San Diego Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media. Hate, ignorance and bigotry score another win. www.kpbs.org/news/loca…
Shocked by Epstein’s birthday book? That culture was everywhere before feminism [Rebecca Solnit]. Child sexual abuse was everywhere in the U.S. in the 1970s and was celebrated in pop culture in movies like “Pretty Baby,” and stories abut rock stars and teen groupies. www.theguardian.com/commentis…
It’s Time for Americans to Start Talking About “Soft Secession.” “States don’t have to actively resist. They can simply refuse to help. And without state cooperation, much of the federal government’s agenda becomes unenforceable.” cmarmitage.substack.com/p/its-tim…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is influencers all the way down. “In the immediate aftermath of the murder, everyone had something stupid to say.” todayintabs.com
Blogging for me is an attempt to balance how posts will look on the blog in desktop vs. mobile, in the newsletter on desktop and mobile, in Mastodon and on Bluesky. It’s always a compromise, and I change my habits every few weeks depending on which platform seems most important.
Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer scratched bullets with gaming catchphrases and symbols and a furry sex meme theverge.com
Ted Cruz AI bill could let firms bribe Trump to avoid safety laws, critics warn. arstechnica.com
Under Pressure, Rady Children’s Hospital Strikes Shaky Middle Ground on Trans Care. The San Diego hospital is reportedly still offering gender-transition care for children but has taken down its web page promoting the services and refused to answer questions from a journalist. voiceofsandiego.org
Comcast executives sent an email to employees endorsing free speech and warning that if you use that speech to criticize Charlie Kirk, you’ll be fired. The word “Orwellian” is overused but I can’t think of a better description. 404media.co
Redistricting could put Darrell Issa’s seat in Congress in play. A primary fight among Democrats is already brewing. sandiegouniontribune.com