Colin Weaver
@colinweaver.bsky.social
"Send him to the moon, that's just how I feel."
Anyone serious about this would call for making US higher education a true public good, as it is in surely all the comparison countries he is thinking of.
just a reminder that *lots* of countries have universities, and (to my knowledge) none of them but the U.S. treat their universities as largely minor league sports franchises
LSU is paying its previous football coach over $50 million NOT to coach there while likely guaranteeing Kiffin something approaching double that, all while having an academic hiring freeze and budget cuts across the board. What is the purpose of a university (rhetorical)?
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Anyone serious about this would call for making US higher education a true public good, as it is in surely all the comparison countries he is thinking of.
Everyone give your $$$ to Wikipedia. Just two cents for every article you've read this year would be a good start. L
I happily donate to Wikipedia, incredible resource in this day and age especially.
I take Wikipedia for granted. Reading this Jimmy Wales interview reminded me in our Fantasyland age what a remarkable and important creation it is. True pillar of civilization. Runs on only $200 million a year. Requires our support. So I’m finally donating. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/m...
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Everyone give your $$$ to Wikipedia. Just two cents for every article you've read this year would be a good start. L
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The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
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Being among the first interrogated and ultimately fired by DOGE, I certainly felt we were facing the business end of a right-wing conspiracy theory 🧵
DOGE was not a money-saving effort. It was an effort to chase down and prove right-wing conspiracy theories. They went after USAID to prove conspiracy theories about foreign aid. Then they went after SSA to, again, pursue conspiracy theories about Dems paying "illegals" to vote. 1/2
All DOGE accomplished was purging critical government staff, handing private data to outsiders, and sentencing thousands in developing countries to death by gutting USAID.
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Being among the first interrogated and ultimately fired by DOGE, I certainly felt we were facing the business end of a right-wing conspiracy theory 🧵
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"Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps collectively saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
New Brattle Report Finds Beneficial Electrification Delivers Billions in Savings to US Households Along with Significant Emissions Reductions - Brattle
Harnessing the benefits of electric technology over the last decade saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone and prevented more than
www.brattle.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps collectively saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
40 years ago, Calvin and Hobbes' raucous adventures burst onto the comics page
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
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Yes, and in Russia where a majority of physicians are women, doctoring is considered a lowly profession and doctors are underpaid; as a result, the country is running out of doctors.
Misogyny kills men in so many ways and yet they’re not willing to give it up, even to save their own lives.
Misogyny kills men in so many ways and yet they’re not willing to give it up, even to save their own lives.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yes, and in Russia where a majority of physicians are women, doctoring is considered a lowly profession and doctors are underpaid; as a result, the country is running out of doctors.
Misogyny kills men in so many ways and yet they’re not willing to give it up, even to save their own lives.
Misogyny kills men in so many ways and yet they’re not willing to give it up, even to save their own lives.
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They keep putting the Raiders on TV at nighttime and the so-called government does nothing about it.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
They keep putting the Raiders on TV at nighttime and the so-called government does nothing about it.
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hacking furiously at the invasive bamboo that is my social media feed, knowing that the shoots of unwanted information will only return
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
hacking furiously at the invasive bamboo that is my social media feed, knowing that the shoots of unwanted information will only return
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I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
What store is this? I would like to buy $1,000 worth of products. They were playing it in Target on November 1st. I believe it is grounds for a life sentence.
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What store is this? I would like to buy $1,000 worth of products. They were playing it in Target on November 1st. I believe it is grounds for a life sentence.
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The game turned around after this, strong argument for defunding the police
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety:
"The DPS Trooper involved has been sent home from the game. DPS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) is also aware of the incident and will be further looking into the matter."
Story on the Nyck Harbor incident: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
"The DPS Trooper involved has been sent home from the game. DPS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) is also aware of the incident and will be further looking into the matter."
Story on the Nyck Harbor incident: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The game turned around after this, strong argument for defunding the police
Tonight, I am hope-scrolling.
What’s the opposite of doom-scrolling? Because tonight has been that.
One win for decency after another after another.
One win for decency after another after another.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Tonight, I am hope-scrolling.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Everyone follow @boltsmag.org for good coverage of important things
Folks, my team at @boltsmag.org is bringing you all the results all night... but they're not at 100K followers yet.
Let's get it there! If you've been enjoying our election coverage, press that follow button!
Let's get it there! If you've been enjoying our election coverage, press that follow button!
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Everyone follow @boltsmag.org for good coverage of important things
It has been a dream of mine that the world series return to the original 9 game format!
Welcome to the start of Game 9 of the World Series
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
It has been a dream of mine that the world series return to the original 9 game format!
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In short, the ANES data shows:
📉 Social media use is shrinking
💥 Twitter/X posting has moved ~50 points to the right
🧩 Platforms are splintering
🔊 Fewer people are talking — but those still talking are more politically extreme
📉 Social media use is shrinking
💥 Twitter/X posting has moved ~50 points to the right
🧩 Platforms are splintering
🔊 Fewer people are talking — but those still talking are more politically extreme
October 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
In short, the ANES data shows:
📉 Social media use is shrinking
💥 Twitter/X posting has moved ~50 points to the right
🧩 Platforms are splintering
🔊 Fewer people are talking — but those still talking are more politically extreme
📉 Social media use is shrinking
💥 Twitter/X posting has moved ~50 points to the right
🧩 Platforms are splintering
🔊 Fewer people are talking — but those still talking are more politically extreme
These graphs badly, badly, need to have the same scale on the Y-axis.
Appendix A7 most striking graph for me:
October 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
These graphs badly, badly, need to have the same scale on the Y-axis.
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WHAT A PLAY AND WHAT SHOT FROM STEPH
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
WHAT A PLAY AND WHAT SHOT FROM STEPH
Doris Burke, Mo, and hundreds of dads in SFBA immediately said "Oh hey now!"
This is a real nice pass from Kuninga, good job from Draymond to saunter to the open space in front of the rim to give Kuminga a passing lane as Jokic shaded over.
October 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Doris Burke, Mo, and hundreds of dads in SFBA immediately said "Oh hey now!"
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Use code “indictment” for $5 of free bets on DraftKings
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN.
October 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Use code “indictment” for $5 of free bets on DraftKings
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Really interesting from @donmoyn.bsky.social: the ball is up in the air in the court of public opinion when it comes to the value of independence in administration. Lots of tactical implications of this for our politics.
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
October 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Really interesting from @donmoyn.bsky.social: the ball is up in the air in the court of public opinion when it comes to the value of independence in administration. Lots of tactical implications of this for our politics.
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
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The new NBA season is here. More people are flocking here. Here is a starter pack if you're new to Bluesky and need more basketball folks to follow or you've been here and just looking for more accounts to follow
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
October 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The new NBA season is here. More people are flocking here. Here is a starter pack if you're new to Bluesky and need more basketball folks to follow or you've been here and just looking for more accounts to follow
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
This is why I get all my news from dogs.
AI assistants make widespread errors about the news, new research shows reut.rs/4qkIfvx
AI assistants make widespread errors about the news, new research shows
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC.
reut.rs
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is why I get all my news from dogs.
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the last six weeks or so of m's baseball has been some of the most fun baseball i've seen in my life
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
the last six weeks or so of m's baseball has been some of the most fun baseball i've seen in my life