I rent a live Christmas tree. I can even rent the same one year after year, but my ceiling won’t accommodate growth. I’m in the Bay Area, not sure where else this is possible. The photo is this year’s Nordmann Fir. rentxmastree.com

As the redistricting arms race continues to rage across the country, the next high-stakes battleground could be Wisconsin. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/is-...

This episode sparked a dive into Maria Ressa, the Nobel Laureate and journalist targeted by Duterte. From what I've heard in this interview, she has crystal clarity about how autocrats have exploited technology and the law to dismantle public sensemaking.

Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat

Plant-based diet: a trial in the United States confirms it is a key tool against climate change ->Noticias Ambientales | #climate change | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai

The exact message and composition of Mamdani’s campaign won’t work everywhere (for starters not all worthy politicians have Olympic-level charisma). Still, this interview with his campaign leaders is well worth listening to if you are in, or cover, politics: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

After losing Penny, I think it’ll be a long while before I have another dog. But I did sign up to take shelter dogs out for field trips and did my first one today. Meet Parker, who is up for adoption with no fees at East Bay SPCA!

Calling all @brucespringsteen.net and Little Steve / @teachrockorg.bsky.social fans - DON'T MISS this holiday auction fundraiser! Amazing holiday gifts: - Dinner w/Steve - 2 VIP tix to opening of Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music - Much more givebutter.com/c/0hlIvh/auc...

Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net

What we know, 3pm on Wednesday: [In 4 parts] —CA's Prop 50 wins —VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG —Dems defend NJ-Gov —Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ —Dems win NJ & VA trifectas —Mamdani wins —PA Dems win state supreme court —ME anti-mail voting measure loses —GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices

Former FTC chair Lina Khan was just named to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team—just one sign that his new administration will take tech matters seriously, writes Rebecca Williams. She offers a tech agenda for the new mayor to advance his campaign goals:

Cities are exploring ways to attract and retain teachers with affordable housing built specifically for public school teachers and staff.

again, utterly indistinguishable from a foreign attack

Tonight should be a good reminder to Senate Democrats they better not cave.

If you're tired of doomscrolling and want to do something easy, something like help at-risk kids stay in school, please consider donating to #TeachRock. They are a phenomenal organization with real results. Use the link below to donate to their most recent campaign givebutter.com/TRAJH/swalsh

As Trump declares martial law in DC, a good time to read about Trump's most effective opponent, as well as New York's toughest Democrat.

Truly required reading in this day and age. Pay attention - you're being manipulated. @rvawonk.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...

The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage ->The Conversation | #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch

I had no idea Jerry Garcia was so talented! If you like #JerryGarcia or #GratefulDead you may be interested in Jerry's artwork, which is included in a livestream auction benefitting @teachrockorg.bsky.social: www.retroactv.com

By @rvawonk.bsky.social How do you know when you know you're being manipulated? "...you have to learn to track your own emotional responses. If something makes you feel a surge of fear, anger, or moral righteousness, pause and ask yourself: Who benefits from me feeling this way?"

Is yahoo Mail down today 7/24/2025?

Seeking Answers to a Cancer Crisis in Iowa, Researchers Question if Agriculture is to Blame ->Circle of Blue | #Agriculture | More info from EcoSearch

Silicon Valley's most extreme work practices get exported globally as "best practices" while sustainable approaches stay invisible. On a recent work trip, I met people who'd absorbed a vision of Silicon Valley culture that bore little resemblance to reality. www.dataandpolitics.net/the-selectio...

Exceptional piece from @rtraister.bsky.social on Cuomo. Covers his terrible governance, his selfishness, his lying, his harassment. There is nothing in this man that anyone should want near power. 1/2

Happy 41st birthday to Tim Lincecum!! I really miss watching him work. Here's a painting of “the Freak” with the Giants in April of 2009. Still haven’t been able to find out who the photographer is, but credit to them for a great shot!!

I really am going to be very consistent here in that Bannon and the fascist movement have been talking about their goals being to eventually use musk as a villain to create the appearance that they are pro social and anti capital. If they go through with this we are going to be in deep trouble. 1/

Putin would prefer this too

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🎫 1 rear standing GA for Wednesday night: Anfield. With this late timing, anyone who can get there and wants to be in the Liverpool stadium can email me about it. Week nights + solo tickets = hardest to place 🤍⌛️

Writing about the unresolved parts of life feels vulnerable, but maybe that's what makes it worth reading. I'd be grateful if you subscribed. It's free and helps me feel like I'm writing for a real community. dataandpolitics.net

Since becoming a widow, I've discovered adaptation has a cruel side effect: new memories overwrite old ones. It's like a memory buffer problem. Moving forward requires forgetting the shared life I'm trying to retain. My second post about widowhood: www.dataandpolitics.net/widowhood-as...

I've been wanting to tell my widowhood story publicly for years, but I know I don't have the kind of grief story people want to hear. No community rallied, no family healed, no strength discovered. I wrote about the gap between grief narratives and reality. www.dataandpolitics.net/why-i-find-i...

Un reportage vidéo de « la Provence » sur les fans de Bruce Springsteen à Marseille

#Springsteen Le 31 mai, avant son concert, le "Boss" a offert deux immenses cadeaux à l'Œuvre des pupilles de sapeurs-pompiers

Bluesky feature where you can scroll back upwards to erase what you just read from your brain

friends, i need to hire someone who can design a logo for something. they do not need to be fancy but they do need to know what they're doing. this is not like a giant rebrand that requires a big company, etc. just a logo. send me recs

Study Finds Growing Gap Between America's Rich and Super-Rich

True Springsteen fans know his values and his politics. But when he named this "The Land Of Hope And Dreams" tour, we should have been prepared for the angry, soulful preaching he did in Manchester: www.thenation.com/article/soci...

"I have hope because I believe in the truth of what the great American writer James Baldwin said. He said, In this world, there isn't as much humanity as one would like. But there's enough." -Bruce Springsteen www.blogness-brucespringsteen.net/post/transcr...

Springsteen has entered the motherf*cking chat.

Bruce Springsteen is a great spokesperson for America. He embodies the best of us.

Had Springsteen not said a word tonight in Manchester his message would have still been crystal clear. However, he said plenty and I’m sure we will hear from Trump about it.

Bruce Springsteen Coop live Manchester May 14, 2025 Land of Hope and Dreams #Springsteen youtu.be/_yP9mc_JlAw?...

Just tremendous version of ‘Badlands’ from #Springsteen at #Manchester with his sidekick Miami Steve 🎸

Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump ‘Incompetent, and Treasonous’ at 2025 Tour Kickoff

Wow 🤩 Wild compelling version of ‘Because The Night’ from #Springsteen at #Manchester 🎸

Getting very political now about the “unfit president” and “abuses of power” by the rich against poor… Let’s pray 🙏🏽 #Springsteen going into ‘My City of Ruins’ at #Manchester

“A criminal clown 🤡 is on the throne” is a neat and heartfelt line from #Springsteen song ‘House of a Thousand Guitars’ at #Manchester 🎸

This is a prayer 🙏🏽 for our country, says #Springsteen introducing (It’s Going To Be) ‘A Long Walk Home’ at #Manchester