Mastodawn

Prince Apr 20, 2023

Starting TAS while waiting for the #startrekpicard finale. It’s definitely giving Jonny Quest and I love it.

Prince Apr 15, 2023

Definitely switching to Mastodon for both the new Strange New Worlds and (especially) Discovery seasons.

I enjoyed the last season of Picard but the fandom flip kind of creeps me out.

Prince Mar 28, 2023

Open Culture (Official)Mar 27, 2023

The Pulp Magazine Archive Lets You Read Thousands of Digitized Issues of Classic Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Detective Fiction

https://www.openculture.com/2023/03/the-pulp-magazine-archive.html

The Pulp Magazine Archive Lets You Read Thousands of Digitized Issues of Classic Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Detective Fiction

Pulp Fiction will likely hold up generations from now, but the resonance of its title may already be lost to history. Pulp magazines, or “the pulps,” as they were called, once held special significance for lovers of adventure stories, detective and science fiction, and horror and fantasy.

Open Culture

Prince Mar 28, 2023

Texas Observer Mar 27, 2023

Important #SaveTXO update: We now have a GoFundMe that is LIVE and accepting donations!

This money will go to support the staff, but donations will also go a long way towards showing that there's a will to keep this magazine alive. https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-texas-observer-journalists-and-staff

#SaveTXO #journalism #Nonprofit #Texas

Prince Mar 28, 2023

Abandoned America Mar 27, 2023

A wooden bowling game left behind in the ward of an abandoned asylum

Explore the rest: https://www.abandonedamerica.us/taunton-state-hospital

The Abandoned Taunton State Hospital (Taunton, MA) | Abandoned America

Taunton State Hospital was a strange and magical experience, full of exhaustion, amazement, and hiding from police. It was all worth it. By Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America.

Prince Mar 28, 2023

Texas Observer Mar 27, 2023

We just found out the Texas Observer is shutting down this week. Unfortunately, we found out via our friends at @texastribune.

It's been an absolute pleasure interacting with everyone in the Fediverse as the Texas Observer, and we'll miss you.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/26/texas-observer-shutting-down/

(Edit: We're not dead yet! There's life in this old pub still. See update at: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/110101912371078713 )

Texas Observer, the legendary liberal magazine, is shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication, which published Ronnie Dugger, Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott, hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.

The Texas Tribune

Prince Mar 17, 2023

Abandoned America Mar 17, 2023

A stairway in an abandoned church

Photos/story at https://www.abandonedamerica.us/third-presbyterian-church

The Sad Story of Chester's Abandoned Third Presbyterian Church

Despite the efforts of a local historical preservation committee, the Third Presbyterian Church in Chester, PA was destroyed by arson.

Prince Mar 15, 2023

brainwise Mar 15, 2023

Publishers are smearing Internet Archive. Visit this site to show your support and speak out for an open internet with uncensored access to knowledge.
https://www.battleforlibraries.com/

Battle for Libraries

Don’t let libraries die. As the future goes digital, major publishers are suing to cut off libraries’ defense of digital books from censorship. It’s time to fight back.

Fight for the Future

Prince Mar 15, 2023

Qasim Rashid, Esq.Mar 15, 2023

A Black man named Rasheem Carter told family & police he feared for his life as 3 white men followed & harassed him. Carter was then found dead with his head dismembered from his body.😳

Yet somehow police suspect "no foul play."😑

This is America.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rasheem-carter-mississippi-dead_n_6410e275e4b0bc5cb64d328b

A Young Black Man Told His Mom He Was Being Followed By White Men. Then He Was Found Dead.

Rasheem Ryelle Carter’s family believes police in Taylorsville, Mississippi, are hiding details about his death.

HuffPost

Prince Mar 5, 2023

Abandoned America Mar 4, 2023

Abandoned church

Gallery/info: https://www.abandonedamerica.us/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin

Requiescat en Pace: The Last Days of the Abandoned Church of the Assumption

Despite years of abuse and countless attempts to demolish it, the Church of the Assumption in Philadelphia still stands... for now. By Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America.