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Decades ago, Chinese artists chose to animate traditional paper crafts, painting styles, theater and more. They tried to make animation that was unique to China — and different from Disney. Tons of thought and creativity went into it, as we explore: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/chinese-an...

Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at [email protected].

As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.

Trump’s FBI plans to go after antiracist Black leaders and organizations. 1/ www.vanityfair.com/news/story/f...

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

404 continues to absolutely kill it.

My wife @katzish.bsky.social did the same. Everyone pay this amazing team @wired.com. Kudos also to @katie-drummond.bsky.social

A federal judge has restricted the Elon Musk-led government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system. The order, issued early Saturday, halts access temporarily and demands the destruction of any downloaded information, saying there is risk of “irreparable harm.”

For White men: Boys will be boys. Don’t ruin his life. For Black boys: Zero tolerance for misbehavior. Try him as an adult. To be racist is to treat White adults like kids and Black kids like adults. To be antiracist is to treat all adults like adults and all kids like kids.

Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.

From my friend who’s a teacher:

Wired’s coverage these last two weeks has been exceptional. Truly the best kind of reporting. A worthy place for your subscription dollars.

Tesla's sales are sliding across Europe, plunging 59% in Germany in January.

Donald Trump should watch this video on Tariffs

Just transferred my Twitter to Bluesky w/Porto extension in Chrome -- Super easy; Just took a few steps & a little patience for my tweets to transfer👍 lifehacker.com/tech/use-por...

Despite news that “resistance” is softer this time, I keep hearing from ppl who share my current approach: instead of channeling energy into protest, putting it into work, boycotts, volunteerism and community-building. We’ll be in the streets when needed, but let’s get good work done meanwhile.

These friends have been displaced by the CA fires and their son’s school burned down. They are in a very tough spot. Whether you donate or share, every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/2434fe77

Fuck Target, for real.