Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

Community. Note.

The movie is Christopher Nolan’s first since his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer,” which was released in 2023 and garnered 50 million views on its trailer in 24 hours.

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I very much enjoyed a multifaceted discussion with Elon Musk on space, technology and humanity. Excited to see what the future holds.

This year, millions of American families that have relied on Obamacare are being squeezed on multiple sides: Premiums are rising, covid-era subsidies are shrinking, and there are fewer choices with insurers pulling out of some markets.

Breaking news: The Trump administration is moving to curtail gender transition care for young people, proposing to eject medical providers from major federal health insurance programs if they provide gender-affirming services.

thakn you mr president sir for interrupting prime time tv to tell us whos been very mean and nasty to you or whatever

Congratulations to the Atlas Lions … Congratulations to Morocco on this well-deserved crowning with the Arab Cup, and thanks to Jordan for this honorable performance … Thank you, Qatar, for the more than splendid organization.

Only a person easily bribed would think that everyone else is easily bribed. $1776 to the soldiers. $1500 to you, to cover a lifetime of medical expenses. $2000 tariff refund.
A man with billions of dollars thinks you can be bought for 2 grand.

I asked @aoc.bsky.social about why she posted this tweet, and she said “because JD Vance is a goober, man.”

We were married on this day in 1978... soulmates ever since. ❣️

#ForeverGrateful 🙏

The Onion, 23 years ago.

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Need some distraction? Here are two random Oscar predictions.
1) If three foreign movies get Best Picture nominations this year, which is very possible, the Academy's old guard will start arguing that they should be ineligible.
2) The Michael B. Jordan Best Actor nomination is shakier than it looks.

a subdued yet glorious sunset, spirit refreshed.
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The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.

Holy. Shit.

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"China will have abundant amounts of renewable energy for data centers, with fossil fuels as a backup. Meanwhile, the US marches boldly backward toward the past," writes H. Holden Thorp on Science's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year highlighting the rise of renewable energy. https://scim.ag/459EZKv

You’ve lost the plot as a presidential administration when Dr. Oz is on stage handwringing about the cost of balls