Released 45 years ago "Kill the Poor", a song by the Dead Kennedys Dead Kennedys - Kill The Poor - Live at The Warfield, San Francisco, March 25, 1980 #punk #punkrock #hardcorepunk #deadkennedys #killthepoor #history #punkrockhistory

A friend posted a "caption this photo" challenge. Herewith, my attempt.

The finale of Murderbot with Alexander Skarsgård and David Dastmalchian were the best minutes on TV this year. What sensitive writing, exquisite acting, bold artistic choices and incredible technical work. I watched four times and wept each time. #murderbot #alexanderskarsgård #daviddastmalchian

In honor of getting fired by Elon Musk, this month's newsletter is all stories about bad bosses, and revenge:

Get some of this. You'll be glad you did. Released during the First Age of Darkness, its message is even more on the nose today. I find it heartening. #hayescarll open.spotify.com/track/58eXcq...

This is teenybop pop of the first order on the one hand, but on the other, watch it queer the subject. So punk. So subversive. Great contribution. open.spotify.com/track/0s9oqw... #punkrockhistory #blondie #debbieHARRY

It’s a frightening time in our history. But in spite of that reality — or rather, in response to that reality — we are organizing and still rising. #NoKings

No expert, here, and nothing new to report, unless you want to know why I'm obsessing over this underappreciated masterpiece cover open.spotify.com/track/62H036... of an otherwise underappreciated masterpiece youtu.be/_Xja9C09k2w?... In which case, query away, comrade. #blondie #nerves #punk

Marching today, feeling solidarity, leading chant responses and booming out the words, fists in the air, grinning like a fool. People cheering and joining. The physicality of that emotional connection was profoundly encouraging to me. I can't understate it. Get some of this. #nokings #50501sanjose

Today in San Jose, CA NO KINGS protest and march. 12,000 participants! #june14 #nokings #nokingsday #sanjose #dumptrump #resist #handsoff #protestart #indivisible #bayarea #goodtrouble #50501movement #fiftyfiftyone #nokings #stopICE #abolishICE #standupfightback #50501ca #50501sanjose

San Jose shows up again. Unions, orgs, vets, pols, immigrants (that's nearly all of us), retirees, workers, activists, and public sector workers on duty and off made this a forceful, righteous and peaceful expression of rage and solidarity 30,000 strong. We are winning. #nokings #50501SanJose

Current mood, with apologies to #bobmould, who I know has a wall around this one, but it is in this time a critical contribution. #freedom open.spotify.com/track/2LXPIp...

Booker: He was made to kneel before the authority of the executive… They treated a member of the United States senate violently after he identified himself, dragged him out of a room, threw him upon the ground, and put him in handcuffs

Today they have crossed a deep red line. We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.

@padilla.senate.gov represents the best of the Senate. The disgraceful and disrespectful conduct of DHS agents, pushing and shoving him out of a briefing like that, demands our condemnation. He will not be silenced or intimidated. His questions will be answered. I’m with Alex.

First tassels #gardening

A black and white tegu is on the loose in Santa Clara County. Native to Central and South America, these lizards are perfectly legal to keep as a pet, but can be destructive in nature, wreaking havoc on native bird populations and other small creatures.

These guys popped up overnight following a watering yesterday.

I know I've been fangirling a lot lately on @pbsnews.org but each night feels like a proper meal after a week of nothing Red Bull and Skittles. Jeff Bennett, @amnanawaz.bsky.social , and @lbarronlopez.bsky.social are executing the best journalism in the business. 10/10. www.pbs.org/show/newshour/

@jtmorg.bsky.social why does this one feel so cheap? 😂 Quintalist #295 1/5 Sextets 1️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 3️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 4️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 5️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ Streak: 1 quintalist.com

Want to see journalistic excellence? Just watch this master class. @amnanawaz.bsky.social @newshour.bsky.social www.pbs.org/video/june-4...

Which two of these five guys did not play pro ball? 😂

I am ready to rush to the barricades. Where are the barricades?

Staying calm and being persistent are are ways to defeat narcissistic tyranny: www.huffpost.com/entry/psycho...

Contemplating a Presidential Library for 47... It's going to be yooj, folks.

Plant natives and they will come.

On Freedom by @timothysnyder.bsky.social is blowing my mind, revealing gaps in my understanding of history, philosophy and political economy. It's a wonderful, important book. Grateful to @travismillman.bsky.social for the stellar recommendation. www.theguardian.com/books/2024/s...

If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.

It's not an original thought, but it's mine nevertheless. How strange it is as an atheist to defend the teachings of Christ against Christians.

My favorite squash, Guatemalan Blue, just now emerged, and so this is to mark the first day of a hundred I'll be watching these obsessively as they grow (inshallah). #squash #gardening #threesisters #milpa

More execrable excrement from the executive. With some actual facts by way of rebuttal. Trump Leadership: If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/o... Please compare that bluster with this: a true analysis. www.commonwealthfund.org/publications... #giftarticle

Look at this California poppy tryna be a carrot. #gardening

A summer breeze can be very refreshing; but if we try to put it in a tin can so we can have it entirely to ourselves, the breeze will die. Our beloved is the same. He is like a breeze, a cloud, a flower. If you imprison him in a tin can, he will die. (cont. thread)

Many of us care deeply about providing pollen sources, shelter and water for our insect friends, but are enough of us really committed to their amusement? #garden #yellowjacket #windchime

I just got home from karaoke in Japantown, San Jose, CA. I witnessed a septuagenarian first-generation immigrant from Vietnam sing an unabridged Whole Lotta Love. He slayed. The crowd danced and celebrated. It was the most loving and beautiful moment of community I've had in months.

This is fire.

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day Strong: We are the Many” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

Spotify served me this, and I felt exposed. open.spotify.com/track/6ulLFj...

In today's bootlicking exercise, the cabinet of abasement took turns lavishing praise on Dear Leader. Herewith, back to camera, is Pam Bondi saying something about this being the greatest presidency in the history of the Republic. See what joy it brings them all.

Thinking seriously about cancelling subscriptions to all my literary, lifestyle, news, fitness, fashion, and politics publications and just following @tressiemcphd.bsky.social instead.

Brooks, an actual conservative, shows us what conservatism can offer a movement: vigorous and even radical defense of institutions. Great piece. Trump’s Single Stroke of Brilliance www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/o...

Did somebody tell President Tradewar that many international students studying in the United States are full-pay (no need-based financial aid), which means that cancelling a single student visa can mean killing a $250,000 net export? www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...

Brilliant work. Plus, I just have to say, Phillip Levin has my hat off for his stylistic perfection. The guy writes like he's carving in stone. It's really beautiful prose. Trump Tried to Derail Our Work. We Banded Together and Moved Forward. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/o...

You know things are bad when David Brooks is calling for revolution. Gift article. What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

From the classroom to the University Farm, Chico State is providing its students with the tools and knowledge to purse their dreams. Such a privilege to have the chance to see their work firsthand.

Snek exuvia from the back garden looked inverted like a rolled sock. Sure enough. #backyardnature

Made a protest sign to go along with my latest McSweeney’s piece.

San Jose turned up and showed how it's done! @50501movement.bsky.social #handsoff

For 65 years, this little patch was a lawn. Three winters ago, I killed it and planted natives. I watered it the first summer and haven't put a drop on it since, except when introducing a new plant. I can't wait to keep planting it in. #killyourlawn #plantnatives #gardening #droughttolerant

In case you were wondering who pollinates the Aloe 😊 #hummingbird #gardening