The Irony is Astounding: Thomas Horman, the acting ICE director, told Tucker Carlson that he objects to being compared to Nazis because ICE is ‘simply following orders.’ ⁂

Jessa Crispin: “America doesn’t really make things. Even in its financial system, the highest rewards go to those who speculate, making bets on things that other people have created but creating nothing real or tangible in itself. Jessa and Nico discuss the difficulty in reversing the trend toward service and virtual production as well as the effects that working in the spectral rather than material realms has on a human.” (continued)

“But this year, in defiance of the disappeared trans flags [at Stonewall National Monument], New Yorkers have been bringing their own, he and other sources said. Those making the pilgrimage to the site have draped the trans flag upon the park’s statues, drawn messages of affirmation in chalk, and placed stickers around the perimeter.” ⁂

“Think of the MAGA majority’s shoddy arguments as a flex, a reminder that five (or six) justices control your fate and can’t even be bothered to pretend that they value coherent reasoning.” ⁂

Drink water. Make your bed. Get dressed up. Gratitude journal. Take a break. Be authentic. Give a compliment. Have a healthy snack. Drink water. Let go. Be nice. Read books. Celebrate small wins. Get in shape. Say no. Be thankful. Be selfish. Lather yourself in coconut oil. Speak up. Start a business. Read frequently. Exercise. Lather yourself in coconut oil. Forgive yourself. Drink water. Pet animals. ⁂