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One-too-far-itis
On hit pieces, accusations, and diminishing returns.
Mar 26
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"You can be a victim and a perpetrator at the same time"
Holding two contradictory ideas at once feels like the hardest thing to do nowadays. More thoughts on Israel/Gaza, a bunch of jokes, and news on my…
Mar 19
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We are all vegans at a BBQ joint
“Oh great, the campaign has begun!” -No one // Plus: A coastal elite soy boy's message for MAGA bros.
Mar 12
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The enshittification of gate lice...
The enshittification of gate lice...and other interesting words you should know.
Mar 5
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February 2024
The one thing everyone on social media agrees on
Finally, the left and right find common ground.
Feb 28
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Authentic. Confident. Provoked. We are all the things.
A visual newsletter filled with funny/smart/deep memes. Because, y'know, words are hard.
Feb 20
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The uncomfortable yet productive kind of pain
When I look back at my life, the greatest experiences I’ve had involved overcoming suffering.
Feb 13
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The crazy thing about that online child safety hearing
Welcome to the age of Congress as photo op.
Feb 6
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January 2024
Rock On: Pitchfork, Rick Rubin, boy bands, Bob Marley, Oasis vs. Blur...
...vintage Dylan, Blondie, Bing Crosby, Rihanna, Howard Stern, Cameron Crowe, and why you should beware of jazz. Also: Jokes.
Jan 30
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Plants run the world
The plants are trying to teach us. They’re just very subtle and we have a tough time listening.
Jan 23
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It’s not a treasure hunt, it's treasure creation
The best paragraphs of the year (part two) – from Leonard Cohen, The ‘World’s Happiest Man,’ Julia Fox, Gary Gulman, Milan Kundera, and more.
Jan 16
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Did Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais really sink to new depths?
Social media says their new specials are “punching down” fests that are both cruel and unfunny. But who are the real targets of their jokes?
Jan 9
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