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State of the World 2023

Fierce Planet Posted on January 6, 2023 by jnfrJanuary 6, 2023

Happening now at The Well: a topic where Jon Lebkowsky, Bruce Sterling, and a very smart cast of dozens consider the state of the world as the new year dawns. So far it’s been a wide-ranging, global discussion about crypto, AI, climate change, health and COVID, and more. The entire topic is world-readable, though non-members can’t post directly but rather need to send questions or comments by email to the hosts. (Most of the Well is only open to members.) This is the 22nd iteration of this discussion, and earlier versions can also be found among the topics in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Education, Geek stuff, International, Media, Meta | Tagged 2023, bruces, jonl, the well

Just say Takei!

Fierce Planet Posted on February 9, 2022 by jnfrFebruary 9, 2022

Down in Florida, Gov. Desantis is pushing a “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which attempts to force LGBTQ students back into the closet again. Doing this will harm gay students in the state, as closets always do. But gay icon George Takei has a recommendation on how to fight back against states who try to repress gay people.

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Posted in Civil Rights, Education, Equality, Politics, Republicans | Tagged desantis, gay, lesbian

How vaccines work

Fierce Planet Posted on September 24, 2021 by jnfrSeptember 24, 2021

Okay, this is pretty silly, but it’s true.

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Posted in Education, Health, Science | Tagged covid

Biden’s BFD

Fierce Planet Posted on March 11, 2021 by jnfrMarch 11, 2021

Hat tip to Balloon Juice commenters for the title. Eric Levitz at New York Magazine seems to like that title too. He lays out details of what’s in the bill. Biden’s COVID-Relief Bill Is a Big F**king Deal • The average household in the bottom quintile of America’s economic ladder will see its annual income rise by more than 20 percent. • A family of four with one working parent and one unemployed one will have $12,460 more in government benefits to help them make ends meet. • The poorest single mothers in America will receive at least $3,000 more … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Economy, Education, Finance, Inequality, Justice, Science | Tagged pandemic

Yes they did.

Fierce Planet Posted on March 6, 2018 by jnfrMarch 6, 2018

The Teachers Revolt in West Virginia Will Oklahoma teachers be the next to strike?

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Posted in Civil Rights, Culture, Economy, Education, Justice, Labor, Politics | Tagged economy, education, labor, resistance, work
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