Clara Listensprechen @ClaraListensprechen4@qoto.org

Thinking of red states vs blue states is busted. Plenty of good visualizations of this over the years, but this election in particular feels really important to point out "We" did not chose this.

When I say we I mean US voters, but even less so citizens, and even less so again residents.

Even of the voters who did vote for the GOP candidate, who can say really wanted him, vs, they just didn't want more of the status quo Dems,

#usPolotics #RCV #failedDemocracy

Texas Judge Strikes Down FLSA Salary Rule https://natlawreview.com/article/texas-judge-strikes-down-flsa-salary-rule?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-drought-warning-6f61ab90093bf8917b637a63a1687996?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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#WVwx #RLX

#Hīkoi #ToitūTeTiriti

In the spirit of trying new things, I now have COVID for the first time ever. 0/10 do not recommend

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian homes, Washington reportedly authorizes long-range U.S. weapons strikes inside Russia, and Erdoğan prepares a “peace plan” for the G20 summit. Here’s what you need to know today about Russia’s war against Ukraine. https://buff.ly/3YWey7b

Guardian: Politics live: Australia to join US-UK pact sharing civil nuclear energy tech; report finds 11.5% gender pay gap the lowest ever https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/nov/19/politics-live-g20-summit-china-trade-foreign-policy-aukus-interest-rates-rba-housing-immigration-cost-of-living

Guardian: Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid fresh allegations https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/18/trump-matt-gaetz-allegations

Guardian: Federal agents raid hotel owned by Eric Adams supporter linked to suspicious donations https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/18/eric-adams-hotel-fbi-raid

A #Byzantine Gold Collier with Emeralds, Sapphires, Amethysts and Pearls, from a workshop in Constantinople (late 6th-7th Century AD).

#METMuseum #museums

Germany to supply Ukraine with AI-powered kamikaze drones resistant to electronic warfare https://www.uawire.org/Contents/Item/Display/31309?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Prediction! Next huge #xodus from #X will be january 20 2025. Get ready #Mastodon and #Fediverse. #TwitterMigration

I find the whole bsky vs. fediverse thing kinda tedious.

Do what you're gonna do, just be mindful of the risks. I think Fediverse is going to be around for a while. Not sure about Bsky but if it's fun for you and puts you in touch with your friends, go for it.

I think there's room to do both and for different reasons. I'm over there too.. Maybe for a good time if not a long time.

As a mother of a 13 yo girl, this hurts

Oddly enough, in the 90s the adults were saying the kids grew up too fast.

I wonder how much of this is nostalgia and how much the next generation of 13 year olds will be expected to have full time jobs.

Arctic Bitcoin mining project using North Slope Gas to justify more CO2 production. With Gov. Dunleavy's blessing Independent oil co. Hilcorp aims to make $300/hour demonstrating the feasibility of converting more natural resources into $$ wealth.
#Alaska #Bitcoin #Gas #Capitalism
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mischief levels are 70% and rising

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The joy of mathematical thinking is the joy of learning something new. "I think this is also why babies are super happy — because they have epiphanies all day long." -- the mathematician David Bessis, interviewed in @QuantaMagazine: https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematical-thinking-isnt-what-you-think-it-is-20241118/

> Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4995882-aaa-predicts-record-number-travelers/

Well, boy am I glad we are not doing #holidays #travel I can't imagine being out there in that zoo.

#Thanksgiving