesy of me, A VERY IMPORTANT HIGHLY-PAID ALWAYS-BOOKED DEMOCRATIC CONSULTANT. prospect.org/politics/202...
Why Winning Is Bad for Democrats
Oh, you want life to get better now, do you? Do you even understand politics?
prospect.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The dangers of Zohran Mamdani and winning in general. Courtesy of me, A VERY IMPORTANT HIGHLY-PAID ALWAYS-BOOKED DEMOCRATIC CONSULTANT. prospect.org/politics/202...
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I'm so embarrassed to be an American right now. Donald Trump is a senile old codger, standing before the United Nations, reading a speech clearly written by an alt right lunatic and a bunch of oil and gas lobbyists. Well done, U.S. voters. You really fucked this one up.
September 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I'm so embarrassed to be an American right now. Donald Trump is a senile old codger, standing before the United Nations, reading a speech clearly written by an alt right lunatic and a bunch of oil and gas lobbyists. Well done, U.S. voters. You really fucked this one up.
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Health insurance costs are about to rise by a record amount.
This is happening after the seven largest publicly traded health insurance companies reported a combined $71 BILLION in profits in 2024.
Instead of addressing this, Trump is spreading misinformation about Tylenol.
This is happening after the seven largest publicly traded health insurance companies reported a combined $71 BILLION in profits in 2024.
Instead of addressing this, Trump is spreading misinformation about Tylenol.
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Health insurance costs are about to rise by a record amount.
This is happening after the seven largest publicly traded health insurance companies reported a combined $71 BILLION in profits in 2024.
Instead of addressing this, Trump is spreading misinformation about Tylenol.
This is happening after the seven largest publicly traded health insurance companies reported a combined $71 BILLION in profits in 2024.
Instead of addressing this, Trump is spreading misinformation about Tylenol.
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15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
I've been trying to rebuild my DVD library for a couple of months now. I hate giving all these different corporations my money every month!
Authoritarianism might just bring DVDs back
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I've been trying to rebuild my DVD library for a couple of months now. I hate giving all these different corporations my money every month!
Think I'll watch Sneakers today.
One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.
September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Think I'll watch Sneakers today.
Seriously!?! There is no way any of them need the money that badly! Fuck them All!
September 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Seriously!?! There is no way any of them need the money that badly! Fuck them All!
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i think anyone saying he practiced politics the right way or that we should continue his work should first have to read out loud his last days worth of posts to someone they love who doesnt know who he is
September 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
i think anyone saying he practiced politics the right way or that we should continue his work should first have to read out loud his last days worth of posts to someone they love who doesnt know who he is
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Every single day now someone says I hope it happens soon and we all understand specifically what they mean. It simply must be able to happen.
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-precious-t...
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-precious-t...
September 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Every single day now someone says I hope it happens soon and we all understand specifically what they mean. It simply must be able to happen.
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-precious-t...
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-precious-t...
Firefox and DuckDuckGo. Seriously trying to uncouple from google. It's so hard.
Google won’t be forced to sell its Chrome browser and can keep paying companies to keep its search engine as the default on smartphones, thanks to a federal ruling.
In other words? Google gets to remain a monopoly and keep its harmful, anti-competitive practices.
Shameful.
In other words? Google gets to remain a monopoly and keep its harmful, anti-competitive practices.
Shameful.
September 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Firefox and DuckDuckGo. Seriously trying to uncouple from google. It's so hard.
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Powerful tech companies and the government could gain even more access to users’ private data, thanks to new “online safety” laws.
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social breaks down how these laws lock in corporate control — and silence dissent.
Read the full story here: zeteo.com/p/the-latest...
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social breaks down how these laws lock in corporate control — and silence dissent.
Read the full story here: zeteo.com/p/the-latest...
August 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Powerful tech companies and the government could gain even more access to users’ private data, thanks to new “online safety” laws.
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social breaks down how these laws lock in corporate control — and silence dissent.
Read the full story here: zeteo.com/p/the-latest...
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social breaks down how these laws lock in corporate control — and silence dissent.
Read the full story here: zeteo.com/p/the-latest...
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I have filled in the questionnaire and made it very clear to Patreon that anything except a firm rebuttal of all genAI content, selling out our data to feed it, and any other AI bullshit will alienate the genuine creative arts community. The one they were founded to support.
I have made a public post on Patreon with information on this, providing some guidance for Patreon Creatives and Patrons on how to take action against this delirious strategy Patreon is considering.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
You are all welcome to share.
It contains a link to the survey and info on how to email Patreon.
August 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I have filled in the questionnaire and made it very clear to Patreon that anything except a firm rebuttal of all genAI content, selling out our data to feed it, and any other AI bullshit will alienate the genuine creative arts community. The one they were founded to support.
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“Anyone who believed that government censorship of internet speech would stop with adult content was profoundly naïve. Had the mainstream tech industry taken the threat against us seriously rather than argue that our speech was less worthy of protection, we might not be in this situation.”
Age verification laws are sweeping the US, changing the future of online speech
Age verification laws have been passed in at least 24 states. Some say it’s an effort to protect kids, while others say it restricts protected speech.
www.yahoo.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
“Anyone who believed that government censorship of internet speech would stop with adult content was profoundly naïve. Had the mainstream tech industry taken the threat against us seriously rather than argue that our speech was less worthy of protection, we might not be in this situation.”