#Reading is ‘Dying.’ But What Counts as Reading? by @wldhistoryfacts medium.com/age-of-aware...
Reading is “Dying.” But What Counts as Reading?
The history and future of an essential practice
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James Frederick Stephens, J.D.
@jamfste.bsky.social
Progressive historian, lawyer, philosopher, and writer. Defender of the rule of law. Lover of virtue, beauty, wisdom, humor, and joy. Born to learn and share, but then aren't we all?
We have more to fear from stupid people than evil ones open.substack.com/pub/bigthink...
We have more to fear from stupid people than evil ones
Philosopher Jonny Thomson walks through 3 conditions for stupidity that destroys societies.
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Why Modern Society Hates Intelligence | Medium medium.com/@monalazzar/...
Age of Stupid: Why Modern Society Hates Intelligence
Intelligence is the new sin.
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gotta wonder how many congresspeople—Dem or Repub.—are actually IN the Epstein files
Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d agoEvery vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general is a vote to continue the coverup of the Epstein Files.
Furthermore, men of quality embrace #equality and do what they can to help others achieve and protect it. Q: Are #MAGA males men of quality, or frightened little boys?
LIA 福振凡 🇨🇳🇺🇸@fuzhenfan.bsky.social · 4mo ago
My 2026 Summer Reading & Music Lists by @BarackObama medium.com/p/my-2026-su...
My 2026 Summer Reading & Music Lists
Summer Reading List:
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3 Art Terms That Will Change the Way You Look at Paintings Enhance your art vocabulary with these expressions medium.com/@christopher...
3 Art Terms That Will Change the Way You Look at Paintings
Enhance your art vocabulary with these expressions
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I think "Candy-O" came out around 1978. "High Voltage" too, maybe? And perhaps the first B-52s album? In the ballpark, at least.
What can we learn about assessment and AI from doomscrolling socials? lydiaarnold.net/2026/07/30/w...
What can we learn about assessment and AI from doomscrolling socials?
While doomscrolling earlier this week – bad habits, but hey! – I caught the Aldi supermarket thread (great doom scrolling!), where the question was posed (paraphrased): if other superma…
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I would love to know the actual number of deaths Donald Trump is directly and indirectly responsible for since his initial term, and throughout his lifetime... that should be the real question here.
"I was hungry" and you cut SNAP. "I was thirsty" and you cut funding to ensure clean water. "I was sick" and you cut medicaid. "I was a stranger" and you deported me...
Documents filed in Comey seashell case show DOJ is trying to prove its a case with a disgruntled former associate, a TV actress, and a mobster, none of whom has any first-hand information. What a mockery of justice. One more reason to block Blanche. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u...
Trump Demanded Details of Agents’ Interview of Comey, New Filing Says (Gift Article)
The request suggests the intense personal involvement of President Trump in investigating one of his longtime critics, the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.
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I had a weird troll situation. Although uncertain, I think the guy had two accounts, with different profiles. One was the "good cop"; the other was the "bad cop". I think what I was being investigated for was thinking and expressing thoughts damaging to a future Democratic presidential candidate😄
Stan Marsh: That's A Little Strange, Isn't It?
ALT: Stan Marsh: That's A Little Strange, Isn't It?
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Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is a Conservative Christian Masterpiece by @dustin_arand medium.com/@dustinarand...
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is a Conservative Christian Masterpiece
And that’s why MAGA hates it
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I get upset with mind-numbed cheerleaders for the Democratic Party, and self-appointed "loyalty police" who like to chastise those who dare to voice independent thinking that goes against the party propaganda. They are the flip side of the MAGA-cult coin.
Eighty-nine percent of voters — overwhelming majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and independents — say corruption is responsible for policies that benefit billionaires and big corporations at the expense of the American people. bit.ly/4apvVns
Poll: Voters Want Solutions for Government Corruption
Overwhelming majorities across parties see corruption as a major problem and back measures to limit self-dealing by officials and the influence of money in politics.
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Bluesky has value. One can learn good stuff here. And, if one has the stomach for it, one can be convinced to unlearn bad stuff here as well. It's embarrassing, but I love to be corrected when I'm wrong. It's like getting rid of a wart that's been with you so long you've forgotten it.
I have learned that there isn't much that Beshear can do. Maybe he didn't know his flimsy legal position at the time? In any case, Beshear ought to correct erroneous public perceptions by clarifying that he is on weak legal ground at best and, in reality, that his hands are tied. He stepped in it.
James Frederick Stephens, J.D.@jamfste.bsky.social · last wk.What is Andy Beshear waiting for? A little bold, unapologetic, actual action would be nice for a change. It was past time to take action over a week ago when this article was first posted. All empty talk, sir? I think we've all had enough of that kind of uninspiring leadership from entrenched Dems.
What is Andy Beshear waiting for? A little bold, unapologetic, actual action would be nice for a change. It was past time to take action over a week ago when this article was first posted. All empty talk, sir? I think we've all had enough of that kind of uninspiring leadership from entrenched Dems.
#SupremeCourt To Take Another Treason Test. The choice is between pleasing the anti-American #TrumpRegime or upholding the #Constitution. Will they fail the test once again? apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow for now an executive order targeting mail-in voting.
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Mrs. and I went to a screening of "Matewan" last night at Williams College. Several actors and the directors from the film were there to talk about the movie, coal country issues, and why unions are critical to a #democracy. See the movie if you need #resistance inspiration. tinyurl.com/29dzwznq
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Check showtimes and buy tickets at your local theater
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I followed starter packs to begin my Bluesky adventure. That's what I understood to be the recommended way to get going on this platform. It felt weird following so many people at once. I hope I did it right.
Before we build more roads, let's take care of the ones we already have. Across the country, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and transit systems need repairs. But this bill prioritizes highway expansion instead. ‼️Congress should fix what we have first. Tell them ➡️ buff.ly/JJBoCJH
