The great unchurching of America
A seismic shift in religion is upon U.S.
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Spotify Says 'Anti-Copyright Extremists' Scraped Its Library - Slashdot
A group of activists has scraped Spotify's entire library, accessing 256 million rows of track metadata and 86 million audio files totaling roughly 300TB of data. The metadata has been released via Anna's Archive, a search engine for "shadow libraries" that previously focused on books.
Spotify des...
60 Minutes CECOT Story
Thanking my Canadian friends for sharing the 60 Minutes CECOT story that Bari Weiss spiked. Bari Weiss did what she was hired to do. She redlined a story that was critical of Kristi Noem and the Trump administration.
The Christmas When Toys Died
Something is changing this Christmas, and parents everywhere are feeling it. Bedrooms overflow with toys no one touches, while tablets steal the spotlight, pulling children as young as five into digital worlds that retailers are slow to recognize. The shift is quiet but unmistakable, and many parent...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced | Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn
We need to remake the US high court so Americans don’t suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule
TikTok Owner Signs Deal To Avoid US Ban - Slashdot
TikTok's owner ByteDance has signed a deal creating a U.S.-focused joint venture majority-owned by American and global investors, allowing the app to avoid a U.S. ban while ByteDance retains a minority stake. The BBC reports: Half of the joint venture will be owned by a group of investors including...
The Supreme Court Just Redefined Censorship
What the Little v, Llano County Decision Means for Libraries, Readers and the Freedom to Read
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso - GSCCC 26 Convention
Step into a world where creativity knows no boundaries! The 2026 Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC) Convention is making its first appearance in El Paso, Texas, after 26 years. We invite you to be a part of this exciting event!
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a passionate hobbyist, or new to photography, this three-day celebration of photography is designed to inspire, educate, and connect photographers from across the Gulf States region and beyond. Prepare to be captivated by a rich schedule of dynamic workshops, keynote presentations, hands-on field trips, live model shoots, and image competitions, all set against the breathtaking desert backdrop of West Texas.
Step into a world where creativity knows no boundaries! The 2026 Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC) Convention is making its first appearance in El Paso, Texas, after 26 years. We invite you to be a part of this exciting event!Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a passionate hobbyist, or new to photography, this three-day celebration of photography is designed to inspire, educate, and connect photographers from across the Gulf States region and beyond. Prepare to be captivated by a rich schedule of dynamic workshops, keynote presentations, hands-on field trips, live model shoots, and image competitions, all set against the breathtaking desert backdrop of West Texas.
Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school
Texas has launched a partnership with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state.Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning …
Time Sensitive—Texas House Democratic Caucus hosts Special Hearing on Free Speech tomorrow, 10AM, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
What We Refuse to Learn About Standardized Testing: Dr. Gerald Bracey and the 89th Legislature, by Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D.
Texas Families File New Class Action Lawsuit to Stop Public School
A group of 18 multifaith and nonreligious Texas families filed a class action lawsuit today to stop all Texas public school districts that are not already involved in active litigation or subject to an injunction from displaying the Ten Commandments in every classroom
A group of 18 multifaith and nonreligious Texas families filed a class action lawsuit today to stop all Texas public school districts that are not already involved in active litigation or subject to an injunction from displaying the Ten Commandments in every classroom
Texas adds new ID restrictions on vehicle registrations and renewals
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals. Current photo identification, such as a state driver’s license or passport, must be presented when new vehicle registrations or renewals are made, according to the new policy. The DMV said it informed county tax offices on Nov. 18 of the new requirement, which went into effect immediately. Approved ID includes a Texas driver’s license; an unexpired U.S. passport; Texas License To Carry identification; and IDs issued by the U.S. military, Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of State.
Can Abbott be reelected if school employees quit voting for him? – Texas State Teachers Association
Greg Abbott, one of the most anti-public education governors Texas has ever had, will probably be reelected to a fourth term next year if Texans who have the most to […]
"Six-Seven" Mania: Five Fun Ways to Channel the Viral Trend in Your Classroom – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Have you noticed students randomly shouting “six-seven!” during class, especially when the numbers six or seven appear? This viral phrase has taken over schools nationwide, often leaving teachers puzzled about its origin and meaning!
Texas A&M’s New Policy Is a Blueprint for Institutionalized Censorship — And a Warning for the Nation
The Texas A&M University System decided yesterday to restrict any course that “advocates race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity.”
TAKE ACTION VETERAN'S DAY
Let Them Eat Nothing
A White House press conference that defied parody—and reveals something much deeper about the Trump administration.
The Food Stamp Shutdown Wasn’t a Surprise. It Was the GOP’s Plan
Donald Trump's administration and Republicans in Congress are blaming Democrats for their own antipathy toward SNAP benefits.
Spain expresses regret over ‘injustice’ suffered by Mexico’s Indigenous people during conquest
Acknowledgment shows shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over colonial-era abuses
You Can't Refuse To Be Scanned by ICE's Facial Recognition App, DHS Document Says - Slashdot
An anonymous reader shares a report: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not let people decline to be scanned by its new facial recognition app, which the agency uses to verify a person's identity and their immigration status, according to an internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
The Python Software Foundation said the grant would have funded automation and structural improvements to a key open-source programming language.
These [contract] terms included affirming the statement that we ‘do not, and will not during the term of this financial assistance award, operate any programs that advance or promote DEI, or discriminatory equity ideology in violation of Federal anti-discrimination laws,’” Crary wrote Monday on the foundation’s website. “This restriction would apply not only to the security work directly funded by the grant, but to any and all activity of the PSF as a whole.”
UT explores merging 'fragmented' departments, raising fears over ethnic studies’ future | “What Happens Here Happens to Us”
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
Speaker Johnson says clergy protesting deportations have no right to 'get in the face' of DHS agents
(RNS) — Johnson initially claimed he was not aware of the instances, despite having been directly asked about one of the incidents in a press conference earlier this month.
‘I walk the halls:’ What it means that Congress has gone dark
The U.S. House has left the building, having worked only 17 of the past 100 days. And with Congress away, President Trump can play.
How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago
The piercing blow of a whistle has become a Chicago-wide means of signaling that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are present.
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics - Slashdot
The proliferation of difficult-to-treat bacterial diseases represents a growing threat, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report. Wired: The report reveals that, between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic resistance increased by more than 40 percent ...