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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 7 hours ago • 1567 comments

Each episode of the new Max series covers one hour in a single day in a busy emergency department. The show manages to feel sympathetic to the hospital staff and to the patients in their care.

submitted 8 hours ago • 60 comments

Since I’ve been getting this a lot - if you feel like supporting me by buying a jersey or something, I would rather you make a donation to Trans Lifeline or The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org

submitted 1 day ago • 261 comments

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

submitted 22 hours ago • 564 comments

Last night, I stumbled onto this reference website that I'd never heard of before, and am blown away by its quality. Highly, highly recommended. www.dimensions.com

submitted 1 day ago • 47 comments

The Pitt reached a new creative high with this week's emotional episode, the midpoint of s1. I talked with Noah Wyle, creator R. Scott Gemill, and producer John Wells about what's made the Max hospital drama so great:

submitted 1 day ago • 13 comments

We have a series of signings lined up with creators who are known for their work at DC starting with @jason-aaron.bsky.social l on March 8th & DC Comics is providing FREE DC logo pins to attendees while they last! A free Absolute Superman print will also be available at Jason's signing!

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

True story: a few years ago, I was being interviewed by a reporter for the New York Times. I mentioned the history of eviction statutes and how they tied into Jim Crow. The reporter asked "what's Jim Crow?" When I explained, the reporter didn't believe me and said the US wouldn't do that.

submitted 4 days ago • 818 comments

First responder communications show the power company in Altadena was slow to respond to Eaton firefighters — and that live power lines sparked new fires days after flames first broke out.

submitted 5 days ago • 16 comments

“Because the career incentives of elite opinion journalism are such that there will always be upwards mobility for someone like me who criticizes Democrats more than Trump”

submitted 5 days ago • 130 comments

I mean, he's saying he's a tyrant out loud. It is unacceptable that he's saying this, and the currently docile polity of America better come to understand that this man must be immediately contained.

submitted 5 days ago • 13 comments

Turns out oligarch fascists don't appreciate good theater. deadline.com/2025/02/kenn...

submitted 8 days ago • 10 comments

submitted 9 days ago • 788 comments

the FT is the only one really reporting in any meaningful way that these guys are all nazis

submitted 9 days ago • 32 comments

Just run a shadow cabinet. It'll give you something constructive to do between all the fundraising emails. Joking aside, you can maximize the press's "both sides" reporting habit this way.

submitted 9 days ago • 11 comments

The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, United States DOGE Service, as an entity insulated from public records requests or most judicial intervention until at least 2034 (Important reporting here by NYT Minho Kim) www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...

submitted 10 days ago • 173 comments

It appears our entire national security apparatus is now owned by Vladimir Putin As Trump waxes poetic about Russia The Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard-who spouts Russian talking points And Pete Hegseth sells out Ukraine This begs the question What will be the long term ramifications for NATO

submitted 10 days ago • 145 comments

Stop embarrassing me, people. WTF?

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson

submitted 10 days ago • 310 comments

People who haven't actually been accountable for moderating a community of millions of users, or dealt with reporting to NCMEC (rip) for csam, or had to consider the mental & psychological health of a content moderation team dealing with abuse reports should probably defer to those who have.

submitted 11 days ago • 5 comments

If Elon wants people to believe that he's a back-end developer, he should probably learn some of the basics of developing the back-end. ... Just a thought.

submitted 11 days ago • 2 comments

Fun fact about EXU: Divergence! You do not need to have seen the end of C3, Downfall, or Calamity 😉 Trust me, those who have will EAT WELL, but you don’t need to be caught up to follow along. It’s simultaneously a standalone story and the conclusion of a trilogy ❤️🌱

submitted 12 days ago • 28 comments

Section 504 prohibits discrimination against disabled people & guarantees equal access to anything (services, programs, buildings, etc.) that receives federal funding. It paved the way for the ADA. The sit-in that got it passed is an extraordinary moment in US history. I am incandescent with rage.

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments