Bananaphone, by Raffi

In Addison, Illinois an immigration agent using an American flag as a mask smashes a woman’s car window while her family sits in the vehicle. Video from social media.

Where's Washington state in this???

I’ve seen enough. Impeach Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Whether it's conservatives assassinating State Senators in Minnesota or liberals refusing to sell Alan Dershowitz pierogis in Martha's Vineyard, both sides have taken incivility to an extreme.

This makes me feel sick to my stomach. cpb.org/pressroom/Co... Press Release | Corporation for Public Broadcasting Addresses Operations Following Loss of Federal Funding | CPB

PBS News is not going anywhere. We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air. We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.

Of course Bill Maher wants Gavin Newsom to run for president. That tells you all you need to know.

@cantwell.senate.gov where do you stand on cloture and the CR? I’ve called your office and left a message but I’d feel better if you publicly committed to “no”.

More of this!

NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

Fisheries management... what we need to ensure jobs, food, and sustainable environment. One more thing that NOAA does.

Good to consider it might not just be the obvious woke trope

NEW on our website A new piece by Filipino journalist @jaemark.co explains how he used generative AI to turn a powerful long-form story by @sheilacoronel.bsky.social into an illustrated video reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/how-i-u...

Man...I understand, but it still hurts. Feel bad for everyone other than Gaiman about this. I really enjoyed the first season and Dead Boy Detectives.

remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards

Here's why it would be a mistake to do anything that resists fascists, By Some Fascist

2025 in a nutshell…

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Jesus, I needed that Luigi

open.spotify.com/track/08MCWw... this song seems perfect for the start of 2025. Any other songs?

Great article on Cole Wehrle and how board games can be more interesting and thoughtful slate.com/human-intere...

I feel like this game is kind of off the radar and I forgot it was out (and 5th season already?). Is it any good?

birbs

Beth Mole posts are always going to: 1) Delight me with wordplay 2) Gross me out

The audacity of the university asking employees for donations. Every institution! Every year!

I agree with a lot of this and look forward to digging more into what's happening at the local level in the Seattle metro area.

Tipping is so out of hand now... Just had a bill suggesting 30% for a meal I had to pick up at a counter.

My current news comes from: NYT, the Economist, PBS News hour, and Politico. Been watching the Bulwark and Robert Reich on YT. Without dropping stuff.. What should I add?

powerful...

Can't decide if I came here to run towards or away from politics.