Category Archives: Blog stuff

“We live in deeply conspiratorial times. The spread of misinformation has never happened more speedily, never been so easy to monetize, never felt so inescapably ingrained in our daily lives. It covers every aspect of our being, from politics to … Continue reading →

“Storytelling has always been a dance between the creators and the audience. Plots turn and twist, steering expectations and swaying emotions. But as filmed entertainment has grown on a near-exponential scale, encompassing interconnected franchises and expanding onto more platforms than … Continue reading →

“The Surprising History of the Slur Beyoncé and Lizzo Both Cut From Their New Albums”. “The construction of a world based on lies is a key component of authoritarians’ takeover of democratic societies.” “The fake electors are the entry point … Continue reading →

“Misinformation is eroding the public’s confidence in democracy”. The anti-abortion fanatics just don’t care at all about the life and health of the mother. “Do Vending Machines Really Kill More Americans Than Sharks Every Year?” “A collective of more than … Continue reading →

The oldest teenagers on TV. “Agrivoltaics pairs agriculture (including grazing) and solar power production on the same plot of land.” “The [Respect For Marriage Act] would repeal DOMA, directing the federal government to recognize same-sex couples’ lawful marriages. But it … Continue reading →

Is there anybody out there? “I mean, it’s pretty clear this season that Will has feelings for Mike. They’ve been intentionally pulling that out over the past few seasons. Even in Season 1, they hinted at that and slowly, slowly … Continue reading →

“The highest Court in the most powerful nation in the world appears to have decided that it only needs to follow the law when it feels like it.” “In one corner, there are laws and contracts and old-school conventions about … Continue reading →

“It’s Hard to Overstate the Danger of the Voting Case the Supreme Court Just Agreed to Hear”. “The fall of Roe could also be disastrous for IVF: Since the process often produces extra embryos, which for the anti-choice movement still … Continue reading →

“NASA to Power Down Voyager Probes: Here Are Their Best Space Photos“. You have to wonder how things might be now if Harriet Miers were on SCOTUS now instead of Sam Alito. “These installations are called traffic gardens — or … Continue reading →

“Not a single MAGA candidate who has been screaming 2020 fraud—Ken Paxton in Texas, Herschel Walker in Georgia, JD Vance in Ohio, Ted Budd in North Carolina, Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania—not one of them has answered the question of how … Continue reading →

“A Texas entrepreneur is bringing back the woolly mammoth. Well, sort of.” “This bears repeating: Judicial supremacy is an institutional arrangement brought to cultural ascendancy by white people who wanted to undo Reconstruction and the rise of organized labor that … Continue reading →

“Even with the continued decline in payphones, there are still more payphones in the country than McDonalds or public libraries.” “These 25 rainbow-flag waving companies donated $13 million to anti-gay politicians since 2021″. “What is the LGIS News Service you … Continue reading →

“Male TV presenters in Afghanistan are wearing face masks on screen to show solidarity after the Taliban issued an order that all women on news channels must cover their faces.” “What is now a push to eradicate exceptions for rape … Continue reading →

“So, Have You Heard About Monkeypox?” Here’s a good monkeypox explainer for you. “This is the irony of our current moment: The most immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s imminent assault on abortion rights has been … an expansion of … Continue reading →

So how’s crypto doing now? Brutal week last week. “Not only do members of the AAPI community feel less included in the workplace as opposed to other demographic groups, but many have changed their daily routines due to fear of … Continue reading →

“The case against the Supreme Court of the United States”. “So the $35 sculpture you got at an Austin Goodwill was looted from a museum during WWII. Now what?” A delightfully bonkers story that the reporter had apparently needed to … Continue reading →

“It’s been fascinating to see how Netflix in particular is falling into the Accidental 30 Rock trap. The mammoth streaming service was supposed to change the game, to be the subversive force that didn’t play by traditional TV’s rules. It … Continue reading →