the most important educational event our DSA chapter ever did was a series where people read an article about an organizing effort in another city and then had a structured conversation led by experienced organizers about what they tried, how they chose what they tried, and why it did or didn't work
Columbus had two pedestrians struck while walking on the road in a span of about twenty-four hours. One was critically injured and another was killed.
One location had zero sidewalks.
The other had sidewalks that were completely buried in snow and ice.
I have an FM synth arriving today and have similar thoughts haha
They take and take and take and never give anything back
It's good to be aware of absolutely, but I don't think it's useful (or fun really) to write off media that has harmful political tendencies, and I mostly think that the culture leads to the media, not the other way around, so I try to aim my critique at the culture, not the media.
I agree, I was indeed being generous haha
I think it's not worse than most things you'd see in mainstream TV especially that were happening in 1996 but not fun to think any deeper about
Agree I mostly don't find him funny, AND there's also at least some argument to be made that his characterization is vaguely racist
Senator Meow's 2025 Christmas Challenge Unwrapped
Alright, at long last, here's the 2025 Christmas Challenge Unwrapped. Let's start with a hearty congrats to all our champions: @atremblingsky.bsky.social, @benpoop.bsky.social, @cleverleftist.bsky.social, @dariaphoebe.com, @edrevelator34.bsky.social, @makingarecord.com, @marie.tech
looks great!
Promotional image from COTA announcing free rides during a cold advisory with the message "Stay warm & ride free" set against a blue snowy background.
Fares are waived on all COTA services Friday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 24, to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during the extreme cold.
We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will share updates if the advisory lasts beyond Saturday.
Stay warm, Central Ohio!
I assure you it can haha fully like 30% of it is essentially the same footage of men walking in a jungle
Flyer for Vigil for the protestor murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. 7pm tonight, Jan 7th, at Columbus City Hall
Flyer for emergency protest - "From Columbus to Minneapolis. ICE out! We fight back!" 6pm tonight, Jan 7, at Ohio Statehouse
Two anti - ICE actions this evening in Cbus
Listen. I'm down.
I had some travel unexpectedly and unfortunately cancelled, otherwise it would have been a squeaker even this year!
And as usual belatedly to you too!
Challenge complete! Hee haw etc! Happy holiday!
I am fine with tougher but a few more raw hours and I probably just won't be able to fit it in!
Somehow ended up with Trancers and Muppet Christmas Carol as my last two
Glad we ran into each other!
All I want for chanukah is the end of the detention and deportation machine and the horrors it brings to every person caught up in it. 🫠
I'm saving this one! Been meaning to rewatch it for a while!
The Andy Serkis Hobbit and LOTR are both really excellent! Listened to them both few times myself!
"Round and Round" isn't in the challenge this year, in case anyone is looking for some real good extra curriculars
I think my most unexpected hell yeah moments reading this were "Communion" and "While You Were Sleeping," but again some really really fun additions for this year!
Hell yes there are some new BANGERS in here!!!