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Raw-dogging life on the Fury Road - but I don’t see many witnesses….
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manysidedmedia.bsky.social
Thrilled to get a shoutout in this episode!

If you want to hear our round table discussion with @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social @friede.bsky.social and @itsquinns.bsky.social check out Talk of the Table wherever you get your podcasts

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August 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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theverge.com
It’s not about the burritos.

This year’s spread of Cyclospora – better known as the ‘explosive diarrhea parasite’ – is a symptom of federal budget cuts and a scary vision of how America deals with a health crisis in the future.

Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: buff.ly/3ZYSuUK
Verge headline: Don't blame the explosive diarrhea parasite on Taco Bell by Gaby Del Valle Photo of an innocent Taco Bell location
July 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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vox.com
Humans have long turned to singing in moments of heartbreak and uncertainty.

In this month's Soul Searching column, Casper ter Kuile explores the spiritual and scientific case for communal singing. www.vox.com/advice/49519...
July 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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coreyspowell.bsky.social
At such low temperatures, atoms turn into a Bose Einstein Condensate--a quantum blur in which the quantum waves of matter become observable on a macroscopic scale. The Space Station is a great place to study this state, where it isn't disturbed by gravity's pull. 🔭🧪

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(Top) Condensate atom cloud imaged in the IR with decreasing temperature. (Bottom) Temperature contour plot showing the atom cloud.
July 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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dimension20.dropout.tv
New world. New characters. Same Intrepid Heroes. The next season of Dimension 20 is coming to Dropout soon...

#dimension20newseason
July 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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normsmusic.bsky.social
Once, the hardest part of Christmas was hunting down a Cabbage Patch Doll. Now, thanks to tariffs and culture wars, kids get fewer toys while rage gets gift-wrapped as patriotism. We used to put Christ in Christmas—now we just put the fuck in it, and call it freedom open.substack.com/pub/normsmus...
Putting the F* in Christmas**
When rage is the reason for the season — and two dolls is one toy too few.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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sethabramson.bsky.social
Remember, those who claim to be enraged that an almost imperceptible amount of federal dollars goes to NPR and PBS are currently before the Supreme Court demanding that your taxpayer money be spent to fund a Christian school in Oklahoma that definitionally trafficks in propaganda
May 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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kierongillen.bsky.social
This is big news. I’ve often thought of doing an irregular comics club, but “per thing, with no time necessity” is what’s needed for that.
filmbrainbmb.bsky.social Mathew Buck @filmbrainbmb.bsky.social · May 2
Huge news on Patreon! Because of the Apple v. Epic ruling, they are not only dropping the 30% Apple Store charge on the iOS app, they are also halting the move to subscription billing for all creators - which would have affected creators like me, who use a "per video" structure than monthly.
From Patreon's Discord: "Yesterday, a U.S. court ruled in the Epic v. Apple case that Apple is no longer allowed to collect fees on purchases made outside of the App Store. This is a huge victory for creators and fans. The Patreon iOS app is the number one platform for fan engagement on Patreon, and we believe this ruling allows creators to get paid without Apple taking 30% of all in-app payments. We know many creators may have questions about how this ruling will impact your Patreon communities and how you use the Patreon iOS app. We’ve been working urgently to understand what this ruling means and how to take action to ensure that you and your fans benefit as much as possible. Here’s the latest:" "We’re already working to update the Patreon iOS app to avoid Apple’s fees As a first step, we are submitting an update to the Patreon iOS app in Apple’s App Store immediately to include an option for fans to use an alternative payment method to Apple’s in-app purchasing system. Once approved by Apple, this update would mean that new members in the U.S. who make purchases in the Patreon iOS app will be able to choose a checkout option that does not include Apple’s 30% fee. Note: This pending app update, once approved and released in Apple’s App Store, will provide alternative checkout options for U.S.-based fans signing up for new memberships. At this time, this only applies for creators on subscription billing as legacy first-of-the-month and per-creation billing models are still unable to accept new membership sign ups in iOS." "The November 2025 subscription billing transition deadline is now on hold This is still a developing situation, but we are moving forward under the assumption that the November 2025 deadline for all Patreon creators to switch to subscription billing is no longer necessary. While additional information may come that alters Apple’s requirements for Patreon’s iOS app, we are optimistic that this ruling will give us additional flexibility in how we support creators on legacy billing models. However, for now, creators still need to be on subscription billing to be able to accept payments through the Patreon iOS app. For those who still want to proceed with switching to subscription billing, our team is happy to assist with the transition, since it still unlocks access to the latest growth tools on Patreon, like gifting, Autopilot and tier repricing. For creators on per-creation billing who are actively working with our support team to transition to subscription billing, our team will be in contact with you by the end of the day tomorrow, May 2nd, with next steps to confirm how you’d like to proceed." "Where we go from here When we first announced rolling out Apple’s in-app purchasing requirements last year, we shared that we used three principles to guide our decision in how we planned to move forward: transparency, control, and stability. In keeping with these principles, we’ll continue actively working to learn more, and we will communicate frequently and transparently as we go. This ruling is a huge moment for creators and fans, and we will continue fighting for a future where creators are in control, communities thrive, and professional creativity is possible for all. "
May 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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jamellebouie.net
there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
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April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Casual reminder that the country fucking hates this shit.
A series of presidential approval polls from the last two weeks, all but one in negative double digit approval, including one at -20.
April 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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gemini21.bsky.social
TODAY'S QUOTE
April 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Are we still pretending this is about free speech?
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Apr 26
The Naval Academy cancelled a freakin' Ken Burns documentary showing, not because of the content, but because Burns had been critical of Trump
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
In November, representatives for the filmmaker Ken Burns reached out to the academy with an offer to screen clips from his new six-part series on the American Revolution at the academy in a private event for a select group of midshipmen. The school accepted and booked the event for April 22. But in late March, the school’s leadership felt that Mr. Burns’s criticisms of Mr. Trump before the 2024 election could cause another outcry from conservative think tanks and Republican members of Congress.
April 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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reptedlieu.bsky.social
Time for real accountability. Secretary Hegseth must resign, or be fired.
Blue graphic with yellow, white, and red text: “HEGSETH MUST RESIGN”
April 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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elliotkirschner.bsky.social
I’m thrilled to share that it’s official:

THE LAST CLASS—my film documenting @rbreich.bsky.social’s final semester of teaching—is coming to theaters this summer.

It’s a true privilege to tell the story of this remarkable educator, whose voice, insight, and legacy feel more vital than ever.
Teaching Students, Schooling America: Robert Reich Documentary ‘The Last Class’ Acquired By Abramorama
The Robert Reich documentary 'The Last Class,' directed by Elliot Kirschner, has been acquired for North American theatrical release by Abramorama.
deadline.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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jennamclaughlin.bsky.social
My story breaking this news exclusively was 7K+ words and had almost all of this in it, and more:
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
April 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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joshuajfriedman.com
We deserved some good news!
Wisconsin State Supreme Court PROJECTED WINNER Susan Crawford Decision Desk HQ
April 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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corybooker.com
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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karlykingsley.bsky.social
🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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karlykingsley.bsky.social
Hannity: "Let me get to the economy."

Trump: "I don't care."
January 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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kateconger.com
a bunch of posts about abortion pills vanished from Instagram. Meta put them back after we asked what was happening: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/t...
Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts
Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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aoc.bsky.social
One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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paulcornell.bsky.social
The most terrible, terrible, loss. The absolute best. Such daring, such decency, such straightforward ability attached to a profound distrust of the obvious. We need more like him.
variety.com Variety @variety.com · Jan 16
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78. bit.ly/40is3yQ
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM