He was appalled by the examination system, when it was explained to him, he could not imagine a greater deterrent to the natural wish to learn than this pattern of cramming in information and disgorging it on demand.

It's always easier not to think for oneself. Find a nice safe hierarchy and settle in. Don't make changes, don't risk disapproval, don't upset your syndics. It's always easiest to let yourself be governed.

When it comes to government spending, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a cue from the Trump administration.

In 2020, we mapped out the danger zones that will close in on Americans over the next 30 years — combining climate data with wildfire projections by US Forest Service researchers and others. See what changes are in store for your county 👇

it's really striking how the most pronounced effect appears in shifting perceptions of zelensky

First, read this and learn about the SAVE Act. Then call your senators. We can’t afford to let them impose a poll tax on our right to vote. joycevance.substack.com/p/voting-a-r...

Really excited to announce an interactive website for my As Time Draws Near story, done by Nick Violi. Nick has seamlessly put together my music with the words as you scroll. We’re offering this for free, but encourage you to donate to MSMA (Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid). As Time Draws Near

You were moved to do this by pride and by hate. Is it any wonder the result was ruin?

the skewer seems loosening out of the middle of the world

Ron DeSantis will be gone in 334 days. #CancerAwarenessMonth #WorldCancerDay #CancerAwareness #HOPE #Politics #FloridaPolitics #Florida #DeSantis

Gentle Observation 376 - But I don't need a muffin with A.I. patreon.com/kochalka

Thinking about the late Rick Harris aka "Thoughts on the Dead" It's Iguana Day in South Florida. The iguanas have succumbed to cold induced torpor and fallen our of the trees, comatose. There are at least four conked out in my yard right now. Rick thought this was weird & funny and so do I.

Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took: The Peloponnesian War Medieval English Literature Finite Mathematics Waterskiing Edible Wild Plants

I like to think that the underground takes care of its own. Please help out if you can. I’m sure a lot of folks on this platform have enjoyed Jennifer’s music writing at Dusted and @aquariumdrunkard.com. Reposting for anyone who missed this.

Send your best vibes out to the universe please. Not for me, I’m good (enough). The world needs them.

Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato

Those who fail to learn history take the rest of us down with them.

Imagine deciding that you want to make your money, feed and clothe your kids, etc. by locking people in little cells. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/06/t...

Hey #medlibs & library folks - check your catalog for the Journal of the Academy of Public Health. You may want to reconsider that & refine teaching language for clarity about evidence-based health information this year. eagledawg.blogspot.com/2026/01/publ...

People are ready for something different, they've had enough trouble on this planet to know they've got to find an outlet. (Sun Ra)

For the thousandth time, the adults in the room should know better than to unleash this ish in classrooms. We have the tools to shape and model for students what learning looks like and feels like. “some students” 🙄 Gift link if you want to get mad www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/t...

Damn, I hate to say it, but I agree with everything in this DeSantis Florida AI policy proposal - www.flgov.com/eog/news/pre...

Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant.

i feel like this from roosevelt's 1942 state of the union address still works as a mantra today for our fight

First Amendment rights are under fire as the DOJ orders the FBI to investigate five years of Americans’ political speech.

✅🗓️ Mark it December— The FEC asks the Florida GOP about its missing 2025 mid-year report. It was due July 15. docquery.fec.gov/pdf/256/2025...

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Setlist for my favorite Mickey and the Hartbeats tape.

@profanity.accountant me!

Ron DeSantis will be gone in 403 days. #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving #Politics #FloridaPolitics #Florida #DeSantis

This new live Hüsker Dü record is so good! (It also reminds me why I have tinnitus.) huskerdu.bandcamp.com/album/1985-t...

Spain’s youth are falling for fascism. And they think it is fashionable.

Surprised that The American Revolution isn’t preempted in #Florida. This is no longer the way American history is allowed to be taught in this state, including in its public universities. Congrats to PBS and Ken Burns for providing proper context. #AmericanRevolution

Ireland winning goal and end of match with Irish commentary

Timeless, Melville.

Public library Turtle Lake, ND

“The diminished ability to study, monitor, forecast, warn for, and recover from more intense hurricanes and other hazards like flooding, heat waves and wildfires was—and continues to be—a source of unease.” www.nbcmiami.com/weather/hurr...

Not nearly enough real heads.

"I don’t need to tell you that I am quite distressed about this new era of abnormally hot Atlantic waters and the catastrophic hurricanes that come as a result. Like it or not, you should be concerned too." My reflections on Hurricane #Melissa for @nbcmiami.com. www.nbcmiami.com/weather/hurr...

So unsurprising.

Ron DeSantis will be gone in 436 days. #AddamsFamily #Halloween #Dance #Wednesday #FloridaPolitics #Florida #DeSantis

Joy receptacle Joy, IL

I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.

More frequent & deeper sunny day #flooding in #Florida? Duh. According to @bmcnoldy.bsky.social Miami is in the midst of an unprecedented #KingTide event, with water above flood level since Oct 2 and forecast to continue as such until Oct 25. The future here is, um, 🌊wet bmcnoldy.earth.miami.edu/vk/

Sigh. Yes I can stream it, but I don't want to to. Not for the first listen, anyway.

Hey #MedLibs, do anyone know if the NNLM regions are affected by the govt shutdown? I have an award application pending and IDK if I need to kiss it goodbye for the time being. TIA