Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is planning to come to Washington in the next week or so, and probably will make his case for regime change in Iran.Melvin Goodman (CounterPunch.org)
J.K. Rowling Destroyed Trans Ideology With One Savage Tweet
Famed “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling became a vocal critic of transgender ideology back in 2019, when she supported a woman who lost her job for saying that biological sex is immutable. In 2020, Rowling’s tweets and essay argued that prioritizing “gender identity” over biological sex threatens women’s rights and safety, drawing from her experience as an abuse survivor. She faced fierce backlash, was branded a “TERF” by activists, and even endured death threats, but stood firm.Rowling’s stance has only grown more defiant as she continues to call out the bullying tactics of trans activism and the erasure of women. Despite relentless attacks from activists, media outlets, and even cast members from “Harry Potter,” her unapologetic wit and unwavering resolve have made her a leading voice of resistance against a radical ideology that silences dissent. This week, she once again proved why she remains a formidable force in the culture war over gender, giving courage to countless women who’ve been too afraid to speak out.
Apparently some people have been attacking Rowling by saying she looks like a “trans woman.” Her response to such attacks says it all:
Attention all men telling me I look like a trans woman: I’m sensing that this isn’t meant as a compliment. In fact, the implication seems to be that trans women look male, or odd, or ugly. This is appallingly transphobic and I’ll thank you to take your bigotry off my timeline.
Guest Post by Matt Margolis Famed “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling became a vocal critic of transgender ideology back in 2019, when she supported a woman who lost her job for saying that biological sex is immutable.www.theburningplatform.com
Now he must be supported in big numbers in spite of the attempts of the scared right wing to smear and bring him down
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The vicious reaction to his New York mayoral success tells us this: the establishment will not countenance mainstream voters making common cause with Muslims, says Guardian columnist Nesrine MalikNesrine Malik (The Guardian)
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Trump threatens to cut off #NewYorkCity funds if #ZohranMamdani ‘doesn’t behave’
#Democratic mayoral candidate denies #Trump’s accusation that he is communist while reaffirming push to tax wealthy
from #TheGuardian #Guardian
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"#Mamdani said he was inspired by the #US civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, who once remarked: “Call it democracy or call it #DemocraticSocialism. There has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God’s children in this country.”
He then reiterated his intent to raise taxes on #NewYork’s wealthiest as part of a campaign pledge “to shift the tax burden from overtaxed homeowners in the outer boroughs to more expensive homes in richer and whiter neighborhoods”.
“I don’t think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality..."
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#TaxTheRich
#FreePublicBuses
#FreeChildcare
#USA #USPolitics #politics #NYC
#news #press
Democratic mayoral candidate denies Trump’s accusation that he is communist while reaffirming push to tax wealthyEdward Helmore (The Guardian)
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Just in case anyone was still considering visiting the USA:
"Blood-sucking ticks that trigger a bizarre allergy to meat in the people they bite are exploding in number and spreading across the US, to the extent that they could cover the entire eastern half of the country and infect millions of people, experts have warned."
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Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for themOliver Milman (The Guardian)
And then never cloned humans 🤔
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More ....Justice Jackson on birthright ruling's impact
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson didn’t mince words in her dissent against the ruling that limits federal judges from issuing nationwide orders, a decision that could clear the path for Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order to take hold.
#Canada ditches tax on tech giants in bid to restart #US trade talks
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With digital services tax rescinded, Donald Trump and Mark Carney agree to resume negotiations with a view to agreeing a deal by 21 July
Neo liberals are just as bad as hardcore pro-Soviet hardliners, if not worse.
All neoliberals did was make capitalism suck even more than it already did. At least the Soviet Union was an upgrade from the feudal backwardness that came before it in history.
The only reason people don't write op eds about deaths from capitalism or build memorials to its victims is because the West is more effective at enacting mass violence and using the illusion of democracy to conceal the totalitarian abuses they inflict (primarily on the African, Asian, and South American continents)
The Soviet Union had a brutal and repressive system. The Soviet Union was worse at it than the Western European powers that invented the game, and that's why it collapsed.
Stalin could not beat the brutality of Washington, or Jefferson, or Churchill, or Reagan. He simply couldn't. His brand of despotism was too blatant and too ineffective in its deceptiveness to continue beyond a couple generations.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has denounced Donald Trump’s “ridiculous” anti-Iran rhetoric as a futile effort to undermine Iranian officialsPressTV
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The “IDF” is carrying out a literal holocaust in Gaza right now. “Death to the IDF” is a moderate demand.
#BobbyVylan spoke for millions. ✊🏾
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I think the one thing I am most angry and least likely to ever forgive Chump and the GOP for is…making me have to learn all this crap about the law.
I was happy. I didn’t need to know anything about habeus, I didn’t need to know about injunctions, about “stays”, about class actions, about stir dececis (or however that’s spelled) and the rest of that crap… I didn’t need to know.
I knew about Miranda and that was about all I really needed…
Happier, simpler times.
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I find #Genocide against #Palestinians to be DEEPLY OFFENSIVE!
#Starmer criticises 'appalling' #BobVylan #IDF chants
Adam Hale & Zahra Fatima, BBC News
"The prime minister has condemned UK punk duo Bob Vylan for urging 'death' to Israeli troops in what he called 'appalling hate speech'.
"#GlastonburyFestival organisers have also said they were 'appalled' after frontman rapper Bobby Vylan led chants of 'free, #FreePalestine' and 'death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]'.
"In a statement, Sir Keir Starmer said the BBC had questions to answer over its live broadcast of the group's performance on Saturday.
"A BBC spokesperson previously said some of the comments were 'deeply offensive', adding it had issued a warning on screen about 'very strong and discriminatory language'. The set will not be available on BBC iPlayer."
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#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide #Starvation #BibiIsAWarCriminal
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".Adam Hale & Zahra Fatima (BBC News)
When UK government ministers are questioned about the latest atrocity by the Israeli military or about their overall pattern of obvious and unashamed #CrimesAgainstHumanity committed with impunity, what do they do? With what phrase do they robotically answer?
"IsRaEl hAs A rIgHt To dEfeNd iTsELf."
This response to blatant, daily #WarCrimes, coupled with ongoing provision of weaponry to the criminals, and repeated calls for the end to the only recognised elected authority in #Gaza (all further elections having been suppressed by #Israel), insisting that Israel can continue their slaughter in the name of 'self-defence'—how is this not incitement to violence? How is this not hate speech? How is this not active complicity in #genocide?
And when the #BBC (and other media) publish statements from the #IDF without context, correction or critique, statements that defend their campaign of #extermination, promise to continue it, and which implicitly dehumanise Palestinians or that justify behaviour that clearly involves both indiscriminate attacks and the deliberate targeting of civilians (including children), how is that not #IncitementToViolence and #HateSpeech?
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This deception is coming your way, so inoculate yourself now.
"Wer nicht arbeitet, soll auch nicht essen."
Die #SPD ist dafür, dass Menschen, die Angehörige Pflegen, Kranke, Behinderte, Rentner, Kinder oder auch Eltern, die keinen Kitaplatz für ihre Kinder bekommen, ältere Menschen, die niemand mehr einstellen will, sterben sollen.
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Gibt es noch eine alte NSDAP-Forderung, die die SPD verlautbaren möchte?
#Klassismus #Armut #Altersarmut #Kinderarmut #Rechtsextremismus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s broadcaster Kan admitted that Beersheba endured an unprecedented week of devastation under Iranian missile fire during the final days of the twelve-day war, exposing Israel’s military and civil vulnerabilities d…Tasnim News Agency
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courts are all corrupt
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Jim, lawyer Robert Wyn Young aka Robert Wyn is not a kid, he's mid 50s and has practiced law for over 30 years in state and federal courts. Wyn is asserting himself as a public advocate representative of we the people in the sandy hook case to prove fraud and treason against the first and second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Please listen carefully to Hugo and Wyn discuss the case and how deep the fraud goes. Jones and Fetzer are wilful actors taking the fall to cause their case to become "case law" to set precedent to severely restrict your so called first amendment #freedom of speech and rights to bear arms. Wyn is also exposing all the monetary fraud that took place with all these fake victim non profit funds/organizations, he's helping expose the massive grifting fraud these shitbags have made many millions off their scam. #moonhoax #earth is run by liars for too long !
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"Operation Salted Fish": zionazi troops ordered to shoot people queuing for food in #Gaza
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I have to make a google play store account for "bidness"
I hate doing anything wit6546gh b h google
corporations should outsource to open source and linux anyway, more secure
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not when the recipient reads them, but when their followers do
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SANAA, June 30 (YPA) -The Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sanaa Government, expressed his dissatisfaction with the suspension of numerous development projects, which has deprived communities of essential services they had come to rely on amid an ongoعماد (Yemen Press Agency)
Revisiting Knuth's "Premature Optimization" Paper
Link: probablydance.com/2025/06/19/r…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
The most famous quote from Knuth’s paper “Structured Programming with go to Statements” is this: There is no doubt that the grail of efficiency leads to abuse. Programmers waste e…Probably Dance
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By flattening global queer expression into one Western script, queer people in the global north close their minds to older, more fluid and more inclusive ways of thinking about gender and sexuality.Kimon Daltas (Red Pepper)
Group set up as Starmer regime moves to ban anti-genocide group asks “Yvette Cooper may try to ban Palestine Action, but will she ban herself?” The anti-genocide direct action movement …SKWAWKBOX
Ana Brnabic has claimed that the organizers of an anti-government demonstration want to destroy the countryRT
Musicians face police investigation for words — while alleged war crimes go unpunished. Justice must be fair. A Vox Political commentary.Mike Sivier (Vox Political)
There are events which burst through the crust of official politics and media-managed opinion and let popular sentiment erupt to the surface. Saturday afternoon at the UK’s Glastonbury music festival was one of those.World Socialist Web Site
“Mainstream media is very much coloured by the Israeli narrative." Holocaust survivor and trauma specialist Dr Gabor Mate says Israel’s near total ban on for...YouTube
The Architecture of Modern Empire By Arundhati Roy and David Barsamian Haymarket Books, 2023, 249 pages, $22.95 paperback. Arundhati Roy, still faces legal harassment under the Modi government. &ld…Against the Current
Another reminder that #Israel is continuing its daily #Genocide in #Gaza while #Australia continues to trade with the #WarCriminals.
The civil defence agency of Gaza said 23 #Palestinians had been killed on Sunday by Israel strikes, including at least three children.
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Israeli forces urge people to evacuate eastern areas before ‘military operations that will escalate and intensify’Jason Burke (The Guardian)
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BBC censorship of view unpalatable to the government is not new. During the first Gulf War they banned 'Give Peace a Chance' and 'I shot the Sheriff'. Go figure.
Starmer has hit the iceberg, but how long until he sinks?
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Lindsey German on Sir Keir at the precipice and pro-Palestine blowback You can’t imagine a much more catastrophic first anniversary for Keir Starmer’s government.Counterfire
Two hours after Keira Alexandra Kronvold gave birth, her daughter was taken from her – the third child to be removed from her care following a now-banned assessment that disproportionately targets Inuit women in Denmark.Miranda Bryant (The Guardian)
having sampled nestle's latest canned coffee concoctions, I move on leftover coca-cola
I think that's the way a sophisticated gentleman spends his morning
Now we must oppose Starmer’s two-tier benefit system
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Protest has made Starmer U-turn on disability benefits; but we have to keep the pressure on, argues Steph Pike For three days.Counterfire
The military order removes the last legal barriers to the wholesale demolition and displacement of 12 Palestinian villages in the southern West Bank.Amos Brison (+972 Magazine)
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Touching the back wall of the Apple store
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Here's a dumb story. When I was in high school, my friends and I had a game we used to play at the mall: we would go into the Apple store and try to make it ...Laura Michet's Blog
Yes, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. But the far bigger menace is the monstrous growth in wealth concentration over five decades that made a Trump presidency possible—and maybe inevitable. Here’s how we let it happen.The New Republic
A leftist CNN contributor committed one of the worst blunders in recent television history on Saturday while attempting to fact-check Scott Jennings and critique President Trump regarding a historic peace agreement signed between two Africa…Cullen Linebarger (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)
According to the newspaper, the sides exchanged views on Turkey’s and international efforts to prevent a humanitarian disaster in the enclave and ensure immediate relief deliveries thereTASS
Tackling a bathroom renovation, a kitchen upgrade, or a flooring refresh? You're likely after tiles that look sleek, feel high-end, and stand up to daily use. That's where luxury bathroom tiles come in.
The question everyone faces: Porcelain or ceramic? Both are often pitched as premium bathroom tiles, sitting side by side in stores, but they're not the same. Choosing the right one is key for spaces that need to impress and last.
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Porcelain is a type of ceramic, but it's denser, fired at higher temperatures, and less absorbent. This makes it tougher, more resistant to cracks, and better suited for demanding conditions. Ceramic is lighter, easier to work with, and typically more budget-friendly.
Think of porcelain as ceramic's sturdier, more elegant sibling.
For high-end spaces, porcelain often takes the win. It's built for durability, making it ideal for premium bathroom tiles or high-traffic floors. You'll see it in luxury homes, upscale hotels, or custom-designed offices. It handles radiant heating, heavy foot traffic, and even outdoor settings effortlessly.
Porcelain's low water absorption makes it perfect for wet areas like bathrooms or patios. It resists mold, stains, and swelling better than ceramic. Plus, it can mimic high-end materials like marble or stone with less maintenance.
Ceramic isn't second-rate—it's just better for specific uses. It's great for walls, backsplashes, or low-traffic areas. It's easier to cut, install, and more affordable.
But for luxury bathroom tiles or busy floors? Ceramic might not deliver the durability or premium vibe you're aiming for.
Both porcelain and ceramic offer endless styles—matte, glossy, textured, or patterned. You can find premium bathroom tiles in either category. But porcelain has a solid, weighty feel that elevates a space. It's like the difference between a good chair and one that feels crafted—one just feels more luxurious.
Porcelain costs more upfront. That's the reality. But its longevity and low maintenance can save you money over time, with fewer repairs or replacements needed.
On a tight budget? Ceramic works well for walls or less demanding spaces. But for a luxury space, cutting corners on materials can hurt the final result.
Tile quality varies widely. A reliable tiles supplier will guide you to premium bathroom tiles that fit your project. They'll share details on the tile's origins, durability, and performance—not just push a sale.
Shopping online? Check reviews thoroughly. In a showroom? Ask about quality and suitability. A good tiles supplier ensures you get tiles that look great and last.
For high-end, high-use areas, porcelain is the smarter pick. It's tougher, more elegant, and perfect for luxury bathroom tiles. Ceramic is fine for walls or secondary spaces but doesn't match porcelain's durability or upscale feel.
Start with a trusted tiles supplier to find the right tiles. It's about creating a space that's as durable as it is stunning.
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is facing growing dissatisfaction since a leaked phone call last month. @AssociatedPress reports:
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I highly disagree. Transphobia is not a majority opinion, and the only reason trans issues have gotten a political spotlight as of late is as a scapegoat. For instance, take the results of a poll of US citizens by Pew Research Center in 2022:
I would thus argue that opposition of trans rights has in recent history been radical. Very few US voters stood in opposition of protections of trans Americans less than 3 years ago.
Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.Travis Mitchell (Pew Research Center)
According to your link, 60% think that your sex must be the sex assigned at birth (54% in 2017, better but not great). Kind of at odds with the first number that has most people in favor of protecting trans people from discrimination. Using trans people as scapegoats wouldn't work if a lot of people weren't already at least on the fence about trans people.
It's true that according to that poll, I've overestimated the transphobia of the average american, though.
We accidentally solved robotics by watching 1M hours of YouTube
Link: ksagar.bearblog.dev/vjepa/
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
this: you've just spent $640 billion training the chonkiest language model known to humanity (lol) and decide to call it "Behemoth". it can annoy you on wh...atharva's blog
Finding a former Australian prime minister’s passport number on Instagram (2020)
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Ray, Goodman & Brown: Special Lady - on American Bandstand - March 29, 1980 (My "Stereo Studio Sound" Re-Edit) With Dick Clark Interview. For additional vid...YouTube
Amerikanischen Söldnern - bekannt für ihre Zimperlichkeit - sind ihre israelischen Kollegen zu schießfreudig. Noch Fragen?
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EXCLUSIVE: American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’"The Israeli military will take any opportunity available to fire... Any excuse the military can come up with to say someone is a threat, they’ll take."
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EXCLUSIVE: American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’
I thought I was signing up for an aid mission. But what I've witnessed in Gaza is horrific.Anonymous (Zeteo)
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The British government published its new “defence” strategy on June 2. According to a summary carried by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), it “aims to put a ‘stronger, more lethal’ Nato at the forefront of British defence plans as the country boos…Friends of Socialist China
I had a friend who worked at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
At its peak, it was an amazing force helping to protect everyday americans from the usurious behavior of banks, lenders, and anyone in the money business
Annie Lowrey also has a friend who works there -- but who was caught up in Musk/DOGE/Trump's push to dismantle the agency ...
... even as her friend got cancer
Lowrey wrote a remarkable story: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
Unpaywalled: archive.is/BmG7e
The quiet heroism of my friend in governmentAnnie Lowrey (The Atlantic)
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