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An energy revolution is underway in this century, though it’s unfolded in ways slow enough and technical enough for most people not to notice (and I assume it’s nowhere near finished). It is astonishing – a powerful solution to the climate crisis... [Wrote it a while ago; came out yesterday.]
The renewable energy revolution is a feat of technology | Rebecca Solnit
An energy revolution is underway in this century, though most people have not noticed it
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
An energy revolution is underway in this century, though it’s unfolded in ways slow enough and technical enough for most people not to notice (and I assume it’s nowhere near finished). It is astonishing – a powerful solution to the climate crisis... [Wrote it a while ago; came out yesterday.]
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June 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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It has come to my attention that HOW TO BECOME THE DARK LORD AND DIE TRYING is ON SALE at the Kindle (US) store for $2.99! I think this will continue to be true as we approach the launch of the sequel!
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May 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It has come to my attention that HOW TO BECOME THE DARK LORD AND DIE TRYING is ON SALE at the Kindle (US) store for $2.99! I think this will continue to be true as we approach the launch of the sequel!
a.co/d/3C8edyA
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we need elected leaders afraid for the country, not their careers open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Words & Phrases We Could Do Without
I’m “afraid” these lawmakers are cowardly careerists
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April 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
we need elected leaders afraid for the country, not their careers open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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Which is so weird given how sincere they are in the desire to stamp out anti-Semitism. So weird.
April 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Which is so weird given how sincere they are in the desire to stamp out anti-Semitism. So weird.
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The problem is sociopathic corporate greed. 🧐
April 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The problem is sociopathic corporate greed. 🧐
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Loving How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by @djangowexler.bsky.social I was in a real book slump and this was the perfect pick-me-up.
April 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Loving How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by @djangowexler.bsky.social I was in a real book slump and this was the perfect pick-me-up.
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Senator Cory Booker has now beaten Ted Cruz' record for a speech on the Senate floor (21 hours and 19 minutes) in 2013.
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
April 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Senator Cory Booker has now beaten Ted Cruz' record for a speech on the Senate floor (21 hours and 19 minutes) in 2013.
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
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Keep Your Hands Off! Keep ‘em off of our Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, private data, libraries, schools, and personal rights. Find an event near you, or—if you are near D.C.—come join us, along with the rest of The Contrarian family! (Details to follow.)
Keep Your Hands Off!
Save the Date! Join us on April 5th, 2025
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March 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Keep Your Hands Off! Keep ‘em off of our Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, private data, libraries, schools, and personal rights. Find an event near you, or—if you are near D.C.—come join us, along with the rest of The Contrarian family! (Details to follow.)
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I will just put this out there. If all the senators who are saying they want to block this bill really wanted to badly enough they could force Schumer's hand. This isn't 'if Mike Pence has courage'. A leader doesn't buck the overwhelming majority of his caucus. Doesn't happen.
March 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I will just put this out there. If all the senators who are saying they want to block this bill really wanted to badly enough they could force Schumer's hand. This isn't 'if Mike Pence has courage'. A leader doesn't buck the overwhelming majority of his caucus. Doesn't happen.
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Senate Democrats—
A vote AGAINST the Republican CR isn’t a vote to shut down the government—they’re in charge and need your votes.
But a vote FOR the Republican CR is a vote to allow Elon Musk to continue shutting down the government and nullifying the role of Congress.
A vote AGAINST the Republican CR isn’t a vote to shut down the government—they’re in charge and need your votes.
But a vote FOR the Republican CR is a vote to allow Elon Musk to continue shutting down the government and nullifying the role of Congress.
March 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Senate Democrats—
A vote AGAINST the Republican CR isn’t a vote to shut down the government—they’re in charge and need your votes.
But a vote FOR the Republican CR is a vote to allow Elon Musk to continue shutting down the government and nullifying the role of Congress.
A vote AGAINST the Republican CR isn’t a vote to shut down the government—they’re in charge and need your votes.
But a vote FOR the Republican CR is a vote to allow Elon Musk to continue shutting down the government and nullifying the role of Congress.
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Be there, please
March 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Be there, please
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Ds have been united against the budget, which is good. They should tie all funding bills to Musk though and demand his removal before they offer any votes. www.publicnotice.co/p/elon-musk-...
Democrats should make Elon Musk the face of the GOP budget
He’s unpopular and House Republicans are starting to get nervous.
www.publicnotice.co
February 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ds have been united against the budget, which is good. They should tie all funding bills to Musk though and demand his removal before they offer any votes. www.publicnotice.co/p/elon-musk-...
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Thanks so much! I love the "enduring dolt" style of character, what an excellent description
@djangowexler.bsky.social I'm working my way through The Shadow Campaigns - 1/3 of the way thru Guns of Empire and I just wanted to thank you for Marcus D'Ivoire. He's become a fave all-time character - especially when he's being a bit of an endearing dolt. Loving this series! ❤️ ❤️
February 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks so much! I love the "enduring dolt" style of character, what an excellent description
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
Me: I prefer Oreos to oatmeal raisin cookies.
Random Person: So basically what you're saying is you hate oatmeal raisin cookies? You also left out sugar cookies. Do you hate all fruits in general, or only dried fruits? Educate yourself. I'm literally shaking right now.
Me: I prefer Oreos to oatmeal raisin cookies.
Random Person: So basically what you're saying is you hate oatmeal raisin cookies? You also left out sugar cookies. Do you hate all fruits in general, or only dried fruits? Educate yourself. I'm literally shaking right now.
February 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
Me: I prefer Oreos to oatmeal raisin cookies.
Random Person: So basically what you're saying is you hate oatmeal raisin cookies? You also left out sugar cookies. Do you hate all fruits in general, or only dried fruits? Educate yourself. I'm literally shaking right now.
Me: I prefer Oreos to oatmeal raisin cookies.
Random Person: So basically what you're saying is you hate oatmeal raisin cookies? You also left out sugar cookies. Do you hate all fruits in general, or only dried fruits? Educate yourself. I'm literally shaking right now.
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open.substack.com/pub/contrari... Thrilled to have @pkrugman.bsky.social with us, explaining his experience at NYT and need for robust press
Departing the New York Times
I left to stay true to my byline
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January 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
open.substack.com/pub/contrari... Thrilled to have @pkrugman.bsky.social with us, explaining his experience at NYT and need for robust press
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Tis the season, apparently, for awards-eligibility and wrap-up posts! It has been quite a year for me, so here we go:
December 16, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Tis the season, apparently, for awards-eligibility and wrap-up posts! It has been quite a year for me, so here we go:
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I wish this one didn't seem QUITE so plausible ^^;
As more AI horseshit on Meta platforms gets announced, I find myself thinking a lot about Hard Reboot by @djangowexler.bsky.social. It’s a novella from 2021 and the premise is that Earth is a literal junkyard of old, broken mechs and has AI spam so intense and terrible it causes physical pain.
Hard Reboot a book by Django Wexler
Django Wexler's Hard Reboot features giant mech arena battles and intergalactic diplomacy. When did academia get to be so complicated? Kas is a junior researcher on a fact-finding mission to old Earth...
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December 31, 2024 at 4:50 AM
I wish this one didn't seem QUITE so plausible ^^;
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