Gfrancie (Benevolent Siren)
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I make dinner & swear too much. I think that's all you need to know. 'Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives' published by Deixis Press is available now She/her
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there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
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Robyn Announces First New Song in Seven Years
“Dopamine” arrives this Wednesday, November 12
pitchfork.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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[Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’]
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’
The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
[Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’]
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles & his rival’s father. J Gerson explains how the two collaborated on ’love letter to NY“
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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It's not over yet, but this is a good sign for Wilson. Every vote counts. If you voted in King County, please check your ballot status at the link below. I've had my signature flagged in the past, and it was very easy to resolve the matter.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's not over yet, but this is a good sign for Wilson. Every vote counts. If you voted in King County, please check your ballot status at the link below. I've had my signature flagged in the past, and it was very easy to resolve the matter.
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Wow
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wow
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Katie Wilson, who is good, is currently 4,500 votes behind Bruce Harrell, who is evil.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
This race could very easily be decided by challenged ballots. Use this link to track your ballot, and remind your friends and family to do the same: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Katie Wilson, who is good, is currently 4,500 votes behind Bruce Harrell, who is evil.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
There are 45,000 ballots outstanding. 10% of those ballots could change the fate of Seattle.
Check your ballot.
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Thank you all so much for your support 💛💛💛 our petition demanding the company reinstate us and reverse our illegal terminations is now live! show your support at the link below
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actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you all so much for your support 💛💛💛 our petition demanding the company reinstate us and reverse our illegal terminations is now live! show your support at the link below
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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such a good demonstration of how AI agglomerates knowledge through predicting text: this is every single bean recipe that you’ve ever seen in your life, all at once, complete with 1/8 spoon of cinnamon (just trust me)
I am obsessed with this guy in the Rancho Gordo FB Group who decided to spend hours working with AI to figure out "the best" bean recipe instead of.....looking at actual recipes
Truly an abomination — and such a good example of how AI tricks us into thinking we can reinvent the wheel with its help
Truly an abomination — and such a good example of how AI tricks us into thinking we can reinvent the wheel with its help
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
such a good demonstration of how AI agglomerates knowledge through predicting text: this is every single bean recipe that you’ve ever seen in your life, all at once, complete with 1/8 spoon of cinnamon (just trust me)
This rashy taint. May she continue to age like a dried apple.
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This rashy taint. May she continue to age like a dried apple.
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as a lapsed catholic, this whole "chatgpt maximizes my creative process" bit is so crazy. i don't know what malfunction inspires the rest of you, but i for one grew up with a healthy sense of shame.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
as a lapsed catholic, this whole "chatgpt maximizes my creative process" bit is so crazy. i don't know what malfunction inspires the rest of you, but i for one grew up with a healthy sense of shame.
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Zohran graphics pivoting to the Mets (Queens) color scheme now that he's been elected
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Zohran graphics pivoting to the Mets (Queens) color scheme now that he's been elected
I want to see her bully him so hard that he gives away money.
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I want to see her bully him so hard that he gives away money.
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
I am not even in the US right now but I felt a great violence with in me for my fellow Americans. do what you must. that is all I will say about that.
And fuck Barilla.
And fuck Barilla.
Trump trade war costs US Italian pasta: “Exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January.” Via WSJ
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves — The Wall Street Journal
Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied
apple.news
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I am not even in the US right now but I felt a great violence with in me for my fellow Americans. do what you must. that is all I will say about that.
And fuck Barilla.
And fuck Barilla.
I am trying out this one very filling side dish that might be good for Thanksgiving. It's nut-free and vegetarian and I think it could be delicious. But I might tinker with the seasonings to be more robust.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I am trying out this one very filling side dish that might be good for Thanksgiving. It's nut-free and vegetarian and I think it could be delicious. But I might tinker with the seasonings to be more robust.
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today outside immigration court someone said to the gaggle of photographers “thank you for the work you’re doing.” and one of the agents replied with “thank you” and the guy looked at him and said “not you.” 😂
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
today outside immigration court someone said to the gaggle of photographers “thank you for the work you’re doing.” and one of the agents replied with “thank you” and the guy looked at him and said “not you.” 😂
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It should be illegal to be this stupid
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It should be illegal to be this stupid
I will take that.
NEW: Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn ruling that legalized gay marriage:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I will take that.
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These are economic fundamentals underpinned by a tacit policy consensus between PD and FdI that the UK's Starmer government dreams of having
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
These are economic fundamentals underpinned by a tacit policy consensus between PD and FdI that the UK's Starmer government dreams of having
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Get it in your inbox here: www.ft.com/insidepolitics
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Get it in your inbox here: www.ft.com/insidepolitics
In the supermarket. Just heard the most passive aggressive voice say, "I guess we don't need toast."
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
In the supermarket. Just heard the most passive aggressive voice say, "I guess we don't need toast."
I am reminded of an article from a number of years ago about this DC townhouse where a few elected officials lived/used as a crash pad. Chuck Schumer lived there. The place was kind of a dump, they didn't really clean, or invest in making things nice. Upon reflection that place is a metaphor.
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I am reminded of an article from a number of years ago about this DC townhouse where a few elected officials lived/used as a crash pad. Chuck Schumer lived there. The place was kind of a dump, they didn't really clean, or invest in making things nice. Upon reflection that place is a metaphor.
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Schiff's San Francisco voice mail is full, but Padilla's Sacramento office is still taking messages. Tell them to hold the line and get their spineless senate colleagues not to vote yes
Reminder that REGIONAL OFFICES for Senators are also a calling option. If you can’t get through in DC, try a regional office.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Schiff's San Francisco voice mail is full, but Padilla's Sacramento office is still taking messages. Tell them to hold the line and get their spineless senate colleagues not to vote yes