During Pride, this is so so so so so important. AIDS basically wiped out an entire generation of the LGBTQIA+ community. But we're still here, we're still queer, and we're not going anywhere. Say it loud, say it proud. As I do every year (I've not done it every day this year... no spoons, sorry):

My version of this is always telling people: It made NATIONAL NEWS when the Chronicle stopped having a full time employee /just/ to do obituaries. At the height, they had 2 full timers.

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After going viral in 2023, Cunchao, a grassroots soccer league of ethnic minority villages in southern China must capture its digital popularity. Players, fans and streamers use social media to turn the moment into a movement, celebrating their community in an increasingly urban and digital world.

My yearly suggestion that Taking Chance is a fine movie for Memorial Day www.imdb.com/title/tt1019...

Gee, lets start a war in the middle east to drive up oil prices AND forbid a huge number of truckers from working because Stephen Miller is a racist ghoul, what could go wrong?

I think it's impressive that we *are* approaching the length of the Spanish American war, which effectively ended Spanish colonial rule. Like 10 weeks of major fighting and a treaty in effect at the 4 month mark, and that's with travel and communication slowing that last part down.

"$110 Brent oil is only available on a Bloomberg terminal.” says demonstrably competent former USG person. #idiocracy #traitors youtu.be/oVjkoJPE7U4?...

Custodians are the most underappreciated folks - until the trash is overflowing, the floors are sticky, and there are no paper towels in the stinky bathroom. Pay 'em what they're worth.

So I was three years old before my mother could get a credit card independently. Good lord.