Accountability in US politics seems to have an inverse relationship with the ability to cause meaningful harm at scale.
Those who could mete out consequences actually seem to feel justified for having this setup—likening it to a kind of prudence, I think?
So, that sucks.
I'm serious. STEM without the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities will produce more "innovative" tech bros who giddily reinvent rent, roommates, taxes, and now...roller skates. With complete, straight-faced, sincerity.
This is a problem. And I have a list (So, thread 🧵)
@7WhoSayS7 @DSTspring85@m9delacruz@jemelehill What are you talking about? Many of us who understand science don't frame abortion like that. There is no loss of life--a bodily process got stopped...a process that MAY wind up with a baby. The devastating pain w/abortion is bc we've allowed manipulators to frame the narrative.
Selling my hotel reservation on @roomertravel. Super cute hotel in the quarter. HUGELY discounted... particularly since it's Jazz Fest. https://t.co/eDwVkp8I9t
Listen, Dasani water isn’t good but I’ll fucking drink cases of Dasani and do a Flashdance scene with Dasani water before I would ever respect or listen to worthless Candace Owens.
"I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done does away with fear." —Rosa Parks via @momentumdash
This is a reminder that a THREE-vaccine regimen is highly protective against HOSPITALIZATION, whereas high quality MASKS, such as KN95s are highly protective against INFECTION. Both are required to protect against COVID.
@whignewtons Since you're an actual journalist (in title, at least) & have a verified account, I feel comfortable reporting this as misleading. Our 4th estate is failing us on the brink of authoritarianism & I'm doing my little bit to make sure there's some accountability for folks like you.