Category Archives: Blog stuff

“I’m a Criminology Professor. I’ve Seen Students Like the Idaho Suspect Before.” “After being fired by Disney for transphobic and antisemitic statements, Gina Carano’s new movie has epically flopped”. I should note that what is reported there is not entirely … Continue reading →

“In addition to helping absorb water, rain gardens can filter dirty street runoff, reduce urban heat, and provide a habitat for pollinators like bees and birds. So if you have space for it, you might consider adding one to your … Continue reading →

“Not only did Greta Thunberg destroy Andrew Tate with her tweet, she made him so angry he inadvertently tipped off Romanian authorities of his presence in Romania with his lame comeback video.” “Why can’t we make remote controls thick and … Continue reading →

I’m sorry, but the year 2023 still sounds like something out of a science fiction story to me. The sordid history of Ticketmaster apparently includes that company getting a boost from former Sen. Phil Gramm. “The US Senate is a … Continue reading →

It may be Christmas but it’s also Sunday, and on Sunday we dump links. You needed something to read after the chaos subsided a little, right? “Which Streamer Was the Biggest A-Hole About Cancellations in 2022?” (Spoiler alert: It was … Continue reading →

“How Demographic Shifts Fueled by Covid Delivered Midterm Wins for Democrats”. Times sure are tough for cable channels right now. “The very last 747 jet has been made, ending a run of more than 50 years”. RIP, Paul Silas, three-time … Continue reading →

“Why do McCarthy, Scott, and other so-called Republican leaders duck explicit invitations to address the former president’s behavior? Because they’re cowards.” “Imagine an “Oh, yeah?” button on your browser.” “Here’s a midterm report on remote work”. “I have a few … Continue reading →

“Everyone should start blogging again. Own your own site. Visit all your friends’ sites. Bring back the artisan, hand-crafted Web.” “As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the first self-proclaimed anti-woke “bank” in the nation is dying a hot … Continue reading →

“Fox News significantly decreased its volume of violent crime coverage in the week of the midterms, down 63% from the week prior.” “You’re Not Ready for How Much These Jokers Want to Talk about Hunter Biden’s Laptop”. “This model prosecution … Continue reading →

“Meet the Pollster Who Convinced Republicans There Would Be a Red Wave”. “A Step Back from the Precipice on Election Denialism and a Slightly Rosier Forecast for a Free and Fair Election in 2024″. “It’s tough to make predictions, especially … Continue reading →

“One of the cores of democracy is neighborhood trust. You need to trust others in your society and in your community for democracy to work. Period. When there’s a very high level of distrust, you will see a fracturing of … Continue reading →

“In both instances, no significant damage was done to the paintings. The question is: was any harm done to them, the people being glued (and gluing)? Upon reading about these incidents, we couldn’t help but wonder: what are the mechanics … Continue reading →

Yeah, Bill Murray is a jackass and has been for a long time. I’m just going to have to accept that. Happy 100th birthday, BBC. “I happen to agree that there has been, in fact, a Mitt Romney radicalization process. … Continue reading →

Disbar them all. “I believe the House Jan. 6 committee’s legacy will depend on how its in-depth rendering of the events surrounding the 2020 election and the ensuing insurrection is presented, repeated and understood by successive generations of Americans.” “The … Continue reading →

Don’t let the bastards get you down, Kate Starbird. Hang in there and I hope there’s an effective way to fight back as well. “As voters cast ballots in the 2022 midterms, they face significant changes in the voting rights … Continue reading →

“Even if the Equal Rights Amendment were somehow ratified today, this Supreme Court wouldn’t care.” “But recently, this tidal wave of backlash against hormonal birth control has made its way into another sphere of influence. Anti-abortion activists—many of whom are … Continue reading →

“Whether The Jetsons was a blueprint for the future or simply a prediction of it, it foreshadowed many of the products and services we now use today.” “Fifty years ago this spring, I was on the original daytime show with … Continue reading →