Neurodiversity research has reshaped how we think about autism and ADHD, revealing that a “normal” brain doesn’t exist – and that unusual brains also come with unique strengths.

Every American needs to watch this:

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This is so gross. It is the responsibility of the state to take care of its vulnerable citizens.

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If you've given biometrics to TSA (Pre-Check and Global Entry members) and you plan to attend a protest, you should wear a medical mask.

"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language. ...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"

The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot

Read this. Reread it. Reread it until it sinks in.

That sounds so boring.

𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦. 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦. Wait a moment before you react. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl (Austrian psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor)

Take four minutes out of your day.

Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had: (Yes, volunteering and internships also) 1. Health food store clerk 2. Jewelry store mngr 3. Doula (birth & post partum) 4. Resident property manager 5. Acupuncturist

Routine reminder that there is no treatment for measles. But vaccination is 97% effective at preventing measles infection.

“Waaah…people don’t like me”

Amazing statement from the chaplain of the MN Timberwolves, I’m guessing in response to the craven press release co-signed by so many local CEOs today (inc the Timberwolves!) calling for the “deescalation of tensions” here but refusing to assign any specific blame or even *mention* ICE / CBP

Atrocious ick. Smarmy fuqs. Media too.

That’s the sickness. And that’s the level of absurdity we’re now expected to accept as normal. Michael Jochum Not Just a Drummer: Reflections on Art, Politics, Dogs, and the Human Conditionl substack.com/home/post/p-...

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lil palette cleanser, from incredible animator India Rose Crawford www.youtube.com/shorts/GkZL4...

It cannot be made clearer. If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

I’ve been here 2 minutes. Fuck the U.S.

Do something.

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As often, "Sweary Historian" James Fell's daily post seems especially relevant today.

Just as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what. Wishing us all a day of peace for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-18...

A real shame if this photo went viral again today.

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy but still the same amount of snow.” ❄️🤍☀️ —Margaret Loxton #stunday #sundayyellow #trees #sky #sun #snowday #hudsonvalley #newyork #photography

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via Allan Sharpe

An analysis of ongoing trials suggests that mRNA cancer vaccines have the potential to deliver health benefits worth $75 billion each year in the US alone

Holy hell, what an obituary

“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them, I am not a pacifist.” Renfrew Christie South African scholar & antiapartheid activist archive.ph/TZ2Hs

Everything to keep you occupied got cheaper, while everything you require as essential…up.

Happy Ass Eating Day!

There’s a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross’s legal expenses for murdering Renee Good. This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it. A thread on how to do that 🧵

Lol. Vive la France 🇫🇷

If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this: America's problems are solved problems. Just not here. What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵

once again reflecting on how this essay, by nicholas decker, is protected by the first amendment nicholasdecker.substack.com/p/when-must-...

A poem by Amanda Gorman For Renee Nicole Good Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026

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A big book that doxxed everyone in your town appeared on your doorstep for free once a year, and if you didn't want to be in it you had to pay

When the USA bought the West-Indian Islands from Denmark in 1916 the US signed a convention recognising Danish sovereignty over all of Greenland.

Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.