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Not a lot being talked about Nepal…violent anti corruption protests starting with gen z disillusionment with system

More to unfold but watching

Nepal appoints a former chief justice as interim prime minister and first woman leader Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.

Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.

Former national guard vice chief calls deployment into D.C. an 'intimidation' tactic Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.

Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.

Lots of folks gave the Go Go's $#!^ for being too "pop".

Here is the deal though, they did it DIY.

If you listen to their first cuts, some could barely play their instruments. They put in the effort, made their own sound and got to be an incredibly tight band.

DIY, the essence of punk rock.

New article at the Journal of Politics finds that when Swifties failed to get Eras Tour tickets it made them more likely to...

-see Ticketmaster as unfair,
-support reforms to make ticket sales more equal, &
-file government complaints

This study uses the ticket lottery for the Eras Tour.

43 years ago today
TV Party is the fourth EP by the American punk rock band Black Flag, released on the 7" vinyl format on this day in 1982 .

#punk #punks #punkrock #blackflag #tvparty #history #punkrockhistory #otd

I have never heard of lawyers being allowed anonymity, anywhere

"The restoration of liberal democracy remains mostly declarative, suggesting—along with the presidential election results—that Poland’s illiberal moment is far from over," write Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley.

muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...

Photos: Texas grapples with devastation from deadly flooding Search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas where flash flooding has left at least dozens of people dead.

Search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas where flash flooding has left at least dozens of people dead.

After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.

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Did not expect themes of nationalism and an allegory for Brexit in my summer zombie movie yet here we are

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Liberals say that political violence threatens our democracy. They’re wrong, it threatens our republic.

I know isn’t a new phenomenon in the US context but still

Welcome to cross cleavage coalition building, America. So begins the potential for popular uprisings.

Get in losers. We're building a popular front.

Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"

not academic related, but I think love is having a two hour tattoo session and your partner sits there and tells you a deep-dive summary of seasons 1 and 2 of severance so you can be up on pop culture

Beijing Wants to Erase Tibet’s Name. Don’t Let Them. | Journal of Democracy The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.

The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.

www.journalofdemocra...

Updates on NSF Priorities

NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”

They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.

And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.

www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...

The Linda Lindas rock the Black Cat in Washington, DC (concert review) The Linda Lindas' youth does not stop them from being highly entertaining.

@punkrockhistory.bsky.social #thelindalindas audiophix.com/linda-lindas...

Sam Neil smoking a cigarette with crosses drawn all over his face saying things are turning to shit out there, aren't they?

'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994)
dir: John Carpenter 📽️

Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups The Trump administration is targeting climate organizations that received a Biden-era grant.

Harassing civil society based on dubious fraud accusations is a standard part of the authoritarian playbook. Papa Putin must be proud.
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Bernie standing next to AOC holding a rally attendee’s baby with people taking pictures, laughing and smiling.

Timeline cleanse 🌞

a koi blowing bubbles through a tube while other koi, turtles and a frog look on in astonishment

'Bubble Vendor' (1842)
rom the series 'A Set of Goldfish'
Utagawa Kuniyoshi

hello im an idiot how many cases select 4 qualitative help

43 years ago today

Siouxsie and The Banshees - in session for Kid Jensen - March 15, 1982

#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #siouxsiesioux #history #punkrockhistory #otd

a close up of a cat 's face with the words heavy breathing below it . ALT: a close up of a cat 's face with the words heavy breathing below it .

Soooooon

RIP to the GOAT