Oofnik

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In the great immigration panics of today, sympathy is focused on the home team. We are the ones who are being hurt. It...

 

Data center opponents have assembled a potent political force. But without a more expansive vision, there is a risk that this techlash could be co-opted and fizzle out.

 

The long read: Drug gangs have moved off Britain’s streets and into vulnerable people’s homes. Addicts like my friend are easy targets, but the reality can be more complicated than it seems

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 5 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Coming dangerously close to the right wing "actually Zionism is good because it means we can finally get rid of all of the Jews from the United States" bullshit

 

In a renewed period of coups across the African continent, Ruth First’s analysis in The Barrel of a Gun remains as timely as ever.

 

Does your child’s favourite show give them a chance to reflect, or does it move too quickly for its lessons to sink in?

 

The long read: The civilians of Sudan have been trying to throw off military rule for decades, but now find themselves caught in the middle of a deadly power struggle between former allies turned bitter opponents

 

Soggy fries, ghost kitchens, and a $19 bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich: what we've actually gained on the path to convenience.

 

Generational wealth shapes our futures and friendships, whether we talk about it or not.

 

For six decades, in four languages, my grandmother kept a secret. Who was she hiding, and why?

 

Americans’ muted reaction to the quarter-century anniversary of 9/11 reveals a waning zeal for the American imperial project. We tolerate it only because we believe it can’t end. But it can.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 17 points 2 months ago

I don't think you have the right attitude toward the human element of these cases even on a charitable read of your comment. Have you ever been wrongly imprisoned? Do you think being wrongly imprisoned, even if you are ultimately released, would have no psychological or social effect on you as a person? As someone who has lived as a white person in the US and as a minority elsewhere, I assure you, being treated with suspicion until proven otherwise is not anywhere close to as innocuous as you seem to think.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 8 points 2 months ago

In any case, this website is the news equivalent of one of those shady-ass sports gambling websites.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's for extradition to the UK, I think this is outside of his purview.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 39 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"While the arena acknowledged keeping information on celebrities’ sexual orientations..." James Dolan, you do realize that this is still quite bad, right ?

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 7 points 2 months ago

Agreed 100%!!!

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 32 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'm convinced that Chiles and Tim Dowling have some kind of blackmail on the owners of The Guardian. It just makes no sense otherwise.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 18 points 6 months ago

I've seen the conflation here on Lemmy too.

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yes, it absolutely was a thing and I think in some places may still be a thing (or recommended by older generations)

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Is this video sped up? Its really uncanny in a way that's making it difficult to pay attention to what she is saying (which is important!).

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 8 points 10 months ago

Oof. Missed this. Thanks, good to know!

[–] Oofnik@kbin.melroy.org 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If you're talking about easily available running shoes, there are still select New Balances that are union made in the US (as of a couple of years ago).

If you're looking for just sneakers, there are a ton made in Europe you can get shipped to north america! I have Vegas at the moment

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