From: The Mermaid (1996), dir. Alexander Petrov, Panorama

Animated with paint on glass

you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.

Decades ago, Chinese artists chose to animate traditional paper crafts, painting styles, theater and more.

They tried to make animation that was unique to China — and different from Disney. Tons of thought and creativity went into it, as we explore: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/chinese-an...

Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.

As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.

Trump’s FBI Poised to Focus Counterterror Strategy on “Things Like BLM and Antifa” According to current and former officials in the bureau and other national security offices, the shift will jeopardize years of progress combating violent white nationalism.

Trump’s FBI plans to go after antiracist Black leaders and organizations. 1/

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

404 continues to absolutely kill it.

I briefly considered this 1.5 years ago. There are definitely people out there making a life this way! Very worthwhile.

My wife @katzish.bsky.social did the same. Everyone pay this amazing team @wired.com. Kudos also to @katie-drummond.bsky.social

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system | CNN Politics A federal judge, citing a risk of “irreparable harm,” early Saturday temporarily restricted Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.

A federal judge has restricted the Elon Musk-led government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system. The order, issued early Saturday, halts access temporarily and demands the destruction of any downloaded information, saying there is risk of “irreparable harm.”

For White men: Boys will be boys. Don’t ruin his life.

For Black boys: Zero tolerance for misbehavior. Try him as an adult.

To be racist is to treat White adults like kids and Black kids like adults. To be antiracist is to treat all adults like adults and all kids like kids.

NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.

Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.

From my friend who’s a teacher:

Amazing! Just last week I had the thought that it must have influenced you. I also wondered if Return to Oz had any influence.

Wired’s coverage these last two weeks has been exceptional. Truly the best kind of reporting. A worthy place for your subscription dollars.

Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

Tesla's sales are sliding across Europe, plunging 59% in Germany in January.

Donald Trump should watch this video on Tariffs

This Chrome Extension Uploads All Your Old Tweets to Bluesky If you're migrating from X to the friendlier skies of Bluesky, you don't have to leave everything behind—Porto is an extension for Chromium browsers that imports all of your old tweets to Bluesky auto...

Just transferred my Twitter to Bluesky w/Porto extension in Chrome -- Super easy; Just took a few steps & a little patience for my tweets to transfer👍
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Despite news that “resistance” is softer this time, I keep hearing from ppl who share my current approach: instead of channeling energy into protest, putting it into work, boycotts, volunteerism and community-building. We’ll be in the streets when needed, but let’s get good work done meanwhile.

Donate to Fire Relief for Faith, Ben, and Brayden, organized by Faith Hutchens Dear Friends, As many of you know, after a difficult eviction from our … Faith Hutchens needs your support for Fire Relief for Faith, Ben, and Brayden

These friends have been displaced by the CA fires and their son’s school burned down. They are in a very tough spot. Whether you donate or share, every bit of help makes a difference.

gofund.me/2434fe77

Fuck Target, for real.