I am so torn between wanting to know what's going on in the world, and becoming terribly depressed and pessimistic when I find out.

I could ignore the news, couldn't I? I mean, I am some random no-consequence dude in his 60s, who cares? Right? But...

#currentevents #News

Chloé Zhao Has Looked Into the Void
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/chloe-zhao-has-looked-into-the-void?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Culture @culture-NewYorker

President Bystander stumped when asked about pardon he signed hours earlier (Steve Benen/MSNBC)

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/president-bystander-stumped-asked-pardon-signed-hours-earlier-rcna239579
http://www.memeorandum.com/251024/p87#a251024p87

I had no idea that there was a porn movie co-written by the novelist who wrote DR. STRANGELOVE, even to the point of reusing jokes.

https://buttondown.com/charliejane/archive/gonzo-wtf-movies-that-i-utterly-love/

LA Times: I’m a U.S. citizen. I’m always going to carry my passport now. Thanks, Supreme Court

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-09/supreme-court-decision-racial-profiling-immigration

#immigration #fascism #ice #scotus

This Sunday morning I received an anonymous threat, threatening violence against me for speaking up for Palestine.

I realized a harsh truth: There's a well funded network targeting pro justice activists to threaten us into silence. We must not comply.
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/another-violent-threat-for-speaking