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so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
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WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
LLMs improve software engineering productivity, by automating bs tasks like *checks notes* coming up with expense justifications
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
LLMs improve software engineering productivity, by automating bs tasks like *checks notes* coming up with expense justifications
my hot take is that airport lounges are underrated
i shall not be explaining this opinion (unless someone asks)
i shall not be explaining this opinion (unless someone asks)
This was great. Obviously fishing with dynamite but every paragraph ends with an irony bomb and it’s all very enjoyable.
For the record: IMO lounges are crazy overrated and generally not worth a huge credit card fee or long wait in line for.
For the record: IMO lounges are crazy overrated and generally not worth a huge credit card fee or long wait in line for.
The Airport-Lounge Wars
When you’re waiting for a flight, what’s the difference between out there and in here?
www.newyorker.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
my hot take is that airport lounges are underrated
i shall not be explaining this opinion (unless someone asks)
i shall not be explaining this opinion (unless someone asks)
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Remember, when anyone asks some version of “but where are the leaders? who could lead a proper movement or government?” Whether it be Iran or Palestine or any other repressive or authoritarian regime, the answer is almost always, “in prison.”
Marwan Barghouti's lawyer Ben Marmarelli: there are reports that Barghouti was badly assaulted in prison, they "broke his ribs, teeth, fingers and cut part of his ear". Israeli Prison Service refused to comment or let the lawyer meet with him.
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Remember, when anyone asks some version of “but where are the leaders? who could lead a proper movement or government?” Whether it be Iran or Palestine or any other repressive or authoritarian regime, the answer is almost always, “in prison.”
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there is a problem with datacenters. they have a huge footprint. they use a huge amount of electricity. much of the electricity they use is eating up renewable capacity and forcing us to keep natgas plants alive.
agricultural water usage in the county is 3.5 orders of magnitude larger.
agricultural water usage in the county is 3.5 orders of magnitude larger.
You can have strong feels about data centers without spreading this kind of nonsense. Bad environmental journalism
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
there is a problem with datacenters. they have a huge footprint. they use a huge amount of electricity. much of the electricity they use is eating up renewable capacity and forcing us to keep natgas plants alive.
agricultural water usage in the county is 3.5 orders of magnitude larger.
agricultural water usage in the county is 3.5 orders of magnitude larger.
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"this strike, which I did not order, was awesome and I totally support the person (not me) who did order it while I was out of the room enthusiastically supporting their decision, because I am a warfighter, who once again did not order or see this particular strike"
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"this strike, which I did not order, was awesome and I totally support the person (not me) who did order it while I was out of the room enthusiastically supporting their decision, because I am a warfighter, who once again did not order or see this particular strike"
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the problem is there's already a lefty boycott list which is basically "everything" with the reasoning changing every few years. there needs to be a clear reason to trigger the boycott; otherwise it becomes boycott mush. target, disney+ all had clear trigger points, it'll be hard to replicate.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
the problem is there's already a lefty boycott list which is basically "everything" with the reasoning changing every few years. there needs to be a clear reason to trigger the boycott; otherwise it becomes boycott mush. target, disney+ all had clear trigger points, it'll be hard to replicate.
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the loop between "holy shit, AI can do <X> now, that's amazing, how did it even do that" and "I never want to see another <X> as long as I live" is just very tight
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
the loop between "holy shit, AI can do <X> now, that's amazing, how did it even do that" and "I never want to see another <X> as long as I live" is just very tight
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it's happening!!!
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
it's happening!!!
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
from now until the end of the day on Friday, November 28th (if it’s Friday anywhere, the sale’s still on!), all my pdf zines are 50% off, and print zines are 30% off!
wizardzines.com
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you can take consumer demand as this endogenous force of mysterious origin or you can try to understand what structural causes may have influenced its trajectory and magnitude.
personal preference was always a thing, yes, but this erases the giant megacorps that actively reshaped US society lol
personal preference was always a thing, yes, but this erases the giant megacorps that actively reshaped US society lol
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
you can take consumer demand as this endogenous force of mysterious origin or you can try to understand what structural causes may have influenced its trajectory and magnitude.
personal preference was always a thing, yes, but this erases the giant megacorps that actively reshaped US society lol
personal preference was always a thing, yes, but this erases the giant megacorps that actively reshaped US society lol
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These are some quite heartbreaking stories and, as Holly Greenberry-Pullen comments in the piece, really illustrates the perverse absurdity of deeming trans teens to young to even get blockers but being fine with intersex kids getting horrifically drastic full-on bodily surgery as *toddlers*.
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
What should be done about the small proportion of babies born with genitals that are neither typically male nor typically female? Many of those affected believe parents and doctors are often too quick...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
These are some quite heartbreaking stories and, as Holly Greenberry-Pullen comments in the piece, really illustrates the perverse absurdity of deeming trans teens to young to even get blockers but being fine with intersex kids getting horrifically drastic full-on bodily surgery as *toddlers*.
Just interacted with a Reddit user who, as far as I can tell, thinks that the dems caving on the shutdown is not a big deal because Adelita Grijalva will have to be sworn in to re-open the government
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Just interacted with a Reddit user who, as far as I can tell, thinks that the dems caving on the shutdown is not a big deal because Adelita Grijalva will have to be sworn in to re-open the government
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I think it was B and then A. He didn't plan on voting for it, but then the defectors pressured him until he cracked. He then arranged the votes to prevent the defectors from being vulnerable in a primary.
Either way, it's bad leadership.
Either way, it's bad leadership.
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I think it was B and then A. He didn't plan on voting for it, but then the defectors pressured him until he cracked. He then arranged the votes to prevent the defectors from being vulnerable in a primary.
Either way, it's bad leadership.
Either way, it's bad leadership.
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Any D running for Senate in 2026 must vow to oust Schumer as leader. Maybe he would quit
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Any D running for Senate in 2026 must vow to oust Schumer as leader. Maybe he would quit
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This is functionally identical to how Murkowski and Collins were coincidentally allowed to vote against particularly heinous Trump nominees only when there were enough guaranteed ‘yes’ votes for it to not matter. Senate leaders of both parties know how to count to 60.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is functionally identical to how Murkowski and Collins were coincidentally allowed to vote against particularly heinous Trump nominees only when there were enough guaranteed ‘yes’ votes for it to not matter. Senate leaders of both parties know how to count to 60.
Just argued with someone who believed that there was nothing weird here, Repubs just happened to get the exact number of senators needed, they all just happened to be retiring or not up for election in 2026
I think the middle of this is probably right. At its core this is a group of squishes going rogue against the caucus and a leadership too weak to stop them.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Just argued with someone who believed that there was nothing weird here, Repubs just happened to get the exact number of senators needed, they all just happened to be retiring or not up for election in 2026
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I think the middle of this is probably right. At its core this is a group of squishes going rogue against the caucus and a leadership too weak to stop them.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I think the middle of this is probably right. At its core this is a group of squishes going rogue against the caucus and a leadership too weak to stop them.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
But also that the ranks of the squishes is bigger than apparent on this vote and is trying to do rotating villain to get through it.
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I know this sounds mean but if you think that this is a coincidence you're more than a bit of a mark. If Kaine had been up next year, it would have been Warner, if Slotkin was retiring, Peters, etc.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I know this sounds mean but if you think that this is a coincidence you're more than a bit of a mark. If Kaine had been up next year, it would have been Warner, if Slotkin was retiring, Peters, etc.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Two ways to read that -
1) the instinct to cave is strongest with the departing generation;
or
2) the retiring members are taking the heat for non-retiring members who agree with them but are scared of being primaried
1) the instinct to cave is strongest with the departing generation;
or
2) the retiring members are taking the heat for non-retiring members who agree with them but are scared of being primaried
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Two ways to read that -
1) the instinct to cave is strongest with the departing generation;
or
2) the retiring members are taking the heat for non-retiring members who agree with them but are scared of being primaried
1) the instinct to cave is strongest with the departing generation;
or
2) the retiring members are taking the heat for non-retiring members who agree with them but are scared of being primaried
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there you go
look, this is not how I would have played it, I've posted 'retire bitch' about Schumer repeatedly, but objectively speaking it has worked
"we're offering you an incredible good deal and you repeatedly spit in our faces" is part of why Trump is taking the blame for this
look, this is not how I would have played it, I've posted 'retire bitch' about Schumer repeatedly, but objectively speaking it has worked
"we're offering you an incredible good deal and you repeatedly spit in our faces" is part of why Trump is taking the blame for this
REPUBLICANS REJECT DEMOCRATS' OFFER TO END SHUTDOWN: GOP AIDE
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
there you go
look, this is not how I would have played it, I've posted 'retire bitch' about Schumer repeatedly, but objectively speaking it has worked
"we're offering you an incredible good deal and you repeatedly spit in our faces" is part of why Trump is taking the blame for this
look, this is not how I would have played it, I've posted 'retire bitch' about Schumer repeatedly, but objectively speaking it has worked
"we're offering you an incredible good deal and you repeatedly spit in our faces" is part of why Trump is taking the blame for this
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you could probably sell me on a smoked-salmon-only diet, were it not cost prohibitive.
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
you could probably sell me on a smoked-salmon-only diet, were it not cost prohibitive.