The Battle of the Peasants, by M.D. Hout, 17th c
“This would move the federal government, which for many decades has been asleep at the switch, from inaction to obstruction, to actually getting in the way of public health,” said Asm. Jesse Gabriel. www.thenewlede.org/2026/04/an-i...
An industry-backed "Trojan horse" bill would trample state food safety laws, critics warn
A federal bill that would preempt hundreds of state food safety laws would weaken protections for consumers from toxic chemicals, critics warn even as backers of the bill argue it would lower food cos...
thenewlede.org
Lord Nelson was 5ft 6in. His statue is 17ft 4in. That’s Horatio of 3:1.
In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee
In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee
As the public consultation on the BBC nears its end, the right will be out in force to undermine it. But its supporters can do their bit – with this guidance, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
theguardian.com
This is Wiley. He has never seen snow before and wants to make sure he gets a real good look at it. For science. 12/10 (IG: smileywileydog)
Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories. Read the story behind this stat here: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/zurich-turned-rooftops-into-climate-shield/
Now this is a headline. Front page lead in NYT. And very strong, no-BS story by @julianbarnes.bsky.social Barnes and Catie Edmondson. Respect, to all involved. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
Scientists know that extreme weather events are becoming more severe, Austyn Gaffney reports. But the Trump administration’s actions are holding them back from predicting how bad floods could get:
NOAA Has Been Trying to Predict How Bad Floods Could Get
Under the Trump administration, the future of those projects is up in the air.
bit.ly
Man Relaxing His Overwhelming Anxiety For Just A Moment Finally Gives Pack Of Coyotes The Opening They Need theonion.com/man-rel...
🍕 These junior Texans are getting to grab a well-deserved slice and time to bond! In partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, WCK supported a cooking class for children affected by recent flash flooding in Texas. The kids learned culinary skills and made their own veggie pizzas. #ChefsForTexas
Don’t want to worry you unduly, but it’s very hard to find any footage of the techbros and datagarchs saying they really like people. Sure, ‘humanity’ as a concept gets positive reviews but nothing really warm and memorable about people. youtube.com/shorts/LXpc1...
Why Is a Man Unsure About Humanity’s Worth Helping Design Its Digital Future?
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
youtube.com
everything is terrible so here’s the swedish chef doing rapper’s delight
this is how civilizations end
David Gilbert@davidgilbert.bsky.social · last yr.Extremists, right-wing influencers and GOP lawmakers spent the days after the tragic Texas floods pushing conspiracies about "weather weapons." On Sunday, a weather radar system was vandalized and one extremist group is taking credit with @mollytaft.com www.wired.com/story/texas-...
Last week, @rhodesben.bsky.social and I did a Munk Debates against Kevin Roberts and Kellyanne Conway on whether Trump is leading America into a new golden age. We won. This is from my closing statement. There’s nothing golden about a movement that bathes in gratuitous cruelty.
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show. Abundance and The Left. @saikatc.bsky.social and Zephyr Teachout offer their perspectives on why America struggles to build. open.spotify.com/episode/0Y1k... youtu.be/Ib1wzwbL7Is?...
Three Visions of Where Democrats Went Wrong | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
The Biggest Chemical Cover-up in History Watch our latest video in full on YouTube youtu.be/SC2eSujzrUY
The Biggest Chemical Cover-up in History
YouTube video by Veritasium
youtu.be
Of course in the UK we say “Fourth the May be with you”.
This Earth Day, stream “Common Ground” and “Kiss the Ground,” two documentaries about regenerative agriculture and how it can help fight climate change. Make sure to join the live Q&A at 10am PT on April 22: commongroundfilm.org/earth-day-20...
