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He’s gonna announce the war decision on prime time like LeBron James. Sponsored by Carl’s Jr. and Screamin’ Freedom Energy Drink Now With Nothin’ But Taurine. Musical guest the video for Down With The Sickness playing on a laptop.

submitted 5 hours ago • 7 comments

Ananda Lewis galvanized and engaged with young people honestly about the news like no other media personality has been able to do since. I wrote about how the rise of influencers and misinformation has contributed to disinvestment in journalism among this group. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

submitted 11 hours ago • 3 comments

You know his response to this is going to be stupid and infuriating, but let me assure you: you will still be surprised!

submitted 1 day ago • 5 comments

It’s like that one time every seven years when Bill Maher makes a good point: I guess I’m glad it’s happening but please don’t make me look at it.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Imagine murking Ted Cruz and still being that unlikable.

submitted 1 day ago • 3 comments

Not the point but let’s both go one neck size up and just see how we feel

submitted 1 day ago • 4 comments

This is so much sadder than I imagined.

submitted 4 days ago • 10 comments

Tuned in for one sec and I gotta say this: the marching is lackadaisical and out of sync. Whoever choreographs the Rockettes is blackout angry right now.

submitted 5 days ago • 4 comments

Studio City today. People on Ventura from Colfax all the way to Whitsett. Joyful joyful. Feels like a turning point.

submitted 5 days ago • 2 comments

NoiseWeek is a new feature I’m workshopping for Esquire. A roundup of some news from the week, and a playlist to keep you from spiraling about it. This week: thoughts on Los Angeles, Brian Wilson, Ananda Lewis, and why you should get yourself out to a march tomorrow. www.esquire.com/news-politic...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Dude wants to take it back to a time in "the city where he was born," when there were no "strangers." This is commonly known as "childhood."

submitted 8 days ago • 6 comments

we do not need your help www.esquire.com/news-politic...

submitted 8 days ago • 5 comments

Hamilton Nolan is always on point, but today he is especially on point. www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/youre-a-bu...

submitted 9 days ago • 17 comments

The situation in DTLA to which 700 Marines have been deployed is a couple dozen interfaith clergypersons leading a small crowd in prayer.

submitted 10 days ago • 108 comments

Thank you!

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Workshoppin’ a new regular feature for Esquire: a roundup of the week’s news, with an accompanying playlist to keep you from thinking too hard about the week’s news. Here’s the pilot episode, if you dig it, please share it! www.esquire.com/news-politic...

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

This is like drake and kendrick lamar but they’re both bubba sparxxx

submitted 14 days ago • 7 comments

Psst, the companies: because it’s not ready.

submitted 15 days ago • 5 comments

Love it when the text says “thanks” and the Apple intelligence text summarization feature that I did not ask for says “gratitude was expressed.” Saves time and effort!

submitted 16 days ago • 3 comments

I thought “it can’t be that bad.” It is!

submitted 19 days ago • 9 comments

We can have a little bullying, as a treat. www.esquire.com/news-politic...

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

WTF Doonesbury/A Bug’s Life crossover is this photo www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

submitted 20 days ago • 6 comments

So like…these people would be getting an advanced degree in gay?

submitted 22 days ago • 11 comments

LEGIT thrilling way to start the day. Wordle 1,438 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

submitted 23 days ago • 10 comments

Hey, FDA commissioner Marty Makary, I’m a type-1 diabetic and if I could julienne my way out of that, I already would have. Theeenks and good luck with your FDA commissioning.

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

YES PLEASE

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Just got served a YouTube ad for a super-high-end resort and the narration said "no two days are like the ones before." This should not bum me out as much as it does.

submitted 30 days ago • 3 comments

I just saw someone in a ball cap that said MY VIBE RIGHT NOW IS JUST LIVING LIFE, and it is the dumbest way I’ve ever had my day ruined.

submitted 32 days ago • 4 comments

This Eurovision result is bananapants.

submitted 33 days ago • 4 comments

I liked that only Italy gave English subtitles for their lyrics and I loved their lyrics: in yesterday, I played the rogue, I reject the mirror, caramel was given to me.

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

So far Latvia Italy UK for me. #eurovision

submitted 33 days ago • 4 comments