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My favorite reads from 2025 (I read them in 2025) I'm Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom - Jason Pargin Of Monsters and Mainframes - Barbara Truelove James - Percival Everett The Bible Says So - Daniel McClellan Everything is Tuberculosis - John Green What were your favorites?

Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.

Pittsburgh, Parkway East, Outbound, ~5 PM on a Tuesday. I drove through the Squirrel Hill Tunnel at 55 MPH. Was it a dream? Am I dead? @dariaphoebe.com

What perfect album came out the year I turned 16? Well, there's "Doolittle", "Pretty Hate Machine", "Disintegration", "Rhythm Nation", "The RealThing", & "The Nick of Time." I could go on...

Tapping the XKCD sign again to explain that no, I won't be seeing an aurora tonight. Or at least I really hope not. That would be bad. :)

Haunted Hayride Makes Extra-Spooky Turn Onto Interstate

Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!

This one's for Kristi Noem.

An explanation of sorts why we're experiencing a shutdown. WATCH: #Resist

We must pay billions to farmers Because we cut off their customers with tariffs And pay billions to Argentina Whose farmers are selling to the customers we forfeited Because that is America First

I've decided to give my Marvel Unlimited subscription money to my local PBS and NPR affiliates. I figure they need the funds now.

If Tom Homan did nothing wrong, the Department of Justice should have no issue releasing the Homan files and the video of the alleged bribery to clear this up. And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name. Shouldn’t be hard!

I work in Human Services at Goodwill. My new location is connected to a Goodwill store. Through the office wall, I can hear the music played. Lots of yacht rock. I've now explained the Doobie Bros, Steely Dan, Captain & Tenille, etc, to Gen Z. @dariaphoebe.com would be proud of me.

On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.

“Just one more thing. You said the Epstein files were a Democratic hoax—cooked up by Obama, Hillary, and Biden. But here’s the part I can’t figure out: you were a confidential FBI informant on the Epstein case. So tell me, how exactly did the Democrats get you to spy on a hoax?”

Well said.

"Les Freres Bleu," a 1980 musical drama from lesser-known French New Wave founder Jacques Elwood, about a couple of local Chicago musicians and their struggles with the carceral program and divine callings.

New Safety Features Coming To ChatGPT https://theonion.com/new-safety-features-coming-to-chatgpt/

Labor Day is a time to honor the promise that hard work should mean a better life. Grateful today and every day for the workers and unions who move our country forward.

@jollygoodginger.bsky.social is in DC with other vets right now standing up for democracy. He's playing General Milleys speech on repeat for them today 💜 #LoveTheVets!

Why do you appreciate unions? I’ll start: Weekends off Paid vacations Work breaks Sick leave Paid holidays No child labor Safer working conditions Health care and retirement benefits

Attempting to rig elections on his behalf. Turning the military on citizens. Toying with the idea of declaring martial law. Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime. If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?

Note to self: Make sure you tell the Libby App you want to read the book on your e-reader before launching Focus Friend on your phone. I re-read a short story on my Kindle to avoid interrupting my bean. @hankgreen.bsky.social

[writing the constitution] Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president" Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down

On one hand, Republican officials call themselves "warfighters." On the other, they become whiny crybabies at the thought of setting foot in DC streets and New York City subways that literal schoolchildren navigate every day without incident. Real macho stuff.

This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

Who knew that an extreme subgenre of music could change our energy landscape forever

A friend on Facebook shared this petition with me about stopping Project 2025. Please read and sign if you agree. chng.it/tjhDX8vD9r

Can someone explain how banning gay marriage will fund schools and lower rent and make groceries affordable?

It is now more important than ever to become a member of your local PBS & NPR affiliates. Maybe some of our super-rich billionaires, can help the CPB in the coming months.

The GOPedophiles really should listen to the VICTIMS!!!

There's no low bar at this point. Their deep in the bowels of hell right about now. At this point I don't see any once protected group spared from this administration. Not 1. This is fckn ridiculous. www.facilitiesdive.com/news/doe-to-...

I always wondered if hummus is the Arabic word for pea, if that makes it okay to dip veggies in peanut butter and call it hummus? This product makes me more confused.

I haven't read yet, but it sounds important.

Birdhouse in Your Soul

@travisnelson.bsky.social You are a fine human being and a good American Citizen. Greetings from Pennsylvania

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people: 1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money 3) We won’t need a lot of troops 4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq 5) We’ll find WMDs 6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators 7) It will be easy 8) It won’t take long All lies.

Juneteenth is the perfect moment to remind everyone of two facts: 1. Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 2. Those who prevent history from being taught are plotting to repeat it. Read this out loud. Read it again. Then teach it to your kids.

Senator Padilla was violently assaulted for doing his job. If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?

I know someone who is very proud of Senator Padilla for getting into some GOOD TROUBLE today!!!

I'm on my way to the Senate floor to talk about the assault on my colleague, Senator Alex Padilla. This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.

Don't just say it's unconstitutional, remind people that the constitution is full of very good ideas designed to prevent authoritarianism, and most people who want to ignore it want that specifically because they are authoritarian.

The entire point.