POETS Day! Stephen Crane
An adventuring war correspondent with a predilection for ladies of the night and a life-long love of dogs is endearing in our anti-hero age.
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Greenland Won’t Be Red, White, and Blue
One of Donald Trump’s signature new policies is a good representation of what I expect from his new administration.
The Shakedown
As we ramp up to the second Trump Presidency, corporations are lining up to throw money at the incoming President.
Reports: Isreal and Hamas Agree To Cease-fire Deal
A multi-phase cease-fire agreement has reportedly been reached between Isreal and Hamas that includes the release of hostages.
No Fighting In the War Room: Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Livestream Edition
The confirmation process for incoming President Trump’s cabinet picks is ramping up, and both parties are focusing on Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth
Short Status Report on the Abilities of AI
When it comes to the AI debate, we’re stuck with either moving the goalposts or admitting that, yeah, they’ve been met.
Group Activity: Do You Know Your Trump Promises?
From the Washington Post, a quick check on how much you remember from the Trump first term as Trump 2.0 looms.
Open Mic for the week of 1/13/2025
On this day in 1968, Johnny Cash played a concert at Fulsom Prison
Saturday Morning Gaming: Cryptmaster
A little bit of horror, a little bit of wordle, a little bit of typing. Cryptmaster is an all-around amazing game.
From NY Times: Popular Populations Potpourri
If less is more, just imagine how much more more could be, proffers the NY Times Editorial Board on what to do about immigration, population, and the debate over who and how many Americans there should be.
POETS Day! Skipwith Cannéll’s “Nocturnes”
I tried to give the new poem an unbiased look, but was bothered in the first sentence. “Iridescence” doesn’t act. It’s an effect.
A Society of Shame Attached to Everything
The problem with nagging people all the time in an effort to better them is that eventually they tune you out completely.
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through Los Angeles Amid Historic Winds
Apocalyptic scenes in the greater LA as Santa Ana winds reaching hurricane-like force drive uncontrollable brush fires.
Meta Ends Fact-checking Program
Changes in Meta protocol in the United States that effectively ends the company’s efforts at fact checking on platforms like Facebook.
Justin Trudeau Resigns As Liberal Leader and Prime Minster of Canada
Justin Trudeau has resigned pending the election of a new leader for the Liberal Party.
The Piketon Massacre Tragedy, Continued
Jake Wagner’s sentencing was expected to be a formality…For the Rhoden, Manley, and Gilley families, it ended up being anything but…
The Virtue of Tuning Out
Not letting the deluge of news overwhelm and demoralize you is a challenge of this age–but not an insurmountable one.
Re-Open the Asylums: A New Take
It is imperative that we balance compassion with realism and public safety. We must talk about crime, addiction, illness and everything else.
