A federal judge issues a permanent injunction barring the president from deploying National Guard troops from any state to Oregon, finding Donald Trump exceeded his authority. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ord.189270/gov.uscourts.ord.189270.146.0.pdf

Bay Area art friends: it's time for another SF Cartoonist Conspiracy jam. Come draw comics with us on Tuesday November 11th at Finjan Qahwa cafe in the Mission. https://cartoonistconspiracysf.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/sf-cartoonist-conspiracy-on-november-11th-2025/

Weird internet find of the day: Slop Evader, a browser extension that filters generative AI search results by only showing pages from before Nov 22, 2022 (the day ChatGPT launched). https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/slop-evader/mlofdhcgaaimlpbjlhpfnpjfpebjpdpp?hl=en-US&pli=1

I think this take on the sandwich guy trial is correct. our system is built assuming that prosecutors will show appropriate restraint. the sandwich guy case went on for way too long and that in and if itself should be raising alarm bells www.lawfaremedia.org/article/sand...

Out now, "Mercy", the new album by Armand Hammer (billy woods + Elucid) with production by The Alchemist. I know a lot of folks have been waiting about this album, and I'm excited to dive into it. Kind of cool they made it a Bandcamp exclusive (no Spotify, etc) […]

I benched 5 sets of 155 lbs tonight. A new personal record. I guess 200 is a good goal, so maybe I’ll hit that by this time next year?

Hero sandwich.

Stickers! #dc #sandwichguy

Not guilty! https://mastodon.social/@docpop/115068573711749739

Watching Alice Knows Karate at the Knockout in S.F. A great set by an old friend from my chiptune days.

Cow Tools (in real life)

A small shrine has appeared for KitKat, a beloved bodega cat who was recently hit and killed by a Waymo at 16th and Mission. Tension around autonomous vehicles in #SanFrancisco has already been high, and KitKat’s death has intensified things […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

TIL about "Warchalking", a set of symbols created in 2002 to help mark nearby open Wi-Fi networks. Similar to the "hobo signs" in the early 20th century. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warchalking h/t @jgilbert

Fun with the Deeper State #yoyo by One Drop.

I picked up a copy of Travis Nichols’ “Monster Pocket Doodles” a few years back, but today was my first day drawing in it. Each page has a starter sketch (in black ink) and I’m using pink and blue gel pens for my sketches.

A fun Halloween in S.F. it skept getting wilder and wilder… here’s a thread.

There's a great energy in the Mission tonight. Slow Shotwell Street is filled with kids and candy. Same with Valencia St. And so many bicyclists out riding in costumes. The weather is nice and the vibes are fantastic. #missiondistrict #sanfranccisco

Unnamed repeater. #yoyo

Reverse Trick Or Treating (aka the Greatest Halloween Costume Ever). https://docpop.org/2009/11/the-greatest-halloween-costume-ever/ #halloween

Fantastic Tiny Desk performance by #clipping. Featuring an assortment of small acoustic objects (like mugs and pizza boxes) that are played via MIDI triggers. Bonus appearance by Kid Koala too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-k7vW9Xek

Continuing my annual tradition of documenting local #halloween decorations with my #circuitbent Sony Cybershot, here are this year’s shots.

I stopped by the Ovinloven pop up at Dolores Deluxe today and picked up some chicken pot pies and pumpkin hand pies. The food is always great, so stop by if you are in the area. She’s there til 7pm.

Spotted at the Mission Community Market today

Continuing my annual tradition of documenting local #halloween decorations with my #circuitbent Sony Cybershot, here are this year’s shots.

"A cyberpunk masterpiece" "It's been too long since I've played a game with this much soul in it" --Steam Reviewers https://store.steampowered.com/app/673850/Neofeud/ https://silverspook.itch.io/neofeud #cyberpunk #indiedev #indiegame #SteamDeck #gamersunite […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

I made my own ribcage shirt using appliqué technique, scrappy stitches, white fabric, and a rejected mime-troupe sweater. Check it out here https://docpop.org/2025/10/diy-skeleton-sweatshirt/ #diy #halloween

This article about a liberal reporter dating MAGA men really shows some of the core of what's breaking this world right now. And it's not just the US. Men are not okay. Like at all. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a63915627/political-beliefs-dating-app-experiment/

I'm loving this interview/chat between Aesop Rock and CORO, his long-time visual collaborator. https://soundcloud.com/rhymesayers/aesop-rock-x-coro-the-spirit-world-interview Released in 2020, following the release of Spirit World Field Guide. Fun stories about the creative process, stories […]

Aesop Rock's new album is fantastic... and free! https://aesoprock.com/pages/i-heard-its-a-mess-there-too #aesoprock says "the drums are more stripped back, the bass lines are allowed to just sit, without layering ten things on top." #hiphop

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The SF Underground Short Film Festival looks rad. Started by Peaches Christ in 2003, it's a night of oddball and experimental short film by local filmmakers. Saturday, November 15th at the 4 Star Theater https://mediameltdown.tv/sfusff

"Send me your art." stickers spotted on Valencia Street in SF. I did not send my art, dear reader. #SFGraffiti #graffiti #slapstickers

3D printed graffiti tag spotted in Oakland. Artist unknown. #graffiti #sfgraffiti #OaklandGraffiti

Two Bernal neighbors debating Prop 50 with chalk and some sidewalk. Spotted on Cortland near Mission St in #sanfrancisco. #sfgraffiti #bernalheights

Unnamed #yoyo repeater from a double or nothing mount.

A fresh batch of sambal chili salad. One of our favorite treats.

The 10th annual Roguelike Celebration is kicking off now. A two day virtual conference about #roguelike games. The event is pay what you want https://chat.roguelike.club/ or streamable on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBfytrnK4NM Check it out if you love indie games and art […]

My newest video is a tutorial on how to make your own #yoyo shaped pins at home. Makes a good gift, or just wear it yourself. https://youtu.be/EF3_bc1QF2Y

Double Gerbil. #yoyo trick with a Fat Tire by One Drop Yo-Yos. The song is "Borateen" by Self.

Self's Subliminal Plastic Motives turned 30 today! One of my all-time favorite albums and a huge influence on me musically. https://self.bandcamp.com/album/subliminal-plastic-motives

A lot of cool events happening in the Bay Area, so I put together a quick list (which I'll try updating tonight or tomorrow with more info). The list is here https://docpop.org/2025/10/upcoming-bay-area-events/ I'm really excited about the "Internet: Live and In Person" event tonight with […]

According to @MLNow, Trump is backing off his plan to “surge” San Francisco streets with federal officers and the National Guard following a call with Mayor Lurie. https://missionlocal.org/2025/10/ice-agents-sf-bay-area/ #sanfrancisco

A short #yoyo tutorial for a rejection to green triangle.

Back in 2023, I wrote about Amnesty International and other charities using AI to generate “poverty porn” images for fundraising. It was one of my first deep dives into the ethics of gen-AI, and I think it still holds up today […]

Does anyone know of any venues or bands that have official polices on the use of generative-AI for marketing purposes. I know Thee Stork Club and DNA Lounge have policies forbidding the use of AI-generated media on fliers (as discussed in this post […]

Tech podcasters be like, “OMG, AI music is good now,” while playing the most mediocre jazz cover of a 90s rock song you’ve ever heard.

Chlo The God- Genre-bending brilliance from a rising voice in alternative R&B and hip hop. Dreamy, sharp, and experimental. "I Feel Different Everyday" music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng24U4zn8-I Bandcamp link https://chlothegod.bandcamp.com/

Our local cartoonist group was getting flooded with AI-generated spam. We fought back with the help of some punk rock turtles. https://docpop.org/2025/10/fighting-ai-generated-spam-with-punk-rock-turtles/

I always feel intimidated when drawing up handmade protest signs, so here’s a neat trick I found that makes the process easier. https://youtu.be/p5oSZjyl720?si=Whwa0wIbzT7K71Vg #nokings