spoonbending
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Cloud connoisseur.
Think; it is not illegal yet.
Think; it is not illegal yet.
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Moored narrowboats dream in the hush of a winter canal,
their hulls soft-mirrored in water still as held breath.
Bare branches lean close, whispering old towpath secrets.
The Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge. Image Tim Green CC BY 4.0
their hulls soft-mirrored in water still as held breath.
Bare branches lean close, whispering old towpath secrets.
The Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge. Image Tim Green CC BY 4.0
December 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Moored narrowboats dream in the hush of a winter canal,
their hulls soft-mirrored in water still as held breath.
Bare branches lean close, whispering old towpath secrets.
The Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge. Image Tim Green CC BY 4.0
their hulls soft-mirrored in water still as held breath.
Bare branches lean close, whispering old towpath secrets.
The Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge. Image Tim Green CC BY 4.0
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Not just that but by 20 points!
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Not just that but by 20 points!
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The Internet is becoming increasingly unreliable. Buy books and read them.
December 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Internet is becoming increasingly unreliable. Buy books and read them.
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
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Whatever else you think of him, I don't think he is insincere about this stuff, and it should be recognized as extraordinary that he, Pritzker, and other governors are talking about the federal government in these terms. It's not normal political rhetoric, it's the language of existential emergency.
Newsom: "I fear that we will not have an election in 2028 -- I really mean that in the core of my soul -- unless we wake up to the code red, what's happening in this country, and we wake up soberly to how serious this moment is."
September 24, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Whatever else you think of him, I don't think he is insincere about this stuff, and it should be recognized as extraordinary that he, Pritzker, and other governors are talking about the federal government in these terms. It's not normal political rhetoric, it's the language of existential emergency.
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You’re a national treasure. Thanks for covering this.
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
You’re a national treasure. Thanks for covering this.
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After so many shameful low points from him and for our country, this one is uniquely embarrassing and dangerous for all Americans.
This is no way to speak to anyone. Especially not to an audience of world leaders who are guests of our nation and our great city of New York.
This is no way to speak to anyone. Especially not to an audience of world leaders who are guests of our nation and our great city of New York.
Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."
September 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
After so many shameful low points from him and for our country, this one is uniquely embarrassing and dangerous for all Americans.
This is no way to speak to anyone. Especially not to an audience of world leaders who are guests of our nation and our great city of New York.
This is no way to speak to anyone. Especially not to an audience of world leaders who are guests of our nation and our great city of New York.
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Republicans should be ashamed
September 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Republicans should be ashamed
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“I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.”
To the people of the world who wonder if there are Americans who grasp how mad he is: There are. We can see it. We are working to mobilize our people to oppose him and his dangerous regime.
To the people of the world who wonder if there are Americans who grasp how mad he is: There are. We can see it. We are working to mobilize our people to oppose him and his dangerous regime.
September 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.”
To the people of the world who wonder if there are Americans who grasp how mad he is: There are. We can see it. We are working to mobilize our people to oppose him and his dangerous regime.
To the people of the world who wonder if there are Americans who grasp how mad he is: There are. We can see it. We are working to mobilize our people to oppose him and his dangerous regime.
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California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending
State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.
energyandpolicy.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
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... in other words: are US-based platforms still a good option to communicate in the future?
September 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
... in other words: are US-based platforms still a good option to communicate in the future?
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Prominent figures in the US and UK deliberately talk down our country, and in particular, our capital city. Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for citizenship in the UK.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values.
Record numbers of Americans seeking UK citizenship because of London’s values, says mayor
Ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, Sadiq Khan hit back at US critics of the capital’s crime rates and diverse population
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Prominent figures in the US and UK deliberately talk down our country, and in particular, our capital city. Yet the latest evidence is clear: a record number of US citizens are now applying for citizenship in the UK.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values.
For many Americans I speak with, it’s because of our values.
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Governor of Utah say the QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
Governor of Utah say the QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
YouTube video by Adam Parkhomenko
youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Governor of Utah say the QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
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Silk dress, British, 1830
This is pretty awesome, and there's something about the cut and pattern that makes me think of Vivienne Westwood. Has a very contemporary look despite being nearly 200 years old.
#fashionhistory #ootd #dresshistory #TheMet
This is pretty awesome, and there's something about the cut and pattern that makes me think of Vivienne Westwood. Has a very contemporary look despite being nearly 200 years old.
#fashionhistory #ootd #dresshistory #TheMet
September 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Silk dress, British, 1830
This is pretty awesome, and there's something about the cut and pattern that makes me think of Vivienne Westwood. Has a very contemporary look despite being nearly 200 years old.
#fashionhistory #ootd #dresshistory #TheMet
This is pretty awesome, and there's something about the cut and pattern that makes me think of Vivienne Westwood. Has a very contemporary look despite being nearly 200 years old.
#fashionhistory #ootd #dresshistory #TheMet
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Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
September 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
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Today is the day, Fairfax. Bring your proper form of identification and be sure to get to the polls by 7pm to vote for James Walkinshaw for VA-11.
You can find your voting precinct information here: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/in...
James, we’re all behind you. Let’s do this!
You can find your voting precinct information here: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/in...
James, we’re all behind you. Let’s do this!
In Person Voting on Election Day | Elections
Fairfax County, Virginia - Voting in person on Election Day
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
September 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today is the day, Fairfax. Bring your proper form of identification and be sure to get to the polls by 7pm to vote for James Walkinshaw for VA-11.
You can find your voting precinct information here: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/in...
James, we’re all behind you. Let’s do this!
You can find your voting precinct information here: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/in...
James, we’re all behind you. Let’s do this!
Slightly diminish a book
Moderate Expectations
Moderate Expectations
September 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Slightly diminish a book
Moderate Expectations
Moderate Expectations
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Hitler, Goebbels and Himmler committed suicide after they figured out their 1000-year Reich wasn’t going to last. Goring killed himself just before he was to be hanged after being convicted of crimes against humanity and other crimes at Nuremberg.
Fascist regimes falsely think they’ll rule forever.
Fascist regimes falsely think they’ll rule forever.
September 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hitler, Goebbels and Himmler committed suicide after they figured out their 1000-year Reich wasn’t going to last. Goring killed himself just before he was to be hanged after being convicted of crimes against humanity and other crimes at Nuremberg.
Fascist regimes falsely think they’ll rule forever.
Fascist regimes falsely think they’ll rule forever.
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Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
It’s Library Card Signup Month
Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
buff.ly
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Signing up for a library card is free and gives you access to traditional books and online resources, including e-books, audio, and streaming video.
glorious!
Pair of gloves 1600–1625
British-made, from the Met Museum
British-made, from the Met Museum
August 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
glorious!
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RESULT: Democrats have defended a state Senate seat in Rhode Island by a margin of 82% to 16%. So that's a victory by 66 percentage points.
Harris had carried this district by 11 percentage points in November. This is the 2nd biggest overperformance for Democrats so far this year.
Harris had carried this district by 11 percentage points in November. This is the 2nd biggest overperformance for Democrats so far this year.
August 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
RESULT: Democrats have defended a state Senate seat in Rhode Island by a margin of 82% to 16%. So that's a victory by 66 percentage points.
Harris had carried this district by 11 percentage points in November. This is the 2nd biggest overperformance for Democrats so far this year.
Harris had carried this district by 11 percentage points in November. This is the 2nd biggest overperformance for Democrats so far this year.
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Re-gerrymandering a state to rig an election & then threatening to arrest and expel the members protesting that election rigging is pure authoritarianism
Texas Dems who fled state are fighting for very survival of American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Texas Dems who fled state are fighting for very survival of American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Fleeing Texas was the only way Democrats could block Trump’s plan to rig the midterms
“The Republican members have outsourced our democracy to Mar-a-Lago”
www.motherjones.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Re-gerrymandering a state to rig an election & then threatening to arrest and expel the members protesting that election rigging is pure authoritarianism
Texas Dems who fled state are fighting for very survival of American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Texas Dems who fled state are fighting for very survival of American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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During the Cold War, there was a cottage industry in the US dedicated to trying to figure out what the real numbers were behind the Iron Curtain because everything the governments put out was fake and I hope some of that infrastructure still exists because we now need it for our own government.
Dear God, look at the jobs report revisions for May and June! This is not at all the rosy picture it looked like to economists over the past few months.
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
During the Cold War, there was a cottage industry in the US dedicated to trying to figure out what the real numbers were behind the Iron Curtain because everything the governments put out was fake and I hope some of that infrastructure still exists because we now need it for our own government.