Charles Hughes

I can't think of a more racist rant from any American in public life, let alone a president. How are all of these journalists and other people just standing there, saying nothing??? And no response. No follow up??? WTAF.

I almost did a Pop Con paper a few years ago on this very thing.

Turn It Up - Jimmy Cliff Edition Charles pays tribute to the great artist

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Strong agree

Props to Sabrina Carpenter, she knew full well what the backlash would be the minute she told them to fuck off and stop using her songs to whitewash their shit. It is refreshing to see someone in the spotlight who would rather believe in something than stay quiet and play the game.

The people who are trying to destroy universities when it comes to inclusion around race and gender are also opposed to inclusion around disability. This bullshit gives them cover. Once again, legacy media laundering far right complaints because it makes elites feel smug.

Wow, he really *does* hate Woke

Accommodation Nation America’s colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem. By Rose Horowitch

The administration is extorting universities for billions of dollars and attempting to destroy free speech, academic freedom, and independent thought but the Atlantic talked to a few professors at elite universities who think the problem is that some students need a little extra time on exams

If ever there was a time to use this meme, it's now:

AIDS Benefit Album 'Red Hot + Country' Was Ahead of Its Time – Good Country In honor of World AIDS Day, we take a deep dive into this star-studded 1994 country compilation and how the unlikely project came to be.

This World AIDS Day, look back on the star studded 1994 COUNTRY album Red Hot + Country raising funds and awareness for AIDS research! Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton… yes, it happened!

thebluegrasssituation.com/read/1994-ai...

That Viral Essay Scandal is (SURPRISE!) Actually About Trans People A shoddy Oklahoma University essay went viral. Cis people think this is about conservatives whining for better grades. Trans people see a planned attack on a trans academic. (Note for free subscriber...

For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:

It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!

www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...

Donate to Help the Maloon & Rabin Family Recover After Their Accident, organized by Eileen Price On Thanksgiving night, the Maloon & Rabin family was involved… Eileen Price needs your support for Help the Maloon & Rabin Family Recover After Their Accident

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Really hard not to see this whole thing as an effort to get a trans person fired from her TA job

The Fractured Mirror: Nathan Rabin's Happy Place's Definitive Guide to American Movies About Filmmaking Nathan Rabin's Happy Place's Definitive Guide to American Movies About Filmmaking

Some bad news. The great film and culture writer Nathan Rabin was in a serious car accident. He is expected to recover, but he has a rough path ahead. Now is a great time to buy his new book (I just did, looks cool!) - a thorough investigation of movies about movies.

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This disability education law turned 50 today. Disability advocates want more. "Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.

For the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I spoke with advocates about how this law is crucial–and the ways in which disability education can be made better as its under attack from the Trump administration at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

A Tribute to an Oracle, Alice Wong Alice had the ability to look to the future and a world where laws and attitudes did not keep disabled people poor, pitied, and isolated.

"In many ways, Alice Wong was the first disabled public intellectual, & that “public” piece was not necessarily something the disability community was prepared for. " Beautiful tribute to oracle & forever loved @sfdirewolf.bsky.social , by wonderful Rebecca Cokely. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”

The three spirits:

Honoring Alice Wong: Reprinting Bitch Magazine's Access Series Alice Wong, who reshaped the world of disability media, joined our ancestors on November 14, 2025. The Flytrap is proud to reprint her curated Access Series for Bitch Magazine.

In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:

…And the restaurant…

YouTube video by Rolling Stone Todd Snider’s Friends Remember the Songwriter | Rolling Stone Nashville Now

This conversation is a beautiful tribute to Todd:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_kk...

yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore

I feel like we need this

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces transition committees New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani​ announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.

Honored to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Transition Committee on Technology. For too long, too many New Yorkers have been left behind. NYC deserves governance that centers affordability, equity, and the public good-looking forward to the work ahead. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

Ugh! That’s the worst.

I actually avoided Tweedy solo shows for years because of two bad crowd experiences. Luckily, the crowd for the Memphis stop of this tour was as fantastic as the show.

I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.

Yes. Very glad you mention the songwriting - he’s in the conversation (or should be) for the great singer-songwriters of his era.

Turn It Up - Todd Snider Edition We pay tribute to the great singer-songwriter

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YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic Roots Radical

Years ago, I was at a party in Madison, Wisconsin where the DJ put on this track and it sounded like the greatest record ever made. Still does, sometimes.

Not only is this a great deep-dive into a film that's become one of my favorites, but it contains a lovely tribute to Shelley Duvall as a bonus.

You're so welcome! As soon as you told me your idea, I knew it was destined to be a book. And a very good one, at that.