@pistonwhip.bsky.social
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Once, the hardest part of Christmas was hunting down a Cabbage Patch Doll. Now, thanks to tariffs and culture wars, kids get fewer toys while rage gets gift-wrapped as patriotism. We used to put Christ in Christmas—now we just put the fuck in it, and call it freedom open.substack.com/pub/normsmus...
Putting the F* in Christmas**
When rage is the reason for the season — and two dolls is one toy too few.
open.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Once, the hardest part of Christmas was hunting down a Cabbage Patch Doll. Now, thanks to tariffs and culture wars, kids get fewer toys while rage gets gift-wrapped as patriotism. We used to put Christ in Christmas—now we just put the fuck in it, and call it freedom open.substack.com/pub/normsmus...
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Remember, those who claim to be enraged that an almost imperceptible amount of federal dollars goes to NPR and PBS are currently before the Supreme Court demanding that your taxpayer money be spent to fund a Christian school in Oklahoma that definitionally trafficks in propaganda
May 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Remember, those who claim to be enraged that an almost imperceptible amount of federal dollars goes to NPR and PBS are currently before the Supreme Court demanding that your taxpayer money be spent to fund a Christian school in Oklahoma that definitionally trafficks in propaganda
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This is big news. I’ve often thought of doing an irregular comics club, but “per thing, with no time necessity” is what’s needed for that.
Huge news on Patreon! Because of the Apple v. Epic ruling, they are not only dropping the 30% Apple Store charge on the iOS app, they are also halting the move to subscription billing for all creators - which would have affected creators like me, who use a "per video" structure than monthly.
May 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is big news. I’ve often thought of doing an irregular comics club, but “per thing, with no time necessity” is what’s needed for that.
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there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
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Casual reminder that the country fucking hates this shit.
April 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Casual reminder that the country fucking hates this shit.
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Are we still pretending this is about free speech?
The Naval Academy cancelled a freakin' Ken Burns documentary showing, not because of the content, but because Burns had been critical of Trump
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
April 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Are we still pretending this is about free speech?
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Time for real accountability. Secretary Hegseth must resign, or be fired.
April 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Time for real accountability. Secretary Hegseth must resign, or be fired.
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I’m thrilled to share that it’s official:
THE LAST CLASS—my film documenting @rbreich.bsky.social’s final semester of teaching—is coming to theaters this summer.
It’s a true privilege to tell the story of this remarkable educator, whose voice, insight, and legacy feel more vital than ever.
THE LAST CLASS—my film documenting @rbreich.bsky.social’s final semester of teaching—is coming to theaters this summer.
It’s a true privilege to tell the story of this remarkable educator, whose voice, insight, and legacy feel more vital than ever.
Teaching Students, Schooling America: Robert Reich Documentary ‘The Last Class’ Acquired By Abramorama
The Robert Reich documentary 'The Last Class,' directed by Elliot Kirschner, has been acquired for North American theatrical release by Abramorama.
deadline.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I’m thrilled to share that it’s official:
THE LAST CLASS—my film documenting @rbreich.bsky.social’s final semester of teaching—is coming to theaters this summer.
It’s a true privilege to tell the story of this remarkable educator, whose voice, insight, and legacy feel more vital than ever.
THE LAST CLASS—my film documenting @rbreich.bsky.social’s final semester of teaching—is coming to theaters this summer.
It’s a true privilege to tell the story of this remarkable educator, whose voice, insight, and legacy feel more vital than ever.
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My story breaking this news exclusively was 7K+ words and had almost all of this in it, and more:
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
April 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My story breaking this news exclusively was 7K+ words and had almost all of this in it, and more:
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
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We deserved some good news!
April 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We deserved some good news!
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇
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Hannity: "Let me get to the economy."
Trump: "I don't care."
Trump: "I don't care."
January 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Hannity: "Let me get to the economy."
Trump: "I don't care."
Trump: "I don't care."
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a bunch of posts about abortion pills vanished from Instagram. Meta put them back after we asked what was happening: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/t...
Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts
Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
a bunch of posts about abortion pills vanished from Instagram. Meta put them back after we asked what was happening: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/t...
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One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.
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The most terrible, terrible, loss. The absolute best. Such daring, such decency, such straightforward ability attached to a profound distrust of the obvious. We need more like him.
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78. bit.ly/40is3yQ
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
bit.ly
January 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The most terrible, terrible, loss. The absolute best. Such daring, such decency, such straightforward ability attached to a profound distrust of the obvious. We need more like him.