I am curious if everybody who has a Strong Opinion on the current governor of California also has opinions on who the next governor of California should be.
State party endorsing convention is this weekend....
State party endorsing convention is this weekend....
I do find it pretty useful that folks are outing themselves as unrepentant wreckers now, though. I almost certainly will never vote for that jackass either but if your biggest priority in *this* moment is not voting for him I ain't gonna be listening to anything else you have to say.
Buddy the two main people pushing Gavin Newsom are:
Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom, but with a fake mustache and a wig
Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom, but with a fake mustache and a wig
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I am curious if everybody who has a Strong Opinion on the current governor of California also has opinions on who the next governor of California should be.
State party endorsing convention is this weekend....
State party endorsing convention is this weekend....
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Brisbane in 28 Announces Change in Co-Chairs
We're excited to announce a lot of additions to our Team bidding for a Worldcon in Brisbane in 2028!
www.brisbane28.org/brisbane-in-...
#brisbanein28 #worldcon
We're excited to announce a lot of additions to our Team bidding for a Worldcon in Brisbane in 2028!
www.brisbane28.org/brisbane-in-...
#brisbanein28 #worldcon
February 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Brisbane in 28 Announces Change in Co-Chairs
We're excited to announce a lot of additions to our Team bidding for a Worldcon in Brisbane in 2028!
www.brisbane28.org/brisbane-in-...
#brisbanein28 #worldcon
We're excited to announce a lot of additions to our Team bidding for a Worldcon in Brisbane in 2028!
www.brisbane28.org/brisbane-in-...
#brisbanein28 #worldcon
CELEBRINI OLYMPIC PENALTY SHOT GOAL ALERT
February 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
CELEBRINI OLYMPIC PENALTY SHOT GOAL ALERT
About time for Team USA to wake up.
February 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
About time for Team USA to wake up.
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Is it really going to snow in the Bay Area next week? 🧵
The coldest air mass since 2023 is forecast to move over the region Tuesday & Wednesday, dropping the freezing level below 3,000 feet. Snow can fall 500 to 1,000 feet below the freezing level and heavy showers can temporarily drag it lower.
The coldest air mass since 2023 is forecast to move over the region Tuesday & Wednesday, dropping the freezing level below 3,000 feet. Snow can fall 500 to 1,000 feet below the freezing level and heavy showers can temporarily drag it lower.
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Is it really going to snow in the Bay Area next week? 🧵
The coldest air mass since 2023 is forecast to move over the region Tuesday & Wednesday, dropping the freezing level below 3,000 feet. Snow can fall 500 to 1,000 feet below the freezing level and heavy showers can temporarily drag it lower.
The coldest air mass since 2023 is forecast to move over the region Tuesday & Wednesday, dropping the freezing level below 3,000 feet. Snow can fall 500 to 1,000 feet below the freezing level and heavy showers can temporarily drag it lower.
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Fresh new meme template just dropped
February 14, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Fresh new meme template just dropped
McDavid, MacKinnon, and Celebrini on the same line is just cheating.
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
McDavid, MacKinnon, and Celebrini on the same line is just cheating.
Meanwhile in DC's latest event:
February 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Meanwhile in DC's latest event:
How can Marvel *return* to Brand New Day when Brand New Day never ended?
(Nick Spencer remains the only full-time AMAZING SPIDER-MAN writer that was not a part of the official #546-647 Brand New Day period.)
(Nick Spencer remains the only full-time AMAZING SPIDER-MAN writer that was not a part of the official #546-647 Brand New Day period.)
Dan Slott (@danslott.bsky.social) is returning to Brand New Day this May with a new Spectacular Spider-Man series 👀🕷️
The new story reunites key creators and sends Spidey into a battle over Kingpin’s most dangerous secrets.
#SpiderMan #MarvelComics #comicsky
Details + preview:
The new story reunites key creators and sends Spidey into a battle over Kingpin’s most dangerous secrets.
#SpiderMan #MarvelComics #comicsky
Details + preview:
Dan Slott returns to ‘Brand New Day’ with a new ‘Spectacular Spider-Man’ series
Dan Slott returns to one of Spider-Man’s most influential modern eras with a new 'Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day' series.
aiptcomics.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:19 PM
How can Marvel *return* to Brand New Day when Brand New Day never ended?
(Nick Spencer remains the only full-time AMAZING SPIDER-MAN writer that was not a part of the official #546-647 Brand New Day period.)
(Nick Spencer remains the only full-time AMAZING SPIDER-MAN writer that was not a part of the official #546-647 Brand New Day period.)
Through the first period:
Good Latvia goals - 1
Good USA goals - 1
Disallowed USA goals - 2
Good Latvia goals - 1
Good USA goals - 1
Disallowed USA goals - 2
February 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Through the first period:
Good Latvia goals - 1
Good USA goals - 1
Disallowed USA goals - 2
Good Latvia goals - 1
Good USA goals - 1
Disallowed USA goals - 2
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Peter Watts on his novels
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Peter Watts on his novels
This was great and you all should read it.
"The Name Ziya," Wen-Yi Li. Novelette. Dark academia about colonialism and colonial extraction, in conversation with yet profoundly different from BABEL.
reactormag.com/the-name-ziy...
reactormag.com/the-name-ziy...
The Name Ziya - Reactor
A girl reckons with what she must lose--and who she has become--in order to be accepted at the empire's most prestigious university.
reactormag.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:37 AM
This was great and you all should read it.
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
It's been pretty entertaining to watch Kiley's deliberations on what district to run in.
the *other* funny thing is that the three republicans pushing it over the line here are:
- massie: doesn't give a single fuck, probably bullet proof
- bacon: doesn't give a single fuck, retiring
- kiley: desperately trying to find some way to save his sorry ass before redistricting nukes him
- massie: doesn't give a single fuck, probably bullet proof
- bacon: doesn't give a single fuck, retiring
- kiley: desperately trying to find some way to save his sorry ass before redistricting nukes him
the reason this one's bad for him is because this was the bill holding the line preventing the house from voting on tariffs; now every house republican is going to have to actually vote on record for/against paring back trump's tariff authority in the runup to midterms
February 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
It's been pretty entertaining to watch Kiley's deliberations on what district to run in.
While being a member of the Democratic Party just requires being a registered voter, any active involvement in said Party does generally require paying dues. Turns out it's hard to do much in U.S. politics without money.
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
While being a member of the Democratic Party just requires being a registered voter, any active involvement in said Party does generally require paying dues. Turns out it's hard to do much in U.S. politics without money.
What account do I need to follow to reskeet that sick 2–0 goal?
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
What account do I need to follow to reskeet that sick 2–0 goal?
I don't object to USA Network switching from curling to figure skating but I do object to USA Network switching from curling to the studio hosts having a lengthy discussion about figure skating.
February 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I don't object to USA Network switching from curling to figure skating but I do object to USA Network switching from curling to the studio hosts having a lengthy discussion about figure skating.
I've been rereading Barr/Bolland CAMELOT 3000 and I had forgotten what the U.S. President looked like.
February 10, 2026 at 6:41 AM
I've been rereading Barr/Bolland CAMELOT 3000 and I had forgotten what the U.S. President looked like.
Unfortunately I have the very specific kind of brain poisoning that makes me think of the GLEE version when I hear "Vogue."
February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Unfortunately I have the very specific kind of brain poisoning that makes me think of the GLEE version when I hear "Vogue."
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Turning Point USA to Air Alternative Super Bowl Where Patriots Win
thehardtimes.net/culture/turn...
thehardtimes.net/culture/turn...
Turning Point USA to Air Alternative Super Bowl Where Patriots Win
Conservative organization Turning Point USA will air an alternative Super Bowl that will give victory to the New England Patriots.
thehardtimes.net
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Turning Point USA to Air Alternative Super Bowl Where Patriots Win
thehardtimes.net/culture/turn...
thehardtimes.net/culture/turn...
"They're giving some penetration." #SensualFootball
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
"They're giving some penetration." #SensualFootball
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Happy "Fuck Bob Kane" day too all who celebrate.
Today is the birthday of writer Bill Finger (Feb. 8, 1914-Jan. 18, 1974), who took Bob Kane’s initial idea & developed it into the Batman we know today. He also wrote the first appearance of the original Green Lantern, and cocreated Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Lana Lang, Wildcat, Riddler, & more.
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Happy "Fuck Bob Kane" day too all who celebrate.
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Final Picasso post today: this right here is a baller owl
February 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Final Picasso post today: this right here is a baller owl