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Women’s restrooms have a long history as an underground network

1 year 2 months ago
A week ago, Vote Common Good released an ad narrated by Julia Roberts telling women they could vote for anyone they wanted and their husbands would never know: Today, the Washington Post reports that the ad was inspired by a grassroots campaign carried out via sticky notes posted in women's restrooms: In swing states and ...continue reading "Women’s restrooms have a long history as an underground network"
Kevin Drum

A tiny radio station in Poland is a canary in the AI coal mine

1 year 2 months ago
The New York Times has a story today about a tiny radio station in Krakow, Poland. How tiny? Its listenership was "close to zero." So with literally nothing to lose, the manager of the station decided to convert it into a pure AI production: no human announcers, just AI generated hosts. Among other things, they ...continue reading "A tiny radio station in Poland is a canary in the AI coal mine"
Kevin Drum

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

1 year 3 months ago
This week, both our winners on the insightful side come in response to Jeff Bezos shutting down the Washington Post’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president. In first place, it’s a simple anonymous summary: Yep. The message he sent is that he will control what is or is not published. In second place, it’s another […]
Leigh Beadon

Godfrey Firefighters Contain Garage Blaze Before Spreading to Home

1 year 3 months ago
GODFREY - At 10:49 a.m. Sunday, the Godfrey Fire Department responded to a garage fire on the 3100 Block of Ron Drive. Firefighters arrived to find a fire that posed a significant risk of spreading to the adjacent home. The department reported that the fire was extinguished using only the tank water from both engines, highlighting the effectiveness of their aggressive firefighting tactics. “This fire had real potential to spread to the home, but thanks to the skill and determination of our firefighters, it was extinguished,” a spokesperson from the Godfrey Fire Department stated. The area is known for having limited hydrants, making the rapid response and teamwork crucial in preventing further damage. The department expressed gratitude for the hard work displayed by its firefighters and acknowledged the assistance of the Fosterburg Fire Department at the scene.

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