Panem et Circenses
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“I’m sick of it but that doesn’t mean I get to stop living it” Hank Green
“I’m sick of it but that doesn’t mean I get to stop living it” Hank Green
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this is very useful to me as someone who kept seeing “sale” and then also “taxpayer money” in passing all day and was very confused. i think the newspaper should tell the truth
Unlike WaPo and NYT, Rolling Stone has an accurate headline
September 16, 2026 at 5:58 AM
this is very useful to me as someone who kept seeing “sale” and then also “taxpayer money” in passing all day and was very confused. i think the newspaper should tell the truth
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Fellow Texans: verify that your voter registration hasn't been suspended without your knowledge. I just double-checked mine following a link in the article; it took all of 1 minute. Make sure your voice can be heard in November.
More than 1.2 million Texans are on the state’s Voter Suspense list ahead of the fall’s contentious midterm elections.
Texans still have time to check if they’re registered to vote before the October 5 deadline. Here’s how.
Texans still have time to check if they’re registered to vote before the October 5 deadline. Here’s how.
More than 1.2 million Texans' voter registrations are suspended
Some voters dropped from Texas voting rolls may not be aware until they show up to cast a ballot. More than 1.2 million Texans are on the state's Voter
www.sacurrent.com
August 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Fellow Texans: verify that your voter registration hasn't been suspended without your knowledge. I just double-checked mine following a link in the article; it took all of 1 minute. Make sure your voice can be heard in November.
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NEW: Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.
In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children.
In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children.
Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.
In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children.
www.propublica.org
August 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.
In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children.
In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children.
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"the farming conglomerate missed a regulator-imposed deadline to take action. At some point Taylor Farms directly spoke to the White House, and later the FDA and [CDC] were asked to defend their evidence. The back-and-forth ultimately kept the public in the dark an additional 60 hours"
As Parasite Spawned Chaos, Taylor Farms Slow-Walked Its Response
The US Food and Drug Administration had apologized, Taylor Farms said in a post on X. An agency lab test linking its produce to the country’s worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in decades was a false posit...
www.bloomberg.com
July 22, 2026 at 11:27 AM
"the farming conglomerate missed a regulator-imposed deadline to take action. At some point Taylor Farms directly spoke to the White House, and later the FDA and [CDC] were asked to defend their evidence. The back-and-forth ultimately kept the public in the dark an additional 60 hours"
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I hate having to scan the comments of every video to see if it’s AI.
July 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I hate having to scan the comments of every video to see if it’s AI.
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Trump on the Reflecting Pool: "It's very strong. You couldn't, if you had a knife — I don't want to give anybody ideas — if you had a knife, you can't even cut it. So strong, so powerful."
June 21, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Trump on the Reflecting Pool: "It's very strong. You couldn't, if you had a knife — I don't want to give anybody ideas — if you had a knife, you can't even cut it. So strong, so powerful."
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microsoft's possibly had a massive data breach, two of my accounts I keep entirely separate just had login attempts, presumably with correct passwords as both generated one-time codes/authenticator notifications
one of the emails isn't used anywhere else, all my passwords are strong and randomised
one of the emails isn't used anywhere else, all my passwords are strong and randomised
May 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
microsoft's possibly had a massive data breach, two of my accounts I keep entirely separate just had login attempts, presumably with correct passwords as both generated one-time codes/authenticator notifications
one of the emails isn't used anywhere else, all my passwords are strong and randomised
one of the emails isn't used anywhere else, all my passwords are strong and randomised
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⛽ Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on May 2, per AAA ⛽
• Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)
• Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)
May 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM
⛽ Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on May 2, per AAA ⛽
• Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)
• Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)
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Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on April 29, per AAA:
• Regular: $4.23 (⬆️ $1.25 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.09 (⬆️ $1.23 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.47 (⬆️ $1.71 since war began)
• Regular: $4.23 (⬆️ $1.25 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.09 (⬆️ $1.23 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.47 (⬆️ $1.71 since war began)
April 29, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on April 29, per AAA:
• Regular: $4.23 (⬆️ $1.25 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.09 (⬆️ $1.23 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.47 (⬆️ $1.71 since war began)
• Regular: $4.23 (⬆️ $1.25 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28)
• Premium: $5.09 (⬆️ $1.23 since war began)
• Diesel: $5.47 (⬆️ $1.71 since war began)
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Farmers are ringing the alarm bells: 70% can't afford enough fertilizer. "[N]itrogen fertilizer prices have risen more than 30%, while combined fuel and fertilizer costs have increased roughly 20% to 40%. Urea prices have increased by 47% since the end of February."
www.fb.org/news-release...
www.fb.org/news-release...
Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer
www.fb.org
April 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Farmers are ringing the alarm bells: 70% can't afford enough fertilizer. "[N]itrogen fertilizer prices have risen more than 30%, while combined fuel and fertilizer costs have increased roughly 20% to 40%. Urea prices have increased by 47% since the end of February."
www.fb.org/news-release...
www.fb.org/news-release...
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Trump’s VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes, from @npr.org ⬇️
www.npr.org/2026/04/02/n...
www.npr.org/2026/04/02/n...
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months away and could still leave vets worse off than most other homeowners.
www.npr.org
April 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Trump’s VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes, from @npr.org ⬇️
www.npr.org/2026/04/02/n...
www.npr.org/2026/04/02/n...
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Economists worldwide have increased their inflation forecasts for the United States in the wake of the Iran War’s impact on energy markets.
The OECD estimates inflation could reach 4.2% this year.
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
The OECD estimates inflation could reach 4.2% this year.
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
April 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Economists worldwide have increased their inflation forecasts for the United States in the wake of the Iran War’s impact on energy markets.
The OECD estimates inflation could reach 4.2% this year.
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
The OECD estimates inflation could reach 4.2% this year.
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
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At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply | CNN
Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety were secretly added to foods and supplements without notifying the public or the FDA, a new investigation found.
www.cnn.com
March 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/h...
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This is completely asinine.
Mercury damages babies’ brain development and harms pregnant women and children.
Sacrificing children’s health to prop up aging coal plants is reckless, indefensible, and a betrayal of basic moral responsibility. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Mercury damages babies’ brain development and harms pregnant women and children.
Sacrificing children’s health to prop up aging coal plants is reckless, indefensible, and a betrayal of basic moral responsibility. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxins from coal plants
Public health groups warn it will harm America's most vulnerable.
www.reuters.com
February 24, 2026 at 3:57 AM
This is completely asinine.
Mercury damages babies’ brain development and harms pregnant women and children.
Sacrificing children’s health to prop up aging coal plants is reckless, indefensible, and a betrayal of basic moral responsibility. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Mercury damages babies’ brain development and harms pregnant women and children.
Sacrificing children’s health to prop up aging coal plants is reckless, indefensible, and a betrayal of basic moral responsibility. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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Shamp’s Senate Bill 1070 would direct the #Arizona Dept of Health Services to conduct or support research to “advance the understanding of Trump Derangement Syndrome, including its origins, manifestations and long-term effects on individuals, communities and public discourse.”
Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn't bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Shamp’s Senate Bill 1070 would direct the #Arizona Dept of Health Services to conduct or support research to “advance the understanding of Trump Derangement Syndrome, including its origins, manifestations and long-term effects on individuals, communities and public discourse.”
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Well well well if it isn't the thing I have been talking about all week. If ice will not identify themselves how do we know that they are actually real ice agents? How can we possibly be resisting arrest when we believe we are trying to escape a kidnapping by masked and identified men w/o warrants?
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Well well well if it isn't the thing I have been talking about all week. If ice will not identify themselves how do we know that they are actually real ice agents? How can we possibly be resisting arrest when we believe we are trying to escape a kidnapping by masked and identified men w/o warrants?
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"There are now more private equity firms in America than there are McDonalds."
A great explainer about why 99% of us feel crushed by inflation and crashing job markets while the on-paper economy and stock markets continue to grow.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
A great explainer about why 99% of us feel crushed by inflation and crashing job markets while the on-paper economy and stock markets continue to grow.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"There are now more private equity firms in America than there are McDonalds."
A great explainer about why 99% of us feel crushed by inflation and crashing job markets while the on-paper economy and stock markets continue to grow.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
A great explainer about why 99% of us feel crushed by inflation and crashing job markets while the on-paper economy and stock markets continue to grow.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
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We were actually getting somewhere, too. 😞
@sbmitche.bsky.social
www.library.hbs.edu/working-know...
@sbmitche.bsky.social
www.library.hbs.edu/working-know...
October 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We were actually getting somewhere, too. 😞
@sbmitche.bsky.social
www.library.hbs.edu/working-know...
@sbmitche.bsky.social
www.library.hbs.edu/working-know...
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We couldn’t possibly be in a worse information environment for what’s happening. Which is probably, in part, why it’s happening.
September 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We couldn’t possibly be in a worse information environment for what’s happening. Which is probably, in part, why it’s happening.
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Remember, using ChatGPT to make fun of how wrong it gets things still adds to the user statistics
August 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Remember, using ChatGPT to make fun of how wrong it gets things still adds to the user statistics