Links for you. Science:
Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause
Great tits have a surprisingly good memory — and are much smarter than we thought
Why Increased Testing Is Critical For The Bird Flu
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Genomic epidemiology and evolution of rhinovirus in western Washington State, 2021-22
Did this citizen scientist develop the perfect, chemical-free lawn?
Other:
Not Voting (excellent; highlights a critical misunderstanding)
“Some folks need killing!”: It’s time to take MAGA threats of violence literally and seriously. A leader of Project 2025 declares the authoritarian “revolution” will be “bloodless” only “if the left allows it”
Peter Baker Argues Joe Biden Is Unfit because Peter Baker Is Too Lazy to Read the Homework
Send Wealthy Tree Killers to Jail
Counties and states are ending single-family zoning. Homeowners are suing. A trial over Arlington’s “missing middle” policy in Northern Virginia shows how the fiery debate over this suburban planning ideal is moving from city halls to courthouses. (gift link)
Kamala Harris Could Beat Donald Trump
Kamala Harris won’t save Democrats if she takes over for Biden, warns historian who correctly predicted 9 of the last 10 elections
‘Some folks need killing’: North Carolina Lt. Gov takes Christian nationalism to dangerous low. Mark Robinson’s newly explicit calls for killing perceived enemies show how seamlessly Christian nationalists can glide into promoting real violence.
Former Social Security watchdog abused her authority, investigation finds. The Social Security Administration’s former inspector general abused her authority and undermined the integrity of her office, a report from a committee of federal watchdogs found. (Trump appointee)
Stop saying “conservative” when you mean fascist
A vote for Republicans is a vote for fascism
Escape From the Box: New technology and old tactics have made buying a car a death march of deception. Jase Patrick, who spent 15 years in the business, reveals the dealer secrets.
Meet the group behind Trump’s fascist 2025 agenda
It’s Time to Get Used to the Idea of President Kamala Harris
The destruction of the regulatory state is already happening. The post-Chevron world is here.
“Immensely disappointing”: Nike killing app for $350 self-tying sneakers. Without updates or ability to download after August, app will become useless.
For MAGA people, no electoral loss for the right at home or abroad is legitimate
Every Time You Post to Instagram, You’re Turning on a Light Bulb Forever
What Are We Doing Here
Down with HOAs: Homeowner associations make it harder to own a home.
Boebert’s “DEI hire” remark towards Karine Jean-Pierre causes blowback
Raising Hell: Remembering Jane McAlevey, 1964–2024
Elections Are Purely Practical
The Corrupt Supreme Court Makes A Reckless Mess Of Broadband Consumer Protection (And Everything Else)
The White House faces questions about Biden’s health. Here are some answers
The Push for a D.C. Council Resolution Demanding a Ceasefire in Gaza Is Roiling the Wilson Building
mikethemadbiologist
This is about the “Not Voting” article. There are differences between the situation with decent humans (ie. leftists) with the Democrats and the rabid MAGA right with the Republicans.
1. The Republicans were already half-way there, and didn’t have anything resembling the Corporate Democrats and the saboteurs.
2. “Triangulation” — a term invented by the Clinton Administration. The left side of the Democratic party can be depended on for votes, so they can be ignored in favor of the “swing voters”. The only way the left can influence is if they become swing voters themselves.
3. The specific issue in this case is Israel’s slaughter of the Gazans, and the Biden Administration’s persistent postponement of reckoning.
If our Constitution is overthown — martial law, military takeover, etc. — no law, no US Supreme Court holding, will prevent me, if I ever get into power, from chopping the person responsible to pieces on national television.
Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead
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