Karen K. Ho
@karenho.bsky.social
Canadian writer-reporter and floofy dog owner.
Moving and relocating is a huge pain. If you have tips for decluttering, donating, selling items, packing, and dealing with a subletter, I would love to hear them.
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Moving and relocating is a huge pain. If you have tips for decluttering, donating, selling items, packing, and dealing with a subletter, I would love to hear them.
I have doomscrolled enough for tonight. I can doomscroll more tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I have doomscrolled enough for tonight. I can doomscroll more tomorrow.
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
A lot of the NYC post-election analysis is bad. Cuomo is god awful and voters did not want a sex pest mayor; Silwa is a cat guy who talks about how many times he's been shot; and Adams dropped out because he wanted to go on more Turkish Airlines flights. It's not complicated.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
A lot of the NYC post-election analysis is bad. Cuomo is god awful and voters did not want a sex pest mayor; Silwa is a cat guy who talks about how many times he's been shot; and Adams dropped out because he wanted to go on more Turkish Airlines flights. It's not complicated.
If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
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I spoke with a grad student today who cannot leave the US. Her I-20 is good for five years, but her visa only for two. If she leaves, she needs a new visa. She has to apply in person, and it takes three months at a minimum. And a new visa would be for three months only, single entry. So: Impossible.
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I spoke with a grad student today who cannot leave the US. Her I-20 is good for five years, but her visa only for two. If she leaves, she needs a new visa. She has to apply in person, and it takes three months at a minimum. And a new visa would be for three months only, single entry. So: Impossible.
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Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
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I agree with this in principle, but also Mamdani *is* at least one in 500,000. He's just astoundingly fast, on point, personable, photogenic & he genuinely loves people AND he's done ALL the reading so you CANNOT trip him up.
YES, many more people can win than we imagine.
But he's still special.
YES, many more people can win than we imagine.
But he's still special.
The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I agree with this in principle, but also Mamdani *is* at least one in 500,000. He's just astoundingly fast, on point, personable, photogenic & he genuinely loves people AND he's done ALL the reading so you CANNOT trip him up.
YES, many more people can win than we imagine.
But he's still special.
YES, many more people can win than we imagine.
But he's still special.
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Vancouver had 117 people die during the 2021 heat dome climate disaster.
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Vancouver had 117 people die during the 2021 heat dome climate disaster.
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NEW ROBYN SINGLE IN TWO DAYS!!!!!!
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
NEW ROBYN SINGLE IN TWO DAYS!!!!!!
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Oh no a more representative Congress. Can’t have that
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Oh no a more representative Congress. Can’t have that
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
it is important to remember that this man also lost several million dollars gambling and became an advisor to Polymarket last year
the hipsters, they’re ordering double frufru mocha soy frappuccino. doesn’t anybody order a black coffee anymore
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
it is important to remember that this man also lost several million dollars gambling and became an advisor to Polymarket last year
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i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
YouTube video by The Wall Street Journal
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Hey you guys, @lataco.bsky.social has been doing ESSENTIAL work covering ICE raids and the ways in which they are tearing at the fabric of our communities. Now they are having a membership drive. If you want to support their work, pitch in here:
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November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Hey you guys, @lataco.bsky.social has been doing ESSENTIAL work covering ICE raids and the ways in which they are tearing at the fabric of our communities. Now they are having a membership drive. If you want to support their work, pitch in here:
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Shout-outs junior analysts.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Shout-outs junior analysts.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Let my gravestone read "PUNCTUATION GOES INSIDE THE QUOTATION MARKS."
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Let my gravestone read "PUNCTUATION GOES INSIDE THE QUOTATION MARKS."
I guess if I am planning on moving I should sell the three genuine Herman Miller Eames Dax chairs from the 1970s and my framed Roy Lichtenstein lithograph
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I guess if I am planning on moving I should sell the three genuine Herman Miller Eames Dax chairs from the 1970s and my framed Roy Lichtenstein lithograph
One thing that's clear about Zohran Mamdani's time as mayor, that many Millennial POC will especially understand, is how he'll be held to an entirely different standard. His successes will be written off or dismissed and his mistakes will be blown up by critics and the press. It's going to get ugly.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One thing that's clear about Zohran Mamdani's time as mayor, that many Millennial POC will especially understand, is how he'll be held to an entirely different standard. His successes will be written off or dismissed and his mistakes will be blown up by critics and the press. It's going to get ugly.
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it's not 'performative' if you're taking pictures of random fucking strangers reading. they're just reading! you're the creepy one!
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
it's not 'performative' if you're taking pictures of random fucking strangers reading. they're just reading! you're the creepy one!
I want more art in the news, but not like this
What remarkable pieces of shit these people are. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I want more art in the news, but not like this
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Over the last 10 months, the federal government has cracked down on political expression with a persistence and viciousness reminiscent of some of the darkest periods of U.S. history. Welcome to the Third Red Scare.
The First Amendment Won’t Go Quietly
Welcome to the third Red Scare.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Over the last 10 months, the federal government has cracked down on political expression with a persistence and viciousness reminiscent of some of the darkest periods of U.S. history. Welcome to the Third Red Scare.