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Author Archives: Luke Ford
WP: Trump pushes for changes that keep opposition off balance, are hard to reverse
The Washington Post reports: The administration’s approach: Overwhelm with action, outrun the usual checks on executive power, and change government and the country so quickly that some impacts could be irreversible even if courts later intervene. White House deputy chief … Continue reading
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NYT: ‘Companies Pull Back From Pride Events as Trump Targets D.E.I.’
The New York Times reports: Pride organizers say major longtime backers are reducing their support as corporate America retreats from diversity initiatives under President Trump. When it came time to plan San Francisco Pride this year, Suzanne Ford, the organization’s … Continue reading
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What are the dumbest pieties?
Grok says: People often toss around sayings that sound noble or wise but crumble under scrutiny. Here are some of the most significant false pieties that slip by unquestioned: “Everything happens for a reason.” – It’s comforting, sure, but it … Continue reading
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Trump’s belligerence might help the left overseas
Carl Benjamin posts: Trump’s belligerence towards Canada, along with the cold face his administration has shown to America’s allies more broadly, has hurt the right wing cause in every other country. It has allowed the left to claim the nationalistic … Continue reading
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Why do gays love poppers more than straights?
Grok says: Historically, poppers gained popularity in gay male subcultures, particularly from the 1970s onward, during the rise of disco and club scenes where they were sold as “room odorizers” or “video head cleaners” to skirt legal restrictions. Their appeal … Continue reading
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