“Think you’ve seen all the insanity we’re capable of? Hold our beers” — this administration, every morning

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The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either

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It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend

There's a direct line between the vacuum created when most of the left walked away from the fight to keep everyone safe, and the rise of MAGA/MAHA. Things are not ok - but once the left quit on us, the only explanations came from far-right oligarchs, and their establishment allies in public health.

Letter from Epstein survivors to Congress: "Your primary duty is to your constituents. Look into the eyes of your children, your sisters, your mothers, and your aunts. Imagine if they had been preyed upon. Imagine if you yourself were a survivor. What would you want for them?"

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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

ALSO. If you're just coming across this news now, and thinking about what you can do to support disabled people like Alice in your community. WEAR A MASK.

“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”

"Here’s the kicker: We even got them to agree not to pass the healthcare subsidies that we’ve been working for. You know, the ones average Americans rely on. Here’s how we did it: We asked, then they said, 'No way,' and then we said, 'Okay.' That’s how you win." www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/gre...

Italian Senator Carlo Calenda left Jeffrey Sachs literally speechless and shocked by calling him a liar and someone who repeats Russian propaganda narratives. I believe this is exactly how public accountability should work - when a liar is called a liar.

And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?' And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?' And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!' And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'

Not to be the fun police but I do hope people know that Arc Raiders does use generative AI for voice acting, and by supporting the game you're letting higher-ups know that this is an okay practice. They try to downplay this on the Steam store page by describing the AI usage as vaguely as possible.

@adamwong.bsky.social released AirFanta's wearable air purifier to market. It's meant to be used close to your nose and mouth to minimize how much unfiltered air gets entrained with the filtered output. But it is not meant as a 1:1 respirator replacement.

The plaintiff was such a ham, and his lawyer was sub-par. But the defense lawyer was on a roll and will relish this verdict.

The jurors, starting to deliberate: "This case is a real pickle. Lettuce decide whose arguments cut the mustard."

I've seen this go by a few times on TikTok now and I have to say, I love this idea. We need a way to convince people to keep running even if they don't win, maybe building the loss into it as a troll move is the secret.

Oh!! It's my birthday!! I would be so appreciative if you could share my work. I still have openings this year if anyone would like to reach out!

New in PN: Virginia and New Jersey can show that Trump isn't inevitable "A powerful performance this Tuesday could help break the feverish doom loop of Democratic self-recrimination and elite capitulation which has contributed to our flatulent descent into fascist thuggery."

Minimizing COVID-19 is maximizing social harm One of the best articles I've read all year because it centers social justice and equity. Published today Gift link 🎁 www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

When I consider my health I find myself thinking that I cannot really afford to get sick again, and when I consider that my health insurance costs are increasing I find myself thinking that I really cannot afford to get sick again.

Does your doctor need more info on Long COVID? Our new webpage features resources made FOR doctors, BY doctors! longcovidjustice.org/providers

I sort of forgot to mention that my podcast, It's Storytime With Wil Wheaton, had a wonderful test season earlier this year, and new episodes are on their way! I will return on October 29th, with a spooky story. You can find me wherever you get your podcasts, or at patreon.com/storytime

Worth noting that when Health Canada says "with some viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, transmission was also found to occur from particles remaining suspended in the air" they *by definition* mean transmission via aerosols ("a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas").

"Is it “reasonable” to...mask all the time?...Of course, it is not reasonable, nor fair. That is why COVID-aware people continue to advocate for change...none of what we’re being asked to do is reasonable nor fair." Must-read from @juliadoubleday.bsky.social—"living proof. COVID can&will harm you."

This is an image from the story. According to Wikipedia, principal photography began on the film in Jan 2024 — less than a yr ago It's not uncommon to see BTS production photos of people wearing masks. It's important to know this still happens. If you were thinking about masking again, do it!

The unofficial Pluslife Analyzer can now be installed as an app and works without internet (...except on iOS... any iOS developers here who would like to help build a native wrapper for it?)

I only need around $180nzd to cover the modem and shipping, ive already paid the $49 activation fee Please help

New from 404 Media: the Discord hack is every users' worst nightmare. Yesterday the hackers started posting Discord users' selfies, identity documents, email addresses, phone numbers, more. I watched in real time. This is risk of tech storing ID for age verification www.404media.co/the-discord-...

A little-known process that requires insurers to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment. External reviews are one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, and only a tiny fraction of those eligible actually use them. By @deldeib.bsky.social

ICYMI: I wrote about, for National Disablility Employment Awareness Month, who really gets accommodations at work. Hint: It's not disabled people! justinebarron.substack.com/p/its-nation...

👏🎉 Here's the episode details page, which also has an easy to find (🙏) transcript public-health-is-dead.simplecast.com/episodes/dam...

Reminder to my fellow fortysomething-year-olds that, if you want to go into a Hot Topic to buy Lackadaisy shirt and support indie animation, you are allowed. No one can stop you

I sent my friend the grade school teacher an article titled: “Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds,” and my friend replied that at this point most of the children at her school have had many more than just two Covid infections.

People with mild ME/Long Covid & people who have recovered, please start advocating for the most severe instead of mildwashing the disease & using your story to sell your personal projects while feeding the media narrative of “individual overcoming” 🙏

“The Democrats own this shutdown!” I say directly into camera four, as camera three holds tight on my index finger hovering above a big red button reading SHUTDOWN

I know I've asked this a few times recently but I've been very unwell for much of this year & am trying to get back on my feet again financially by teaching my workshops again alongside running my Etsy shop. Please could you give my posts above/below about my workshop a RT if you have a moment?...🌿

I see people saying “I would use alt text but I keep forgetting!” Thankfully, @bsky.app has a setting for that. - Go to Settings - Then Accessibility - Toggle “Require alt text before posting” to the active setting. Now Bluesky will remind you to add alt text to all of your posts.

I am a well educated, pretty media literate person whose job it is to be professionally annoying. I cannot figure out if my cancer medication, which costs $17k a month (I do not pay anything thanks to a combo of insurance/access programs), is going to be tariffed 100%.

Things pediatricians are scared of: Grapes Hot dogs Lawn mowers Unmounted TVs Babies on laps in cars Riders without helmets Ungated pools Crib bumpers Trampolines Hot tubs Guns Things pediatricians are not scared of: Any/all the vaccines

Rising Cognitive Disability as a Public Health Concern Among US Adults www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/... "The disproportionate growth in cognitive disability among younger adults seems to be the primary driver of the overall national trend." #LongCovid #Novid #CovidBrain #NeuroPASC #PASC

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

“It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say ‘we knew how to protect you, but we didn’t.’” A powerful speech from Violet Affleck.

Aaron (and our little CPC! 🥹) are taking their places on the floor of the UN! This year is the inaugural General Assembly High Level Side Event on Indoor Air Quality and we're so excited to participate. The panel will open soon, watch along here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v... #IndoorAir

me telling my grandkids what it was like to have vaccines