2/2 While I'm at it, how about profiles of 700,000+ people in DC—more than total pop of VT or WY—who have been long-term gerrymandered out of any Congressional voice at all. While on average paying more *federal* tax, per capita, than people in any "real" state. Do it in barber shop, vs diner.

Mengran Du and her team discovered the deepest-known ecosystem with animals on the planet during ocean dives in 2024 and were reported this year. She is part of 2025 Nature’s 10. 🌊 🧪

By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.

Pretty simple answer to this question, it’s because Sam Alito is steeped in right-wing grievance culture and views himself as entitled to deference and respect from everyone he encounters

WCK is supporting Ukrainian Railways’ new Invincibility Train Cars. 💛🚆 These 100 fully autonomous mobile hubs are built to support communities during power outages and emergencies. #ChefsForUkraine (1/2)

"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read." -- James Baldwin

In 1961, the National Review, that bastion of "reasonable conservatism" published a pamphlet by L. Brent Bozell (WFBuckley's bro-in-law) making the menacing argument that Chief Justice Earl Warren deserved a punishment greater than censure or impeachment because he'd "made war against public order."

Joseph Weizenbaum built a much cruder therapy chatbot 60 years ago and was troubled by how many people imputed genuine emotional understanding to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA_e...

Far-right groups are co-opting the aesthetics of the Crusades for their own objectives, transforming an obsession with feudal justice into a campaign for a White Christian nation.

Isn't it amazing how every article about some form of universal basic income comes to the same conclusion...that it works. #TabClosed2026 bouldercolorado.gov/news/how-ele...

Ohio, an economy the size of Switzerland, sees just 48 trains a week and has no rail links between its major cities. Yet the state found $600M for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, 136× more than it plans to spend on rail projects over the next two years.

This helped me to realize that I missed the dog whistle. He said “we don’t have to apologize for being white” and he meant “we don’t have to apologize for doing racism.” bsky.app/profile/chan...

No public entity should ever give subsidies for sports teams. If they want to build a new stadium, let them pay for it privately. The Warriors and the Giants both did this in sf and it worked fine.

A really important piece. The times when we have opened our country to talented people from around the world are among the moments when America has been truly great. Trump is destroying that legacy and fomenting unconscionable racism. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...

Profound interview here with @crampell.bsky.social and Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter and an accomplished artist and translator. It’s a lovely reminder of what Norman Rockwell’s art was really about and the childish indecency of the people who now rule us. youtu.be/WKKwUcbOECM?...

You probably heard the US admin is threatening to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research: but did you know they already froze funding for the 9 regional Climate Science Adaptation Centers? From tracking invasives to helping tribes with drought, here's why the CASCs matter ⬇️

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy

Compare this to the Anchorage ceremony.

Quisling auditions

It's crucial to know the ultra wealthy opposed the worker oriented policies we now take for granted: - 40hr work week - PTO - Social security - minimum wages - laws against firing people for getting married, sick, or pregnant

Growing up in the Mon Valley, I've seen how polluters cause our communities to suffer disproportinately from asthma & other illnesses. The fight for environmental justice is vital here in Western PA. We deserve to breathe clean air, drink clean water, & live healthy lives.

"And I never say no" We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control. We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.

Presenting the hotly anticipated, intensely debated, joyously celebrated daily countdown of TOP TEN TOM THE DANCING BUGS OF 2025! 🧵

Tired: wage slavery Wired: debt slavery

When infrastructure design details are rigid enough to give consequences rather than forgiveness to motorists, only then will we see a shift from recklessness to attentiveness behind the wheel.

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Now more than ever, solidarity wins.

Got this fantastically clever Christmas gift. It's a dedicated algorithm free music player that you can carry around without the distractions of your phone, and it can hold thousands of songs without needing an internet connection. The UI is so simple anyone can manage it. Fantastic

Forget Trump's nonsense. Voting by mail is safe and secure. Period. Don't forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe

The economic disruption/sabotage of deporting millions of workers at time of near full employment is only just beginning to be felt. “Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...

Here’s the best visual metaphor for AI hype & bubble that I’ve seen yet.

I once asked Karen Decrow, president of NOW (1974-77), what she thought of STOP ERA President, 3x congressional candidate, author, lawyer, and avowed anti-Feminist Phyllis Schlafly. Karen laughed and said: “I always said if I had a daughter, I’d want her to be a housewife just like Phyllis.”

Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.

Sad to see the Fighting Narduzzis lose to those mighty East Carolina Pirates in today’s Military Bowl, but, as all long-suffering fans know: “Pitt is gonna Pitt.”

But that one white guy couldn’t get a job in Hollywood because woke!!!!

As an undergrad almost 30 years ago I worked in the office of student course evaluation for my workstudy. The bias against women, nonwhite, and immigrant instructors was so glaring from the start. The only way to explain the use of this obviously crap “data” was that it supported a desired outcome.

WOW!!! The average bonus of $443,000 for each worker would reportedly be paid to the employees over the next five years, so as long as they stay with Fibrebond during that period, some long-timers will receive more. people.com/boss-gifts-e...

Clinton: Don't trust me, release the files. Trump: Don't release the files, trust me.

DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.

Hopeful news for the year ahead - gotta celebrate the wins wherever & whenever we find ‘em!

remember when the democrats decided to tactically stop pointing out that these people are weird freaks no one likes

A+ answers at The University of Oklahoma (From “F for Effort!”)

Christmas flower thread: #bloomscrolling #flowersky

Christ on a bike, this is brilliant. And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10

After decades of Americans trying to tell other countries’ citizens how to fix their governments, it may be time to turn the tables.

Wishing all of our friends a very happy holiday season full of peace, love & happiness! Gracias Ignacio Gomez for this wonderful piece of art. #WeFeedYou Deseándole a todos nuestros amigos unas felices fiestas llenas de amor, paz y felicidad! Gracias Ignacio Gómez por está increíble pieza de arte.

merry christmas

Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have: - no one to see on Christmas Day, - no presents, or - no contactable relatives. Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.