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“A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress - though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known"
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
December 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress - though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known"
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
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The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
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My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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A majority of the days the government has ever been shut down, Donald Trump was president. www.howtoreadthisch.art/red-versus-b...
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A majority of the days the government has ever been shut down, Donald Trump was president. www.howtoreadthisch.art/red-versus-b...
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1. “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical asshole like Nixon who wouldn't be that bad (and might even prove useful) or that he's America's Hitler."
–JD Vance, now Trump’s vice president, in 2016
–JD Vance, now Trump’s vice president, in 2016
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
1. “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical asshole like Nixon who wouldn't be that bad (and might even prove useful) or that he's America's Hitler."
–JD Vance, now Trump’s vice president, in 2016
–JD Vance, now Trump’s vice president, in 2016
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2. Trump “lacks the character and moral center we desperately need again in the White House.”
–House Speaker Mike Johnson, now an unwavering Trump backer, in 2015
–House Speaker Mike Johnson, now an unwavering Trump backer, in 2015
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
2. Trump “lacks the character and moral center we desperately need again in the White House.”
–House Speaker Mike Johnson, now an unwavering Trump backer, in 2015
–House Speaker Mike Johnson, now an unwavering Trump backer, in 2015
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3. "He's a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot ... He doesn't represent my [Republican] party ... You know how you make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to go to hell."
–Sen. Lindsey Graham, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
–Sen. Lindsey Graham, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
3. "He's a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot ... He doesn't represent my [Republican] party ... You know how you make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to go to hell."
–Sen. Lindsey Graham, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
–Sen. Lindsey Graham, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
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4. “I will go anywhere and speak to anyone before I let a con artist get a hold of the Republican Party. … Donald Trump is everything I taught my kids not to do in kindergarten.”
–Sen. Marco Rubio, now Trump’s secretary of state, in 2016
–Sen. Marco Rubio, now Trump’s secretary of state, in 2016
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
4. “I will go anywhere and speak to anyone before I let a con artist get a hold of the Republican Party. … Donald Trump is everything I taught my kids not to do in kindergarten.”
–Sen. Marco Rubio, now Trump’s secretary of state, in 2016
–Sen. Marco Rubio, now Trump’s secretary of state, in 2016
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5. “I think he has been insulting to women. I think this may be Mr. Trump’s peak moment.”
–Rep. Elise Stefanik, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
–Rep. Elise Stefanik, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
October 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
5. “I think he has been insulting to women. I think this may be Mr. Trump’s peak moment.”
–Rep. Elise Stefanik, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
–Rep. Elise Stefanik, now a major Trump backer, in 2015
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6. “What former President Trump did to undermine faith in our election system and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power is inexcusable.”
–Senate Majority Leader John Thune, now a major Trump backer, in 2021
–Senate Majority Leader John Thune, now a major Trump backer, in 2021
October 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
6. “What former President Trump did to undermine faith in our election system and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power is inexcusable.”
–Senate Majority Leader John Thune, now a major Trump backer, in 2021
–Senate Majority Leader John Thune, now a major Trump backer, in 2021
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7. Trump “is a pathological liar. He doesn't know the difference between truth and lies. He lies … practically every word that comes out of his mouth.”
–Sen. Ted Cruz, now a major Trump backer, in 2016
–Sen. Ted Cruz, now a major Trump backer, in 2016
October 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
7. Trump “is a pathological liar. He doesn't know the difference between truth and lies. He lies … practically every word that comes out of his mouth.”
–Sen. Ted Cruz, now a major Trump backer, in 2016
–Sen. Ted Cruz, now a major Trump backer, in 2016
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1. This is one of the most insane statements ever delivered by a presidential spokesperson in U.S. history. Totally disconnected from reality.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
Leavitt: "President Trump will end the radical left's reign of terror in Portland once and for all. The president has directed Secretary Hegseth to provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland."
October 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
1. This is one of the most insane statements ever delivered by a presidential spokesperson in U.S. history. Totally disconnected from reality.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.
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Trump and Republicans spread lies and scapegoat immigrants to distract you from how they are picking your pockets.
Do not be fooled.
Do not be fooled.
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Trump and Republicans spread lies and scapegoat immigrants to distract you from how they are picking your pockets.
Do not be fooled.
Do not be fooled.
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I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
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One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
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A little bit of good news for you. And a reminder that we *can* solve big, global problems--when we want to. 🧪
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
The Ozone Hole Is Steadily Shrinking because of Global Efforts
After nearly 40 years of global efforts, the ozone hole over Antarctica is continuing to heal
www.scientificamerican.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A little bit of good news for you. And a reminder that we *can* solve big, global problems--when we want to. 🧪
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
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Next time someone on the right claims all the political violence in this country is coming from the left, not the right, do please show them this.
You're welcome
You're welcome
September 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Next time someone on the right claims all the political violence in this country is coming from the left, not the right, do please show them this.
You're welcome
You're welcome
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Just Trump declaring war on a US city, a normal Saturday
September 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Just Trump declaring war on a US city, a normal Saturday
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it is always worth remembering that vance made a conscious decision to be a person of low character. he has eagerly contorted himself into evil for the sake of what amounts to a whiff of power.
This is an actual exchange from a VP who took an oath to defend the constitution and, as a citizen, is expected to abide by the law.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
September 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
it is always worth remembering that vance made a conscious decision to be a person of low character. he has eagerly contorted himself into evil for the sake of what amounts to a whiff of power.
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We were told it couldn't happen here, and then we were told when it did happen here there would be a huge outcry, and instead, it's happening here and our institutions and elites are trying their best to downplay it and describe it in their most careful inside-voice tones.
"Stop publishing the employment data because we don't like the answers economists give" and "subject the Smithsonian to searching ideological censorship because we don't like the answers historians give" all on the same day.
August 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
We were told it couldn't happen here, and then we were told when it did happen here there would be a huge outcry, and instead, it's happening here and our institutions and elites are trying their best to downplay it and describe it in their most careful inside-voice tones.
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Allow me to address the elephant in the room:
The Trump administration is not setting the course for a four-year term.
The Trump administration is setting the course for an everlasting dictatorship.
If Americans don’t want that, the window to stop them is closing quickly.
The Trump administration is not setting the course for a four-year term.
The Trump administration is setting the course for an everlasting dictatorship.
If Americans don’t want that, the window to stop them is closing quickly.
August 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Allow me to address the elephant in the room:
The Trump administration is not setting the course for a four-year term.
The Trump administration is setting the course for an everlasting dictatorship.
If Americans don’t want that, the window to stop them is closing quickly.
The Trump administration is not setting the course for a four-year term.
The Trump administration is setting the course for an everlasting dictatorship.
If Americans don’t want that, the window to stop them is closing quickly.
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Here’s JD Vance-influencer Curtis Yarvin advocating a return to slavery.
So that’s how things are going on this July 4th.
So that’s how things are going on this July 4th.
July 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Here’s JD Vance-influencer Curtis Yarvin advocating a return to slavery.
So that’s how things are going on this July 4th.
So that’s how things are going on this July 4th.