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!!!!!

for years, experts have warned of the dangers of running out of internet juice, the special juice that powers the internet. warnings that have mostly gone unheeded. until today

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. trib.al/9Sxu9IN

Something we don’t talk about enough is how the Age of Trump will impact the next generation of politics. To older politicians, the last 10 years represents an aberration from normal, and they can maintain that fiction because it represents 1/5 of their political lifespan. Not so for the youth.

Radical right accommodation really does not work. New paper out with this exceptionally talented team @katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk doi.org/10.31235/osf...

So you’re telling me the Wizard of Oz presented itself as a towering force of overwhelming technology, only to be unmasked as just some guy, off-screen?

The 4 Ts: Trans rights. Trains. Type 26 frigates. Thorium Reactors.

not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates

the decision to "be safe" is no longer yours to make. the state has decided to make us unsafe. but you can make informed choices, take calculated risks, and you can decide to be powerful.

Unacceptable. Call your senators and rep and tell them that states must have the right to regulate "A.i." and this clause has to come out of this bill. If they're Republicans, tell them STATES RIGHTS!!! If they're Democrats, tell them STOP HELPING "A.I." SCAMMERS. reps.fyi

A story about why Democrats are losers, in four parts.

Andor is a story about how a thousand nameless and unremembered people will have to sacrifice everything so a gay kid who left his home in Space Idaho four days ago can close his eyes and Fuck It We Ball the most important shot in galactic history on the advice of a ghost

🏆 To celebrate the arrival of my "Littoral Commander: Baltics" #wargame, I am going to give away a signed copy of the game. Like, repost, and follow by April 8 (midnight EST)! May the odds be ever in your favor. 😉🎲 #wargaming

France raises a fascinating hypothetical point: what if the law still exists even if people might get mad at you

Martin Niemoller: first they came for the socialists... Dem consultants: our polls suggest we should also come for the socialists!!

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

I wrote this on young men, and why we need to stop lying about why they're easy prey for reptiles like Andrew Tate. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

No amount of collaboration with this administration will ever be enough. Columbia is learning that the hard way and likely won't survive as an institution as a result.

MAGA Murder Budget Say fewer things, say them loudly and more often. "I cannot vote for this MAGA Murder Budget."

I’ve got a theory that whoever is out there trying to push social networks in certain directions for their own benefits figured out pretty quick MAGA can’t get a toehold here but DOOM sells really well.

they're doing WMDs in Iraq but for Canada

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

I’m pretty sure this is what voters want from their elected officials www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/u...

Australia's song is out! And it's, uh, well... it's... you should just watch it. But maybe not at work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_08I...

I know the material reasons for the rise of fascism. I also think another reason - which doesn’t get talked about as much because it’s embarrassing that humans can be that naive - is that when you are financially comfortable but bored, abstract cruelty can give you a sense of purpose.

Trump was seen as the average persons protector, a bulwark against big tech and coastal oligarchs. Example: During the French Revolution many peasants were royalist because they believed the king was their protector against the urban elites. The recent shifts in alignment present major fault lines.

I haven’t been this disappointed in scientists since they forbade us from drinking the red mummy juice

Kings… transphobia… a frenzy to deny people benefits… dark times for those of us who need to feel superior to Brits to get through the day

Now would be a real good time for IATA (and every other union and trade organization that was kissing the Trump admins ass), the CEOs of every US airline, and democrats (if there are any left with a voice) to start yelling very loudly.

Shameful, really www.stripes.com/branches/arm...

they can take over the entire country but they can never actually be cool and it will eat at them forever

Guys, maybe strange women lying in ponds distributing swords was a better procedure for selecting leaders than we previously gave it credit for

CIA Agent: You want our list of every undercover agent on Earth? Why? 17-Year-Old Doge Kid Who Is Only Known By His Alias “The Schooch”: Hey man, you can trust The Schooch

The absence of any serious resistance on the part of the Social Democrats, the principal remaining defenders of democracy, was decisive. It convinced both conservatives and National Socialists that the destruction of democratic institutions could be achieved without any serious opposition.

Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found

We're nowhere near prepared to deal with the practical realities of climate change, particularly & especially that: 1) lots of people live in lots of places where they shouldn't 2) rebuilding there after climate disasters is untenable 3) we need a ton more housing everywhere else to compensate

Posting this story about how Ann Telnaes got censored not least bc it'll disseminate the image Jeff Bezos censored. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...

New Year’s resolution: I am going to find one happy/positive story to post each day. Because there is good in this world and it is worth fighting for.

Today’s episode about last week’s MonteSong is already out of date! The winner of Montenegro’s national final has officially withdrawn from Eurovision - but we won’t spoil who they are if you’re listening for the first time and want to be surprised. maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

“Many of you could be where we are—on the street—but for some simple and not uncommon twist of fate. This is part of your rejection, this fear that it could be you. You deny that reality because it is too horrific to contemplate, therefore you must deny us.” www.esquire.com/news-politic...

I know it sucks because we’re living through it but it is scientifically interesting to see a billionaire devote all his money and thousands of employees and the entire governmental power of the United States to make his posts good and still not manage to do it