While all eyes are on Manhattan and Trump, my own are on Wisconsin, which holds a pivotal election today. I explain why it is, and what my prediction is (gulp), and I desperately hope Iβm right! https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/everythings-on-the-line-in-wisconsin?sd=pf
@seanmunger "Voting won't stop them" isn't exactly helpful when pathetically low turnout has enabled their rise. The Wisconsin vote today is a prime example of the importance of encouraging civic participation, no matter what.
It's been a few weeks since I wrote this, but still apropos. Fascism is undoubtedly on the rise in the modern world. Here's why, and here's why it's so difficult to stop. Voting won't stop them. Courts and the legal system probably won't either. It's not pretty, but this is what the historical record shows us. #histodons #fascism
https://www.gardenofmemory.net/why-fascism-is-on-the-rise-again-and-why-we-wont-stop-it/
For many people, reproductive rights feel like a non-issue because they would never think about having an abortion. But even if you are actively trying to expand your family, abortion bans passed by Republican-dominated legislatures across the country could affect you and your family.
That is because the reach of these invasive, oppressive laws goes far beyond abortion. We explore why that is today in The Big Picture: https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/strict-abortion-laws-affect-miscarriage
SFTP is cool because when I can't get one of my fucking Macs to see another fucking Mac on the same fucking network via Apple's actual networking protocol... SFTP still works fine.
So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.