John Holland
@johnholland.bsky.social
Founder - The Steinbeck Experience
Former Executive Director – National Steinbeck Center
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Steinbeck is 🔥.
Former Executive Director – National Steinbeck Center
literature art oceans science steinbeck ricketts music dogs monterey berkeley hawaii
Steinbeck is 🔥.
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John Holland
@johnholland.bsky.social
· Feb 20
This frenetic impulse to quash humanitarian aid impiies Dickens, Chaplin, Steinbeck, Conrad have been completely ignored. I can only suppose millions of Americans don't read and/or are obsessed with pseudo-reality & game shows, horror & action movies, video games, sports events, ... The Coiosseum.
In America and Americans, John Steinbeck writes: “We have failed sometimes, taken wrong paths, paused for renewal, filled our bellies and licked our wounds; but we have never slipped back—never.”
What would he say now? Have we finally crossed the line and “slipped back” as a nation? 1/3
What would he say now? Have we finally crossed the line and “slipped back” as a nation? 1/3
Why do stories like this waste time telling me they’re Republicans, as if I can’t figure it out on my own?
Ohio GOP mayor accused of sniffing underage relative's underwear
Butler Mayor Wesley R. Dingus faces two misdemeanor voyeurism charges following a Richland County investigation. The case unfolds as he remains on bond in a separate felony matter.
tiffinohio.net
February 20, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Why do stories like this waste time telling me they’re Republicans, as if I can’t figure it out on my own?
What could be more Republican than attacking law-abiding-but-brown refugees with full-legal status who “played by the rules,” and are legitimately seeking a better home?
Let me explain what this genuinely EVIL memo does. The admin is doubling down on its plan to arrest, detain, and interrogate tens of thousands of legally present refugees; people already vetted who’ve lived here legally for 1+ year.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
Hundreds were arrested in Minnesota before a court blocked this.
February 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
What could be more Republican than attacking law-abiding-but-brown refugees with full-legal status who “played by the rules,” and are legitimately seeking a better home?
Reposted by John Holland
This story dispels the myth that AI is inherently useless. People are paying OpenRouter to process 30 trillion tokens per month because they are applying LLMs to their benefit. Not everyone is misapplying the tech to count the number of “r”’s in “strawberry.” It actually is good at some things.
very interesting newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/three-ways...
Three Ways Terminal AI Has Changed How I Work (And Whether It's Coming for My Job)
How terminal AI compresses setup, robustness checks, and iteration without replacing judgment, and whether Olivia Rodrigo caused the inflation wave.
newsletter.mikekonczal.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:12 PM
This story dispels the myth that AI is inherently useless. People are paying OpenRouter to process 30 trillion tokens per month because they are applying LLMs to their benefit. Not everyone is misapplying the tech to count the number of “r”’s in “strawberry.” It actually is good at some things.
I don’t think people realize how serious this is.
Republicans have damage our national security so much. What if we really needed to attack Iran? The UK wouldn’t have hesitated to be our partners in any military action under Obama or Biden.
February 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I don’t think people realize how serious this is.
Republicans have damage our national security so much. What if we really needed to attack Iran? The UK wouldn’t have hesitated to be our partners in any military action under Obama or Biden.
February 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Republicans have damage our national security so much. What if we really needed to attack Iran? The UK wouldn’t have hesitated to be our partners in any military action under Obama or Biden.
This is the guy who “was NEVER aware of the illegal activity charged in the indictment” against Jeffrey Epstein. What are the odds Jeffrey Epstein never told his friend, the CEO of Victoria’s Secret, that he likes sex with young girls? Like a grizzly not telling the CEO of Ora King he likes salmon.
As a reminder, this is the birthday note that Ohio's richest man Les Wexner wrote to Jeffrey Epstein
Note: Wexner is the founder of Victoria's Secret & PINK and the guy who exploited Abercrombie
Note: Wexner is the founder of Victoria's Secret & PINK and the guy who exploited Abercrombie
February 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
This is the guy who “was NEVER aware of the illegal activity charged in the indictment” against Jeffrey Epstein. What are the odds Jeffrey Epstein never told his friend, the CEO of Victoria’s Secret, that he likes sex with young girls? Like a grizzly not telling the CEO of Ora King he likes salmon.
Wait… you’re saying improving people’s conditions improves their conditions?
MIND BLOWN.
MIND BLOWN.
Why should you 🫵🏿 care about SNAP? SNAP recipients saw:
- Improved life expectancy
- Lower chance of incarceration
- Lowers chance of poverty
- Lived in better neighborhoods
- Higher human capital
SNAP keeps our neighbors fed, communities safer, and kids educated. Also people are HUNGRY. DUH!
- Improved life expectancy
- Lower chance of incarceration
- Lowers chance of poverty
- Lived in better neighborhoods
- Higher human capital
SNAP keeps our neighbors fed, communities safer, and kids educated. Also people are HUNGRY. DUH!
February 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Wait… you’re saying improving people’s conditions improves their conditions?
MIND BLOWN.
MIND BLOWN.
This makes it much more economical to pump carbon into the atmosphere.
Just paid 2.99 a gallon for gas. How ‘bout that Trump economy? How’s that working out for you?
February 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This makes it much more economical to pump carbon into the atmosphere.
I never knew this.
RFK Jr.: ‘Time In Hot Cars Helps Babies To Sweat Out Toxins’
WASHINGTON—In a new claim challenging traditional pediatric norms regarding infant safety, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that being left in a hot car coul...
theonion.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I never knew this.
A friend sent me this article from The Onion, and I just assumed it was real:
![This image shows a screenshot of a text message conversation on a mobile device, featuring a satirical news article and a personal photo.
• Top Message: A link preview from theonion.com. It features a photo of Donald Trump sitting at a desk with his hands outspread. The headline reads: "Trump Asks When He Gets To Kill Olympians Who Lost."
• Middle Message: A photo of a smiling man wearing a navy blue t-shirt with the periodic table symbol for Berkelium (Bk, atomic number 97). He is holding a large white sign that reads: "I told you this [poop emoji] about Republicans in 1992."
• Bottom Message: A blue outgoing text bubble that reads: "Oh wait i just assumed that was real before i saw it was The Onion."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w2g4y5ojdug2zboi5wnx2gus/bafkreiaaq2lclpfcrlxjf3axaqjwjdvivcyuij2nbmkth6bktpxswrv52i@jpeg)
February 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A friend sent me this article from The Onion, and I just assumed it was real:
The moral of this story is Republicans will abuse children without any kind of conscience.
ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
February 18, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The moral of this story is Republicans will abuse children without any kind of conscience.
I worked on the United Airlines redesign and re-branding in the mid-90s. It’s hugely expensive, complicated, and time-consuming.
Air Force One jets to get Trump's signature color scheme
Planes in the presidential fleet are set to receive a new paint job at the order of President Trump, US media outlets say. "Air Force One is going to be incredible," the US leader said in 2018.
www.dw.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I worked on the United Airlines redesign and re-branding in the mid-90s. It’s hugely expensive, complicated, and time-consuming.
This is where he’s wrong. Plenty of Republicans voted for people to be shot in the street by masked men.
Proof: Republicans aren’t doing anything about people being shot in the streets by masked men.
Proof: Republicans aren’t doing anything about people being shot in the streets by masked men.
Moskowitz on Maria Bartiromo show's: "Americans voted to have people deported -- criminals and gang members -- they did not vote for people to be shot in the street by masked men. So I think Kristi Noem needs to go."
February 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This is where he’s wrong. Plenty of Republicans voted for people to be shot in the street by masked men.
Proof: Republicans aren’t doing anything about people being shot in the streets by masked men.
Proof: Republicans aren’t doing anything about people being shot in the streets by masked men.
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Now do co-conspirator #4. We all know who that is.
EPSTEIN FILES: WHO IS LEX WEXNER?
After Rep. Massie viewed the unredacted files and pushed for transparency, the DOJ has now unredacted billionaire Les Wexner's name. He appears as a co-conspirator.
After Rep. Massie viewed the unredacted files and pushed for transparency, the DOJ has now unredacted billionaire Les Wexner's name. He appears as a co-conspirator.
February 18, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Now do co-conspirator #4. We all know who that is.
Be prepared for “The Diary of Anna Franco.”
What happens when it becomes too expensive to house and care for immigrants in these concentration camps? I’m sure Republicans have a “final solution” in mind.
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Be prepared for “The Diary of Anna Franco.”
What happens when it becomes too expensive to house and care for immigrants in these concentration camps? I’m sure Republicans have a “final solution” in mind.
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
What happens when it becomes too expensive to house and care for immigrants in these concentration camps? I’m sure Republicans have a “final solution” in mind.
It says “Tesla” right in the title.
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
gizmodo.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
It says “Tesla” right in the title.
This makes so much sense.
Should your therapy session be outdoors? More therapists are trying it.
A growing body of research shows that getting outside is good for mood and memory. Some therapists are bringing their practices outdoors to boost the benefits.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:46 PM
This makes so much sense.
Imagine approving the Wright Flyer for passenger air travel. AI is in its infancy. It should only be used in the context of constant real world fact-checking in review. Corollary: imagine judging the future of air travel based on the capabilities of the Wight Flyer.
Alpha School, an “AI-powered private school” that heavily relies on AI to teach students and can cost up to $65,000 a year, is AI-generating faulty lesson plans that internal documentation finds. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Scoop by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/students-are...
Scoop by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social: www.404media.co/students-are...
February 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Imagine approving the Wright Flyer for passenger air travel. AI is in its infancy. It should only be used in the context of constant real world fact-checking in review. Corollary: imagine judging the future of air travel based on the capabilities of the Wight Flyer.
Now I know why Republicans hated Jesse Jackson so much.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. My thoughts are with his family.
I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.
I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.
February 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Now I know why Republicans hated Jesse Jackson so much.
Republicans called these “credentials.”
Here’s my list of 50 reasons why Trump is mentally unfit to be president. Share this with any family and friends who still make excuses for the mad king.
50 ways Trump is out of his mind
MAGA and the media must stop laughing off this dangerous situation
www.stopthepresses.news
February 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Republicans called these “credentials.”
Then, what are we waiting for?
February 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Then, what are we waiting for?
It’s as if they had never met a republican.
These interviews with former Obama administration officials underscore a mistake none of them will express bluntly.
They gravely overestimated the character of the American people. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
They gravely overestimated the character of the American people. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It’s as if they had never met a republican.
Dumb Republicans are dumb, there’s no mystery here.
Trump somehow got worse on public health after covid
He's incapable of learning lessons and actively resists it.
www.publicnotice.co
February 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Dumb Republicans are dumb, there’s no mystery here.
