Eric Epstein

In Pictures: Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's Founding Mothers Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women.

Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women. n.pr/493MG7W

Explain to me the rationale of imposing tariffs on uninhabited islands? Is he just trolling us?

Opinion | Trump Is an Angry Little Boy on a Great White Horse Trump lives for perpetual conflict and endless domination games — not a great fit for democracy.

"All magnanimous men have large and healthy egos, but Trump’s narcissism is the elephantiasis of egotism." - David Brooks

Welp, I made it through 20 minutes of his speech. There’s only so much noise pollution I can take.

Good question.

It’s time to start asking the question louder: What exactly does Putin have on Trump?

Grow up, Donald.

On March 9 I’m setting my clocks ahead to January 20, 2029.

It’s just apocalyptic, isn’t it?

You can’t make this stuff up.

“Not really being hyperbolic to say control of those systems would allow an extremely fast collapse of the economy.” As I was saying…

(Also I hate to say it, but a stock market collapse could help.)

I’ve been thinking a lot about this. I don’t have an answer yet. But frankly, until Democratic senators start loudly and constantly making folks aware in every way they know how, I’m not sure the rest of us can make much difference. This is truly scary.

End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say

Constitution? What constitution?

If it walks like a coup and it quacks like a coup…

So much winning (if you’re not dead).

And on the flip side, who complained the price of eggs was too high.

This is patently illegal. Where are the lawsuits?

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Cutting PEPFAR $ directly threatens the health of millions, including LGBTQ+ people already facing stigma & barriers to care. If the freeze isn’t lifted quickly, lifesaving treatment will be removed from up to 25 million people & have devastating global impacts, including HIV drug-resistant strains.

If sustained, this will kill a lot of people.

Only in New York.

To quote @jweirdo.bsky.social: “So what are we going to do about it?”

We. You and me. We’ve licked our wounds; it’s time to get to work.

Oh Jesus

“So women, we love you. We’re going to take care of you.” What, you don’t feel taken care of?

I know Bluesky is new, but they really need to add a What the Fuck? button.

Of all Trump’s executive orders today, this is potentially the most catastrophic.

Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance, and Resources Many in our community are experiencing the heaviness of recent events and a range of emotions including fear, anger, sadness, grief, hopelessness, and…

We know today is a heavy day for many in our community.

Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq

Not a dumb move, actually. He doesn’t stand a snowball’s chance in the election next year (or in court, probably) so he may as well go for the pardon. We can all go pound sand as far as he cares.