Matt Novak
@paleofuture.bsky.social
Reporter at @Gizmodo.com.
I’ve been writing about the history of futurism at @Paleofuture.com since 2007.
Email: mnovak@gizmodo.com
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I’ve been writing about the history of futurism at @Paleofuture.com since 2007.
Email: mnovak@gizmodo.com
Signal: mattnovak.11
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DHS Posts Video Featuring Song Popular With Nazi Creators
The agency denied making
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DHS posted a disturbing video today featuring a song that’s popular with Nazi creators
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It's the Magnificent Mile. Miracle Mile is a 1988 apocalyptic thriller in which Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham are incinerated in a helicopter.
Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores
You can’t make this shit up, folks
You can’t make this shit up, folks
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
It's the Magnificent Mile. Miracle Mile is a 1988 apocalyptic thriller in which Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham are incinerated in a helicopter.
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weld county garage (and gas station), routes 85 & 34, greeley, colorado, 1980
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
weld county garage (and gas station), routes 85 & 34, greeley, colorado, 1980
Not good enough, Bernie. Schumer is the most powerful elected Democrat in the country. If you’re not specifically calling for his ouster you’re complicit in what just happened.
In addressing whether removing Senator Schumer as leader should be an issue in Democratic primaries, Senator Sanders broadens the focus: "We need to take on the Democratic establishment all over this country."
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Not good enough, Bernie. Schumer is the most powerful elected Democrat in the country. If you’re not specifically calling for his ouster you’re complicit in what just happened.
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Here is the Newsweek magazine article that led to the song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," marked up to show key passages that Lightfoot borrowed. Short thread at quoted post. Thanks to @bikeguy.bsky.social for reminding me about this. #EdmundFitzgerald50
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Here is the Newsweek magazine article that led to the song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," marked up to show key passages that Lightfoot borrowed. Short thread at quoted post. Thanks to @bikeguy.bsky.social for reminding me about this. #EdmundFitzgerald50
I guess Rand Paul’s claim he would delay it for days procedurally was bullshit.
But the question is why no other Dem did that, if only to register their authentic objection.
But the question is why no other Dem did that, if only to register their authentic objection.
BREAKING: Senate passes a government funding bill as shutdown nears its end www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/s...
Senate passes a government funding bill as shutdown nears its end
Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to vote with Republicans to end the shutdown.
www.msnbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I guess Rand Paul’s claim he would delay it for days procedurally was bullshit.
But the question is why no other Dem did that, if only to register their authentic objection.
But the question is why no other Dem did that, if only to register their authentic objection.
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Seriously, who the fuck is he talking to?
3. We need to move back as soon as we can to fighting Trump, united and forceful, as the voters who gave us that big win Tuesday expect. Getting back to that fight is how we keep building momentum.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Seriously, who the fuck is he talking to?
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My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
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I have to hand it to them, it's an incredible bit to publicly lose a game of chicken, admit that's what happened, and then spend the next day lecturing everyone about courage and tenacity
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I have to hand it to them, it's an incredible bit to publicly lose a game of chicken, admit that's what happened, and then spend the next day lecturing everyone about courage and tenacity
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If you’ve got a Senate Democrat who is not calling for new leadership, they’re part of the problem.
We should no longer trust Senate Dems who decline to come out against the leadership that led us here. Until proven otherwise, we should assume they were in on the game to fool their own supporters.
We should no longer trust Senate Dems who decline to come out against the leadership that led us here. Until proven otherwise, we should assume they were in on the game to fool their own supporters.
“After a year spent organizing to try to convince the Democratic Party to unify and oppose this regime, here’s where I am: The time for convincing is over. We need new leadership.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
Demand that your Dem senators call on Schumer to step aside: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Demand that your Dem senators call on Schumer to step aside: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
If you’ve got a Senate Democrat who is not calling for new leadership, they’re part of the problem.
We should no longer trust Senate Dems who decline to come out against the leadership that led us here. Until proven otherwise, we should assume they were in on the game to fool their own supporters.
We should no longer trust Senate Dems who decline to come out against the leadership that led us here. Until proven otherwise, we should assume they were in on the game to fool their own supporters.
It’s wild to suggest this is a circular firing squad or something when it’s millions of citizen Democrats who hate it versus 47 elected Democrats who conspired to surrender for nothing.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
But there are real dangers out there that must be fought; and energy spent fighting each other is energy lost to that bigger fight.
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It’s wild to suggest this is a circular firing squad or something when it’s millions of citizen Democrats who hate it versus 47 elected Democrats who conspired to surrender for nothing.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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welcome to bluesky. if the word "mapquest" means anything to you and/or you used it as a verb, you're in the right place
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
welcome to bluesky. if the word "mapquest" means anything to you and/or you used it as a verb, you're in the right place
Trump says the Democrats dictate media coverage. His evidence? Many news outlets used the word "manufactured" recently.
"Nobody uses that word," Trump said.
"Nobody uses that word," Trump said.
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump says the Democrats dictate media coverage. His evidence? Many news outlets used the word "manufactured" recently.
"Nobody uses that word," Trump said.
"Nobody uses that word," Trump said.
Trump literally says "shhhhhhhh" after Laura Ingraham notes that the cost of beef, coffee, and auto repairs have gone up.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Trump literally says "shhhhhhhh" after Laura Ingraham notes that the cost of beef, coffee, and auto repairs have gone up.
“They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs” by buying health insurance is so fucking funny, man
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs” by buying health insurance is so fucking funny, man
If you’re seeing this viral claim that Trump is working on 15-year car loans, it’s fake.
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you’re seeing this viral claim that Trump is working on 15-year car loans, it’s fake.
This article is probably true. It doesn't say he privately fought to extend the government shutdown beyond Sunday.
"...he was privately cajoling a group of moderates not to fold before November."
That's in line with reporting that said Dems wanted to get to election day, Nov. 4, before folding.
"...he was privately cajoling a group of moderates not to fold before November."
That's in line with reporting that said Dems wanted to get to election day, Nov. 4, before folding.
SCOOP: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown
Scoop: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown
"We let him know what we were doing," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This article is probably true. It doesn't say he privately fought to extend the government shutdown beyond Sunday.
"...he was privately cajoling a group of moderates not to fold before November."
That's in line with reporting that said Dems wanted to get to election day, Nov. 4, before folding.
"...he was privately cajoling a group of moderates not to fold before November."
That's in line with reporting that said Dems wanted to get to election day, Nov. 4, before folding.
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News: Senate reaches agreement to finish funding deal TONIGHT
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
News: Senate reaches agreement to finish funding deal TONIGHT
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The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
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Why is the "we must be united!" hectoring directed at people who are mad at the Cavers and not to the Cavers? Everyone who's mad was united, then the Cave Caucus walked across the aisle and betrayed what the public had been told was the Dem position.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Why is the "we must be united!" hectoring directed at people who are mad at the Cavers and not to the Cavers? Everyone who's mad was united, then the Cave Caucus walked across the aisle and betrayed what the public had been told was the Dem position.
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The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
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It’s strange how something so full of life can break someone who’s forgotten what living feels like.
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It’s strange how something so full of life can break someone who’s forgotten what living feels like.
This is the second time Trump’s Truth Social account has promoted this book.
I can understand promoting things once when it’s an ally who says nice things about you, which he does all the time. But twice makes me wonder if he’s charging for these posts like it’s paid advertising.
I can understand promoting things once when it’s an ally who says nice things about you, which he does all the time. But twice makes me wonder if he’s charging for these posts like it’s paid advertising.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is the second time Trump’s Truth Social account has promoted this book.
I can understand promoting things once when it’s an ally who says nice things about you, which he does all the time. But twice makes me wonder if he’s charging for these posts like it’s paid advertising.
I can understand promoting things once when it’s an ally who says nice things about you, which he does all the time. But twice makes me wonder if he’s charging for these posts like it’s paid advertising.
Share one, Mike. One idea.
Mike Johnson on the Republican healthcare plan: "We've got notebooks full of ideas."
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Share one, Mike. One idea.
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Brother nobody's buying it, just go home
I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Brother nobody's buying it, just go home