Ashwin Rodrigues
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here's a basic thought exercise: when most Americans hear "Christianity," who or what do they picture, or feel, or associate with the term right now
The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.
The great unchurching of America
A seismic shift in religion is upon U.S.
www.axios.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
here's a basic thought exercise: when most Americans hear "Christianity," who or what do they picture, or feel, or associate with the term right now
I can’t watch Pluribus because that happened to someone I know. Ran through a sprinkler with an entire Phish auditorium’s worth of acid in his pocket. That’s not an urban legend. Real guy. Incurably annoying
December 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I can’t watch Pluribus because that happened to someone I know. Ran through a sprinkler with an entire Phish auditorium’s worth of acid in his pocket. That’s not an urban legend. Real guy. Incurably annoying
I tricked an elderly person. I know it sounds bad. But I used a new technology. So I’d like you to be heartwarmed. Maybe even filled with awe. I’m gonna keep doing it either way.
December 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I tricked an elderly person. I know it sounds bad. But I used a new technology. So I’d like you to be heartwarmed. Maybe even filled with awe. I’m gonna keep doing it either way.
You can observe that the average Christian nationalist looks like an ICE Cream agent, and you can be concerned that many such people are just skulking about the country. Two things can be true. I heard that on a podcast
December 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You can observe that the average Christian nationalist looks like an ICE Cream agent, and you can be concerned that many such people are just skulking about the country. Two things can be true. I heard that on a podcast
I've been consistent in telling my haters a good pair of gloves would make walking my dog in the cold much more bearable. They provided me with such gloves, and I was proven correct. But they also asked that I stop calling them that. Offering a trade—a common tactic amongst haters. Don't fall for it
December 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I've been consistent in telling my haters a good pair of gloves would make walking my dog in the cold much more bearable. They provided me with such gloves, and I was proven correct. But they also asked that I stop calling them that. Offering a trade—a common tactic amongst haters. Don't fall for it
just to be safe, now I always say "you know that's AI right" when someone mentions anything I don't know about
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
just to be safe, now I always say "you know that's AI right" when someone mentions anything I don't know about
Tim Allen is only free after killing Santa Claus because he cooperated with law enforcement. But enjoy your little movie if you think that’s ok
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Tim Allen is only free after killing Santa Claus because he cooperated with law enforcement. But enjoy your little movie if you think that’s ok
I gave our 8 year old a used tennis ball and she happily received the gift, and then proceeded to eat it. The intention is what matters most.
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I gave our 8 year old a used tennis ball and she happily received the gift, and then proceeded to eat it. The intention is what matters most.
what about the Wurst Noel, known in some cultures as Brät Christ
December 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
what about the Wurst Noel, known in some cultures as Brät Christ
(putting down a cupcake with 50 sparklers in it) Turn off the music. I heard that, Janet. Do you know who else made a ‘whole thing’ out of their birthday?
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
(putting down a cupcake with 50 sparklers in it) Turn off the music. I heard that, Janet. Do you know who else made a ‘whole thing’ out of their birthday?
Optics expert here. The smart money says take a bath with a hair dryer
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you?
Caller: I am eight
Caller: I am eight
December 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Optics expert here. The smart money says take a bath with a hair dryer
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This is a really good email. I trust her now.
Bari Weiss just sent this Christmas Eve email to the CBS News staff about "building trust," which includes her tripling down on spiking the CECOT piece "to make sure it's comprehensive and fair."
One CBS staffer tells me: "She really has no idea how insulting she comes across."
One CBS staffer tells me: "She really has no idea how insulting she comes across."
December 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is a really good email. I trust her now.
Making a new Fitness Planet gym where it’s a free judgement zone. It’s even cheaper than Planet Fitness but everyone is mean to each other. It’s one of the rules
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Making a new Fitness Planet gym where it’s a free judgement zone. It’s even cheaper than Planet Fitness but everyone is mean to each other. It’s one of the rules
I don’t think it’s funny to blatantly disregard a recipe’s intended amount of garlic. why do you think you know more than them? are you some kind of allium pervert?
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I don’t think it’s funny to blatantly disregard a recipe’s intended amount of garlic. why do you think you know more than them? are you some kind of allium pervert?
looks like she wants to segregate a Pier One Imports. Tim and Eric universe ass name. Not now, Janae Sharp
Shamp’s Senate Bill 1070 would direct the #Arizona Dept of Health Services to conduct or support research to “advance the understanding of Trump Derangement Syndrome, including its origins, manifestations and long-term effects on individuals, communities and public discourse.”
Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn't bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
looks like she wants to segregate a Pier One Imports. Tim and Eric universe ass name. Not now, Janae Sharp
Wait. Addison Rae AND Lorde said “cigarette?” Is it too late to start smoking?
With more actors, pop stars and other celebrities spotted unapologetically smoking, the cultural taboo against it shows signs of ebbing. That worries antismoking advocates. 🔗 on.wsj.com/49om2X4
December 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Wait. Addison Rae AND Lorde said “cigarette?” Is it too late to start smoking?
Be Smart: Russell Brand’s “Oi I’m saved luv, oima Christian innit” bit did not work.
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Be Smart: Russell Brand’s “Oi I’m saved luv, oima Christian innit” bit did not work.
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this story is now paywall-free and I'm really proud of it! please read it if, like me, you could not stop looking at the Vanity Fair photos last week, I promise you'll laugh and learn
For Republican women, going full MAGA seems to mean getting a new face too. slate.trib.al/KyJ1LFg
The Dangerous Message Hiding in Karoline Leavitt’s Face
We’re in a moment of cultural backlash, and some of us are wearing it on our faces.
slate.trib.al
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
this story is now paywall-free and I'm really proud of it! please read it if, like me, you could not stop looking at the Vanity Fair photos last week, I promise you'll laugh and learn
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the governor of new york state almost canceled this because the guy who runs the diner across the street from the most famous mass transit hub in america didn't like it
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
the governor of new york state almost canceled this because the guy who runs the diner across the street from the most famous mass transit hub in america didn't like it
if you made White House Ski Team merch it would be bipartisanly popular with the youth
yeah I mean it’s genuinely sad that the “reasonable old school” Republican (who Dems eagerly and unanimously voted to confirm) is out here doing pressers blatantly geeked out coke and it’s not subtle
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
if you made White House Ski Team merch it would be bipartisanly popular with the youth
from an outsider perspective, it appears that many seasoned journalists who'd rather not publicize in-house issues are being forced to do so, after they've been subjected to an Air Bud style boss who they've been instructed to pretend is a serious person
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
from an outsider perspective, it appears that many seasoned journalists who'd rather not publicize in-house issues are being forced to do so, after they've been subjected to an Air Bud style boss who they've been instructed to pretend is a serious person
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DK Metcalf suspended two games for punching a really annoying guy: defector.com/dk-metcalf-s...
DK Metcalf Suspended Two Games For Punching A Really Annoying Guy | Defector
The NFL has announced that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will be suspended for two games for an altercation with a Lions fan during Sunday’s game. In the middle of the game, Metcalf…
defector.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
DK Metcalf suspended two games for punching a really annoying guy: defector.com/dk-metcalf-s...
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It’s going to be really interesting when we’re forced to look back at this time in politics and culture, figuring out how much of it was based on lies people told on the internet
December 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It’s going to be really interesting when we’re forced to look back at this time in politics and culture, figuring out how much of it was based on lies people told on the internet