Michelle
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Die Zeit, a prominent German publication, titles its article: 'A Hitler salute is a Hitler salute is a Hitler salute.'
January 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Die Zeit, a prominent German publication, titles its article: 'A Hitler salute is a Hitler salute is a Hitler salute.'
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South African Billionaire Gets GOP To Cut Kids Cancer Research Funding
Included in the bipartisan deal that Elon, Trump, and Republicans scrapped was $190 million for childhood cancer research.
That’s what they were so intent on cutting.
That’s what they were so intent on cutting.
December 19, 2024 at 11:14 PM
South African Billionaire Gets GOP To Cut Kids Cancer Research Funding
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So actual State News for California.
L.A. Times opinion staffers notify the executive editor that Soon-Shiong has banned criticism of Donald Trump unless its "presented side-by-side with another opinion piece representing the 'opposing view,’" via @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/patrick-so...
www.status.news/p/patrick-so...
Meddling for MAGA
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, has dismayed staffers as he curtails critical coverage of Donald Trump.
www.status.news
December 17, 2024 at 4:13 PM
So actual State News for California.
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“Using tariffs to force companies to beg for exemptions”
Mob boss.
Mob boss.
Reporting on Trump's tariff announcement neglects some things:
-Scott Bessent's plan to use tariffs like economic sanctions to bully nations
-Leverage for the planned renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada agreement
-Using tariffs to force companies to beg for exemptions
prospect.org/economy/2024...
-Scott Bessent's plan to use tariffs like economic sanctions to bully nations
-Leverage for the planned renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada agreement
-Using tariffs to force companies to beg for exemptions
prospect.org/economy/2024...
Trump’s Economy: Brute Force and Favor-Trading
The tariff threats against major trading partners preview geopolitical strategies that Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent has articulated, with a dash of corruption thrown in.
prospect.org
November 27, 2024 at 1:27 PM
“Using tariffs to force companies to beg for exemptions”
Mob boss.
Mob boss.
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The monumental grace that Sarah McBride is showing right now is astounding.
November 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM
The monumental grace that Sarah McBride is showing right now is astounding.
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YES THIS AND ALSO ERIC KIM'S GOCHUJANG CARAMEL COOKIES WHICH ARE INDEED ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ANYBODY HAS EVER TASTED OR MADE
Holy actual shit: Slate named Roberto (the soup) one of the 25 most important recipes of the last 100 years!!!????????!!! slate.com/life/2024/11...
The 25 Most Important Recipes of the Past 100 Years
A century of American braising, baking, and imbibing in one nation-spanning list.
slate.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:19 PM
YES THIS AND ALSO ERIC KIM'S GOCHUJANG CARAMEL COOKIES WHICH ARE INDEED ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ANYBODY HAS EVER TASTED OR MADE
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As Josh was saying
November 14, 2024 at 12:41 PM
As Josh was saying
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My essay for LitHub on family lies and the art of the novel lithub.com/fictionalizi...
Fictionalizing Family: On What’s True and What’s Invented About Our Origins
I was not born Linda Grant. First I was Ginsberg. “I’m probably related to the poet,” I boasted when I grew old enough to value lies and exaggerations. My father arrived in England as a…
lithub.com
November 13, 2024 at 3:05 PM
My essay for LitHub on family lies and the art of the novel lithub.com/fictionalizi...
Today I sent a few knitted items to Knit the Rainbow, a group that provides warm, hand knit items for LGBTQ+ homeless teens. Knitters, check out www.knittherainbow.org
#knitters #knitting #lgbtq+ #create
#knitters #knitting #lgbtq+ #create
November 13, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Today I sent a few knitted items to Knit the Rainbow, a group that provides warm, hand knit items for LGBTQ+ homeless teens. Knitters, check out www.knittherainbow.org
#knitters #knitting #lgbtq+ #create
#knitters #knitting #lgbtq+ #create
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The Guardian announces they're leaving Twitter (X)
“This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism"
“This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism"
November 13, 2024 at 7:26 PM
The Guardian announces they're leaving Twitter (X)
“This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism"
“This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism"
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If you just joined Bluesky after AOC posted then I want to share a story with you about the power or organizing. Because we’re going to need it. ⬇️
November 12, 2024 at 12:18 AM
If you just joined Bluesky after AOC posted then I want to share a story with you about the power or organizing. Because we’re going to need it. ⬇️
Just to put things in perspective, transgender people are not a threat.
November 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Just to put things in perspective, transgender people are not a threat.