Why did inequalities of income and wealth begin to widen so dramatically in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continue widening since? We'll start to explore that very question in Class 1 of my Wealth and Poverty course, now available to the public. https://tinyurl.com/4kwcjfh4
Ethics, including judicial ethics, involves far more than abiding by a narrow reading of a law. And abiding by the law often requires more than just asking your colleagues what they think it requires. #ClarenceThomas comment confirms his indifference to both ethics and law. https://wapo.st/3UkMhor
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It features Fediverse people making music and other audio content, you can listen right now at:
There are two versions of the station, normal and comfy. Comfy focuses on lighter, more relaxing content.
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GOP went full anti-Roe and it cost them the Senate. They went full racism AND fascism today and it’s going to cost them the presidency. For a group that hates “woke” they just woke up a LOT of voters.
Old kitten is hiding from the rain under a bed. Tiny kitten was concerned when the rain started, but has forgotten about it, and is racing around like a tiny madcat. #cats
Bay Area Peeps: I'll be discussing my book #OctopusInTheParkingGarage at Kepler's Books (Menlo Park) on 4/12, 7pm. Tix are $12 and for a good cause. Come by and say hi! Please BOOST to spread the word. #climatechange #climateresilience #bookevent
https://www.keplers.org/upcoming-events-internal/rob-verchick
A roller coaster boarding area at the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
Gallery/info: https://www.abandonedamerica.us/six-flags-new-orleans
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