I finally got around to watching SPIDER NOIR, and it was really good. Nick Cage did a great job, and as always Brendan Gleeson is such an underrated actor, everything he is in, is just amazing.
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Asst. Teaching Prof of History, Penn State University, Scranton. Late Medieval England and theatre enthusiast. I attempt to study treason and its evolution.
One more interesting point: this spring I sat down with Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes for an extensive interview about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media has unquestionably aided the Trump administration’s cover up here.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.gov · 2d agoBombshell new report out from my investigators this morning spanning our four year investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial records. This report shows exactly how Wall Street protected Epstein and enabled his sex trafficking for decades. Mega thread following with some key points:
Fun fact, if you have a bank account that your parents are listed as a joint owner, and one of them dies, you have to pay an Inheritance Bill on your own bank account in PA. Yeah, totally cool I have to pay a tax on having money in my bank account.
Can't think of a thing that will radicalize a generation faster than "you've gotta let that old man in the corner over there see what's inside those pants before you play Kindergarten volleyball."
Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 3d agoAn initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play
Awesome to get an email this morning that a textbook I put in for a course is out of print, and just being notified now, when the course begins on the 24th. I put in the book request back in February, as an FYI.
Tonight’s Klan rally in Fishers Indiana, featuring Greg Bovino, is sponsored by the group of guys who take secret pics of Muslims families out for walks and then threaten them These ppl are doing Indianas GOP Second Klan from the 1920’s
I stopped buying it years ago but I’ll never ever again accept “we just can’t” from a Democrat or hold my tongue criticizing them over doing maximum effort to help this country. If you’re soft on the fascists you’re effectively an ally of the fascists.
i really can't cope with our nation's journalists being so bad at their jobs
Edward Alexander@makemeamap.bsky.social · 5d agoIf only there was a way CNN could've checked to verify the prices over the last few years
With this new red scare taking shape ahead of the midterms, expect the GOP to increasingly flirt with this “better dead than red” rhetoric
Matt McManus@mattpolprof.bsky.social · 5d agoReally making the whole "dont call us fascists!" pitch a little harder.
I could sit in that on the porch to that cabin looking over that water with some music playing, for hours. and be at peace.
If you are not watching LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS do yourself a favor and watch it. It is so damn good.
"Russia's invasion becomes a 'war in Ukraine.' Moscow's neo-imperial bid for a sphere of influence, where neighbors are to be murdered until they give up sovereignty, becomes "security interests." Ukraine's refusal to be massacred morphs into an obstacle to peace," writes Andrew Chakhoyan.
When righteous calls to end the war become warmongering
Russia's war on Ukraine has yet to end because Russia keeps waging it. It is shocking, though regrettably unsurprising, that in the fifth summer since the 2022 escalation by the aggressor, and 12 yea...
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To those who respond, "I would [do X] against them," please know that is what they want. This is persecution-seeking behavior / engagement trolling. The preaching is secondary. They want to go home, tell their community how they were persecuted for God, and remain smugly isolated. I've been there.
Hemant Mehta@friendlyatheist.com · last wk.Evangelist Whitney Lynn says she preaches on planes because she loves “a captive audience.” She's not alone. It's becoming a trend. If spreading your message requires listeners who can't escape, maybe it's not as compelling as you think. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...
On the phone with my bank, b/c they screwed something up and now the state says I owe more money, and I am on hold with the automated keeps saying "since we are busier than normal, you can press 2 and someone will call you when available" Honey, I ain't got nothing to do today, I will wait.
Just watched DISCLOSURE DAY, and it was a really good film. I just absolutely hate this new sci-fi troupe of having extreme glare as a result of lighting in movies. It is just so off putting and takes away from the story, it needs to stop.
You'll not convince me this isn't the historically accurate Odysseus.
I believe this is what doctors refer to as “gender-affirming care.”
Matthew Gault@mjgault.bsky.social · 3w agoHegseth announced they're gonna start screening for T and administering testosterone treatment for warriors found wanting
United, to their credit, just gave me $175 to use on any flight as a result of this terrible flight. Good for up to 1 year. Not sure I will use it, since not planning any trips anytime soon, but still nice to see them do this without me asking first.
@proffrisch.bsky.social · last mo.Ok. After a 3 hr weather delay. Fly 5 hour loop, another 3 hr till board, then sat on plan 3 hr waiting for supplies. Or, 14 1/2 hr delay i got to London. Now, she nce i can't figure the train system out, on a bus for 6 hrs to get to Leeds.
I was looking up pics of "cute puppies" as one does when board. And well....OMG!!!!!
Finishing my first in person IMC. Got to hear a ton of amazing papers/research and meet a few lovely people, and a falcon. Now to refrain from trying to do all the research ideas that hit me this week. #IMC2026 #Scranton2Leeds
On this day in 1981, Richard Cobb got an honorary degree from the University of Essex. That may not seem significant to you, but it makes this afternoon the 45th anniversary of one of the finest graduation addresses ever delivered 🧵
