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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Among the worst ideas floating around is that "the free market" will naturally achieve desirable results for society. No, it won't, not even in theory, much less in practice. Markets don't optimize "good for society" unless you make them.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This reminds me of early Richard Scarry (like the book I Am a Bunny) in the best way. So sweet!

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

i feel like inventions used to solve problems ya know, like a standing mixer made it easier to mix things and zippers make it easier to get in and outta pants but our inventions now are like “hey what if it was easier to creep on that girl from the gym” and thats about it

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Raw tomatoes. I can’t even cut them without dry heaving.

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Avery Edison @averyedison.com · 14/06/2026

[yelling to onlookers as I’m torn to pieces by two aliens—one a jagged, crystalline creature stabbing at me with sharp points, the other a gelatinous orb dragging my skin off of me by pawing at it with huge round limbs]: “am I crazy or is this really Kiki/Bouba-coded!?”

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Leah @leah.myatproto.social · 13/06/2026

Wee babby punks. I want to tuck them in, give them a snack, and blast their song at ear drum shattering levels.

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Passing Strange At Present @chimaera.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This. It is now essential that scientists do the research, publish the research, engage with the public about their work, and outspokenly advocate for continued funding, continued support, continued visas. Continued embrace as a demonstrated public good. So many burdens. #Science

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 04/06/2026

Back from three days of talking about art-science collaboration and I have just one request. Every 👏 talk 👏should 👏address 👏 funding 👏 Thank you. #sciart 🧪

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

NEW — My first true foray into AI haterdom is about how those of us not convinced by AI’s inevitability are a real constituency worthy of a voice. Give it a read:

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Hating AI is good, actually

LinkedIn may be awash with boosters, but shunning AI is the human choice.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The common milkweed I feared wouldn’t return has not only come back — it’s an absolute unit. Look at the size of those leaves!! 😍

A woman’s hand rests on a large green common milkweed leaf to show contrast in size.

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alternate rending 😱 🪓 @jamiroqueer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

this is me and can we talk a second about how there’s literally an enzyme that gets cooked off, science solved this mystery, but people STILL won’t believe you

A mem table that reads “that one person:”

The images are of a young white man looking disgusted next to a photo of a raw tomato, then happily eating a slice of pizza next to a picture of tomato sauce-based dishes.

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⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) @stinasdemons.com · 19/04/2026

Pleasantly surprised to wake up and discover it is still chilly out, after we had random thunderstorms last night. Very much enjoying the lack of hot weather here today

Picture of Billy Idol, shirtless with text that says
"IT'S A NICE DAY FOR A LIGHT SWEATER
IT'S A NICE DAY FOR A CARDIGAAAAAN!!"

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Alternate Histories @alternatehistories.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The new breed of tech idiots all want to be Steve Jobs but the thing about Jobs & Apple (setting aside their problems) is that the run from the iMac (1998) to the iPad (2010) was genuinely revolutionary AND instantly accessible. The moment you saw an iPod (2001) you understood and you wanted one

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

My mom used to say “I can’t hear myself think” and now I totally get it (part parenthood, part general overstimulation.)

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Mike Ginn @shutupmikeginn.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The 30 Rockification of real life is nearing completion

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

When I was still on Facebook I got this argument from the mod of a native plant group. They’d shared an AI-generated image—in a post about the negative impacts of leaf blowers!—and got super defensive when I commented that AI use was at odds with their message and mission.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The non-profit National Butterfly Center is a 100 acre (0.4 sq km) botanical garden located along the US-Mexico border near Mission, TX. It hosts 200 wild butterfly species on migrations to & from Mexico. And now it will be a construction zone so we can build a rusting metal wall.

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Border wall to run through National Butterfly Center, CBP says

A border wall could run through the National Butterfly Center and other areas previously exempted by Congress. CBP told Border Report on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that 34 miles of prime border wall ste...

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

💯 This hurts and strengthens my resolve to push forward with the community-based native plant projects I have in the works.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I had a novelty plastic clock shaped like a wolf with a saxophone (he somehow sang and played sax at the same time.) I woke up every morning to “Hey, hey, don’t ya know now you’ve gotta get up so you can get dooooooown!” 😭

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

literally your customer base was 90% parents of young children who want a good future for their kids in which they can be free to be themselves, no matter who they are. you told those people to go fuck themselves. they won't be back

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

things every single republican president of your lifetime has done - started a war in the middle east - completely destroyed the economy

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

A friend and I had a double-feature of Kids and Welcome to the Dollhouse in high school. Not a good idea. My others: Requiem for a Dream and Gummo.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Saturday night in: collaging with candy.

Closeup on paper scraps and vintage ephemera with a poppy-colored Fiesta Ware bowl filled with gummy candy out of focus in the background.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I think the issue here isn’t that “white people tacos” (sometimes) include black olives, but that she considers opening a can and dumping olives into a colander “decanting.”

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I’m 5’2” so I’ve always had a list of musicians who are my height tucked away in my brain. Off the top of my head: Prince (RIP), Susanna Hoffs, Paul Simon.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This is who runs this account.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

(I also recognize this is extremely insignificant amid all the horrors and I’m privileged as hell to be able to complain about something so petty. It’s still annoying.)

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

One of the few pleasures I have left in this hellscape is perfume. I ordered samples that were on the USPS truck en route to my house yesterday — and no one on my street got mail. At all. Kids are back at school, it hasn’t snowed in close to a week & temps are standard winter cold. What gives?

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The Onion @theonion.com · 02/02/2026

Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I’m unique. I’m one-of-a-kind. I’m individual angel pie.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Frankenstein: Creation of Culture Communication Theory Persuasion Audio Production Math 99 (aka “math for English majors”)

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Karis Welch @kariswelch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Beyond gutted about Catherine O’Hara. What a phenomenal loss.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I have a ticket to see Sharp Pins tonight but we’re buried in snow and dealing with single digit temps. Hoping Snail Mail makes a stop in Pittsburgh this spring so I can see both bands (+ Swirlies!!)

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

A nurse. A researcher. A helper.

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The feeling is mutual. (I showed this to my Green Day-obsessed 13-year-old and he just laughed and laughed…)

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Louisa @louisathelast.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The New Deal is one of the best things this godforsaken country ever managed to put together, and Republicans have been wanting to gut it ever since. I think this is specific, targeted hate, not just a brainless drive for real estate value

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 21/01/2026

Every day brings a new level of rage never dreamed possible. A nesting doll of rages

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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I normally don't break my schedule for newsletters because breaking news isn't my thing. But things are escalating quickly, so I made an exception. Please read and share these remarks from @governorwalz.mn.gov. www.altrightdelete.news/p/you-need-t...

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You Need to Watch Governor Walz’s Remarks

Things are escalating quickly. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 07/01/2026

Every Trait Disqualifying ICE Agent From Previous Jobs Ideal For Current One theonion.com/every-trait-disqualify…

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Mabel Syrup @emmylis.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Pittsburgh’s beloved (and last standing) alt-weekly, and VACCINES?! All wiped out in a day. No words.

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a woman in a black dress says it - it - the f - it - flam - flames

ALT: a woman in a black dress says it - it - the f - it - flam - flames

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Katie Croonenberghs Art @kamakru.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

There's going to be a lot in 2026. We knew 2025 was only the start and the news will be non-stop. I will be trying my absolute best to continue creating and posting art. This is not an attempt to ignore everything going on, but an attempt at balance.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I think this is why fascists love AI art, not because it is good, but because it is bad. Not because it is original, but because it is stolen. To make art as an expression of skill and craft and humanity reinforces humanity. To push a button that steals art and call it your own is domination.

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SpaceTessContinuum @eigenvalue.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

www.npr.org/sections/sho... On Friday, the rule will be entered into the federal registrar. There will be a time for public comment for 60 days. The ACLU is attempting to fight this from going into effect.

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have ...

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