I know things are shitty and hard and the climate is giving people PTSD and Trump is demolishing America (not just the East Wing) but people are still making art and connecting and helping and you need to know... THAT MATTERS A LOT So connect, help, enjoy/make art be everything the fascists hate (zine by "leftover lunch loves you" and you can find her work here including some free downloads: https://www.instagram.com/leftoverllunch/ )

Chat is it bad when only the rich can afford to buy stuff "the top 10% of the income distribution now accounts for nearly half of all consumer spending." @pkrugman.bsky.social

The U.S. Economy is in Worse Shape Than it Looks

No recession so far, but the no-hiring economy is hurting workers

(Also: this image traumatizes me every time I see it)

HELL YEAH "creativity is the currency of the future" all my friends doing creative work, you should watch this (Also: Fuck AI)

omg I love this @npub1fpfv...7fcq

yep

OMG 🤣💀

NewsBreak

JD Vance's motorcade hit with shrapnel after artillery 'mishap' during celebration: report - NewsBreak

A motorcycle that is part of Vice President JD Vance's security detail and a California Highway Patrol car were hit with shrapnel on Saturday after...

Brilliant, from my friend @jcandrijeski.com "I need all of those art forms to remain unconstrained and free, at least as free as I can be...where people need money and other resources to survive. I need this as an individual, as a thinking & feeling human being..." https://www.patreon.com/posts/141445589

THOUGHTS ABOUT PROTESTS *We'll fight the fascists American style* Peaceful protests, creative signage, Portland Frog absurdity, costumes. Americans do "collective" with lots of individualism. Trumpers tried to raise the spectre of vast"coordinated" signage.That's FASCIST RALLY not protest. 1/n

Pittsburgh #NoKings (one of 3!!), tons of people, kids, grandmas, young and old. Lots of Frog Friends! Lady Liberty was a big hit—brought 200 zines and gave away every last one—the Hope and Joy zines went fast. A ton of people took my picture. Proud of you, PGH.

Ngl I'm pretty pleased with my DIY-in-a-day torch for the Lady Liberty costume, using only stuff I had around the house. Unfortunately, this forever vindicates my tendency to save every bit of ribbon cuz "I might use it someday" #NoKings