So, does.. *all this* ..mean that no-one can ever, EVER again, without consequence, extol the importance - nay, necessity - of "running a government like a business"?

They capitulated and got punished anyway. A salutary lesson for any other entity considering such a move.

https://fediscience.org/@petersuber/114313927555263388

“Capitalism is just voluntary trade,” explained the cop sent by the state to evict you from your home on behalf of the bank because you missed a payment because you lost your job because that same bank made vast profits selling predatory subprime mortgages through collateralized debt obligations but then blew up the global financial system when those risky gambles failed.

Live in Washington state? Over 16YO? You're eligible to apply for an e-bike rebate voucher from the WSDOT WE-Bike Program (WE-Bike because WA E-Bikes). You have until April 23, noon, to apply, then random drawing to select recipients. 60% of vouchers go to income-eligible (below 80% median household income for your county). https://ebikeswsdot.aptim.com/
https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2025/applications-e-bike-rebates-open-april-9

#WSDOTActive #WABikes #BikeWA #BikeTooter #cycling #EBikes #BikeEverywhere #FamilyBikes #CargoBikes #MoveEquity #BikeEquity

Hey #histodons, @wha World History Association is looking to organize some late-breaking panels on teaching history in the current environment of *gestures at everything* at this summer’s conference in Louisville, 26–28 June 2025 <https://www.thewha.org/conferences/louisville-wha-2025/>.

Hit me up if this is something you’d be interested in!

I just want to give all the incredible NEH and ODH officers a hug. So many outstanding, expert, thoughtful and interesting people who worked so hard to understand the field and support the best work they could

Have any of you written any DRM-free, easy going, hopeful / not-too-depressing sci-fi books recently?

I'd like something new to read.

Please do share purchase links!

#author #books #bookstodon

Narrator: History would prove he had that right.

Can anyone help me with a basic issue relating to electro-magnets? Sounds weird but really needing help 💜

Language learners: I can recommend listening to SBS Australia’s “Slow” language podcasts. I am really learning Italian with them. Got bored of Duo Lingo and this seems like a good next step. Ofc once I can eat gluten again, I am headed to Italy to practice

Baseball star Triston Casas admits he paints his nails to wind up bigots
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/10/triston-casas-baseball-player-mlb/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Sport @sport-PinkNews

I end all of my work emails with "Your silence is considered your blessing" to put the onus on the other person to respond if they want to request any changes; otherwise, I’m doing what I want to do.

Just one more centralized service bro, just one more single-source unmodifiable app bro, just one more monolithic server farm operated in secret by a single corporation bro, this time we'll get it right bro...

'Toad,' said Frog, 'your pants and jacket are lying on the floor.'
'Tomorrow,' said Toad from under the covers.
'Your kitchen sink is filled with dirty dishes,' said Frog.
'Tomorrow,' said Toad.
'There is dust on your chairs.'
'Tomorrow,' said Toad.
'Your windows need scrubbing,' said Frog. 'Your plants need watering.'
'Tomorrow!' cried Toad. 'I will do it all tomorrow!'

@alex She also claimed to know what it is like to be marginalised and disabled 🙃

liz kendall was asked in an interview to retract her previous claim that "too many people" on benefits are "taking the mickey" and she doubled down on it :angry_laugh:

U.K. judges sided with Apple and will allow hearings about ordering the tech company to provide global access to its Advanced Data Protection service to be conducted in public.

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https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/siding-with-apple-court-rejects-uks-secrecy-request/

Hey so this is probably a really niche and maybe weird question but are there people on here with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (or other similar ailments) who also get hair removal treatment by electrolysis? How is it going for you?

boosts very welcome

I'm going to be signing some of my books at #devoxxuk. If you have a copy, and you want me to sign it, come and find me! (Or buy a copy and I'll sign it :) )

https://www.devoxx.co.uk/speaker/?id=21288

Here's what happens when you surrender to the despot. He punishes you even more. https://fediscience.org/@petersuber/114313927555263388