Those questioning why 40M Americans are even on food assistance are misdirecting their anger. Why not take a look at the policies that lead to so many needing assistance in the first place?
It’s the system that has failed the people, not the other way around.
#SNAP #shutdown #governmentshutdown
It’s the system that has failed the people, not the other way around.
#SNAP #shutdown #governmentshutdown
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Those questioning why 40M Americans are even on food assistance are misdirecting their anger. Why not take a look at the policies that lead to so many needing assistance in the first place?
It’s the system that has failed the people, not the other way around.
#SNAP #shutdown #governmentshutdown
It’s the system that has failed the people, not the other way around.
#SNAP #shutdown #governmentshutdown
Remember when right wingers were losing their minds over the rehoming of statues honoring the (failed) confederacy?
So interesting how this same crowd is suddenly pro demolition when it comes to the Peoples’ House.
It’s almost like “preserving American history” was never really their goal at all.
So interesting how this same crowd is suddenly pro demolition when it comes to the Peoples’ House.
It’s almost like “preserving American history” was never really their goal at all.
October 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Remember when right wingers were losing their minds over the rehoming of statues honoring the (failed) confederacy?
So interesting how this same crowd is suddenly pro demolition when it comes to the Peoples’ House.
It’s almost like “preserving American history” was never really their goal at all.
So interesting how this same crowd is suddenly pro demolition when it comes to the Peoples’ House.
It’s almost like “preserving American history” was never really their goal at all.
I thought I did a decent job of unfriending and unfollowing on November 6, 2024. Today’s events showed me I overlooked quite a few. It’s amazing the level of empathy people can muster for this particular shooting while remaining completely unmoved by others. I wonder what the difference is 🤔
September 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I thought I did a decent job of unfriending and unfollowing on November 6, 2024. Today’s events showed me I overlooked quite a few. It’s amazing the level of empathy people can muster for this particular shooting while remaining completely unmoved by others. I wonder what the difference is 🤔
There are Cassandras everywhere. We typically call them experts.
Doctors. Scientists. Teachers. Librarians. Economists. Historians. Cassandras, all.
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Doctors. Scientists. Teachers. Librarians. Economists. Historians. Cassandras, all.
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Cassandra, Screaming into the Void
The myth of Cassandra is one that lodged itself into my brain at a surprisingly young age and never shook loose.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
There are Cassandras everywhere. We typically call them experts.
Doctors. Scientists. Teachers. Librarians. Economists. Historians. Cassandras, all.
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Doctors. Scientists. Teachers. Librarians. Economists. Historians. Cassandras, all.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
At this point, this administration is basically Weekend at Bernie’s if the guy was technically still alive.
August 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
At this point, this administration is basically Weekend at Bernie’s if the guy was technically still alive.
Barbecue. Beer. Fireworks. Flags. Nonsensical truck commercials. Red, white, and blue! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
That’s Independence Day in the US. And if not, do you even love America?
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That’s Independence Day in the US. And if not, do you even love America?
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What Does It Mean to Celebrate Independence?
Barbecue.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Barbecue. Beer. Fireworks. Flags. Nonsensical truck commercials. Red, white, and blue! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
That’s Independence Day in the US. And if not, do you even love America?
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That’s Independence Day in the US. And if not, do you even love America?
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The first time I heard the phrase “friend of Dorothy," I was a teenager. Eventually I learned its covert meaning. During Pride Month, I wanted to learn how and why this phrase came to be.
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Friends of Dorothy
How The Wizard of Oz and Wicked Became Queer Iconography
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July 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The first time I heard the phrase “friend of Dorothy," I was a teenager. Eventually I learned its covert meaning. During Pride Month, I wanted to learn how and why this phrase came to be.
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Writers know the phrase, “Write the book you want to read.”
Apparently, some writers can’t even write a list of books they want to read.
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Apparently, some writers can’t even write a list of books they want to read.
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A Human-Generated Summer Reading List with Books That Actually Exist
Writers know the phrase, “Write the book you want to read.”
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May 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Writers know the phrase, “Write the book you want to read.”
Apparently, some writers can’t even write a list of books they want to read.
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Apparently, some writers can’t even write a list of books they want to read.
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If only there were actual writers, readers, booksellers, or librarians who could have come up with an actual summer reading list for 2025 with actual books.
If only.
#ai #artificialintelligence #reading #amreading #summerreading #summerreadinglist #chicagosuntimes
If only.
#ai #artificialintelligence #reading #amreading #summerreading #summerreadinglist #chicagosuntimes
Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist
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Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist
"I can't believe I missed it because it's so obvious. No excuses," the writer said. "I'm completely embarrassed."
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May 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If only there were actual writers, readers, booksellers, or librarians who could have come up with an actual summer reading list for 2025 with actual books.
If only.
#ai #artificialintelligence #reading #amreading #summerreading #summerreadinglist #chicagosuntimes
If only.
#ai #artificialintelligence #reading #amreading #summerreading #summerreadinglist #chicagosuntimes
In a world that itself can seem like a badly written television show, it’s a nice privilege to take some time to distract oneself with rewatching an actual favorite show.
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Shut Down and Restart
Why are We Still Rebooting Our Favorite Television Shows?
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May 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
In a world that itself can seem like a badly written television show, it’s a nice privilege to take some time to distract oneself with rewatching an actual favorite show.
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When we repeatedly allow the misuse and manipulation of language to somehow shield ourselves from just how bad a situation may be, we are doing ourselves no favors.
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The Manipulation of Language for a More Palatable Downfall
Words get thrown around a lot these days, and it seems that journalists, the media, our elected officials, and the general population don’t have time to call out when those words are misused, even as ...
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May 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
When we repeatedly allow the misuse and manipulation of language to somehow shield ourselves from just how bad a situation may be, we are doing ourselves no favors.
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When Republicans need to bribe women to reproduce with a dollar amount so small, it wouldn’t make it out of maternity care billing, we should also shred every resource to assist families.
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It’s a Gloomy Day in the Neighborhood
In a world where Republicans feel the need to bribe women to reproduce with a dollar amount so small, it wouldn’t make it out of the maternity care billing department, we should also make sure that ev...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
When Republicans need to bribe women to reproduce with a dollar amount so small, it wouldn’t make it out of maternity care billing, we should also shred every resource to assist families.
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We’re finishing off our Earth Month content with some real resources to make sustainable practices easier throughout the year.
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Real Solutions for the Problem We Created
We’re finishing off our Earth Month content with some real resources to make sustainable practices easier throughout the year.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
We’re finishing off our Earth Month content with some real resources to make sustainable practices easier throughout the year.
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Earth Month content continues…but Earth is full of poors, so let’s venture a little further out, shall we?
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One Giant Leap for Absolutely No One
Earth Month content continues…but Earth is full of poors, so let’s venture a little further out, shall we?
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April 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Earth Month content continues…but Earth is full of poors, so let’s venture a little further out, shall we?
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Earth Month content continues!
For the longest time, I was operating under the misguided belief that there wasn’t much I could do to live sustainably if I wasn’t living in my own home.
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For the longest time, I was operating under the misguided belief that there wasn’t much I could do to live sustainably if I wasn’t living in my own home.
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Sustainable Living, Even for the Apartment Dweller
Earth Month content continues!
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April 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Earth Month content continues!
For the longest time, I was operating under the misguided belief that there wasn’t much I could do to live sustainably if I wasn’t living in my own home.
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For the longest time, I was operating under the misguided belief that there wasn’t much I could do to live sustainably if I wasn’t living in my own home.
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Supporting this economy?
In this economy?
I think not.
Earth Month is here and so are the super smart tariffs. Tackling the subject of overconsumption seems timely.
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In this economy?
I think not.
Earth Month is here and so are the super smart tariffs. Tackling the subject of overconsumption seems timely.
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Thanks for Making a Low Buy Year So Easy, I Guess
Supporting this economy?
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April 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Supporting this economy?
In this economy?
I think not.
Earth Month is here and so are the super smart tariffs. Tackling the subject of overconsumption seems timely.
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In this economy?
I think not.
Earth Month is here and so are the super smart tariffs. Tackling the subject of overconsumption seems timely.
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The miscommunication trope is my least favorite in all of literature.
What we say matters. What we don’t say matters.
And double checking who’s in the group chat also really matters.
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What we say matters. What we don’t say matters.
And double checking who’s in the group chat also really matters.
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The Miscommunication Trope, But Worse
The miscommunication trope is probably my least favorite in all of literature.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The miscommunication trope is my least favorite in all of literature.
What we say matters. What we don’t say matters.
And double checking who’s in the group chat also really matters.
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What we say matters. What we don’t say matters.
And double checking who’s in the group chat also really matters.
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She was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and she was given the name "Liberty Enlightening the World."
But her friends call her The Statue of Liberty.
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But her friends call her The Statue of Liberty.
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The Ladies Liberty, Justice, and Victory
She was dedicated on October 28, 1886, a gift from the people of France (not the French government, as is often believed) to the United States.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
She was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and she was given the name "Liberty Enlightening the World."
But her friends call her The Statue of Liberty.
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But her friends call her The Statue of Liberty.
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Last month, I wrote about the original book boyfriend, Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice."
There is a flipside to that archetypal coin, and his name is Mr. Collins.
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There is a flipside to that archetypal coin, and his name is Mr. Collins.
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Mr. Collins: The Original Incel?
Last month, in preparation for Valentine’s Day, I wrote about the original book boyfriend, Mr.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Last month, I wrote about the original book boyfriend, Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice."
There is a flipside to that archetypal coin, and his name is Mr. Collins.
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There is a flipside to that archetypal coin, and his name is Mr. Collins.
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I don't understand why people will fight ferociously to enter into leadership positions, only to roll over and die at the first sign of an opportunity to lead.
If you're not up for the task, step down. Don't force us to be victims of your ego or cowardice.
This is about #SenateDemocrats by the way
If you're not up for the task, step down. Don't force us to be victims of your ego or cowardice.
This is about #SenateDemocrats by the way
March 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I don't understand why people will fight ferociously to enter into leadership positions, only to roll over and die at the first sign of an opportunity to lead.
If you're not up for the task, step down. Don't force us to be victims of your ego or cowardice.
This is about #SenateDemocrats by the way
If you're not up for the task, step down. Don't force us to be victims of your ego or cowardice.
This is about #SenateDemocrats by the way
Record-keeping is vital and here's a tool to help us do it!
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March 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Record-keeping is vital and here's a tool to help us do it!
I'm so glad my district's congressman, Brian Fitzpatrick, has the time to be the grand marshal of a parade this weekend considering he's been too busy (scared) to hold a town hall since 2017.
March 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I'm so glad my district's congressman, Brian Fitzpatrick, has the time to be the grand marshal of a parade this weekend considering he's been too busy (scared) to hold a town hall since 2017.
I scrolled back in my feed to find something joyful I reposted awhile ago just because it made me happy, only to find it was deleted by the original account.
2025, amiright?
2025, amiright?
March 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I scrolled back in my feed to find something joyful I reposted awhile ago just because it made me happy, only to find it was deleted by the original account.
2025, amiright?
2025, amiright?
Hate-watching. It’s the opposite of the comfort watch.
This phenomenon instantly came to mind when Meghan Sussex announced her new lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," for Netflix.
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This phenomenon instantly came to mind when Meghan Sussex announced her new lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," for Netflix.
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Hate-Watching or Jealousy by Any Other Name?
Hate-watching.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Hate-watching. It’s the opposite of the comfort watch.
This phenomenon instantly came to mind when Meghan Sussex announced her new lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," for Netflix.
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This phenomenon instantly came to mind when Meghan Sussex announced her new lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," for Netflix.
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