As is the case with all human behavior, distraction is just another way our brains attempt to deal with discomfort. If we accept this fact, it makes sense that the only way to handle distraction is by learning to handle pain.

Using negative COVID tests to decide if it’s safe to go to parties is like using pregnancy tests as contraception.

This makes me so angry.

Black business ownership: 40% decline. Eviction risks: 40 mil. people Black families are struggling to keep roofs over their heads, food in their bellies, and healthcare covered. This isn't about a stimulus. This is about survival. And $600 aint it. We demand monthly checks.

I know there’s a few people out there that loved Flash. But let’s be honest, it sucked. It wasn’t a real animation tool. It wasn’t a real programming language. It was this hack that went on way too long.

Design for all Americans: How Biden’s design team helped defeat Trump f-st.co/xAquT47

Can’t believe the creators of the monster have lost control of the monster, is there any precedent for this in books or film

Twitter bans for inciting violence should last for months or years not hours.

I'm happy to see people do the right thing, even when they're late. But the Republicans changing their vote on EC certification never thought the election was stolen. They thought there'd be no consequences for indulging Trump's lies. They were wrong, and a woman is now dead.

Waiting on Twitter to follow suit....

Authorities are more than twice as likely to break up a left-wing protest than a right-wing protest. 53eig.ht/3hWomZ3

FINALLY!

If no vendor wants to do business with you and your money is no good, perhaps it’s not “everyone else” who’s the problem.

“The cloud is bullshit because I can’t use their services to call for the deaths of elected officials” is one hell of a take, and I’m seeing it more than I would have expected.

Very clear explainer and good Q&A on #parlershutdown can be found here👇. Props to Corey Quinn for the detailed breakdown.

If you combine anonymity and complete lack of content oversight, you don't get Shakespeare. You get 4chan.

Any Member who refuses to wear a mask should be fully held accountable for endangering our lives because of their selfish idiocy. I'm calling for every single Member who refuses to wear a mask in the Capitol to be fined and removed from the floor by the Sergeant at Arms.

I love data.

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