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It's the 160th anniversary of the United States' refounding, the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's the 160th anniversary of the United States' refounding, the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you
When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
n.pr
August 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
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possibly the best cover for any song in any time in the entire human history.
and I am not even exaggerating.
(I am obviously not)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZ_...
and I am not even exaggerating.
(I am obviously not)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZ_...
Heart - Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors HD
YouTube video by Mark Pakula
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
possibly the best cover for any song in any time in the entire human history.
and I am not even exaggerating.
(I am obviously not)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZ_...
and I am not even exaggerating.
(I am obviously not)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZ_...
Slightly diminish a band:
Maybe
Maybe
Slightly diminish a band: About as Good as Ezra
August 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Slightly diminish a band:
Maybe
Maybe
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Today marks 80 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima—the first use of such a weapon in history.
As the only country to have suffered a nuclear attack, Japan has a vital role in building a world without nuclear weapons.
Let us pause to remember the victims and pray for lasting peace.
As the only country to have suffered a nuclear attack, Japan has a vital role in building a world without nuclear weapons.
Let us pause to remember the victims and pray for lasting peace.
August 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Today marks 80 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima—the first use of such a weapon in history.
As the only country to have suffered a nuclear attack, Japan has a vital role in building a world without nuclear weapons.
Let us pause to remember the victims and pray for lasting peace.
As the only country to have suffered a nuclear attack, Japan has a vital role in building a world without nuclear weapons.
Let us pause to remember the victims and pray for lasting peace.
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RIP the great Tom Lehrer and a reminder to all of his excellent songs on the original Electric Company. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftn...
The Electric Company silent E
YouTube video by Geoffrey Hettel
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July 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
RIP the great Tom Lehrer and a reminder to all of his excellent songs on the original Electric Company. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftn...
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they can only take what's pure from us if we let them
July 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
they can only take what's pure from us if we let them
Just watched young people participating in the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute perform (streaming on YouTube). Heartwarming to see young people from all sort of backgrounds pursuing excellence in music!
July 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Just watched young people participating in the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute perform (streaming on YouTube). Heartwarming to see young people from all sort of backgrounds pursuing excellence in music!
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Been a busy year in the data mines.📊 Just published my mid-year roundup: 29 data visualizations on the state of US democracy, tracking everything from judicial resistance to billionaire influence to why Dems have a mobilization crisis, not a moderation problem.
All charts free to use:
All charts free to use:
On Data and Democracy (Mid-Year Roundup): Charting the Assault on American Democracy and A Path Forward
A narrative of a democracy in the balance, told through 29 data visualizations.
open.substack.com
July 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Been a busy year in the data mines.📊 Just published my mid-year roundup: 29 data visualizations on the state of US democracy, tracking everything from judicial resistance to billionaire influence to why Dems have a mobilization crisis, not a moderation problem.
All charts free to use:
All charts free to use:
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I've spent a lot of time thinking about this fascinating exchange Colbert had with Dua Lipa, when she asked him about the role his faith plays in his comedy.
July 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I've spent a lot of time thinking about this fascinating exchange Colbert had with Dua Lipa, when she asked him about the role his faith plays in his comedy.
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Talk about The Wire, Sopranos, Game of Thrones all you want, but the greatest US television program ever made is Sesame Street. It's not even close. 50+ years of treating kids across class, ethnicity, religion not as mini-consumers...but as citizens with a stake in this world.
July 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Talk about The Wire, Sopranos, Game of Thrones all you want, but the greatest US television program ever made is Sesame Street. It's not even close. 50+ years of treating kids across class, ethnicity, religion not as mini-consumers...but as citizens with a stake in this world.
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Chicago releases “Saturday in the Park” as a single today in 1972 — a song written when Robert Lamm visited Central Park, then returned to the band’s hotel “excited after seeing the steel drum players, the singers,” bandmate Walt Parazaider recalled.
“I said, ‘Man, it’s time to put music to this!'”
“I said, ‘Man, it’s time to put music to this!'”
July 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Chicago releases “Saturday in the Park” as a single today in 1972 — a song written when Robert Lamm visited Central Park, then returned to the band’s hotel “excited after seeing the steel drum players, the singers,” bandmate Walt Parazaider recalled.
“I said, ‘Man, it’s time to put music to this!'”
“I said, ‘Man, it’s time to put music to this!'”
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(122) Erroll Garner plays Misty - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tA...
Erroll Garner plays Misty
YouTube video by Joris Holderbeke
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July 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
(122) Erroll Garner plays Misty - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tA...
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2025 candidate filing is underway in North Carolina
It's easy to ignore these municipal elections (and, they're more than a bit confusing to follow), but they're critical.
Here's a 🧵about the characteristics of these elections & these electorates, and why you should care.
#ncpol
(1/10)
It's easy to ignore these municipal elections (and, they're more than a bit confusing to follow), but they're critical.
Here's a 🧵about the characteristics of these elections & these electorates, and why you should care.
#ncpol
(1/10)
July 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
2025 candidate filing is underway in North Carolina
It's easy to ignore these municipal elections (and, they're more than a bit confusing to follow), but they're critical.
Here's a 🧵about the characteristics of these elections & these electorates, and why you should care.
#ncpol
(1/10)
It's easy to ignore these municipal elections (and, they're more than a bit confusing to follow), but they're critical.
Here's a 🧵about the characteristics of these elections & these electorates, and why you should care.
#ncpol
(1/10)
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"The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality."
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
July 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality."
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
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There's no path out of the crisis that comes from shrinking the circle of who deserves public services, or narrowing the aperature of human dignity. We are invariably in this together.
July 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There's no path out of the crisis that comes from shrinking the circle of who deserves public services, or narrowing the aperature of human dignity. We are invariably in this together.
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I don't know if this is the best humpback whale breaching footage of my life, but I SAID IT WAS when I took it! 🦑
April 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I don't know if this is the best humpback whale breaching footage of my life, but I SAID IT WAS when I took it! 🦑
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In Congress, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,
July 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In Congress, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,
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Happy 4th of July, Batman.
July 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Happy 4th of July, Batman.
Trying to learn about others’ experience of the world, even in a small way, seems worth celebrating today.
July 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Trying to learn about others’ experience of the world, even in a small way, seems worth celebrating today.
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Wishing you a happy #FourthOfJuly.
Let's deepen bonds with friends, family, & neighbors.
The U.S.'s founding ideals & foundational challenges still inspire.
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure blessings of liberty
How can we, 🇺🇲?
Let's deepen bonds with friends, family, & neighbors.
The U.S.'s founding ideals & foundational challenges still inspire.
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure blessings of liberty
How can we, 🇺🇲?
July 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Wishing you a happy #FourthOfJuly.
Let's deepen bonds with friends, family, & neighbors.
The U.S.'s founding ideals & foundational challenges still inspire.
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure blessings of liberty
How can we, 🇺🇲?
Let's deepen bonds with friends, family, & neighbors.
The U.S.'s founding ideals & foundational challenges still inspire.
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide common defense
Promote general welfare
Secure blessings of liberty
How can we, 🇺🇲?
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Happy Fourth of July, everyone. ❤️ 🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Happy Fourth of July, everyone. ❤️ 🇺🇸
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Did we really squeeze the big sound of Living Colour behind the Tiny Desk? Yes, we did. And, yet, the band lost none of its intensity.
Living Colour: Tiny Desk Concert
Did we really squeeze the big sound of Living Colour behind the Tiny Desk? Yes, we did. And, yet, the band lost none of its intensity.
n.pr
June 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Did we really squeeze the big sound of Living Colour behind the Tiny Desk? Yes, we did. And, yet, the band lost none of its intensity.