the Goat of Menendez

Misogyny is the force that unites so many across time, space, class, you name it. The hive mind of the misogynist has the least barrier to entry. It welcomes all for the low price of their dignity and self esteem.

#a11y folks, any specific guidance on elevation/layers for accessibility? I’ve found design systems (material 3, US web, atlassian, others) that limit to 4-5. Specifically looking for any further research on acceptable number of layers.

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Very interesting, and I wonder if this plays into assistive technology announcements?

@magictavern.bsky.social I am listening to today’s episode (Usidore’s Team Part 2) and almost spit out my breakfast multiple times from laughing.

It would be cool if C2E2 didn’t treat GA folks like sheep in a pen. Perfectly happy to take our money and then even more happy to let us stand around for hours well past the scheduled time we signed up for.

Sending @deesnider.bsky.social some healing vibes. He’s been a bedrock of a cultural movement that helps me survive, and he’s a super nice, down to earth person above it all.

Can confirm these perfectly articulated points, having worked in higher education for 11 years, part of which as a union president.

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Bootlickers are not fiscal conservatives

made this on 1/6/2021 and it never gets old

I would bet any money the NRA and its bitch posse is terrified of ICE.

fucking awesome

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I’m looking for anthropological studies about academia. Preferably ones that are not gate kept behind pay walls.

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Never underestimate the prevalence of misogyny

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Just read “Capitalists Must Starve” by Park Seolyeon & @antonhur.com The title & blurb led me to expect a book about a factory strike... It is an absorbing portrait of Juryong’s whole life - its hardships, how she was treated as a woman, her resilience, determination & passion. A fascinating read!

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Goddamnit this should have starred @dovesplants.bsky.social variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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“The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a question from Block Club noting the discrepancies between the agency’s statement and video of the incident.”

So Darren Bailey and his wife sexually abused, groomed, and falsely imprisoned a minor. News of this was leaked in a document over the weekend. Despite none of the accused denying the allegations, the Illinois media refuses to cover. Do better. Here is the ink. s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-...

In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally

Retroactive abortion could be the strongest tool we have in fighting institutional violence, like ICE. Until then, please encourage more people to think ahead about who they’re putting out into the world.

Hi @developers.google.com could someone please remove the extraordinarily annoying pop-up that asks whether I want to “stay in browser” or “use the app” almost every time I open my mobile browser to do a search? How many times do I have to answer this question? It’s extremely disruptive.