Remember when we were arbitrarily blowing up boats in the Caribbean rather than arbitrarily blowing up civilian infrastructure in Iran?

I wrote ThisWas.News for that exact reason…I was losing track of stories and that felt very uncomfortable.

This was one of the earliest news reports of the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

This was only 3 months ago.

#ICEout #NoKings

News from April 06, 2025 Lead news story one year ago: Nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

#ThisWasNews one year ago:

Nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests erupt against Trump and Musk.

See what else was news. Reply to comment publicly or say 'remind me in 30 days'

News from April 03, 2025 Lead news story one year ago: Cory Booker hands weary Democrats a lifeline with marathon Trump protest

#ThisWasNews one year ago:

Cory Booker hands weary Democrats a lifeline with marathon Trump protest.

See what else was news. Reply to comment publicly or say 'remind me in 30 days'

News from February 04, 2026 Lead news story two months ago: Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

#ThisWasNews two months ago:

Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats.

See what else was news. Reply to comment publicly or say 'remind me in 30 days'

If that sounds useful to you, you can follow on Bluesky (@thiswas.news) or Mastodon, subscribe to RSS feeds, or get a daily email.

thiswas.news/reminders — I'd genuinely love to know what you think.

The idea came from noticing how often a story dominates the news cycle and then just…disappears. Not because it resolved. Just because something else came along.

"One year ago today" next to a headline half-remembered is a useful feeling…something about how much has changed—and how much hasn't.

Over the past year, I've been quietly building something…and it's ready enough to share. 🧵

It's called thiswas.news —every day, it shows you the lead headlines from one week, two weeks, one month, three months, six months, and one year ago today—with a short summary of what was actually happening.

Is there a public aces preprint somewhere?

Coming to the end of 2025, I'm posting my #ThisYearILearned article: dltj.org/article/one-...

From sun to dark sky, from the Manhattan Project to Fermi's Paradox...there is still stuff to learn about. Looking forward to learning more in 2026.

What did you learn in 2025? #TYIL2025

Coming to the end of 2025, I'm posting my #ThisYearILearned article: dltj.org/article/one-...

From sun to dark sky, from the Manhattan Project to Fermi's Paradox...there is still stuff to learn about. Looking forward to learning more in 2026.

What did you learn in 2025? #TYIL2025

Well There's Your Problem | Episode 48: Byford Dolphin YouTube video by Well There's Your Problem Podcast

If you can stomach more detail about the Byford Dolphin incident: www.youtube.com/watch?v=azTh...

The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.

As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library. #libraries

Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.

The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed and alcohol pooled on the floor.

The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon.

Contractor Paying Random People $300 to Physically Track Immigrants for ICE “The more I listened to it, the more I’m like, something doesn’t sound right,” a person who was briefed on the pilot plans told 404 Media.

NEW: a contractor is paying random people $300 to physically track immigrants for ICE. They're given addresses, vehicles, told to monitor the target. That information then goes back up to ICE. These are not licensed private investigators; members of the public

www.404media.co/contractor-p...

T&S? “Trust and safety”?

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How an Academic Archive Became a Tech Juggernaut Early donors built JSTOR into a giant with more than $160 million in net assets. Now comes the AI challenge.

Enthusiastic description > How an Academic Archive Became a Tech Juggernaut
Early donors built JSTOR into a giant with more than $160 million in net assets. Now comes the AI challenge. buff.ly/fjRADBF

Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News The conservative news network Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News. It said Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices ...

Fox, in a statement, said “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.”

Personally, I would like news organizations would compete on accurate reporting, not headlines.

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Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker

Gray squirrel lying stretched out on stone pavers, resting in dappled shade beneath a swing. The squirrel's body and tail are fully extended as if cooling off on the stone surface.

Looks like this little guy is trying to cool off on the patio.

Screenshot of Jon Husted's contact-me form with the subject '"American Values Act" is not about American values' and the following message: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding your co-sponsorship of the "American Values Act" (S.334). The restrictions this bill seeks to permanently enact stem predominantly from particular religious perspectives, not universal American values. Our nation was founded on the principle of separation of church and state, enshrined in the First Amendment. Legislation that codifies one religious viewpoint on reproductive health contradicts the fundamental American value that government should not privilege any one faith tradition over others or no faith at all. Truly American values respect religious pluralism rather than imposing one religious perspective on all citizens. America is home to citizens of countless religious traditions and philosophical worldviews, many of which have nuanced and differing perspectives on reproductive healthcare. By labeling this bill as representing "American Values," it incorrectly suggests a consensus that simply does not exist among Americans. Polling consistently shows that a majority of Americans support access to reproductive healthcare options in various circumstances. The diversity of thought on these complex issues is itself an American value. Legislation that fails to acknowledge this diversity and instead promotes a singular, religiously-influenced viewpoint cannot accurately claim to represent "American Values."

My Senator, Jon Husted, has co-sponsored S.334 (the "American Values Act"). I wrote him to express my disapproval.

A supermarket aisle featuring a large Halloween candy display in the center. A cloud-shaped cardboard sign arches overhead reading “Spooky Delicious! Halloween Classics,” flanked by black-and-white cutouts of a snarling werewolf on the left, a brooding vampire in the middle, and Frankenstein’s monster on the right. Beneath the sign, shelves and orange-and-black cardboard boxes are stocked with bags of seasonal treats—Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Reese’s, Payday and more—while a galvanized metal tub at the front overflows with individually wrapped candies. In the background, brightly lit store shelving is lined with additional colorful candy packages.

It is mid-July, and this is wrong

"moat against competitors"...but, yeah, preach on! Thanks for covering the topic.

The protest sign shows a composite image of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un shaking hands with rows of marching soldiers in the background. Bold text at the top reads 'Dictators Hold Parades' and at the bottom, 'Not Democracies.' The image critiques authoritarian displays of power, contrasting them with democratic values. The military parade emphasizes the message against dictatorial practices.

My daughter was listening to the radio tonight and heard a guest say the perfect protest sign slogan: Dictators hold parades. So that became her #NoKings sign.

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The protest sign emphasizes the roles of the three government branches with phrases: 'Legislative: Investigate!' and 'Executive: Follow the Law!' and 'Judicial: Defend the Bench!' in blue and red lettering. Below, 'Three Co-Equal Branches' is displayed in a mix of blue and red. The background features alternating gray and white stripes, reinforcing the message of balance and cooperation among the branches.

The flip side of my #NoKings protest sign is this one. It has been sitting as a draft in my protest signs document for a while, and now is the right time to pull it out.

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The protest sign features a cartoon character with the body of Eric Cartman from South Park, dressed in a police uniform, and a face resembling Donald Trump. The character is angrily shouting. Next to the character, the text reads 'RESPECT MY AUTHORITAH!' in bold teal letters. Below, in stylized orange and yellow text, it states 'No Kings in America.' The design humorously critiques authority, blending pop culture with a political message.

Getting ready for the #NoKings protest tomorrow. Here is one of the signs I'll be using...I think it is my favorite.

Information on printing your own on your home printer is here: dltj.org/article/tesl...

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Black cat wearing a red harness and leash exploring outdoors, nibbling on grass blades in a lush green lawn with shrubs in the background.

Lastly, our #CatsOfBluesky — It has finally gotten warm enough to be outside during the workday, and we are taking full advantage of it.

#ThisWeekILearned: Ammonium chloride may be the 6th basic taste

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