“ME/CFS patients feel effectively the same every day as an AIDS patient feels two months before death; the only difference is that the symptoms can go on for never-ending decades.”

Prof. Mark Loveless, Head of the AIDS and ME/CFS Clinic at Oregon Health Sciences #MECFS …

And to refer to it as “commissioning” art was just adding insult to injury. These AIs openly steal artist’s intellectual property, and we have little to no recourse. I can’t believe The Late Show would use and promote them.

The Late Show Stephen Colbert I’m an artist, I’ve been watching Stephen since I was 11 and he was doing the Colbert report. Expected better from him than using AI that profits from stealing artist’s work without compensation. Felt like a slap in the face. Please do better.

People are slowly, very slowly, coming to the realization that any system in which 'More people have jobs' and 'Wages went up' are treated as bad news is a deeply, irrevocably broken system.

Amazing how often “I am neither left nor right” is followed by someone revealing they are extremely far right

take a look at what 'genius' the tech/business press is propping up right now and keep in mind there's a pretty good shot thats the next elizabeth holmes/elon musk/ftx guy

Asha Rangappa Jack Smith is a scrappy, no nonsense prosecutor who cuts through bullshit like a knife through hot butter. He was an asskicker from his very first days in the EDNY-- taking out violent gangs quickly & completely.

Good on the AG for bringing in a fighter to finish this job.

In '20, Joe Biden was second guessed by many (me included). He wasn't exciting. Too old school. Talked about healing. Talked about a clear agenda when the other side had little to offer but hate & good TV ratings. And he won decisively despite the skepticism of the 'smart money.'

China has peaked, Russia is retreating, and Trump is done. There's hope, people.

1/ As people flee Twitter, or threaten to, in response to Elon’s takeover and the harassment it has already spawned and likely will bc of less content moderation, there are some things I’ve noticed. Please follow this thread and share it. It’s sorta important…

Despite politicians and the media constantly trying to manufacture consent, polls show that there is still strong support for mask mandates on public transportation.

Do you support a mask mandate on airplanes:

Support 57%
Oppose 36%

(Source: docs.cdn.yougov.com/3vmufv6ya9/eco…)

Last Friday, CBS cancelled a segment about our clients suing Amazon for selling suicide kits to their now deceased kids. CBS’ cowardice gave me renewed clarity about how urgent this litigation is. 🧵naomi leeds 1/

Paint a picture
Include the Voter
Define the opposition
Inspire with determination.

Progressive populism can defeat fascism but it takes all of us to be courageous and empowered- not shamed for not chipping in.

A gulf fritillary. Stained glass illuminated by the morning sun.

Gulf Island National Seashore, near Fort Pickens.

3/3

“The bivalent boosters are worth getting. They keep people out of hospitals, save lives and combat the pandemic.” washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

Amsterdam wasn’t always like it is today. In the 50s-60s they surrendered to cars too. But starting in the ‘70s, they chose to change. And they kept choosing to change for decades. They’re STILL choosing to change, as Thomas Schlijper’s great pics show.

Your city can choose to change.

Oh, I don't know. Instead of listening to 13 bankers, why don't you call up 13 working class stiffs who had their jobs outsourced to China and Mexico and then lost their homes after you deregulated and bailed out your friends, the crooks on Wall Street. Look in the mirror, Larry.