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My buddy is a vintage dealer and found this. When they tell you who they are, believe them.

Wine dark lover, would you let me drink from you Show me off. Don't keep me hidden out of view So many feelings can't compare to love from you So just let me stay with you

we protested you for free Alex and we'll do it again

Yo, this is bad. Remember checks and balances? The only reason to want to move parts of the Judicial branch into the executive is to weaken the Judicial branch and bring them under Executive control. Which is what’s been happening for decades with the legislative. 1/2

Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee is pitching a sweeping reform of food stamps that would require states to take on a larger cost of the program. But if the country sinks into recession, among the Americans who would take the biggest hit are Lee’s constituents.

CPS custodian finalist in national honor recognizing the often unsung work of school maintenance. Great profile of a person who helps make her school a strong community by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/03/c...

I don’t have a lot of patience for people who are like “what did you expect? They’re evil/Nazis/eugenicists.” We SHOULD be upset. We should mourn each step backwards. We can be intellectually prepared for something and still feel deeply when it happens. Trust me, I know they’re eugenicists.

Absolutely not. Every time someone tries this, I point out how it biases against Black speech. Every. Time. 🤷🏿‍♂️ Also from the launch of the Perspective API and its "toxicity" score. Police don't kill too many Black kids." Score: Not toxic.🤦🏿‍♂️ "Police kill too many Black kids. Score: 80.28% toxic.😮

okay this is an emergency assistance thread for anyone who got this National Endowment for the Arts email today some of you can still get your money and I’m going to tell you how article to come later this weekend but here is the Cliffs Notes version:

It's World Press Freedom Day. Us: indie reporters unafraid to call a Nazi a Nazi. You: a person with a few bucks a month to spare on supporting our mission. With our powers combined 💥, we can keep exposing the bad guys:

Not cool. And actually psychologically damaging and racist With no inquiry into who makes the product/ their judgements of what is and is not an emotion It’s an extension of research we looked at with Coral Project and eliminates the actual useful human component

It's happening across government in public health, the environment and of course in public media. There will be scores of court cases over these attempts by the President to take back money Congress already spent.

I also miss having a functioning Federal Trade Commission.

CBS News quietly updated their story. I still don’t understand how WaPo could’ve reported it first if I was the one who “uncovered” it, but I guess it’s an improvement.

Apple getting slapped for this is VERY GOOD for creatives along multiple vectors!!!

I visited the public defender office in Jackson in February. Horrifying as this case is, it isn't unusual. PDs say prosecutors routinely withhold discovery, dragging out meritless cases for months or years. When judges finally force their hand, they drop the charges, sometimes the day of trial.

And yes if you check it’s a lot of teh usual biases that folks swear they are taking care of but don’t But they have the “right” backers so any of the lessons we learned over the past 20 years remain unlearned There’s a Brand Manager but nobody who works on bias or accountability

Imagine getting this kind of reaction from people who have already worked at *Palantir*

The point of AI was the dehumanization of workers This is gonna get even worse if cultural tends move more towards authenticity

Mothman cocktail for our Free Comic Book Day Pre-party at DMen Tap! 9pm tonight

Only time I ever used premade hardware. The finger guard and pommel.

This incredible ttrpg bundle of 467 games for 5$ is about to end today. This supports groups protecting trans folks right here in Ohio. Send them 5$ if you can! itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour has officially kicked off. Some fans are going all out to capture the tour's Western fashion aesthetic.

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Lots of recent calls for mass protest in the US haven't explained how the resulting crowds can help produce better outcomes. This piece by @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social talks about why that's a problem and offers a theory of change that has important implications for movement strategy.

Not just cause he’s my best friend but legitimately Ryan’s music theory videos are so so fascinating especially about video games. I learn something cool every time.

The President just effectively signed a statement that he is committing a crime, violating a criminal statute enacted with overwhelming bipartisan majorities (it passed 96-2 in the Senate). Here is the law and his post. 1/3

The Kochs' role against MAGA is fascinating. They are at their core, libertarians who legitimately believe in shrinking government. But they missed WHY people glommed onto the Tea Party. The Tea Party didn't catch fire because of libertarian ideals. Conservatives joined it because of nationalism.

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love to make america great again by essentially expelling the people that enrich our children’s lives

Hello friendos Your librarian here with a tip Ditch Duolingo and their AI and use your library card to access Mango or Rosetta at your library. You can also check out language CDs and DVDs, as well as books, phrase books, dictionaries and e-resources.

Stephen Miller Dead Behind Eyes At 39

oh wild

Goddammit, stop drinking the fabric of space and time, you’re gonna throw up.

AI sickos rage posting about how they are sick of the tyranny of artists and how AI is going to level the playing field, meanwhile every single f-ing artist I know is owed money by some publisher, publication or company, and is having to once again email them to beg to be compensated

“I asked ChatGPT” well I asked the three Fates and the one with the scissors got very agitated when I told her you were using your one precious life thread talking to that cursed thing

unironically and sincerely think about getting that The Sea Hates a Coward image as a tattoo on a weekly basis

It's May Day, and thus launches a month-long ebook sale of THE KEEPER'S SIX (with its crucial unionizing subplot): Only $2.99 across multiple platforms! Plus a fantastic cover by Emmanuel Shiu. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

Hell yeah hell yeah. Do what you can, y'know? www.theverge.com/news/656074/...

Some of you seem disconnected from what happens in cities across cities during the summer. Teens with no jobs or programming are sitting ducks in the mini fortresses that most of our cities are where they are harassed by cops REGULARLY for being outside.

Last day for this -- I have had one person take me up on it, please don't hesitate if you'd like a ton of great TTRPG books and resources!!

If you know a high school student in IL-9 district (N. Chicago & nw suburbs; map on the application) let them know they can apply for funds to do a mutual aid/public service project they design this summer! This includes folks who are graduating! Great way to use campaign funds in the community!