Inertia: the state of not moving — of being stranded, stuck, at the mercy of someone else’s timetable or decision. A sense of stuckness in time and place seems to be what binds us. ‘Broken Britain’ has become a broken record. Across the West, politicians promise radical, populist change that none can deliver once in […]
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Could a constitutional amendment overturn Citizens United?
I do not have much time to write today as I am moving house later this afternoon and have a few work meetings to attend before that. So the next topic might take two shorter parts. As predicted, Ms Takaichi became the first female Prime Minister for Japan on Tuesday after consolidating a coalition with…
Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.
The post Coffee workers give bosses a roasting first appeared on Solidarity Online.
The parasites found lurking in 1,000-year-old feces give a glimpse into the health and daily life of the past
The post What Poop Reveals About Ancient Humans appeared first on Nautilus.
“Thieves in balaclavas broke into Paris’ Louvre museum on Sunday morning, using a crane to smash an upstairs window, then stealing priceless objects from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes.”
— Reuters
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I am the best at what I do. I move with precision, each step a carefully choreographed ballet. I do not simply steal things like a common pickpocket; I perform. I create. I inspire.
But not before 9:30 a.m.
If I were to, say, steal the crown jewels from the Louvre, I would not get up at the crack of dawn to do it. Mais non! How could I be expected to perform my best work without a good night’s sleep? Heist days are long, and a sleepy thief is a grouchy thief. And what of my petit dejeuner? Am I to rappel from the roof of the museum’s jewel wing without having enjoyed my pain au chocolat? I may be a thief, but I am not an animal.
Ecosystems that have not been fully explored or catalogued by science are at risk of severe damage
The post Mysterious Deep Sea Habitats Reveal New Species appeared first on Nautilus.
Australia’s ambassador to America, Kevin Rudd, has reached out to the member for Hume, Angus Taylor, to discuss the benefits of white anting amongst other topics. ”I saw Sussan Ley on TV the other day and she had a few... Read More ›
The AI video reposted by Donald Trump in response to the No Kings marches has...
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller’s legal organization is urging both the Supreme Court and regulators to disenfranchise voters.
The days of justifying American military intervention anywhere in the world are on their way out.
The post The U.S. Isn’t Even Bothering With Its Usual Lies to Sell Its Regime Change War in Venezuela appeared first on The Intercept.
After months of data collection and analysis, PRRI (in partnership with E.J. Dionne Jr. and...
Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey joins Mnar Adley to expose Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel “Peace” Prize farce and the UK’s crackdown on pro-Palestine voices.
The post Nobel “Peace” Prize of Shame & the UK/Israeli Crackdown, with Tadhg Hickey appeared first on MintPress News.
Why eating disorders are so prevalent in Latinx and AAPI communities in the U.S.
Hooray, you’re on the list. Take this buzzer, stand across the street in that puddle, and wait for a little shock. The estimated wait time is six hours. And don’t be surprised if we’re not here when your table is called. We could be anywhere at any time. However, we’re usually near the morgue.
What’s our name? It depends. Our food truck is called Eat Pray Cramp Vomit. Our counter at the food hall is called Le Coli. Our online delivery service is called Dysentery. Our insufferable pop-up? It’s difficult to pronounce. It’s all consonants and diacritical marks. Along with some gagging and sputtering.
No, no, we don’t kill our patrons. Not intentionally. Although we have had some losses. Who hasn’t? Unlike other food collectives, we’ve learned to embrace our mortality rate. It’s part of our ambience. Our joie de vivre! Chef Claire says that a high propensity for death elevates the palate. Until it doesn’t.
Trump’s partial East Wing demolition and $250 million presidential ballroom is sponsored by Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and more.
When West Midlands Police announced that Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters would be banned from their clash with Aston Villa, our establishment immediately decried this as an attack on Jews. But as a Jew who attends football weekly, I know this is a lie. This is about the British Government using Jews as a shield — […]
For Simone Weil, attention was akin to prayer.
Readers may remember the following chart. Bear it in mind. Here’s a summary from Chris Brunet of the cuts: According to the Crimson report, which quotes five anonymous faculty sources, the reductions are as follows: Science PhD admissions slashed by more than 75% Arts & Humanities cut by about 60% Social Sciences reduced 50–70% History […]
Fossil fuel interests are colluding with billionaire-owned media companies to block the UK's transition towards a cheaper and greener future, argues Donnachadh McCarthy
Marcuse identifies several mechanisms for how society creates the one-dimensional man: The system generates a vast array of artificial needs (for specific brands, consumer goods, lifestyles) that keep people in a state of perpetual consumption. Satisfying these ‘false needs’ creates a feeling of comfort and contentment, making people unwilling to challenge the system that provides […]