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The Last Bookstore in DTLA!

Friendly reminder to support your local independent bookstore this weekend!

A slightly less friendly reminder to just not buy books from Am*zon at all.

I want politics to be about a better everyday life.

Here's what that can look like:

Every single actor is great in it, but Jenny Slate had better get a gd Emmy for her role in Dying for Sex. Also can I have Paula Pell as my death doula?

As of 3/25/25, Texas has reported 327 confirmed cases of measles, 40 were hospitalized.

Neighboring New Mexico is at 43 cases with 2 hospitalizations.

It’s simple. They’re going after the Department of Education to take money from your kids’ schools to give tax breaks to billionaires.

Trump administration's Social Security changes could limit access to benefits for millions Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with…

Starting March 31st, millions of Social Security recipients will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with disabilities.

Advocates are raising concerns about the burden this could place on an already vulnerable population.

Wall Street Bankers Salivate Over Postal Privatization | Revolving Door Project A leaked Wells Fargo paper reveals how corporate profiteers could ransack an institution older than America itself.

A leaked Wall Street memo confirms that privatizing the Post Office would mean higher prices, mass layoffs, and worse service — especially for rural America.

Families of deported Venezuelans dispute gang claims after deportations under Alien Enemies Act NPR talked to the families of four men believed to be in El Salvador. None of them had a serious criminal record in the U.S. Only some had been charged with illegal entry. Three had signed their volun...

NPR talked to the families of four men believed to be in El Salvador. None of them had a serious criminal record in the U.S. Only some had been charged with illegal entry. Three

The only thing keeping me going right now is this new Snoopy screensaver on my AppleTV.

Just heard someone on this train call it San “Lewy” Obispo and my head exploded.

Taking the Coast Starlight back to LA. The rainy season always reminds me why I love California more than any other state.

Our children do not deserve this.

Trump and Elon Musk’s priorities are to give handouts to billionaires rather than support public schools. sfstandard.com/2025/02/19/t...

Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases spanning more than 9 counties The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

This is your daily reminder that measles outbreaks are not normal and it’s preventable with vaccination.

Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.

A 20 inch tall cherry wood shelving unit sitting on cement pavers with gravel and a wood fence behind it. The cabinet has two shelves and walnut feet, attached with dovetail joinery.

Finding joy where I can — used leftover cherry from my last LA Woodshop class to make a little tea cubby. Stole some walnut (and a few tools) from my uncle for the detail/back. The teapot I’m making at ThrowClayLA will have a lovely new home!

Large majority of homeless people in California are not illicit drug users, study finds — Los Angeles Times Even though a majority of people on the streets do not use illegal drugs, they are both a factor leading to homelessness and an effect of it, the study found. Methamphetamine is the drug of choice.

Large majority of homeless people in California are not illicit drug users, study finds - Los Angeles Times

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Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88 The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

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That’s more like it.

everything is a conspiracy if, like david sacks, you are a fucking idiot

Stop asking Black women to fix the shit you broke.

seems like it is a big deal that the unifying ideology of the doge team is neo nazism

Norovirus vaccine trial put on hold An adverse event is causing a pause on the clinical trial. What does this mean?

Late stage norovirus vaccine clinical trial put on hold due to potential risk of a neurological disorder.
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Airbnb has been trash for awhile. This was just confirmation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

The Oregon Trail generation speaks

looking back, AOL had it right. 30 hours of internet per month was the right amount.

The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse.

Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.