An essential precondition for authoritarianism is the neutering of sources of real news.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
An essential precondition for authoritarianism is the neutering of sources of real news.
An essential read.
NEW: Kim Davis is done. The Supreme Court is not reconsidering Obergefell. What happens now?
There is a reason people were afraid that the Supreme Court would take up case. The reason is the Supreme Court itself. Here's why I'm taking this whole experience seriously.
Today, at Law Dork:
There is a reason people were afraid that the Supreme Court would take up case. The reason is the Supreme Court itself. Here's why I'm taking this whole experience seriously.
Today, at Law Dork:
Kim Davis is done. The Supreme Court is not reconsidering Obergefell. What happens now?
There is a reason people were afraid that the Supreme Court would take up case. The reason is the Supreme Court itself. Here's why I'm taking this whole experience seriously.
www.lawdork.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
An essential read.
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
It's sort of interesting to me that for a lot of British journalists, "success" largely means reducing people's access to essential services
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's sort of interesting to me that for a lot of British journalists, "success" largely means reducing people's access to essential services
I go catatonic when someone brings up essential oils
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I go catatonic when someone brings up essential oils
Good documentation is essential for any important project :^)
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Good documentation is essential for any important project :^)
Was the CPSC guy deemed an essential employee who wasn't furloughed or were these shitposts scheduled like 6 weeks in advance?
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Was the CPSC guy deemed an essential employee who wasn't furloughed or were these shitposts scheduled like 6 weeks in advance?
Every veteran who calls North Carolina home is an essential part of the fabric of our state.
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Every veteran who calls North Carolina home is an essential part of the fabric of our state.
Seems like a valid question. Why is ICE considered essential while ATCs are not?
Why are ICE agents being paid during the shutdown, but not air traffic controllers? 🤨
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Seems like a valid question. Why is ICE considered essential while ATCs are not?
An absolutely essential read
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
An absolutely essential read
As I prepare to leave for the office this Monday morning, I realize I may have forgotten something. What are the essential things I should check for? #mcm #monochromeMonday #noshame
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
As I prepare to leave for the office this Monday morning, I realize I may have forgotten something. What are the essential things I should check for? #mcm #monochromeMonday #noshame
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
And as much as we didn’t like it, banks actually were essential to the economy and to the wellbeing of almost everyone.
There is no way the AI industry even remotely compares. It’s not essential, it’s not contributing to anyone’s wellbeing, it‘s brand new junk. It’s like saying Labubu is essential.
There is no way the AI industry even remotely compares. It’s not essential, it’s not contributing to anyone’s wellbeing, it‘s brand new junk. It’s like saying Labubu is essential.
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
And as much as we didn’t like it, banks actually were essential to the economy and to the wellbeing of almost everyone.
There is no way the AI industry even remotely compares. It’s not essential, it’s not contributing to anyone’s wellbeing, it‘s brand new junk. It’s like saying Labubu is essential.
There is no way the AI industry even remotely compares. It’s not essential, it’s not contributing to anyone’s wellbeing, it‘s brand new junk. It’s like saying Labubu is essential.
How is it that air traffic controllers don’t come under the same essential services funding as ICE goons? I mean, I know there’s a technical reason, but come on.
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
How is it that air traffic controllers don’t come under the same essential services funding as ICE goons? I mean, I know there’s a technical reason, but come on.
I am reading this book now. It is an essential but difficult read. I had to take two breaks so far and read other books because this one is so heartbreaking.
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I am reading this book now. It is an essential but difficult read. I had to take two breaks so far and read other books because this one is so heartbreaking.
I loved this piece from @abovethelaw.com on Kardashian failing the bar because it makes the two essential points:
A: it’s fucking hubris for her to try this without going to law school.
B: She doesn’t NEED to pass the stupid thing to do her good works
A: it’s fucking hubris for her to try this without going to law school.
B: She doesn’t NEED to pass the stupid thing to do her good works
Kim Kardashian Failed Bar After Psychics PROMISED She'd Pass - Above the Law
Too bad she can't sue them herself.
abovethelaw.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I loved this piece from @abovethelaw.com on Kardashian failing the bar because it makes the two essential points:
A: it’s fucking hubris for her to try this without going to law school.
B: She doesn’t NEED to pass the stupid thing to do her good works
A: it’s fucking hubris for her to try this without going to law school.
B: She doesn’t NEED to pass the stupid thing to do her good works
“The steadfast organizing in Chicago remains a beacon of hope and essential guide for activists across the country,” said one organizer.
Chicagoans Refuse to Be Cowed in the Face of Unrelenting State Violence
Chicago is giving the US “a stellar example of how to fight back against these xenophobic pogroms,” said one organizer.
buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“The steadfast organizing in Chicago remains a beacon of hope and essential guide for activists across the country,” said one organizer.
Justice KBJ is a brilliant strategist. She is working the rules to compel timely review of the stay in the SNAP case by both the Circuit Court and by the Supreme Court. This is why knowing which SCOTUS justice has supervision of the Circuit you file in is essential.
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Justice KBJ is a brilliant strategist. She is working the rules to compel timely review of the stay in the SNAP case by both the Circuit Court and by the Supreme Court. This is why knowing which SCOTUS justice has supervision of the Circuit you file in is essential.
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
End political appointments to the BBC.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
But that is not enough. No.10 should never have been in a position to install Gibb in the first place. It shouldn't control the board membership, the DG appointment, or the purse strings. What's required is genuine independence for the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
End political appointments to the BBC.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
Billy is an essential team member of this whistle kit packing operation
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Billy is an essential team member of this whistle kit packing operation
In the cases of queer and trans kids and teens, social media is actually frequently cited as a lifeline to being able to survive in oppressive transphobic and queerphobic communities and cultures. It’s an essential tool of connection, socialization, education, and yes, safety
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In the cases of queer and trans kids and teens, social media is actually frequently cited as a lifeline to being able to survive in oppressive transphobic and queerphobic communities and cultures. It’s an essential tool of connection, socialization, education, and yes, safety
It's absolutely essential that we preserve the filibuster for important things like preventing senators from having to take hard votes in the future.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It's absolutely essential that we preserve the filibuster for important things like preventing senators from having to take hard votes in the future.
Sarah Kendzior is essential -- wtf Bluesky
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Sarah Kendzior is essential -- wtf Bluesky
es·sen·tial [uh-sen-shuhl]; adjective: fundamentally important or necessary; indispensable
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
es·sen·tial [uh-sen-shuhl]; adjective: fundamentally important or necessary; indispensable
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Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...