Michael Waas

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Da Pope. Online now, in Chicago soon. #raygun www.raygunsite.com

בשעה טובה!

Russell Brand Invited To Florida College To Teach Sexual Assault Workshop SARASOTA, FL—As part of an effort to expose the student body to a variety of cultural perspectives, the New College of Florida announced Thursday that it had invited English comedian and podcaster Rus...

I never thought my undergrad would end up being brutally mocked by The Onion but here we go (and it's deserved mocking)

theonion.com/russell-bran...

cc @caseym.org @alexisjsantos.bsky.social

Yup. 🫠

As long as it isn’t Artscroll

Which authority of course: the Septuagint? King James? Some wild evangelical tradition? The Holy See? The Patriarch?

Any one of us is happy to check it for you (we all work together and @caitlinhollander.bsky.social is my wife) so if you want to message us the info (or me and I’ll distribute) we’ll be happy to shed some light

On this, there were clear Magyarized Hungarian Jewish musicians in the US but as @caitlinhollander.bsky.social points out, the Hungarians labeling them as Magyar is pretty clear…

a cartoon says tonight at 11:00 doom on the screen ALT: a cartoon says tonight at 11:00 doom on the screen

Actual doom

4 April 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Ohrdruf, a forced labor camp near Gotha, Germany. The 89th Infantry Division and the 4th Armored Division are recognized as the liberating forces. My great-uncle, with the 89th, arrived at Ohrdruf in the rain, at 1600 on 6 April 1945.

OpenAI's Studio Ghibli meme factory is an insult to art itself Sam Altman is promoting his new image generator by appropriating the work of one of the greatest living animators—who is "disgusted" by AI.

OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.

Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

I love this. My Ottomanist heart sings

Roses are red
Whales are gigantic
I texted the war plans
To the Atlantic

- P. Hegseth

it's a fascinating history and I am sure you now have an even greater appreciation for just how profound this is in the Turkish context.

Beyond the sheer artistry of the images, I am not entirely sure just how many people are aware how subversive this brave individual's actions are in the Turkish context. My Ottomanist and early Turkish republic imagery bells are going off in direct rebuke of AKP.

The aims of Israel's unilateral ending of the ceasefire and return to mass bombing in Gaza:
1. Facilitate's Ben Gvir's return to government
2. Passing of budget (before 31 March otherwise early elections)
3. Deflecting public outrage over the attempted sacking of Attorney General, head of Shin Bet

lol she was living not to far from my grandparents

I’m so tired of hearing Rubio & other rightwingers now claiming that if you’re on a green card you’re a ‘guest’ in this country. BS. You’re a lawful permanent resident. The clue is in the name. If someone is a permanent resident in your home, are they the same as the guests who come and go? Come on.

It’s good to be the king

Our cat appreciates history lectures! @caitlinhollander.bsky.social

What's the Matter with Billionaires? How America's wealthiest sabotage their own prosperity (and ours) to avoid paying taxes

As another Trump-induced market crisis unfolds from tariffs, it's time we ask "What's the Matter with Billionaires?" I've run the numbers. Billionaires do better under Dems. So why do billionaires keep supporting GOP policies against their economic interests? See my latest piece on why. (TLDR 🧵⬇️)

Ah that's why I didn't see it.

Murphy in MA too it appears, I only see San Bruno and Chicago now...

Please also see the webinar that @apgenealogists.bsky.social just put on with @easteuromutt.bsky.social at this link: www.apgen.org/advocacy.php

This is a crisis. Please see fundnara.com for details and speak to your Congresspeople and Senators offices. I know I will be, this is a nonpartisan issue and affects us all.

fundNARA.com - Congress must fund the National Archives at the current level! The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides core government functions necessary to preserve, protect, and make accessible records from all three branches of the federal government.

Records preservation and access is a cornerstone of APG’s advocacy efforts; we encourage you to check out FundNARA.com to learn more about what YOU can do to help keep access to the US National Archives open to genealogists, historians, and others with an interest in American history.

What is the relationship between Congress and records preservation and access? Spoiler alert: funding! Join us on Sunday 2 March to understand more and learn how your voice can make a difference. Event is open to all, but registration is required.