“The government cannot attack everyone all at once. When the costs of defiance are shared, they become easier for individuals to bear.”

Opinion | How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?

The article is long, but it’s essential reading for the times in which we find ourselves.

Everyday I think about the fact that iceland jailed the people responsible for their financial crisis

Democrats decry reported dismissal of NSA director Tim Haugh Lawmakers say dismissing head of US Cyber Command puts country at risk at a time of ‘unprecedented cyber threats’

Apparently at the request of Laura Looner. Glad to know we staff our national security apparatus at the whims of influencers.

We hit bedrock and just decided, “fuck it, let’s see if we can make it to the core” when digging ourselves into our own grave.

It's Autism Acceptance Month. If you are not already accepted by an autistic person you have 27 days left.

A parking lot showing a cybertruck in one spot, next to a car that has built a cybertruck-esque shell around it out of green plastic. It's really hard to describe exactly how silly this vehicle looks next to the green car.

In my city there is one cybertruck and one DIY parody of a cybertruck and the parody truck has become a local celebrity. Meanwhile, I always wish I had some rotten eggs to throw at the tesla whenever I see it.

My platform now and forever

Reading every opinion from SCOTUS over the last few years

I’ve used Proton for years and love it.

Collective Action is the Way Out Like it or not, the fight is here. And it's time to start fighting.

It’s time to start wrapping our heads around the real possibility that collective action and even a general strike are required.

Musk is working fast to solidify control, do as much damage as possible, and party “opposition” is not up to the fight.

jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/collective...

You can buy t-shirts and other swag with this awesome design by @tombofnull.bsky.social that benefit Huntsville's Free LGBTQ+ Closet.

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I call them the “muskrats”.

Simpsons meme of driver saying “don’t make me tap the sign”. The sign says, “gargle my balls” -Seattle greyhound bus driver to ICE (empirical storm trooper loser)

Finally, some good news.

Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal

Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal
theonion.com/think-t...

Waking up and reading the news every morning

I am starting a thread of links to federal sites on the Wayback Machine, before the current vandalism.

Please RT and add to this list!

CDC: web.archive.org/web/20250129...

NIH: web.archive.org/web/20250129...

USAID: web.archive.org/web/20250129...

Everybody be gayer

First visit to the National Capital Trolley Museum today!

Musk speaking to the far right German party, the AfD, today. Best picture angle, ever! 😂

one day when this is all over — and it will be — i will personally never forget the people, famous or otherwise, who jumped on board with fascism because it was the easier thing to do at the time

I use Linux for my personal computer, and am shifting away from propriety software more and more. Turns out that exploitative subscription-based models aren’t the only option.

Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against a Southern California Real Estate Agent for Price Gouging Eaton Fire Victims In addition, DOJ has sent 500 price gouging warning letters to hotels and landlords LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing of charges against a real estate agen...

California's Attorney General has filed charges against a real estate agent for attempted price gouging in the wake of the LA fires.

The agent allegedly raised prices 38%, far over the 10% limit.

The charge carries a max penalty of a $10,000 fine and 12 months in jail.

oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...