Bad for who? Everyone who still has a subscription can cancel it and support several independent journalists instead.
I'll start the list, in no particular order:
@assignedmedia.org
@404media.co
@wearequeeraf.com
@marisakabas.bsky.social
I never do this but ... add some and repost?
Sean is standing strong against Donald Trump's attacks on affordable health care, and he's fighting to hold ICE accountable.
Find a polling location and vote for Sean by March 17th: iwillvote.com?state=IL
I am not fan of the WSJ because they are so hard right, so holy crap. This quote in particular shocks me coming from them: "But oil markets are global, and prices at the pump are expected to keep rising, acting as a tax on consumers."
Gift link: www.wsj.com/world/middle...
I would argue they knew exactly what they were doing, which was deliberately sabotaging needed public works programs by offering snake oil they never had any intention of delivering.
I expected Iran to target desalination plants I didn’t expect the US to strike Iran’s plants.
While Amazon is down, you can still buy my books from other retailers or from my website. BolingbrookBabbler.com. Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon.
Great editorial in The Guardian. Criticizing Israel shouldn’t be an excuse to endulge in antisemitism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If this is correct, an air strike was ordered based on an AI hallucination.
If this is correct, an air strike was ordered based on an AI hallucination.
I get too many of those emails too. All them end with a plea for money, or an implied future payment later on.
I am not abandoning people because weakass candidates say supporting them costs votes.
Fuck that noise.
I feel this too.
I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.
We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.
I will never get used to the disdain our country holds for brown and Black children.
From Palestine to Iran to Sudan, we normalize the destruction of schools and hospitals and daycares. We reduce children to death tolls and their futures to rubble with no consequence or second thought.
Thank you PZ. Now to post something about the illegal and reckless war.
Thank you PZ. Now to post something about the illegal and reckless war.
Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat's family home, with copy that reads: "I WAS BORN IN TEXAS, AND GREW UP WITH A RATHER NORMAL CHILDHOOD, IN A... PLOT TWIST! REAGAN REPUBLICAN HOUSEHOLD. MY FAMILY NEVER TOOK OUR RIGHTS FOR GRANTED." Panel 2, comic book illustration of a photo of Reagan, with children playing outside. Copy reads: "I GREW UP UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND APPRECIATING WHAT MY FAMILY ENDURED TO GIVE ME A SAFE AND HAPPY CHILDHOOD. MY GRANDPARENTS WERE GRATEFUL FOR MY BORING, IF SELF-AWARE, CHILDHOOD BECAUSE IT WASN'T SO EASY FOR THEM."
Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat's family immigrating to Chicago, with copy that reads: "THEY FLED TO AMERICA, TO CHICAGO, AFTER BEING FORCED FROM THEIR HOMES IN PALESTINE. OVER 700,000 PALESTINIANS WERE EXPELLED FROM THEIR HOMES DURING THE NA'KBA."
Panel 1, comic book illustration of Chicago in the 1950s, with copy that reads: "MANY OF THEM -- INCLUDING MY GRANDPARENTS ALONG WITH THEIR KIDS -- FLED TO CHICAGO."
Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat growing up from childhood to graduating high school. Copy reads: "SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, THOUGH, THE IDEAS OF HARD WORK AND AN AMERICAN LIFE BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH RONALD REAGAN AND THE BOOTSTRAP MYTH. PROPAGANDA IS A HELL OF A DRUG. BUT THE ILLUSION. SHATTERED WHEN MY OWN HARD WORK GOT ME INTO MY DREAM COLLEGE." Panel 2, illustration of Kat opening an acceptance letter with her friend looking at her sadly. Copy reads: "WHILE I WAS ALREADY DAYDREAMING ABOUT MY DORM ROOM SET-UP, MY FRIEND HIT ME WITH A HARSH REALITY: Kat: "I GOT IN! I'M GOING TO GEORGE WASHINGTON U! WE'RE GOING TO COLLEGE TOGETHER, MARIA!" Maria: "BUT HOW CAN I, KAT? MY MOM NEEDS HELP. Panel 3, comic book illustration of Maria talking to Kat, with copy that reads: "THIS AMAZING PERSON, WHO, ARGUABLY WAS FAR SMARTER THAN ME, AND PREPARED HER ENTIRE EDUCATION FOR A CAREER AS A DOCTOR, WAS BEING CUT OFF AT THE KNEES. Kat: "I DON'T UNDERSTAND. YOU'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR THIS. Maria: "I CAN'T DO BOTH." Bottom text reads: IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I STARTED TO QUESTION IF RONALD REAGAN WAS... WRONG? (WHO'D'VE GUESSED?!) TO BE CONTINUED...
Today, the final chapter of our comic book mailer series officially hit mailboxes across IL-09.
Which means we’re getting ready to ship the full first edition of Kat Comics across the country! Maybe even sneak a few copies onto the shelves of local comic shops around the district… for free ;)
After the arrests of powerful men across the world, you might be asking why the US has so much trouble holding its leaders accountable for lawbreaking. Since Nixon, all three branches of government have worked hard to ensure they can break the law with impunity www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
We're going to lose Jon Oliver and Heated Rivalry aren't we
Any suggestions for what trans orgs in Kansas we should be donating to in order to help people there or trying to move out?
Why?
Of course, Gamergste was never about video games.
Original post: atomicpoet.org/objects/6eb1...
This is an excellent point
Vote for whoever you want, but please stop doing this shit.
The husband of President Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor will not face federal charges for the allegations against him of sexual assault.
I liked this podcast episode. As for why the Borg didn’t say their name, I think they did. But their introduction was put on the speaker after they said, “We are the Borg.” Really bad timing by the crew of the Enterprise.
It”s an interesting time to write an Urban Fantasy centered around a tabloid. bolingbrookbabbler.com
I’m excited about technology. It’s how powerful people want to use it that bothers me.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
