Vague Pariah
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Environmental artist that would rather be tending the nursery
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Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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That is literally the lesson of the Holocaust
I'm struck by this clip of former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz saying Holocaust education has backfired in part because people Palestinians as victims: "They think the lesson of the Holocaust is…you fight the big powerful people hurting the weak people."
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November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
That is literally the lesson of the Holocaust
I'm no Harris fan but I'm pretty sure she would mop the floor with both Biden and Trump
Trump: "You should've suffered a little while through Kamala. The good news is she had no clue. I want to give an IQ test to Kamala and Biden. Who do you think wins?"
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I'm no Harris fan but I'm pretty sure she would mop the floor with both Biden and Trump
Taking away world cup football from Latino fans in blue cities is bound to work out great in the midterms
Trump on potentially moving World Cup games from blue cities: "Well, you know, the governors are gonna have to behave, the mayors are gonna have to behalf. In the case of California, you have a problem."
November 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Taking away world cup football from Latino fans in blue cities is bound to work out great in the midterms
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Zoning started with the goals of encouraging segregation and car dependence a century ago. It is a moral imperative to abolish it.
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Zoning started with the goals of encouraging segregation and car dependence a century ago. It is a moral imperative to abolish it.
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Urbanism—the notion that cities are good, that we should build housing in the dense walkable neighborhoods where people want to live, and that urban governance should prioritize city residents’ quality of life over suburban drivers’ convenience—remains a radical political program in America.
One thing that’s so frustrating living in a city center is the pervasive belief among suburbanites that your neighborhood is nothing more than a consumer experience for them and that the city should bend over backwards to ensure they can speed as fast as possible on their way to buy treats in it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Urbanism—the notion that cities are good, that we should build housing in the dense walkable neighborhoods where people want to live, and that urban governance should prioritize city residents’ quality of life over suburban drivers’ convenience—remains a radical political program in America.
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Oh great. Air travel is already so unreliable that I would rather take a long haul HSR that doesn't exist in the US. It's gonna be lit now 🤦♂️
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Oh great. Air travel is already so unreliable that I would rather take a long haul HSR that doesn't exist in the US. It's gonna be lit now 🤦♂️
It's a rainy day here in LA, so you know what that means.....
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It's a rainy day here in LA, so you know what that means.....
I think I'm starting to understand why techbros believe there is a masculinity crisis
True comedy is watching Dave Portnay trying to use a hammer
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I think I'm starting to understand why techbros believe there is a masculinity crisis
My most woke opinion is that property tax rates should increase the further from the town center you are and agriculture tax rates should be incredibly difficult to qualify for
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My most woke opinion is that property tax rates should increase the further from the town center you are and agriculture tax rates should be incredibly difficult to qualify for
This is just a public request for bribes
Eric Trump: "You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11pm while having a glass of wine with your wife for virtually zero fees."
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This is just a public request for bribes
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In fact, much of the SoCal coastal plain could see 2-4+ inches between Thu & Mon. That is pretty impressive for a Nov storm in this part of the state! In fact, at least localized flash flooding (esp. near recent wildfire zones & in other susceptible spots) is certainly possible.
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
In fact, much of the SoCal coastal plain could see 2-4+ inches between Thu & Mon. That is pretty impressive for a Nov storm in this part of the state! In fact, at least localized flash flooding (esp. near recent wildfire zones & in other susceptible spots) is certainly possible.
I see all the graphic designers were sacked a long time ago
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I see all the graphic designers were sacked a long time ago
Any LA YIMBYs going to the District 1 candidate forum tomorrow in Lincoln Heights?
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Any LA YIMBYs going to the District 1 candidate forum tomorrow in Lincoln Heights?
The better world of my youth? My youth involved leaded gasoline, a violence epidemic, the constant threat of nuclear annihilation, and fucking AIDS. People can just fuck off with the nostalgia horseshit.
Yeah, there are segments of the far left and far right alike that are built on a sour paranoia that the better world of your youth was robbed from you. The main difference is whether the paranoia pools around disfavored ethnic cultural groups or nebulous monied interests.
Nostalgia is a fundamentally fascist impulse. The left should never traffick in these tropes because when the we cannot bring the 50s back through science or magic, the far right will be offering a much more twisted version of the same vision.
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The better world of my youth? My youth involved leaded gasoline, a violence epidemic, the constant threat of nuclear annihilation, and fucking AIDS. People can just fuck off with the nostalgia horseshit.
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(1 of 3) I used to negotiate for a living, and I'm trying to determine how many basic rules of negotiation these eight schmucks who somehow stumbled into becoming United States Senators violated. The list seems endless. For instance, if your negotiating partner is fucking crazy sociopathic ghoul...
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
(1 of 3) I used to negotiate for a living, and I'm trying to determine how many basic rules of negotiation these eight schmucks who somehow stumbled into becoming United States Senators violated. The list seems endless. For instance, if your negotiating partner is fucking crazy sociopathic ghoul...
Fuck them collaborators
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fuck them collaborators
Rare good news these days
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Rare good news these days
Gavin Newsom going to Texas for a Prop 50 victory lap is 👨🍳 💋
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Gavin Newsom going to Texas for a Prop 50 victory lap is 👨🍳 💋
You're goddamn right we are.
Trump: "They're gonna make DC a state and they're gonna make Puerto Rico a state. So now they pick up two states, four senators. They're gonna pick up electoral votes. It's gonna be a very, very bad situation. Now, if we do what I'm saying, they'll most likely never obtain power."
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
You're goddamn right we are.
LA county putting up Assad numbers for Prop 50 with about 25% of the Yes votes in the whole state.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
LA county putting up Assad numbers for Prop 50 with about 25% of the Yes votes in the whole state.
I can fix her
*upzones Staten Island so every parcel can build 10 stories by right*
*upzones Staten Island so every parcel can build 10 stories by right*
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I can fix her
*upzones Staten Island so every parcel can build 10 stories by right*
*upzones Staten Island so every parcel can build 10 stories by right*
Peaceful protesters rejoice!
"We riot harder for the Dodgers" remains undefeated.
"We riot harder for the Dodgers" remains undefeated.
November 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Peaceful protesters rejoice!
"We riot harder for the Dodgers" remains undefeated.
"We riot harder for the Dodgers" remains undefeated.