Lori

Two points: 1) This is what real political talent looks like in action. 2) That sign language interpreter is HARDCORE.

the old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born, now is the time for little treats

In the ER this fine morning, with a beautiful clear moon outside and a feeling vaguely reminiscent of being stabbed shooting intermittently through my knee.

WE DID IT. I CANT FUCKING BELIEVED WE DEFEATED USA WE DEFEATED A COUP WE DEFEATED META WE DEFEATED EVERYONE WHO TRIED TO SILENCE BRAZILIA PEOPLE LULA WON GUYS. THE PEOPLE WON.

My mammogram office looks like it used to be a smoking parlor, or an all men's law office. The dark colors plus low ceiling plus being a place where you're checked for cancer makes it really unpleasant.

Is it me, or are there more bots and trolls out right now? I rarely run into hostility online, but I've just had a few interactions in the last 2 weeks from profiles that were all hostility that made me go "Huh..."

"Every society is taxed. The only question is who will pay," writes @rokhanna.bsky.social. "Will California this November stand with the working class or the oligarchs?"

we're only idiots if we think we should be able to be victorious in every race the first time we try. we're only idiots if we think it's only worth it to try when we're sure we're going to win. they're spending millions of dollars to try to stave us off in TEXAS AND KANSAS. that's winning already.

Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.

We have been coming weekly to MDC to stand in community with our detained neighbors, now including Oscar Belgal, shot in front of his 5 year old & now being held in solitary. Pressing our hands to the wall holding them away from their families & raising our voices in solidarity. @indivisible.org

one part of me understands that shredded cheese will stay mold-free for longer if you only ever pour it out of the bag instead of sticking your hand in, and the other part of me is already clutching a fistful of mozzarella

dont make me tap the sign

New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854

30 years from now; a person hugs their sister, who looks nothing alike, before being wheeled into surgery. The category of family by adoption has been broadened. People can legally become all kinds of relatives, in addition to the previous spouses and parents. Of course, it does require paperwork.

30 years from now: a woman walks out of her 7th story apartment into a central common area, she dodges one of her neighbors' kids on their tricycle before making it to the elevator. She's on her way to her new job, managing and maintaining the native plants along the city's water infrastructure.

30 years from now: a grandmother stretches and gets out of bed for the second time. Her daughter-in-law is in the kitchen with a baby. "Thanks for getting breakfast ready" they say. The grandmother shrugs as she grabs herself a lukewarm mug. "I wake up too early these days, it was no trouble."

30 yeaars from now: somewhere in the world, a grandfather is waking up to his grandchildren running into his room for a hug. His son has the backpacks slung over his shoulder and shoes them down the stairs toward the front door. If they don't head off on their bikes, they'll be late to school.

I won't give up if we don't. I'm not believing that Magic Will Happen and we'll win. I believe it's always worth trying 172% because what the fuck is the alternative? Lay down like a quitter?? It's not in me, man. I'd rather get caught trying. And then I'll get up and try again.

I miss old school forums.

If you’ve been waiting to get involved in the midterms, now is the time! We’ve got lots of ways that you can make a difference from anywhere over these final four weeks: indivisible2026.org?utm_source=b...

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Americas political platform is increasingly dangerously far from where its voters are

I would like to see more men talking about how to and peer pressuring each other into calling out misogyny and rape culture. Going against social norms is hard, and it helps to share tips and support.

Gotdamnit

The way every single tech thing in existence conspires against you performing a manual backup these days is genuinely bewildering.

With the help of alcohol I am happily chatty, a woman's woman, unrepentant and positive, and a vocal ally. How can I be more of that person when my nervous system isn't numb?

Justice is not the same as violence. Justice is not state issued revenge. Justice is never bigger or harsher than the infraction. Justice isn't determined by the bredth of a victim's emotional pain.

My other unpopular take (one that actually goes against my own instincts); there is no problem in the world, no matter how big or bad, that *requires* violence and cruelty to solve.

My unpopular take; the earth is so productive and our traport system so well executed that are very few places in the world where people need to eat animal meat to live healthy lives.

I am so tired of this shit. And not tired in the exhausted way, not in the way they want. I'm tired like a bow that's been leaned against a boulder or like Bruce Banner (Hilk's human form). I feel strung tight and left to wait and each of these horrible stupid things pulls me that much tighter.

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to our neighbors observing in the #MA7 and around the world. May your fast be easy and your year full of blessings. G'Mar Chatima Tova!

The Kennedy Center crowd is singing America The Beautiful. This is what democracy looks like.

scientists reveal the secret

Today, I tried a drink called Alive Mood+Mind Reset Root Beer and let me tell you! Have you ever been lost in a forest and come to a mysterious mossy cottage where an older woman listens to your troubles before handing you an unknown elixir and telling you to drink? That's what this tastes like.

Not great when you recognize the whole AI thing reflects the mentality and worldview of white supremacist slavers looking for free labor to increase their profits while doing nothing and also living in total, all-consuming fear that there will be an uprising that leads to their violent comeuppance.

Fucking yikes

It's time to Freeze AI.

*screams in rural America*