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We want to stay informed, but we don't want to mentally collapse under the psychic weight of knowing anything about how Trump, et al, are burning the Constitution, and The Fucking News is a funny (but serious) way to get some American news.
Today's newsletter was titled: GOP Debates How to Cook, Prepare America's Poor
What followed was an insightful, informative and funny article about the Republicans' horrorshow of a budget plan, and how many poor people will suffer as a result of the ill-advised cuts Reps have in mind.
If you like the Daily Show, this is similar in tone. You also can listen to it as a podcast.
Feb 14, 2025
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Heather Cox Richardson sends it out daily with updates on what is happening in Wash DC (primarily). It’s not impartial and she can seem like a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party sometimes, but her letters are informative and concise.
Jan 24, 2025
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Newsletters include:
The Fucking News
Heather Cox Richardson
Drop Site News
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More pop culture oriented:
Garbage Day
Today in Tabs
Power User
Feb 19, 2025
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It feels odd recommending a newsletter in a newsletter, but stick with me here. I, like I am sure most of you, have hit newsletter fatigue. Every bozo with a MacBook Air and a liberal arts degree wants you to pay them for their unedited thoughts. But when a professional, like Rachel Tashjian, tackle the medium (no pun intended), it is a thing of beauty. She writes about style, clothing, life, and maximal interiors, like no one else. The best part of the first "natural style" newsletter is that you have to be approved by the creator herself. You can't just sign up, and you can't pay $5 a month; you have to be deemed worthy! Content with a velvet rope. Exclusivity isn't dead. Figure out a way to subscribe and be prepared to be blessed every Sunday.
Jan 26, 2021
Top Recs from @bee1000
The occupation persists, the oppression persists, the torture persists.
The occupiers are psychotic and their work is never finished.
People who’ve paid attention won’t be surprised by this photo from Gaza.
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I’m 50, I say because that makes me unusual in this context. I paid [redacted] for a ticket to the Eras Tour after listening to tswift for 3 weeks, and it was worth it. In second grade my teacher gave kids birthday spankings over her knee, and in sixth grade my teacher told my mom I hadn’t blossomed yet. I’m a good friend, mostly to people on the internet. I’m good at conversing with strangers. I’m usually the oldest person at the show but don’t feel like it. I’m good at being helpful. I’m sarcastic and funny and make myself laugh. I’m a good graphic designer and a conscientious driver. I’m a good photographer and I can successfully follow recipes. I don’t use my Peloton enough. I did a lot of caregiving for my mom for several years, and we enjoyed spending time together even if it was mostly in waiting rooms and my car. The fastest I ever ran a mile was eight minutes and six seconds. I drove the same car for 20 years and then replaced it with another one. I enjoy tipping, giving money to people on the street and Disneyland. I am a fan of baseball, Formula 1 racing and the Criterion Channel. I solve about 80% of New York Times crosswords. I take Prozac and Wellbutrin, and take Trazodone to sleep through the night. I wish I had a glassed in solarium so I could sleep in it on rainy nights. I would like to have a pet cat and a garage. I could happily live eating only cereal and fruit. I overshare on the internet and undershare elsewhere. ✌️💛
Feb 28, 2025